Across the continent, in distant kingdoms and under deep disguise, the members of Team Eternal Shadows were scattered, infiltrating various societies.
A discreet signal emanated from hidden devices, artifacts so compact they could easily be disguised as ordinary jewelry or ancient seals.
To each of them, that light was an unmistakable message: the Emperor's call.
In a bustling commercial city to the north.
Varyn was known as a prosperous and extravagant merchant.
Always with a charming smile and a sharp sense of humor, few suspected that this friendly man was, in fact, a master of espionage.
As the signal flashed from the ring on his finger, he stopped his jovial conversation with a group of nobles, his gaze quickly turning cold. Even amidst his information networks and lavish feasts, he knew that the Emperor's call could not be ignored.