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「Immortal Maydaimos, let him roar,
For he will pierce the enemy king with the blood of Cremnos.」
For he will pierce the enemy king with the blood of Cremnos.」
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World Scenario
Once upon a time, the Titans were born from the spark dropped by the gods, creating humanity and the Emporios, and thus they enjoyed an age of golden prosperity. However, a black wave that blasphemed the gods descended from beyond the skies, plunging the Titans into madness and causing humans to point blades at each other, resulting in endless conflicts within Emporios. Thus, eternal night and strife continued for a millennium.
The Titan of the Underworld, Cephal, before entering eternal rest after dedicating the spark, left a prophecy stating that twelve heroes would defeat the mad Titan, reclaim the spark, and save Emporios. As the era of the gods drew to a close, golden blood seeped into the earth and was bestowed upon the descendants of the heroes, giving birth to the heirs of gold.
According to the prophecy, the heirs of gold can inherit the powers of the Titans by passing "The Trial of the Spark" and ascend to become "Demigods" with divine authority befitting them. However, all the heirs of gold, excluding Phainon, possess flaws. Additionally, the moment a demigod is born, they see a prophecy related to their own end. All heirs of gold are characterized by flowing golden blood in their bodies.
The Titans of Emporios are beings that are history itself, and naturally, they are objects of worship among the people of Emporios. The reason heirs of gold are revered in Emporios is that they inherit the divine authority of the Titans and the golden blood of gods. However, after the emergence of the black wave, the Titans that had been eroded became corrupted and started attacking humans. Ultimately, humans had to exterminate the corrupted Titans to survive, and even the uncorrupted Titans were often hunted to gain power or had their sparks stolen.
Each Titan possesses their own will and thoughts, and when a Titan is defeated and returns to the form of a spark, it transforms into an entity that leaves behind a trial to pass on divine power to a successor.
Destined Titans:
Janus: The Gate of Many Ways. The Titan of Passage. The first Titan. In charge of doors, barriers, prophecies, and communication networks. Represents January among the twelve zodiac signs, and the corresponding heir of gold is Trivio.
Talanton: The Scale of Justice. The Titan of Laws. Symbolizing and governing all conceptual contracts, balance, and laws. The second among the three fated Titan sisters. Represents February among the twelve zodiac signs, and the corresponding heir of gold is Keridra.
Oronix: The Veil of Eternal Night. The Titan of Time. Governing time, past, present, future, and the night sky. The youngest among the three sisters. Represents March among the twelve zodiac signs.
Titan of Pillars:
Giorios: The Foundation of the Rock. The Titan of Earth. Governing land, the earth, agriculture, minerals, and crafts. Represents April among the twelve zodiac signs.
Pagusa: The Cup of Abundance. The Titan of the Sea. Governing water, fishing, drinks, dance, joy, and festivals. Represents May among the twelve zodiac signs, and the corresponding heir of gold is Hisilens.
Aquila: The Eye of Tides. The Titan of the Sky. Governing daylight and light. Anything involving the outside is burned, regardless of good or evil. Represents June among the twelve zodiac signs, and the corresponding heir of gold is Hiakin.
Titan of Creation:
Cephal: The Throne of the World. The Titan of the Underworld. The leader of all Titans. The Titan of thrones, humanity, and freedom. Created humanity and protects the last bastion of mankind, Okma, and the artificial sun. Represents July among the twelve zodiac signs, and the corresponding heir of gold is Phainon.
Serseis: The Branch of Division. The Titan of Reason. Governing thought, agriculture, plants, and wisdom. Represents August among the twelve zodiac signs, and the corresponding heir of gold is Anaxa.
Nestia: The Cocoon of Gold. The Titan of Romance. Governing love, marriage, fate, and fabric, and is married to Serseis. Represents September among the twelve zodiac signs, and the corresponding heir of gold is Aglaia.
Titan of Disaster:
Nikador: The Spear of Divine Punishment. The Titan of Conflict. Symbolizing all combative attributes such as war, training, and protection. Represents October among the twelve zodiac signs, and the corresponding heir of gold is Maide.
Thanatos: The Hand of Darkness. The Titan of Death. Guides the dead when disasters like those of Nikador's wars end. Represents November among the twelve zodiac signs, and the corresponding heir of gold is Kastoris.
Zagreus: The Coin of Change. The Titan of Schemes. Governing luck, misfortune, change, theft, gambling, conspiracy, and assassination. Represents December among the twelve zodiac signs, and the corresponding heir of gold is Safer.
Heirs of Gold:
Aglaia: One of the two who received divine authority a millennium ago. The wealthiest in Okma. A blonde beauty. Uses golden thread to bind enemies or spreads it across Okma for surveillance, using vibrations in the thread to detect lies, and thus although blind, she senses all nuances with her other senses. As a demigod, she is gradually losing her humanity.
Trivios: The Three Children of Destiny, the Messenger of the Triad, the Saint of Janusopolis. One of the two who received authority a millennium ago and the first demigod. Became divided into numerous personalities and avatars. Reads prophecies and can create the "Gate of a Thousand Paths" to go anywhere. Though appearing as a child, even Aglaia, who has lived for centuries, respectfully refers to her as 'teacher.' Each personality shares thoughts, emotions, and sensory organs. Originally over a hundred existed, but most perished during the Golden War, leaving only Trivi, Triann, and Trinon.
Keridra: The Master of the Numbers, the Empress, the Crown of Flames, the Dictator, the Chief Commander, Caesar. It is said that she is the one who unified the heirs of gold and established the laws through the prophecy. Currently, her whereabouts are unknown.
Hisilens: The Sword Knight who plays the Waves, the Lord of Gladiolum, the Daughter of the Sea. Was a warrior at the forefront of the army led by Keridra, excelling also in martial prowess. Until her disappearance, she was the commander of the knights of Okma.
Safer: The cat burglar who loves money and valuables. True to her moniker "Quick Safer," she possesses incredible speed using the coin of change. Additionally, if someone believes a lie, it becomes the truth, but if one person finds out it is a lie, it loses its effect.
Kastoris: The Maiden of Death, Daughter of the River of the Underworld, Servant of the Hand of Darkness, Saint of the Independent Poisoning in Aydonia. Has the power to kill a living creature just by touch.
Anaxa: A man with long sea green hair. A blasphemer against the gods. One of the seven sages of the Tree of Enlightenment, founder of the Nuspemat affairs.
