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A chronology of all major events as they relate to the Elsword universe, including spoilers from the Story Quests.
A chronology of all major events as they relate to the Elsword universe, including spoilers from the Story Quests.


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=== Creation of the Worlds ===
=== Creation of the Worlds ===
In the very beginning there were two gods, the God of Light [[Elria]], and the God of Darkness [[Henir]]. The two gods create their realm. Henir created the dimension of Henir itself, a twisted enigma of chaos and destructive energy. Elria created the material world. Elria used not only their power, but also used Henir energy to create the material world as it is. When the material world came to be however, another realm was created as a mirrored reaction, the realm which was created in response was the Demon Realm. With the worlds having been created, Elria sent the Goddess [[Ishmael]] to act as the steward of the new world.
In the very beginning, there were two gods, the God of Light [[Elria]], and the God of Darkness [[Henir]]. The two gods create their realms. Henir created the dimension of Henir itself, a twisted enigma of chaos and destructive energy. Elria created the material world. Elria used not only their power, but also used Henir energy to create the material world as it is. When the material world came to be, another realm was created as a mirrored reaction, the realm which was created in response was the Demon Realm. With the worlds having been created, Elria sent the Goddess [[Ishmael]] to act as the steward of the new world.


=== The El Crystal ===
=== The El Crystal ===
While Elria had created the material world, the land was filled with darkness and chaos, and life in this land was rare. In order to bring life to the land Ishmael sent a huge gem to the heart of the continent and with it, the continent thrived with life and became a place of abundance. All the plants that were once dead came back to life and greeneries began to thrive in the bare, dry land. The ocean became alive, a river began to flow into the forests giving it life. The peaceful wind brought life back onto the land and blew away the flame. People and animals appeared to relish in the energy of the revived land.
While Elria had created the material world, the land was filled with darkness and chaos, and life in this land was rare. In order to bring life to the land Ishmael sent a huge gem to the heart of the continent and with it, the continent thrived with life and became a place of abundance. All the plants that were once dead came back to life and greeneries began to thrive in the bare, dry land. The ocean became alive, a river began to flow into the forests giving it life. The peaceful wind brought life back onto the land and blew away the flames. People and animals appeared to relish in the energy of the revived land.


With the power of the El, Ishmael also created the very first seal beneath her gift. The seal she created used the El's powers to disrupt the connection between worlds and severed the connection between Elrios, Henir, and the Demon Realm.
With the power of the El, Ishmael also created the very first seal beneath her gift. The seal she created used the El's powers to disrupt the connection between worlds and severed the connection between Elrios, Henir, and the Demon Realm.
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=== The Monster Outbreak and the Ellian ===
=== The Monster Outbreak and the Ellian ===
The Elrios continent became a prosperous land but it still had traces of its influences from the Demon realm. In a dark forest, just North of where the El had settled, a dark energy seeped through the gap in the dimension and turned the creatures in the forest into monsters. One day when a large amount of dark energy was seeping rampantly, these monsters came out of the forest to attack the people.
The Elrios continent became a prosperous land but it still had traces of the Demon Realm's influence. In a dark forest, just North of where the El had settled, a dark energy seeped through the gap in the dimensions and turned the creatures in the forest into monsters. One day when a large amount of dark energy was seeping rampantly, these monsters came out of the forest to attack the people.


When the citizens became paralyzed in fear, a general with an emblem of the Sun rallied his army against the monsters to defeat them. That general was not only a skilled warrior but he seemed to be knowledgeable in harnessing the El's power to fight. After that fateful event, more and more people who could harness the power of the El appeared. The Goddess [[Ishmael]] granted the power to control El to the children of those who settled near it. The common people started following them and turned them into leaders. These people have come to be known as Ellians. The Ellians prospered and established an [[Perkisas's Ruins|Ellian Kingdom]].
When the citizens became paralyzed in fear, a general with an emblem of the Sun rallied his army against the monsters to defeat them. That general was not only a skilled warrior but he seemed to be knowledgeable in harnessing the El's power to fight. After that fateful event, more and more people who could harness the power of the El appeared. The Goddess [[Ishmael]] granted the power to control El to the children of those who settled near it. The common people started following them and turned them into leaders. These people have come to be known as Elrians. The Elrians prospered and established an [[Perkisas's Ruins|Elrian Kingdom]].


