When Shadows Breathe

<p>In the heart of Aeridor a sprawling metropolis built within a chasm and shrouded by a permanent veil of clouds light is the most precious currency ruthlessly controlled by the ruling Luminaries from their towering Spire. Down below in the perpetually dark districts of the Gloom a modest lamplighter named Kaelen lives a routine life until his younger sister Elara vanishes mysteriously leaving behind nothing but a broken silver locket.<br>Driven by love and desperation Kaelen begins his own investigation only to discover a terrifying truth: the shadows in his city have begun to change to coalesce move and breathe. His search for answers leads him to Lyra a reclusive archivist who reveals a forgotten history of forbidden magic and an ancient conflict between light and dark. Together they uncover a horrifying conspiracy led by Lord Valerius one of the most powerful Luminaries who seeks to unleash and control an ancient shadow power through a dark ritual-using Elara's spirit as its anchor.<br>When Shadows Breathe is an epic journey into a grim and magical world exploring themes of sacrifice fraternal love and the corruption of power. As the danger escalates Kaelen must confront not only powerful enemies but also the nature of his own latent power and his connection to the very shadows everyone fears. This leads him to a fateful confrontation that will decide the future of his city and himself revealing that the greatest light can sometimes be found in the deepest darkness.</p>