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Old Book Volume 5
"The Birth of the 27 True Runes"

"In the beginning there existed only long, long Darkness."

"Over time, Darkness grew lonely. The loneliness became a heavy sorrow.
Darkness eventually cried one tear."

"From the tear were born two brothers: Sword and Shield."

"Sword said it could cut all that exists. Shield replied that nothing could
even scratch it."

"They fell into war. Their war lasted for 7 days and 7 nights."

"In the end, Sword breached Shield, and Shield broke Sword."

"Pieces of Sword rained down to make the sky. Pieces of Shield rained down
to make the earth. Their battle flashes became the stars."

"The 27 gems adorning Sword and Shield transformed into the 27 True Runes.
And thus the world began its life."


Old Book Volume 6
"Trader's Handbook"

"Every good trader gathers information. At every place you visit, check
the prices of goods."

"When you notice price differences, buy where an item is cheap and sell
where it is expensive."

"Shops need time to replenish supplies you've bought. Use that time to
visit other trade shops. Sell what you have, then buy goods said to be
desired elsewhere."

"One famous trader bought salt in Caleria and sold it for triple the price
in Vinay Del Zexay. Deer antlers were cheap there. He took several back to
Caleria and made a fortune. If only his pet dragon hadn't eaten it all."

"Your ability to carry items is limited. Store your purchases at the
warehouse if you can't sell them right away."

"Keep your ear to the wall, and the wind! You never know when a story
you hear will point the way to a hefty profit."


Old Book Volume 7
"Dunan Unification War"

"In 460(solar calendar), an alliance of cities known as the City-State of
Jowston broke a ceasefire agreement without warning, and annihilated the
Highland Youth Army. In response, Prince Luca Blight of Highland invaded
Toto and Ryube villages, spawning the Dunan Unification War. Jowston
leaders sought more cooperation among cities, but were denied even as
Highland killed Mayor Annabel and captured her city, Muse, the most
important of Jowston cities. Total Highland victory was certain until the
remnants of the State Army joined with mercaneries at North Window Castle
to organize a new resistance movement against Prince Blight.

These new allied forces were led by the son of the hero Genkaku, who
had saved Jowston in the past. The new allied forces endured Highland
attacks and succeeded in rescuing Greenhill City mayor Teresa Wisemail.
After Matilda Knightdom dismissed a request for military help; half of its
knights defected to join the new allied forces. With their numbers augmented,
they launched a challenge against Highland, which was now completely
controlled by Luca Blight as emperor, due to the sudden death of his father,
Agares. Despite Highland's numerical superiority, its army was unable to
deliver a decisive blow against the allies led by Shu, a clever tactician.
Emperor Blight chose to sneak-attack the heart of the allied forces. The plan
was discovered in advance, however, and the allied forces waited patiently
for Blight's ambush.

Under a full moon, the slaughter was reversed, with the attackers
not even realizing they'd been surrounded. Emperor Luca's death passed the
throng to Princess Jilla's husband of 17 years, Jowy Blight. Inspired by the
ambush, the allied forces liberated Tinto City and Greenhill City. They went
on to capture the Matilda Knightdom's stronghold, Rockaxe Castle, and then
turned their attention to the Highland imperial capital, L'Renouille.
Nearly everyone defending the capital died. Emperor Jowy Blight was last
seen during the torching of the city. The Highland Kingdom was no more, and
the royal Blight family legacy came to an end."


Old Book Volume 8
"The Legend of the Flame Champion"

"Many years ago, over half of the Grasslands were controlled by the Holy
Harmonian Kingdom. Most clans fell under their control. Even clans not
controlled paid tribute. No one questioned this, for the Harmonian army
was almighty. One battalion alone was equal in strength to all clans
combined."

"The difference in power was enormous, yet one group showed no fear: the
Flame Champion and his Fire Bringers."

"Their battles were small, but word spread quickly. Stories of the Fire
Bringer bandits raiding supply transports made the clans brave and hopeful.
Soon they stood up to be led by the same man. Then came the day when they
stood as one against the Holy Harmonian Kingdom."

"The Harmonian army clashed fiercely with the Grasslands forces led by the
Flame Champion, (Fire Hero's Name). It was the heaviest fighting ever known,
but neither side won a decisive victory. Strangely enough, although Harmonia
did not claim victory, it has not tried to retake the Grasslands in all the
years since."

"The Flame Champion did not show himself again. Rumors said that he went to
the far west continent, or that he traded his own life for peace in the
Grasslands."

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