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Prelude

Welcome to the world of Abrexar. A world full of many species of human, demi human, fae and more. From beautiful crystal blue seas to tall mountain passes there is so much to see and do. It is here that our adventures begin with a young elven girl who's just turned 13 named Estra Herdove.

In this world all people are gifted a crest by the godess lyzel. Crests determine your future options and the paths open to you. The mage crest showcases those with inate magical affinities. The crest of the warrior boasts great physical strength and a warriors heart. The scholars crest is bestowed to those with a great hunger for knowledge and learning. The null crest is given to those who follow no direct path, this is the most common crest. The final crest is the most rare. It's given to only a few each year. Those who recieve it though have no boundaries between the attributes of other crests.

Once a year each kingdoms castle city holds the crest giving festival. All 13 year olds in the kingdom gather to receive their crest. Those who recieve crests other than null are then granted the opportunity to goto the royal academy. Scholars are given the option to join a research institute. Nulls unfortunately head back to their homes to presue other options. The most rare of crests only granted to a select few every year is the hero's crest. The first record of the hero's crest was the great hero Lucien who battled the first demon king. Those who recieve the hero's crest usually go on to be commanders of the royal knights.

It is here at the ceremony in Lucivena the elven capital that we begin our story. Estra traveled far from a small farming village named Sylhonor in the outskirts of the continent of Luella.

Lucivena is a bustling city. The gate leads immediately to a large market filled with stalls full of fruits, meats, armor, weapons, jewelry and cloths. The street leads to the guild district next were all the guilds reside and conduct their business. From the heroic adventurers guild to the long standing merchants guild. Scholars also register their research facilities here at the guild of knowledge. Exiting the guild district leads you to were the ceremony will take place, the arena.

The arena is a large circular arena with high walls of seats for all those who wish to view the festivities. The seats are full of citizens and families of the children recieving their crests. The center of the arena floor is full of young 13 year old elfs waiting impatiently for the ceremony to begin. Estra is to the right side of the gathering speaking with her childhood friend Sylas.