=== The Elrian Empire ===
=== The Elrian Empire ===
Under the guidance of the Elrians, civilization has flourished The Elrians started teaching people how to harness the amazing power of El. And this prosperous period was known as the brilliant Elrian Kingdom. From this civilization, there were some that excelled in theory and the application of El energy. They were called Debrians. These were great minds who where able to overcome their lack of ability to manipulate El through mechanical means. Their capital as established with the El at its heart, this city was known as [[Elrianode]].
Under the guidance of the Elrians, civilization had flourished. The Elrians started teaching people how to harness the amazing power of El. And this prosperous period was known as the brilliant Elrian Kingdom. From this civilization, there were some that excelled in theory and the application of El energy. They were called Debrians. These were great minds who where able to overcome their lack of ability to manipulate El through mechanical means. Their capital was established with the El at its heart, this city was known as [[Elrianode]].


== Nasods (550 Years after the Elrian Kingdom was founded) ==
== Nasods (550 Years after the Elrian Kingdom was founded) ==
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=== Rise of Nasods ===
=== Rise of Nasods ===
Among the Debrians was [[Adrian|Adrian Nasod]], who sought to create sentient machines. While initially he was mocked by everybody around him believing his ideas were ridiculous and impossible, Adrian soon proved them wrong when he was able to build his first automaton. Immediately after Adrian unveiled his first automaton, people began to think of ways their could make use of the robots. People began naming the machines after their creator Adrian Nasod, from then on they were known as "Nasods". Adrian began to construct Nasods to aid people with their daily lives, completing menial tasks. However soon the King and other people of power began to enlist Adrian to construct specialized Nasods to build up an army. With the King's sponsorship, Adrian agreed to further his research with the kingdom's funding. Needing assistance in the manufacturing of Nasods and need to negate any human error, Adrian constructed an AI designed to help him do so, he named this AI "[[King Nasod|Adam]]".
Among the Debrians was [[Adrian|Adrian Nasod]], a man who sought to create sentient machines. While initially he was mocked by his peers, believing his ideas were ridiculous and impossible, Adrian soon proved them wrong when he was able to build his first automaton. Immediately after Adrian unveiled his first automaton, people began to think of ways their could make use of the robots. People began naming the machines after their creator Adrian Nasod, from then on they were known as "Nasods". Adrian began to construct Nasods to aid people with their daily lives, completing menial tasks. However soon the King and other people of power began to enlist Adrian to construct specialized Nasods to build up an army. With the King's sponsorship, Adrian agreed to further his research with the kingdom's funding. Needing assistance in the manufacturing of Nasods and need to negate any human error, Adrian constructed an AI designed to help him do so, he named this AI "[[King Nasod|Adam]]".


After having constructed [[King Nasod|Adam]], he alongside his AI manufactured countless Nasods. However, Adrian would receive a series of complaints regarding Nasods shutting down at what appears to be random. Adrian confronted [[King Nasod|Adam]] about this situation to see if anybody had tampered with the Nasods' coding. He was shocked to learn that [[King Nasod|Adam]] had taken the liberty of installing a remotely controlled update system which allowed him shut down and update any Nasods with the modified code. Adrian became enraged at [[King Nasod|Adam]]'s for modifying to code without consulting him first. Adrian urged [[King Nasod|Adam]] not to do such a thing again however the AI told him that the changes were a necessary step in advancing the efficiency of Nasods. Adrian is left concerned about what this could lead to.
After having constructed [[King Nasod|Adam]], he alongside his AI manufactured countless Nasods. However, Adrian would receive a series of complaints regarding Nasods shutting down at what appears to be random times. Adrian confronted [[King Nasod|Adam]] about this situation to see if anybody had tampered with the Nasods' coding. He was shocked to learn that [[King Nasod|Adam]] had taken the liberty of installing a remotely controlled update system which allowed him shut down and update any Nasods with the modified code. Adrian became enraged at [[King Nasod|Adam]]'s for modifying to code without consulting him first. Adrian urged [[King Nasod|Adam]] not to do such a thing again however the AI told him that the changes were a necessary step in advancing the efficiency of Nasods. Adrian is left concerned about what this could lead to.


