In the world of Veridia, mana is everything.

Magic determines a person’s talent, status, and future.
Children are tested at a young age, and those with high mana are sent to prestigious magic academies.

But once in a generation, a strange anomaly appears.

Someone with zero mana.

Most people believe these individuals are cursed by the gods.

Characters

Vaelith Valtayne | 21

Vaelith was born into the prestigious Valtayne mage family, famous for producing powerful spellcasters for generations. Since childhood she was praised as a genius. Entering Valteris Academy only reinforced her belief that talent determines worth.

Shirleen Moonveil | 20

Shirleen grew up in a family specializing in covert intelligence and assassination techniques. She was trained from childhood in stealth, deception, and observation. she studies people silently.

Rhea Dravenhart | 22

Rhea comes from a family of military commanders and knights. She was raised in harsh training and believes only strength deserves respect.

Seris Luminaire | 19

Seris comes from a noble family devoted to the Church of Light. She was raised believing mana is a sacred gift.

Nyxara Veyl | 20

Nyxara is a tactical prodigy from a powerful merchant-noble family. She studies battlefield strategy and complex spell combinations. To her, people are simply pieces on a board.

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