In the city of Virelia, the Obelisk grants life—and takes it. It gifts the world mana, then claims the marked for itself.

Sable is one of those Marked. Born with two sigils—one white, one black—his existence is an anomaly, a whisper of prophecy and danger. By law, he will be taken into the Academy to train for what lies beyond the Obelisk’s gate… and what lies within.

But Sable's journey is not just survival. As the years pass, truths buried beneath centuries of silence begin to surface. The Obelisk is not what the city believes. Its Call is not actually a curse. And those who vanished into its depths?

There is more to be uncovered about them.

With each layer unraveled, the line between monster and man blurs—and Sable finds himself at the heart of a conflict older than Virelia itself. One that will force him to choose: climb, or be caged

(PSA)

This is my first time writing, so please forgive any rough edges—I’m learning and improving with every page. I'm open to feedback and always appreciate constructive thoughts, but please be kind.

A quick heads-up: this isn’t a story about instant power or effortless mastery.

Sable is unique, yes—but he’s not unstoppable. He hastwotypes of magic to understand, which means his journey will be slower, harder, and messier than most. If you’re looking for a character who becomes a god in five chapters… this might not be the book for you.

But if you’re here for growth, mystery, pain, and power earned over time—I hope you’ll stay for the climb.

And know this: Sable isn’t walking this path alone. He’s not a heartless antihero or a cold-blooded prodigy. He’s surrounded by people who care about him—and who grow alongside him. His friends, his mentors, and even his rivals are a consistent, vital part of this journey.

Also, if you notice there are only a few chapters available when you start reading, it’s not because there isn’t more. I’m just testing the waters. I want to know if this story resonates—if it’s something worth pursuing. So I may post here and there at first, but if the feedback is positive and people enjoy it, updates will come more consistently.

Thanks for giving this a chance.