=== Steel Guardian Eltrion ===
=== Nasod Queen Eve ===
During this era, the use of Nasods in the Elrian Kingdom exploded and they became a staple of Elrian society. Many great achievements were made with the use of Nasods, notably the create of [[City in the Sky|Aero City]], a floating defense fortress which housed the Steel Guardian Eltrion that protected the capital of Elrianode.
Onward, [[King Nasod|Adam]] did not fall out of line to the point Adrian's worries had subsided. However, Adrian still found it best he prepare a form of countermeasure to prevent another outburst from going too far. He concluded that he needed to create a Nasod capable of understanding human emotions unlike [[King Nasod|Adam]] who strives for efficiency. Unfortunately, Adrian realized his plans would be compromised and questioned if [[King Nasod|Adam]] were to realize he made a Nasod that went against his ideal standards. In order to allow himself to develop this new Nasod without arousing [[King Nasod|Adam]]'s suspicion, Adrian decided to modify [[King Nasod|Adam]]'s code during maintenance to make him believe he proposed to idea of this new Nasod. Successful with his plan, [[King Nasod|Adam]] allowed Adrian to continue with his secret project "[[Eve]]".


Sometime during Eltrion's reign as the Steel Guardian of Elrianode, the El Search Party found themselves against the Nasod when they passed through a Chrono Gate. After a fierce battle, the El Search Party managed to defeat Eltrion.
He would conduct many trials to produce a Nasod with the ability to understand human emotions. Unable to program a Nasod that could understand all the complexities of human emotions, Adrian rooted the Nasod with an understanding of basic human emotions as well as the ability to learn and grow. Adrian believed it would take a long time before she would be able to fulfill her duty, but it was necessary to let her grow and not to arouse [[King Nasod|Adam]]'s suspicion. He installed the code into [[Eve]]'s chassis and she soon woke up, greeting Adrian. Adrian overjoyed to see his creation he quietly grabbed her hand, for a brief second he could see a smile on her face. He held [[Eve]]'s hand as they made their way to [[King Nasod|Adam]]'s chamber where he would place [[Eve]] as Adam's code backup.


=== Nasod Queen Eve ===
Adrian was very satisfied at [[Eve]]'s curiosity when conducting her work showing that she was learning and growing. After a malfunction occurred in some anti-gravity devices while building the [[City in the Sky]], Adrian confronted [[King Nasod|Adam]] and [[Eve]]. There [[King Nasod|Adam]] informed Adrian that [[Eve]] had made mistakes in implementing certain codes which caused the disaster. While Adrian showed concern in his face, he felt joy as [[Eve]] was showing signs of her human like nature. After telling [[King Nasod|Adam]] he would perform maintenance on [[Eve]], he took her to his lab but told [[Eve]] that she had done nothing wrong. [[Eve]] expressed her own concerns and worries that her functions were not like other Nasods, Adrian hesitated as the outburst of emotions from [[Eve]] caused his to pause for a moment. He tells [[Eve]] that she is the one who will inherit the right to create the future generations of Nasods by understanding and connecting to humans, that she will be the Queen of Nasods.
Onward, [[King Nasod|Adam]] did not fall out of line to the point Adrian's worries had subsided. However, Adrian still found it best he prepare a form of countermeasure to prevent another outburst from going too far. He concluded that he needed to create a Nasod capable of understanding human emotions unlike [[King Nasod|Adam]] who strives for efficiency. Unfortunately, Adrian realized his plans would be compromised and questioned if [[King Nasod|Adam]] were to realize he made a Nasod that went against his ideal standards. In order to allow himself to develop this new Nasod without arousing [[King Nasod|Adam]]'s suspicion, Adrian decided to modify [[King Nasod|Adam]]'s code during maintenance to make him believe he proposed to idea of this new Nasod. Successful with his plan, [[King Nasod|Adam]] allowed Adrian to continue with his secret project "[[Eve]]".


