Fracturing as it fell, it split into twelve fragments that scattered beyond every horizon. Many powerful rulers began scouring the globe for the unearthly treasures, abandoning reason and warring over their coveted prize.

Amidst the strife, a quiet opposition began a campaign to recover and spirit away the treasures, so such fools could not possess their rumoured power. These valiant souls became known as The Guardians, who grew over the coming centuries into an intergenerational secretive society of wardens, keepers of secrets, and custodians of The Shards.

To this day, it’s said that the Guardians continue their clandestine efforts to conceal and protect the artifacts; forever in search of brave souls to join their noble cause...