The era of science was over. It had been replaced by magic, otherworldly Portals and creatures thought to be mere fantasy. Beliefs shifted in favor of the Stars, cosmic entities who could bestow their powers upon mortals. These blessed mortals became Awakeners and sometimes Hunters, the ones who could challenge this new threat the Portals were. Five years ago, a thousand people had been kidnapped from Earth. Five years later, the "Returnees" were back, with myths, stories, knowledge and powers to help Earth. Five years later, only few questions remained in the minds. What happened to Nidhogg. The one even the strongest of the Returnees envied ? Why hadn''''t he returned with the others ? Why was this subject such a taboo ? And... what were the Stars attempting to protect Earth from ? - Cover generated by AI.