This chapter serves as a compendium of knowledge about the world of the novel. The information is gradually revealed within the story and is duplicated here for ease of access. As such, it may contain minor spoilers.
❖ General Information
The story follows Kael Arclight, the forgotten prince of a fallen kingdom. Exiled and stripped of his birthright, he wanders as a mercenary until he awakens the Crimson Sigil—a mysterious power that reshapes his fate and binds him to women whose destinies intertwine with his own.
❖ The Crimson Sigil
An ancient mark etched into Kael's chest, the Crimson Sigil awakens under the crimson moon. It grants him enhanced strength and a strange charisma that draws extraordinary women into his life. The true origin of the sigil remains shrouded in mystery, but whispers claim it is tied to both love and conquest.
❖ The Four Bonds
Kael's journey is marked by encounters with women who become his strongest allies and deepest conflicts:
Seraphina – The knight of ice and steel, once sworn to slay him, now sworn to protect.
Lira – A thief who lives for freedom, her mischief hides a painful past.
Elara – A healer whose gentle hands carry secrets of Kael's lineage.
Miyu – A foreign mage whose magic reacts violently to the Crimson Sigil.
Each represents a fragment of Kael's destiny—loyalty, rebellion, truth, and mystery.
❖ Kingdoms and Factions
The continent is divided among rival kingdoms, each vying for dominance:
Eryndor – The empire that exiled Kael, ruled by corruption and greed.
Lunaris – A kingdom of knights and order, where Seraphina once served.
The Thieves' Haven – A shadowy underworld guild to which Lira belongs.
The Arcane Enclave – A circle of mages that seeks to study, control, or destroy Kael's power.
Kael's presence disrupts the balance between these factions, sparking wars, alliances, and betrayals.
❖ The Crimson Bond
The Crimson Bond is the unseen thread connecting Kael and his companions. It is not just affection—it is fate pulling them together, amplifying their powers when united. But this bond is double-edged: the stronger it grows, the closer Kael comes to losing control of the sigil.
❖ The Prince's Trial
As Kael's journey unfolds, he must pass the Prince's Trial—a series of battles and choices that test not only his strength but also his heart. Will he rise as a savior king, or will the Crimson Sigil consume him into a tyrant?
❖ The Crimson Choice
At the heart of his destiny lies the Crimson Choice:
To embrace the bonds of love and build a new kingdom on loyalty, or
To yield to power and rule through conquest and desire.
This choice will decide whether Kael's name is remembered as a hero, a ruler, or a destroyer.