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Summary:

Neil was a fugitive in the most literal sense of the word. He'd been running for as long as he could remember — his few moments of courage during childhood to protect his siblings didn't change what he was. He ran away from absolutely everything.
From his father.
From his people.
From his kingdom.
From his family.
From his Anam.
From himself.
But running away wouldn't be an option forever, not when his fate seemed to bring him to the door of the people he ran to protect.
At some point, Neil was going to have to stop running and face up to what he was created to do. At some point, Neil would have to accept who and what he was.
And apparently, this moment had finally arrived.

Notes:

This is not the beginning of the story, BUT it is as important as
This specific chapter will change with each chapter released
I may or may not have overreacted with the creation of the universe, so so you don't get so confused, here's a mini glossary of UYS words, terms and species

Chapter 1: Glossary

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KINGDOMS:

 

SELMIA – Kingdom of refuge; currently ruled by David Wymack. Kevin is the next successor.

AMYANI - Higher Realms regarding wealth and magic related to the old people and the forests; currently ruled by Nathan Wesninski.

BEREN – A small kingdom controlled by Amyani. It's a good place to disappear, but it's a selling point for slaves and magical creatures.

RYBAR – Also known as the Moondalej Road, it is a wood outside the main realms. There live the Lunmen and those they accept in their lands. 

 

IMARIO – Kingdom ruled by the Moriyamas, rich only in physical materials, magic is scarce. Currently ruled by Ichirou. 

 

ENORION – A not very big kingdom, but powerful. There live the people of the sun. Currently ruled by Jeremy Knox. 

 

RAVIRÍA – Fallen kingdom that was ruled by Kayleigh Day.  

 

TERMS:

 

TOFA – For forest beings, ancients and spirits, the term “Tofa” means “chosen”. Once a Tofa is chosen by some being in the forest, everyone recognizes and protects it as their own.

CLANS – Sets of families that unite to all act in one name. A somewhat archaic practice, but one that has never ceased to be fully used. Mainly in realms like Beren.

CITADEL – Main and best-protected city in a kingdom.

GOVERNOR – There are no kings or princes in this universe. Rulers would be as close to royalty as you get here.

AKLIO - Language spoken by the people of the forest and the old.

CAILÍN – A magical connection between a human/half-human and a magical creature.

AZORRAGUE – Iron-tipped rope whip made to injure fairies and ancients.

ANAM – Someone who shares a soul bond. Anams surrender their souls to each other, so they basically feel all of their partner's emotions with minimal intensity. It's not necessarily a romantic bond – it's much more like a powerful bond that the Anams are able to protect and accept at all costs. Basically the equivalent of a soul mate.

SPIDERS – These are users of magic that Nathan stole for himself – or who were willingly – and forces their physical characteristics on them. Usually either blue eyes or red hair. The strongest have both characteristics.

DOG OF THE GOVERNOR – Riko.

COININ - Rabbit.

BETRUN – Language originating in Beren and used by slaves. 

 

SPECIES:

 

LITTLE PEOPLE  – A magical creature the size of a hand. They have wings, colored hair and usually have black skin (like the vast majority of forest people). Your magic is usually related to healing.

CAMELEIRA-SANGRÍA – A kind of conscious plant. It has almost human emotions, its flowers, bark and stems are used as potent bandages. The tree's permission is required to approach and to harvest its inputs. When cut, she bleeds like an ordinary wound and if she is killed, it's nearly impossible to get the bloodstains out of place.

NATÜR – A rare species of magic users. They do not have a specific type and can control any element and derivatives. They have a unique connection to magic, everything alive has a thread of energy that connects to them. Each Natür has a stronger connection to a specific type of magic. They have stopped appearing in recent decades since the so-called “Nartür Massacre” in Amyani.

WISP – Beings with human appearance. Their hair is usually blood red or coppery red and their eyes range from blue, black or purple. They are natural fire handlers, having literal liquid fire coursing through their veins. They have a tendency to be extremely red and very hot when irritated. Wisp are usually heavily hunted because of their blood, which causes a flame that cannot be controlled by a fire elemental or extinguished by ordinary water, requiring water handlers to create it.  

 

DAAMUS – Ancient beings whose magical aspect was lost in time. They are considered legends. The equivalent of fairies outside this universe. They are the ancient people.

 

CAZCAI – Beings made of stone. They are completely gray and harmless. Their hearts are usually made of a massive gemstone and that's why they are hunted down and killed.  

 

PISKIES – One of the oldest people in existence, also known as the wave people. Piskies are almost as old as the old folk and the little folk are descended directly from them. Piskies are hunted and killed for their blood, which is healing. It can even keep someone whose heart was ripped out alive. Piskies are one of the most powerful beings among the forest beings – but they are dying. There are just over 20 of them around the world. They are, as adults, the size of a small child between 4 and 5 years old and always wear a mask in the presence of non-family members.   

 

LUNMEN – Dangerous and cruel creatures, but extremely powerful. Born of forest beings killed in cruel and brutal ways. Lunmen are born from the rage present in the hearts of forest beings at the moment of their death. They live in Rybar.

 

CLOIG – Small living lights that have the ability to guide anyone to Rybar. 

 

VOX – A voice magic user. They can use their voice to harm, soothe, heal, or enchant those who listen.  

 

STEM – Users who can control up to seven types of magic at once. Unlike the Natür, who are born with the ability to use everything related to nature, for the Stem a magic mark is needed to access power.