Chapter 1: The Beginning of the End Long before the Four Lands were ever split apart, the world of Abedon was whole and alive, thriving under the guidance of the Light, Mira, and the twelve chosen gods who each ruled over the elemental forces. Back then, magic wasn’t something feared or hidden—it was part of everyday life. The skies, the seas, the earth, and even the winds answered to those who were chosen, and balance was kept through trust between gods and mortals. But peace like that never lasts forever. Everything started to fall apart when greed crept into the hearts of those who were supposed to protect that balance. What began as quiet ambition slowly turned into betrayal—one that no one saw coming until it was too late. A single act of treason, born from desire for power, shattered the unity of the gods and set off a chain reaction that the world could never recover from. The lands burned, alliances broke, and even the divine order that once held everything together started to collapse. Brothers turned against brothers, kingdoms fell into chaos, and the once-glorious realm of Abedon was torn apart piece by piece. In the final moments, as everything was slipping into darkness, Mira—the Light itself—spoke one last prophecy. Her voice, fading but steady, carried across the broken world, warning of a future that would come long after the dust settled. A future tied to a destiny that no one could escape. And with those final words, the age of unity ended. All that remained was the promise of something waiting to awaken… five thousand years later.