God Hunt

The clothing is usually either classic clothes, rags, among other things, and it is common to see many with light armor or chainmail.

Age: 20 years. Occupation: Luminary Student and Bronze Rank Adventurer. Specialty: Dual daggers, stealth, and wind spirit magic.

Nara has short brown hair, amber eyes, and a restless gaze that seems to analyze every corner around her. She is quick-witted, resourceful, and quite sarcastic, using humor to mask her true feelings. She distrusts most people and finds it difficult to accept help, having spent much of her life surviving on her own.

He grew up in the slums of Asteria, surviving by petty theft until a teacher from Luminaria discovered his extraordinary talent and decided to give him a chance. Since then, he has fought to prove that his past does not define who he can become.

She lives in a small rented room near the business district and supports her studies by accepting tracking, infiltration, and reconnaissance assignments for the guild. Although she usually receives minor missions, she always completes them with surprising efficiency.

Her fighting style is based on speed. She combines daggers with gusts of wind to move quickly, attack blind spots, and escape before being hit. She isn't known for her strength, but she's one of the most difficult students to catch during training.

Her greatest strength is her ability to improvise and adapt to any situation. Her main weakness is a lack of confidence; she tries to solve everything on her own and rarely asks for support, even when she needs it.

She meets Mireya Vael, with whom she maintains a playful rivalry to complete more contracts. She respects Cassian Rell, though she's uncomfortable with his constant attempts to protect her. She piques Vespera Noct's curiosity after trying to take an ancient grimoire from the library, and she feels immense gratitude toward Elira Dawnfell, who helped her during a mission without ever judging her past.

Although they haven't yet formed a group, fate will bring these five Luminaria students together again and again. Each pursues a different goal, but all will ultimately face the same truth: challenging the gods who rule the world.

Age: 21 years. Occupation: Luminary Student and Silver Rank Adventurer. Specialty: Healing miracles and sacred magic.

Elira has ash-blonde hair, emerald-green eyes, and a calm expression that exudes confidence. She always tries to resolve conflicts with words rather than violence and possesses admirable patience, even with those who provoke her. However, when someone threatens an innocent person, she stops hesitating and acts with surprising determination.

He grew up in a small sanctuary dedicated to protecting wounded travelers. There he learned that saving one life can change the fate of many others. He entered Luminaria to hone his miracles and prove that a healer can also be an adventurer capable of facing monsters on the front lines.

He lives in a boarding house near the academy and covers his expenses by carrying out rescue, escort, and medical support missions for the guild. Many adventurers seek his help before exploring dangerous areas because of the confidence he exudes.

Her magic creates barriers, heals wounds, and strengthens allies, though she can also unleash powerful beams of light against dark creatures. Her greatest strength is remaining calm even when everyone around her panics.

His greatest weakness is his excessive compassion. He tries to save anyone, even defeated enemies, a decision that sometimes puts his team at risk.

She knows Cassian Rell because he has treated her wounds on numerous occasions and she admires his sense of duty. She appreciates Mireya Vael for her cheerfulness, although she often scolds her for acting impulsively. She has constant arguments with Vespera Noct about the use of dark magic, but they both respect each other as mages. She met Nara Kestrel during a rescue mission and has suspected ever since that the young woman carries a much more painful past than she lets on.

Age: 23 years. Occupation: Luminary Student and Silver Rank Adventurer. Specialty: Dark magic and weakening spells.

Vespera has long silver hair, violet eyes, and a serene expression that rarely changes. She speaks calmly, carefully choosing her words, and prefers listening to participating in conversation. Many students consider her cold or arrogant, when in reality she simply struggles to express her emotions.

She was born into a family of scholars dedicated to investigating ancient relics. From a young age, she discovered that dark magic was not inherently evil, but rather knowledge forbidden by the gods. This idea sparked her desire to reveal the truth and demonstrate that power depends on who wields it, not its origin.

She lives in the Luminaria dormitories and funds her research by accepting contracts for exploration, artifact recovery, and expeditions to ruins. It's common to see her return covered in dust, carrying some ancient manuscript under her arm.

In combat, she uses curses, shadows, and dark barriers to weaken enemies and control the terrain. She is not known for her physical strength, but she is an exceptional strategist who always prepares several plans before acting.

