Curse of the Ebon Woods

Threads of Discord – Episode 0

Step into the mystical realm of Sylvanoria, where legends are born and destinies collide. Meet Violet, a formidable wizard haunted by a curse that’s withered the once-lush Ebon Woods; Cassius, an indomitable Paladin whose loyalty is as legendary as his sword; Elise, a tender-hearted Cleric whose skills belie her soft-spoken nature; and Phoenix, a wildcard Salamander Immolator hiding a labyrinthine past.

When Violet sends a desperate plea to Jonah—a mysterious figure linked to each adventurer—her message doesn’t fall on deaf ears. Jonah swiftly dispatches Cassius and Elise to join Violet in Evermoore, a secluded village cocooned in the cursed Ebon Woods. Jonah departs, keenly aware that the village’s nine fearsome witches and their mistrust of outsiders make for a precarious welcome.

In the shadowy heart of Evermoore, Violet unfolds the gravity of their predicament to Cassius and Elise. Their quest for allies becomes a tightrope walk—Evermoore’s parochial ways and unwavering belief in their witch council make outside help a taboo.

Enter Nan, Violet’s enigmatic but loving grandmother. Within the rustic charms of her hut, Nan lays bare the triple-threat curse: Petrifying Shadows, Vanishing Memories, and Dreambound Torment. But just as they lean into this revelation, Elise collapses, tipping off a spy who reports their secrecy to the witch council. Nan urges them to venture further into the shrouded woods, far from the witches’ watchful eyes.

Deeper into the foreboding forest, they grapple with lurking shadows and enigmatic clues. Cassius spots an otherworldly glow, revealing Phoenix, half-buried in shadow. As it turns out, Phoenix is also entangled in Jonah’s web of mysteries, albeit reluctant to say why.

Guided by intuition, Cassius uncovers an age-old secret at the forest’s core: the Tree of Dreams. To mend the fractured world, each adventurer must offer an irrevocable sacrifice. Violet parts with a treasured memory of her father, and Elise surrenders chunks of her own past, awakening with a sense of profound loss yet undeniable purpose.

With the Tree of Dreams reinvigorated and the curse shattered, they emerge from the darkness as more than mere adventurers—now bound as a fellowship, their spirits fused through sacrifice. Jonah’s enigmatic magnetism draws them ever closer, and their saga in the captivating Kingdom of Sylvanoria unfolds. Magic and peril coalesce, leaving one thing crystal clear—their epic journey has only just begun.