God created witches to help humanity grow, but they’ve grown beyond the need for witches and now see them as a reminder of their own fragility. The extermination of the witches was swift and brutal, but it’s far from over! The Kingdoms of Ruin (Episode 1) – And So, Our Story Begins What did you […]
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The Kingdoms of Ruin – Episode 1
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