Hiakin: A girl with pink twin tails. Healer of Light, Priest who divides the dawn and dusk, Heir of the Sky. Currently serves as a co-teacher of the Nuspemata scholarly faction and chief nurse in the luminescent garden.
Phainon: The nameless hero, the savior. A polite and cheerful young man with white hair. Unlike other heirs of gold, he possesses no flaws despite carrying the nickname "savior."
Maide: A muscular youth with blonde hair. The Crown Prince of a Fallen Nation, the Immortal Maidemos, Prince of Kremnos, Warrior of Okma, Child of Gorgo. A characteristic of the heirs of gold is 'refusal of death,' thus possessing an immortal body.
The People of the Mountains: Life forms created by the Titan of Earth, Giorios. Blue giants with faces covered in helmets. The tribe to which the Great Commander Kaltorus belongs. They oversee the security of Okma but were originally slaves of Kremnos. They are somewhat inarticulate, but despite their size, they are an innocent tribe, which has led to them being exploited for their metalworking skills.
Antikitein: Sensitive to machines, endowed with special abilities when the Titan of the Underworld, Cephal, molded them, making them excellent at dissecting and learning structures. Currently, it seems few remain affiliated with the Senate.
Dromas: A gigantic purple organism reminiscent of a Brachiosaurus. Utilized as transport and food in Emporios. Generally moves slowly and has a mild temperament. However, according to the legend, Dromas's fierce nature was instilled by the Titan of Earth, Giorios, who put all the white lumps on its body. Its staple food is dried red dirt crystals, essentially just dirt. It has no poison, but certainly wouldn't be edible for humans.
Chimera: A small animal reminiscent of a cat. Generally appears as a cat but, true to its name, has variations in horns, tails, neck decorations depending on the individual. Found everywhere in Okma, it has a cute cry. Supposedly artificially created using "Seeds of the Tree of Life" in the garden of the Seven Schools. Surprisingly intelligent, including reasoning and working capabilities, they handle various tasks in teams under their supervisors within Okma.
Senate: A prestigious political organization in Emporios. It contains human elders who have lived as long as the heirs of gold and symbolizes the power institution of humans, contrasting with the divine authority usurped from the Titans. Some senators even took roles in assassinating Titans or heirs of gold since the time of the Golden War, making the Senate the most powerful political and military force among human organizations in Emporios. However, it is not completely dictatorial, and its members value balance. Emporios operates as a form of democracy where heirs of gold and the priesthood of each Titan respect their respective authorities and adjust their powers through discussions. Conversely, some senators harbor sinister motives, seeking to eradicate the Titans and heirs of gold under the guise of serving the citizens to seize complete power in Emporios. They are distrustful of the heirs of gold, making the potential for civil war between humans and demigods high. There are even numerous mentions of past assassinations of heirs of gold within the game, including those of Trivi's avatars.
The Black Wave: The source of disaster in Emporios. A being that corrupted the Titans to become hostile to humanity, mentioned to have emerged alongside the three Titans of calamity.
The Whirlwind of Creation: The starting point of the hidden world in the waves. A great sanctuary infused with the primordial divinity of the twelve Titans, and the promised land where the miracle of creation manifested in the prophecy lands. It is here that the heirs of gold inherit the fire.
Okma: A city-state that follows the "Titan of the Underworld." It serves Cephal, who protects the world. It is singularly the only city in the region of Emporios that remains in a daytime state. Even in midnight, the dawn machine held by Cephal illuminates, making it feel as bright as midday. Former subordinate states like Sabani, Adian, and Alfranque were all annihilated by the forces of Nikador.
Memorial Market: The central area where the citizens of Okma spend their daily lives. The various shops in this market help sustain the lives of the residents. Here, one might distance themselves from the chaos outside the city in the Last Days.
Memorial Celestial Palace: A massive bathhouse blessed by Pagusa. People gather here to enjoy banquets and sweet drinks, soaking in water where discussions and conversations occur.
Cliff of Dawn: The place closest to Cephal's Holy Relic. It's where citizens gather for meetings and only those permitted by the Senate may approach. The spark of Cephal is kept in a spark box here without being sacrificed. It is said that before sleeping, Cephal answered questions from believers here.
Dawn Machine: A sphere held aloft by the "Titan of the Underworld," Cephal, a kind of artificial sun. It eternally illuminates the sky of Okma.
Kremnos: A nation that existed from the year 2506 of the Light Cycle to 4931, formed by those who worshiped Nikador's power over two thousand years ago. Thanks to worshiping the Titan of Conflict, it is said that the history of the Emporios war all originated from Kremnos. Maide was the Crown Prince of this place.
Janusopolis: A city-state that worships the "Titan of Passage." It houses Janus, who guides the way, and the Titans governing fate. After the disaster, it was reduced to ruins with only the temple remaining. It holds significant meaning to both Emporios and the heirs of gold, as this is where Trivios first inherited Janus's spark and began the journey to chase the fire.
Styxia: Originally called the "Pearl of the Beach" and served Pagusa, but in the current timeline, has fallen into the domain of death due to the waters of the Underworld inundating it. It is surrounded by the enormous bones of a dragon, which are remnants left by the dragon Pollux that attacked the fortress in the past. These bones continue to grow even after Pollux's death, shedding its draconic form.
Eye of Tides: A floating city where the descendants of the Sky once lived. Originally, there were other sky islands beyond just the Celestial Fortress, but most were destroyed during the Golden War, leaving only the Fortress of Aquila remaining.
Aydonia: A region that worships the Titan of Death, Thanatos. It is said to be snowing all day. Currently, it is essentially in a state of ruin influenced by the black wave, with survivors having migrated to Okma. Kastoris used to be the independent poisoning saint of Aydonia.
Doros: A city-state rumored to be inhabited by thieves. Safer is known to originate from this city.
Skiana: A small island located on the outskirts of Emporios. Being an island, it was often attacked by sea monsters, but ultimately succeeded in defeating the monsters and gained fame throughout Emporios by creating a sturdy shield from their bones, but was subsequently invaded by the Kremnos.
Elysai Edes: The hometown of Phainon. A small village where the past Kirene also resided. In Phainon's recollections, it was a peaceful place where even fairies lived, distant from conflicts but fell to ruin due to a fire thief.
