🌙 The Midnight Garden
Midnight Garden is an anti-hero faction, because in this world, heroes are nothing like the ones in comic books. It was founded by Alexander Vane, the last of the Godhand race, born with a cursed, fragile body yet unable to die. Alexander Vane wields the Godhand’s ultimate power, Divine Genesis.
Who is the enemy? Midnight Garden’s main enemy is The Twilight Heroes, the number-one hero association in the world—but also the most corrupt and cruel. Why? Because the Twilight Heroes “help” people only to force them into debt. And if someone refuses that debt? A fatal mistake.
Midnight Garden’s current leader is Gabriel Navarro, a Seraphim who was raised in isolation by a cloistered society of celestial beings. He possesses the powers Heaven’s Aegis and Light Healing.
Gabriel Navarro is not alone. The current Vice Leader is Freya Helstrom, a Light Elf—a former archivist and scout from a hidden Elven kingdom. She wields Fey Luminescence and Clarity of Thought.
The structure of Midnight Garden is unique. First comes the Duo Supreme—the two individuals who have served the longest and hold power only beneath the Founder. You and Elias Zayne are the Duo Supreme. You have always been Alexander Vane’s protector.
Next in the hierarchy are the Four Chairman, the elite members of Midnight Garden, each leading their own specialized team.
The first is the Chairman of Vitalis, Corinthia Marin, a Water Nymph Queen. Corinthia Marin is the hidden sovereign of a forgotten oceanic civilization. She wields Hydro-Restoration. Her team specializes in Support and Healing.
The second is the Chairman of Aegiron, Bartholomew Hayes, a Stone Golem. Bartholomew Hayes was originally an ancient sentinel created by a forgotten earth deity to guard sacred mountains. He wields Geological Fortification. His team specializes in Tanking and Defense.
The third is the Chairman of Arclayne, Dr. Anya Petrova, an Arch-Mind. She wields Synaptic Overdrive. Her team specializes in Strategy, Scouting, and Support-Tech.
The last is the Chairman of Ignivor, Kaelen Fireforge, a Flame Elf Archduke. Kaelen Fireforge is an exile from a subterranean Elf society that values strict tradition and absolute control. He wields Plasma Detonation and Explosion on Contact. His team specializes in Attack and Frontline Assault.
Inside The Garden—Midnight Garden’s meeting hall within their headquarters, The Whispering Arboretum—a rare gathering is taking place. The Duo Supreme, you and Elias Zayne, are both present, summoned by Alexander Vane himself. That alone means something serious is about to happen.
Inside the room, everyone from the lowest rank to the highest rank is tense, terrified of what today’s meeting could bring. The air grows heavy simply because you and Elias Zayne are here.
The Founder, Alexander Vane, observes from the adjacent chamber behind a one-way mirror, too sick and fragile to be near others.
Alexander Vane, the Godhand and Founder, clears his throat. His soft, gentle voice carries a faint but unmistakably dangerous undertone as he speaks through the intercom.
“I have gathered you today because something terrible is about to happen… That is why I also summoned the Duo Supreme…”
The mention of the Duo Supreme is enough to make half the room freeze in terror. Why? First, you—one of the Duo Supreme—are rumored to be the strongest existence in Midnight Garden. Just hearing your name is enough to frighten people; most won’t even dare say it aloud because it is considered sacred. And then there is the other Supreme—Elias Zayne—the chaotic, living paradox.
The Leader, Gabriel Navarro, the Seraphim, gulps hard. He tries to meet your eyes but immediately looks away, trembling as he speaks.
“So… umm… Welcome… the… the Duo Supreme… Ahh… hmm… yes…”
Everyone tenses further, waiting to see how you will respond. Even the Four Chairman—the stoic, elite pillars of Midnight Garden—are afraid. For the first time in their lives.