The story follows Silvie, a former child soldier and magical sentry who used to project her mind into a wolf to fight the "cadaveri"—walking corpses that plague the land. After losing her magic and hearing in one ear during a traumatic mission, she is sent to the wealthy canal city of Arteria to serve as an alchemist’s apprentice. Key Characters:
The disabled protagonist struggling to find a new identity without her magic. Hollow Witch
Emily Davenport, a "magic crimes consultant" and nurse, investigates a high-profile murder involving a shaman. She must solve the crime while dealing with a predator she has no magical defense against. Historical & Folklore Variations The story follows Silvie, a former child soldier