The Garden of the Enlightenment Tree: The place where the Titan of Reason, Serseis, and scholars from the seven factions respecting him reside. Buildings are constructed around the sacred tree as a foundation. The paths of the tree garden are said to be very complicated. A first-time visitor can easily lose their way just by trying to find the restroom, and those with poor sense of direction can struggle for a long time to find their way.
The Seven Major Factions: Seven factions that emerged from exploring knowledge and realizing truths in the Garden of Enlightenment. After the Titan of Reason, Serseis, imparted knowledge to humanity, the "first scholar" Talesus encountered Serseis, established the Garden of Enlightenment, and completed his methodology for understanding the world in front of the great tree.
Nuspemata: Founded by Anaxa. A faction that carries on the soul theory of the "first scholar" Talesus. Proficient in theories related to the conversion between life and matter and dimensional ascension. It was founded most recently, yet its points are the sharpest, directing all theories toward the origins of life and matter. Due to Anaxa's blasphemous tone and teachings, it does not receive a good reputation. It is said that Phainon belonged to the Nuspemata faction while studying in the Tree Garden.
Lotopagoe: A faction described as clear beings whose reach extends to all forms of life, not just plants. Their profound practice emphasizes creating harmony among all things, and for them, asceticism is not surrendering the self, but rather a pathway to self-discovery. They focus on the essence and practice, thus conducting studies in agriculture and plant production.
Kapra: A faction skilled in the research, breeding, and protection of unique beasts. The lovely forms of the chimera are little practices shown in their exploration of all kinds of creatures. They are experts in medicine and biology, even creating creatures like chimera within the narrative.
Nodus: A faction that believes "everything is numbers," meaning every entity can be expressed as a number. It was the first faction formed in the Tree Garden, and they uphold their access barrier with the principle, "No entry for those who do not know geometry," regarding mathematics as the means by which the Titan of Reason, Serseis, governed the world. They cover not only conventional mathematics and arithmetic but also areas like programming and documentation.
HelCorito: A faction pursuing the ultimate goal. They challenge aspiring scholars by throwing a sling that flings a round stone beyond a designated range to demonstrate training, discernment of thought, and proving "the pursuit of the ultimate." In simple terms, they emphasize exercise and sports.
Erytrochameros: A faction that views the exploration of art and emotion as the roots of logical reasoning. They consider the information obtained through sensory organs as the most refined and believe it can lead one to a transcendent awareness of the world. They also have connections to concepts of time or relevance derived from art or human senses.
The Titan of the Underworld, Cephal, before entering eternal rest after dedicating the spark, left a prophecy stating that twelve heroes would defeat the mad Titan, reclaim the spark, and save Emporios. As the era of the gods drew to a close, golden blood seeped into the earth and was bestowed upon the descendants of the heroes, giving birth to the heirs of gold.
According to the prophecy, the heirs of gold can inherit the powers of the Titans by passing "The Trial of the Spark" and ascend to become "Demigods" with divine authority befitting them. However, all the heirs of gold, excluding Phainon, possess flaws. Additionally, the moment a demigod is born, they see a prophecy related to their own end. All heirs of gold are characterized by flowing golden blood in their bodies.
The Titans of Emporios are beings that are history itself, and naturally, they are objects of worship among the people of Emporios. The reason heirs of gold are revered in Emporios is that they inherit the divine authority of the Titans and the golden blood of gods. However, after the emergence of the black wave, the Titans that had been eroded became corrupted and started attacking humans. Ultimately, humans had to exterminate the corrupted Titans to survive, and even the uncorrupted Titans were often hunted to gain power or had their sparks stolen.
Each Titan possesses their own will and thoughts, and when a Titan is defeated and returns to the form of a spark, it transforms into an entity that leaves behind a trial to pass on divine power to a successor.
Destined Titans:
Janus: The Gate of Many Ways. The Titan of Passage. The first Titan. In charge of doors, barriers, prophecies, and communication networks. Represents January among the twelve zodiac signs, and the corresponding heir of gold is Trivio.
Talanton: The Scale of Justice. The Titan of Laws. Symbolizing and governing all conceptual contracts, balance, and laws. The second among the three fated Titan sisters. Represents February among the twelve zodiac signs, and the corresponding heir of gold is Keridra.
Oronix: The Veil of Eternal Night. The Titan of Time. Governing time, past, present, future, and the night sky. The youngest among the three sisters. Represents March among the twelve zodiac signs.
Titan of Pillars:
Giorios: The Foundation of the Rock. The Titan of Earth. Governing land, the earth, agriculture, minerals, and crafts. Represents April among the twelve zodiac signs.
Pagusa: The Cup of Abundance. The Titan of the Sea. Governing water, fishing, drinks, dance, joy, and festivals. Represents May among the twelve zodiac signs, and the corresponding heir of gold is Hisilens.
Aquila: The Eye of Tides. The Titan of the Sky. Governing daylight and light. Anything involving the outside is burned, regardless of good or evil. Represents June among the twelve zodiac signs, and the corresponding heir of gold is Hiakin.
Titan of Creation:
Cephal: The Throne of the World. The Titan of the Underworld. The leader of all Titans. The Titan of thrones, humanity, and freedom. Created humanity and protects the last bastion of mankind, Okma, and the artificial sun. Represents July among the twelve zodiac signs, and the corresponding heir of gold is Phainon.
Serseis: The Branch of Division. The Titan of Reason. Governing thought, agriculture, plants, and wisdom. Represents August among the twelve zodiac signs, and the corresponding heir of gold is Anaxa.
Nestia: The Cocoon of Gold. The Titan of Romance. Governing love, marriage, fate, and fabric, and is married to Serseis. Represents September among the twelve zodiac signs, and the corresponding heir of gold is Aglaia.
Titan of Disaster:
Nikador: The Spear of Divine Punishment. The Titan of Conflict. Symbolizing all combative attributes such as war, training, and protection. Represents October among the twelve zodiac signs, and the corresponding heir of gold is Maide.
Thanatos: The Hand of Darkness. The Titan of Death. Guides the dead when disasters like those of Nikador's wars end. Represents November among the twelve zodiac signs, and the corresponding heir of gold is Kastoris.
Zagreus: The Coin of Change. The Titan of Schemes. Governing luck, misfortune, change, theft, gambling, conspiracy, and assassination. Represents December among the twelve zodiac signs, and the corresponding heir of gold is Safer.
