Chapter 3 - WHISPERS OF OAKHAVEN

Struggling against the limits of his cursed body, Paws begins his training in earnest and learns that sheer effort isn’t enough to overcome the noise consuming him. A visit to Oakhaven’s market exposes the quiet divides of the village and leads to an unexpected tool that gives him something to anchor his focus. As Paws takes his first real steps toward control, subtle signs emerge that his progress has not gone unnoticed—by allies, observers, and forces quietly shaping the trials ahead.