Tabibito (Traveler) - Here, in the land of Aischala— home to humans, demi-humans and many diverse creatures and races, long ago, the most fantastical adventurers whose hearts were pure, that burned with passion and true desire to seek out the world, were deemed honorable enough to bear the title of 'Traveler'. "Nowadays, the word 'Traveler' is merely a commonplace term to describe any given person who moves from place to place throughout the land." "Honestly, it doesn't sound too remarkable, now does it?" As modern advancements ushered in a new age of technology and innovation, with it came mistrust and greed, as the introduction of new technology would revolutionize not just modern living, but the capability of combat itself. War soon followed between the Royal Capital of Saint-Grandis against a territory of criminals and thieves who also housed impressive, unknown technology. They both found themselves locked within a brutal struggle for supremacy of the land. The most heinous of indiscriminate races who were banished from society for their despicable acts against civilization, had been sent to these barren red-sand dunes of the South. "Now, after hundreds of years, they have returned." "The Syndicate." Thus, the land of Aischala was brought from a time of peace and forced back into a dark age once more. This led to poverty, strife and grief, which left many families broken. "Many children were left without families. Many were left behind or orphaned as a result." "Including myself." "When I was about Seven years old or so, within the various books and scattered titles in my adoptive father’s library, I discovered my own yearning and desire to learn about the fantastical mysteries contained within each vivid page." "One such book had caught my interest in particular." "It had an emerald-blue hue and no other definable features." "One thing I do remember is how it talked about a certain 'Title'." "The Title of "Traveler". "Despite my passion and naivety, could I be the one to stand at the very ends of the world, to inherit the true meaning of what being a 'Traveler' is all about?" "Would I be able to withstand what this journey holds in store for me?" "Or am I just way in over my head?" "Seek the answers together with me." "This is my journey, my story..." - Tabibito Mai This story is written in the narrative style of Visual Novels, kind of like an Otome or Galge. Whenever quotes "" are used, it directly means that a given character is speaking out loud. When quotes are not used, it usually depicts a character's inner thoughts and monologue. Most things will usually be described directly from the viewpoint of the Main Character(s), you'll have to use logic and narrative cues to discern who may be thinking/speaking at times. Please be aware, this story contains: Traumatic and Abusive Scenarios and Situations, Occasional Violence or Violent Acts, Psychological/Mental Themes, and other Potentially Unsettling Content. Each Chapter is at least 2000 to 3000 words or more. This will only include up to (Prologue) Chapter 15 for now. I'll slowly be uploading a Chapter every day until all 15 Chapters are uploaded, or I stop caring. Lastly, Thank You for reading.