Six Crimson Cranes

Princess Shiori'anma of Kiata harbors a forbidden secret: magic runs through her veins. On the morning of her unwanted betrothal, her powers unexpectedly surface, catching the attention of her stepmother, Raikama. A sorceress in her own right, Raikama swiftly banishes Shiori and transforms her six princely brothers into cranes.

Shiori herself is bound by a cruel curse: a magical bowl conceals her identity, and with every word she speaks, one of her brothers will die. Alone, voiceless, and penniless, she embarks on a desperate quest to break the enchantment and save her family. Her journey will lead her to uncover a dark conspiracy threatening her kingdom, forcing her to trust in unlikely allies - a paper bird, a shapeshifting dragon, and the very lord she once sought to avoid marrying - as she confronts the magic she was taught to suppress.