In the wake of the groundbreaking discovery of Mana and the subsequent technological revolution, the world began to transform. As governments and corporations worldwide raced to harness the power of Mana, society evolved into a landscape divided by privilege and oppression.
The Mana Elite, a select few who controlled the Mana technology, hoarded this newfound energy source for their own gain. Their factories, cities, and military machines thrived on the infinite power of Mana, amassing immeasurable wealth and influence. The world had become a playground for the privileged few, a stark contrast to the Manaless, who struggled to survive in the shadows of the Mana Elite's dominion.
For some, this division was intolerable. A growing movement, comprised of those who believed in the equitable distribution of Mana's power, began to stir. They sought to challenge the status quo and fight for a world where the energy of Mana was shared among all people.
However, the Mana Elite and the governments that supported them were not willing to relinquish their power easily. They wielded immense resources and military might, deploying them with brutal efficiency to quash any opposition. The efforts of the burgeoning movement were met with fierce resistance.
The world increasingly polarized into two camps: the Mana Elite, who reveled in their dominion over Mana, and the Manaless, who found themselves marginalized, oppressed, and struggling under the weight of the Elite's tyranny.
The Mana Elite saw the Manaless as a threat to their power and security, and they began to tighten their grip, cracking down on dissent with unrelenting brutality. In response, the Manaless grew resentful and incensed, their anger fueling the desire for change. The seeds of resistance were sown in the hearts of the oppressed, and they began to organize themselves into movements that defied the status quo.
The world had become a powder keg, with the tension between the Mana Elite and the Manaless reaching a boiling point. The fracture lines in society were deepening, and the chasm between the haves and the have-nots had grown to a dangerous precipice. It was only a matter of time before conflict erupted, setting the stage for the First Mana War.
As the world teetered on the brink of a violent reckoning, individuals from both sides would be thrust into a tumultuous struggle. Their stories would become intertwined with the fate of Mana and the world itself, as the First Mana War loomed on the horizon.