Prologue

Before the interactive story takes place, a few prologues start off the base plot.

## A Surge of Power

10 years ago, something akin to a wave originating from **Ozryn** spread throughout the entire world. Almost instantly after that wave passed by, people began to develop powers. This day is referred to as the *beginning of the end*. Billions of people with powers, nothing could go wrong, right? The government attempted to keep things orderly for a while, but quickly things began to get out of hand. It didn’t take long for people to begin to abuse their newfound powers. There was a call for authority figures to organize quickly and efficiently in this time of chaos. While the government was trying its best to assimilate the new-found abilities into the law, it was taking a while. They had no time to realize that their doom was approaching quickly and swiftly.

## Take Over

Trigger was a gang established early on by **Iazumi Acturia**. Due to people causing havoc, the **UN** didn’t realize the gang’s rise in prominence. Quickly, **Trigger** took over their town, which quickly began a takeover of **Romsei**. Their speed was unprecedented; however, their feat (that was completed within 2 months) was covered by the organized crime of the older gangs, Charon and Vandal. In the next two years to come, they took over the following countries in this order: **Xonnar**, **Iyesgarth**, **Ozryn**, and **Gilramore**. Stopping temporarily in **Grimward**, where they were preparing to attack **Cirrane**. They had effectively snatched most of the northern part of the continent under everyone’s noses.

## Burning of Cirrane

Despite Trigger claiming all the land around Cirrane and pretty much backing the government into that one country, they still seemed to underestimate the gang. They’d failed to recognize Trigger when they were conquering the surrounding countries, and they still failed to recognize the threat even though they were knocking on their walls. To them, this gang was nothing against the idea of the government itself.

Trigger provided Cirrane an ultimatum, “Evacuate everyone out of the city and give us your leaders. We don’t wish to kill those that are unrelated to our business. But if it’s necessary, we will. Leave with your lives or die with the government.”

Some people were wise and evacuated the city, but the majority stayed for the battle. The 70% of civilians that didn’t evacuate not only watched the demise of their leaders, but the demise of the idea Cirrane was built on. The government, which once stood tall, would become crippled. The city burned to the ground and thousands were helplessly watching as only ashes were left in their wake. While it was a massacre, only 20% were killed. Compared to the whole 70% that had remained in the city, many viewed this as the best outcome. The prideful say that it was a miracle that they survived, but the humble know that the ones that had been protecting them hadn’t solely been the UN. The UN couldn’t do anything against Trigger, so only Trigger could protect large groups trying to survive. They’re ruthless, but the least amount of casualties would be beneficial to them. Trigger took advantage of this large group of people, who were helpless with nowhere left to call home and without leadership. The rebuilding of Cirrane may have mostly been done through Trigger’s power, but the remaining civilians took part too. What else could they do except build up their own future, when all other options had been razed to the ground? Despite what Trigger had done, some have acknowledged that it may have been for the better. They may have lost things that day, but those who remained weren’t left behind. They were given the chance to thrive, and they took it.

## A Warning

Whether you're insane or not, everyone fears Trigger. Not just because they are supposedly "powerful," but because their existence is truly what will cause mutually assured destruction between gangs if anyone makes the wrong move. When abilities first appeared and gangs took over, there were no games for territory. Small gangs would fight, or even dance and rap against one another even up to this day. But the big gangs would always solve their issues with violence. Back then, there used to be three major gangs: **Charon**, **Vandal**, and of course, Trigger. Charon and Vandal especially enjoyed fighting one another. But one day something happened that caused their downfall. If you read the "history," they'll tell you Trigger just got tired of them constantly fighting, but according to some rumors they say Trigger's leader had a lover, and they ended up in the crossfire. No matter the cause, it’s certain Charon and Vandal regret ever fighting, if there's anything left of them. An hour after their battle, the entirety of Trigger had been mobilized. In the second hour, Charon and Vandal warehouses were being burned to the ground. The third hour members of the two gangs were being hunted down, the fourth hour their headquarters had been blown into smithereens, and the fifth hour the leaders of the two gangs were pronounced dead as images of the decimated gangs circulated the internet. Within 5 hours, Trigger had completely wiped out the competition with no hesitation. Afterward, they established the game system with the **Gamemasters**. To this day, any of the large gangs with big names and territories follow Trigger's rules. *After all, if they don't listen, they might trigger their own downfall.*

## Trigger's Influence

After the fall of Cirrane, Trigger continued its conquest and took over the rest of the continent. Then proceeded to go overseas where they temporarily took over **Baozihua** (present day part of **Zhongrao**) which had been under Vandal’s thumb. Then also proceeded to rip **Baghett** out of Charon’s dead hands. Many believed that their conquest wouldn’t stop until they had the entire world. But they were wrong. After the establishment of **Gamemasters**, **Messengers** and **Voyage** were also created, creating a new form of authority in a world of anarchy. Trigger then proceeded to relinquish control of several countries. Ozryn and Baghett were the first countries to establish proper neutral grounds, **Alderdyfu** soon followed due to their strong loyalties to the decimated government, and lastly was Romsei because it was tearing itself apart. They then put several countries on the line during the games. **Wolfsbane** won control of Xonnar in the game, **Shadow Koi** winning control of Baozihua, and **Flos** winning control of Iyesgarth in battle. Despite giving up several pieces of land, Trigger remained the most influential as their established systems were set in place and respected by most of the world. However, Trigger backing off also allowed other smaller gangs to fill in the gaps and begin vying for power. Trigger staying on the sidelines during the present day, their watchful eye ensuring no one oversteps their bounds.