Anno Demoni — the era where darkness triumphed, demons roamed freely, and the last embers of the Age of Fire has long turned to ash.
The person who made all of this possible was none other than the horrid Demon King.
A monarch of plague and destruction.
It is said that his exact origins were unknown, some say that he's the embodiment of Aetherius' judgement.
Others say he was a being born of humanity's hubris.
We may never know, though we do know how he came to rise.
It was set in a small village:
Crystal stop walking so fast! we're supposed to stay together.
Sorry Mom, I was just so excited, we finally get to visit a swimming hole! you know how tiring school can be.
Yeah! Pick up the pace honey! Crystal's excited! Says the Father.
The Mother replies in an irratated voice, You know I can't run, I have asthma remember?!
Sorry Jewel.. I guess I got too far ahead of myself cause of my kid's excitement.
It's alright, that blind optimism is what made me fall in love with you in the first place Harald.
Look beyond the horizon! we're finally there!
She runs toward the swimming hole.
Honey please slow down! says Jewel.
It's alright I'll carry you! Harald says in a comforting tone.
Thank you Harald.
The family runs towards the swimming hole while smiling.
Isn't this great Jewel? the feeling that you get when you catch wind on your face!
I know Harald. It's great.
Mom! Dad! we're finally here!
They gaze upon a great lake, with water as clear as glass, and waves that shimmered under the sun.
Mom! Dad! Race you there!
Crystal runs towards the lake.
Come on Harald, you don't want to be a slow poke in front of our child?
Of course not dear!
Hey Crystal slow down! you're cheating by going first! said Harald.
The family dove into the lake together, creating a great splash.
This is perfect, I want this moment to last forever.
Says Crystal, her voice soft almost prayerful.
But there in the distance laid a baby hiding in the dark, he watched in the shadows longing for their attention.
End of Pt. 1. of the prequel.