Nye drowns trying to save their little brother, only to wake up in a desert—and in the middle of a battlefield. The battle raging around them is only the first of their worries: they've been reincarnated as a blood-lusting dhampyr, their brother is nowhere to be seen, and a sentient cursed shield has fastened itself to their arm. Not to mention, they've been assigned the role of Knight, which compels them to protect a helpless (and hopeless) prince. Desperate to find their brother, Nye reluctantly agrees to help the prince track down his kidnapped sister in exchange for their freedom. The magical oasis at the center of the desert is the crux of growing political tensions, but it might also be the answer to breaking Nye's tie to the prince and their increasingly-murderous shield. However, the spring's purifying life magic is also the source of overgrown beasts that stalk the sand dunes: reaching their destination will be fraught with perils from hostile nations and nature alike. What you can expect from this story: - A nonbinary main character - Dhampyrs (they're vampires that are born, not turned. Yes, there will be blood and biting) - A giant demonic shield that just wants some blood, that's all, it's not asking for much - A slow burn relationship Updates: 5 chs per week for the first 3 weeks Note: This is a spin-off of the series Glass Kanin. You don't have to have read Kanin in order to read and enjoy this one, but you might catch some clues if you do!