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Prologue
In distant days of a time gone by, there was a creature of pure evil.
The people then were resolute, and challenged such evil.
Paying dearly with many sacrifices, they reached an end to their harsh struggle.
Sealed that evil existence.
And a peaceful age went by, countless days and nights.
However, by certain impetus,
that balance now stands to be crushed!
The evil creature's accrued power and anger gusts out at once.
Swallows the fruits of this plentiful age and tear them to bits.
The people once content in those blissful days now shiver in fear,
scream, and lose their minds in terror...
However, there was one young hero.
The young boy chosen by the gods, unknowing of the fate entrusted to him,
Rose up against the evil ones.
And now, he departs from Granseal.
Act 1: Presage of War
Everything began from two jewels being stolen...
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The continent of Parmecia lies in the distant north, and to its coast is an island of lush green, Grans. In this island, there are two ruins built long, long before the current residents settled there.
One is a massive tower of stone, known as Ancient Tower. Its entrance is sealed tightly, and no one has ever laid eyes upon the secrets within.
The other is a small ancient shrine. As the years passed, many came to learn of its existence. It is said that within this shrine lie the legendary Jewels of Light and Darkness... But, not many know the jewels have a reason to exist. No one knows what will happen once their seal is broken...
In the south of Grans Island is the kingdom of Granseal. A certain boy lives there. He does not yet know, the fate that will befall him. The fate of the world now begins to change...
Event no.01
Granseal Town
-The town where Bowie was born and raised
This rural town is blessed with water and lush greenery, and fishing thrives there. Many species such as humans, elves and centaurs live there together.
The story begins the day after a storm. People welcome the new dawn as usual, but...
Granseal town is a castle town next to the Granseal castle, at the south of Grans Island. To the northeast looms the Ancient Tower, with impenetrable secrets, and to the south, a small ancient shrine hiding two jewels. There aren't any sort of farms around, and many people seem to make their living out of fishing.
To the side of the item and weapon shop is a fortuneteller with a crystal ball, reading the future. Their premonition is that somehow, ruin is coming to the kingdom of Granseal. How will such a peaceful country be destroyed? But, the appearance of this fortuneteller is something for later.
Event no.02
Granseal Castle
-Something happened to King Granseal?
Regular people usually cannot set foot on the castle. The only person at town that seems to come and go there freely is Sir Astral.
Following Astral to Granseal castle. Let's explore the place.
Within the large castle grounds is a temporary bedroom for the soldiers not in the castle proper. There's also a weapon storage, but the doors haven't been opened in many years, they might not be fit for proper use. There's a big chance that they have rusted after so long.
The only bordering country, Galam, at the north of Grans Island, is an ally of Granseal. Because of that, Granseal hasn't seen any war in the past decades. The soldiers walking around the castle look bored. The most they have to do are things like exterminating rats. But the fact that they have so much free time is proof that the country is at peace.
It's not as if they wish for war, but some soldiers do seem frustrated by these boring days.
Battle no.01
The Ancient Tower
-How is it connected to the king's illness!?
To find out the cause of the king's sickness, Bowie and his friends joined the investigation at the Ancient Tower. Inside the tower, evil creatures awaited!
Battle no.02
To Yeel Village
-The first field battle
In place of Astral, who has collapsed, Bowie and his friends must go the Hawel's house. The situation is escalating little by little.
Event no.03
Yeel Village
-A mountain village where not many young people can be seen
A small village surrounded by mountains, to the northwest of Granseal. The few remaining young people there are bored of their too quiet lifestyle.
The team is not the only one that came for Hawel
The village of Yeel is peaceful to the point of boredom. This Hawel person that Bowie and his friends are looking for is a bit notorious there. Apparently he's a very eccentric and weird old man. Somewhere in the village is Hawel's pupil, Kazin, and he'll guide the team to his master's house. By the way, from what the people in the village say, soldiers from Galam came looking for Hawel as well. What could they possibly want with him?
Battle no.03
To Hawel's House
-A field that favors defense, covered in forest
Guided by Kazin, the team heads north once again. However, the path to Hawel's house is monster territory!
Event no.04
Hawel's House
-Other guests have arrived first...
The isolated house at the northwest of Grans Island is Hawel's house. Arriving at the door, something odd seems to be happening inside. Maybe someone else has come by.
Bowie and his friends have arrived at Hawel's house. Will be mystery of Granseal be revealed?
Hawel lives at this quiet land surrounded by mountains and forest. He doesn't come out of the house very often, absorbed in some sort of research. Because of that, the people of Yeel regard him as a weird guy.
Coming to the door and calling out for him got no answer at all. Maybe he went out for something. As everyone enters the house, two other people were already there. And Hawel was laying down at their feet!
These people who attacked Hawel were actually Galam soldiers. They came to steal his research on Granseal. Hawel speaks of a seal cast upon Grans Island, and then take his final breath. For some reason, the once friendly nation of Galam has done such a thing. And there's some connection between this and Granseal's door opening.
Battle no.04
From Hawel's house to Yeel Village
-Galam soldiers are in the way!!
The team has to go to the small ancient shrine now. Blocking their path were not monsters, but soldiers of their ally country, Galam.
Event no.05
Galam Castle 1
-What will happen to Bowie and the others locked in the underground prison!?
Bowie woke up in an underground prison. A sage and an officer of Galam were also there. They know a little of what's happening to Granseal.
King Galam has imprisoned even his own people. What could be his goal?
In the prison underneath Galam castle, the team discovers who broke into the small ancient shrine. The culprit deeply regrets what he did, and helps Bowie and his friends escape from Galam. There's no time to waste. They must warn Granseal of the incoming attack from Galam as soon as possible!
Battle no.05
Galam Castle 2
-Will they be able to escape from Galam castle?
Thanks to the thief Slade, they managed to escape from prison. Maybe they'll be able to reach Granseal before the Galam army.
Battle no.06
To Granseal
-Attack from the ally-turned-enemy country!!
There are orders to strike down anyone leaving Galam. Force the Galam soldiers to retreat, and hurry to Granseal!
Battle no.07
The Ancient Tower's Underground Path And Huge Hall
-The mysterious seal in the tower is crawling with evil power
The team headed to Granseal, pursuing Sir Astral and Lemon. With this battle, King Galam's true objective will be revealed.