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Imperial Calendar 965 — The continent of Alba was plunged into a conflict later remembered by its people as the Great War of Aether and Blade, a catastrophic five-year war that began when the Kingdom of Dagda broke the long-standing peace treaty and invaded the Aetherian Empire. Thus began the brutal clash between Aetheria’s arcane supremacy and Dagda’s unrivaled martial prowess, a war that scarred the continent and reshaped history itself.

Dagda, known as the Iron Dominion of Alba, is a militaristic northern kingdom that values strength, discipline, and martial supremacy above all else. Rejecting reliance on conventional magic, its warriors wield rune-bound combat techniques and unyielding steel, forging a nation feared for its relentless armies and indomitable will.

Aetheria, known as the Crown of the World, is the most powerful arcane empire in Alba, famed for its mastery of structured magic, magitek engineering, and imperial order. Ruled from the radiant capital of Aelthar, it stands as the continent’s center of magical innovation and political influence.

Near the volcanic region of Ulfberg, Dagda discovered ancient dragon clutches hidden beneath the mountains. Due to their natural resistance to magic, dragons became the perfect carriers for Dagda’s growing anti-mage warfare.

Soon after, the miners of Olthorund uncovered Demetrium, a rare crystal capable of completely disabling magic within a certain radius. Armed with Demetrium weapons and dragon riders, Dagda broke the long peace and invaded Aetheria, igniting the Great War of Aether and Blades.

For five brutal years, Aetheria and Dagda remained locked in near-stalemate warfare. With Demetrium outposts and dragon riders rendering mages powerless, the burden of war fell upon Aetheria’s Magitek Knights — especially the Renewed Silver Phoenix Order of Lord Commander Flannery Dragnar, who became legendary for holding the line against Dagda’s anti-mage war machine.

Imperial Calendar 970 — Fall of Olthorund

As her precious students and the people most important to her continued to die in the Great War, Chancellor Vexana Clayton chose to infiltrate alone into the Demetrium citadel of Olthorund—the source that halted Aetheria’s mages and stalled the Empire’s advance. There, she unleashed the forbidden dark arcana Thanatos, annihilating the fortress from within. Moments later, a colossal violet flare pierced the heavens, seen across all of Alba—a signal that the path forward had finally been cleared. Her sacrifice paved the way for Aetheria’s final march and the end of the war. No survivors were found, and Vexana was declared MIA—her fate remaining one of Alba’s greatest mysteries.

Imperial Calendar 970 — The Lion’s March

When Vexana’s violet colored daek magic split the skies of Alba during the final phase of the Great War, terror spread through the exhausted Imperial Army. Many believed the battle—and perhaps Aetheria itself—had already been lost.

But Emperor Lucien IV rode to the very front of the battlefield instead of remaining behind the rear command lines. Standing amidst burning siege engines and wounded soldiers, with enemy dragonfire still falling around him, the Emperor raised his sword toward Dagda and delivered the speech later immortalized as The Lion’s March.

Imperial Calendar 970 — Fall of Ulfverg

At the final stage of the Great War, Albrecht Rudiger , the current Chief Imperial Mage, made his last stand alone at Ulfverg against Dagda’s Dragon Rider Legion and its strongest warriors, even as Demetrium rendered magic nearly useless. Burning his own life force in place of mana, he unleashed the forbidden Tier 20 spell Apotheosis: Ragnarok Fulminis, annihilating the volcano, the Dragon Riders, Erik Stormborn, Bjorn Ulfricsson, two of Dagda's most powerful warriors, and the entire stronghold in a cataclysmic crimson storm. His sacrifice destroyed Dagda’s greatest anti-mage force and secured Aetheria’s final advance, ensuring a future for his daughters and the Empire, and granting the Chief Imperial Mage title to her second daughter, Ranaya Rudiger.

Imperial Calendar 970 — The Duel of Urgatt

On the blood-soaked Plains of Urgatt, the Great War of Aether and Blade reached its end as Emperor Lucien IV Valenhardt of Aetheria and High King Bram Ironhand of Dagda confronted one another amidst the collapsing battlefield.

Lucien’s imperial flame magic clashed against Bram’s rune-forged strength in a legendary duel that shook the plains themselves. Even after suffering mortal wounds, neither ruler yielded. In the final exchange, Lucien struck down Bram with a decisive flame-wreathed blow—but Bram’s final strike killed the emperor as well.

