[i]They had existed for as long as the Universe had. Strange creatures, lurking in shadows and flitting about the edges of reality unseen by Mortals. They had always been, and they would always be.

Or so it was thought.

Never before had they reached out to Mortals. Never before had they made their presence known. Yet they came from the shadows, offering a select few powers unheard of, for reasons unknown. It was easy to dismiss the rumors as nothing but stories, senseless gossip to scare frends for a laugh. But still there were few that knew the truth and would do anything in their power to keep it from getting out.

For this truth spelled the destruction of Humanity.[/i]