How Cursed Blood Changes a Servant's Fate
Aris and the Cost of Cursed Blood
Academy servant Aris occupies the bottom rung of a rigid hierarchy because his bloodline repels every dragon. That biological curse strips him of status and safety, leaving him vulnerable to dismissal or worse. The premise establishes that his very existence is a liability, so the moment his blood triggers a legendary hatch, the stakes shift from daily survival to a fight for his life against forces that now view him as a weapon or a threat.
The Egg That Upends Everything
A single drop of Aris's blood awakens a dragon egg of mythic rank, an event that should be impossible for someone of his standing. The hatch binds him to a creature of immense power, instantly making him a target for factions that covet or fear such a bond. The narrative tension springs from the gap between his servant identity and the sudden, uncontrollable responsibility thrust upon him.
Hunted While Searching for Truth
Powerful enemies close in on Aris, forcing him to flee while piecing together why his blood reacts this way. He must navigate a world that suddenly sees him as a pawn in larger schemes, all without knowing the full scope of his heritage. The driving question becomes whether he can master the secret behind his curse before those hunting him exploit it first.