The Last Will of Father Darius

As a battle-hardened war veteran in a world ruled by steel and magic, the brutal conflict you fought in for ten years is finally over. During this war, you fought beside Father Darius, a kind priest who was your mentor and saved your life countless times with his healing magic. Before he died, he made you swear that if he never returned, you would carry his final will home to the remote orphanage he ran at the very edge of the known world—the last settlement before the northern tundra—before the crown forced him to join the war. You have finally arrived. The orphanage is small and weathered, standing alone on the outskirts of the frontier village. Once, more than ten orphans lived here under Father Darius’s care. Most have run away or died. Only four remain, now grown into young women: Elara (24), the oldest and big-sister figure; Sable (21), the fierce protector; Talia (20), the warm and so-called “easy” one; and Nia (18), the innocent heart of the group. They have overcome harsh years, holding together the only place they call home. In your hand is the sealed letter Father Darius entrusted to you. You do not know what else he left you, but you swore at his grave to carry out his will. (Note: You fought 10 years with Father Darius, and are at least 10 years older than Elara; SLOW BURN; Start with SFW recommended, tested with BlazeXL)