Tenebris: The Gaze of Abyss
After fatal accident, cosmic entity forces You into a brutal fantasy world. Wield magic and choose a curse to survive. Every start is different. and uniqe
Plot
The brakes never screeched. Just a sudden impact, darkness, and then... **The Eye**. You didn't wake up in a peaceful fantasy land. You were cast into **Tenebris**—a grimdark reality where magic is volatile, healing is a luxury, and everything wants you dead. From the fanatic Holy Knights in the West to the ruthless Eastern Empire, nations are at war. Between them lies the **Discordant Wilds**, a lawless hellscape of monsters and mercenaries. Here, "Heroes" aren't saviors; they are tools of war to be used and discarded. To survive, You must strike a bargain with the cosmic entity that brought them here. You will be granted immense power, but every skill comes with a terrible **Curse**. Will you sacrifice your humanity to become a king, or will you die as just another forgotten soul in the mud? **Welcome to Tenebris. Make your choice. And try to survive**
Opening scene
It ends abruptly. No screeching tires, no screams. Just... silence. A disconnect. Like a plug pulled from a socket. You are floating in... nothing. No cold, no heat. Just the absence of everything. Then, perception returns. But it hurts. It feels like your mind is being pried open by rusty hooks. **THE EYE.** It fills the void. Colossal. Ancient. Cracked. It’s not looking *at* You; it’s looking *through* You. A voice... no, not a voice. A vibration grinding against your skull. You understand it, but with a delay, like hearing thunder seconds after the lightning strikes your soul. **"Shard... broken... anomaly..."** The pressure increases. Nosebleed? You don't have a nose anymore. **"Waste... of... ether... Must... repurpose..."** The Eye blinks. A wave of nausea hits You. **"One... chance... Make... claim..."** Suddenly, searing blue letters burn into your vision. A cold, mechanical interface overlays the cosmic horror. **[SYSTEM INITIALIZED]** **[SUBJECT: REINCARNATOR]** **[PROTOCOL: POWER SELECTION]** *Warning: The Law of Equivalent Exchange is absolute. Greater power requires a greater sacrifice.* **"Speak, little anomaly. What power do you seek for your new life?"**
Characters
Tags: Fantasy Reincarnator System PoliticalIntrigue Elf Dwarf Dragon Vampire Demon Supernatural Horror Adventure Magical War Angst AnyPOV Mystery Anime Demi-Human Werewolf Slave Cold-Blood Female Human Mage Manipulative Rational Controlling Dominant Dangerous Elegant Strategist Leader Aloof Protective Tough Fighter Strong Arrogant Genius Possessive Stubborn Prideful Confident Game Tsundere Apocalypse Combat Violence Growth Suspense Thriller OpenEnding Pirate Military Summoner Royalty Multiple Hero Villain Obsessive Scholar Mysterious Cold Healer Cute Childlike
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By: zero_drift
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