Prologue: The Shadow and The dark

In the ancient realm of Eldoria, where magic pulsed through every living being and forgotten legends whispered in hushed tones, a dark force stirred within the depths of darkness. Bound by ancient rituals and forbidden knowledge, a lich known as Xaladar rose from his slumber, his phylactery radiating with malevolent energy.

Xaladar, once a renowned sorcerer consumed by an insatiable thirst for immortality, had delved deep into the forbidden arts of necromancy. His relentless pursuit of power had led him down a path few dared to tread. In his reckless obsession, he sacrificed his own mortality, trading it for an existence fueled by necrotic energies and the allure of everlasting dominion.

Centuries ago, Xaladar's life as a mortal was a tale of ambition, betrayal, and an unquenchable hunger for arcane might. He sought forbidden tomes and forged dark alliances, amassing an arsenal of twisted knowledge that propelled him to the pinnacle of sorcery. Yet, as his mortal body withered and his time ran short, the obsession to transcend death consumed him.

Upon his transformation into a lich, Xaladar's consciousness fused with the essence of necromantic power. His once-human form became a visage of skeletal dread, draped in tattered robes that whispered with ancient secrets. With each passing moment, he felt the inescapable pull of his insatiable hunger—a hunger that could only be sated by the souls of the living.

Unbeknownst to Xaladar, far from the reaches of his dark influence, a new life was born in the town of Windhelm. Ethan, a curious and gifted child, possessed an innate connection to the arcane arts. From a tender age, he yearned to unlock the mysteries of magic, particularly the forbidden paths of necromancy. His thirst for knowledge burned within him, driving him to study relentlessly and seek mentors who could guide him on his chosen path.

As Ethan delved into the ancient tomes and practiced forbidden rituals, he dreamed of becoming the most powerful necromancer Eldoria had ever seen. Unaware of Xaladar's existence, Ethan's ambition consumed him, compelling him to push the boundaries of his abilities and explore the dark recesses of his chosen discipline.

Little did Ethan know that his path would soon cross with that of Xaladar, the lich whose name echoed through the ages. Their destinies intertwined, though neither was aware of the other's existence. As Ethan honed his skills and delved deeper into necromantic studies, he unknowingly set in motion a chain of events that would ultimately shape his fate and that of Eldoria.

This is the tale of Ethan, the acolyte whose burning ambition led him down a perilous path. Their stories, entwined in the tapestry of fate, would converge in unforeseen ways as they pursued their individual quests for dominance and mastery over the forces of life and death. Let the echoes of their intertwined destinies resound through the annals of Eldoria's history as they discover the true nature of power, the consequences of their choices, and the price one must pay to attain their darkest desires.