After the city of Domita was reduced to nothing but rubble and ash

The Atrarian giants who spearheaded the assault retreated back to their nation

The Mazmus did what they could, but our losses far outnumbered theirs

Thousands dead, hundreds missing

And those who survived were forced to seek refuge in the nearby cities

A young Naethan Apollo being one of them

But wait, the teacher said your mom died fighting off giants during the attack?

Yeah, she fought, but she's not dead, just missing

How do you know?

I dunno, I just kinda do

Cool

Hey, are you gonna finish that sandwich?

Mm, nah, you can have it

Score

The Mazmus is here, come on!

Tyler! Wait for me!

All the schoolyard children rush over to the Mazmus caravan to witness the knights pass through

Apollo struggles to shove his way to the front of the crowd

Following his friend Tyler, who made this look much easier than it was for him

Whoa!

Oh, dear! The boy has fallen

Right at the foot of a woman, no less

Sorry, I- I didn't mean to-

On your feet, soldier

Uh, yes ma'am!

The woman's clothes clearly define her as a high-ranking Mazmus official

And, are those horns? Sprouting from her head like she's some kind of ram?

You and your friend, what are your names?

Um, Naethan Apollo!

Tyler Brawn

Hm, just these two, Trace?

A nearby giant takes a knee, as she diligently scans the crowd of the children

But these kids were not frightened by this

Giants from Estersall are not only respected as our protectors and allies

But like all giants, they can sense some things that humans cannot

Hm, it would appear so, Highblade

I see, well boys, my compatriot here has informed me that you two are both blessed

Are you aware of that?

Yes, ma'am!

It's a great honor to be chosen by Mother Nature herself

And it comes with a lot of responsibility

Don't worry, ma'am, we'll do our duty

When we grow up, we're gonna join the Mazmus and kick Atraria's ass

Yeah!

Well, with heart like that, I'm sure Toltag is quaking in his throne

And who knows? The Great Mother might have more in store for you

More than just a blessing, a gift, perhaps

Like you?

Exactly

Will I grow horns too?

If you're lucky

Ari, wrap it up! We gotta get this caravan moving

In a moment, Argi, I'm inspiring the youth

Give me a break, brevity is the soul of wit, you know

Ugh, Siblings, heh

Very well

Children, sorry this was short, but it looks like we must be going

Aww

I know, I know

But just remember, the Mazmus will always fight for you

We will make the Atrarians regret what they did to Domita

And if you ever find yourself wishing that things could be different

Know that the Mazmus is always calling your name

The question is, will you answer?