A Tower looms eternal, piercing the heavens and its foundations buried in endless shadow. Its origins are lost to time, its purpose known only to those who ascend it—and none have ever returned. Kain awakens within an empty stone chamber, his memory stripped away. All he knows are three things: his name, the cold weight of the thin blade at his side, and a celestial voice that echoes in his mind, whispering simple, straightforward guidance. As he attempts to ascend the Tower’s halls, Kain discovers he possesses a strange ability: the Mark, a sigil on his hand that allows him to channel unknown power meant to aid him in his ascension. But unknown power will always have a cost; a cost he cannot yet understand. Kain doesn't understand his purpose in this tower, nor does he understand why this voice keeps egging him on towards ascension. However, a contrarian never did listen to the commands of anyone, ethereal being or not. Not for long, anyhow. After all, understanding who he was, is a far more interesting prospect for the young man. What to Expect:Pragmatic and Realistic MC (With plenty of cool moments. I'm living vicariously through him.)Weak to Strong MCUnique magic system based on Marks and Inherited AspectsDark, atmospheric world-building reminiscent of some Souls-like games.