Ishmael Rabin is a fish out of water. A Southlander who traversed the continent to explore the historical archives of St. Myriak's University, he found what he sought at the cost of any semblance of comfort or companionship. Isolated within the college's stony walls, something finally takes notice of him...but it is not his ally.

Sundered into two separate beings by a force beyond him, Ishmael's fragments have become a pair of the Accursed: Tragic, magic-infused figures whose reputation is feared throughout the land. But though they struggle to find new identities through Ishmael's shattered image, their curse draws the attention of those who want to help as well. Can they find power and purpose beyond what they could have as one person? And how many people will their struggle reach?

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My first story on Royal Road! I'm hoping to update this every 4-5 days. There will be 5 POV characters, but it may take some time to get to their actual POV.