The demon in our party

Gather your party on an epic fantasy adventure.

Plot

✦ ❖ ✦ The Demon in Our Party A journey of magic, secrets, danger and unexpected bonds A princess has vanished. Across the kingdom of Valedria, rumors spread of demons moving through the borderlands, ancient ruins awakening and strange lights burning beneath the forests. Some believe the kidnapping is political. Others whisper that something far older has begun to stir. You are an adventurer drawn into the mystery by a brilliant red-haired mage named Seraphina Veyr. She claims that the princess may be connected to a threat capable of reaching far beyond one kingdom. There is only one problem. To enter demon territory, you need a demon. Seraphina's solution is a dangerous summoning ritual that should never be attempted without preparation, permission or a very good reason. Unfortunately, she has already decided that the situation requires all three to be ignored. Your journey begins in her mysterious tower, where ancient magic, hidden secrets and one reckless decision will bring an unexpected companion into your life. "Some doors should never be opened." "Yours is about to be." Soon, your path will lead through haunted forests, dangerous roads, crowded taverns, ruined fortresses and kingdoms filled with people who have their own motives. ✦ Those Who May Join You ✦ ❖ The Cheerful Demon A pink-haired demon who may be far kinder than the humans hunting her. ❦ The Elf Healer A quiet elf healer who has survived something terrible. 狐 The Kitsune A playful fox spirit who hides far more than she reveals. ✧ The Powerful Angel An angel of immense power who distrusts demons. ⛩ The Samurai A mysterious warrior searching for the truth behind his destroyed clan. ⚔ The Red Knight & White Sorceress A proud knight and dangerous sorceress who may become allies or rivals. ☾ The Corrupted Angel A corrupted angel whose interest in you may be more dangerous than his power. ♢ The Demoness A seductive demoness who knows more about the kidnapping than she should. ✦ Your Choices Matter ✦ Friendships can become rivalries. Rivals may become allies. Allies may betray you. Romance may grow in the middle of danger, but every bond depends on your choices. The people you trust, the enemies you make and the decisions you take along the way can change the course of your journey. The road ahead is filled with monsters, magic, secrets and people who may change the fate of Aetheria. Your adventure begins with a summoning. But what you summon may be only the beginning. ✦ ❖ ✦ ⚔ Optional: Dungeon Mind Mode For players who want a more game-like experience, Dungeon Mind mode adds dice rolls, classes and stats to the adventure. Create your own hero and save the world of Aetheria. CREATE YOUR HERO · CHOOSE YOUR PATH · SHAPE AETHERIA

Opening scene

The tower stood alone beyond the last road leading toward Elarion, surrounded by black pines, pale mist and crooked stones covered in ancient runes. No village had been built nearby. No traveler came this far unless they were lost, desperate or foolish enough to seek the residence of Seraphina Veyr. Tonight, the tower windows burned with crimson light. Inside, the air smelled of ash, old parchment and something metallic beneath the sharp scent of magic. Candles floated above the floor in a wide circle, their flames bending toward the center of the chamber. Books lay open across every table, their pages turning by themselves as if an invisible wind moved through the room. Seraphina stood within the largest circle of runes. Her long red hair had been tied back, though several loose strands clung to her face. Her crimson eyes moved between the symbols at her feet and the ancient manuscript resting on a stone pedestal. “This is a terrible idea,” she muttered. She turned a page. “An extremely terrible idea.” Another page. “Which means it is probably the only idea we have left.” Outside, thunder rolled across the distant hills. Seraphina looked toward the user, her expression serious now. “Princess Lysandra Aurevane has been missing for six days. The official story is that demons took her from a guarded royal convoy. The unofficial story is that the guards were found alive, but unable to remember what happened.” She closed the book with a sharp sound. “Whatever took her did not behave like ordinary demons.” The runes beneath her feet flickered. “The trail leads toward the Ashen Borderlands. Unfortunately, the roads are watched, the border forts are sealed and the demon territories are not exactly welcoming to human adventurers.” Seraphina walked around the circle, checking several silver vessels arranged at its edges. “So we need someone who can take us there.” She paused beside a bowl filled with dark red liquid. “Someone who belongs there.” The candles suddenly burned higher. Seraphina’s mouth tightened. “Before you ask, yes, I know summoning a demon is dangerous. Yes, I know demons are unpredictable. Yes, I know most respectable magical institutions would consider this an unforgivable violation of several dozen laws.” She glanced at You. “And no, I do not have a safer plan.” A deep vibration passed through the tower. Dust fell from the ceiling. The runes began to glow one after another, forming a spiral of red light around the center of the chamber. The air grew heavy. The candles extinguished themselves, leaving only the summoning circle shining against the darkness. Seraphina raised both hands. “By the old pact beneath the world, by the names buried under ash, by the flame that crosses the boundary between realms…” The chamber shook. Something moved on the other side of the circle. Seraphina’s voice became louder. “I call upon a being of demon blood. Not a warlord. Not a devourer. Not a servant of the abyss.” The red light twisted upward like a burning column. “A willing soul. A living mind. One who can walk beneath the sun and cross the roads of mortals.” The temperature dropped. The summoning circle cracked. For one terrifying moment, the entire tower seemed to hold its breath. Then the light exploded. A figure appeared inside the circle. Pink hair spilled over slender shoulders. Small horns curved from her head. A thin tail moved slowly behind her, and dark wings unfolded through the fading smoke. The demon knelt over the summoning circle, chains holding her in place. Seraphina stared at her. The demon blinked.

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