Her greatest strength is her intelligence and ability to analyze any situation. Her weakness is relying too heavily on logic; she tends to ignore her feelings and struggles to understand other people's impulsive decisions.

She meets Mireya Vael, whose energy she finds both chaotic and amusing. She respects Cassian Rell for his sense of duty, though she believes sacrificing everything for others is a mistake. She frequently engages in magical debates with Elira Dawnfell, as they hold opposing views. She once caught Nara Kestrel attempting to steal a grimoire from the library; ever since, she suspects the young woman is hiding a motive far greater than mere ambition.

Age: 25 years. Occupation: Luminary Student and Gold Rank Adventurer. Specialty: Longsword, shield, and defensive miracles. Cassian is a young man with dark brown hair, gray eyes, and a calm presence that inspires confidence. He speaks little, observes much, and rarely loses his composure. He doesn't seek to stand out or receive recognition; for him, returning from a mission with everyone alive is always worth more than any reward. Five years ago, he belonged to a group of adventurers who were wiped out during an expedition against a greater demon. He was the sole survivor, an experience that marked his life forever. Since then, he has sworn never to abandon a companion again, even if it means risking his own life. He resides in the dormitories of the Luminary Academy and finances his studies by accepting the guild's most dangerous missions. Many novice adventurers request to team up with him, as his reputation as a protector is widely known. His fighting style prioritizes defense. He combines solid sword and shield technique with miracles capable of reinforcing armor, creating temporary barriers, and protecting allies. He isn't the strongest attacker, but few can match his resilience. His greatest strength is his ability to remain calm even in the worst situations, making quick decisions under pressure. His main weakness is that he never abandons anyone; this determination can make him an easy target when he tries to save even those who don't deserve it. He met Mireya Vael on several shared expeditions, and although their differing styles clash, he considers her a reliable companion. He deeply respects Elira Dawnfell, who has saved his life on more than one occasion with her healing magic. He encountered Vespera Noct during an investigation in ancient ruins and still doesn't understand her true intentions. He met Nara Kestrel when he caught her trying to infiltrate a guild warehouse; since then, he keeps an eye on her, though he suspects that behind her rebellious attitude lies a good person. Outside of missions, he dedicates part of his time to training novice students for free. He never speaks about his former group, but every year he visits the monument to the fallen heroes of Asteria to leave five flowers, one for each comrade he failed to bring back.

Age: 22 years. Occupation: Luminary Student and Silver Rank Adventurer. Specialty: Pyromancy and curved sword. Mireya has wavy black hair, intense red eyes, and a smile that rarely fades. She is outgoing, playful, and very affectionate with those she cares about. She always tries to lift the group's spirits, though behind this attitude she hides a cruel side: she enjoys seeing those she considers truly evil suffer, prolonging the fight so they understand the harm they caused. He lives in a rented room at the Golden Hammer Inn, paying for it with the money he earns from missions he accepts for the guild. He entered Luminaria to hone his pyromancy after surviving the attack that destroyed his village during a Celestial Descent. His greatest dream is to discover what being was behind that tragedy and become strong enough to confront it. His fighting style is elegant and swift. He controls fire with incredible precision, able to create fine threads of flame, directed explosions, or engulf his sword in fire without harming his allies. He excels at constantly improvising during battles. Their greatest strength is their creativity and quickness to adapt. Their weakness emerges when they witness injustice; they lose their composure and stop thinking strategically, giving in to anger. She met Cassian Rell after they crossed paths on several guild missions. Although they argue frequently, she acknowledges that he always protects his comrades. She met Elira Dawnfell when Elira healed a serious wound she sustained during an expedition. She maintains a friendly rivalry with Nara Kestrel, as they both compete to complete more contracts each month. All she knows about Vespera Noct is that she studies dark magic, and although she distrusts her, she is incredibly curious about her mysterious behavior. Outside of combat, she loves baking desserts for the academy students, though she has the odd habit of adding spicy ingredients "to make them more interesting." Many consider her the life of any gathering, but very few know the enormous void she still carries from the day she lost her family.

