In the ancient city of Eldoria, where magic wove seamlessly into the everyday lives of its inhabitants, a young man named Kael lived a life of quiet obscurity. Eldoria was a city of grandeur and mystery, with its ornate towers and sprawling markets, but Kael's life revolved around the simple routines of working in his family's modest blacksmith shop.

One evening, as Kael labored over a new set of horseshoes, a celestial event occurred that would alter the course of his life. The sky above Eldoria shimmered as a brilliant comet streaked across the heavens, its tail a dazzling array of gold and sapphire. Kael paused, awestruck, as the comet fragmented into countless radiant shards that descended slowly to the earth.

One shard landed gently at Kael's feet. It was a gem of deep azure, glowing with an inner light. Driven by an inexplicable urge, Kael reached out and touched it. The moment his fingers brushed the gem, a surge of energy coursed through him, and everything around him seemed to freeze.

A voice resonated in Kael's mind, both soothing and commanding.

"Welcome, Chosen One. You have been selected by the Arcanum System. Your journey begins now."