Chapter 1: The Rise of the Eternal Dominion**
Ninety thousand years passed. The Eleven Clans flourished, their histories intertwined with the land itself. Through centuries of struggle, alliance, and war, the clans grew strong and prosperous. But it was the clan of the Last Son that would rise above all others, for within its bloodline lay the prophecy of the "Will of Heaven."
In a time when the world outside was still shrouded in darkness, the Last Son's descendants, guided by divine visions, brought forth an era of unprecedented unity and power. The clans were united under a single banner, and the Eternal Dominion was born. At its head was the Emperor, a descendant of the Last Son, proclaimed by the "Will of Heaven" as the chosen one—the prophet through whom the heavens spoke.
The Eternal Dominion was not like other empires. It was built not on conquest, but on the harmonious balance of power. The ten vassal clans, each still bearing their sacred symbols, governed their lands with relative autonomy, but always under the watchful eye of the Emperor. Their armies were small, limited to five hundred soldiers, ensuring no clan could grow too powerful. Any excess warriors, scholars, or artisans were sent to the Emperor's domain, where they became part of the central force that maintained order across the land.