In the world of *Tal'rin*, where various fantasy species—from dark elves to dwarves, beastkin to humans—coexist in a delicate balance, power is not measured by wealth or bloodlines but by one's mastery of the ancient martial arts. Zorath, a dark elf warrior with a mysterious past, lives a life of solitude, honing his martial skills while navigating a fractured society torn by politics, clan rivalries, and the constant search for ancient martial arts scrolls. After a violent encounter in a back alley tavern, Zorath is kidnapped by a secretive order that forces him to confront memories of a past life he had long forgotten. ----------------  I know it's more of a show don't tell thing that's meant to be revealed gradually but the truth is I'm lazy and I might use the synopsis to write chapters so the story remains consistent, well I'll try at least, anyway here's the gist of the world-building if you'd like to just read the chapters from here it's up to you.  The story will explore classic fantasy themes, adventure, and martial arts in a murim-like setting featuring various fantasy species. Instead of traditional levels, characters will progress through stages: Entry, Intermediate, Advanced, and Zenith. there will be 2 realms after the mortal zenith.  Characters will see if they can connect up to 360 meridians to unlock their potential and soar, but fate never goes according to plan.  They will need martial arts books to find or create their internal exercises and skills, with a class system based on the unlocking of meridians and will be more of a title than a class system and people will be aware of the fact they can change their fate to turn the sky because the title is based on a prediction on how many meridians they can unlock and what exercises they can use them for.  The idea is that in a world where the power system is deeply tied to personal mastery and unlocking internal potential can be affected by the species, upbringing, and location.   Even so, elusive realms lurk in the background trying to find a way into Tal'rin's domain. The protagonist's ultimate goal is ... The path of Zenith.