Tatiana
Overview
The founder of the Board of Novas, who established a city of only Novas at the end of the Era of Frost Veil, a city that continues to exist to this day.
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Overview
The founder of the Board of Novas, who established a city of only Novas at the end of the Era of Frost Veil, a city that continues to exist to this day.
Chapter One
(Era of Frost Veil 18081–Era of Eternal Flame 1750) Yana was born into a peasant family in the Systein Knight Kingdom. Her father, skilled in hunting, helped the family, while raising chickens and oxes. Her childhood was simple, carefree—Helping her mother, playing by the river, running in the fields. But fate changed everything. In 18085, Era of Frost Veil, the great earthquake struck Systein. Thousands perished, and nearly a hundred thousand were displaced. Yana's home was destroyed. Her father died instantly, and her mother shielded her, saving her life at the cost of her own. That same night, the royal family fled, along with nobles and officials. Systein fell into anarchy. The Mage Association took control. For two days, Yana lingered on the brink of death, until Teresa of the Mage Association found her, taking her to a relief camp. There, she spent a chaotic time. Soon, Systein Magic Kingdom was founded. Teresa, after consulting Yana, renamed her Tagara, and sent her to the newly founded Systein Academy of Magic. Along with Tagara were other girls. They all shared one trait: They had lost their parents in the disaster and displayed great magical talent. Orphans with talent often face envy—they were bullied and isolated by others, and even the teachers couldn't do anything about it. And Tagara, the most gifted, became the target of the harshest treatment. No matter what she tried, she couldn't change it. In this oppressive environment, she felt like an outcast. Her only solace came from Teresa's warmth, like family. After graduation, Teresa revealed the truth: She was born special. She was a Nova. Teresa said Novas were meant to lead, to change the world. Guided by Teresa, Tagara joined the military and fought for the Magic Kingdom. And in war, she realized what Teresa had tried to taught her: Her greatest mistake was that she wasn't strong enough. Her powers, sharpened under Teresa's brutal training, became a force that crushed all enemies. Over time, Tagara's power rose, removing one foe after another. People soon called her "Teresa's Blade." In 18090, Era of Frost Veil, Tagara killed the last heir of the Systein Knight Kingdom, and the kingdom fell. That same year, Tagara became a member of the Council of Five, sitting alongside Teresa as a powerful figure in the Magic Kingdom.
Chapter Two
In 18091 of the Era of Frost Veil, the Storm Queen Danni overtook the once-impregnable Cariblue, shattering and dissolving the long-standing alliance. Princess Diana of Safaril summoned the strongest warriors from the southern human kingdoms for the final stand against the dragons. After deliberation at the Council of Five, the Systein Magic Kingdom sent Tagara to the battlefield. In this war, Tagara witnessed the true pinnacle of combat. Compared to this monumental battle, destined to be recorded in Mirren's annals, her previous skirmishes seemed like petty brawls. The human alliance stretched across the plains but could not stop the dragon swarm blocking the sky. Despite humanity's ultimate victory, the Storm Queen's wrath left a permanent scar on Tagara's soul. Surviving the "Storm of Sorrow," Tagara began to wonder what Systein Magic Kingdom would do if the dragons returned. She turned to Teresa for help. Together, they initiated an ascension ritual, seeking power beyond imagination. Through the ritual, Tagara ascended as a false god governing end, death, and destruction. But Teresa did not reveal the cost of this power: transforming the entire Systein Magic Kingdom into a false god's ritual site. In the blink of an eye, the entire kingdom was reduced to a hell of death. Blinded by trust in her mentor, Tagara pinned all her hopes on Teresa, enabling her to use the ritual grounds to ascend as the second false god, ruling over origin and rebirth. But things took a turn far from what Tagara envisioned. Within the ritual site, everything was reborn in a twisted, grotesque form—reborn as a part of Teresa herself. Teresa demanded Tagara surrender the false god's power, forcing her to merge the laws of death and rebirth for Teresa to claim the title of reincarnation god. Caught in hesitation, Tagara was struck without warning by Teresa. To compel Tagara into a battle with her, and drive the ritual forward, Teresa revealed the second truth: The massive earthquake in Systein actually triggered a failed ascension ritual—one that took place before. It was the Mage Association, to which Teresa belongs, that indirectly caused the disaster. In the aftermath, Teresa, under the guise of relief efforts, sought out orphans with magical potential; those who weren't orphans, she turned into orphans. When Teresa found Tagara, her mother was still alive. Teresa could easily save her. Orphans were easier to control, so Teresa waited until Tagara's mother died before moving to rescue Tagara. Tagara spent her life as a tool, crafted by Teresa for her own use. Confused, betrayed, and consumed by hatred and doubt, Tagara still fought against Teresa's will. After an eternity of destruction and rebirth, life and death blurred, and Teresa vanished. Believing she had triumphed, Tagara no longer felt the power of the so-called "god of reincarnation." Systein, the land she once led to prosperity, lay in ruins—a barren graveyard. Confronted with this undeniable truth, Tagara acknowledged her failure and accepted reality.
