Seventy years ago, the Republic of Garlemald saw the rise of a young upstart soldier, a mercenary liaison who became well known for personally leading his chosen company into battle with him at the fore.
The Black Blade's methods were controversial, willingly accepting and utilizing the very magicks his countrymen would sell their souls for or shunned entirely. And where many companies were motivated by the gain or the pay the republic's army could spare, Atticus' tight knit squad stuck by him through thick and thin for the home and sense of belonging he gave, and they offered their power to him in turn.
Even as darkness and the void set their sights on him, even losing everything he loved and knew, he had his company. And for them, he would fight to be the warmth of hope they needed through the eternal winter they all called home.