With an abundance of rich farmlands and natural resources like iron, the people of Aelston were always isolated, never venturing too far from their own territory out of a lack of need. They expanded within their immediate area to encompass a large section of land which gave birth to numerous, thriving cities of their own, eventually overtaking an entire continent. In the center of this kingdom lies the capital, Swyndon, separated from the surrounding land by its own isolated 'sea' named, "Estersea". Rarely in its time had Aelston ever worried about war, invasion, or even trade, though there were a few small conflicts with neighboring countries which were resolved quickly. Unfortunately for them, Aelston was not allowed to remain separate from the rest of the world forever. With the discovery of a new, stronger metal came war, and that very war stretched to all ends of Allyia, even Aelston.

Mithril is a lightweight, yet very durable metal that resembles silver, but is much more durable than steel which makes it a very good metal to use for creating weapons and armor. By the time it was discovered it was immediately put to use by the largest of the nations of the known world, Valwald, to aggressively expand and conquer nearby territories by utilizing elite groups. It was not until the swift consumption of a number of minor nations did the rest of the world's big powers (Aelston included) realize that Valwald had a means to locating more of this Mithril, and was making its move to monopolize it in order to secure victory against all that would try to oppose them. This prompted those very same major powers to ally themselves in a coalition against the hostile Valwald, though Valwald had allies of its own that then rose to protect it, sparking a huge war between the majority of the world.

Aelston had little interest in this war so long as it did not directly affect them or their ways. The people had decided to remain neutral instead of joining either party, and returned to their mining, farming, and daily lives and continued so for about 7 years. Yet they inadvertently discover another valuable metal, Orihalcum, which brought with it durability and a special resistance to magics, as well as foreign hostility. The other countries were worried they would not only try to monopolize it, but also abuse it like Valwald had done so with Mirthril. Thus began a series of political dealings in which the King of Aelston was forced to travel abroad to negotiate peace before conflict reached his own home land. And, after a while, he had grown weary and sickly, unable to continue. The only person with authority to run in his place was....

...his daughter. A selfish, independent girl with combat experience and an attitude. Her escort? The most expensive and experienced mercenary money can buy. Now all that is left is to hope they can negotiate peace successfully. But will it be so easy?