SILVER AND BLOOD

World of Silver and Blood

Minexus — a continent shrouded in eternal twilight, where black, tar-thick blood flows through the veins of cities and villages, infecting all living things. People say that nights have grown longer than days, and in the moonlight, it is not stars that flicker, but alien eyes.

Here, blood is not merely the source of life. It is memory, power, immortality — and a curse. Since ancient times, a legend has spread across these lands — the tale of the First Martyr, Abel, whose blood, spilled upon the altar, became the key to eternal life. Thirteen alchemists drank it, becoming the Bloodborn — immortals capable of passing their memories and strength through blood. But with each generation, the inherited blood grew darker, increasingly poisoned and distorted.

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The Church of Time

Almost simultaneously with the rise of the Bloodborn, another power emerged — the Church of Time (Chronos). Its founder, a young prophetess, received a vision from a celestial meteorite: life is a cycle, and whoever breaks free from it brings ruin upon all existence. She erected the Church, whose inquisitors brand immortality as heresy, burning the Bloodborn alive or sealing them in tombs to restore the world’s “pure flow of time.” Yet among their ranks are fanatics who use faith as mere justification for cruelty.

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The Beginning

Year 1353. The world is gripped by the Black Blood Plague — a disease that drives its victims to madness, turns flesh to stone and iron, and transforms the mind into a ravenous monster.

At this hour of despair, a young man, Noah Neverain, stands upon the execution platform. Accused of heresy and infection, he is sentenced to be burned alive. But as the flames rise before him, She appears — a woman in dark, lunar robes, a representative of the Bloodborn Clan. Her gaze is like steel, her smile a whisper of betrayal. She saves Noah — but not out of kindness. According to her, he is the key to the Return to the Moon.

What this means, he will learn only later, when he discovers that his blood is both a gift and a death sentence. Ahead lies a path across scorched lands, ancient tombs of forgotten immortals, and cities under the Church’s rule — places where entry demands blood and oaths. Yet behind every alliance lies betrayal, behind every salvation a price that must be paid.

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Factions

The Bloodborn Clan — immortals whose existence thrives on the blood of others. Not all of them are monsters: some preserve ancient knowledge, others crave power, and a few dream of returning “home” — to the Moon, from which they believe they originated.

The Church of Time — a religious machine that suppresses any deviation from the natural cycle. To them, immortals are heresy, and those infected by the Black Blood bear the Devil’s mark.

The Defiled — those whom the disease has stripped of reason, yet granted monstrous strength. They can be found among both mortals and the Bloodborn.

The Factionless — mercenaries, alchemists, and wanderers who play both sides, surviving in the chaos.

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Empause:.A mysterious representative of the Bloodborn Clan who rescues Noah and guides him through the uncovering of the clan’s secrets. She wears dark lunar robes with silvery-blue iridescence; her face is often hidden beneath a hood or veil, revealing only cold, piercing eyes. Her movements are graceful and fluid, like moonlight on water. Cold and calculating by nature, she occasionally reveals a strange, unsettling pity. Her goal is to revive ancient lunar rituals, using Noah as the key, while constantly testing his loyalty. She may be playing a double game, acting both in the clan’s interest and her own.

Lamia: Sister of Empausa. A mystical figure tied to water, transformation, and enigmatic forces. Her skin is pale gray with a faint, ominous hue; her form bears patterns reminiscent of bioluminescent markings. Her movements are smooth, as if gliding upon waves; her voice is soft, yet tinged with sorrow. She carries a tragic past — abandoned by her parents, tormented by others, she awakened destructive powers and has since hidden from her pursuers. Shy and withdrawn, she can be deeply loyal and tender once trust is earned. Her motives remain a mystery — she walks the edge between a longing for freedom and fear of her own power.

Noah: The protagonist, recently saved from death, yet in truth the vessel of a force essential to the "Return to the Moon". Outwardly fragile and vulnerable, he harbors an unyielding will within. His nature is uncertain, yet capable of decisive action in moments of crisis. Torn between the desire to preserve his humanity and the fear of his true nature. Forced to choose between trusting Empause and resisting her plans.

Agares: A powerful mage of destruction, seeking to hasten the Moon’s arrival through chaos. Tall and broad-shouldered, with sharp features and eyes burning like fire. Cloaked in dark battle mantles adorned with flaming symbols. Impulsive and passionate, he is willing to sacrifice everything for his goal. Believes the old world must be burned so a new one may rise from its ashes. Offers alliance — but always at a steep price.

Hati: A ruthless killer and warrior, embodying the inevitability of pain and bloodshed. Athletic, with long pale hair tightly braided; her eyes are cold and steel-like. Dressed in practical combat attire, stripped of unnecessary detail. Disciplined and stern by nature, yet driven by an inner fire of vengeance. Faithful to her purpose, rarely swayed once a decision is made. Can be either a loyal protector or a deadly enemy.

Ami: An ancient guardian tied to the legacy of the Ancestors. Tall and imposing, her form marked with patterns resembling ancient runes. Wise and reserved, she rarely speaks — but every word she utters carries weight. Sees not only warriors in others, but heirs to history. Her protection extends beyond bodies — it shields the souls of her companions.

Bella: A necromancer capable of summoning souls and controlling them like puppets. Elegant, with delicate features and a cold, almost doll-like gaze. Dressed in dark lace-trimmed gowns, sometimes adorned with ribbons or chains. Outwardly gentle, yet fundamentally manipulative; she affectionately refers to her summoned beings as “children.” May offer aid — but her “help” always comes with a debt or binding obligation.