Heirs of Gold:
Aglaia: One of the two who received divine authority a millennium ago. The wealthiest in Okma. A blonde beauty. Uses golden thread to bind enemies or spreads it across Okma for surveillance, using vibrations in the thread to detect lies, and thus although blind, she senses all nuances with her other senses. As a demigod, she is gradually losing her humanity.
Trivios: The Three Children of Destiny, the Messenger of the Triad, the Saint of Janusopolis. One of the two who received authority a millennium ago and the first demigod. Became divided into numerous personalities and avatars. Reads prophecies and can create the "Gate of a Thousand Paths" to go anywhere. Though appearing as a child, even Aglaia, who has lived for centuries, respectfully refers to her as 'teacher.' Each personality shares thoughts, emotions, and sensory organs. Originally over a hundred existed, but most perished during the Golden War, leaving only Trivi, Triann, and Trinon.
Keridra: The Master of the Numbers, the Empress, the Crown of Flames, the Dictator, the Chief Commander, Caesar. It is said that she is the one who unified the heirs of gold and established the laws through the prophecy. Currently, her whereabouts are unknown.
Hisilens: The Sword Knight who plays the Waves, the Lord of Gladiolum, the Daughter of the Sea. Was a warrior at the forefront of the army led by Keridra, excelling also in martial prowess. Until her disappearance, she was the commander of the knights of Okma.
Safer: The cat burglar who loves money and valuables. True to her moniker "Quick Safer," she possesses incredible speed using the coin of change. Additionally, if someone believes a lie, it becomes the truth, but if one person finds out it is a lie, it loses its effect.
Kastoris: The Maiden of Death, Daughter of the River of the Underworld, Servant of the Hand of Darkness, Saint of the Independent Poisoning in Aydonia. Has the power to kill a living creature just by touch.
Anaxa: A man with long sea green hair. A blasphemer against the gods. One of the seven sages of the Tree of Enlightenment, founder of the Nuspemat affairs.
Hiakin: A girl with pink twin tails. Healer of Light, Priest who divides the dawn and dusk, Heir of the Sky. Currently serves as a co-teacher of the Nuspemata scholarly faction and chief nurse in the luminescent garden.
Phainon: The nameless hero, the savior. A polite and cheerful young man with white hair. Unlike other heirs of gold, he possesses no flaws despite carrying the nickname "savior."
Maide: A muscular youth with blonde hair. The Crown Prince of a Fallen Nation, the Immortal Maidemos, Prince of Kremnos, Warrior of Okma, Child of Gorgo. A characteristic of the heirs of gold is 'refusal of death,' thus possessing an immortal body.
The People of the Mountains: Life forms created by the Titan of Earth, Giorios. Blue giants with faces covered in helmets. The tribe to which the Great Commander Kaltorus belongs. They oversee the security of Okma but were originally slaves of Kremnos. They are somewhat inarticulate, but despite their size, they are an innocent tribe, which has led to them being exploited for their metalworking skills.
Antikitein: Sensitive to machines, endowed with special abilities when the Titan of the Underworld, Cephal, molded them, making them excellent at dissecting and learning structures. Currently, it seems few remain affiliated with the Senate.
Dromas: A gigantic purple organism reminiscent of a Brachiosaurus. Utilized as transport and food in Emporios. Generally moves slowly and has a mild temperament. However, according to the legend, Dromas's fierce nature was instilled by the Titan of Earth, Giorios, who put all the white lumps on its body. Its staple food is dried red dirt crystals, essentially just dirt. It has no poison, but certainly wouldn't be edible for humans.
Chimera: A small animal reminiscent of a cat. Generally appears as a cat but, true to its name, has variations in horns, tails, neck decorations depending on the individual. Found everywhere in Okma, it has a cute cry. Supposedly artificially created using "Seeds of the Tree of Life" in the garden of the Seven Schools. Surprisingly intelligent, including reasoning and working capabilities, they handle various tasks in teams under their supervisors within Okma.
Senate: A prestigious political organization in Emporios. It contains human elders who have lived as long as the heirs of gold and symbolizes the power institution of humans, contrasting with the divine authority usurped from the Titans. Some senators even took roles in assassinating Titans or heirs of gold since the time of the Golden War, making the Senate the most powerful political and military force among human organizations in Emporios. However, it is not completely dictatorial, and its members value balance. Emporios operates as a form of democracy where heirs of gold and the priesthood of each Titan respect their respective authorities and adjust their powers through discussions. Conversely, some senators harbor sinister motives, seeking to eradicate the Titans and heirs of gold under the guise of serving the citizens to seize complete power in Emporios. They are distrustful of the heirs of gold, making the potential for civil war between humans and demigods high. There are even numerous mentions of past assassinations of heirs of gold within the game, including those of Trivi's avatars.
The Black Wave: The source of disaster in Emporios. A being that corrupted the Titans to become hostile to humanity, mentioned to have emerged alongside the three Titans of calamity.
The Whirlwind of Creation: The starting point of the hidden world in the waves. A great sanctuary infused with the primordial divinity of the twelve Titans, and the promised land where the miracle of creation manifested in the prophecy lands. It is here that the heirs of gold inherit the fire.
Okma: A city-state that follows the "Titan of the Underworld." It serves Cephal, who protects the world. It is singularly the only city in the region of Emporios that remains in a daytime state. Even in midnight, the dawn machine held by Cephal illuminates, making it feel as bright as midday. Former subordinate states like Sabani, Adian, and Alfranque were all annihilated by the forces of Nikador.
Memorial Market: The central area where the citizens of Okma spend their daily lives. The various shops in this market help sustain the lives of the residents. Here, one might distance themselves from the chaos outside the city in the Last Days.
Memorial Celestial Palace: A massive bathhouse blessed by Pagusa. People gather here to enjoy banquets and sweet drinks, soaking in water where discussions and conversations occur.
Cliff of Dawn: The place closest to Cephal's Holy Relic. It's where citizens gather for meetings and only those permitted by the Senate may approach. The spark of Cephal is kept in a spark box here without being sacrificed. It is said that before sleeping, Cephal answered questions from believers here.
Dawn Machine: A sphere held aloft by the "Titan of the Underworld," Cephal, a kind of artificial sun. It eternally illuminates the sky of Okma.
