When Varian, the feared villain of the fantasy RPG Talismanic, uses the game’s legendary Talisman artifacts to break free from his digital world, he expects to escape alone. Instead, he accidentally pulls other characters into the real world—a place none of them understand.

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Stranded in upstate New York, the once-mighty figures of Talismanic are mistaken for cosplayers preparing for a gaming convention. Their so-called hero, Sebastian, remains mysteriously dormant, while Sawyer, the game’s top player and a college student, is the only one who realizes the truth. As Varian struggles to carve out his own path—free from the script that forced him into villainy—he must navigate a world that isn’t built for him, all while confronting his fractured past with Sebastian and the party that refuses to trust him.

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But their time is running out. The game is collapsing, and with it, their very existence. To survive, they must track down Talismanic’s elusive creator and uncover why they were brought here in the first place. However, not everyone wants to return—and staying may come at a cost none of them are prepared to pay.

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In this dark fantasy mystery, packed with action, humor, and moments of self-discovery, Talismanic explores the fragile line between fate and free will, and what it truly means to take control of your own story.