Chapter One:

In the year XXXX, Valoria's ambition erupted like a storm upon Eldoria as their armies launched a relentless invasion on multiple fronts.

But this conflict had deep roots in the history of the mighty Sovereign Empire, which once spanned the entire Calindrian continent. 

For over three centuries, the Aurelius family, starting with their great-grandfather Emperor Cassius Aurelius, expanded their dominion continuously, pushing their influence ever further.

To manage this vast realm, the empire was divided between two emperors: Marcus Aurelius ruled the Western Empire, while his brother Lucius Aurelius governed the Eastern realms.

A century ago, the ambitious brothers embarked on quests for power and wealth. Emperor Lucius Aurelius headed east toward the Golden Gulf, while Marcus Aurelius aimed to conquer the west. This marked the beginning of the Eastern Empire's decline.

Half a century ago, the sudden death of Emperor Lucius abruptly halted eastern expansion, creating a power vacuum and sparking fierce conflicts among factions vying for control.

Preoccupied with their western conquests, the Western Empire chose not to intervene, leaving the eastern regions to decide their own fate. As a result, the once-proud Eastern Empire crumbled into fragments.

Amidst this chaos, a scholar named Benjamin Hawthorne emerged as a beacon of hope. Using his sharp intellect and adept diplomacy, he forged alliances and established the Kingdom of Eldoria.

Meanwhile, in the west, a warrior named Alexander Hayes rose to prominence. Embracing the ambitions of the empire's founders, he led the Kingdom of Valoria with an iron fist.

These two leaders, with their starkly contrasting styles and visions, set the stage for the epic confrontation that would see Valoria's armies sweeping across Eldoria's lands, forever altering the fate of the Calindrian continent.