Ages ago, in the lands of Malurk, the heavens split open in a fiery blaze and bestowed upon an ordinary man the power of Aether. This man was the legendary Masaha. He shared this power with others and created the first Aethons - revered protectors of the lands of Malurk.

But Aether would soon corrupt...

Drunk on the power they weilded, a few protectors turned tyrants. Masaha and those loyal to him stood up to these oppresors. After a long and bloody war, Masaha decided to purge all Aether from the world. For thousands of years the power was lost and forgotten. The once mighty Aethons became nothing more than whimsical characters in folklore and tavern-tales.

Until now...

A fanatical prince of the kingdom of Elid believes he is a descendant of Masaha. His relentless quest leads him to the lost power of Aether, which he unleashes upon the world - plunging Malurk into war again. Embroiled in the chaos are kings, queens, princes, princesses, healers, soldiers - and even rickshaw pullers.

But does anyone stand a chance against the force of Aether?

Will ancient Aethons return and restore the world to normalcy?

Or will the strange emergence of new Aethons in Malurk change the order of things?