War of the Serpent _______________________________________________________
About 500 years ago, in the early 16th century, an event occurred which would change the very foundation of the world. The sky cracked and split open, causing a large chasm to appear and from it fell two beings. The first was a large mass of intertwining snakes, held up by several wings as black as a moonless night, this was the harbinger of chaos and discord, the Black Calamity, Orochi. The other being was a large bird with four wings and engulfed in flame, it would become a symbol of order and hope, the Fallen Savior, Rossolyn. This event would be known as Heaven's Rift and it signaled the start of the War of the Serpent.
For ages the two clashed and humanity found itself in the middle, those who gave into fear bowed down to Orochi and perished, others fought for their freedom alongside Rossolyn, yet still many fell in the ensuing battles. Despite their struggles, despite Rossolyn's gifts and teachings, Orochi and it's dark legions continued to push mankind to the brink of extinction, it looked as though this was a war with only one grim outcome. Ironically their salvation was found within their destruction, as a young man was able create a biological weapon which augmented it's host with strength and abilities rivaling their enemies. This tool became known as the Devil Gene and it marked a major turning point, and with it Orochi was finally sealed away.
For ages the two clashed and humanity found itself in the middle, those who gave into fear bowed down to Orochi and perished, others fought for their freedom alongside Rossolyn, yet still many fell in the ensuing battles. Despite their struggles, despite Rossolyn's gifts and teachings, Orochi and it's dark legions continued to push mankind to the brink of extinction, it looked as though this was a war with only one grim outcome. Ironically their salvation was found within their destruction, as a young man was able create a biological weapon which augmented it's host with strength and abilities rivaling their enemies. This tool became known as the Devil Gene and it marked a major turning point, and with it Orochi was finally sealed away.
2034 __________________________________________________________________
Nearly 20 years have passed since the conclusion of the war, through the formation and guidance of the World Peace Organization, humanity has managed to piece together the shattered land left behind. But this hard fought peace is about to be threatened once again...
"Humanity has reestablished itself as 'king' and has prospered over these delicate years of peace, however they are just as cruel the beings they've always been. All this was made possible through my family, by my children, and yet you treat them no different from the very beasts you imprison. So I stand before you with a declaration, my children shall rise and fight, we shall finish the natural selection the had started two decades ago. We shall let nature's law crown the new king..."
These were the words spoken by Kyosuke Blackheart, the man responsible for creating the Devil Gene, once renowned as the war's hero, has now become the herald of a new crisis. The world begins to converge at the spiral of conflict that is Silent City; WPO officials, remnants of a fallen syndicate, members of a forgotten Church, and even a young woman with more stake in this than she could ever imagine...
"Humanity has reestablished itself as 'king' and has prospered over these delicate years of peace, however they are just as cruel the beings they've always been. All this was made possible through my family, by my children, and yet you treat them no different from the very beasts you imprison. So I stand before you with a declaration, my children shall rise and fight, we shall finish the natural selection the had started two decades ago. We shall let nature's law crown the new king..."
These were the words spoken by Kyosuke Blackheart, the man responsible for creating the Devil Gene, once renowned as the war's hero, has now become the herald of a new crisis. The world begins to converge at the spiral of conflict that is Silent City; WPO officials, remnants of a fallen syndicate, members of a forgotten Church, and even a young woman with more stake in this than she could ever imagine...