Introduction

In a long-lost world, a forgotten universe that existed long before our own was merely a fleeting thought. A once-revered guardian, Mortuus, stands at the brink of despair. As one of the Eight Ascendants, he wields the immense powers of darkness and death, tasked with holding back an all-consuming void. Yet, over the centuries, the burden of his role warps his mind, filling it with paranoia and delusions. Convinced that his fellow guardians seek to betray him, Mortuus unleashes chaos upon the very allies he once fought alongside, igniting a catastrophic battle that shakes the fabric of reality.

In the wake of a titanic clash, as Mortuus stands subdued before the melancholic assembly of guardians, his voice weaves a dark tapestry of fate, resonating with a rhythm that stirs the air:

"In whispers of darkness and shadows of fate, 

From bloodlines unknown, a reckoning waits. 

In the silence of night, where dread takes its form, 

A hero shall rise, or a villain be born.

Through veils of the past, their lineage concealed, 

The echoes of lineage, a secret revealed. 

From the depths of despair, their destinies call, 

A spark of salvation or the darkness' thrall.

Hidden in realms where lost legends sleep, 

A choice will awake that runs oh so deep. 

By the flames of ambition, true natures defined, 

In the heart of the hero, or the villain they find.

O heed these dark omens when the fates intertwine, 

For within the abyss, both brilliance and malice align. 

As the world watches closely, as whispers ignite, 

Know that from the unknown emerges the light or the night.

This prophecy sparks a flame within a new generation, urging them to unravel the depths of their bloodlines, for any of the eight ascendants may harbour the key to salvation or ruin. Each step on their perilous journey beckons them closer to their ultimate fate, leaving the world on the brink of heroism or downfall. Will they rise as champions of the new age, a true warrior, a Bellator, or will they succumb to the allure of power and despair? The epic saga unfolds, entwined in the fabric of destiny.

As the story unfolds, unlikely heroes emerge, each linked by a hidden lineage to Mortuus, to face both external threats and their inner demons. They must navigate a rich tapestry of alliances and betrayals, drawing inspiration from legends and lore while facing colossal challenges. The journey will test their courage and resolve, ultimately determining whether they can harness the potent legacy of Mortuus and prevent the catastrophic fate he foretold. In this interplay of light and darkness, friendship and sacrifice, they must forge their destinies and decide the fate of all worlds.