The Last Witch Hunter

In a world shrouded in mystery, where magic reigns and humans fear, the coexistence of two species has spawned a centuries-old conflict. Witch hunters and the coven of witches have been engaged in an unrelenting struggle for dominance, with neither side willing to surrender. At the heart of this unyielding war lies the legend of Kaulder, a fearless warrior blessed – or cursed – with immortality. Born with a divine purpose, Kaulder has dedicated his immortal life to eradicating the threat of witchcraft, striving for a world where humans can live without fear of their cursed brethren. Kaulder's tale begins centuries ago, in an era shrouded in darkness. He was a skilled hunter, driven by his unyielding resolve to protect humanity from the clutches of evil. It was during this perilous time that Kaulder faced his greatest challenge: a ferocious battle against the Witch Queen. The dark sorceress ruled over her coven with an iron fist, enacting a malevolent reign of terror across the land. As Kaulder confronted the Witch Queen, his bravery and skill earned him the nickname 'The Last Witch Hunter.' However, just as victory seemed within his grasp, the Witch Queen exacted a dreadful revenge. In the moments right before her death, the Witch Queen cursed Kaulder with a foreboding prophecy: he would live eternally, forever trapped in his own flesh, forced to endure the weight of his own mortality without the blessings of youth or the comfort of death. Unbeknownst to Kaulder, this curse would have a profound impact on his existence, detaching him from the mortal world. More agonizing still, the Witch Queen broke Kaulder's connection with his cherished wife, Aurora, and their infant daughter. As Kaulder fought on against the curse, he could not comprehend the reason for the unending sorrow that seized his heart, nor did he understand the gravity of his new standing. As the centuries unfold, Kaulder shoulders the burden of his peculiar existence. Wracked by loneliness, he forms an unshakeable bond with the Order of the Witch Hunters, living among them and working tirelessly to vanquish rogue witches and combat their threat. Although his life has spanned centuries, Kaulder maintains his duties as the vanguard of human society against the existential threat that witches pose. Traversing continents and ages, Kaulder stalks the shadows, a constant force against the Black Death that threatened to decimate human civilization. Despite his unwavering resolve and unshakeable loyalty to the Order, Kaulder remains acutely aware of the pain that drives him forward. He recalls countless nights spent longing for his lost family, cherishing the memories of their laughter, their tears, and their fleeting joys. In a perpetual cycle of mourning for all he once knew, the silence in his heart serves as a constant reminder of his existence and an enduring inspiration for his crusade. Years pass, as Kaulder leaves his marked presence on the landscape. When he rises anew, he has moved to modern-day New York City, adopting a more relaxed demeanor and integrating into human society with caution. Under an assumed identity, Kaulder now leads a quiet existence as a freelance exterminator specializing in the pestilence that threatens the world: witches. A chance encounter with an ancient tome that potentially holds the key to lifting the Witch Queen's curse places Kaulder at the focal point of two entwined narrative threads. On one hand, there's the promise of redemption: he might be reunited with his loved ones, ending the ceaseless suffering that has defined him across the ages. On the other, an age-old nemesis, a particularly cunning and resourceful witch known as Belial, seeks to claim the ancient tome for her own revival of her dark craft. In this intricate dance of fate, Kaulder is led down a complex path where the most important question surfaces: should he follow the clue or allow Belial her victory, opening a Pandora's box that would finally crush the world under the eternal fear of witches.