Fear does not exist anywhere, except in the mind. A fearful mind is a vulnerable one, left open to mental attacks, giving way to chaos, warping even the strongest warriors until they are unrecognizable; but in peacetime, who would want to exploit this weakness? … Or what?
Before the war… the Dwarves were experts of their craft: mining, forging, and building.
During the war, they applied their expertise to the forging of WARRIORS.
Some chose to hide from the chaos, finding solice in mercenary work, smuggling, and trading.
Others were left broken by the war, forced to mend their bodies by integrating with their technologies.
After the war, the Dwarves realigned with their core values and combined mining, forging, and building proficiency with their upgraded technology.
Some stepped into leadership roles that were far beyond their years but proved to be competent for this time of recovery
Peace was finally present within this thriving race. Friendships were formed with the Architects. Unbreakable bonds were sealed in generational covenants. Construction of the Nodes would come commence, which would result in splendor.
But naturally, like all things in our universe… this newfound abundance invites challenges. Challenges incite conflict. And conflict breeds…
CATASTROPHE
In the distant reaches of Initium Vitae, where the cosmos danced with infinite possibilities, the Architects gazed upon the tapestry of existence. Their ancient wisdom had granted them insight into the impending crisis that would plunge the Universe into darkness—a looming energy crisis that threatened the very fabric of reality.
Whispers of a mysterious Portal began to echo through the ethereal realms, an enigmatic gateway that had materialized from a foreign dimension. The Architects, the most magically gifted beings in the universe, were captivated by its shimmering allure. They understood that this Portal held the potential to alleviate the impending energy crisis, to restore balance to the celestial forces that bound the cosmos together.
However, the Architects faced an insurmountable obstacle—the Portal did not belong to this Universe. Its esoteric mechanisms confounded even their profound understanding of magic and creation. Undeterred by this challenge, the Architects embarked on a quest to seek aid from those skilled in the art of construction — the Builders.
The Builders, renowned for their mastery of shaping matter and crafting grand structures, were approached by the enigmatic Architects. The Architects revealed their discovery, the Portal that bridged the dimensions, and shared their vision of harnessing its power to stave off the impending energy crisis.
The Builders, their eyes ablaze with curiosity and the promise of monumental construction, pledged their allegiance to this cause. Together with the Architects, they began to meticulously plan and design the intricate network of Nodes that would channel the untamed energies of the Portal. Each Node was to be a conduit, a conduit that would capture the limitless power and bring it into the grasp of the Universe.
Beginnings