He would conduct many trials to produce a Nasod with the ability to understand human emotions. Unable to program such a Nasod that could understand all the complexities of human emotions, Adrian rooted the Nasod with an understanding of basic human emotions as well as the ability to learn and grow. Adrian believed it would take a long time before she would be able to fulfill her duty, but it was necessary to let her grow and not to arouse [[King Nasod|Adam]]'s suspicion. He installed the code into [[Eve]]'s chassis and she soon woke up, greeting Adrian. Adrian overjoyed to see his creation he quietly grabbed her hand, for a brief second he could see a smile on her face. He held [[Eve]]'s hand as they made their way to [[King Nasod|Adam]]'s chamber where he would place [[Eve]] as Adam's code backup.
=== Steel Guardian Eltrion ===
During this era, the use of Nasods in the Elrian Kingdom exploded and they became a staple of Elrian society. Many great achievements were made with the use of Nasods, notably the creation of [[City in the Sky|Aero City]], a floating defense fortress which housed the Steel Guardian Eltrion that protected the capital of Elrianode.


Adrian was very satisfied as [[Eve]]'s curiosity when conducting her work showing that she learning and growing. After a malfunction occurred in some anti-gravity devices while building the [[City in the Sky]], Adrian confronted [[King Nasod|Adam]] and [[Eve]]. There [[King Nasod|Adam]] informed Adrian that [[Eve]] had made mistakes in implementing certain codes which caused the disaster. While Adrian showed concern in his face, he felt joy as [[Eve]] was showing signs of her human like nature. After telling [[King Nasod|Adam]] he would perform maintenance on [[Eve]], he took her to his lab but told [[Eve]] that she had done nothing wrong. [[Eve]] expressed her own concerns and worries that her functions were not like other Nasods, Adrian hesitated as the outburst of emotions from [[Eve]] caused his to pause for a moment. He tells [[Eve]] that she is the one who will inherit the right to create the future generations of Nasods by understanding and connection humans, that she will be the Queen of Nasods.
Sometime during Eltrion's reign as the Steel Guardian of Elrianode, the El Search Party found themselves against the Nasod when they passed through a Chrono Gate. After a fierce battle, the El Search Party managed to defeat Eltrion.


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=== Founding of Elysion ===
=== Founding of Elysion ===
As time grew, the Debrians and Kings began to see themselves as higher than the Elrian Kingdom, or even the gods themselves. They believed they could surpass the power of El with the power of science and surpass the goddess's. With their scientific discoveries, Adrian and the Debrians planned to leave Elrios and establish their own colony. Using the El's properties, they manged to open a gate into another dimension, they made their way and would find themselves in what would eventually be [[Elysion]]. The dimension they had colonized was home to a unique material known as Diceon, which allowed them to store and multiply El Energy, create an extremely sustainable environment in which they could create their new city.
As time grew, the Debrians and Kings began to see themselves as higher than the Elrian Kingdom, or even the gods themselves. They believed they could surpass the power of El with the power of science and come out above the goddess. With their scientific discoveries, Adrian and the Debrians planned to leave Elrios and establish their own colony. Using the El's properties, they manged to open a gate into another dimension, they made their way and would find themselves in what would eventually be [[Elysion]]. The dimension they had colonized was home to a unique material known as Diceon, which allowed them to store and multiply El Energy, create a large reservoir on energy which they could use to create their new city.


Adrian built [[Yuno & Nono|Herjuno]] a Nasod who would be the lead architect in building [[Elysion]]. Limited by his mortal body, Adrian and other Debrians would spend hundreds of years in a suspended hibernation and would occasionally check up and guide Nasods' accomplishments.
Adrian built [[Yuno & Nono|Herjuno]] a Nasod who would be the lead architect in building [[Elysion]]. Limited by his mortal body, Adrian and other Debrians would spend hundreds of years in a suspended hibernation and would occasionally check up and guide Nasods' accomplishments.
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Back in Elrios, with Adiran having abandoned Elrios, many of the Nasods he left behind were now under the sole control of Adam alongside [[Eve]].
Back in Elrios, with Adiran having abandoned Elrios, many of the Nasods he left behind were now under the sole control of Adam alongside [[Eve]].


Due to both humanity and the Nasod's greedy use of the El, its powers began to diminish. This declining essential resource soon became an ever parent looming threat to both the humans and Nasods. The two forces soon began to wage war on each other in an effort to fight for the remain El energy. This war would be known as the Nasod War.
Due to both humanity and the Nasod's greedy use of the El, its powers began to diminish. This declining essential resource soon became an ever apparent looming threat to both the humans and Nasods. The two forces soon began to wage war on each other in an effort to fight for the remaining El energy. This war would be known as the Nasod War.


