Maple and the Voice of the Void
In the vast and mysterious world of Aerothen, where colossal forests conceal ancient secrets and ruins echo the whispers of lost civilizations, a young redhead with curly hair and brown eyes embarks on a journey that will alter the course of his existence—and perhaps the entire continent.
Maple, an aspiring bard and runic carver, begins his story with empty hands and a spirit hungry for discovery. Far from a destined hero, he is merely a curious traveler, driven by a desire to grow, survive, and unravel the world’s mysteries. But when living wood chooses him and runes begin to sing beneath his fingers, his fate is sealed with the mark of ancient shapers.
Joined by enigmatic allies, facing monsters, riddles, and a world that demands hardship before reward, Maple treads the rare and perilous Harmonic Path—a unique combat style rooted in vibrations, carvings, and mastery of the environment. Each step is a test. Each victory, a scar. Each creation, a mirror of his soul.
In a land where power is measured in Stars, and Marks on the body reveal what lies in the heart, Maple seeks not glory—but growth, meaning, and belonging. The farther he travels, the more he realizes that greater forces are awakening… and that the song begun with a simple flute may become the symphony of an era.