No Place For Heroes

Prologue

The night's dark and cold, howling and shattering branches are heard deep with the forest, but gather 'round, my friends, join me around this warming fire and let me tell you a story to light the hearth inside your spirits. A story of hope, a story of tragedy, a story of warriors like us. Earthania, Once a land of peace and prosperity, was plunged into chaos when the Arkane Cataclysm struck. The Source, a powerful otherworldly energy, flooded the entire world corrupting everything in its wake. Cities left in ruins, the people struggling to survive against the monstrous beings born from the twisted power.
Monsters, beasts born out of the Source's corruption, mutated and twisted by its dark energy, came in all shapes and sizes, some barely resembling the creatures they once were, all of them incredibly dangerous with an insatiable hunger for flesh and a savage mind that makes them a constant threat to humanity. But fear not, travelers, for a group of skilled warriors known as Seekers emerged to fight back against the monster menace.
The Seekers, brave individuals who dedicate their lives to hunting and exterminating monsters, wielded the power of enchanted weapons and items called the Arkane Relics, created by powerful Sourcerers by imbuing everyday objects with magic. The Relics granted the Seekers certain magic abilities in order for them to fight monsters with greater ease.
Coming from all walks of life, Seekers were united by their goal to rid the world of monsters and make it safe for humanity once more. Seeker Guilds were formed for the sharing of resources and knowledge to better combat the monsters. but the Seeker's way of life wasn't an easy one. The danger of monster attacks is constant, and every day could be their last. Yet, valiantly, they continue to fight, driven by a sense of duty and purpose. They know that they are the last line of defense between humanity and extinction is an unending battle for Earthania. No matter how many Seekers are out there fighting, there are always more monsters waiting to take their place. But the Seekers fight on, hoping that someday they will be able to rid the world of the monster's threat once and for all.
I am the 'Bard', in my lifetime I've had many names, but this one means something to me, to my core. As a Bard it's my duty to travel the world sharing the stories of our greatest heroes, and our greatest tragedy... yes. 'The Great War' my friends. I know we're still hurting but the new generations need to know.
The Great War shook Earthania to its core was a tragedy that no one could have foreseen. It began with small skirmishes between neighboring kingdoms, but soon escalated into a full-scale conflict that engulfed the entire continent, no, the entire world. Friend turned against friend, brother against brother, as the once-proud nations crumbled under the weight of their own ambition.
For years, the war raged on, with no end in sight. Humanity was on the brink of collapse, with death, hunger, poverty, crime, murder, and monsters lurking around every corner in the Badlands. It was in this darkest hour that a legendary Seeker emerged, a woman known only as the Warper.
The Warper was a force to be reckoned with, a master of the Arkane and a warrior without equal. She fought on the front lines, leading the charge against the Anti-Arkanists of the Scarlet Empire and the armies of the warring kingdoms. With her strength and skill, she turned the tide of the war, bringing hope to the hearts of those who had all but given up.
Years have passed since the war ended, but the scars it left behind still linger. The world is still recovering from its devastation, and the monsters continue to prowl the Badlands, preying on the weak and the unwary. But despite all this, the people of Earthania have not lost hope. For they still have faith in the Warper, the one who saved them from the brink of destruction.
But before anyone knew, the Warper disappeared. Some say she died in battle, others say she simply vanished without a trace. But regardless of what happened, her legacy lives on. Legend has it that one day a new Seeker will emerge, a new Warper, the one who will bring forth the kingdom of heaven and restore the peace that was lost so long ago.
So fear not, my fellow Seekers, for though the night may be long and the road ahead may be difficult, the light of hope still shines bright. And one day, when the world is ready, the Warper will return, and both monsters and darkness will be vanquished. My friends, warriors, Seekers. Let us sing in the warmth of the fire, and cast away the spirits of the night.

"Gather round, my people, lend me your ears
For I have a song of victory and tears
Of a Seeker known as the Warper, who saved us all
And though she's gone, her legend will never fall

In the Great War, the Scarlet Empire loomed
Their tyranny threatened us all to our doom
But the Warper stood strong, with the Source in her hands
She fought through the monsters of the Badlands

Her enemies fell, one by one
As she marched on, until the battle was won
The Warper's victory was a sight to behold
Her deeds were sung in stories untold

But as the years passed, she disappeared
Leaving the people with anxiety and fear
We still remember her courage and might
As we wait for a new Warper to fight."

- The Warper's Legacy