Raspien was once the feared Emperor of Dystoria—a man forged in blood, battle, and unrelenting ambition. Obsessed with strength and disgusted by weakness, he built his empire through sheer might, conquering all who stood in his way. But his greatest rival, the maddeningly selfless Arzith, challenged everything Raspien believed strength was. In their final duel—a battle meant to crown the strongest once and for all—Raspien was defeated... or so he thought.