The Raven is a young soldier eager to serve his empress, dynasty, and people. He knows nothing about the secrets he will face and uncover in the future.

The Snake is a dangerous enigma unquestioningly serving his mastermind leader for over 200 years. He knows everything about the secrets the world will soon face.

The Scarecrow is a cruel millennia-old warrior who desires her family's safety above all else. She is one of the secrets of her world.

The new year heralds a bloody new war as the realm's true history reveals itself over the impending series of battles, inevitably creating a cacophony that will reach even the gods.

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