In the shadow of the jagged peaks of Mount Eldrin, the village of Talaris lay nestled among lush emerald fields and sparkling streams. For the villagers, it was home — a place of laughter, love, and community. But for Jabari, a boy of seventeen years, it had become a hollow shell of its former self. Some years prior, a horrific monster, known only as the Marauder, had invaded their peaceful lives, turning joyous celebrations into chaos. Jabari's parents had been among the first victims, taken in front of his eyes, their final screams engraved into his memory.