Since the dawn of time, one name has remained unchanged throughout the ages: Aglaea. To some, she is a goddess; to others, the embodiment of destiny itself. No living being knows her true origin, for she ruled the heavens long before the first kingdoms existed or before humanity learned to write its own history.

It is said that Aglaea divided the continents, raised the mountains, and shaped the oceans with a simple wave of her hand. Her power transcends all known logic: she can alter the laws of the world, stop time for an instant, erase entire cities with a thought, or create life from nothing. Not even the Four Heavenly Thrones know the limits of her abilities.

However, humanity never saw her as a benevolent deity. For countless millennia, Aglaea has allowed demons and creatures to descend upon the earth to watch mortals struggle desperately to survive. To her, war, suffering, and overcoming adversity are all part of the world's balance. Every destroyed kingdom and every lost generation were, in her eyes, mere chapters in a story destined to repeat itself.

Throughout the centuries, more than three thousand heroes reached the Firmament after overcoming impossible trials and becoming living legends. They all shared the same purpose: to defeat Aglaea and free humanity from the eternal cycle of terror. None returned.

Their names remain engraved on forgotten monuments, while their bodies rest in the Celestial Realm, where Aglaea herself keeps the weapons of those she deemed worthy of remembrance. She does this not out of pity, but as a tribute to the only mortals who dared to raise their swords against a goddess.

And yet, as long as the skies remain closed and Aglaea remains seated on her throne, humanity will continue to believe that one day a hero will appear who can achieve what thousands have attempted... and none have succeeded at.

4th Servant of the Goddess Aglaea Sex: Male. Appearance: Dark red hair, incandescent eyes, and black armor marked by luminous cracks.

He controls the very concept of heat and the elements. He can cause eruptions capable of sinking continents, freezing oceans, or unleashing storms that last for weeks. Nature responds to his will as if it were an extension of his body.

Ignis was the first being created with absolute freedom. For centuries he traveled the world searching for someone capable of surpassing him, until he realized that only Aglaea was above him. From then on, he decided to remain by her side, not out of obedience, but because he believes that serving the most powerful being in creation gives meaning to his existence.

Third servant of the Goddess Aglaea Sex: Female. Appearance: Ash blonde hair, bright blue eyes, and a serene presence.

He is the ultimate authority on Divine Miracles. He can heal entire armies, summon storms of holy lightning, or condemn souls with a single prayer. His voice possesses such absolute authority that even ancient demons obey involuntarily.

Seraphine believes that Aglaea represents perfect order. Although she understands human suffering, she considers the sacrifice of a few to be the necessary price to pay to avoid the total destruction of the world.

Second servant of the Goddess Aglaea Sex: Female. Appearance: Dark skin, waist-length white hair, and completely black eyes.

She commands the Absolute Void, a darkness capable of devouring matter, magic, memories, and even the very existence of a being. Wherever she walks, the world loses its color, and silence replaces all sound.

Countless millennia ago, Nyxaria was an entity born from the eternal void that consumed everything in its path. Aglaea was the only one capable of stopping her without destroying her, offering her a purpose for the first time. Since then, she has remained by her side out of gratitude and admiration.

First Servant of the Goddess Aglaea Sex: Female. Appearance: Dark skin, long silver hair, and golden eyes.

She is Aglaea's right hand and the absolute commander of the celestial armies. Her sword can cleave mountains, seas, and even space itself. Every movement she makes is perfect, as if the entire universe were following the rhythm of her combat.

Astrael serves Aglaea because she was the goddess's first conscious creation. For her, Aglaea is not a queen, but the mother who granted her existence. Her loyalty is absolute and unwavering.

Located just outside Asteria, the Luminary Academy is considered Valdren's most prestigious institution for those who wish to push their limits. Unlike traditional schools, age and background are irrelevant here; young people, seasoned adventurers, knights, and even mercenaries can enroll to hone their skills. Its philosophy is simple: true knowledge is only gained by facing real challenges. Classes take place in vast training fields, combat arenas, artificial forests, recreated ruins, and haunted rooms capable of simulating all kinds of situations. Students learn by fighting, solving problems, and working as a team, while instructors observe and correct their mistakes on the fly.

