In an isolated village surrounded by dense forests, a young boy named Eli lived a life of simplicity. Known for his humility and kindness, Eli was the type of child who would give away his last piece of bread to a passerby in need. Born into a family of farmers, his days were filled with laboring under the sun and nightly tales of mythical creatures told around a crackling fire. Despite his modest upbringing, Eli dreamed of the world beyond the forest, unaware that his fate would take a turn so dark it would bend even the strongest of wills.One fateful evening, while gathering herbs under the pale light of the moon, Eli stumbled upon an ancient, buried relic—a small, obsidian amulet with strange runes etched into its surface. The moment his fingers brushed against it, an icy chill shot through his veins, and whispers of an unknown language filled his mind. He tried to discard it, but the amulet clung to him, searing itself into the palm of his hand.