"At the dawn of the 3rd age we stood in the ruins of the city, the canals smouldering and skies aglow. He, the eternal one, had ascended in sweet victory against the Bellial demon Sho'swi'ni-cho. The infinate winter receded and spring sprung into glorious summer. In time the city was rebuilt and we spread our wings and tended to our flocks.

"Time pasted and as seasons are wont summer changed into fading autumn, My fellow disciples all passed into ascension, their names hallowed above the temple door. As man grew and flourished I watched in horror as His kingdom was torn asunder by iconoclastic civil war. I retreated to my demanse, riding out the storm of chaos that was tsunami-like in its awesome destruction.

"In its wake Tian and Khutan made me weep as a divided house will surely fall. The emperor sought my council and I advised him to reconcile the two sides. Thus in 3100DM the imperial court was re-eastablished and the Terrian realm was saved.

"So today we are on the cusp of the 4th age, of a new winter, and the return of the old foes. He who will usher in this new age has been born in the rejuvenated capital; his journey toward prophetic fulfilment is only just beginning.

"Let these pages guide you through this land called Terria, and enlighten you about our ways and customs."

El Draco Sien

3130DM

Felicia Utenor