Intro
Upon returning to the Kingdom of Androthe after extensive travels through distant lands, Larek is shocked to discover profound changes. The once familiar kingdom is now marred by colossal Apertures called Calamities, consuming vast swathes of the landscape. Adding to the disarray, his friends are scattered across unknown locations due to Dominion magic that erased their memories of him during his absence. Determined to reunite with both friends and family, Larek encounters immediate challenges upon his return. The devastated kingdom demands his adaptation and resilience. Despite his mastery as a Fusionist, Larek confronts a glaring deficiency in combat prowess beyond basic skills. His reliance on superior stats and wielding his axe haphazardly proves insufficient in the face of increasing threats. Recognizing the urgent need for improvement, Larek embarks on a transformative journey. He resolves to undergo intensive Martial TransFusion, aiming to hone his combat abilities and transcend his current limitations. This pivotal shift marks a crucial step towards mastering the art of fighting, essential for navigating the treacherous new reality of Androthe. In essence, Larek’s return heralds not only a quest for reunion but also a personal evolution towards martial proficiency, essential for his survival and success in the transformed kingdom.
Nutshell – (Warning!! Spoilers)
- Larek and Nedira, his naturalist girlfriend, exit the tunnels below the desert and set off back towards the kingdom
- they stop along the way to close apertures and help a city on the verge of starvation with Larek’s fusions
- they learn about the five calamities in the kingdom, super large apertures with subordinate apertures, while looking for signs of Norde and Verne, their friends
- Larek discovers his home in ruins and learns the village headman sold them out and that they were probably taken by the Gergasi
- In order to become stronger Larek goes back to school to learn how to be a Martial
- Larek learns how to control is stamina with fusions so that he can level up his skills
- Larek has to leave when the headmaster of the mage school shows up and recognizes Larek
- Larek and Nadira heads into one of the five calamities in search of Verne, Larek’s roommate, who might have clues to the whereabouts of Norde, Nadia’s brother
- Finally after defeating the calamity and rescuing Verne, the group learns that Norde might be by the southern calamity