Evergrace

Since birth, the “cursed mark” fearfully known as the Crest was branded on Darius’s right hand. As the fears revolving around the Crest grew out of control, a mysterious power suddenly activated within the young boy - resulting in the loss of his childhood friend, Sharline. From then on, he honed his swordplay in hopes of becoming one of the legendary “Four Swordsmen of Solta,” all for the day he could exact his revenge.

Heeding the government’s desire for control, Darius headed towards the Billiana Forest, where its sacred trees of creation are worshipped by the village of Morea. But there, Darius’s Crest activates once more… (...)

The whole story of the popular PS2 RPG, finally realized in novelization!