There has been, At least since I have been able to play the DFO NA version,
Bit's and Pieces of the Games lore.
Originally, ( At least from what I understand), In the NA version, Started out with a quest to the Screaming cavern. There- Aganzo, Roxy, Bwanga made the trip, Once there-They encountered the Apostle Scirroco ( She has the power to change anything).
The only way to Subdue this menace , Roxy Unleashed her curse or Kazan, along with a Forbidden blood spell of Cain and was able to finally kill the apostle. Unfortunately in doing so, This also claimed the life of Roxy. This is were Aganzo finally had the courage to tell Roxy that he was in love with her, But it was too late. Aganzo then drowned his sorrows in seclusion in the moonlight tavern.
This is what started it all - An adventure that would span all fighting classes, each with it's own story of it's own. As you progressed to maximum level capacity, ( Which - at that time was level 70),
Near the end of game, It is clear that all of this had something to do with the meddling of the Empyrean empire and the Apostle Hilder.
Post Metastasis:
Following the troubles that plauged Arad already, Hilder , ( In my opinion is the gran manipulator), and the Remaining Apostles sensed the awakening of a powerful God, Whom they combatted once before and defeated him. ( Hilder was actually worried that they might not have enough power to subdue this God once more.) This God's Power's were scattered in bits and pieces across time and space in the form of memories. One of those pieces was in Saint Horn, Where upon reclaiming his lost memory Unleashed tremendous power that ravaged Arad, in its wake, Underfoot that was once underground, was now above ground and vice versa. Most of Hendon Myre was destroyed, Although Sky skyscastle was now known as the inverted waterfall, Yet Bakal's Oringinal Seal To prevent Trespassers from traveling to Empyrean Remained.
The troubles in Ghent, City of GOD:
Many of the bits and pieces that originally was in Ghent still remain, Except for some new clarification on the kartels.
One of those is lore about the Silver Spoon Circus, These performers were a bunch or poor
Diseased mifits that barely survived on entertaining others. Often the perfomers fought of thieves that would steal what little they had. Which is why they are short in stature, most of them suffered from Illness and poor nutrition.
To Survive, The Martel brothers from the Circus cut a deal with the kartels, Not only putting a contract on paper , But one of the martel brothers as a garauntee, Sacrificed one of his eyes, in its place, He wears a modified Monocle.
The Martel Brothers realized that it was a mistake to Join with the kartels, but betrayel would only mean death.
SO- Who could be behind all this? Why is it so important to destroy Arad?
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