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In this dark fantasy odyssey, a band of five companions—Brixton, Thati, Lily, Caleb, and the shapeshifter Ani—traverse a world besieged by the Rot, a malevolent corruption that consumes both soul and landscape. From sunken citadels and celestial libraries to a surreal forest of memories, their journey is marked by haunting visions and ancient prophecies. As they confront the insidious influence of a Dark Lord, they find themselves trapped in a decaying realm where the environment itself weaponizes their trauma. The stakes reach a devastating peak when they discover the source of the rot within a ruined castle, forcing a heart-wrenching choice between survival and the preservation of their identities. This tale explores the weight of shared grief and the terrifying power of a world that can rewrite reality to erase the cost of heroism, culminating in a sacrifice that threatens to be forgotten by the very people it saved. Comparable works include The Lord of the Rings