Hello friends Scerasse Morow here.
[This first chapter serves as a guide in understanding many terms and recurring themes in Lucian's story
[VELARIANS].
In this world, there exists a mysterious race known as the Velarians—nomadic beings marked by their striking crimson hair and golden-brown eyes. Though they resemble humans, Velarians live for centuries and possess powers that defy natural law.
[CLASSES].
Some in this world are categorized into one of four distinct classes, based on their bloodline and relationship with Velarian power:
Class One – The Purebloods: True Velarians, born from two Velarian parents. They possess the strongest connection to their mystical lineage.
Class Two – The Takers: Humans who have stolen or absorbed Velarian power.
Class Three – The Hybrids: Children born of a Velarian and a human. Though not initially as powerful as purebloods, they still carry the potential for greatness.
Class Four – These are addicts who consume drugs crafted from Velarian blood. These substances grant temporary enhancements—at a dangerous cost.
Blood Awakening
Among the pureblooded Velarians, there exists a taboo rite known as Blood Awakening. Once triggered, it unleashes godlike abilities—powers so immense they are feared even by Velarians themselves.
Blood Curses & Premonitions
Every action carries a weight.
A Blood Curse is a binding restriction placed either on another... or upon oneself. These curses how however bad are not alone. With every curse comes a Premonition, a fate, a whisper from the world itself that balances the darkness of the curse with a glimpse of potential grace.
Vestiges
Passed through generations, Vestiges are unique, bloodline-bound abilities. They are more than simple powers—they evolve, adapt, and branch into new forms. A parent with water-based abilities may give birth to a child who commands ice or mist.