Prologue
Roughly 100 years ago the world was plunged into turmoil by the events that occurred on a distant island in the majestic sea known as the Grandline. This island was called Lore, and it was believed by many at the time that this island was the final stop before the treasure that all pirates sought. Few ever-set foot on this island, however through chance and fate seven of the strongest pirates of the time arrived on this island, all within one day. These seven had once been known as "Rookies," yet on that day they were referred as legends.
Unknown to the pirates, the government that ruled to world was watching and had prepared to stop the seven criminals from passing Lore. The government brought its strongest fighters along with the might of the Marines to Lore and met the crews of the seven destiny rookies.
Little is known what happen on that day, however what is agreed upon is the carnage that took place. Thousands perished along with many important figures on both sides. Few managed to escape the blood stained island, and those that survived wished not to speak of the horrors they witnessed. No one knows if any pirates had survived or if any had the ability to survive the trip past the island.
As a result of the battle the Marines and government lost majority of its forces. With low manpower, the Marines and government were unable to control the world as they once had, and the world fell into anarchy. Islands became untrusting of others, and isolated themselves from the rest of the world. Wars broke out throughout the sea and the once united world became a collection of independent islands. No longer did people dream of sailing the seas for freedom or treasure. Instead, people retreated to their homes and focused on surviving what became known as the dark times.
As generations passed the stories of what happen in the old world faded, and stories became myth. No one recalls the name of the treasure those men once sought and children talk of the mythical monsters that once sailed the seas, such as a man who wielded 30 swords at once or a man who could stretch around the world. While these stories seem exaggerated, they still spark interest in everyone, wondering if these men existed, and if anyone really survived to sail past Lore.
100 years have past, and the world is entering a new age. Once again people are dreaming of leaving their islands searching for adventure, knowledge and power. In some corners of the world a new faction of Marines are gathering to rebuild the unity that once held the world, for the better or worse. While new age pirates are taking to the sees to become legends themselves. Regardless of what path one takes, the world is full of adventure, and is a blank canvas waiting to be written.