Introduction: "He who fights with monsters should be careful lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you."— Friedrich Nietzsche, Beyond Good and EvilGideon Vogt, a hardened ex-soldier, is a man haunted by the ghosts of his past. The leader of an elite squadron, bound by loyalty and skill, he now finds himself a lone survivor, drowning in guilt and whiskey. But when a cryptic artifact pulls him into the heart of a conspiracy, Gideon’s self-imposed exile turns into a hunt for the truth. His journey leads him to Zeelandia, a lost land where magic thrives and forgotten powers stir. In this realm of myths and monsters, Gideon must navigate a world steeped in danger and secrets. Allies may be scarce, and his enemies closer than he dares to imagine.As the lines between vengeance and destiny blur, Gideon is faced with a question: Will he uncover the truth behind his team’s betrayal—or lose himself in the process?...