Long before kingdoms rose, the mountain was feared for the presence that dwelled within it. That presence was Darkness—a horned being of purple flame, whose power bent space and silenced even the bravest adventurers.

When a burning village drives a child into his domain, her pursuer unwittingly awakens the mountain’s terror. Darkness annihilates the intruder with ease, yet spares the girl, intrigued by her survival and the artifact she carries.

This act is not mercy—it is the spark of return. For centuries, Darkness has remained hidden, a myth whispered by mortals. Now, through this encounter, he steps once more into the world.