Memories, we see them to be just limited visits into the past that remind us of what once was or even what could have been but they are far more than that. Depending on the viewer, the definition of a memory can differ. People who have experienced horrific scenes view them as being horrid, those who had happier lives view them as nostalgic and those whose lives have been boring since birth see no meaning in them. All of these feelings ,views and dreams have levels, each different in depth and significance. Especially those that are associated with sadness, trauma and horror ; those leave such an admirable mark on the brain that it considers deleting the scenery to protect the observer. Such depth is something that should stay hidden, but when it refuses to hide, trouble awaits.
Xari has a horrific memory, one that is deeply engraved into his soul yet has begun to dig its way out. It refuses to stay quiet, it haunts him at night and most importantly, it stimulates his curiosity. This is not just a memory but an answer to many questions that he had been asking throughout his life — appearing in dreams as fragments of a forgotten past. The saddening part is that this is not a memory he can easily remember, it's something that occurred in his childhood and so his brain cannot process the scenery clearly without some leads . To compensate for his lack of context, the memory reveals itself as fragments part of a puzzle piece ; one that he is bound to analyze and piece together , that is if he is ready to know the truth. This involuntary recurrent memory isn't your typical flashback but claws digging from deep within, trying to get out of a prison made to limit their influence. He feels it like a stab to the heart and a bang to the head everytime it happens, and he is left weakened after every occurrence. In its dream state, his body trembles while being stuck to whatever surface he is lying on . His senses easily fall victim to the scenery, giving in to dreams like he belongs in that moment. It's like a curse cast upon him by the universe itself for him to endure, he has yet to perceive it with the right eyes and so for now he remains confused about the whole situation. He argues if this memory could influence his future — since memories are often associated with the last — he thinks that it is unlikely and so he tries to ignore it. Although he prefers to live obliviously, what happens in the darkness is bound to show itself in the light.
This is not a memory, but a wake up call. Made by those who look over him from the other side of this realm. Could it be a warning or revelation? Such is unknown for now. These fragments do not appear sequentially but in a rather scattered manner ; tomorrow it could be the final piece and the day after that just a random one to boost the complexity. Regardless of which piece it may be , they all hold equal depth, dread sourced from visions that he cannot even fully understand the context and meaning of.
In a realm ruled by secrecy, destiny and blood his journey is promising. It'll differ from all, adopting a philosophical mood ; it'll be packed with emotion, revelations, strategy and many more. The plot is revealed as the story progresses, much like the memory it'll be in the form of scattered pieces for the reader to put together ( a fun little activity aside from enjoying the conflict and endless twists). For now our main character is a simple village boy on his journey to the capital . From the beginning things will be confusing but as the story progresses things start to unravel themselves and by the end everything will make sense. A teenage boy with long crimson hair and dark brown eyes already suffering from mental problems ; life truly is filled with pain and strife. No matter how beautiful and rich one can be, life will always find a way to make existence feel like hell.
Dark forces luck within , putting on masks to fit in and deepening bonds before breaking them all. They earn their trust and once they receive it, they use it as a weapon to climb their way to the top. Trust is a myth told by leaders who want supporters that will praise them while dying of hunger and love is something that people barely even think about. In this world it's only a word used to disorientate and control, it is the most common scam and also the easiest to fall for. One might think that such a cruel world is no place for an innocent boy to be living in but in truth, everyone has to suffer in order to value a better life. Only after witnessing the horrors of the world can one be enlightened and urged to change for the better ; progress can only be achieved through hard work and difficulty, living smoothly without any struggles softens the mind. This is the journey to maturity, a journey that all are bound to participate in but Xari's will be 10 times worse due to his status alone. His mental incompatibility makes him susceptible to all kinds of horrors. Growing in a village has dulled his mind and so now he is not just vulnerable but too trusting too ; innocence in a cruel world is nothing but stupidity and a lack of survival skills. Maybe a life in the city will change him for the better because if not, he will be devoured .
And so it begins, a journey for the potential vessel of insanity. Power is the sole objective, even though it isn't obvious, it is the truth that many speak of. For one to gain power they must prove themselves worthy of it, they must earn it through suffering . Let us remember now, just because you never gave up doesn't always mean that your wish will be fulfilled.