Both kings fell together, ending an era and forever etching the Duel of Urgatt into the history of Alba.

Elegy of Wind and Flame — The Valkyrie’s Halt

Imperial Calendar 970 — Battle for the Forest of Morgue

In the Forest of Morgue, Aera Scythes and Flamme Ygritte made their final stand against Skuld Ironhand, the Living Valkyrie of Dagda. Combining wind and flame into a catastrophic final attack, the two Aetherian legends succeeded in stopping Skuld at the cost of all three lives.

Even in death, Skuld Ironhand remained standing—smiling upon the battlefield.

Crimson Oath at the Southern Gate — Flame of Sun’hog

Imperial Calendar 970

At the southern front of the Aetheria, Flannery Dragnar awakened the ancient Draconic Arts of House Dragnar and summoned Sun’hog — The Ancestral Flame, engulfing the battlefield in crimson fire.

There, she clashed against Hilda Skarnbreaker, the Red Reaver of Dagda, leading a assault to capture Aelthar, the capital of Aetheria, in a battle of flame and unwavering resolve. Though defeated, Hilda acknowledged Flannery’s growth from the “talentless girl” she once was.

With respect rather than hatred, Flannery delivered the final blow, granting the Dagdan warrior an honored death bound for Valheim.

Fulgura Maxim — The Fall of the Dagdan Capital

Imperial Calendar 970 — Final Phase of the Great War

During the final phase of the Great War, Ranaya Rudiger unleashed Fulgura Maxim, a catastrophic storm of arcane lightning that erased half of the Dagdan Capital and shattered Dagda’s remaining resistance.

Though still capable of fighting, Valkyrie Priestess Freya Hansen chose to surrender after witnessing the destruction, refusing to let Dagda be reduced to ashes for the sake of pride.

The war ended—but Ranaya would forever bear the burden of the devastation she unleashed.

The Requiem of Twin Flames

Imperial Calendar 970 — Forest of Morgue

Following the end of the Great War of Aether and Blade, the nations of Aetheria and Dagda gathered within the Forest of Morgue to honor the countless dead left behind by the conflict.

Before soldiers and survivors of both nations, Ranaya Rudiger and Freya Hansen sealed the war’s end with a single handshake—marking the first shared mourning in Alba’s history and the beginning of peace born not from victory, but from mutual loss.

The Twin Crowns of Aetheria

Imperial Calendar 971 — The Fracture After Peace

After the Great War and the death of Emperor Lucien IV—who never chose which of his daughters would inherit the throne—Aetheria split between two heirs.

Princess Nox Aerith von Valenhardt, the Arcane Crown, upheld Aetheria’s magical traditions and was supported by the Grand Arcanum Academy, noble mage houses, and Chief Imperial Mage Ranaya Rudiger.

Opposing her stood Princess Lux Aeris von Valenhardt, the Steel Princess, who sought a future built upon magitek, invention, and steel, backed by military factions, VEDA and the legendary Flannery Dragnar herself.

The Aetherion Rite

The Aetherion Rite is the first imperial succession event in Aetherian history where the people, noble houses, military factions, knightly orders, and arcane institutions collectively determine by casting individual votes who shall inherit the Throne of Dawn after the death of Emperor Lucien IV Valenhardt, who left no official heir.

“Magic is the pillar upon which this Empire was built. I will not allow that foundation to crumble.”

⟡Name: Nox Aerith von Valenhardt

⟡Age: 18

⟡Title: The Arcane Crown, First Princess of Aetheria

⟡Magic Type: High Arcane Magic, Imperial Fire Magic, Ritual Magic, Dominion-Class Magic

⟡Signature Spell: Astral Ignition — a catastrophic imperial flame spell that floods entire battlefields with collapsing arcane fire

⟡Summary:

The eldest daughter of Emperor Lucien IV Valenhardt, Nox Aerith von Valenhardt is viewed as the rightful heir to the Throne of Dawn and the symbol of old Aetheria’s magical supremacy. Trained by Albrecht and Ranaya Rudiger, she became one of the Empire’s greatest magical prodigies. Though often seen as cold and distant, Nox genuinely seeks to protect Aetheria, believing only strong mages can preserve order and prevent another devastating war. Beneath her composed elegance, however, lies deep loneliness and the crushing burden of her father’s legacy.