Chapter Three
In a moment of despair, Tagara finally found a survivor amidst the chaos of death and rebirth—an infant, a Nova. The child was discovered in a treasure chest hidden deep in a basement. Perhaps due to rebirth, the infant survived, with a massive gemstone embedded in her chest, faintly pulsing with a heartbeat. Tagara spared no effort in trying to save the child. She named the girl "Yana," hoping she could escape death just like the girl from the ruins so many years ago. Tagara suppressed the ritual's fallout and gathered a group of Novas to establish an alchemical lab in Systein. The goal was clear—to extend Yana's life. Even these powerful Novas had never encountered such a complex life form. Excess life force clashed with an unstoppable death force within her, leaving the infant's life hanging by a fragile thread. The laboratory tried every method, but nothing could stop Yana's unnatural transformation. In the end, the Novas used Yana's blood to grow a new body, replacing her organs one by one. As the new body neared completion, the death force within Yana claimed her life. Fueled by Tagara's obsession, the body was completed, its purpose long forgotten. She could breathe. Every organ operated as it should, yet there was no consciousness. What was to be made of this body? Was she truly alive? As Tagara's resolve waned and the Novas murmured, a "miracle" occurred. A new life—a new Nova—was born within the body. This caused an uproar within the laboratory. The Novas viewed this as Tagara's monumental achievement. Awestruck by the "miracle," they begged her to lead the Novas' future. The new future—the Novas' vision was strikingly similar to Teresa's. The talented must thrive, and Novas must claim their place in Mirren. Tagara rejected their pleas. She sealed the old Systein site with enchanted locks, hiding it beyond time and space. From that moment, the false god's ritual site was severed from Mirren. It vanished into Galadriel Forest, untouched for over a thousand years. The Novas at the ritual site formed their own council, the Board of Novas. In the forgotten city, they lived freely, nurturing life, studying magic, and creating a sanctuary. One day, a Nova grew curious about the world beyond. The Novas' desire to see the world ignited like a spark on dry wood. In the end, Tagara respected the wishes of her people. On a pitch-black night, the shadow of Galadriel Forest merged with reality. Tagara and her Novas stepped toward a new future.
Historical Notes
Systein Knight Kingdom: In 12987 of the Era of Frost Veil, Vida unintentionally exposed the cambion identity of Natalie, the 284th Pope of the April Church. This revelation led a faction of paladins to sever ties with the Church and establish the Systein Knight Kingdom, a small independent nation. The Great Earthquake of Systein: In 18085 of the Era of Frost Veil, Azuth, a reclusive wizard in Systein, fearing his time was near, began a long-prepared ascension ritual. However, the ritual was thwarted by an unknown restriction and ended in failure. The catastrophic collapse of the ritual unleashed a massive earthquake, razing the entire Systein region to the ground. Reports estimate that this disaster claimed over ten thousand lives and left nearly one hundred thousand people displaced. Mage Association: On the night of the earthquake, the Systein royal family, misled by false intelligence of a dragon invasion, fled under Royal Guard protection to seek asylum in Safaril. By dawn, the Mage Association in Systein assumed control, stabilizing the crumbling nation and organizing disaster relief. Their initiatives included: Excavating survivors, treating the injured, setting up shelters, maintaining order, and distributing supplies. The Time of Chaos: Once stability was restored, the Mage Association invited the royal family to return and reclaim governance. However, that same night, the Association launched a coup against the royal family. By dawn, the Systein Magic Kingdom had been established. Wars of the Magic Kingdom: The formation of the Magic Kingdom did not put an end to resistance. The royal family's remnants, with their reserves and allies, supported factions against the new regime. The conflict ended in 18090 of the Era of Frost Veil when Tagara killed the last royal heir, ending the bloodline. The Council of Five: The highest governing authority in the Systein Magic Kingdom. The council divides the nation's affairs into five domains, each overseen by a councilor shaping its policies. These domains are financial development, general administration, magical research, foreign relations, and human resources. Tagara served as the councilor for foreign relations, commanding both the military and diplomatic divisions under her jurisdiction.