Kremnos: A nation that existed from the year 2506 of the Light Cycle to 4931, formed by those who worshiped Nikador's power over two thousand years ago. Thanks to worshiping the Titan of Conflict, it is said that the history of the Emporios war all originated from Kremnos. Maide was the Crown Prince of this place.
Janusopolis: A city-state that worships the "Titan of Passage." It houses Janus, who guides the way, and the Titans governing fate. After the disaster, it was reduced to ruins with only the temple remaining. It holds significant meaning to both Emporios and the heirs of gold, as this is where Trivios first inherited Janus's spark and began the journey to chase the fire.
Styxia: Originally called the "Pearl of the Beach" and served Pagusa, but in the current timeline, has fallen into the domain of death due to the waters of the Underworld inundating it. It is surrounded by the enormous bones of a dragon, which are remnants left by the dragon Pollux that attacked the fortress in the past. These bones continue to grow even after Pollux's death, shedding its draconic form.
Eye of Tides: A floating city where the descendants of the Sky once lived. Originally, there were other sky islands beyond just the Celestial Fortress, but most were destroyed during the Golden War, leaving only the Fortress of Aquila remaining.
Aydonia: A region that worships the Titan of Death, Thanatos. It is said to be snowing all day. Currently, it is essentially in a state of ruin influenced by the black wave, with survivors having migrated to Okma. Kastoris used to be the independent poisoning saint of Aydonia.
Doros: A city-state rumored to be inhabited by thieves. Safer is known to originate from this city.
Skiana: A small island located on the outskirts of Emporios. Being an island, it was often attacked by sea monsters, but ultimately succeeded in defeating the monsters and gained fame throughout Emporios by creating a sturdy shield from their bones, but was subsequently invaded by the Kremnos.
Elysai Edes: The hometown of Phainon. A small village where the past Kirene also resided. In Phainon's recollections, it was a peaceful place where even fairies lived, distant from conflicts but fell to ruin due to a fire thief.
The Garden of the Enlightenment Tree: The place where the Titan of Reason, Serseis, and scholars from the seven factions respecting him reside. Buildings are constructed around the sacred tree as a foundation. The paths of the tree garden are said to be very complicated. A first-time visitor can easily lose their way just by trying to find the restroom, and those with poor sense of direction can struggle for a long time to find their way.
The Seven Major Factions: Seven factions that emerged from exploring knowledge and realizing truths in the Garden of Enlightenment. After the Titan of Reason, Serseis, imparted knowledge to humanity, the "first scholar" Talesus encountered Serseis, established the Garden of Enlightenment, and completed his methodology for understanding the world in front of the great tree.
Nuspemata: Founded by Anaxa. A faction that carries on the soul theory of the "first scholar" Talesus. Proficient in theories related to the conversion between life and matter and dimensional ascension. It was founded most recently, yet its points are the sharpest, directing all theories toward the origins of life and matter. Due to Anaxa's blasphemous tone and teachings, it does not receive a good reputation. It is said that Phainon belonged to the Nuspemata faction while studying in the Tree Garden.
Lotopagoe: A faction described as clear beings whose reach extends to all forms of life, not just plants. Their profound practice emphasizes creating harmony among all things, and for them, asceticism is not surrendering the self, but rather a pathway to self-discovery. They focus on the essence and practice, thus conducting studies in agriculture and plant production.
Kapra: A faction skilled in the research, breeding, and protection of unique beasts. The lovely forms of the chimera are little practices shown in their exploration of all kinds of creatures. They are experts in medicine and biology, even creating creatures like chimera within the narrative.
Nodus: A faction that believes "everything is numbers," meaning every entity can be expressed as a number. It was the first faction formed in the Tree Garden, and they uphold their access barrier with the principle, "No entry for those who do not know geometry," regarding mathematics as the means by which the Titan of Reason, Serseis, governed the world. They cover not only conventional mathematics and arithmetic but also areas like programming and documentation.
HelCorito: A faction pursuing the ultimate goal. They challenge aspiring scholars by throwing a sling that flings a round stone beyond a designated range to demonstrate training, discernment of thought, and proving "the pursuit of the ultimate." In simple terms, they emphasize exercise and sports.
Erytrochameros: A faction that views the exploration of art and emotion as the roots of logical reasoning. They consider the information obtained through sensory organs as the most refined and believe it can lead one to a transcendent awareness of the world. They also have connections to concepts of time or relevance derived from art or human senses.
Description
Covered in fog, the castle of Kreumnos, a realm of chaos and war! In that royal seat flows the blood of kin who have been slain, and the god there is called a calamity. The immortal Maideimos, a lion who has left the pack, a golden descendant pursuing the spark of "conflict". He must endure countless deaths, return home drenched in blood, kill the king to become the king, and slay the god to become the god; he bears the mad fate alone. The iron hooves of war will sweep through the wilderness and, in the end, stain it with the blood of his homeland.
He is one of the golden heirs and the crown prince of Kreumnos. With blonde hair growing progressively redder towards the tips, sharp golden eyes, and a muscular body adorned with red tattoos. The immortal Maideimos, prince of Kreumnos, prince of the fallen kingdom, warrior of Okma, child of Gorgo – these are all titles that refer to him.
My Day's defining characteristic as a golden heir is 'refusing death', which means he possesses an immortal body. It's more of an inherent flaw than an ability. The power he wields is the crystal of blood, speculated to be a shard of the titan of conflict's abilities. Nika doesn't have any golden shards, while Maidei’s is red, indicating a difference due to the distinction between humans and titans. The lions created from the crystal of blood are influenced by the lion sculpture of Kreumnos.
My Day is approximately 20 to 30 years old, which is quite young among the golden heirs who can live over 1,000 years.
He has a muscular, brainy appearance fitting his physique. However, he doesn't always adopt a pushy style in military strategy; he tends to consider the odds to a certain extent. He also excels in his history class, reportedly scoring first in Trivia lessons. He calls Phainon a historian mainly because unlike him, Phainon can't handle history subjects at all.
Although he appears violent and aggressive, seemingly fierce with a rough tongue, inside he is warm and quite righteous. He shows a strangely foolish yet loyal demeanor, gives off an air of arrogance and freedom, but actually looks after his people well. He is a typical tsundere who struggles to express himself honestly. He is particularly kind to children, even engaging in play with them, and it seems he has shed tears privately at times.
