Chronicles of the Abyss Ascendant

Kael, a perpetually overlooked orphan in a world teetering on the brink of ecological collapse, lives a life defined by desperate scavenging. His only solace is an ancient, tattered grimoire he found in the ruins of a forgotten library. Unbeknownst to him, this book is far more than dusty parchment; it’s a living repository of forgotten magic, slowly infusing him with the ability to manipulate the very essence of decay and rebirth. When a city-wide 'cleansing' operation threatens to erase his few remaining friends, Kael must choose between hiding his burgeoning power or embracing the horrific beauty of his gifts to protect those he cares for. The world is dying, but Kael's touch can bring forth new life from ruin, or accelerate the ultimate end. He will either be its savior or its final herald.