Knight's Haven

We all grew up on fairytales, right? Stories of magic, witches, princesses, the brave knights saving the damsel in distress. This isn't one of those stories. It is connected, however, based in the same place as all of those stories.

Now we both know very few people believe there is any truth to those stories. Those who do believe in the magic of all of it, think they know exactly where to find it. Haven. Of course, no one has ever gotten any proof to make this more than just a rumor. Just another old story about a forest that few would even dare travel to. Then, those who come back are deemed crazy by everyone who refuses to believe them. Which is a lot. But naturally those who come back are usually so messed up that it's easy to just assume they are. That place, well it really messes with their heads. Most would guess something traumatic had happened while there, but that isn't quite right. Close perhaps, but not right on the nose.

Well here's the thing. Whether you want to believe them or not, they were all right. See, Haven is full of something that has died off in the rest of the world. Where did you think it got the name? It's a safe place for magic, along with those who depend on it. All sorts of creatures that we had all decided came from the imagination of people that died ages ago. It doesn't allow just anyone inside. you have to be able to handle the idea of magic alone. Now some of you may think you are perfectly capable of that, but I'm sure if put in a situation where you were to experience firsthand what is possible with magic, you would probably freak out. Look, it's complicated, okay? That's why I'm here. I think people deserve to know the truth. But this is a warning. Haven is a dangerous place.

Our childhood imagination would make Haven a beautiful place. Full of some kind of unending potential for our heroes, adventure awaiting them at every turn. Well now, any sane adult with a brain in their head knows that a real adventure can be dangerous. That is exactly what this place is. Before you get mad at me for ruining your childhood, let me just say, IT'S TRUE. You cannot possibly imagine the kind of power magic can hold. I know, you must think I think you're stupid. But really, without witnessing it myself, I wouldn't have believed it. Power corrupts. This is just a fact. So imagine the corruption on a magical scale. The toll it can take on a magical creature, let alone an ordinary human who doesn't know how to handle it properly. It can be pretty gruesome. Nothing like the fairy godmother you would probably be thinking of. To be honest, Haven really is beautiful, at least in a creepy nature sort of way. But there is that common saying: looks can be deceiving.

I get it, I get it. You don't want to believe me. It's understandable. I'm completely shattering all of your knowledge of the fairytales you grew up on. I am tearing apart what you thought you knew about the world, and you have no idea who I am or how I know any of this. I suppose it's only fair I introduce myself if I'm going to ask you to blindly believe me. My name is Addison Knight. Haven is where I lost everything. So, whether you choose to believe it or not, I'm here to tell you my story.