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Two rival kingdoms lay in ruin, their lands poisoned by blight and the sky plunged into eternal darkness. Out of desperation, an alliance is forged. An arranged marriage between the Prince of Aurelia, the Sun Kingdom, and Princess of Lunaris, the Moon Kingdom, is decreed, meant to unite the fractured lands against the encroaching darkness. The union of these two is prophesied to bring forth a child, the Eclipsian Guardian, destined to save the world from the blight that consumes it and return the sun to the sky. However, this marriage has also been ordered as an offering to the Goddesses of Sun and Moon; Aelios and Seluna. Should the Gods allow the Eclipsian Guardian to be born, the chosen ones would then sacrifice their lives.
In a desperate bid to appease the gods and keep his life, the Prince persuades his people to forgo their traditional sacrifices. Instead, he proposes the establishment of a new colony with his betrothed that would live at the blight's edge. This settlement aims to research and find a cure for the blight while he and the Princess forge a new future for the anticipated Eclipsian Guardian. This arrangement still sacrifices their lives and many others if they do not find a cure by the time the poison creeps in, but it does buy the Prince and Princess time. Both kingdoms endorsed this plea, granting permission for the royal couple to recruit individuals from each realm to aid in building the colony. Those summoned by the royal decree must depart their kingdoms' safety or face death.
The prince's actions have not only potentially condemned hundreds to the blight's grasp, but also endangered the very essence of their lineage. In settlements ravaged by the poison, most perish, yet a rare few endure, undergoing a metamorphosis. From this crucible arises a new humanoid, infused with vampire-like attributes that grant resilience against the blight's onslaught. Yet, this newfound resilience comes at a cost, as those residing within the blight's shadow are reviled as monstrous entities, cast out from society and hunted down for extermination.
Now, adventurers from all walks of life are drawn to the new settlement, their motivations varied but united by a common goal: to find a cure for the blight and restore daylight to the sky. Amidst the challenges of their quest, they must also grapple with the profound changes wrought by the blight, including the emergence of the new vampire humanoids. As the colony strives to embrace their new life and allies, they traverse treacherous landscapes and uncover the secrets of the blight, acutely aware that the fate of the world hangs in the balance.
I will flesh this out more later with world lore, etc. Just wanted to get a read on if people are interested before I go further.
I plan to play the role of the Prince. Let me know if you have any questions! :)
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