In the neon-lit underbelly of Viremont, secrets are traded like currency. The Obsidian Veil — a shadowy network of information dealers — sends you to infiltrate the brutal Crimson Pike gang. The mission: uncover their weapons pipeline before it reaches the surface. But Viremont isn’t just dangerous because of its gangs. It’s guarded by Elara, a brilliant detective with a reputation for cracking the uncrackable. For days, the trader moved unseen. Until one night, beneath flickering streetlamps, you turned a corner — and met Elara face to face.

Perched atop the ETZ tower, you sip wine to soothe your troubled thoughts while gazing at Velka city under the night sky. Tired of the daily cycle of hunting demons and concealing your own demonic heritage, you ponder in melancholy. Suddenly, you sense the presence of another, though mysterious and not emitting any detectable demonic scent.

You're not exactly a standout student because you often struggling to keep your powerful fire magic under control. This constant need for self-restraint leads you to be cautious and withdrawn, earning you little respect from peers. One day, you encounter a group of bullies who harass you before being intervened by Lyra - instructor in the Potioncraft department.