In a time when the world was still in its early stages of birth, there was an entity known as the Overlord of Shadows. The Overlord took control of the world; and enslaved all of the creatures that lived in the world. This went on for many millennia. Over time Overlord gained control of most of the known world except for a small kingdom known as the Kingdom of Swords.
There was one special person who lived in the Kingdom of Swords. His name is Adriane Strife. Adriane was special because only he had the heart to wield the Sword of Othemus; the legendary blade that can vanquish evil. Adriane was never able to find the Sword; but he went to face the Overlord of Shadows without it.
There was an ensuing battle that took place in the Overlords fortress that was so intense that the vibrations of the battle could be felt across the world. The fight lasted for many days in which most of the lands around the fortress were obliterated. These came to be known as the wastelands.
In the end Adriane was not able to kill Overlord; only seal him in the nexus. After his sealing the worlds, monstrosities began to die off slowly as they weakened. As the world celebrated Adriane's victory he went to the mountains of Kalm and was never heard from again. Only rumors of his fate were spread around; as nobody once they entered the mountains ever came back out.
One hundred years have passed since the great battle and the world was still in peace. There were still monsters roaming the lands and it seemed like that they where getting stronger. Soon the world will face an old fiend that now is very angry. With Adriane gone and no son left behind by him the world is surly doomed to slavery again; or is it. There is one saying passed down by elders of the world and known also as the last words of Adrian: "When all light has flown, and all is hopeless, a small star will gradually grow into brilliance."
With this saying in mind all of the leaders of the world began to search for the "star" in which Adriane spoke of. Will they find him before Overlord does, does this "star" even exist, or was it meant as something greater in purpose.
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