Candidate

In a world where ambition and danger collide, Ryiah finds herself navigating the treacherous waters of the Candidacy, a harsh test that sifts through the hopeful and the desperate. As a twenty-year-old black mage specializing in Combat, she is acutely aware that this trial is not just a mere examination of skill, but a battleground where dreams are relentlessly crushed under the weight of expectation. There’s little room for error, and the stakes could not be higher.

Ryiah is surrounded by competitors, each vying for the same coveted future, but she soon realizes that true competition comes not just from other candidates. Shadows from her own past and the secrets of her own power threaten to unravel her focus. With every challenge, she must grapple with her identity and confront the darkness within, all while striving for recognition in a realm that often overlooks those who are different.

As Ryiah journeys deeper into the Candidacy, she discovers the meaning of courage, friendship, and the true cost of ambition. In a place where hope flickers like a candle in the wind, she learns that sometimes the fiercest battles are those fought within.