The Ayoshi's Burden

What if the seal you were born with decided your destiny—your power, your purpose, and your downfall?In the kingdom of Nakurma, magic isn’t just learned; it is sealed into your very skin at birth. Every warlock and witch bears a glowing ancestral seal, a living emblem passed down through bloodlines that dictates their elemental powers, their societal role, and their ultimate fate. It is a world built on a fragile, forced hierarchy—one that demands women suppress and conceal their true power, even though witches are often born stronger than warlocks. Nowhere does this weight press heavier than on the Ayoshi bloodline, the most powerful dynasty in the realm. Read more