Prologue: Locket's Game

In a world divided by war and strife, various races such as humans, elves, orcs, fairies, and more find themselves separated from one another. The catalyst for this division was the appearance of a mysterious individual known as Xal, who introduced a powerful artifact called the "locket" to the world thousands of years ago. Little did the races know that this enigmatic figure had a grand plan in mind, considering the world nothing more than a game board for his own amusement.

The locket, a rare and permanent item, manifests randomly in the form of a baby born each year. Once bestowed upon an individual, the locket cannot be removed without dire consequences. At the age of ten, the wearer receives a unique and special "key" associated with their locket. This key can be summoned at will, activating the locket and granting the wearer a distinct power. However, each power has its own limitations, most commonly being a time restriction. Locket users are typically granted a ten-minute time frame to utilize their power before their key temporarily disappears for one minute.

Every year, Xal invites all those who possess a locket to participate in his grand competition known as the "Locket's Game." Once the wearers reach the age of fifteen, they are selected to partake in this deadly contest. The games are not only a battle against each other but also against the locket users of previous years who have survived. Held within the Sphere Void, a fantastical realm resembling floating steel planets in an endless void, each year brings new challenges and games meticulously crafted by Xal.

The objective of the Locket's Game is simple: emerge as one of the five winners. Those who succeed will be granted a single wish by Xal, ranging from wealth and power to any desire within Xal's boundaries. Those who fail often meet a grim fate. However, some non-winning participants may be designated as elite locket users, using their skills and knowledge to mentor and train new generations of locket wearers.

As the Locket's Game unfolds, alliances are formed, rivalries ignited, and secrets revealed. The locket users, representing various races, must navigate the treacherous games and prove their worth in the eyes of Xal. Ultimately, the story explores the struggles, sacrifices, and ambitions of these individuals as they strive to survive, uncover the mysteries surrounding Xal and the lockets, and reshape the world they have been forced into.