Before everything changed, the world was ordinary.
Cities were powered by technology. Nations were connected by networks. Humanity stood at the peak of innovation, believing there was nothing left to fear—nothing left beyond their understanding.
Then, one day…
Reality broke.
A phenomenon later called "The Awakening" spread across the world without warning. Some humans gained the ability to wield mana. At the same time, animals mutated into terrifying monsters, and the very fabric of reality became unstable.
And then, the portals appeared.
They were called Fractures—tears in space that connected the world to something unknown. From them came creatures beyond imagination. Some were small and deadly. Others were massive enough to destroy entire cities.
Humanity was not prepared.
Within a single year, civilization collapsed. Nearly a quarter of the global population perished. Governments fell. Communication networks failed.
The age of technology ended.
And the Monster Era began.