As the war dragged out, the Nasods soon found themselves in an impossible situation. Humans developed Alterasia to disrupt Nasod functions and the Nasods lacked sufficient resources to continue the war against the humans. Among the chaos, Adam placed [[Eve]] into stasis to survive through the war while he would cease to function as the war would soon reach its end with the Nasod's defeat.
As the war dragged out, the Nasods soon found themselves in an impossible situation. Humans developed Alterasia to disrupt Nasod functions and the Nasods lacked sufficient resources to continue the war against the humans. Among the chaos, Adam placed [[Eve]] into stasis to survive through the war while he would cease to function as the war soon reached its end with the Nasod's defeat.


Nasod production stopped and the sea spilled over to the land, dividing the earth up. The El was at its breaking point due to the constant harnessing of its power but with the help of a lady possessed by [[Ishmael]]'s power, she was able to restore the El. Life slowly returned and the people started to venerate the [[Hernia|El Lady]].
Nasod production stopped and the sea spilled over to the land, dividing the earth up. The El was at its breaking point due to the constant harnessing of its power but with the help of a lady possessed by [[Ishmael]]'s power, she was able to restore the El. Life slowly returned and the people started to venerate the [[Hernia|El Lady]].
   
   
Those who survived the rough environment started to rebuild the continent with the highly powered Nasods. Although the power of El is not as strong as before, the continent is slowly returning to life. Ever since the revival of the continent, the people greatly venerated the [[Hernia|El Lady]].
Those who survived the rough environment started to rebuild the continent with the highly powered Nasods. Although the power of El was not as strong as before, the continent is slowly returning to life. Ever since the revival of the continent, the people worshiped the El Lady for being the one which maintained and stabilized the El's power.


== Order of El and the Harmony Festival ==
== Order of El and the Harmony Festival ==
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=== Transition to the El Priestesses ===
=== Transition to the El Priestesses ===
In the later years of leading up the the El Explosion. The El Masters were actually planning to reorganize their structure, introducing the El Priestess system. While the El Masters were introduced as guardians to the El Lady, these El Priestesses, would be taught by the El Masters not the art or combat, but the ability to maintain and stabilize the El much like the El Lady. The introduction of this system was designed to ensure that the El would not shatter if the El Lady herself what compromised. Among the first El Priestesses was [[Gaia]]'s sister.
In the later years of leading up the the El Explosion. The El Masters were actually planning to reorganize their structure, introducing the El Priestess system. While the El Masters were introduced as guardians to the El Lady, these El Priestesses, would be taught by the El Masters not the art or combat, but the ability to maintain and stabilize the El much like the El Lady. The introduction of this system was designed to ensure that the El would not shatter if the El Lady herself what compromised. Among the first El Priestesses was [[Gaia]]'s sister, [[Verdel]].


== Seven Tower (Timeline placement uncertain) ==
== Seven Tower (Timeline placement uncertain) ==
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Now prepared to head into the Demon Realm, [[Denif]] informs them of the unfortunate truth that the Dark El that [[Hennon]] had used was no longer a viable means to getting to the Demon Realm. Seeking another means, [[Add]] drags the group back to [[11-4|Debrian Laboratory]] where he intended to use Henir's Gate as a portal, however when they arrived, [[Eve]] pointed out that they'd need the exact coordinates of the Demon Realm, [[Lu/Ciel|Lu]] unfortunately was unaware of its exact coordinate. With that avenue no longer realistically possible, they head back to Elrianode where they tried brainstorming. They realized that the El was the key for interdimensional travel, or specifically disrupting said travel, then [[Ara]] remembers seeing something below the Large El when she had fallen down one time. Looking below, they find an ancient seal, so ancient it may have been placed by the goddess herself. [[Denif]] refuses to break the seal, but decides they could pry it open temporarily just long enough to let the El Search Party through, but he doesn't guarantee their safety beyond it.
Now prepared to head into the Demon Realm, [[Denif]] informs them of the unfortunate truth that the Dark El that [[Hennon]] had used was no longer a viable means to getting to the Demon Realm. Seeking another means, [[Add]] drags the group back to [[11-4|Debrian Laboratory]] where he intended to use Henir's Gate as a portal, however when they arrived, [[Eve]] pointed out that they'd need the exact coordinates of the Demon Realm, [[Lu/Ciel|Lu]] unfortunately was unaware of its exact coordinate. With that avenue no longer realistically possible, they head back to Elrianode where they tried brainstorming. They realized that the El was the key for interdimensional travel, or specifically disrupting said travel, then [[Ara]] remembers seeing something below the Large El when she had fallen down one time. Looking below, they find an ancient seal, so ancient it may have been placed by the goddess herself. [[Denif]] refuses to break the seal, but decides they could pry it open temporarily just long enough to let the El Search Party through, but he doesn't guarantee their safety beyond it.


