The Erimosian Empire, once a beacon of power and prosperity, now stands on the brink of collapse. The empire struggles to maintain order, locked in a brutal war against Lord Adeon, a ruthless Channeler whose relentless ambition leaves devastation in its wake. Adeon’s forces raze entire towns in search of Mystics, capture those faithful to the Ascended, and will stop at nothing to reshape the land under his own dominion. His campaign threatens to plunge Ainah into chaos, replacing order with fear and destruction. Channelers, Mystics, and Ascended—all wielders of ancient powers tied to the essence of Ainah—are swept into an escalating conflict. Many are forced to serve either the empire or Adeon’s cause, their abilities weaponised in a war that pushes morality aside. As the fighting spreads, ancient secrets buried for centuries are brought to the surface, revealing truths that could end the bloodshed or otherwise unleash a far greater disaster. Across vast deserts, crumbling cities, and shadowed forests, the battle for Ainah’s future rages. At the heart of this struggle lies the fight for survival against a merciless adversary willing to destroy everything to remake the world in his image. Song of Ruin is a tale of survival, betrayal, and redemption in a world where power is both a blessing and a curse. It is a story told through multiple points of view. (Author's note: This story is currently incomplete, and may not be completed in good time. I have been working on it for a very long time, and came to a "stuck" point with it. I aim to complete one day it but I'm not sure when that will be. I will likely not be updating this frequently. If that is an issue for you, I apologise, and would suggest reading something else. My reason for uploading this is to try and give myself some accountability and encourage myself to work on it more. If you decide to read the story anyway, I appreciate any feedback or suggestions. This was the first story I ever began writing, and one day, one day I swear I will finish it. Maybe with your help?)