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Dawn of the Dauntless

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In the year 2029, a mysterious tech company named Primordial emerges, rapidly overtaking the global tech industry. Its breakthrough product, Portalis, a cutting-edge virtual reality gaming capsule, becomes an instant sensation. Alongside Portalis, Primordial releases Dawn of the Dauntless, a VRMMORPG that promises unprecedented freedom and immersion. Players flock to experience the game’s limitless possibilities, where they can create unique skills, build kingdoms, and interact with NPCs as if they were real people. Among the millions of players, one group rises above the rest 'The Heartless Guild', an elite coalition of the world’s most dedicated gamers. Though their name suggests ruthlessness, they treat NPCs with respect, believing the game world to be more than a mere simulation. Convinced that Dawn of the Dauntless is a gateway to another reality, they even form bonds with NPCs, some going as far as marrying them. The guild’s leaders, the six most powerful players in the world, unite to create The Republic of the Heartless, a harmonious nation where players and NPCs coexist. However, the game’s idyllic world is shattered when Primordial announces a major update after months of silence. As players eagerly log in, a terrifying event unfolds—1.8 billion players vanish from the real world, their bodies disappearing without a trace. The shocking truth becomes apparent: everyone who logged into the game has become trapped within its vast, digital universe, unable to log out. As panic spreads across the globe, governments and scientists scramble to make sense of the catastrophe, but no answers emerge. Inside the game, the trapped players face a new, darker reality—the world of Dawn of the Dauntless has become their new home, and their quest for survival has just begun. Now, the leaders of The Heartless Guild must rally their forces, uncover the truth behind Primordial’s creation, and navigate a world where fantasy and reality have merged—while the outside world remains in turmoil, desperately seeking the lost billions.
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