haven - zb1

prologue

Once upon a time, there was a man with incredible powers. He had the ability to manipulate and fabricate any of the four elements. You would think that a man with that amount of power would use it for the greater good, or perhaps against it. However, the all-powerful man only used it for himself. He hid away from both his community and his enemies, choosing to stay in isolation with only a few confidants. Together, they formed a sanctuary where they could be safe, comfortable and content.

Over time, the man grew old and weary. Despite the care and attention he received from those around him, his poor condition deteriorated. Then, there came a day where he drew his last breath.

And he died. But instead of festering into nothing but rot and bone, the most extraordinary thing happened. His body, once a vessel pulsating with the strongest of magic, disintegrated into four peculiar orbs.

Now, those familiar with this legend would recognise the significance of orbs. In this situation, the four orbs each carried one of his four incredible elemental powers, air, earth, fire and water. From these orbs spawned beings, not quite human but not completely alien either. These beings went on to produce generations of children who all were blessed with one of the four powers. However, unlike what their ancestors had wished for, these children, over time, lived in disharmony and eventually divided.