In the world of Alliora, magic was life. It flowed like rivers beneath the surface, a vast ocean of power accessible only to those with the knowledge and will to harness it. In this brutal realm, power dictated everything: life, death, and the lineages of nations. At the center of this chaotic world were the Sage Clans, ancient families of spellcasters who had mastered the arts of magic, ruling over the lands with iron fists. But there was one path forbidden, one magic that even the mightiest of sages feared: the Path of the Dark Sage. It was a path of ruthless pragmatism, where emotions were tools, and sacrifice was necessary to grasp the ultimate truth of the world. A path that required abandoning one's humanity to become something more