Nexus—a city that stands as a beacon of human ingenuity, power, and ambition. Its gleaming skyscrapers, radiant energy grids, and tightly controlled economy are the products of a history steeped in both brilliance and controversy. How did this city of power come to be? And who was the figure who founded it, shaping its future with an iron will and unmatched strength?
The Birth of Nexus
Centuries before Nexus became the modern metropolis it is today, the world was a different place. The discovery of energy manipulation was a catalyst that changed everything. At first, it was nothing more than a curiosity—scientists and researchers experimented with the powers that certain humans began to manifest. People discovered the ability to control the elements, alter their physical forms, and even manipulate the very forces of nature and space itself.
But with such discovery came chaos. Nations fought for control over these powers, and the world was thrown into a chaotic war for dominance. Energy, the very essence of life and power, became a weapon—a way to dominate and destroy.
Amid this turmoil, a singular figure rose: Dr. Isidore Kain, a scientist and philosopher who had long predicted that humanity's destiny would be intertwined with the mastery of energy. He was a man both feared and admired, whose understanding of energy manipulation far surpassed anyone else's. Dr. Kain, known as the "God of Energy" by his followers, was a Level 5 (Legendary) manipulator with the power to control and generate energy in ways that could shape entire cities, entire nations.
The Vision of a New World
Dr. Kain, a man both brilliant and ruthless, saw the chaos that energy manipulation had caused and understood that the world needed a new order—one that would bring about stability and prevent further destruction. The future of humanity was in energy, and only those who could wield it would hold the future in their hands.
To realize this vision, Dr. Kain began his work to create Nexus, a city that would act as the heart of a new world—a world where power wasn't a commodity to be fought over, but a controlled force that would serve the greater good.
To bring his dream to life, Dr. Kain recruited the brightest minds and the most powerful energy manipulators. His ambition was unmatched, and his methods were often controversial. He fused energy manipulation with technology, creating powerful Energy Banks to store and regulate the energy produced by the populace. He also established the Government of the Elect, a ruling body of those who could manipulate energy at the highest levels, to ensure that those who controlled power would rule the city, creating a new class system based on energy generation.
His most monumental creation was the Energy Core—a massive, artificial construct at the heart of the city that could harness the energy of all the inhabitants, storing it, and converting it into ERGs, the currency that would dominate the economy. This energy core would ensure that the entire city could function on the same scale of power.
The Rise of Nexus
Under Dr. Kain's leadership, Nexus was built from the ground up. It was an ambitious project that required the manipulation of raw energy to shape the very land. He and his followers used their powers to terraform the landscape, creating a perfect foundation for the city—a nexus of energy that could be manipulated, stored, and used at will.
The construction was brutal, with Dr. Kain enforcing the labor of those who had little to no power, forcing them to work in exchange for meager rations and small shares of ERGs. Those who had the ability to manipulate energy became the elite, while those without it were forced to remain in the Dregs, the lowest class.
As the city grew, it became a symbol of both human progress and oppression. Those who wielded the power of energy controlled everything—the economy, politics, and even the distribution of resources. The Energy Banks grew in size and influence, and the government became more authoritarian, using its monopoly on energy to control the population.
But with power came corruption. Dr. Kain, once revered as a visionary, became a dictator in his later years. His obsession with control and his thirst for greater energy manipulation led him to make unethical decisions. It is said that his quest for more energy drove him to push the boundaries of science and humanity, resulting in the creation of Energy Dregs—individuals who were stripped of their powers through cruel experiments.
The Legacy of Dr. Isidore Kain
Though his rule was tyrannical, Dr. Kain's vision for Nexus would live on. His death, however, marked the beginning of a new era. The Energy Core still hums beneath the city, maintaining the flow of ERGs and ensuring that Nexus remains the center of power. His followers continue to control the city's fate, using his teachings to maintain a strict hierarchy of energy-based power.
Dr. Isidore Kain's final moments are shrouded in mystery. Some say he died by his own hand, overwhelmed by the weight of his empire and the moral compromises he had made. Others believe he disappeared into the Energy Core, his final desire to become one with the very force he had mastered, to ascend to a higher plane of existence.
Nevertheless, his legacy endures. Nexus thrives, but the city he built is fraught with tension and inequality. Those who have power are kings, and those who do not are treated as less than human.