For a thousand years, the Empire of Verdun has ruled in peace and prosperity, rising from the ashes of the Great War to become the strongest force the world has ever known. But history has a way of circling back—and now, something ancient, something long buried, is beginning to stir. Forgotten secrets are resurfacing. Strange forces are gathering in the shadows. And the empire’s golden age may soon come crashing down.

In the midst of this looming storm, a boy awakens in a desolate forest—alone, wounded, and with no memory of who he is. He has no name, no past to cling to—only questions that lead to more mysteries. Taken in by strangers, he begins to piece together a world on the brink of change: rulers tightening their grip, unrest brewing in the outer provinces, and whispers of powers that defy even the empire’s might.

But the boy is different. Something in him doesn’t belong to this era. Something ancient moves beneath his skin—something the world has forgotten, but will soon remember.

As rebellion simmers and old powers reawaken, the nameless boy stands at the heart of it all. His fate, and the fate of Verdun, are bound together. He must uncover the truth of who he is... before the empire’s final hour strikes.

One thing is certain—the world of Verdun will never be the same again. And neither will he.

{Disclaimer - I've used third party for translation purposes as english is my third language, thank you for understanding.}

Power defines worth. And Lucius has none.


Left behind in the most dangerous region known to man, a boy without magic or memories survives where even the strongest fear to tread. 


In a world ruled by mana, hierarchy, and ancient secrets, Lucius carves his own path. No affinity. No noble blood. No guardian angel. Only a sharp mind, a hidden will, and something quietly building within him.


But power always comes with a price, and this world is long overdue for its reckoning.


"The Fallen One" is a slow-burn dark fantasy exploring power, loyalty, and the weight of survival. Character-driven. Lore-rich. And nothing is as simple as it seems.


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