Ryder; Lord of Astaroth

"I refuse to stay here! Inform your lord," she exclaimed, "Either send me back to Dragonsbane immediately, or face the consequences – I'll bring the entire castle crashing down if he doesn't!" Every six centuries, an heir of Axeris, like Lord Ryder, is bound by tradition to present a pure-blooded Khione descendant to ancient spirits. This ritual safeguards the fragile seal preventing Osyron's undead army from unleashing the god's vengeful rage upon Astaroth and its neighboring kingdoms. This year falls under Lord Ryder's reign, and he has set his sights on Lyra, the pure-blood princess from Dragonsbane. However, complications arise when pursuing her; she has lost her memory of him. If she isn't enamored with him, he cannot claim her for the sacred offering. With time rapidly slipping away, the seal's stability is wavering, and it seems every obstacle is conspiring against him. Caught in a whirlwind of unforeseen challenges, he must make a heart-wrenching decision amidst a web of hidden truths and unexpected turns. As the story unfolds through a labyrinth of intrigue, each revelation presents a new, unpredictable scenario, ultimately forcing him to confront everything he once held dear.