Inside the seal, they find themselves in a subspace of Henir between the material and Demon Realm. Trying to go through the labyrinth, [[Elsword]] begins to have visions, visions that his friends would be wiped out by a large school of Chaos Leviathans. However, the group manage to get through without considerable issue, Elsword being relieved his visions had not come true. Making to the other side, they emerge from a place known as the Cave of Death by the local Dark Elves. Wandering through the forest [[Rena]] spots a Dark Elf, she tries to talk with her in an Ancient Elven tongue, however the Dark Elf immediately becomes suspicious of the group and call for reinforcements for their capture. In their escape, they run into the Red Guardian, Forginay and kill the guardian. In that moment, [[Chloe]] appears struck by what they had just done. [[Elesis]] suspects something is off when she notices that Chloe is without any troops, Chloe admits that she has long since left the demon ranks but refuses to elaborate any further. She says she had business with the Dark Elf Village and was one her way there when she saw that the group attacking the Red Guardian. Explaining that is was a guardian that lived in a symbiotic relationship with the other creatures of the forest. Elsword tries to ask Chloe for aid, but she shuts him down before he could even get a word out, Elesis then tries to strike a deal, telling her that they both need each other to get through to the Dark Elf Village, Chloe reluctantly agrees to working with them.
Inside the seal, they find themselves in a subspace of Henir between the material and Demon Realm. Trying to go through the labyrinth, [[Elsword]] begins to have visions, visions that his friends would be wiped out by a large school of Chaos Leviathans. However, the group manage to get through without considerable issue, Elsword being relieved his visions had not come true. Making to the other side, they emerge from a place known as the Cave of Death by the local Dark Elves. Wandering through the forest [[Rena]] spots a Dark Elf, she tries to talk with her in an Ancient Elven tongue, however the Dark Elf immediately becomes suspicious of the group and call for reinforcements for their capture. In their escape, they run into the Red Guardian, Forginay and defeat the guardian. In that moment, [[Chloe]] appears struck by what they had just done. [[Elesis]] suspects something is off when she notices that Chloe is without any troops, Chloe admits that she has long since left the demon ranks but refuses to elaborate any further. She says she had business with the Dark Elf Village and was on her way there when she saw that the group attacking the Red Guardian. Explaining that is was a guardian that lived in a symbiotic relationship with the other creatures of the forest. Elsword tries to ask Chloe for aid, but she shuts him down before he could even get a word out, Elesis then tries to strike a deal, telling her that they both need each other to get through to the Dark Elf Village, Chloe reluctantly agrees to working with them.