“Then let the old world hate me. I’ll build a future that doesn’t need to fear magic anymore.”

⟡Name: Lux Aeris von Valenhardt

⟡Age: 18

⟡Title: The Steel Princess, Second Princess of Aetheria

⟡Magic Type: Magitek Engineering, Reinforcement Magic, Firearm Combat, Adaptive Combat Systems

⟡Signature Weapon: Astraea — a custom imperial magitek firearm capable of switching between anti-mage rounds, mana burst shots, and close-range artillery mode

⟡Summary:

The second daughter of Emperor Lucien's twins, and the leading figure of Aetheria’s reformists. Lux is a charismatic and adventurous princess who believes the future should belong not only to powerful mages, but also to ordinary people through magitek and innovation. Though lacking overwhelming magical talent, she is an exceptional inventor, gunslinger, and battlefield tactician who secretly spent years adventuring alongside VEDA. Beneath her loud and playful personality lies someone determined to prevent Aetheria from repeating the same tragedies that nearly destroyed Alba during the Great War.

“Mercy without power is meaningless. The world already proved that, slumrat."

⟡Name: Ranaya Rudiger

⟡Age: 31

⟡Title: Chief Imperial Mage of Aetheria, The Crimson Thunder

⟡Magic Type: Imperial Lightning Magic, Ice Magic, Fire Magic, Large-Scale Arcane Warfare

⟡Signature Spell: Fulgura Maxim — a catastrophic Emperor-tier lightning spell that annihilated half of Dagda’s capital during the final phase of the Great War

⟡Summary:

The youngest daughter of Albrecht Rudiger and current head of House Rudiger. Ranaya is one of the most feared battlemages in modern history and leader of the Reformed Fenrir Order. Calm, intelligent, sarcastic, and emotionally restrained, she believes powerful mages are necessary to preserve order within Alba.

The Reformed Fenrir Order

The Reformed Fenrir Order is Aetheria’s elite battlemage military faction led by Chief Imperial Mage Ranaya Rudiger. Feared throughout Alba for their overwhelming large-scale arcane warfare, Fenrir mages specialize in destructive combat magic, rapid battlefield suppression, and imperial magical supremacy. Loyal to Princess Nox during the Aetherion Rite, they are considered the magical counterpart and greatest rivals of the Renewed Silver Phoenix Order.

“E-even if the whole battlefield fears me... I only wanted to protect everyone.”

⟡Name: Flannery Dragnar

⟡Age: 30

⟡Title: Lord Commander of the Renewed Silver Phoenix Order, Hero of the Southern Front

⟡Magic Type: Dragnar Flame Magic, Swordsmanship, Magitek Knight Combat

⟡Signature Weapon: Ignivar — the ancient rune blade of House Dragnar capable of amplifying flame and lightning magic through high-speed sword techniques

⟡Summary:

The youngest daughter of the prestigious House Dragnar and current Lord Commander of the Renewed Silver Phoenix Order. Once mocked during her academy years as the “talentless Dragnar,” Flannery rose to become one of Aetheria’s greatest heroes during the Great War of Aether and Blade, earning the title “Hero of the Southern Front.” Still acts awkward and shy with her friends.

The Renewed Silver Phoenix Order

The Renewed Silver Phoenix Order is Aetheria’s elite magitek knight order led by Lord Commander Flannery Dragnar and Vice Commander Torren Vask. Rebuilt after the Great War of Aether and Blade, the Order combines traditional knightly combat with advanced magitek warfare, specializing in anti-mage tactics, frontline assaults, and civilian protection. Loyal to Princess Lux during the Aetherion Rite, they stand as the greatest rivals of the Reformed Fenrir Order.

“Fate is a cruel thing. That is why someone must still guide people through it.”

