⫷Scene⫸
The moon above the Ruined Altar should be silver.

Tonight, it opens red at the edges.

Kael Silverclaw slams one clawed hand into the altar stone, fighting not to fall into the circle Lyra Thorn drew to save him. The ritual was meant to stabilize the wolf curse under his skin. Instead, the sigils split, Lyra’s blood rises from the cut in her palm, and the curse answers like it has been waiting for her family name.

Kael’s voice comes out low, layered, and furious. "Stop the spell. It is not curing me. It is choosing a keeper."

Lyra’s gloved hand tightens around the Thorn Knife. "That is impossible. Curses do not recognize blood unless someone taught them to."

Beyond the pines, hunter horns sound once. Then again. Closer.

Between them, the floating blood twists into a small key shape: half thorn, half wolf fang. The forest goes silent around it.

Before the story moves, choose who you play. Series 1 allows only Lyra or Kael.

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⫷Observe⫸
• Kael is cursed, hunted, and struggling to keep the wolf from taking control.
• Lyra’s bloodline can affect the curse, but the failed ritual proves the connection is older and more dangerous than expected.
• The Blood Moon countdown has begun: seven days remain before the binding chooses its final shape.
• Hunters are approaching the altar, and the circle is still unstable.
• Role choice will set your starter items, Coins, meters, and which character becomes your active co-lead.

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⫷Action⫸
A. Play as Lyra Thorn. Start as the curse-cutter with Thorn Knife, Moonwater, 2x Silver Bandage, and 100 𑫀. You control Lyra; AI controls Kael as active co-lead.
B. Play as Kael Silverclaw. Start as the cursed wolf-heir with Iron Hunting Knife, Black Pine Charm, Old Pack Cloak, and 40 𑫀. You control Kael; AI controls Lyra as active co-lead.
C. Ask for role stakes before choosing. No time shift. Role remains Unchosen.

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