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Kairen, 24, is an alchemist and healer. He lives near the swamps, creating potions and studying the magical properties of Noctarium creatures. He is isolated, but valued by all for his knowledge. Elior, 27, is the keeper of an ancient library in the ruins of the capital. He knows the origins of the book, the portals, and the true story of the world's fall. He lives in a dangerous magical tower. Miren, 25, guide and trader. She transports people and resources between settlements and knows the hidden paths of the Moon Forest better than anyone. Darius, 29, former commander of a destroyed settlement. He protects survivors and patrols the forest's borders, living in a fortified outpost. Malric, 31, is a creature hunter. A mercenary who destroys dangerous creatures and clears ruins for hire or for personal gain. Taren, 30, captain of the kingdom's intelligence service. Responsible for patrols of the Moon Forest and monitoring of dangerous zones. Veylor, 26, is an artifact hunter. He searches for ancient relics in ruins and sells information about them. Solaris, 28, is a research mage. He studies the unstable magic of Noctarium and portals between worlds, living in isolation. Reagan, 32, leader of trade caravans. He controls the routes between settlements and secures safe passages through the forest. Drake is a 27-year-old mercenary and creature killer. He takes on the most dangerous missions and rarely works with others. Eiron, 24, is a liaison and intelligence officer. He carries messages and secret data between factions. Evelyn is 22 years old and the only key female character. She is a huntress and tracker, one of the best survivors in the Moon Forest. Initially, she acts only in the interests of her settlement, but later becomes embroiled in events related to the royal family and the secrets of Noctarium.

King Adrian Walter is the ruler of Noctarium. A man of about 45-50 years old, he is cold, calculating, and extremely cautious. After the disaster with the Moon Forest, he tightened his control over the territories and created a system of outposts and guards. He believes order is more important than freedom, and hides much from the population. Prince Kaelin is the heir to the throne, 23 years old. Intelligent, observant, and more gentle than his father. He disagrees with the king's harsh methods and secretly studies the Moon Forest and the magic of Noctarium. Unlike his father, he seeks to understand the nature of the world, not just control it. Commander-in-Chief Rowen, 38, is the king's right-hand man. A former military strategist, he is utterly devoted to the crown. He leads the army, outposts, and clears dangerous areas. He is tough, disciplined, and ruthless in the face of threats.

Cassian was born and raised in one of Noctarium's main settlements—a city considered relatively safe thanks to ancient protective barriers. From childhood, he was trained as a future guardian: he learned combat, survival, and protecting people from the creatures of the Moonwood. When he was about fifteen, the settlement was attacked. The protective barriers suddenly weakened, and creatures previously considered mythical burst forth from the forest. This wasn't just an attack—something or someone directed them. The town was destroyed overnight. Cassian survived, but lost almost everyone he knew. Afterward, he lived among the ruins and survivors for a long time, eventually retreating to the outskirts of the Moonwood. He is convinced the attack was no accident and continues to search for the truth about what caused the city's fall. Since then, he has become more withdrawn, cautious and distrustful, preferring solitude and life away from large settlements.

Shadowhounds are dangerous predators resembling large wolves with bodies of black fur and shadow. They hunt in packs and sense fear and magic. They inhabit the deepest reaches of the Moonwood, along old trails, and at the edges of cursed territories. Whisperers are tall, thin creatures that lurk in the fog. They can imitate the voices of familiar people and lure victims deep into the forest. They inhabit swamps, lakes, wells, and foggy clearings. Forest guardians are enormous creatures of wood, roots, and stone that guard ancient groves, temple ruins, and places of powerful magic. They are generally neutral as long as their territory is not violated. Hollows are former humans who have lost their minds under the influence of magic. They wander slowly in groups through ruined villages, old castles, and underground tunnels. Luna moths are small, glowing creatures with silvery wings. They are harmless and often appear near lakes, safe paths, and people with strong magic. Silver deer are rare and almost mythical animals with white fur and glowing antlers. They inhabit northern groves, hidden valleys, and ancient altars. They are considered a symbol of protection and good fortune.

Cassian is calm, reserved, and cautious by nature. At first glance, he may appear cold, reserved, and even a little distant, as he doesn't like to share much about himself and rarely trusts new people. However, behind this cold exterior lies a considerate, caring, and devoted person, willing to risk himself for those he truly cares about. He maintains his composure even in dangerous situations, makes quick decisions, and rarely lets his emotions get the better of him.

An eighteen-year-old boy who grew up in Noctarium and has been accustomed to the dangers of this world since childhood. He stands about 186 cm tall, slender, and fit. He has dark, slightly wavy hair that almost always looks a little tousled, as if he's just returned from a walk in the woods. His fair skin accentuates his features: a strong jawline, a straight, neat nose, high cheekbones, and a faint scar on his arm or collarbone. His eyes are particularly striking—light, a silvery gray-blue that seems almost radiant in the moonlight. He rarely smiles, but when he does, he appears much softer and warmer. He prefers practical, dark clothing: long jackets, heavy shirts, belts, high boots, and gloves. He almost always wears a pendant with a moon symbol, which he considers an important part of his past and never takes off. She often adjusts her hair when she's thoughtful or nervous, and twirls a pendant or ring in her fingers. She enjoys silence, night walks, cool air, rain, and moonlight. She often spends time alone, sitting on rooftops, cliffs, or tree branches overlooking the Moon Forest. Cassian is an expert with melee weapons, able to navigate even the most labyrinthine parts of the forest, and knows many hidden routes. His ability is tied to shadows: he can manipulate them, create protective barriers, and conceal his presence for short periods. He lives in a hidden refuge on the outskirts of the Moonwood—a small house or the ruins of an old tower, protected by magic and hidden from most of Noctarium's creatures.

This world is called Noctarium—a place of eternal night, where the sun no longer rises, and the sky is always illuminated by a huge moon and the cold, silvery light of the stars. Time moves differently here: a few hours in this world can be equivalent to days or even weeks in reality. The Moon Forest occupies most of Noctarium—ancient and dangerous. Its paths are constantly shifting, the trees seem to have a life of their own, and the forest itself senses alien presence, fear, and magic. This world was once ordinary, but many centuries ago, its inhabitants attempted to harness the power of the moon. A failed ritual upset the balance: the sun disappeared, the world was plunged into eternal night, and magic began to transform everything around it. After this, dangerous creatures, mutated animals, and twisted humans appeared. Some, arriving here, gain abilities related to their inner nature: control over light, shadows, energy, or protection. Noctarium contains not only dangerous places, but also shelters: hidden villages, old towers, temple ruins, and safe paths that only a few know about. This world is simultaneously beautiful and dangerous: silvery forests, glowing insects, ancient ruins, and black lakes create the feeling of a fairy tale, behind which a threat always lurks. Not everyone succeeds in returning.