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Hearts Of Fire & Steel

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In a realm divided by light and shadow, war brews between the noble kingdom of Solaria and the feared land of Umbraxis. Caught in the middle is Chris Valemir, a reckless knight-in-training with a sharp tongue and a burning sense of justice. He dreams of honor and glory—until a botched mission lands him in the arms of a charming thief who turns out to be far more than he seems. Damian Kaelthorn is an exiled shadow mage with blood on his hands and a past he can’t outrun. On the run from his former masters and hunted by both kingdoms, he has no interest in fairy tales, knights, or wide-eyed idealists. When fate throws them together—bound by a prophecy that says one must kill the other to save the world—they have two choices: fight destiny… or fall in love trying. Enemies by fate. Allies by chance. Lovers by choice. Let the world burn—they’ll rewrite their story in fire and steel. ~ Author’s Note: Warning: contains a knight who runs his mouth too much, a shadow mage with serious trust issues, and an author who wrote this while sleep-deprived and powered entirely by snacks. Proceed with caution—and enjoy!
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Chapter 1 - World Setting

The continent of Velderra is divided into three powerful nations:

1. Solaria – Kingdom of Light, noble and traditional

2. Umbraxis – Land of Shadows, feared for its magic and assassins

3. Aetheris – A neutral zone of rebels, rogues, and magical creatures

Ancient prophecies, powerful relics, and forbidden pacts fuel the world's chaos. The balance is on the brink of collapse as war brews between Solaria and Umbraxis.

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👥 Main Characters

🔹 Chris Valemir

Age: 21

Role: Solarian knight-in-training

Personality: Brave, sarcastic, idealistic, a little reckless

Abilities: Holy magic, swordsmanship

Backstory: Grew up dreaming of knighthood. Orphaned young. Trained to protect the kingdom but questions the crown's morality.

Flaw: Too trusting, emotionally guarded deep down

🔸 Damian Kaelthorn

Age: 22

Role: Shadow mage from Umbraxis

Personality: Cold, cunning, charming with a hidden soft side

Abilities: Shadow manipulation, illusion, teleportation

Backstory: Exiled from Umbraxis after defying orders. Now a wanted fugitive.

Flaw: Pushes people away, self-sacrificial tendencies