In the past, he didn’t merely leave Kreumnos castle with people to commit treason; he did it to save them from his father's tyranny, and he killed his father to rescue those who had succumbed to the corrupted theocracy of Nika. Maidei and the Kreumnos elite he brought also protect the citizens of Okma.
Despite being the crown prince of Kreumnos castle, domain of the titan of conflict Nika, he appears at first glance to lack faith in Nika. However, strictly speaking, this means he refuses to follow the fallen Nika straying from the rightful path of 'conflict', maintaining allegiance to the principles proclaimed long before Nika's fall.
Like most Kreumnos people, he enjoys pomegranate juice, and the sanguine honey drink he consumes is actually pomegranate juice. He likes to mix pomegranate juice with milk to drink it in a pinkish hue and reportedly often buys pomegranates in bulk from the store. Additionally, the golden honey pancakes became a popular menu item after the shop owner asked Maidei to promote it on social media.
He is quite adept in cooking. Having a sensitive sense of smell and being a wanderer for a long time, his cooking skills are said to be exceptional. Most meals for the golden heirs are prepared by My Day. He also develops recipes himself and often cooks for the other golden heirs.
On the back of his phone case are letters in Emporious script reading 'HAIKAS', which translates to the Kreumnos curse 'HKS', a common phrase Maidei uses.
He also has a single Dromas, which he took to battle with him. Its name is 'Kreumnos Beast - Kokopo III'. Typically, he is referred to as Kokopo III.
A city-state that has long maintained its reputation among soldiers...... Kreumnos was the place every warrior aspired to be. Becoming the champion of the Kreumnos Festival is a glory that only one in ten thousand can enjoy.
"That's nothing but slaughter. There's no glory in it at all."
A man blocked my path.
His name is Maideimos......
Maidei, the crown prince of Kreumnos.
The man was taciturn, yet his deeds were widely known.
It’s a truly mysterious story.
People say he was thrown off a cliff by his biological father as soon as he was born and drifted in the dark sea for nine years.
"And still he survived.... Even the God of Death abandoned him."
An immortal body, a grace bestowed upon the man.
Like all golden heirs of Emporious...
It was a blessing referred to as a "curse".
The taciturn man sat at the table, waiting for me to speak.
What filled the cup was a bright red liquid.
Drinking blood for health is a tradition of Kreumnos castle.
According to widespread tales......
He looted all corpses from the battlefield.
"Self-righteous historian's army."
I had been seen through......
His gaze was sharp as a lion's.
"It's pomegranate juice."
My Day scoffed.
The tales of historians become mere history because Kreumnos castle disappeared long ago.
As the gods of mankind descended into madness, the city-state also lost its way in the fog.
Rumors say that My Day participated in the war that ended the Kreumnos castle.
Covered in blood as he swept across the battlefield, he pierced the enemy's king with a long spear——
However, what the spear’s tip pointed at......
Was nothing other than his own hometown.
As opinions became divided, My Day stood up and left.
He always narrated the truth of rumors in his back.
It was a back that had suffered numerous storms yet bore not a single scar.
Maideimos, the hero of the past......
He is a traitor of Kreumnos and the crown prince who killed his father.
Since when has he been known as "Maidei"?
This man possessed strength equivalent to that of an entire world’s army, yet he didn't seem to care much——
Only royalty can end royalty, and only conflict can end conflict.
Even if the sounds of conquest sweep through the entire wilderness, they will ultimately stain the blood of his homeland.
No one dared to shake his hand.
His hand was as hot as the sun, infused with the power of fire.
What a great feat it is――
In a battlefield stained with defeat, the man dug up the ground for the fallen soldiers and buried thousands with his bare hands.
In that battle......
He smashed every weapon of the enemy.
The immortal body did not falter in any adversity, yet tears of pain flowed from his heart.
"Years of drifting made him hate the waves."
Rumor has it that this is why the man tries not to shed tears.
Yet, in the blizzard of Idonia, the man shed at least one tear, blooming into a blood-red lily.
Like that immortal body, the flower would never wither.
As time passes, and all things turn to dust......
The last beauty of this world will be left by this noble man.
Even though no one will believe it.
Unlike his kin, the pattern was etched with the blood of the man.
It was enigmatic, stirring the ambitions of ordinary folks.
"To harm Maidei, killing a god is sufficient."
People still search for that weapon.
However, that pattern was merely a tradition he followed......
You must not let the enemy realize you are shedding blood.
Thus, they will firmly believe.
That this person before their eyes is invincible.
The events of the past shaped his body.
"Besides the traditions of Kreumnos, what do you have left?"
A white-haired friend asked him.
The man remained silent, gazing at the horizon, seeking a time long past.
In those wandering years, he received the same question thousands upon thousands of times, yet he never denied it——
"That's why I've set foot in this journey."
No one could approach that battlefield.
The army of Kreumnos blocked the path chasing the fire.
He ordered his army to be passive――
That was the first encounter between a prince and a hero.
The two men fought fiercely day and night for ten days until the end of the duel.
Neither managed to seize victory from the other nor acknowledged defeat.
No one knew why the man’s fate was always surrounded by some number.
Just as there was no certainty about how the fire-chasing heroes persuaded the man.
They chose to stay together out of mutual concern, but that was not all.
In memory, his mother had spoken seven words to him.
Coincidentally, the leader who weaved that golden thread spoke one of those words again.
The man did not fear right and wrong.
"Lions write their own history."
"The history of hunting should not be monopolized by the hunters."
That’s why he often remained silent.
Someone in the past speculated this way.
That he considers the holy city his home to find a place to return to.
As a king, it was the first gift he offered to his people.
But, like all things——
Once given, there is no way to possess it again.
In this endless journey, no one dared to infuriate the man.
Not because of his terrible and arrogant disposition――
But because he personally made every meal for the heroes, and his skill was extraordinary.
In the woods, what one sees is unbelievable; since childhood, he has identified people by their scent and gained advantage from it.
Yet, an exception existed among them――
The man’s nemesis, Phainon often harbored doubts.
Why was his meal so difficult to swallow?
The day he stepped into the holy city was unforgettable――
Those who believe in conflict inevitably undergo scrutiny from the masses.
"The insects bite one another. That man is the offspring of a madman."
The man viewed himself as his greatest enemy, so he did not care.
