Chapter 1: Nightfall intrigue

Legend tells of a city as old as time itself. It is surrounded by dense forests and
mountains that pierce the sapphire sky. This city is Verithorne, the very heart and soul
of Kyria. This city, however, is also a place of great mystery, though it only started at the
arrival of a certain, special, someone.

Aurelia Nightshade brought magic and mysteries to Verithorne. She glided

through the streets in her cloak, as black as night itself. Her beauty was that of a siren
song. Those who laid eyes on her were drawn to her like moths to a flame. He had this
special aura about her, enigmatic, mysterious, hard to read. People loved her, people
feared her, but the thing that everyone agreed on was that she was a peculiar woman.
As the sun peered its head over the horizon, the city bustled with life. Citizens
haggling with shopkeepers, children splashing and playing in the central fountain.
Aurelia made her way through the crowd, her deep amethyst eyes glinting in the twilight.
No one dared to meet them.
She was making her way through the city, attempting to communicate and
assure the citizens that she is not a threat. Everyone parted as they walked, looks of
absolute terror on their faces. All but 3 individuals. All of which were heading towards
her.
“Hey, you!” One of them shouted. Aurelia jumped. She refused to look up. She
lifted the hood of her cloak over her eyes. “Shut up, Finn!” a feminine voice shouted.
“I was just saying hi,” the voice that must’ve belonged to Finn said.
“Look at her,” another person said, gesturing to Aurelia, “she’s clearly in shock
and you two bickering isn’t helping anything.”
“We’re not bickering,” Finn said matter-of-factly, “just stating the obvious. Now,
What a precious stone on your neck there.”
He reached a slender hand towards Aurelia’ neck, reaching for the amethyst
pendant around her neck. The third person slapped Finn’s hand away. “Finn! Sorry
about him.