Introduction

War, an ancient word that has lingered in humanity's vocabulary since the dawn of existence. Across every age, it has appeared in countless forms, and for countless reasons like: religion, ideology, resources, land, hatred, love, or motives. No matter the justification, no matter its weight, it has always been enough to start a war.

In 2035, after Russia's more than 10-year conflict in Ukraine, the world economy was deteriorating backwards, followed by the global oil run-out disaster, leaving only reserves.

The world was in a state of tension and chaos, and the European countries had enough of Russia's actions against it, Russia stopped exporting to Europe and the most important of these exports is natural gas and after all these events and tension, a war broke out between them and followed by a third world war , which has made a gigantic change in the world, where after the use of the most dangerous weapon, nuclear, 60% of the people on the planet died, followed by the global famine , and the presence of food was a blessing.

In 2041, the war was over, not because peace was achieved, but because there no one left to fight it.

More than 85% of people was gone, the planet was in a deplorable state, and the remaining population found themselves in need of those who undermined them, living on the planet became almost impossible and geographically limited, dividing the population to live into 5 regions and a person was chosen or many to lead the survivors. After the war, humans returned to the old era, where due to the lack of oil and the disappearance of generators, energy and even solar energy due to the pollution of the Earth's climate at that time technology disappeared from the surface of the earth, and poultry and livestock where their priorities as the war further affected the lives of nature and animals.

By 2161, 120 years after the devastation of the war, humanity had begun to recover, though the scars of the past remained. Civilization had regressed to the simpler times, swords and horses travel had replaced fire-arms and vehicles. People had relearned the basic skills of survival like hunting, farming, and craftsmanship. The age of empires had returned, with leaders rising to unite their people under a one banner.

In this new world, land had become the most valuable resource. Fertile farmland, habitable regions, and forests were coveted treasures, their scarcity fuelling competition and conflict.

By this time, five dominant empires had emerged and each carving its place on the fractured map.

Devot, stretching across Northwestern Asia, ruled the rugged and resource-rich terrain.

Ingocia, established in Eastern Europe, embraced the remnants of its cultural and industrial heritage.

Crysal, based in Southern Europe, relied on its strategic coastlines and ancient trade routes.

Kronial, situated in Southeastern Asia, claimed vast tropical lands for its growing population.

Drayton, in Southwestern Asia, balanced between desert resilience and strategic waterways.

These empires were acutely aware of each other, their interactions shaped by tenuous alliances, bitter rivalries, and the constant need for resources. Beyond their borders, however, much of the world remained a mystery, shrouded in uncharted wilderness and the ruins of forgotten civilizations.

This was a fragile era, where power was determined by survival, leadership, and the relentless pursuit of the scarce resources that could rebuild what humanity had lost.

The empires were driven by a shared goal: to expand their territories and secure as much arable and habitable land as possible to provide a better life for their people. However, with resources so scarce, tensions were inevitable.

By 2209, a dispute erupted between the Devotian Empire and the Ingocian Empire over a stretch of fertile farmland. What began as a small quarrel escalated when farmers on both sides were killed, sparking outrage and deepening the divide. The conflict grew until it culminated in the outbreak of war.

As news of the clash spread, the other empires began to mobilize. Armies were trained, weapons were prepared, and strategies were devised. Each empire was determined to defend its land, or take new territory by force if necessary.

War, as always, loomed like a dark shadow, promising destruction, pain, and death for all involved. Yet, amidst the chaos, a young man emerged with a different vision. He dreamed of ending the endless cycle of violence and uniting humanity under a banner of peace. This is his story, a journey to bring hope to a fractured world.