Kane Mathews is a young American-Japanese boy who is notoriously lazy when it comes to studying. In a world dominated by science, who still believes in magic? Despite this, Kane often wishes magic were real-until a strange bronze coin changes everyt...
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PROLOGUE
In the vast expanse of human imagination lies a realm untouched by the bounds of reality. This place, a sanctuary for myths and legends, harbors the whispered secrets of spirits, souls, and magic. These tales, often dismissed by the rational mind, linger in the shadows of our collective consciousness, a testament to the mysteries science has yet to unravel.
The year was unknown, as was the time, the day, and even the date. It was a period shrouded in mystery, set in an unidentified place, where chaos reigned supreme. The world teetered on the brink of annihilation. People, driven by an insatiable hunger for power, turned against one another, clawing for something they could not even comprehend. This insidious force, born of malice and greed, threatened to consume everything.
Amidst this turmoil, a lone figure emerged—a man of extraordinary presence, draped in robes that shimmered with an ethereal light. In his hands, he held a tome of immense power, its pages brimming with arcane symbols and spells. This was no ordinary book, but a Gremoire, an artifact of ancient magic. The man swung his hands over the book, chanting incantations that reverberated through the very fabric of reality. With a final, resonant command, he cast a spell that sealed the negative energy, burying it deep within the earth where none could find it.
The man knew that such a profound act of magic would come at a great cost. The world of Atrocies, a land steeped in magic and wonder, began to fade from existence. The balance of good and evil, light and dark, was irrevocably disrupted. Atrocies could not simply erase the malevolent energy; it struggled to contain it.
In this time of strife, the mages of Atrocies faced a dire predicament. Their philosophy of peace and harmony had left them defenseless. None among them had evolved the ability to wield offensive magic, and thus they were powerless to combat the encroaching darkness. The solitary mage who had sealed the negative energy realized the futility of fighting this battle alone. Even the most powerful mage in history could not hope to defeat an entire horde of darkness unaided.
Desperation bred innovation. The mage devised a plan, a last-ditch effort to save his people. He used his remaining strength to send the mages of Atrocies to Earth, a realm where magic lay dormant. This selfless act would ensure their survival, even if it meant severing them from their home.
With the mages safely transported, the lone mage stood against the onslaught of negative energy. Pouring every ounce of his power into the battle, he ultimately triumphed, but at the cost of his own life. His sacrifice became the stuff of legend, his name etched into the annals of history as a hero who gave everything to save his world.
Generations passed, and the story of the Last Mage became a distant memory, a tale told to children at bedtime. Yet, the legacy of Atrocies endured, hidden beneath the surface of the mundane world. The magical energy lay dormant, waiting for the day it would be called upon once more.
It was in this time that a young boy, full of curiosity and wonder, stumbled upon an ancient door. This door, long forgotten and obscured by the passage of time, led to the fabled land of Atrocies. As he crossed the threshold, a world of magic and mystery unfolded before him.
To his amazement, he discovered that not only had the magic of Atrocies survived, but it had also evolved. New forms of magic, previously unheard of, flourished in this reawakened realm. Among these discoveries was the legendary Stasis Stone, a rare and powerful artifact that held the key to untold potential.
The boy, now the harbinger of a new era, embarked on a journey to rebuild the land of magic. With each step, he uncovered fragments of the past, learning the history of the mages and the great sacrifice that had saved them. As he pieced together the legacy of Arcaneum, he vowed to honor the memory of the Last Mage, ensuring that his heroic deeds would never be forgotten.
The land of Arcaneum began to flourish once more, a testament to the resilience of its people and the enduring power of magic. The young boy, now a burgeoning mage in his own right, led the charge in this new era of discovery and wonder. Together with the revived mages, he worked to ensure that the balance of light and dark, good and evil, would be maintained.
In this world reborn, the story of the Last Mage lived on, a beacon of hope and a reminder of the sacrifices made to protect the realm of magic. And so, the cycle of light and dark continued, each generation building upon the legacy of those who came before, forging a future where magic and wonder could thrive once more.
