Description
The inspiration for this story comes from the creation of a roleplaying game I am creating called Avalera. Valenhearth is one of the many nations within the world. Avalera is a land of fantasy and magic. Valenhearth is a country far in the north. It is cold with high mountains and deep valleys. The people value family and their history. Great cities are carved inside mountains. Riches come from there mines. They are master stone crafters, storytellers, and jewelers. This is the story of Tristen. When a child of Valenhearth comes of age he or she must venture out into the world on a trial. Completing the trial means they are now an adult and can take a place in the family. Failure can have grave consequences. Those who fail can be sold as slaves or indentured servants. To die on your trial is a more honorable end then failure. As part of the trial your true name is revealed. This is to allow the magic within you to awaken. Follow Tristan on his path to becoming a man.
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