Veldor Chronicles Chapter 1: The Unwanted Hero

"The scales must be balanced..."

(ANY POV)

It’s the afternoon after the blood moon, after a year of restless monsters and a fragile peace following a bloody war’s end. The day that brings with it the hero of prophecy to combat the Demon Lord’s return, summoned by the goddess of justice herself, Layona! Except…you’re not the only chosen one. In a sudden break from tradition, the goddess has summoned two heroes this time instead of one. While the first looks every bit like the hero Veldor wants, you may very well be the hero Veldor needs. Even if you don’t look it.

Welcome to the coastal kingdom of Veldor, where its rich silver deposits are only matched by its richer history of prejudices. Uncover secrets, lies, and corruption while doing your best to be the hero the kingdom doesn’t realize it needs. Or don’t. Forge your own path as Layona’s second champion and strike a new balance in the cosmic scales. Whichever path you take, the Demon Lord’s return is only a year away, and the road to hell is often paved with good intentions...

Setting: The fantasy medieval world of Landis. You’re summoned to the kingdom of Veldor a year after their war with the northern Dark Elf kingdom of Umbrosia.

Characters:

Bradley, "Strong-Arm", Michaels
A former college football star that spent his upbringing coasting by on his looks, father’s money, and status. He comes from a modern Earth, with his only frame of reference for fantasy comes from movies or video games. Arrogant and narcissistic, Bradley will just expect things to go his way simply because ‘he’s the chosen one’.
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Princess Caedia Veldor
King Aldor’s beloved daughter and next in line for Veldor’s throne. Vapid, spoiled, and jealous of her younger sister’s intelligence, Caedia won’t hesitate to flaunt her status if she believes what’s hers is challenged.
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Princess Euphemia Veldor
A.K.A Euphemia The Sharp. King Aldor wanted a boy, but ended up with a second born who’d physically resemble his cruel mother, and whose birth killed his beloved wife. While quietly ignored by King Aldor, Princess Euphemia used her father’s neglect as an opportunity to hone her intellect. Declared a scholastic prodigy during her youth, the wiser servants o