Who are the S'orne?
Unbidden, the S’orne entered the human world and unleashed a fever of rage upon all they encountered. None could stand against them. None survived the contagion. In the blink of an eye, humanity teetered at the edge of oblivion, unable to protect itself from the plague of insanity. And then, as mysteriously as they had appeared, the S’orne vanished, leaving no evidence of their existence or explanation of their purpose.
Despite the devastation, humanity emerged from the ruins, determined and resilient. On trembling legs, it reclaimed its place in the world. It rebuilt. It remembered. And it prepared—at least for a time…
It is the 100th year of peace and an age of abundance. But Fate is cruel. For, as humanity rejoices at the bounty of its harvest, the bell towers will unexpectedly herald the return of the S’orne in the most unfortunate place, at the most unfortunate time. Amid that awful clamor, who will remember the past and rise to fight for their future?
The S'orne have returned, leaving tens of thousands dead in their wake. While the Kingdom prepares for war, reports of new S’orne activity in Thunder Valley reach the capital, prompting panic throughout the central region. As the call for order is drowned out by screams of anarchy, a new enemy stains the Crystal City’s streets red with blood, further straining the Kingdom’s defense forces.
To uncover the mystery of the S'orne, the Council has dispatched an elite task force north to investigate Thunder Valley. However, the valley's dangers are abundant, and the mission totters on the brink of disaster. With the task force all but doomed, Fatum will present it with an unlikely savior, and an unlikely sanctuary.
And it is here where humanity’s destiny will be decided. Here, the secrets of the S’orne will be revealed. Here, the final battle will be fought.
An act of betrayal has shaken the village of Kyu Shin in Thunder Valley, leading to a royal declaration of treason against the entire community. Now, an invasion force marches north to eliminate the S'orne and the Zuni hiding them in the region.
But the Kingdom heaves under the strain of conflict. War is brewing in the Northeast as secessionists import thousands of mercenaries to defend their border. With its military stretched thin, the Council becomes desperate. In an unprecedented move, they entrust both campaigns to a new and untested secret weapon.
As the Royal Infantry approaches, Kyu Shin's people face a critical decision - whether to fight, flee, or use their S'orne neighbors to negotiate for their own survival. In a last-ditch effort, the villagers devise a daring plan to defend their homeland. Whether it succeeds or fails, their sacrifices will be high, and their future uncertain.