The quest for eternal life has always and will always begin with knowledge. But is there a single unified truth?

Centuries ago, five schools of thought arose with what they felt was the true path to enlightenment. Two worked for the path of Good, and three walked the path of Evil. All these factions, through years of research and study, have cultivated the ability to channel their chi and control magic. History is always fated to repeat itself. Not much has changed. The five factions remain, promising knowledge, training and the ultimate goal of immortality to every recruit.

 

Far to the northeast is the dark and ominous Shura. This land has fallen into great ruin, filled with the spirits and souls of lost warriors, now twisted for evil. Lost travellers can find quick refuge in the crumbling remains of a city, now known as the Floating Path to Hell. Much of the land is dwarfed by the great Djinn Palace. A bird's eye view will reveal that Shura lies much like the path of life. On one side: the path of hell; on the other: the path of righteousness. Both will provide access to the palace, but which path you take is up to you.