ASHBOUND Chapter 1

Chapter 1 summary: Ash lives a quiet life in a coastal farming village within the Free Realms, helping his family and sparring with his older brother, Kael. He believes strength should be restrained and avoids involving himself in conflict, convinced that caring too deeply only leads to hesitation. When Realm soldiers arrive to investigate unregistered Astra activity, Ash tries to stay out of their way. But as the situation escalates and innocent villagers are put in danger, Ash is forced to act. In choosing to protect others, he unleashes a power he does not understand—one that appears suddenly and fades just as quickly, leaving him exhausted and shaken. The soldiers retreat, but the consequences remain. The villagers look on in fear, reports are filed, and Ash is classified as a threat. Realizing his home is no longer safe, Ash prepares to leave. With Kael at his side, he walks away from the only life he has known, unaware that the choice he made has already set much larger forces in motion.Chapter 1 summary: Ash lives a quiet life in a coastal farming village within the Free Realms, helping his family and sparring with his older brother, Kael. He believes strength should be restrained and avoids involving himself in conflict, convinced that caring too deeply only leads to hesitation. When Realm soldiers arrive to investigate unregistered Astra activity, Ash tries to stay out of their way. But as the situation escalates and innocent villagers are put in danger, Ash is forced to act. In choosing to protect others, he unleashes a power he does not understand—one that appears suddenly and fades just as quickly, leaving him exhausted and shaken. The soldiers retreat, but the consequences remain. The villagers look on in fear, reports are filed, and Ash is classified as a threat. Realizing his home is no longer safe, Ash prepares to leave. With Kael at his side, he walks away from the only life he has known, unaware that the choice he made has already set much larger forces in motion.Chapter 1 summary: Ash lives a quiet life in a coastal farming village within the Free Realms, helping his family and sparring with his older brother, Kael. He believes strength should be restrained and avoids involving himself in conflict, convinced that caring too deeply only leads to hesitation. When Realm soldiers arrive to investigate unregistered Astra activity, Ash tries to stay out of their way. But as the situation escalates and innocent villagers are put in danger, Ash is forced to act. In choosing to protect others, he unleashes a power he does not understand—one that appears suddenly and fades just as quickly, leaving him exhausted and shaken. The soldiers retreat, but the consequences remain. The villagers look on in fear, reports are filed, and Ash is classified as a threat. Realizing his home is no longer safe, Ash prepares to leave. With Kael at his side, he walks away from the only life he has known, unaware that the choice he made has already set much larger forces in motion.