And even without the involvement of dark forces like cults, during turbulent periods in history, powerful Professionals oppressed ordinary civilians, and Spellcasters used their brethren as materials for research or even for Spellcasting; such acts, and even worse, are too numerous to list.
In that era, Life Professions such as Forgers, despite barely maintaining some status with their specialized skills, sometimes could not avoid threats and enslavement from stronger Professionals.
The Blood Armor was born out of the despair and hatred of such a Forger.
Exactly how much injustice and exploitation he had suffered, even the most detailed ancient texts did not describe at length. But in that chaotic and cruel time, the misfortunes of the weak always seemed similar and weighty.
Ordered to create powerful weapons, under threat of losing his life, his family imprisoned, until he lost everything.
