Primal's Bane

Our story begins as two young friends clash in a chorus of metallic hymns sung by their sparring blades.

The coronation for the newly crowned Lord of Astera, Yuri Dayton, kicks off. However, two distasteful noblemen can't help but gorge themselves in their own boorish exchange.

Stejohn relieves himself of the bore that is the ball, and finds himself lost in thought.

The causation of the coronation's interruption is revealed by Lord Jewel, and it's horrendous nature leads to an altercation within the House of Lords.

Amerik finds himself drinking his problems away, however, the bitter companion of a stout drink proves to be little aid to his constant intrusive rumination.

Amerik decides to take the fate of Astera into his own hands.

Fate is fickle. While Amerik King chose his by killing Sir Oscar Webb and becoming a traitor to the nation he swore to serve, he could never begin to assume that doing so would drastically change the fate of the realm.

Ten years have passed since the execution of Amerik King. A resistance has formed that opposes the House of Lords and the noble people of Astera, as they claim their treatment of non-humans is unjust and inhumane. This resistance has proven itself volatile, and as such, the House of Lords have but out a kill order against all of it's leaders. The Knights of Astera, an elite force of powerful individuals commissioned by the Lords, have been mobilized.

A young Knight of Astera engages a hulking Dragïnkyn Lieutenant General of the Asteran National Resistance.

Rederick's engagement with the Dragïnkyn Damir proves to be a frightful match, as the hulking non-human seems to have an unending source of Æther fueling his wrathful strikes. The young Knight refuses to waiver from his goal, however, and gladly meets to beast's fang-lined maw head on. Only one thing is made clear as the two men clash again and again- only one man will keep his head this day.

As Rederick and Selina head to the capital city courthouse to complete their bounty's proceedings, a familiar face runs into them.

Hours before Sir Rederick King's attack on Resistance Lieutenant General Damir's hideout, Astera's own House of Lords convened at the request of Lord Norman Windgrace. The reason for his summons? According to him, an announcement, and a humble request.

The newly appointed Knight of Astera, Stejohn D. Jormag, is giving his first assignment as his nation's newest hero.

As Stejohn and Rederick head towards their quarry within the town of Summerbreeze, a sudden intense downpour forces them to find sanctuary within a nearby Inn.

After a sudden downpour of heavy rain, the Knights Stejohn D. Jormag and Rederick King find themselves seeking shelter within a nearby roadside inn. Luckily for them, a small party of adventuring non-humans just so happened to be stopped there as well. After several drinks, the mau Kloe offers Stejohn an enticing proposition.

Ætherical Control- the act of harnessing the Æther in and around us in order to surpass our limits. As a prerequisite talent in order to be granted Knighthood, a young Stejohn D. Jormag attempts to gain this coveted ability.

Thanks to the sudden arrival of Ser Selina Foy, Rederick King survives the traitorous events of the prior night. However, he's forced to purge his system of toxins before he can rush after the kidnapped Stejohn D. Jormag.