Arianna
Isabella
The Shadows Say Hello
Venture into the heart of the Realm of Orbis, a domain where corruption is currency and trust is a scarce commodity, reserved for the fortunate few. In this world cloaked in Shadows, Whispers, and Cinders, we follow Pym's perilous journey. She navigates through the treacherous landscape, a place teeming with deception and decay. Will Pym emerge as a beacon of change in Orbis, or will she be consumed, becoming yet another victim ensnared and spit out by the relentless machinery of this oppressive realm? The stakes are high, and the path fraught with danger, but Pym's journey could illuminate the darkness, altering the fabric of Orbis forever.
Welcome to Hollyhock
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In the shadowed corridors of Hollyhock University, where the whispered winds carry tales of secrecy and power, lies the heart of an ancient tradition cloaked in darkness. This is no ordinary institution; it is a crucible where the world's most formidable arts of assassination are honed to perfection. Within its hallowed halls, four Orders stand as pillars of this clandestine world: the Leviathan, the Chimera, the Draken, and the Kraken, controllers of the Shadows.
Yet, beyond the prestige of these Orders lies a tale as old as the university itself, a tale of a fifth entity—a treachery so profound that its name is uttered only in hushed tones. The Order of the Unchosen, banished to the annals of history, their existence scrubbed from the walls and halls of Hollyhock. Once, they stood shoulder to shoulder with the other Orders, their power unmatched, their ambition unbridled. Their fall from grace was swift and brutal, their attempt to seize control of the university a legend that now serves as a grim warning to all who walk these grounds.
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Nexus, an enigma shrouded in the mists of secrecy and silent whispers, stands as a testament to the transient nature of trust and loyalty. Within its elusive boundaries, trust is as ephemeral as the shadows at dusk, and loyalty, a mere whisper carried away by the capricious winds. The very essence of Nexus is defined by its unpredictability and the intricate dance of alliances and betrayals that weave through the heart of its existence.
At the core of Nexus's enigmatic world are the Three Houses that uphold its foundation, each unique in its power and purpose, yet intertwined by the fate of their collective survival: Cutlass, Cloak, and Contagion. The House of Cutlass, with their razor-sharp precision and unparalleled skill in combat, serves as the arm that protects and defends. The House of Cloak operates in the shadows, masters of espionage and intelligence, their information the currency that fuels Nexus's power. Lastly, the House of Contagion, the most feared and respected, wields the power of alchemy and disease, a double-edged sword that can heal or destroy. Learn more of the Whispers in book II Eminence of Whispers and Shadows and Coming in Book III of Cyndicate.
The current air of uncertainty and the shifting sands of loyalty within Nexus are attributed to its newest Father, a figure enshrouded in mystery and controversy. His ascension to power marked a significant departure from the traditions and values that once bound the Houses together. Some whisper that it was his influence that has altered the very fabric of Nexus, turning it into a place where trust is a relic of the past, and every alliance is built on a foundation of sand.
But was Nexus always a realm of fleeting allegiances, or has the presence of the new Father indeed redirected the course of its destiny?