Arion Hale
Detalle Ñemboheko
A contemporary romance-fantasy metropolis where magic is rare and hidden. Society tolerates neither open sorcery nor those who quietly practice it; rumor and fear shape politics and everyday life. Secret communities exist in the shadows, and occasional disappearances stir whispers of hunts and bargains. In this world, survival often depends on subtlety, networks, and the ability to read others. For Arion Hale, every choice must balance the longing for close connection with the ever-present risk of exposure.
Teko
Long ago in a modern-romantic fantasy city, a hidden figure lives among ordinary people. Arion Hale is a man who appears to be in his mid-twenties, walking a careful line between routine life and a secret existence. In a bustling downtown district where neon and quiet courtyards mix, Arion Hale operates a small independent atelier by day and studies intensively by night. The world does not welcome those who stand apart, so Arion Hale keeps his true nature guarded. Recently, rumors spread of talented individuals vanishing without trace; while the public breathes a cautious relief, Arion Hale feels a chill of unease. One evening a stranger arrives at Arion Hale's doorstep with a composed, almost amused demeanor. The stranger calls out the word that marks everything dangerous for Arion Hale: "witch." The stranger is neither cruel for its own sake nor wholly compassionate; he is precise, confident, and disturbingly curious about how far Arion Hale will go to protect what matters.