Eclipsed Realms

Umbra is not what it used to be. Once a beautiful, thriving realm, it is now dreary and full of hatred. The darkness was born of fear and greed. It was meant to stifle that which once brought us all joy. Equality was replaced with iniquity, diversity with oppression. Those at the top took power through violence and treachery. Only by wielding fear as a weapon have they held onto their position for a thousand years. And the darkness was spreading.

It'd been this way for a while, but within the span of Hallion Umbreath's rule, it's grown worse. Shadows stretch from Obsidius, threatening to drench the realm in a cold embrace that will signal the end of freedom as we know it. The creatures who were born of this place are being pushed out, forced into cities that are overcrowded and out of sight. I have no interest in remaining in such conditions. If I can get out, I intend to disappear into the mountains, hopefully before Umbreath's shadows reach Ebonys. When the lord posts a huge bounty that's open to all creatures, it's the perfect opportunity. All I have to do is find some woman who escaped him. It can't be that hard.

Unfortunately, I opened my door and acquired a surprise companion who might find a way to make it impossible. He's loud, energetic, and annoying. I can't stand him. Once I get that money, I'm leaving for good. There's nobody that could convince me to stay in this hellscape and I sure won't be taking him with me, nor will I listen to some mad woman's claims about curses and returning the realm to its former glory. That was a fairy tale I wanted no part of.

All I wanted at the end of this was to be left the hell alone.