Legend says there was a time before this world when mankind had not received the blessing of the divine stones-the ores... And then a new hierarchy was born. Regarded with awe, the lucky few who could wield these powerful ores were anointed the "second-kind," a newfound class now elevated above the humble "first-kind." The five kingdoms formed, and the sinister Kahn, the mighty son of the Tierran house, invaded the Kingdom of Éclair, destroying all in his path. For the last half-century, the House of Éclair has wept for its long-lost master. Hope is not yet lost for the world, however. The oracles have spoken of fortunes to come. For another prophecy has been made, announcing the coming of a new heir.