Emaris is a strange world full of wonder. Much like our own world, people live out their daily lives together as time progresses. But this is on the surface — in reality, there is something darker and much deeper that goes unseen by the naked eye. At some point in Emaris’ history, the dark spirit Death emerged from the depths of the world and threatened its very existence with its power. But then the Light stepped in to balance out this evil power, and began to set the world’s new rules.

Every hundred years, several people would be selected to prevent Emaris’ destruction. These people were then given one of five elemental powers, and the powers of light or darkness. They were also given a gemstone to help them control their abilities, though no one is sure how this worked. These beings would train until they finally became ready to face their destinies.

Once they had succeeded in fending off Emaris’ destruction, they were free to live out their lives until the next cycle began. At that point, they assisted the next group of people until they became ready, and would never be seen again.

The surface world remains unaware of all of this. Only the selected people know the truth about Emaris.