Events in K:IS

*"There came a time, in ages past, where the almighty Creator conceived the idea of a new, perfect world. He assembled ten of his most able immortal attendants, known as Saadya, and told them he wished to make a world of splendor and beauty upon which life would dwell eternally. He directed the two wisest and most powerful Saadya, Ormadz and Ahriman, to devise a plan for this world's construction and management.*

*After much planning and consideration, both Ormazd and Ahriman devised plans that they believed to be flawless. Together they presented their plans to the Creator. The Creator studied each plan methodologically, and at last announced his decision: Ormazd's plan best reflected the Creator's will. Ahriman, saddened and ashamed at his failure, nevertheless agreed to cooperate with Ormazd in the execution of his grand design.*

*The eight remaining Saadya assisted in the creation of the new world, which Ormazd named Khaldun. The Overseers - for this is what the eight Saadya came to be called - would be responsible for watching over Khaldun and managing the powerful forces that sustained it. Ahriman immersed himself in the actual creation of these forces, while Ormazd set himself to the grand task of creating the first inhabitans of Khaldun.*

*He created the Kohan, 100,00 immortal beings bestowed with the grace of divine power. The perfect inhabitans for the perfect world. To each of them Ormazd gave a golden amulet, a gift from the Creator.*

*As the masters of Khaldun, the Kohan tended their world like an immense garden. Their culture blossomed and reached a golden age of power and beauty. But Khaldun's summit of achievement also signaled its imminent decline. For beneath the gilded magnificence of Khaldun society, sinister forces were plotting to undo this celestial wonder... Brought about by the Shadow's plotting, the Great Cataclysm annihilated the towering grandeur of Khaldun. The Kohan struggled valiantly, desperate to save themselves and their cherished land, but it was in vain. The immortal Kohan were eclipsed by the Shadow, their world and lives devoured by the evil, they had fought so courageously to subdue.*

*Silent aeons passed. But now the Kohan are being reborn, awakening in a new world, seeking to rebuild their lost civilization, slowly preparing to return Khaldun to its former glory. There is once again hope for Khaldun. The final battle for the fate of the world looms on the horizon. The Kohan must remember what was lost and unite against the Shadow, for this is their last chance to reclaim the world."* **- K:IS User Manual**

*"it is the end of an age on Khaldun; an age that has known naught but peace as far back as mortal memories stretch. But now the Kohan that survived the last Cataclysm recognize the thunderhead brewing in the distance that portends far more than rain. Those Kohan fallen to the Shadow, often called the Ceyah, once again stride across Khaldun, sowing terror in their wake. Nations tremble as the Ceyah depose kings and seize power while marshaling their forces in preparation for the comming battle.*

*A handful of Kohan have come forth to challenge the Ceyah in this eternal struggle between the Creator and the Shadow. But the Shadow has a powerful new champion awakened from the Great Dream. Once a stalwart member of the High Council, this champion burns with a jealous passion known only to those seduced by the Shadow.*

*The Shadow's champion rises and darkness approaches. A darkness that creeps into the hearts and lives of men as their world teeters on the brink of chaos..."*

*"There were many days, in ages past, where the Kohan lived in harmony with each other and with Khaldun. They built towering spires and magnificent monuments, temples to the Creator, and luxurious gardens.*

*In the Shadow of the Creator grew a hatred for the Kohan and their eternal peace. As this hatred grew bolder, it reached out, searching for those that it could corrupt, playing a discordant note within the song of life on Khaldun. Discontent crept into the hearts and minds of the Kohan. The hatred found among the Kohan High Council perfect targets for its machinations. One by one, corrupted key members, whispering empty promises.*

*Among these was a beautiful woman..."* **- K:AG Manual**