In the shadow of the Calamity King, cursed beasts known as bloodfiends prowl the wilds, ravaging any and all they can sink their teeth into. Juniper, finding themself pursued by a pack of bloodfiends, experiences a stroke of luck when Leif, a solitary adventurer wielding Healer mana and an uncanny combat skill, miraculously comes to their rescue. Bound by their shared circumstance, they embark on a journey together to unravel the mystery behind the bloodfiends and uncover the true motives behind the Calamity King's actions. Features a nonbinary lead, written by a nonbinary author. There will be themes involving exploration of queerness as well as the threat of transphobia and such. Content warning now, there will be transphobia present in characters, but I aim to keep it at a level where there will be catharsis. I will update once or twice a day until I hit a wall! Hopefully, I will finish the first part, Hearthwood, before I require a mental break. I hope you enjoy!