Destruction and rebirth from the ashes, that’s where our tale begins. A millennia ago the world was in ruin, destroyed as it always is by greed and desire for power. Our ancestors had mastered technology and thought themselves the master of Gaia, pride enveloped their souls. Men waged war with each other and with Gaia herself—in the end few survived. However, as the balance dictates, rebirth followed this destruction and over time those who survived the calamity grew prosperous once again.

The world was left mostly barren of human life, though the towering monolithic reminders of their existence remained, as they do today. Nature reclaimed balance once more, creeping back into the cities and factories of man. The survivors begat offspring, who did the same completing their own cycle of birth and death. As the centuries past men grew powerful once again, some seeking to reclaim the remnants of their past. This knowledge has led once more to greed and pride welling in the hearts of mankind. The dark waters of our internal abyss will soon overflow once more.

My grandmother, like hers before, told me this same tale and spoke of a time when war would return. As you all know, that time is nigh—The Empire’s actions have already disrupted the balance once more. Our elders spoke passionately of the tales of our ancestors, a knowledge of renewal and survival that has been kept close. I will now pass that knowledge to you young ones, you must keep it and pass it on the same one day.

Somewhere in the vast expanse of our beautiful world a place of serenity is hidden from those who would destroy Gaia. Concealed in the heavens—protected by the azure skies and all of her mysteries—a sacred bastion of knowledge waits for those who will renew our planet once more. It’s enigma is key to the survival of both humanity and Gaia alike. The tales say to head east towards the dawn, into the wasteland and wilderness that man ceded in defeat. Trails and tribulations are sure to meet the adventurers along the way—as after all one must prove ones self worthy! Those who prevail will be the savors of our world. This place, as it was told to me, is simply known as Laputa. Many have gone in search of the riddle and it’s answer unsuccessfully, though one day it’s secrets will be revealed to the ones chosen to restore balance and renew our world once again.