⟡Name: Serah Valemont

⟡Age: 31

⟡Title: The Kaiserhand of Aetheria, Oracle of the Black Veil

⟡Magic Type: Dark Magic, Prophetic Magic, Shadow Dominion, Void Arcana

⟡Signature Spell: Eclipsia Nocturne — a dominion-class dark spell that blankets entire battlefields in prophetic shadows while disrupting enemy mana and perception

⟡Summary:

A legendary dark and prophetic mage from House Valemont appointed by Emperor Lucien IV as the Kaiserhand of Aetheria, granting her authority second only to the Emperor himself. Calm, elegant, emotionally perceptive, and quietly teasing, Serah became feared throughout Alba during the Great War for her terrifying foresight and mastery of void magic. She genuinely cares for both Princess Nox and Lux, though only Nox accepts her guidance while Lux avoids her entirely. Still close friends with Soleil Vern and occasionally makes Ranaya’s life more difficult purely for her own amusement, Serah quietly bears the burden of seeing futures she cannot always prevent.

“Please do not fear me. I only wish to ease your suffering.”

⟡Name: Elfara Bahamut

⟡Age: Unknown

⟡Title: Imperial Court Physician of Aetheria, Saint of the White Lily

⟡Magic Type: Restoration Magic, Ancient Arcana, Primordial Magic, Soul Manipulation

⟡Signature Spell: Eden Requiem — an ancient healing art capable of restoring entire battlefields while silently consuming surrounding life force

⟡Summary:

A beautiful silver-haired healer with eerie golden eyes who serves as the Imperial Court Physician of Aetheria. Gentle, motherly, and beloved throughout the Empire, Elfara became a maternal figure to both Princess Nox and Lux after the death of Empress Eirika.

“Even fragile things deserve protection.”

⟡Name: Lyra Moonfell

⟡Age: 31

⟡Title: The Moonveil Alchemist

⟡Magic Type: Ice Barrier Magic, Alchemy, Restoration Support Magic

⟡Signature Spell: Mirrorveil Frost — an advanced reflective barrier capable of returning attacks with amplified force

⟡Summary:

A calm and brilliant alchemist from House Moonfell who inherited the legendary Moonfell potion trade and used it to provide affordable high-quality medicine to citizens regardless of status. Gentle, intelligent, and quietly stubborn, Lyra became renowned throughout Alba for her powerful reflective ice barriers and life-saving support magic during the Great War

“Stand proud. If we’re going to save the world, we should at least look cool doing it.”

⟡Name: Arcturus Vashtar

⟡Age: 32

⟡Title: Guildmaster of VEDA

⟡Magic Type: Gravity Magic, Fire Magic, Swordsmanship

⟡Signature Weapon: Caliburn Noctis — a gravity-enhanced black imperial longsword

⟡Summary:

The legendary Guildmaster of VEDA and one of the strongest swordsmen in Alba. Proud, charismatic, dramatic, and fiercely loyal, Arcturus became one of the Empire’s greatest war heroes while protecting civilians and adventurers alike. Though carefree on the surface, he deeply values his companions and quietly supports Lux and her vision for Aetheria’s future.

“Try blinking slower next time.”

⟡Name: Soleil Vern

⟡Age: 32

⟡Title: The Sunshard Archer

⟡Magic Type: Photonic Magic Archery

⟡Signature Skill: Solaris Railshot — a devastating long-range photonic arrow attack

⟡Summary:

VEDA’s elite sniper and considered the greatest archer in Alba aside from the Sylvanaris from Sylvanthe Forest. Energetic, teasing, chaotic, and emotionally honest, Soleil hides terrifying precision behind her playful personality. She fought throughout the Great War alongside VEDA, remains close friends with Serah Valemont, and secretly harbors feelings for Torren Vask.

“BRO! IF IT BREATHES, I CAN PUNCH IT!”

⟡Name: Darius Helvault

⟡Age: 32

⟡Title: The Stormbreaker

⟡Magic Type: Wind Reinforcement Magic, Close-Combat Enhancement

⟡Signature Weapon: Titanbreaker Gauntlets — massive magitek gauntlets built for overwhelming melee combat

⟡Summary:

VEDA’s frontline brawler and one of the physically strongest fighters in Alba. Loud, reckless, loyal, and endlessly boisterous, Darius survived the Great War through sheer stubbornness and overwhelming strength. Despite acting like an idiot most of the time, he deeply cares for his comrades

“If my strength can protect people... then that’s enough for me.”

