Any story has a beginning.
This one got tangled up in a web of events so far back that it makes no sense to look for the starting thread of the narrative—good hundred, or even more years ago. Back then, the disgraced shadow clan gained enough power to make itself known to the world. A sacred place of learning—the temple of science and magic for hundreds of people—was chosen as the outpost of open existence. Once the clan gained full control over it, it slowly but steadily distorted ancient principles and trampled the laws. Students and teachers had to make a difficult choice…