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Chapter 9 - Episode 9: "Fortress Solus and the New World"

After his tragic death in the old world, Izzan is reborn in a new world full of wonders—the Kingdom of Fortress Solus. Fortress Solus is a small kingdom located on the edge of the Eldoria continent, far from the bustle of the seven major kingdoms more commonly known. This region is surrounded by dense forests and vast waters, creating a serene yet mysterious atmosphere.

**Life in Fortress Solus**

Izzan finds himself in a simple yet cozy house on the outskirts of Fortress Solus. The house is made from strong local stone and wood, reflecting the elegant yet functional beauty of traditional architecture. Surrounded by a small garden and orchard, the house has a warm and inviting atmosphere, quite different from his previous life.

Inside the house, Izzan lives with his parents:

- **His Mother, Mira Elric:** A summoner mage with unique abilities. Mira has the power to create golems, summon magical creatures, and spirits. Although not widely known among the great mages and preferring to use her abilities in everyday work, Mira works at the docks as a ship guide and cargo handler. Her caring and nurturing personality makes her a very attentive mother.

- **His Father, Aldric Elric:** The head knight who manages the local bank in Fortress Solus. Aldric is known as a firm yet fair figure, with influence among the local nobility, although not as powerful as the nobility from the seven major kingdoms. His busy schedule often presents significant challenges, but his dedication to his family and community is strong.

As the firstborn of this couple, Izzan is named Izzan Elric. His new life as a baby in Fortress Solus is a mix of challenges and wonders. With knowledge and abilities from his previous life, Izzan must learn to adapt to his new surroundings.

**The World of Eldoria**

The continent of Eldoria, where Fortress Solus is located, is a world filled with magic, power, and wonders. Eldoria consists of seven major kingdoms, each with its own characteristics and strengths, and a tiered system that determines individual power and abilities. Here is an explanation of the tiered system and classifications that shape the power structure in Eldoria:

1. **Mage Tier System**

 - **Star 1 - Novice:** New mages start their journey with basic magic like small sparks and simple illumination.

 - **Star 2 - Practitioner:** Can perform slightly stronger and more stable magic, such as moderate fire and simple protection.

 - **Star 3 - Adept:** Creates significant effects with more effective elemental manipulation.

 - **Star 4 - Magister:** Mastery of intermediate magic with high precision, creating complex and large effects.

 - **Star 5 - Arcane:** Capable of high-level magic with significant impact and complexity.

 - **Star 6 - Sage:** Possesses extraordinary power for magic that significantly affects the environment and reality.

 - **Star 7 - Legend:** Masters magic with extraordinary impact, capable of altering landscapes and summoning great magical entities.

2. **Knight Tier System**

 - **Star 1 - Soldier:** Uses basic weapons and light armor.

 - **Star 2 - Guardian:** Uses heavier weapons and better armor.

 - **Star 3 - Skilled Soldier:** Masters more complex fighting techniques with powerful armor and weapons.

 - **Star 4 - Knight:** Possesses high-level combat skills and heavy armor.

 - **Star 5 - Paladin:** Combines combat techniques with magic for tremendous power.

 - **Star 6 - Grand Knight:** Uses magic and combat techniques simultaneously with extraordinary power.

 - **Star 7 - Knight Legend:** Has legendary fighting power that can change the battlefield.

3. **Monster Tier System**

 - **Rank 1 - Normal:** Basic monsters with small power and size.

 - **Rank 2 - Elite:** Monsters with greater power and size compared to normal ones.

 - **Rank 3 - Dangerous:** Monsters with significant power and special abilities.

 - **Rank 4 - King:** Very strong monsters that pose a threat even to experienced knights.

 - **Rank 5 - Legendary:** Extremely powerful monsters with extraordinary strength, rarely encountered.

4. **Plant Tier System**

 - **Rank 1 - Common:** Plants with basic benefits like minor healing.

 - **Rank 2 - Special:** Plants with stronger properties, such as magical enhancers or powerful healers.

 - **Rank 3 - Rare:** Plants with rare benefits, often used in making special potions.

 - **Rank 4 - Magical:** Plants with magical abilities, like complete healing or magical protection.

 - **Rank 5 - Legendary:** Plants with extraordinary magical power, very rare and valuable.

5. **Magical Tools Tier System**

 - **Rank 1 - Basic:** Magical tools with fundamental functions like illumination or small storage.

 - **Rank 2 - Specific:** Magical tools with specific abilities like minor healing or basic protection.

 - **Rank 3 - Special:** Magical tools with more complex capabilities such as minor elemental manipulation or mid-level magical effects.

 - **Rank 4 - Grand:** Magical tools with exceptional abilities such as large-scale elemental control or teleportation.

 - **Rank 5 - Legendary:** Magical tools with legendary power, capable of significantly affecting the world.

6. **Stone Soul Tier System**

 - **Rank 1 - Common:** Monster cores with low power, used in basic alchemy.

 - **Rank 2 - Specific:** Monster cores with higher power, useful for mid-level magic and magical tools.

 - **Rank 3 - Rare:** Rarely found monster cores with significant power, can greatly enhance magical tools.

 - **Rank 4 - Grand:** Monster cores with extraordinary power, often used in creating powerful magical artifacts.

 - **Rank 5 - Legendary:** Extremely powerful monster cores that can provide extraordinary strength or drastically affect the world.

7. **Transportation Tools Tier System**

 - **Rank 1 - Basic:** Basic transportation like horse-drawn carts or small boats.

 - **Rank 2 - Specific:** Transportation with special abilities like higher speed or weather resistance.

 - **Rank 3 - Special:** Transportation with extraordinary features such as teleportation or flight.

 - **Rank 4 - Grand:** Highly efficient transportation with unique and advanced capabilities like interdimensional travel.

 - **Rank 5 - Legendary:** Transportation with magical and technological prowess that can significantly affect world travel.

**Izzan's New Life**

In addition, Fortress Solus is also known for its significant monster hunting activities. The monsters that plague the surrounding areas often pose a threat to the inhabitants, and monster hunting becomes a major source of income. Monster hunters, who often work alongside mages like Mira, carry out their tasks to protect the city and receive rewards in the form of money and valuable materials from their hunts.

The docks in Fortress Solus are also a hub for trade and goods transactions, making it a strategic location for exchanging goods and resources from the surrounding areas. Life in Fortress Solus is a blend of the tranquility offered by nature and the dynamic trade and hunting activities that add vibrancy to daily life.

With knowledge from his previous life, Izzan now has the opportunity to explore this new world and perhaps find ways to use his abilities in new and meaningful ways. Eldoria is a place where magic and power intertwine, and Izzan stands at the beginning of a journey that will lead him through various adventures and challenges in this magical world.