The World of Abilities

In a world where legends are born and legends die, the line between ordinary and extraordinary is drawn in blood and power. Ability users, individuals blessed—or cursed—with supernatural powers, have shaped history, forging a reality where their existence is both revered and feared. Across continents, nations built their foundations on the backs of these users, who serve as protectors, soldiers, and sometimes, harbingers of chaos.

For most citizens, life is a balance of routine and uncertainty, where the mundane coexists with the extraordinary. The general populace—ordinary people without abilities—thrives under the watchful eyes of those who wield power, their lives made easier by the influence of ability users. Some of these users are enlisted in the military, where they receive training and rankings that define their place in society, while others pursue careers in fields that require their unique skills. But beneath the surface, tensions simmer, as not all users control their powers as intended.

The Ranking Assessment is a crucial rite of passage, a system designed to classify ability users from a young age. Children are tested at the tender age of five, monitored closely for signs of Mana—the lifeblood of abilities. Those who exhibit the potential to wield power are placed on a path that leads to further assessments.

By age fourteen, their abilities are evaluated once more, and those who demonstrate sufficient promise are mandated by law to enroll in the Military Academy, irrespective of their personal aspirations.

Here, they are trained to harness their powers, preparing for the final assessment that awaits them on their eighteenth birthday.

For ability users, a small pin—a mark of their rank—serves as both a badge of honor and a warning. The ranks are clearly defined, each color representing a different level of power and responsibility:

Griseo (Grey): Common ability users, those who exhibit basic powers. They wear a grey pin, serving in roles that require moderate skill.

Viridi (Green): Rare ability users, marked with green pins, known for their more pronounced skills that often set them apart from the average citizen.

Rubra (Red): Unique ability users who wear red pins, their powers significant enough to warrant attention and respect within the community.

Aurum (Gold): The elite among ability users, a rare breed with formidable powers—some even possess dual abilities. Those who bear the gold pin are celebrated and feared, seen as potential leaders or formidable warriors.

But lurking in the shadows of this structured society is the Ater Mors (Black) rank, known as ARM users. These individuals are legends in their own right, with abilities so rare that only one ARM user has ever been recorded in history. The last known ARM user hails from Clareo, a nation that prides itself on its military might. The identity of this legendary figure remains shrouded in mystery, closely guarded by a government that fears the repercussions of their powers falling into the wrong hands.

Despite the legend's passing, the echo of their achievements still resonates throughout Clareo. The tales of the ARM user—who fought valiantly in wars, saving countless lives—are woven into the fabric of national pride. Yet, no records of their true abilities exist, and any mention of their identity is met with silence. The previous Clareo government ensured that any information concerning the ARM user remained tightly controlled, utilizing Aurum users to prevent any leaks about their powers, erasing traces of their existence from history.

As generations passed without another ARM to follow in their footsteps, the legacy became a ghostly reminder of Clareo's military supremacy, a shadow that loomed over future ability users. While the country continued to boast a formidable army filled with newly awakened Aurum users, the absence of a legendary ARM user left a void that would take more than time to fill.

In this intricate world, where legends walk among mortals, three brothers emerged from the depths of the Bellator lineage. They would become intertwined with the fate of their nation, battling the encroaching darkness and discovering the true nature of power, loyalty, and sacrifice. As Val, Ember, and Exeo took their first steps into a future rife with challenges, they would learn that the greatest battles lay ahead—not just against their enemies, but against the very fabric of their own destinies.

The Bellator brothers were not just heirs to a legacy; they were destined to carve their own names into the annals of history.