Six Crimson Cranes

Princess Shiori'anma harbors a forbidden secret: magic courses through her veins. On the morning of her unwanted betrothal, her powers erupt, drawing the attention of her sorcerous stepmother, Raikama. In a cruel twist of fate, Raikama banishes Shiori, transforming her six beloved brothers into magnificent cranes, and binds Shiori with a dire curse: for every word she utters, one of her brothers will die. Mute and alone, Shiori embarks on a perilous quest to break the enchantment, her only companions a loyal paper bird and a mercurial dragon. As she navigates a world filled with ancient magic, dangerous conspiracies, and unexpected alliances, including one with the very boy she was meant to marry, Shiori must learn to trust in her own burgeoning powers. Her journey is not just about saving her family, but also about uncovering a dark plot that threatens to unravel her kingdom, forcing her to embrace the magic she's always been taught to suppress.