Ancient Scriptures speak..
..In the boundless expanse of the cosmos, chaos reigned supreme, a swirling void of unformed potential. From this formless abyss, the gods emerged, each embodying a fragment of creation itself. Amassed in the ethereal realm of Celestia, their divine essence cast brilliant lights which danced across the void. With recognition of their powers, a sense of responsibility struck in their minds, the reason for their consciousness. They forged countless galaxies, countless planets, and gave only one the blessing of sapience. The land now known as 'Maithara', a realm rich in magic and life.
The gods sculpted mountains that pierced the heavens, valleys that whispered secrets, and rivers that glimmered like liquid crystal. They breathed life into the land, creating flora and fauna that thrived in harmony.
Gods decided to spread the fragments of their own powers among the living beings of Maithara for their well-being and survival. They forged numerous weapons and hid them across Maithara in hope that a wielder would emerge among the mortals and would be able to wield and use the power of those weapons to the fullest.
In order to create a perfect balance and knowing the delicate line between creation and destruction, gods forged "Aetherius-The Spear of Duality". A spear with powers equaling as that of the Gods. As Gods descended from the mortal world, they provided The Spear of Duality to the Mortals of Maithara. It is said that the one who perfectly resonates its aura with that of The Aetherius will be the one to wield the Supreme weapon.
Along with weapons and blessings, Gods also bestowed "Cantus-The Book of Prophecy" to the mortals. A book which provided prophecies to the mortals of Maithara in the form of Riddles. The book was to respond to only the request of the highest intellects of Maithara.
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Gods had a wish, as for the world to remain peaceful, on the contrary, the world of Maithara never saw peace. Among all mortals Groups began to form. People with similar abilities convened in one Group. The groups swiftly turned into Clans. All Clans had different ideals and thus Maithara became a place of Innumerable Clashes.
Amongst these Clashes and Wars, Five Clans came up as The most powerful ones. All had their own ambitions, but still chose peace over chaos. After some decades, the fate of the world of Maithara again took a turn after a warrior of one of the clans was rumoured to have used "The Spear of Duality" in a war against another clan.
All the Clans now wanted to gain the power of that Spear. All Clans again had started to wage wars against each other. Among the Constant wars, a prophecy started to spread like a forest fire. The first prophecy ever to be de-coded by the Mortals through Cantus. It was named:
"The prophecy of Eternal Bearer":
"In the shadow of despair, where light fades to grey,
A bond forged in sorrow shall pave a new way.
When hearts entwined by fate's cruel jest,
Unite as one through a trial's quest.
In the hour of twilight, where hope takes flight,
A soul born of grief shall ignite the night.
By the hand of sacrifice, through love's pure flame,
A power awakened shall silence the shame.
When moon eclipses sun, and stars align in trace,
A spirit defiant shall destiny embrace.
The spear of duality, by sorrow's decree,
Shall find its master, eternally free.
In the echo of ages, where whispers resound,
A heart unbroken shall wield without bound.
For one who defies the cycle of pain,
Shall break the curse, eternal reign.
Through the vale of tears, and the forge of strife,
A soul shall emerge, transcending life.
By love's enduring light and sacrifice's claim,
The spear shall yield, an unending flame."
As Gods watched over Maithara, the hostility between the clans began to grow, thus begins the tale, thus begins, the 'Eternal Echoes'.