Game Story

In a forgotten valley, at the farthest edge of the withered forest, a tower stands. It was the last bastion of an empire that no longer exists.

We find ourselves in Falcem Coeli, also known as “The Scythe of the Sky”, a flourishing land. Over time, the wars of old have faded into legend and children’s tales. The great forest once covered most of the kingdom, with small villages along its edges, near rivers and streams.

Veria, the greatest sorceress of this age, had retired to a cottage in the village of Tadd. Yes, magic still existed, but it was fading and growing weaker. Something was consuming the world’s mana, and all clues had led her to the ancient Arcane Tower.

The Tower had been ignored for centuries, said to be cursed. Giant thorns had grown around it, devouring it all the way to its very peak. Veria suspected it could be the source of the problem. She wasn’t wrong—but she had no proof. Besides, she had responsibilities, and those responsibilities had feet, hands, and even a name: Maia.

A gifted young woman she had adopted several years ago. Her magic was strong, untouched by the weakening forces, and full of potential. She had just turned eighteen, and the world was opening up before her. Veria believed Maia could change the world… and once again, she wasn’t wrong.

One night, a voice began calling to Maia in her dreams: Save us! Save us all!

It came from the Tower. Maia couldn’t ignore it. But Veria had forbidden her from going near it. Maia didn’t even know how to get there—it was hidden deep within the forest. So she had no choice but to seek help. She had heard of a boy her age who did questionable jobs, but always delivered—if the price was right. His name was Brishen.

It didn’t take much to convince him: it was just a matter of reaching the bridge. From there, she’d go on alone. “Easy money,” the boy thought.

By the time they set out, dawn was breaking. It took them a whole day to reach the place and confirm that there was no visible barrier—at least none that could be seen, apart from the thorns wrapping around the valley.

As she crossed the bridge, Maia felt something was off. Thorn-walkers appeared, and she had no choice but to jump… and vanish into the darkness.

Characters

Maia

When she was little, Maia was adopted by the famous and respected sorceress Veria. Years passed, and she became her favorite pupil. They lived in a cabin on the edge of the withered forest in the village of Tadd. Maia had a natural talent for magic. One day, a voice spoke to her in a dream: Someone from deep within the forest was calling her. Her teacher had warned her about the forgotten tower: she must not go near it. It was cursed. It was hiding something, but it was not good. However, consumed by curiosity, Maia ran away and stood before the doors of the great tower.

Her greatest desire is to help others, and she is incapable of abandoning anyone to their fate. When she met the inhabitants of the camp, she promised herself that she would not give up until she broke the curse and they all got out of there.

Brishen

Expert thief and treasure hunter. Since he was a child, he traveled throughout the kingdom in search of riches, getting into trouble and more than once fleeing from the authorities. Escaping after a failed heist, he ended up living in the village of Tadd, taking on errands without wanting to draw too much attention. He thought he had a lucky break when a young sorceress offered him a generous sum of money to accompany her to a forgotten place. At least, that’s what he thought at the time.

Brishen has no talent for magic; however, upon obtaining the Dark Wood Bracers, a fire awakened within him, and his fists began to launch flaming spheres. Now nothing could stop him at least if he managed to come out alive from that cursed tower.

Artheus

Famous historian, leader of a group of explorers who became trapped inside the tower. Since then, he has been searching for a way out. He knows a lot about ancient artifacts and has studied the mysteries of the tower by sending explorers for years. He has managed to keep the group alive, aided by mercenaries and people from many places who joined his caravan.

When Maia showed him the magical book they had found (The Compendium) and the artifacts they carried, he immediately regained hope: it was time to explore the tower and reach the source of the curse.