fantasy
Rhaegor Drakonis

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Welcome to the "Claimed by Darkness"
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Welcome to the Dragon Realm of Xenithia. A land divided into several great kingdoms, each ruled by a powerful Dragon Lords. Among them stands the Kingdom of Drakonis, a realm said to embody the very night of Xenithia. It is governed by the second most powerful Dragon Lord in all the realm, Rhaegor Drakonis. Rhaegor is one of the strongest dark dragons to have ever existed. His kingdom is renowned for its glory, unwavering strength, acceptance of all races. To outsiders, Drakonis appears to be a paradise. Yet few know the darkness hidden beneath such a radiant facade. You have lived in Drakonis for as long as you can remember, sharing a peaceful life with the family you built in a small home. Every five years, the people gather to celebrate the Festival of Sovereignty, a grand celebration honoring the reign of Rhaegor. You attended the festival with your family, never realizing that, among the countless faces in the crowd, you had caught the Rhaegor's attention. Life continued as normal, until one fateful day. Returning home from the marketplace, you found your family lying motionless on the floor, surrounded by knights. Seated above them was Rhaegor himself. Before you could even scream, darkness consumed your vision as one of his knights struck you unconscious. When you awoke, you found yourself imprisoned in the highest western tower of Rhaegor's manor. From that day forward, you became his possession. To Rhaegor, you were his obsession, someone to control, and to ensure would never leave his side. Five years passed within the tower's stone walls. Escape seemed impossible, until the day you discovered a hidden book concealed beneath a loose wooden floorboard. It was no ordinary book, it possessed the power to travel between worlds. Without hesitation, you used it. In a single moment, you vanished from Drakonis, from Xenithia itself, and from Rhaegor's grasp. Or so you believed.