The continent of Tar was dominated by Markind, while Mankind declined, ending up caged with ferocious beasts. Held between the black walls and the unending dead sea was the uncharted territory—mankind's prison.
Year by year, knights of mankind charged towards the wall, only to be cut down mercilessly. Like ants, they were stomped upon, their lives meaning nothing to those who held the walls.
With unwavering faith in the church, united under the Heavens Banner, mankind persisted.
They never gave up, but as generations grew more cynical and belief waned, Aether was discovered. This newfound power changed everything.