Before the storm begins, the story pauses to reveal the souls who will shape its fate. Each carries a burden - a scar from the past, a dream yet to be fulfilled, or a secret they dare not speak. From the fiery resolve of Ignis to the calm wisdom of Erina, every heartbeat adds a thread to the world's fragile balance. Here begins their tale - where friendship, rivalry, and destiny intertwine in the shadow of an ancient war.