The Heralds are a mysterious faction with unclear motives. They’re often compared to a dormant volcano that can burst at any time. This is well understood in the Legion. Heralds are extremely knowledgeable in Shadow Energy and Shadow-based technologies. The crafty Dynasty finds this knowledge quite useful. The Emperor’s family turn a blind eye to the Heralds’ moving freely about the capital. Alas, the commoners are less sympathetic. They dread gloomy, taciturn fighters in dark attire, give them a wide berth and mutter curses behind their back. Their movements are mathematically precise, quick and deadly, thus even the high and mighties prefer to avoid direct confrontation with the Heralds.

The Legion is a militarist faction. Their goals are simple and clear: eliminating Shadow Energy throughout the world and preventing it from reemergence. Their ideology is stern: they accept no weakness, give no apologies or explanations for their actions, and are willing to make every sacrifice for the sake of humankind. This is why other factions regard the Legion with little favor, to say the least. The Legionaries live by severe laws of the army, valuing subordination, dedication and will above anything else.

The Dynasty’s capital is home to a thousand of combat arts schools; a dense anthill of a city where someone combative and charismatic enough can gather crowds of loyal followers. The capital’s pace of live is very rapid. The people of the Dynasty simply know no other way of living. That’s why the warriors you’ll meet there are swift and elegant, and prefer lightweight weapons. Staking on the Shadow Energy, the Emperor of Dynasty has proved in practice that, if wisely used, it can serve humankind’s good. To many’s surprise, the country flourished! But the Legion was confused by such volatile disposition. Since then, the two factions fell out with each other.