*Hey guys this is Panda just letting all of you know that before I release the actual story itself I want to first explain the history and lore behind DAWN as well as character introductions so that way during the story you the readers aren't confused by the story. This way you can understand how this story goes along with the world of Remnant and the RWBY lore as well as who the characters are. I do hope you guys enjoy the story and lore.

WORLD OF REMNANT DAWN: YAMATO EMPIRE

Remnant… not the most perfect place but its home. There's four large kingdoms currently that everyone knows about. However, not everyone really knows about a small kingdom just south of Vale called Dawn. To understand the kingdom, where it came from, and who its people are we go back to ancient times before the use of dust and semblance. The times where the gods ruled everyone and destroyed everything.

Before the Kingdom of Dawn there was the United Empire located at the exact same place as Dawn. The UE was one of the largest empire at its time having fortresses all over the world. But these forts were not for military advantages in case of war but to help those who are in need throughout the world. Whether its for repairing or constructing building or fighting off bandits and even the Grimm's. Their main goal was create and maintain peace and so they did just that. The UE was ruled by seven families, one family is considered as the royal family by vote. The crown isn't pass by bloodline but by the family leaders voting on who is the most fitted and reliable out of the candidates to rule the empire. This is used as a precaution in case if one family is appointed official ruler greed will overcome them and all they've achieved will be for nothing. So the seven families shared the power to avoid greed….at least for now.

The name of the families were: Fujiwara, Watanabe, Yamamoto, Saito, Tanaka, Nishimura, and Mitsuki. However, even when the power is shared three of the families out strengths the rest with their military force: Fujiwara, Watanabe, and Yamamoto. But a member of the Fujiwara is always being crowned king since they've been the most political experienced. Decades after decades after decades the Fujiwara continued to rule the UE until one day a new family took the crown. By a split decision by the Mitsuki family, a member of the Saito family was crowned king. However, the Fujiwara Family wasn't happy about losing the royal title and wanted the crown back more then ever. Greed overcame them. Months has passed and the Fujiwara family took action and poisoned the king making look like a natural cause.

Many things can go wrong without a king, so therefore a member of the Fujiwara family was immediately appointed as the new king. But both leaders of the Yamamoto and Saito family, Yamato Yamamoto and Shu Saito, found the kings death very suspicious due to him being very healthy and couldn't possibly die of natural causes. Both started investigating and found the truth. After they accused of Fujiwara on murdering the young Saito king and wanted justice tension between families grew and a civil war broke out. The Tanaka family joined forces with Saito and Yamamoto. While the Watanabe and Nishimura family were tricked into joining with the Fujiwara family. The Mitsuki family were the only ones who decided not to fight. Instead most fled to the continent now called Animus and also maintained all the forts used to help others. Years of bloodshed, families torn apart, and innocents being caught in the middle of this war for true justice. Both Yamato and Shu wanted the war to end. Therefore, they've gone to seek guidance by the gods themselves.

They made it to the destination and approached the gods begging to help them not just win the war but to end the pointless bloodshed. The gods stated that they do not get involved in conflicts between humans but they will indirectly help them and guide them for the sake of justice. Both gods gave them a fraction of their power of both light and dark. Upon them returning to their war camp, they had meeting with all the generals and decided to end the war once and for all. Days has past and they marched to the capital city and laid siege. Thanks to the power of the gods given to them, Yamato and Shu had the advantage by a long shot. The war was finally over with the fall of the Fujiwara king but with the sacrifice of Yamato saving Shu's life during battle. With the war being finally over a new king has to be crowned and was given to Shu since the Saito family was the rightful ruler. After Shu was crowned he then stated that their will be no more votes. That the crown will be passed by bloodline line. Also vanishing the Fujiwara family but forgave the Watanabe and Nishimura family since the were deceived. The Mitsuki family then rejoined their comrades and was given the role to maintain the forts. With no one opposing Shu who wields the power of the gods he then renamed the rebirth of the Empire in honor for his fallen friend…...the Yamato empire.

Years has past since the war and the Empire was living in peace until one day a women appeared upon King Shu. She demonstrated that she was given the power of immortality and tried to persuade Shu to join her to fight the gods and take their power. Shu remembers that if it wasn't for the gods their wouldn't have won the war. So he then declined and send her away. Knowing the outcome of the assault he then sent a letter to all forts with special instructions to secure the letter along with a map. And then it happened. The gods destroyed all of humanity thanks to their greed…...our greed.