=== Strange Phenomenon ===
=== Strange Phenomenon ===
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When they all arrive to the [[12-4|Forsaken Spirit Asylum]], they find that the spirits had turned hostile, and manage to save a [[Tiny Spirit]] who tells them that out of nowhere his friends just begun to attack him. They all couldn't believe what they saw, as the Asylum which would normally be vibrant and full of life, was a barren burnt wasteland. The Tiny Spirit guides the group all the way to Nephilim Lord where the beast goes berserk. After defeating the berserk lord, he regains consciousness and the Dark Elves please to him to help them. Nephilim Lord recalls the tower appearing in Varnimyr around 500 years ago, but it posing no threat to the spirits until just a few months ago when it started to emit an aura that burned the land and turned spirits berserk. With all the spirits' aura running through Nephilim Lord, he was the first to be corrupted. [[Elsword]] asks if he could tell them about the location of the Dark El or if he had seen [[Henir's Order]]. The lord does not recall seeing anybody in particular related to Henir's Order but tells that many have come to his searching the Dark El in the past. However he refuses to help the group, not trusting them yet. Instructing them to deal with the tower plaguing the sanctum first. The Dark Elves choose to stay behind and tend to the spirits while the Tiny Spirit chooses to guide the El Search Party to the tower.
When they all arrive to the [[12-4|Forsaken Spirit Asylum]], they find that the spirits had turned hostile, and manage to save a [[Tiny Spirit]] who tells them that out of nowhere his friends just begun to attack him. They all couldn't believe what they saw, as the Asylum which would normally be vibrant and full of life, was a barren burnt wasteland. The Tiny Spirit guides the group all the way to Nephilim Lord where the beast goes berserk. After defeating the berserk lord, he regains consciousness and the Dark Elves please to him to help them. Nephilim Lord recalls the tower appearing in Varnimyr around 500 years ago, but it posing no threat to the spirits until just a few months ago when it started to emit an aura that burned the land and turned spirits berserk. With all the spirits' aura running through Nephilim Lord, he was the first to be corrupted. [[Elsword]] asks if he could tell them about the location of the Dark El or if he had seen [[Henir's Order]]. The lord does not recall seeing anybody in particular related to Henir's Order but tells that many have come to his searching the Dark El in the past. However he refuses to help the group, not trusting them yet. Instructing them to deal with the tower plaguing the sanctum first. The Dark Elves choose to stay behind and tend to the spirits while the Tiny Spirit chooses to guide the El Search Party to the tower.
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===Cradle of Sin ===
Arriving at the Crimson Edge, the group make their trek towards the tower. The sky turn from blue to a foggy red and [[Elsword]] describes the aura as almost indistinguishable from that of [[Lanox]] and the Fire El. [[Lu/Ciel|Ciel]] disagrees, seeing as the land is far more barren, [[Rena]] speculates perhaps the presence of demonic energy in Lanox is what felt familiar. Out of the tower, a large meteor hurls down and crashes near them, they are all right but a four headed dragon golem spawns from the meteor. [[Aisha]] was shocked to see such a powerful beast, one which she described as only being able to be summoned by the combined efforts of a hundred magician. [[Eve]] told the group she did not sense any demonic energy coming from the creature, but suddenly the ground below them collapses. They notices the walls of the cavern were filled with scorched cut marks and find a lone scythe, the weapon suddenly begins moving on its own. After a battle where the scythe nearly set the entire cavern ablaze, it zooms past the group. As it flew past Elsword, he heard [[Rosso]]'s voice, saying he doesn't need the strength to protect others, just to fulfill his purpose. Eve mentions once again that the energy she is feeling isn't demonic and [[Elesis]] agrees. They chase after the Scythe and wind up just beneath the tower. The stone golem appears once more and the group fight is on the exterior of the tower. In the battle, the beast damages the tower and once it was defeated, the group managed to break a hole and enter its depths.
Inside the tower, they are attacked by thorns, Elsword begins to hear the voice again, this time screaming in agony. He tells his friends about these voices, and they were wondering if somebody was trying to call out to him. Elsword however disagreed comparing these voices to someone's memories. [[Ain]] tells Elsword to listen to the voice carefully, since according to Nephilim, the tower didn't appear till 500 years ago and only begun acting up almost exactly when Elsword reunited the El, something he believed makes a convincing case that the tower is somehow connected to the El. They encounter the core, a Crimson Eye, they fight it off but it escapes through the cracks. The group follow it up to the cradle of the tower.