Director and Grand Master Lyra Valenheart Age: 29 years. Height: 1.68 m. Specialty: Supreme Arcane Magic. Personality: Cheerful, playful, energetic, and extremely intelligent.

At first glance, she seems incapable of taking anything seriously. It's common to see her playing pranks on students and even other teachers, hiding grimoires, or appearing out of nowhere to scare those who are distracted in class. However, when a lesson begins, the entire academy falls silent. Lyra is considered one of humanity's greatest magical geniuses. She masters all five branches of magic and has developed her own spells that very few can understand. Her teaching method involves pushing students to their limits so they can discover their true potential for themselves. Her favorite phrase is:

"If you never make mistakes... then you were never learning." Teaching Staff Sir Darius Falk Age: 51 years. Specialty: Hand-to-hand combat.

Former commander of the Valdren army. He teaches sword, spear, axe, shield, and unarmed combat. He is stern, but deeply respected.

Evelyn Ashcroft Age: 33 years. Specialty: Pyromancy. A passionate woman who teaches fire control rather than how to unleash it. She believes that an undisciplined pyromancer is more dangerous to their allies than to their enemies.

Noah Mirel Age: 38 years. Specialty: Arcane Magic. An expert in barriers, illusions, and energy manipulation. His classes are full of puzzles and strategic combat. Sister Eliane Age: 40 years. Specialty: Miracles.

It teaches healing, protection, strengthening, and sacred rays. Its kind nature conceals an enormous capacity for combat. Kael Voss Age: 35 years. Specialty: Dark Magic.

One of the few teachers authorized to teach it. He maintains strict rules to prevent students from being consumed by the power of the void.

Aeris Windrune Age: 27 years. Specialty: Spiritual Sorcery. He commands wind, water, ice, earth, and lightning. His classes are usually held outdoors so that students learn to harness the power of their surroundings.

At Luminaria, there are no written exams as a final test. To graduate, each student must pass the Awakening Trial, a real-life mission designed by the masters where they must demonstrate their ability to survive, protect their comrades, and make decisions under pressure. Because, according to the academy, a true warrior is not measured by what they know, but by what they are capable of doing when all seems lost.

A sanctuary dedicated to remembering the heroes who defied the gods.

Father Lucien Age: 61 years.

He does not preach the worship of gods. Instead, he dedicates his life to preserving the memory of those who fought against them. Many people come to him for advice before setting out on dangerous expeditions.

With these locations, Asteria feels like a living, breathing city: the guild gathers adventurers, the inn is a hub of rumors, the blacksmith equips warriors, the academy trains knights, the marketplace connects the kingdoms, and the cathedral keeps alive the hope that humanity will one day defeat the gods. This also leaves room to add important characters later on without the world feeling cluttered from the start.

The economic heart of the capital.

Selene Age: 31 years. Merchant.

He imports goods from other kingdoms and is always looking for adventurers to escort his caravans.

The place where the future protectors of the kingdom are trained.

Sir Roland Weiss Age: 47 years. Lead Instructor.

Former commander in the royal army. He teaches discipline, strategy, and combat. He believes that uncontrolled force only leads to pointless death.

The most prestigious blacksmith shop in Valdren.

Brom Ironhand Age: 58 years. Master blacksmith.

A huge man with a gray beard and arms covered in burns. His weapons are known to last for generations. He has a dry sense of humor, but enjoys teaching young apprentices.

Erik Age: 17 years. Apprentice.

Enthusiastic and somewhat clumsy, he dreams of creating the weapon that will one day kill a god.

The most famous inn in Asteria. Adventurers, merchants, and soldiers often end up here after a mission.

Martha Age: 42 years. Owner.

A cheerful woman with a strong character and an excellent cook. She considers the inn a second home for adventurers. If someone doesn't have money to pay for a night, she usually lets them stay anyway... as long as they help out afterward by cleaning or doing some other work.

Monday Age: 20 years. Waitress.

Always smiling and very curious. She knows almost all the rumors circulating in the city thanks to the conversations she overhears while serving food.

It is the most important guild in Valdren and the first one any adventurer encounters upon arriving in the capital. Every quest passes through this building before being accepted.

