Ages ago, humankind was waging war against ancient creatures for survival. However, such creatures bore tremendous powers - easily granting them the victory over the humans at every battle. Without a way to match the creatures' strength, humanity was eventually brought to the brink of extinction, as their numbers dwindled and their lands were brought to ruin.
That was, until humankind had gotten its hands onto a mythical artifact.
Said to be a gift from the heavens, the artifact harnessed powers greater than any other. And using it, the surviving remnants of humankind obtained victory, wiping their foes down to their very last. With the world to themselves, the survivors prospered, gradually rebuilding the rest of humanity for generations to come.
The artifact, dubbed "The Fire Emblem" for its color and warmth, bore too much power for humans to wield, and was sealed and hidden. It was never seen or heard of ever again.
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It is now the 40th year of the New Era - centuries away from the forgotten past.
The world has been divided into three great nations, who have lived somewhat harmoniously with each other for as long as they have existed. Conflicts and disputes between nations were swiftly resolved before they could escalate. Trades between each one was ministered properly, ensuring the progress between the three never had a huge gap. People traveled from one nation to another without much trouble, and there was never a prolonged discord between them.
Until recently, when a creature only known in myths and legends resurfaced from the shadows - a large, black dragon. It soared the skies and indiscriminately attacked the three nations' territories, leaving behind nothing but ash and ruin in its path. Without a genuine way to fight against it, the three nations were defenseless against the black dragon's frequent appearances. Desperate to find an answer, one of the kingdoms' scholars uncovered a part of ancient history - the supposed existence of a powerful artifact called "The Fire Emblem". Such information was immediately shared between the three, which was the cause of the irreparable rift between the three nations.
And thus, three nations, each with their own agenda, waged war against each other in a race to find "The Fire Emblem".
Choose a nation to align yourself with:
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The Kingdom of Grawen
Currently under the reign of King Orvil. Inhabitants are called Grawenians.
The Grawen Kingdom is located on the far northwestern sections of the world. There, the terrain is mostly coarse, with very little amount of areas suitable for civilizations. In return for those, the kingdom is given the advantage of having mountain ranges as walls from unwanted intruders. It is common practice for Grawenians to fight for sport, since the kingdom's pride is in showing utmost superior physical prowess. Mainly, that is due to them adapting to their harsh environment, allowing the inhabitants to be more physically fit and gain more endurance, compared to the rest of the world. The Grawen Kingdom's military is mostly comprised of infantry, with very few mounted soldiers. Still, they prove to be a formidable force with the unrivaled camaraderie that the soldiers develop in their time of service.
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The Vanate Empire
Currently under the reign of Emperor Veldar. Inhabitants are called Vanateans.
The Vanate Empire is located on the northeastern part of the world, with most of the lands under its reign. Vanate's landscape is vast, and mostly comprised of plains and small hills, with a fair share of a few mountains and forestry. Due to its massive and ever-expanding size, the economy of the nation is booming. Various settlements are continuously being placed all around the Empire's reach, and several renowned establishments have made Vanate their place to stay. Unlike Grawen, the Empire has no protective landscape, but with the abundance of pegasi and wyverns in the vicinity, the nation fears no one due to their aerial superiority. The Vanate Empire's army, otherwise known as the Crimson Legion, is mostly comprised of soldiers and their trusty flying mounts. The sheer number of this military force is enough to intimidate even the bravest, let alone the might of their aerial strikes. Due to the large number, the army is divided into a number of troops and squads which act on different missions.
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The Auranian Theocracy
Currently under the reign of High Priestess Lutia and Archbishop Deyron. Inhabitants are called Auranites.
The Auranian Theocracy is located on the southern hemisphere of the world, having an entire continent all to the nation. However, due to their peaceful demeanor, their original territory has been reduced by more ambitious nations such as Grawen and Vanate. Still, they hold a fair amount of land, covered in precious resources with varied forms of nature and wildlife unlike Grawen's mountainous regions and Vanate's plains. The only reason why the nation remains untouched is due to its religious influence. This nation is the center of religion - it holds the sacred relics of this divine worship, the priests and priestesses are trained in here, and a whole lot more. Basically, anything related to the religion of the Light Spirit, the Auranian Theocracy has something to do with it. The Auranian Theocracy has its own military for its own protection as well. However, when compared to the two other nations, their military is not much of a threat. Granted, there are a few skilled individuals under their rule, but the nation's mannerisms pretty much limits the potential of this nation, aside from the evident magical prowess of the folk.
