I made this back a while ago. Sometime like a year ago. I had posted it on Spacebattles.
This was inspired by things like Valkyria Chornicles, Final Fantasy Type-0, and a little bit of the Light Novels of Saga of Tanya the Evil.
This is also an AU so I wanted to mention that so people don't freak out.
Anyways I hope you enjoy this. Please tell me what you think.
Prologue
The year 1802 signaled the start of a new age in magic and technology. The discovery of Mana Crystals, a crystal believed to be pure magic solidified, allowed for the invention of a new power source. This caused the discovery of electricity which hurled the world to a new technological level. The Mana Crystals, however were extremely rare. And even though scientists tried to, they were unable to make synthetic Mana Crystals. It was expected that as the Mana Crystals become depleted war would break out across the entire continent of Halkeginia.
During the year 1897, it was discovered that the Principality of Tristain was sitting on a large stash of Mana Crystals. Tristain which had been lacking in Mana Crystals had suddenly found itself hurled from being the least advanced country, to becoming one of the most advanced. Yet there were forces that were conspiring against the Principality of Tristain.
Peace reigned in Halkeginia; until 1901. Tension had been rising between the large Republic of Gallia and the Empire of Germania due to a dwindling supply of Mana Crystals. When extremists of the former country of Illyrium, which was absorbed by the Empire of Germnaia, assassinated crown princess Elma von Silverstein, daughter of Emperor Albrecht III, it caused Emperor Albrecht III to send his soldiers in to burn the former capital of Illyrium. During this time it was discovered that the extremists were supplied by the Republic of Gallia. This lead to war breaking out between the Empire of Germania and the Republic of Gallia.
The peaceful Principality of Tristain was stuck between two power houses. Both of these nations wanted the Mana Crystals that Tristain was sitting on. Meanwhile the Holy Romailia Empire remained neutral, guarding their borders and watching how the war turned out.
It was during this year that the war hero known as Karin Désirée de La Vallière or better known by the call sign, the Heavy Wind, had become a knight of the Principality of Tristain. 1902 was the year that the Republic of Gallia was pushed back. The Germanian Empire, drunk off their success, and desperate for Mana Crystals launched an invasion of the Principality of Tristain. The technologically and magically superior Tristain was met with the overwhelming numbers of the Germanian Imperial Army. Tristain was forced to fight a defensive war. At the same time seeing a strategic opportunity to strike a blow at the Germanian Empire, the Republic of Gallia launched an offensive into the Empire of Germania.
With Tristain refusing to yield and the Republic of Gallia attacking from the front, the Germanian Empire began to build new weapons to break through the trenches. Putting their best scholars to work, Germania crafted a weapon that harnessed a small amount of the magical energy of wind Mana Crystals, mixed with certain liquids. This created a poisonous gas-like substance that burned the eyes, caused blisters, shut down the lungs, and create fatalities on a large scale. The Principality of Tristain countered this by having their soldiers dress so there skin was completely covered and issued gas masks.
The Principality of Tristain then created a new form of technology. This technology was able to enhance a mages magical ability. This technology was also able to make a mage levitate, though it was more like flying then levitation. Tristain called this ANGEL with the first model known as CHOIR. This allowed for mages to have a greater advantage over the battle field.
Karin at the time was assigned to the Manticore Knights where she quickly rose through the ranks before she was made commander. Leading her soldiers through many battles, they slowly began to push the Germanian war machine back. Finally it all came to a head during the year 1907. With her most skilled knights, Karin invaded the capital of Germania known as Vindobona. It was successful and Karin was able to force a cease-fire between Germania and Tristain.
When she returned back to her country, Karin was awarded the Founder's Star, the single most highest honor that could be giving to a soldier. Karin had become a war hero and was used in propaganda around the Principality of Tristain. Using her to boost the mood of the people of Tristain. And so Tristain began the task of rebuilding. Karin was allowed to retire though should it be necessary, the crown would be able to call upon her again. Though she would be giving the position of Brigadier General.
The year 1909 was when the fighting between the Republic of Gallia and the Empire of Germania ceased. There was no clear winner in the war. The ownership of the lands was the same and the two giants went to licking their wounds. Even with this tentative peace, there was still worry that war could break out again. But the Principality of Tristain pushed aside this concern, having been successful in rebuilding itself.
Now let us skip forward to the year 1935. The world has generally returned to normal. However the embers of war are still warm and waiting for a spark to ignite the flames. Our story starts at the Tristain Academy for Officers where they train mages to become officers. Our protagonist is the daughter of the war hero Karin. She is known Louise Françoise Le Blanc de La Vallière. Louise will be at the center of the events, becoming swept up in them.