VALERIA: Last Flame Rising

In a world where peace is a privilege paid for in blood, one boy rises from the ashes of powerlessness to defy fate itself.

Two hundred years ago, the Varnok descended — primal horrors immune to blade and bullet. Humanity teetered on the edge of extinction until the Origins appeared, beings of unfathomable might who gifted the world Essence Magic and drove the monsters back. Now, the last bastion of mankind survives on a single continent: Valeria.

In this new age, adventurers climb the ranks of power known as the Flame Ascension, battling monsters, exploring ancient ruins, and defending peace bought with centuries of sacrifice.

Kael Fael never wanted to fight. With a loving family, a heroic older brother, and dreams of a quiet life, war was never meant for him. But when a Varnok horde attacked his village and left his brother broken and near death, Kael tasted the bitterness of helplessness—and it changed him forever.

Years later, Kael stands at the bottom of the path his brother once walked. With only average talent but an indomitable will, he throws himself into training, determined to climb through pain, loss, and fear to reach a strength few dare dream of.

But as Kael rises, something stirs in the shadows. Forgotten rituals resurface. The Varnok grow bolder. And the truth behind the Origins’ arrival may be far darker than anyone knows.

When the last flame rises, will it be salvation… or the world’s end?

Glossary: Essence, Power Ranks, and the World of Valeria


The mystical energy gifted to humanity by the Origins. All supernatural power—whether magical or physical—comes from cultivating Essence.


The process of growing stronger by mastering Essence. It is divided into 8 Ranks, each with 10 sublevels, called Flames.


Early-stage awakening. Superhuman speed and small-scale destruction.


Feats: Street level to small building level.


More refined control and destructive power.


Feats: Building to multi-city block level.


Massive destructive force. Rare and respected.


Feats: Island to multi-continent level.


Transcendent warriors. Power approaching celestial bodies.


Feats: Low multiverse to low complex multiverse level.


Each rank contains 10 sublevels called Flames. For example, "Ignis 5th Flame" is halfway through the third rank. Every Flame climbed increases one's physical, magical, and spiritual power.


The elemental or mystical type of Essence a person can wield. Examples include:


Some individuals can possess dual or hybrid affinities.


	•	Elemental Arcanist – Masters of elemental magic. Long-range, destructive spellcasters.


	•	Warbrand – Physically enhanced fighters. Focused on martial arts and weapon mastery.


	•	Voidwright – Illusionists and manipulators of shadow and space.


	•	Sentinel – Defenders and supporters. Specialize in shields, healing, and protective magics.


	•	Mystic Shaper – Crafters of summoned beings, constructs, enchantments, and curses.


	•	War Mage – Hybrid warriors who use martial techniques combined with elemental magic.


Affinities: Fire, Lightning, Earth, Ice, Kinetic, Storm, Metal, Sound.


Cast through incantations or vivid mental imagery; relies heavily on willpower.


	•	Rune-Blade – Weapon users who inscribe and activate powerful magical runes during combat.


More Paths may exist, especially among ancient texts, lost tribes, or in the Hollow Skies.


Higher ranks allow access to stronger missions, rarer relics, and greater political influence.


Monstrous enemies that nearly wiped out humanity over 200 years ago. Immune to normal weapons. Humanity only survived due to the arrival of the Origins, who introduced Essence and taught people to fight back.


Though the Varnok were driven away after ten years of war, their threat still lingers in forbidden zones and deep ruins.


Mysterious, possibly divine beings who taught humans how to wield Essence. Few know their true nature, and they vanished after the war. Their teachings form the basis of modern magic and combat.
