The Age of Redemption: Chapter V: SHADOW STRIKE

A (not-so) Brief Synopsis....

The Kaembran Empire is a world which has been living in a constant state of twilight for generations, due to the banishment of magic. On the surface, Kaembra was divided by two radical groups: THE LIBERISTS, who believe magic is inherently evil and too dangerous for mankind. And THE CAUSISTS, who believe in chaos theory and that magic should flourish, no matter the price. During the Age of Twilight, General Yvander Lux ruled a Liberist Kaembra until the fall of the city of Cöthrom, where the rebel Causists overthrow the vast cave city and unleashed magic into the land. That day-the day Causist battled Liberists and won-is called "REDEMPTION DAY". Once again, magic rules the land. Gone are the days of perpetual twilight. There is now a full cycle of sun & moon.

As the caves of Cöthrom crumbled, a group of unlikely anit-heroes-which include Aeroth Ravenswing, Marcus Magentum, Tic, Hiroko Dragonborn, and Aurora Bengar rescue a helpless baby girl from the darkness. With the help of Jewelynna and Wyveryn, they have since come to realize this baby, BRILLOWYN of the Feyborn, is the key to the balance of magic in the Kaembran Empire. Without her, darkness shall reign and the traitorous Simeon Okra-the mastermind of Lux's assassination-will rule with an iron fist.

They have braved the road to Tradesdale, rescued by a TRICKSTER who appears to be the King of Thieves. They have stumbled across "The Book of Everything... Well Almost" in the hut of Horatio the Wizard. They have even won the Wizard's Game in Stonehold, but not without losses. Now, in northern Kaembra, the weather grows colder and time grows shorter.

Dark times are ahead. This band of weary travelers is Kaembra's only hope....

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Hiroko Dragonborn

Known as a legend in his own right, Hiroko is a orphan who came to the city of Gin at a young age. The King took interest in his training as a swordmaster, & Hiroko came to practically be a brother of Prince Kenji. He fell deeply in love with Princess Tomoko, and in his youth, was said to have slain a dragon in her name. He is now known as "The Matisudiian Slayer" and is identified by his facial tatoos. But Hiroko carries with him a deep dark secret, and in his middle age, can usually be found in the taverns instead of on the battlefield.

Tic

Tic was raised by his mother and sister in the Fearwood Forest. Because of uncertain times, his mother sent him to Cöthrom for safety. But Tic spent much of his time jobless and penniless in the taverns with Hiroko. Since Redemption Day, he has discovered a new side of himself, like he was destined for more. Tic finds himself rising to the challenges ahead of him while he sorts the mystery surrounding the beautiful Aurora Bengar, who has told him she was sent by his mother to protect him.