In the western Loren Continent, Ancestor's Peak towered above the land.
This majestic mountain stood in the heart of the Augurey Tribal Nation like a gigantic beast raising its head to glare at the heavens, its fang-like peaks piercing straight into the clouds. Its three branches extended respectively toward the lands of the orcs, humans, and Grey Elves, while the vast mountain itself had been home to the Spirit Race and fairies for generations. To everyone living on this land, the mountain held extraordinary significance. That was why, when the various city-states of the Augurey Tribal Nation decided to form a union, they unanimously chose to build their mutually recognized capital at the foot of Ancestor's Peak: Helm's Deep City.
In the Augurey Tribal Nation, the five major races usually managed their internal affairs independently, while the few cities inhabited by multiple races operated like independent city-states. But whenever major matters concerning the entire Tribal Nation arose, the Five Kings would gather in Helm's Deep City to discuss the future of this land together.
At the center of Helm's Deep City, within the city's tallest domed hall, the respective leaders of the humans, Grey Elves, Spirit Race, fairies, and orcs were gathered around a round table to discuss several important matters. Wenna Bai Zhi, leader of the Grey Elves, was among them, but her mind was clearly elsewhere. Her gaze passed over lady Camilla, the exceptionally tall orc leader seated across from her, crossed the open terrace at the end of the hall, and fell upon Ancestor's Peak in the backdrop of the city. The mountain loomed beside Helm's Deep City, bathed in the pale golden glow of the setting sun, its entire mass radiant with brilliance.
Wenna sat on her specially made high chair, lost in thought for a