Grim tidings have come to Tatakai. The flowing lands of Tatakai were one of constant struggle and eager combatants as many sects sought their patrons wisdom. The battle for ascension, for the right to stand in the emperors court was nigh. Yet amongst the honed blades and tempered bodies a darkness grows scorned and abused their only way of escaping is ascension. Thus begins the tale of Qiaolian the Dark Cult Arcanist.