Prologue
Long ago, the continent of Al Hazard was united under one banner, that of the powerful Belkan Empire. History indicated that it was a peaceful and prosperous time, where everybody lives with each other in harmony, under the guidance of the Sankt Kaiser.
Alas, everything must come to an end. No one knows how it happened, but one day, a terrible plague spread across the land, killing many in its wake. None of the mages of the court known what happened, and as such, cannot find a way to cure it. Worse, some of those struck by it would return to the land of the living, not as humans, but as flesh eating abominations
For a decade, the war against the undead rages on. It was hopeful at first, what with them continually driving back the undead creatures. But then horror struck: Friends, comrades, families who fought with them side-by-side, who were recently fallen, would soon return as enemies, as monsters.
Desperate for an end, the strongest mages in the land gathered and crafted a spell that would cleanse the undead once and for all. But for it to be cast, a medium is needed. One that can handle all the different styles of magic used in the ritual. And thus, the Tome of the Night Sky was created. With it, the tides of the war changes. Soon, the humans become victorious, and the cycle of life and death returned.
Unfortunately, it also left the land fractured. With the current Sankt Kaiser and the royal Belkan family all but gone, no one was left to lead the empire. Many nobles seized the chance and rose to power, forming their own kingdom. Even though there were no conflicts, the land would never be united under the same banner again.
As for the Tome of the Night Sky... No one knows where it went. Some say that a beautiful fairy had hidden it away, for such a powerful creation can only belongs in the realm of the fae. Some say that it was destroyed after the spell was casted. All but rumors.
More than one millennium and a half had passed since that time. The shaky peace was only disturbed once, though it was resolved relative quickly. But ... how long would it last?
The land of Mid Childa was a peculiar state among the many territory in the land. For it was not ruled by one, but three families: the Crowbels, the Phils and the Kiels. There will always be one member of the Three Great Family - as they were called - sitting in the council.
Even though it has known no conflict for many generations, Mid Childa still maintain one of the most respected army known to the land. However, a shadow of unease had risen when one of its top commanders, Clyde Harlaown, disappeared in the line of duty. His last location was near the land of Ruwella. One month had passed since then, and while many had given up hopes, his son was not among them.
Chrono Harlaown, a rising talent in the army, had officially handed his temporary resignation letter three days ago. His journey begins, one that would be retold for generations to come.