The warded man

As the sun sets, a terrifying darkness descends, bringing forth the corelings—demons that emerge from the earth like tendrils of hellish steam. These creatures, taking the forms of sand, wood, wind, and flame, are led by the formidable rock demons, whose immense strength and seething hatred for humanity have kept mankind cowering behind fragile magical wards for centuries. Once, humans stood toe-to-toe with these nightmarish fiends, wielding wards not only as shields but as potent weapons under the leadership of the mythical Deliverer. But that era of strength has crumbled into legend; the combat wards are lost, and with each passing night, the demons grow stronger, while humans dwindle, retreating deeper into fear and shadows. In this bleak world on the brink of despair, three young survivors dare to defy the darkness. Arlen, driven by an unyielding thirst for freedom, embarks on a perilous journey that will push him beyond the limits of human endurance. With the remnants of hope flickering like a dying flame, these brave souls venture beyond the crumbling wards, risking everything to unravel the secrets of the past and ignite a beacon of resistance. In this epic tale of courage and sacrifice, "The Warded Man" invites you to step into a world where the battle for humanity's future hangs in the balance. Will you dare to join the fight?