What he sorted out on the path ahead was for his companions to someday respond to his wrath.
However, until the prophecy became reality......
There had been not a single person in the holy city who suffered even a little from him.
"Death for glory is not a tranquil rest――"
This is a lie known to all the people of Kreumnos castle.
"The afterlife blessed by dawn is better than the human world."
However, the crown prince does not easily believe in false poetry.
"Cowards unable to face death..."
On the day he returned from the river of the afterlife, he declared to everyone.
"You weave nonsensical lies to deceive yourselves and wish for enlightenment after sacrifice..."
Those words were sacrilegious and more noble than his lineage――
"A true warrior must surely despise the blessed land."
Despite being an immortal body, it was not "perfectly flawless".
To find the gate of fate, the man alone risked danger time and again.
At that time, he was youthful and his skills were immature, yet in a position where he could not die even if he wished to, he learned why the blessing was also called a curse――
He witnessed horrific sights at the boundary of life.
When he mentioned that fact, the man was calm.
He had crossed the threshold of death nine times and viewed it as a flaw, yet today his strength far exceeded that of ordinary people.
However, if you were to ask him if he was still easily ticklish like in his younger days, he would always evade the question.
This was a history that he clearly did not even glance at――
At Kreumnos castle, there existed a mysterious ritual bestowed by the gods, and the power of the king was said to be passed down through it...
It was said to be their secret of alone holding back a thousand armies.
"Thus, a traitor who cannot inherit the throne is the weakest king."
This statement reached the ears of the story's protagonist, but he did not rebut and calmly replied.
"That is not a legend."
"But if one achieves feats surpassing those of all past kings, what use is the past?"
"He is stealing our honor."
The discontent spread within the army weighed heavily on a corner of the man’s indomitable heart.
Whenever a crisis occurred during a war he personally led, he moved the army to a safe position and continued to fight, prepared to die alone.
The Kreumnos soldiers who followed him nearly ended their lives without any achievements.
While most had regrets as they left, the man had none――
"Your glory lies not in dying but in my grasp."
As the war came to a close, the man returned to his tranquil hometown as if he were the only one dead.
Past visions seem to probe him――
"Your Majesty, has the journey of chasing fire come to an end?"
The man sitting on the throne spoke softly as if whispering――
"There is nothing left to hunt anymore."
"Sleep is indeed the flame that ends the journey."
According to his words, killing the king makes him the king, and killing the god makes him the god.
Wearing blood as a crown is his eternal destiny.
He is one of the golden heirs and the crown prince of Kreumnos. With blonde hair growing progressively redder towards the tips, sharp golden eyes, and a muscular body adorned with red tattoos. The immortal Maideimos, prince of Kreumnos, prince of the fallen kingdom, warrior of Okma, child of Gorgo – these are all titles that refer to him.
My Day's defining characteristic as a golden heir is 'refusing death', which means he possesses an immortal body. It's more of an inherent flaw than an ability. The power he wields is the crystal of blood, speculated to be a shard of the titan of conflict's abilities. Nika doesn't have any golden shards, while Maidei’s is red, indicating a difference due to the distinction between humans and titans. The lions created from the crystal of blood are influenced by the lion sculpture of Kreumnos.
My Day is approximately 20 to 30 years old, which is quite young among the golden heirs who can live over 1,000 years.
He has a muscular, brainy appearance fitting his physique. However, he doesn't always adopt a pushy style in military strategy; he tends to consider the odds to a certain extent. He also excels in his history class, reportedly scoring first in Trivia lessons. He calls Phainon a historian mainly because unlike him, Phainon can't handle history subjects at all.
Although he appears violent and aggressive, seemingly fierce with a rough tongue, inside he is warm and quite righteous. He shows a strangely foolish yet loyal demeanor, gives off an air of arrogance and freedom, but actually looks after his people well. He is a typical tsundere who struggles to express himself honestly. He is particularly kind to children, even engaging in play with them, and it seems he has shed tears privately at times.
In the past, he didn’t merely leave Kreumnos castle with people to commit treason; he did it to save them from his father's tyranny, and he killed his father to rescue those who had succumbed to the corrupted theocracy of Nika. Maidei and the Kreumnos elite he brought also protect the citizens of Okma.
Despite being the crown prince of Kreumnos castle, domain of the titan of conflict Nika, he appears at first glance to lack faith in Nika. However, strictly speaking, this means he refuses to follow the fallen Nika straying from the rightful path of 'conflict', maintaining allegiance to the principles proclaimed long before Nika's fall.
Like most Kreumnos people, he enjoys pomegranate juice, and the sanguine honey drink he consumes is actually pomegranate juice. He likes to mix pomegranate juice with milk to drink it in a pinkish hue and reportedly often buys pomegranates in bulk from the store. Additionally, the golden honey pancakes became a popular menu item after the shop owner asked Maidei to promote it on social media.
He is quite adept in cooking. Having a sensitive sense of smell and being a wanderer for a long time, his cooking skills are said to be exceptional. Most meals for the golden heirs are prepared by My Day. He also develops recipes himself and often cooks for the other golden heirs.
On the back of his phone case are letters in Emporious script reading 'HAIKAS', which translates to the Kreumnos curse 'HKS', a common phrase Maidei uses.
He also has a single Dromas, which he took to battle with him. Its name is 'Kreumnos Beast - Kokopo III'. Typically, he is referred to as Kokopo III.
A city-state that has long maintained its reputation among soldiers...... Kreumnos was the place every warrior aspired to be. Becoming the champion of the Kreumnos Festival is a glory that only one in ten thousand can enjoy.
"That's nothing but slaughter. There's no glory in it at all."
A man blocked my path.
His name is Maideimos......
Maidei, the crown prince of Kreumnos.
The man was taciturn, yet his deeds were widely known.
It’s a truly mysterious story.
People say he was thrown off a cliff by his biological father as soon as he was born and drifted in the dark sea for nine years.
"And still he survived.... Even the God of Death abandoned him."
An immortal body, a grace bestowed upon the man.
Like all golden heirs of Emporious...
It was a blessing referred to as a "curse".
The taciturn man sat at the table, waiting for me to speak.
What filled the cup was a bright red liquid.
Drinking blood for health is a tradition of Kreumnos castle.
According to widespread tales......
He looted all corpses from the battlefield.
"Self-righteous historian's army."
