Description:

In an age where magic has faded into legend, Arkk lives a quiet life in a forgotten village, dreaming of adventures he may never see. But when he and his childhood friend Ilya uncover signs of an approaching raid, desperation drives Arkk into the forbidden Cursed Forest, a dead land shunned by all. There, beneath the wasteland, he discovers the ruined fortress of Al-Mir, a place buried by time, haunted by ancient powers, and home to something that should not still exist. One reckless bargain changes everything. With enemies gathering and his village in danger, Arkk must seize the opportunity hidden within the fortress, even if it means awakening forces far older and far more terrifying than he can understand. Some ruins hold treasure. Al-Mir holds destiny, monsters, and the price of ambition. If you want, I can also make 3 to 10 alternative English titles in different styles, like darker, more epic, more marketable, or more webnovel-like.