For 300 years, Leon Harth — an immortal elf and master of ancient magic — has been reversing time to save the world from its destined destruction. With each failed timeline, the weight of memories, loss, and repeated sacrifice has chipped away at his spirit. Now, on what he swears will be his final loop, Leon makes a bold choice:
He won’t be the hero this time.

Instead, the role of world-saver falls to Leo, a clumsy but kind-hearted teen with no magical training — only an untapped gift for connecting with the Threads of Essence, the living fabric of their magical world.

Together, they face unraveling fates, mysterious foes like the Whispering Shadow and the cryptic Puppetmaster, and the deepening mystery behind why the world always falls apart — no matter how many times it’s rewound.

Filled with lighthearted moments, magical adventure, and the slow bond between a world-weary mentor and a reluctant hero, Timeworn Hero is a story about letting go of control, trusting others, and finally moving forward — even when the threads of fate seem broken beyond repair.

Wide shot: A floating island drifts above the clouds, anchored by magical chains to mountain peaks below. At its center is a Temple—a majestic, wind-swept ruin with glowing sigils and broken spires.


"Rule number one of flying temples: bring a coat."


Leo stumbles onto the floating island with a gust of wind knocking him back. Leon lands lightly beside him, completely unbothered.


"Why did the Compass lead us here?. I thought it was broken"


Inside the Sky Temple: Wind howls through hollow halls. Ancient murals show heroes in combat with winged shadows. A sigil glows faintly beneath the dust.


"'To challenge fate, first fly above it.' What does that mean?"


A loud whoosh—stone tiles lift under their feet, floating upward.


They ascend on magical platforms. Mid-air, they're attacked by skyborne guardians—stone birds with blade-like wings.


"Focus. I'm sure you don't want you're head to go flying."


Leo swings and misses. Leon catches one mid-flight and slams it into another.


Final guardian shattered. They land at the temple's summit: a circular arena surrounded by clouds. A single Thread of Fate spirals above a dais, pulsing with tension.


"So what do we do? Patch it? Tie it in a knot?"


The clouds swirl. A humanoid figure forms—half-shadow, half-light. It looks like… Leon. But twisted. Tired. Eyes hollow.


Battle begins. Leon and Shadow Leon clash in a flurry of mirrored moves. Every attack is matched. Leo watches, stunned.


"You think he'll save this world? He'll fail, like you did. Like we always do."


Leo charges in—dodges a blast of wind magic—leaps between the two Leons and slashes at the shadow's core.


Leon finishes the shadow with a burst of light magic from his palm. The echo dissolves into wind and thread.


"It was. That was a manefistaion of sorts it appeared because I'm always hanging to the past. So all of your past bad memorie set them aside and focus on the present alright?."


They approach the floating Thread. Leo touches it. It glows gold, then absorbs into his chest.


"Next: Laide bare in the city of clockworks…"


Chapter 4 - FIFTH THREAD: " The Temple"