This is the spiritual successor of Era of the archdemons and Reincarnation: Archdemon. The culmination of the Archdemon idea I’ve had for a year.
I was going to wait until the first three chapters were finished but the prologue is a long one. 70k or so words. So here you go.
The Rundown:
The wild hunt is a group of supernaturals, both dead and alive who serve as special military to elves ages past. Each leader had a demonic arm of frost from a spirit called the archdemon or “Rebel”.
Now the current leader is Godwyn, the King of the Wild Hunt and his wife Valentine, the bloodthirsty Queen of the Wild Hunt.
The wild hunt will be reborn to face against the arrival of the four horsemen of the apocalypse.
Death has already emerged from the east, giving everyone the death marker. making the immortal, mortal. The unkillable or lucky, now vulnerable to permanent death.
Someone or something from the eastern lands jumpstarted the apocalypse and its your role as prince/princess of the wild hunt to put an end to it.
Kill all of them or make them part of the wild hunt.
Before the angels fall and the demons rise.
Chapter 1 is getting closer, like 2 days away. In game.
The MC's family (Raubtier)
Godwyn - King of the Wild Hunt
Godwyn is a descendant of Artemis, the elven goddess of the hunt and the creator of the Wild Hunt. While his natural cryomancy stems from his lineage, his more unusual abilities originate from the monstrous arm he bears—a genetic gift from an entity known as the Archdemon.
Also originated from Artemis.
Pragmatic, reserved, and calculating to a fault, Godwyn’s ruthless methods have earned him many titles. Yet, without him and Valentine, the western world would have long since fallen into ruin.
Valentine - Queen of the Wild Hunt
Valentine is descended from the Blood Maidens—ancient elves
born under the red moon who can use blood to command and control. Natural born killers, they possessed an innate connection to the lifeblood of all things.
Just as Godwyn commands ice, Valentine wields blood as her weapon. Rather than manipulating others like those typical of her kind, she uses her abilities for a hands-on approach.
Despite her fearsome lineage, she is kind, carefree, and fiercely loyal to those she deems worthy. However, beneath her warmth lies a darker, bloodthirsty side seen mostly when she fights.
One that only Godwyn could tame. That she became a mother was a shock to all who knew her, add to the fact that her children remain alive.
Gwen - Firstborn Monarch
Gwen is the firstborn daughter of Godwyn and Valentine, a genetic outlier. She inherited aspects of the Archdemon in the form of the conqueror’s cloak; an artifact that grants her unparalleled necromantic abilities as well as enhanced speed.
While her cryomancy is weaker than Godwyn’s, her mastery of necromancy far surpasses his. The cloak serves as an eternal reservoir, capable of housing an endless army of undead, and she can even reanimate the dead into her service.
Stoic and emotionally distant, Gwen speaks little and feels even less, a contrast to her mother’s passionate nature. However, in battle, she is a relentless force; ruthless and efficient.
She takes after her father in many ways and actually prefers him than valentine.
Eradin - Secondborn Oracle
Eradin is the second-born son of Godwyn and Valentine, inheriting the Archdemon’s influence through his right eye.
Unlike Gwen, he has no aptitude for necromancy but wields both cryomancy and sanguimancy, fusing them into a unique and devastating ability known as Red Ice; a volatile fusion that burns & explodes.
His eye grants him powers unlike those of Godwyn or Gwen, though the extent of its abilities remains a mystery.
In contrast to his sister’s stoicism, Eradin is outgoing and charismatic, his natural confidence drawing others to him.
He shares the same bloodlust tendencies as his mother despite never losing a fight. He is valentine’s favorite. For better or worse.
You - True Archdemon
You as the thirdborn of Godwyn and Valentine, carry the Archdemon’s influence through your arm, much like your father. Just like father, this allows you to forge your own Wild Hunt and command both cryomancy and necromancy with power equal to or possibly exceeding Godwyn’s.
You and Godwyn share access to the Spirit Realm, a domain of ancient forces but unlike Godwyn, your existence edges dangerously close to the True Archdemon. This is, in part, due to Valentine’s bloodline, linking you to something far more ominous. Your full potential remains unknown but one thing is certain…
You stand on the precipice of something greater.
RO's so far...
Dream Visitor (Gender Choice)
An enigma within the Spirit Realm, an ancient elf unlike any other. They possess self-awareness, as if fully cognizant of who you are and why you have come. They appear only in dreams, taking a different form and name for each person who encounters them.
Their power is vast, almost godlike, yet their intentions remain shrouded in mystery. They follow you on your journey, but whether their aid comes from benevolence, curiosity, or some hidden agenda is unknown.
Marzia Silver (Female High Half-Elf)
Born into a lineage of fierce pyromancers and martial artists, practitioners of the Devil Style. Her family’s fire-wielding abilities are said to trace back to Asmodeus himself, granting her flames an infernal intensity few other pyromancers can match.
As a rival to Raubtier, Marzia approaches every situation with unshakable courage and relentless determination. Stubborn and simple-minded, she thrives in direct confrontations, but her lack of tact often lands her in trouble. Still, her raw talent and unwavering spirit make her a popular woman.
Demo:
The Wild Hunt
In The Meantime:
Project Vampire