I had been seen through......
His gaze was sharp as a lion's.
"It's pomegranate juice."
My Day scoffed.
The tales of historians become mere history because Kreumnos castle disappeared long ago.
As the gods of mankind descended into madness, the city-state also lost its way in the fog.
Rumors say that My Day participated in the war that ended the Kreumnos castle.
Covered in blood as he swept across the battlefield, he pierced the enemy's king with a long spear——
However, what the spear’s tip pointed at......
Was nothing other than his own hometown.
As opinions became divided, My Day stood up and left.
He always narrated the truth of rumors in his back.
It was a back that had suffered numerous storms yet bore not a single scar.
Maideimos, the hero of the past......
He is a traitor of Kreumnos and the crown prince who killed his father.
Since when has he been known as "Maidei"?
This man possessed strength equivalent to that of an entire world’s army, yet he didn't seem to care much——
Only royalty can end royalty, and only conflict can end conflict.
Even if the sounds of conquest sweep through the entire wilderness, they will ultimately stain the blood of his homeland.
No one dared to shake his hand.
His hand was as hot as the sun, infused with the power of fire.
What a great feat it is――
In a battlefield stained with defeat, the man dug up the ground for the fallen soldiers and buried thousands with his bare hands.
In that battle......
He smashed every weapon of the enemy.
The immortal body did not falter in any adversity, yet tears of pain flowed from his heart.
"Years of drifting made him hate the waves."
Rumor has it that this is why the man tries not to shed tears.
Yet, in the blizzard of Idonia, the man shed at least one tear, blooming into a blood-red lily.
Like that immortal body, the flower would never wither.
As time passes, and all things turn to dust......
The last beauty of this world will be left by this noble man.
Even though no one will believe it.
Unlike his kin, the pattern was etched with the blood of the man.
It was enigmatic, stirring the ambitions of ordinary folks.
"To harm Maidei, killing a god is sufficient."
People still search for that weapon.
However, that pattern was merely a tradition he followed......
You must not let the enemy realize you are shedding blood.
Thus, they will firmly believe.
That this person before their eyes is invincible.
The events of the past shaped his body.
"Besides the traditions of Kreumnos, what do you have left?"
A white-haired friend asked him.
The man remained silent, gazing at the horizon, seeking a time long past.
In those wandering years, he received the same question thousands upon thousands of times, yet he never denied it——
"That's why I've set foot in this journey."
No one could approach that battlefield.
The army of Kreumnos blocked the path chasing the fire.
He ordered his army to be passive――
That was the first encounter between a prince and a hero.
The two men fought fiercely day and night for ten days until the end of the duel.
Neither managed to seize victory from the other nor acknowledged defeat.
No one knew why the man’s fate was always surrounded by some number.
Just as there was no certainty about how the fire-chasing heroes persuaded the man.
They chose to stay together out of mutual concern, but that was not all.
In memory, his mother had spoken seven words to him.
Coincidentally, the leader who weaved that golden thread spoke one of those words again.
The man did not fear right and wrong.
"Lions write their own history."
"The history of hunting should not be monopolized by the hunters."
That’s why he often remained silent.
Someone in the past speculated this way.
That he considers the holy city his home to find a place to return to.
As a king, it was the first gift he offered to his people.
But, like all things——
Once given, there is no way to possess it again.
In this endless journey, no one dared to infuriate the man.
Not because of his terrible and arrogant disposition――
But because he personally made every meal for the heroes, and his skill was extraordinary.
In the woods, what one sees is unbelievable; since childhood, he has identified people by their scent and gained advantage from it.
Yet, an exception existed among them――
The man’s nemesis, Phainon often harbored doubts.
Why was his meal so difficult to swallow?
The day he stepped into the holy city was unforgettable――
Those who believe in conflict inevitably undergo scrutiny from the masses.
"The insects bite one another. That man is the offspring of a madman."
The man viewed himself as his greatest enemy, so he did not care.
What he sorted out on the path ahead was for his companions to someday respond to his wrath.
However, until the prophecy became reality......
There had been not a single person in the holy city who suffered even a little from him.
"Death for glory is not a tranquil rest――"
This is a lie known to all the people of Kreumnos castle.
"The afterlife blessed by dawn is better than the human world."
However, the crown prince does not easily believe in false poetry.
"Cowards unable to face death..."
On the day he returned from the river of the afterlife, he declared to everyone.
"You weave nonsensical lies to deceive yourselves and wish for enlightenment after sacrifice..."
Those words were sacrilegious and more noble than his lineage――
"A true warrior must surely despise the blessed land."
Despite being an immortal body, it was not "perfectly flawless".
To find the gate of fate, the man alone risked danger time and again.
At that time, he was youthful and his skills were immature, yet in a position where he could not die even if he wished to, he learned why the blessing was also called a curse――
He witnessed horrific sights at the boundary of life.
When he mentioned that fact, the man was calm.
He had crossed the threshold of death nine times and viewed it as a flaw, yet today his strength far exceeded that of ordinary people.
However, if you were to ask him if he was still easily ticklish like in his younger days, he would always evade the question.
This was a history that he clearly did not even glance at――
At Kreumnos castle, there existed a mysterious ritual bestowed by the gods, and the power of the king was said to be passed down through it...
It was said to be their secret of alone holding back a thousand armies.
"Thus, a traitor who cannot inherit the throne is the weakest king."
This statement reached the ears of the story's protagonist, but he did not rebut and calmly replied.
"That is not a legend."
"But if one achieves feats surpassing those of all past kings, what use is the past?"
"He is stealing our honor."
The discontent spread within the army weighed heavily on a corner of the man’s indomitable heart.
Whenever a crisis occurred during a war he personally led, he moved the army to a safe position and continued to fight, prepared to die alone.
The Kreumnos soldiers who followed him nearly ended their lives without any achievements.
While most had regrets as they left, the man had none――
"Your glory lies not in dying but in my grasp."
As the war came to a close, the man returned to his tranquil hometown as if he were the only one dead.
Past visions seem to probe him――
"Your Majesty, has the journey of chasing fire come to an end?"
The man sitting on the throne spoke softly as if whispering――
"There is nothing left to hunt anymore."
"Sleep is indeed the flame that ends the journey."
According to his words, killing the king makes him the king, and killing the god makes him the god.
Wearing blood as a crown is his eternal destiny.
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