From the prestigious smithing clans of the Astral Kingdom, Orin Stonewood commanded everything—fortune, renown, skill, and charismatic presence. Until age twenty-five shattered it all. A malevolent curse seized him, condemning him to endless cycles of ascension and descent across each new life. His ninth reincarnation transforms him into Zmey Ashbane, thrust into a realm of harrowing marvels where every encounter threatens to bind him. Yet one singular purpose remains: to sever the curse's grip and become destiny's master rather than its plaything, reclaiming control over his fractured existence. Updates: 28 chapters per week | Gradual progression throughout; reader engagement typically clarifies by chapter 100. Series continues through chapter 60.