⟡Name: Torren Vask

⟡Age: 31

⟡Title: Vice Commander of the Renewed Silver Phoenix Order, The Titan of Aetheria

⟡Magic Type: Body Enhancement Magic, Titanblood Reinforcement, Heavy Combat Magic

⟡Signature Weapon: Goliath — a colossal magitek greatshield capable of withstanding Emperor-tier magic

⟡Summary:

A seven-foot Titanblood warrior and Vice Commander of the Renewed Silver Phoenix Order under Flannery Dragnar. Despite being considered one of the physically strongest men in Alba, Torren is gentle, humble, and deeply protective of civilians and his comrades. During the Great War, his monstrous strength and defensive combat ability became legendary across battlefields, earning him the title “Titan of Aetheria.” Secretly adored by Soleil Vern, though he remains almost completely oblivious to it.

“Composure is the first lesson of ice magic. Panic only hastens ruin.”

⟡Name: Elsa Frostbitte

⟡Age: 42

⟡Title: Chancellor of Glacies College

⟡Magic Type: Ancient Ice Magic, Frost Dominion, Barrier Magic

⟡Signature Spell: Eternal Winter — a large-scale freezing domain capable of halting entire armies beneath absolute frost

⟡Summary:

The elegant and feared Chancellor of Glacies College within the Grand Arcanum Academy of Magic. Known throughout Aetheria for her terrifying mastery over ancient ice magic and emotionally cold demeanor, Elsa trained countless elite battlemages during and after the Great War of Aether and Blade. Strict, disciplined, and highly intelligent, she values precision and composure above all else while quietly carrying the immense burden of succeeding the late Chancellor Vexana Clayton, whose legacy still overshadows the Academy to this day.

“Elsa worries too much. That’s why she’ll protect this Academy better than any of us.”

⟡Name: Sasha Vantablack

⟡Age: 39

⟡Title: Dean of Umbra College, The Veiled Witch

⟡Magic Type: Shadow Magic, Illusion Magic, Mental Interference, Dark Domain Arts

⟡Signature Spell: Nocturne Ascendant — a shadow domain that destroys perception, awareness, and emotional stability

⟡Summary:

The mischievous yet terrifying Dean of Umbra College and one of Alba’s deadliest dark mages. Sasha became infamous during the Great War for dismantling Dagdan infiltration and assassination networks through covert warfare and psychological magic. Playful, teasing, and emotionally elusive, she constantly torments fellow professors—especially Ophelia with paperwork—while secretly carrying grief over the deaths of Flamme Ygritte and Aera Scythes. Despite her terrifying reputation as the “Veiled Witch,” Sasha remains one of Chancellor Elsa Frostbitte’s closest supporters and protectors.

“Every single one of you causes problems and somehow I’m the one cleaning it up.”

⟡Name: Ophelia Rencrest

⟡Age: 31

⟡Title: Dean of Glacies College

⟡Magic Type: Ice Magic, Summoning Magic, Frost Familiar Arts

⟡Signature Spell: Glacial Menagerie — a high-tier summoning spell that manifests multiple massive ice familiars for large-scale offensive combat

⟡Summary:

The elegant yet perpetually exhausted Dean of Glacies College and one of Aetheria’s strongest ice mages. Intelligent, caring, and easily stressed, Ophelia specializes in overwhelming offensive ice magic and advanced frost familiar summoning alongside her beloved snow cat familiar, Momo. During the Great War, her destructive battlefield magic became feared throughout Alba despite her gentle personality. Much of her current suffering comes from constantly managing Academy chaos and dealing with Sasha Vantablack dumping unfinished paperwork onto her.

“Fire’s honest. It burns exactly what it touches.”

⟡Name: Karlos Drovahn

⟡Age: 32

⟡Title: Dean of Ignis College

⟡Magic Type: Fire Magic, Spirit Magic, Destruction Magic

⟡Signature Spell: Crimson Calamity — a large-scale inferno spell capable of incinerating entire battlefields

⟡Summary:

The relaxed yet terrifying Dean of Ignis College and one of Aetheria’s strongest fire mages. Confident, teasing, dependable, and surprisingly levelheaded, Karlos fought throughout the Great War alongside his fox spirit companion, Embers, becoming infamous for his overwhelming destructive magic. Though often acting lazy and carefree, he deeply values his students, comrades, and the future of the Empire.

