The Desert Spear
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In a world where night belongs to predatory demons, humanity clings to existence behind warded walls. Now, two men rise with radical, opposing visions for salvation: the scarred Warded Man, who battles the corelings alone with ancient magic, and the charismatic General Jardir, who believes a unified desert kingdom and unwavering faith are the only โฆ In a world where night belongs to predatory demons, humanity clings to existence behind warded walls. Now, two men rise with radical, opposing visions for salvation: the scarred Warded Man, who battles the corelings alone with ancient magic, and the charismatic General Jardir, who believes a unified desert kingdom and unwavering faith are the only path to victory. As their clashing ideologies threaten to ignite a brutal civil war, the terrifying ancient evil outside their cities only grows stronger, promising humanity's ultimate demise if they cannot overcome their internal strife.
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