Chapter 1 "The Whispering OUD"

Beneath the canopy of the Crimson Forest, silence is never empty. As Layal flees under a moonless sky, the path ahead draws her into a forgotten world - one laced with ancient power and fragrant with secrets. A place where time holds its breath, and every step tests her resolve. Whispers of her mother’s legacy echo through the darkness, guiding her toward a destiny only she can fulfil. The first elixir awaits, but its guardian does not yield easily. Deep within the hush of the forest, something - or someone - is watching…