The Modern Era

During an attempt to expand and make contact with the other nations, a fleet of imperial soldiers from the Eberian Empire discovered a vast, unclaimed land. During their surveying of this uncharted territory, they discovered unheard of wildlife and beasts far more savage than any from their homeland. Due to the lack of information needed to navigate safely, troops and supplies began to dwindle. Yet, at the valley of two mountains, they made a discovery that'd allow them to return home. A discovery, that'd change the world forever.

Between the two mountains was rumored to lie pools of liquid said to shine hues of every color. It contained vast amounts of mana, and could be used in place of oil, burning far longer than anything they'd ever seen. Those who attempted to bend it with mana found that it'd shape seamlessly and with ease. They gave it many monikers that day, calling it anything from godblood, to liquid gold, but it'd become known throughout the world as Aetherium.

When the survivors returned, rumors of this miracle began to spread through the empire, eventually reaching the ears of the other nations with ease. With each nation having their own reasons for desiring such a valuable resource, a global race for the Aetherium began. Thus, leading us into the Age of Aetherium.