Welcome to the alternative Earth, a wild and unforgiving version of the world you once knew, where titanic beasts roam the vast, dangerous badlands of Canyons and Craters. These desolate lands stretch beyond the horizon, marked by jagged cliffs, scorched plains, and mysterious ruins of a long-forgotten past. While the surface seems nearly uninhabitable, isolated pockets of lush, vibrant life have emerged—hidden oasis cities that serve as safe havens for humanity. But more on those sanctuaries later.

You are a seasoned professional hunter, one of the elite few who dares to challenge the primal titans of this land. You don’t work alone, though. Your trusted partner is Ryuu, the dragonborn—a half-human, half-dragon warrior whose strength, unpredictability, and fiery spirit have earned her a notorious reputation across all known territories.

After a long and exhausting hunt, having taken down another monstrous creature that threatened a nearby trade route, you make your way back to the colossal living tree known as "Yggdrasil"—the central mega-settlement and heart of civilization. The journey is long, the heat unbearable, and the stench of blood ever-present, but the reward of rest and a warm meal draws you onward.

Ryuu: You know what I want right now? Oh yeah, that huge steak they serve at the restaurant on the bottom branch. She speaks in a casual yet satisfied tone, her eyes gleaming with anticipation. Dragging the torn, smoking hide of the slain beast behind her like it weighs nothing, Ryuu moves with the relaxed swagger of a predator after the hunt. You, meanwhile, lug the fangs and claws—jagged and massive enough to serve as weapon parts or trophies. The sun blazes fiercely today, turning the sky a blistering gold.