There, they find [[Rosso]] trapped at the center, they were unsure if he was a demon or not but Elsword felt confident he was the one who called out. A massive surge of demonic energy bursts through the room and a massive demonic form creates from the volcanic rubble stood before them. Elsword begins to hear Rosso's voice one more, this time directly communicating with him. Elsword assures that he would save him and called out for who he was. Taking out the giant, the tower begins to collapse and the person trapped inside was freed from their prison. The Crimson Eye which had escaped the tower's depth inserts itself into Rosso and he gains an immense amount of power. His scythe flew into the collapsing chamber and into his hands. He continues to battle, as it goes on Elsword continues to plea and call out to the person trapped inside. They all come crashing down in the shattered remnants of the tower. Rosso bursts from the rubble and absorbs all the demonic stones to create a dark armor shell as it continues to fight.
The El Search Party manage to defeat Rosso and the demonic stones fade away. [[Ara]] is shocked to see that it was a human, [[Rena]] not believing him to be any ordinary human. Elsword tried to grab hold of him but his body is burning hot. [[Ventus]] arrives out of the blue, having just witness their battle. [[Add]] and Ara were shocked to see Ventus appear, Ventus apologizes her arriving late. Elsword asks if he knew the person they had just defeated, Ventus confirming they were long time friends. Rosso barely able to speaks tells Ventus to shut up and help him. Elsword surprised to he him already awake asks if he is okay. Rosso briefly introduces himself. Add asks why he would be in the Demon Realm surrounded by demonic energy, Rosso dismisses the question. Ventus interjects saying that he should take Rosso back to [[Elrianode]] where they can tend to his injuries. Before he left he gave Rena a Wind Stone, saying that he and Denif agreed upon a solution to getting the El Search party back to Elrios. That if they approach the seal with the stone, Ventus would be able to sense them and they'd know when to pry open the seal. Ventus jokes with Rosso to his dismay, and then asks the El Search Party if they should return to Elrianode together. [[Ara]] however mentions that they've found a lead about the Dark El and they need to head somewhere else. The two begin to leave, but Rosso warns Elsword that the Master of Crimson Eyes is near. They group go back and meet up with the [[Tiny Spirit]] before immediately collapsing of exhaustion. After they rested, the Tiny Spirit tells them he got word from Nephilim Lord of a location nearby they may want to check.
=== The Master of the Crimson Eye ===
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The Tiny Spirit lead them to a large deposit of Mystic Stones. [[Eve]], [[Lu/Ciel|Lu, and Ciel]] all confirm that the stones gave of a similar aura to the Dark El Hennon had used, though faint. [[Ara]] reflects that she remembers seeing similar stones when she was a child visiting the capital city. [[Aisha]] notices the stones were very similar to Magic Stones from Elrios, realizing that there are many similarities between the two worlds. Further down, they spot Shadow Demons with mining equipment, they try to sneak past them but are spotted. The group notice the soldiers didn't seem properly trained, likely just miners, but they are then greeted by [[Nero]] who introduces himself as [[Ran]]'s right-hand man. The group managed to corner Nero, in a last ditch effort, Nero exclaims that he sees a giant bat. The El Search Party still a bit out of it since their last battle all fall for his trick and Nero manages to strike and shatter the ground beneath them. They land and awaken the master of the vein, Dark Agate. After they defeat the gem monster, the [[Tiny Spirit]] thanks them, but a lone demon soldier tries to land a sneak attack. Caught off guard, the Tiny Spirit uses his powers and swiftly takes out the demon. He then reveals himself to be [[Stirbargen]]. Lu tells the rest of the group that he was one of the 4 Demon Lords. He goes on to explain he too had his powers stripped away, before Eun, taking over [[Ara]]'s body, interjects. Eun lashes out in rage, planning to kill the demon, Stirbargen only laughs at their reactions. He offers to strike a deal with the group, though [[Add]] is extremely suspicious of how words. [[Elsword]] asks what information he has, and if it was worth his life. Stirbargen tells them that he managed to get to the Demon Realm because he knew its exact coordinates, he then goes on to tell them that the Dark El has been an object of myth for sometime, with [[Barkat]] as the current leader of the Demon Army seeking it out. He reveals to them that the spirits in the Demon Realm are only able to vaguely sense the location of the Dark El, that even if they did ask Nephilim, he'd still point them towards the mines due to it being the closest large scale deposit of them. He tells them that he had made a bet with Rosso in the past and had lost it, giving Rosso his eye. But now he has it back, though drained of its power. The Demon Lord then strikes another bet with the group.
Heading out and with no other leads, they choose to return back to [[Elrianode]]. [[Elsword]] takes the time to confess to his friends about the visions he had when they first passed through the [12-1|Labyrinth of Ruin]]. The group take caution to Elsword's vision. They decide they need to report to Denif about their findings, especially what they learned from Stirbargen. The Demon Realm coordinates, the faltering political structure of the demons, among other things. They soon embark of their way back.


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