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Charred Soul: Rise of the phoenix

SentryStone
This is the tale of an Absolute Dragon named Solan—later called Egan, after the fiery red hair he bears upon his head—and a magical prodigy named Sarah Chatsworth. Solan was born at the summit of the Dragon Aerie, in the aftermath of a devastating war that ultimately led to his death. Now, he awakens with no memory of his past. In a new human form, adorned with magnificent wings fit for a king, he sets out to explore the homeland he has forgotten. But his journey takes a dark turn when he stumbles upon something forbidden—and as punishment, he is stripped of the wings he so dearly cherished. After a relentless chase across the sky islands of the Dragon Aerie, he is finally struck down and cast into the void below. He lands in the Denosins Desert, one of the largest deserts in the country of Bahamik. Trapped in both an unfamiliar world and an unfamiliar form, Solan must journey across the land with newfound companions, seeking the memories he lost, the wings that were taken from him, and the truth behind the destruction of the Aerie he once called home. Sarah Chatsworth, the sole survivor of a village massacred by cultists, wrestles with the trauma of her past while striving to become a renowned adventurer. After accepting a seemingly simple escort mission from a trusted friend, she meets a diverse cast of allies who offer her support and guidance. But when she encounters Solan during a critical quest to achieve Gold rank, her life changes forever. Haunted by her past and beset by challenges at every turn, Sarah pushes herself to grow stronger—determined to one day uncover the truth behind her family’s slaughter. After enduring countless trials and tribulations, moments of heartbreak and joy, can Solan—now Egan—and Sarah Chatsworth uncover the secrets of their pasts and avenge their lost homelands? Read on to find out. I plan on posting this on Royal Road as well. —————————————————— I plan on posting 8 chapters a week from here on. Expect the cover art to change quite frequently as I can never decide what drawing I want to make next! @SentryStone
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