Threads of Fate

Introduction: The Threads of Time

In the beginning, the world was shaped by forces older than memory—by the mana that coursed through the land, the sea, and the sky. It is said that before the rise of kingdoms, before the birth of heroes and villains, magic was raw and untamed, a force as wild and unpredictable as the winds that howl across the frozen plains. That magic still pulses through every living thing, binding all creatures and places, linking the present to the distant past and the unknown future.

This is a world built upon that magic, but magic alone does not shape destiny. It is the people—kings and commoners, mages and warriors, villains and heroes—who have written the history of this land in blood, in sorrow, and in hope.

From the towering spires of ancient kingdoms to the depths of forgotten dungeons, these are stories of struggle and triumph, of love and loss, of the constant war between light and shadow. Some heroes will rise to legend, their names whispered in taverns and sung in battle hymns. Others will fall, their sacrifices lost to the mists of time.

But every action, every choice, leaves its mark. The echoes of those who came before ripple through the centuries, and though kingdoms may rise and fall, though magic may shift and change, the stories of those who lived and fought will never be forgotten. Each life is a thread woven into the grand tapestry of this world—a tapestry that stretches across eons.

This anthology is not merely a collection of tales. It is a living history. Every story is but one thread in a much larger weave, connecting the past to the present, and hinting at the future still to come. The characters you will meet—some noble, some wicked, many somewhere in between—each played a part in shaping the world we now know.

The great wars and quiet revolutions, the rise of magic and the fall of kingdoms, the triumphs and tragedies—they all exist here, waiting to be rediscovered.

So, step into this world. Let the magic surround you. Let the voices of those who came before call to you from the distant past. Let their stories remind you that history is not just a list of names and dates—it is alive, breathing in every moment.

And in these stories, the truth is always waiting to be uncovered.