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A WORLD WHERE MAGIC SLEEPS
In the shadows of Talonor, survival is the only law.
In the Empire of Emenguard, magic is forbidden—hunted, feared, and punished with death.
Talonor, one of its greatest cities, thrives on industry and iron… but beneath its cobblestone streets lie hunger, cruelty, and a quiet desperation.
When Rayne awakens in Eldenoria, reborn as a young Koyan boy, he discovers a world where magic has been locked away. Bardic magic—once the most powerful form of all—has vanished from history, sealed by forces no one remembers.
Except him.
Touched by Aetheria, goddess of magic, Rayne carries a spark the world has forgotten… a spark that should not exist.
But in a city where even a hint of magic is outlawed, survival must come before destiny.
Alongside Sophia, Caius, and Milo—three children bound by hunger and circumstance—Rayne begins a journey shaped by friendship, danger, and the quiet song rising within him.
In a land where magic sleeps, even a single note can change everything.
Children of fate
five lives of fate
Rayne
Age 10
Rayne
Age 16
Rayne—Koyan
A boy who listens, learns, and protects long before he has the strength to.
Soft-hearted, stubborn, and dangerous when he cares.
His heart fuels his magic — and his music may one day reshape a broken world.
Caius
age 11
Caius
age 17
caius— Human
A sharp-tongued survivor with a grin made for trouble and a heart built for loyalty.
Caius hides fear behind jokes, pain behind swagger, and kindness behind every reckless choice he makes.
He’s quick with a blade, quicker with a lie, and terrifyingly brave when it matters.
He’ll tease you mercilessly — and then bleed for you without hesitation.
A troublemaker. A protector. A boy who refuses to break, no matter who tries.
sophia
age 10
Sophia
age 16
sophia— Human
Fiery, outspoken, and fiercely protective.
Sophia feels everything deeply and never hides it — if you’re being reckless, she’ll be the first to scold you, loudly, because she cares too much to stay quiet.
She’s the mother of the group not because she’s gentle, but because she refuses to let the people she loves destroy themselves.
Compassionate but sharp-tongued, brave but never stupid, she’s the one who keeps Rayne and Caius from running headfirst into trouble without a plan.
Her heart guides her, her temper fuels
milo
age 10
milo
age 16
milo— Human
Shy, gentle, and endlessly intelligent.
Milo doesn’t survive through strength or risk — he survives through invention.
At ten, he builds devices to keep the group warm and gather clean water.
At sixteen, he becomes a true inventor, crafting the world’s first steam-powered tools.
He’s timid, insecure, and rarely raises his voice…
but his mind keeps the people he loves alive.
Evelyn
age 11
Evelyn
age 17
Evelyn— Human
Evelyn, a young noblewoman — bright-eyed, sharp-minded, and braver than the life she was born into. She carries a quiet grace and a warmth that softens the world around her. Though raised within the noble society, Evelyn’s spirit is curious, kind, and filled with a desire to understand life beyond her station, to be seen for more than her lineage.
Despite her gentle appearance, she is clever, observant, and unafraid to challenge the unspoken rules of nobility. She learns quickly, adapts fiercely, and never loses her sense of wonder. Her violin isn’t merely an instrument — it is the bridge between her world and Rayne’s.
The Bard's Tale
Awakaning
book 1 of The Bard's Tale saga
Have you ever wondered what waits beyond death?
Rayne never expected to find out. After a mysterious end, he awakens in the fantastical world of Eldenoria—a land of magic, monsters, and mystery. Touched by Aetheria, goddess of magic, he is reborn as a ten-year-old Koyan.
Abandoned at a crumbling orphanage, Rayne finds kinship with Sophia, Caius, and Milo—three children surviving on scraps in a city where hunger, prejudice, and cruelty rule the streets, and even friendship feels like rebellion. Together they fight for a place in a world that seems determined to break them.
Armed with only music, wit, and a fragile spark of magic, Rayne begins a journey to reclaim his identity and uncover the truth behind his second life. But every song carries power, and even the simplest melody may alter the fate of gods and men alike.
The Bard’s Tale: Awakening is a coming-of-age isekai fantasy of danger, heart, and destiny—where a bard’s song might just change the world.
Growing up in the alleys of Talonor means learning to steal, scrape by, and to trust no one...
Until four orphaned children discover a bond strong enough to defy a city that has abandoned them.
But
Shadows stir beneath Talonor- and they will need each other to survive what's coming.
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