Helena Arkwell (Guild Master) Age: 36 years. Height: 1.73 m. Personality: calm, kind and very patient. Appearance: dark brown hair tied in a ponytail, green eyes, and an old scar over his left shoulder.

Although she now leads the guild, in her youth she was an S-rank adventurer who traveled across almost the entire continent. She retired after losing most of her team during an expedition against demons. Since then, she has dedicated herself to helping train the next generation.

He always personally welcomes new adventurers. Owen Age: 24 years. Position: receptionist.

He's the one who registers new adventurers, distributes rewards, and organizes contracts. He's very talkative and knows practically every member of the guild.

Gareth Age: 49 years. Position: Instructor.

A veteran knight who teaches basic combat to beginners. He has a reputation for being extremely strict, though outside of training he often tells stories of ancient wars.

Magic is a force that existed before kingdoms themselves and can be learned by anyone with sufficient training. However, mastering a discipline requires years of study and immense talent. Although countless spells exist, all known magic is divided into five major branches.

Arcane Magic is the most versatile and the foundation for almost all mages. It allows the creation of projectiles, barriers, explosions, energy weapons, magical traps, simple illusions, and the manipulation of raw energy for attack or defense. It is the most balanced school and the most widely taught in academies.

Pyromancy is the control of fire and heat. Its users can generate flames, explosions, columns of fire, walls of fire, or coat weapons with burning embers. Pyromancers also master their body heat, withstanding extreme temperatures and using flames for both destruction and protection.

Dark Magic utilizes a forbidden energy born from fear, despair, and emptiness. Its spells allow the summoning of shadows, curses, corrupted projectiles, spectral chains, debilitating mists, and ephemeral creatures. It is extremely powerful, but demands great mental fortitude to avoid succumbing to its influence.

Miracles channel a sacred energy that comes not from the gods, but from humanity's own will and faith. Besides healing wounds, curing diseases, or strengthening allies, they can summon lightning spears, luminous shields, purifying waves, blessings, and powerful punishments against demons and corrupted creatures. Many knights combine sword and miracles in combat.

Spiritual Sorcery focuses on manipulating wind, water, ice, earth, and natural lightning. Its practitioners adapt their techniques to the environment, raising walls of rock, creating storms, freezing enemies, controlling air currents, or summoning electrical discharges. It is the most difficult branch to master, as it requires understanding the balance of nature.

No school is superior to another. A mage's true strength lies in their experience, creativity, and determination, for even the simplest spell can overcome the most devastating magic if used at the right moment.

Regardless of their differences, all kingdoms share the same structure that allows humanity to survive in a world where death can come from the skies at any moment.

At the heart of each city lies the Main Square, a hub for commerce, gatherings, and public announcements, where monuments dedicated to the heroes who departed to defy the gods also stand. Nearby is usually the Adventurers' Guild, a neutral organization present throughout the continent that registers explorers, mercenaries, and demon hunters. There, commissions, expeditions, rewards, and requests for assistance from nobles, merchants, and ordinary citizens are posted.

Inns and taverns are the usual refuge for travelers and adventurers. Besides offering food and rest, they serve as the main point for exchanging rumors, discovering new contracts, or hearing stories about ruins, relics, and creatures sighted along the way.

Each kingdom also has Training Schools, where students are taught everything from reading, history, and trades to basic military training. Those with talent can later enter specialized academies to become knights, explorers, strategists, healers, or guardians.

Blacksmiths and armories are considered indispensable. Day and night they produce weapons, armor, shields, and tools, while general stores supply the population with food, clothing, maps, torches, medicine, and provisions for long journeys.

The Markets bring together merchants from different kingdoms, becoming the economic heart of each city. Not far away are usually the Barracks, where the troops responsible for protecting the walls and responding to any demonic attack rest.

Finally, every city has a Shrine to the Fallen, a silent place where those who gave their lives fighting for humanity are honored. Interestingly, these temples do not venerate gods; they commemorate the men and women who dared to defy them, keeping alive the hope that one day one of them will break the cycle that has condemned the world for centuries.

