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Euphoria: the land of magic

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In a world where magic must be earned, a village boy named Theo sets out on a journey across the continent of Estia. Monsters, secrets, and destiny await — and the fate of Euphoria may rest in his hands.
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Chapter 1 - Chapter 1- the memory that wasn't just a dream

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The sun was going down, painting the sky orange and purple. I was outside playing with my friends, Kael and Noah. Our clothes were dusty, and our faces were red from running around too much. We had been laughing, chasing each other, and arguing over silly rules in made-up games. It was one of those evenings that felt perfect.

Then I heard a voice calling from the distance.

"Theo! Come on, it's getting late!"

It was my mom. I'll talk about her later — she's the best.

"Okay, Mom! I'm coming!" I shouted.

I waved goodbye to my friends and walked over to her. We went home together. The cool wind brushed past us, and the sky slowly turned darker. The cobbled path crunched under our boots as we reached our small countryside cottage. The windows glowed with warm, golden light. Smoke gently rose from the chimney, and the smell of fresh bread drifted in the air.

As we stepped inside, I saw something that made me smile.

"Dad!" I ran up to him and gave him a hug. "Did you bring something for me?"

He laughed and patted my head. "Yeah, I brought you some books — so you can be smart like me."

Mom raised her eyebrows and said, "Smart? You? That's funny."

We all laughed. It felt warm. Like everything was right.

Later, we ate dinner together at our wooden table. The fire crackled in the hearth, and candlelight flickered across the walls. I told them how Kael almost fell into the pond and how Noah said he saw a flying beast in the sky. Dad listened with a smile. After dinner, he gave me the books.

They were big, with leather covers. They smelled like old paper. The titles were shiny and gold:

The Kingdoms of Estia

The Secrets of Mana Cores

The Legacy of the First Seed

They were books about our world. This world. Euphoria.

I asked Dad to read one for me. He opened the first book and started reading in his calm voice.

> "Long ago, when the First Seeds were planted, the world was quiet, and mana had no name..."

Before he could finish the page, I fell asleep.

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I was running late.

"I'm getting late for college!" I shouted.

My voice sounded different. Older.

"Aunt, I'll eat at the canteen! I'm really late!"

I was running through a crowded street. The buildings were tall. Cars were honking. It was loud, fast, and strange. I wasn't in Euphoria anymore.

I wore clothes I didn't recognize. A bag bounced on my back. I passed a group of kids playing near the road.

I smiled. But then I saw it — one of the kids had stepped into the street.

And a truck was coming.

No one else noticed.

Except me.

Without thinking, I charged forward. My feet pounded the pavement. I reached the boy just in time, pushed him out of the way.

But I couldn't save myself.

The truck hit me.

There was a moment of pain. Then nothing. Just silence.

I was falling. The boy looked back at me, crying.

At least he's safe.

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I woke up, gasping for air.

My heart was pounding in my chest. Sweat clung to my forehead. My eyes scanned the room around me — stone walls, wooden beams, and a narrow window letting in morning light. The scent of old wood, herbs, and smoke hung in the air. My bed was rough and thick. Jars of dried herbs lined the shelf, and a flickering lantern rested beside them.

This… wasn't a dream.

This was real.

I sat up, staring at the wooden ceiling for a moment. Then I let out a small laugh.

"So I really got reincarnated... just like in those novels and webtoons."

Everything felt different — and yet strangely right.

"Mom! Where are the books Dad gave me last night?"

"They're in the drawer, Theo!"

I opened the drawer, pulled them out, and sat down beside my bed with the first one. I slowly opened the cover and began to read.

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Euphoria — The Land of Magic

This planet is called Euphoria. It is a world shaped not by gods or birthrights, but by effort, fate, and the raw will of its people.

Unlike other worlds in stories, people here are not born with magic. In Euphoria, you must earn it.

There is only one great continent — Estia. It holds three powerful kingdoms, each ruled by monarchs and noble houses:

The Dwarven Kingdom — Mountains, mines, and blazing forges. The dwarves are short, sturdy, and unmatched smiths. Their main element is fire.

The Elfen Kingdom — Forests, rivers, and harmony with nature. The elves are graceful and wise, awakening earth, wind, or the rare leaf element.

The Human Kingdom — Vast and unpredictable. Humans don't have a fixed element. They can awaken any element, making them flexible… and dangerous. Rare awakenings happen only once in a million.

The kingdoms aren't at peace. A war between elves and humans took place a hundred years ago. Tensions still simmer beneath false smiles.

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🌳 Magic & The First Seed

Each capital holds a giant, ancient tree — The First Seed.

Touching it awakens your mana core, if you're worthy.

How strong your awakening is depends on:

Your mindset

Your passion

Your will

And sometimes… fate

The basic elements are:

🔥 Fire

🌊 Water

🌍 Earth

💨 Air

🌿 Leaf

🌟 Light

Each element can evolve:

Fire → Lava

Water → Ice

Earth → Gravity

Air → Sound

Light → Darkness (very rare)

Leaf → Unknown (still undiscovered)

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🌈 Mana Core & Power Ranks

Once you awaken, your mana core forms inside your body. Its color tells your strength:

1. 🔴 Red — Weak

2. 🟠 Orange

3. 🟡 Yellow

4. 🟢 Green

5. 🔵 Blue

6. 🟣 Purple

7. ⚪ White — Mythic; near-legend

Each core passes through 4 stages:

Light Stage — newly awakened

Dark Stage — a little stronger, but harder to control

Perfect Stage — balanced and mastered

Cracked Stage — unstable; ready to break into the next tier

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⚔️ Types of Mages

There are two paths of magic in Euphoria:

Enhancers — They use mana to enhance their body: strength, speed, and defense. Close-range warriors.

Casters — They shape spells using their mana or the surrounding mana. Elemental control, long-range attacks, and strategy.

Some rare people combine both.

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🐉 Monsters & Beast Cores

Outside the kingdom walls, wild lands are full of monsters. These beasts are born from mana and nature.

Killing a monster grants a Beast Core — a glowing sphere of mana. You can absorb it to grow stronger or sell it to nobles, guilds, or scholars.

But it's dangerous.

Absorb too much mana — or from a core too strong — and your own core might crack.

You don't get the monster's power. No claws, no wings. Only its mana.

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🧟 Monster Ranks

Monsters are ranked by threat:

F-Rank — Weak

E, D, C-Rank — Moderate to strong

B-Rank — Dangerous

A-Rank — Elite

S-Rank — Legendary. Town-destroyers.

The stronger the monster, the stronger the core… and the riskier it is to hunt.

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I closed the book slowly.

So this is Euphoria...

A world where magic must be earned.

Where monsters roam beyond the trees.

Where the First Seed waits.

And where I've been reborn.

A place where my new story begins.

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