Hundreds of thousands of years ago, across the wide lands and vast oceans of Elnora... A time when humanity lived in harmony, and even those who wielded Essence used its abilities for good.
There were five Divine Runes, each wielded by demi-gods known as the Arcessino. They were worshipped by the people, yet one Arcessino stood apart, for it was feared instead of revered.
It bore one of the Divine Rune that was so terrifying, its pressence alone birthed new species, Shadow Creatures that lurked in the darkness, ending innocent lives and burning homes to ash. Kingdoms sealed their gates and raised their walls in dread of the demi-god's action.
Thus, the Gods, known as the Aedharii, chose what they believed to be right. They conspired to banish the fifth Arcessino, bearer of the dreadful Rune. But the fifth felt betrayed and unleashed its fury. The once sacred land was scarred, and the other four Arcessinos joined together to end its madness.
At last, the fifth Arcessino was banished from the mortal world, imprisoned forever in the void.
Yet just as peace was set to return, it shattered once more. Rumors spread of an Artifact left behind by the fallen one that is still lingering in the mortal realm. Humanity, ever hungry, sought its power to dominate villages and kingdoms.
It began... constant wars, the loss of innocent lives, and an everlasting conflict. The greed of mankind, it seemed, knew no bounds.
But the Artifact was never found. It became a legend, a fading hope swallowed by centuries of regret.
Centuries later, the fifth Arcessino slowly fades from history — records and scriptures inscribed on a scroll became rare over time, and its story were eventually forgotten...
The fifth Arcessino became known as, the Shadow Lord.