Generations before the sky shattered, the earth trembled, and humanity fell into ruin…
Over a thousand years ago—perhaps even more—there was a legendary conflict between two brothers: the Ancestor and Hertanon. The Ancestor was a devout soul, a spiritual sage who unlocked the sacred Divine Spiritual Pathway—a mysterious route that granted unparalleled power. This pathway elevated one's existence, transcending mortal limitations.
He shared this knowledge with others, but most bodies couldn't withstand the immense pressure this divine path demanded. Their failures, however, were not without consequence. From their missteps, new pathways were born…
Fire, Water, Air, Darkness, Light, Earth, Nature, Thunder, Mind, and Time—ten elemental and ethereal pathways. Individuals gravitated toward the path most aligned with their body's essence. Those rare few whose bodies endured the pressure and resonated with the power became known as the Path Bearers.
While most pathways became accessible to many, two—Mind and Time—remained blood-bound, only usable by those of a specific lineage.
As centuries passed, each pathway evolved, giving rise to sub-paths and power tiers. But at the heart of it all stood the Ancestor—the originator of every path.
Yet, betrayal came from where he least expected. Hertanon, his own brother and most gifted disciple, turned against him. While most couldn't master even a single path, Hertanon achieved the impossible—he mastered all. However, he rejected the Divine Spiritual Path. In his eyes, it was a chain forged by the gods to control mankind.
The two brothers—immortal in might—clashed in a battle that tore the heavens and shook the very core of the world. The Ancestor fought to protect humanity. Hertanon fought to annihilate it, believing that humans were corrupt beyond redemption and must be erased to start anew.
In the end, darkness prevailed—but not without sacrifice. Hertanon emerged victorious, though crippled: one leg shattered, one arm severed. He fled the battlefield, leaving his brother—the Ancestor—bleeding and broken.
As the Ancestor lay dying, he raised his voice to the heavens with a final cry:
> "The sky shall shatter once more! Humanity must burn again! And from the fire, a Bearer shall rise to bring an end to the darkness!"