The Lost Element
Prologue: The Sixth Goddess
Long ago, before kingdoms rose and academies stood, the world was whole—balanced by the six divine sisters who shaped it.
Lumina, Goddess of Light, gave life and hope.
Terros, God of Earth, raised the mountains and guarded the soil.
Aeria, Goddess of Wind, filled the skies with freedom.
Undina, Goddess of Water, nurtured rivers and oceans.
Ignis, God of Fire, burned with strength and ambition.
And lastly… Nyxara, Goddess of Darkness and Death, who walked hand-in-hand with her sister Lumina to guide souls into rest.
But where there is light, shadows grow.
Nyxara turned her back on her sisters. She whispered forbidden truths to the demonkin, granting them dark magic—an element not meant for mortal hands. What she believed was freedom became corruption, and the world trembled as balance shattered.
The gods waged war through chosen mortals, the First Heroes. Blessed with elemental magic, they battled the demonkin and sealed Nyxara's name in oblivion. Her existence was erased from records, her worship punished by death.
From that age rose the Towers—monuments built by each hero under divine blessing. They became schools, sanctuaries, and the source of magical inheritance for generations to come. Each tower crowned a Tower Master, wielder of supreme power.
Yet history hides scars. The first Fire Hero betrayed Ajion Kim, the First Light Hero, lusting after power greater than the gods. Ajion fell, Light was lost, and no one has wielded it since.
Now, centuries later, the world stands at peace—at least on the surface.
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The Present Age
Magic thrives in the Empire of Elarion, where sword and sorcery walk hand-in-hand. To protect the fragile balance, kingdoms forged the Imperial Capital Academy, a place where gifted youths are trained to control their abilities and rise in rank.
Strength is measured by Tiers of Power:
Tier 1: Levels 1–50, the path of novices.
Tier 2: Levels 51–100, the mark of an adept.
Tier 3: Levels 101–150, masters feared and respected.
Few ever climb beyond Tier 2, their bodies breaking before their spirits.
To venture outside city walls, one must register with the Adventurers Guild. Parties form, guilds rise and fall, and the land teems with dungeons, beasts, and hidden relics. But most adventurers end their journey at Tier 2, never reaching legend.
The Empire shines, yet in its shadow lurk whispers—of forgotten gods, of Nyxara's followers in secret, and of an ancient promise unfulfilled.
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And so, the tale begins…
In a quiet village far from the capital, a boy named Suho Kim dreams under the fading stars. He is an orphan, powerless, mocked for his lack of talent. Yet in his chest burns something unseen for centuries—an echo of Light.
The last element.
The forbidden element.
The Lost Element.