Drakmor is known as the Kingdom of Crimson Ashes, a nation built upon volcanic lands where the sky is often shrouded in smoke and ash. Its inhabitants grew up in a harsh environment, surrounded by craggy mountains, rivers of molten rock, and fortresses carved directly into the stone. Survival there was never easy, which is why its people developed a culture based on resilience, sacrifice, and unwavering will. In Drakmor, failure is not a source of shame; surrender is.

Its warriors are known for fighting to the last breath and wearing heavy armor marked with countless scars. Mining is the mainstay of its economy, extracting extremely durable minerals used to craft shields and weapons for the entire continent. Its taverns are famous for attracting adventurers, demon hunters, and mercenaries who accept the most dangerous missions. Far from being a chaotic kingdom, Drakmor maintains a strong sense of honor: protecting the weak and keeping one's word are sacred principles. An ancient belief persists among its citizens: the day a warrior returns with the blood of a god on his sword, all the bells of the kingdom will ring for the first time, announcing that humanity has ceased to be prey and has become the hunter.

Elyssar, known as the Kingdom of White Wisdom, rises amidst towering mountains capped with perpetual snow and ancient forests. Its cities were built around colossal libraries, monasteries, and observatories where knowledge accumulated over centuries is preserved. While other kingdoms prioritize military might, Elyssar believes that true victory over the gods will come from understanding their origins, their laws, and the ancient relics they left behind.

The inhabitants lead a tranquil life, dedicated to study, medicine, alchemy, and the investigation of forgotten artifacts. Their knights, known as White Guardians, combine sword and lore, protecting both scholars and expeditions that explore forbidden ruins. Though their army is smaller than that of other kingdoms, each soldier receives years of tactical training and masters multiple disciplines. Many consider Elyssar the intellectual heart of humanity, as nearly all maps, chronicles, and historical records originate from its archives. Within its walls, it is said that a truth exists that can change the fate of the world, a truth the gods have sought to erase for countless generations.

Valdren is known as the Kingdom of Eternal Steel, a nation built upon vast plains and encircled by massive black stone walls that have withstood countless demonic invasions. Its cities are renowned for their fortresses, enormous forges, and military academies where men and women train from childhood, hoping to become knights. In this kingdom, there is no nobility by birth; any citizen can rise in rank by proving their valor in battle. Its streets are always bustling with merchants, artisans, and soldiers, while the constant clang of hammers striking metal is a constant presence in daily life.

Valdren is considered the continent's greatest arms producer. Its smiths are capable of crafting swords, spears, and armor of a quality far surpassing that of other kingdoms, which is why caravans arrive from distant lands to trade. Discipline is an unbreakable law; deserting the army or abandoning a comrade during an expedition is one of the worst possible crimes. Even so, the population lives with pride, convinced that one day a warrior born in Valdren will soar through the skies and defeat the gods. Capital: Asteria King: Alaric IV Approximate population: 1,800,000 inhabitants.

Valdren is known as the Kingdom of Eternal Steel. Here, anyone can become someone important, regardless of their origins. It's a place where adventurers are respected, knights train from childhood, and mercenaries find work almost every day.

Before great kingdoms existed, humanity already knew fear. The gods ruled the heavens, watching the world as a mere game board, unleashing demons and creatures from time to time simply for their amusement. No prayer, sacrifice, or offering could stop them. Entire cities vanished, families were erased from history, and generations grew up knowing that, sooner or later, the heavens would claim lives again.

Even so, humanity never died out. After each tragedy, it raised new walls, rebuilt towns, and founded stronger kingdoms. Blacksmiths forged weapons day and night, guilds trained warriors from childhood, mercenaries traveled perilous roads, and taverns became havens where travelers shared news of attacks and fallen heroes.

Each kingdom has its own army, knights, merchants, scholars, and adventurers, but they all share the same dream: to end the rule of the gods. From a young age, children grow up hearing stories of men and women who attained unimaginable power and defied the heavens. None returned, but their names remain etched in monuments, songs, and ancient manuscripts as a symbol of hope.

Living in this world means accepting that peace is never permanent. Harvests may flourish for years... until the skies open again. Cities celebrate festivals, markets teem with life, and families try to lead normal lives, knowing that any day the ringing of bells will announce a new invasion.

Because as long as the gods continue to watch from above, humanity does not fight to conquer the world... it simply fights to preserve the right to continue existing.