This world had been like yours for all of it's history. Devoid of any and all arcane energies. This changed 15 years ago when a deal was struck and a price was paid. Soon, the magic began to ferment within this world This seed of magic has now fully bloomed, forcing this world into a rapid scramble to gather as many magical creatures and exotic mystics on their side as they can. Starting a new arms race, and a new era, Anno Arcana.