Over The Horizon

Prologue

In the beginning, two beings existed: Chaos and Will. These two entities converged and gave birth to a realm known as the "Horizon" - a place brimming with magic and wonder. The creation of this realm sparked the emergence of a diverse array of creatures, including Humans, Elves, Alchamians, Dwarfs, and Giants. These beings coexisted harmoniously.

As years passed, these creatures evolved, and their creators, Chaos and Will, grew deeply fond of their world. They chose to live among their creations as ordinary individuals, taking on the names Ateranus (representing Will) and Pandora (representing Chaos). Eventually, their love led to the birth of a new being, a child born of both Chaos and Will. Although the child's birth was long-awaited, Ateranus and Pandora patiently awaited his rise.

Over time, they realized that their powers grew stronger through the emotions of the creatures they had spawned. Pandora, consumed by an insatiable thirst for power, descended into darkness and despair, mercilessly slaughtering many to acquire more strength. Just as she was on the brink of unleashing chaos upon the world, Ateranus intervened to end her reign of terror.

Their ensuing battle was of unimaginable scale. Just as Pandora was about to overwhelm Ateranus, a surge of power coursed through him, fueled by the unwavering will of the creatures to survive. With this newfound strength, Ateranus delivered a decisive blow to Pandora. She fell, and her power threatened to spread chaos throughout the world, dooming the planet to eternal turmoil.

In the nick of time, Ateranus harnessed his remaining power to seal fragments of Pandora's chaos into various orbs, preventing her from regaining her strength. The battle concluded, but Ateranus was severely weakened. He descended to the people who remained unaware of his true nature or Pandora's origin. Entrusting the orbs to them, he instructed them to keep the orbs far apart. He then journeyed to a hidden cave with his child.

Utilizing the last of his strength, Ateranus forged a spear, imbuing the child with its power before vanishing from existence. The people regarded him as their divine savior, and they established separate kingdoms to safeguard the orbs and thwart any attempt to reunite them.

As years passed, these kingdoms flourished and advanced significantly. One fateful day, a man discovered the concealed cave where Ateranus's child resided. Inside, he encountered a glowing crystal, containing what appeared to be a child within it. Drawing closer, the spirit of Ateranus materialized and addressed him, "I bequeath to you a savior who will one day guide you into a new era. Care for him as you journey through life and hand him this when he comes of age." With those words, Ateranus vanished.

The crystal began to shatter, and the man swiftly retrieved the child. From that moment, he named the child "Aideus." The question lingered: would this child truly lead these people into an era of peace or one of damnation?