Prologue: The Beginning of Aetheria
Long before time as we know it, the cosmos trembled under the weight of the Celestial War-a conflict so devastating it consumed entire worlds. In the aftermath of this chaos, a sanctuary was forged by the surviving celestial beings: Aetheria, a realm of boundless magic, mystery, and power.
Created as a haven, Aetheria became a world of unparalleled beauty, inhabited by diverse races: the ethereal Elvari, the mighty Drakenkin, and the cunning Umbrians, among others. Each brought their strengths and secrets to this realm, weaving its intricate tapestry.
But peace was fleeting. The Void, a remnant of the Celestial War, seeped into Aetheria, corrupting its heart. To combat this, the ancient guardians forged powerful Shards of Light, fragments capable of sealing the Void's influence. Yet, over millennia, the shards were scattered, their power waning as darkness grew.
Prophecy whispered of a being-a descendant of Adam, forbidden in this realm-who would wield the shards and either restore balance or bring ruin. For Aetheria's denizens, humanity was both hope and doom, their mere presence a threat to the realm's fragile existence.
Now, as darkness encroaches once more, the stage is set. A nameless human emerges, lost and unknowing, drawn into a destiny shaped by ancient powers and unyielding prophecy. The question lingers: Will he save Aetheria-or be its undoing?
Thus begins the tale of the beginning of Aetheria, where fate and free will collide in a battle for the soul of a world.