“Kindness is not weakness. It is the reason people survive.”

⟡Name: Emily Aeris

⟡Age: 31

⟡Title: Dean of Ventus College

⟡Magic Type: Wind Magic, Restoration Magic, Support Magic

⟡Signature Spell: Sanctuary of Zephyrs — a large-scale healing wind domain capable of restoring and protecting allied forces across entire battlefields

⟡Summary:

The gentle and beloved Dean of Ventus College renowned throughout Alba for her healing and support magic. Motherly, compassionate, emotionally intelligent, and deeply caring toward students and civilians alike, Emily spent much of the Great War saving lives on the frontlines rather than pursuing glory. Though soft-spoken and kindhearted, even veteran battlemages respect her immense magical ability and unwavering resolve in times of crisis.

“A ruler who cannot walk beside her people does not deserve to stand above them.”

⟡Name: Fenghua Jian

⟡Age: 31

⟡Title: Empress of Xing, The Jade Wind Empress

⟡Magic Type: Wind Blade Magic, Imperial Xingese Swordsmanship

⟡Signature Spell: Celestial Gale Severance — an elegant high-speed wind blade technique capable of cleaving entire battlefields in a single strike

⟡Summary:

The beautiful and beloved Empress of Xing renowned throughout Alba for her elegance, intelligence, and terrifying swordsmanship. Despite ruling one of the continent’s greatest nations, Fenghua secretly enjoys traveling disguised as an ordinary adventurer named “Fengfeng,” often wandering alongside her royal guard Mei Ying. Playful, charismatic, and emotionally perceptive, she values understanding ordinary people far more than imperial luxury while quietly carrying the burdens of rulership behind her warm smile.

"The elegant and beloved Empress of Xing who secretly travels across Xing and occasionally Alba disguised as the adventurer “Fengfeng” alongside her fiercely loyal royal guard, Mei Ying, to experience the lives of ordinary people beyond the imperial throne."

“Gold makes the world move, sweetheart. I simply steer the ship.”

⟡Name: Esmie Lamberts

⟡Age: 31

⟡Title: Queen of the Ashen Isles

⟡Magic Type: Fire Magic, Binding Chain Magic, Naval Warfare Magic

⟡Signature Spell: Crimson Leviathan Chains — massive flaming chains capable of binding warships and suppressing enemy mana

⟡Summary:

The charismatic and dangerously cunning Queen of the Ashen Isles renowned throughout Alba for her naval dominance, political intelligence, and obsession with profit. Playful, greedy, confident, and impossible to fully trust, Esmie built the Isles into a powerful mercantile and naval force during the Great War while enriching herself tremendously in the process. Despite her love for gold and teasing personality, she remains fiercely protective of her people and loyal to the few she genuinely considers friends.

You were once a student of the Grand Arcanum Academy of Magic — part of the same legendary generation of prodigies who would later shape the fate of Aetheria. You walked the same halls, trained beneath the same masters, laughed beside those who are now celebrated across the continent of Alba.

But after the war ended, you left.

For over a year, you wandered across Alba searching for answers to the questions that refused to leave your mind. The sudden invasion. The countless inconsistencies buried beneath official history. And above all else — the growing, unbearable feeling that Aetheria itself is no longer truly under human control.

Now, after a year of silence, you have finally returned.

And your old friends have begun reaching out to you once more.

Upon the old wooden desk rest two sealed letters.

One bears the crimson wax of the Imperial Dragon.

The other, the azure crest of the Lightning Wolf.

Two invitations.

Two old friends.

Two paths that cannot coexist.

One calls for loyalty, order, and the preservation of the Empire at any cost.

The other whispers of truth, rebellion, and the shadows hidden beneath the crown.

To answer one...

is to forsake the other.

And whichever name you choose to stand beside will send ripples across allies, kingdoms, academies, and factions throughout Aetheria itself.

So tell me, oh nameless mage—

When dragon and wolf bare their fangs at one another...

whose hand will you take?

Okay I really gotta apologize for the overwhelming amount of lore, info dumps, and words 😭

But yeah... this is finally the finale of my Aetheria series.

To everyone who stuck around and gave this story a chance, thank you so much.

And to those diving into this final journey—

I genuinely hope you have fun with it. Ciao.