abditive

For centuries, an enduring tradition has persisted through the rise and fall of empires. A young girl, born on the winter solstice, is handpicked to dedicate her life as the head priestess. She is destined to lead a life of austerity and celibacy, embodying the Divine Goddess herself. Ishika, nurtured from birth within the secluded temple walls, has devoted her entire life to preparing for her role as the next head priestess. She was well aware of the sacred rule: never to venture beyond the temple's boundaries until she was officially proclaimed. However, her unquenchable curiosity gets the best of her one fateful day, compelling her to step into a world she had only known through spoken words and texts.As she crosses the threshold of the temple, she encounters an enigmatic stranger who seems to shimmer with secrets of the unknown, igniting within Ishika a flame of wonder and trepidation, setting the stage for a journey that will unravel the very fabric of her reality.…