: A wandering knight and "vagrant lord" with a simple goal—to liberate his homeland, Sistina, from a corrupt ruler. Unlike other Lords, Theo views his Crest as a tool to protect people rather than a means for conquest.

: A brilliant young mage who despises the greed of current Lords. After seeing Theo’s genuine desire to help others, she forces a contract with him, deciding to use her intellect to make him the ultimate leader who will end the Age of Chaos. The Path to the Grancrest

The central story follows two individuals who cross paths amidst this renewed conflict: