1 Beginnings

Year 4026, a thousand years past since the war which desolated the whole land broke out. The scars left behind by this war can still be seen yet humanity still struggles and continues to rise despite the difficulties that they have to face on their so called - New World.

"Hey! Get back here! Damn it... We lost him. Search for him quickly! He must still be around here!"

*pant* *gasp* *pant*

A youth breathed heavily as he hid beneath a couple of barrels and crates that lined up beside a nearby house. He observed first his surroundings to check if it was clear and ran swiftly towards the town's outskirts.

Machineries and the development and discovery of new technologies helped mankind in their immediate rise towards an industrialized civilization.

"O, dear Creator, we pray to thee the safety of your people. Free us from the grasps of the Emperor. We seek the hope that you give unto us!"

An old man who wore a white robe spoke as he kneeled before a blue crystal which was enveloped by an eerie bluish light.

"Sir Valmeur, their troops are marching onwards to our camp!"

"Ready thy men and prepare for battle! We'll buy the others time as they seeketh refuge!"

"Yes sir!"

There remained no peace however... Even after the rise of men and the end of the war, people of high positions searched for greater power.

"Commander, the Northern Temple offered no resistance on our attack. All of them were slain as ordered by the Emperor."

"Okay... And the girl?"

"She's being taken to our airship now, Commander!"

"Very well... Men, prepare for take off! We will be heading back to the Castle!"

"Sir, yes sir!"

Those with power, abuse it. And use it to gain control over the weak...

"People of Arteli! As ordered by the Emperor, we will be taking your firstborns and will train them as the Emperor's own knights. Those who plan on oppressing His Majesty will face execution!"

Those children who were held by the Empire were thought the ways of darkness...

"Soldiers... Salute!"

"Lower thy heads for the Emperor shall grant you thy knighhood!"

But despite this dark era... There lies a single ray of light. A ray of hope...