THE BALLAD OF KALYAN: SMOKE AND SHADOW

He was a whisper, his name uttered in fearful awe. Kalyan, they called him. A demon of the flame. His stories were spun by the firelight, tales of ruthlessness and control. Some said he was a savior, others a mere man driven to extremes. The truth, like the smoke that perpetually clung to his memories, remained forever hidden. His presence was fe