Background Story

## **Rift Island: The Battle Between Nature and Humanity**

Long ago, on a remote island in the West Pacific, a mysterious substance called ZP115 fell from the sky. This island, now known as Rift Island, was already home to a complex and tumultuous history. The first inhabitants, known as The Guardian of the Forest or The Forgotten, vanished without a trace, leaving only ancient relics behind.

In the 17th century, a woman named Ivera Larsson discovered the island and claimed it as her own. Over time, the island became a strategic location for the Japanese during World War II and a refuge for the Elivans during the Cold War. But it wasn't until 1850 that the island's fate would change forever.

ZP115 leeches essential nutrients from the soil, plants, rocks, and metals, disrupting the natural balance of the ecosystem. Exposure to ZP115 is highly toxic and often fatal to humans and the environment. The island's inhabitants knew they needed to take action to protect themselves.

The Suzanko-Yulandi Nation of the Divine, also known as the SYND, emerged as a powerful force on the island, with an ideology based on the principles of egalitarianism. They believed that ZP115 could herald the next step of evolution for humanity and could be used for the benefit of all. The United Federal Democratic People's Coalition, or DPC, also recognized the potential of ZP115 but expressed concerns about the dangers it posed.

Over time, the island was remapped into three different geographical zones based on the levels of ZP115 contamination. Red Zones, primarily controlled by SYND, denoted areas that were overly toxic for human habitation, with high concentrations of ZP115. Green Zones denoted areas with considerable contamination and sub-transformed mutations, housing most of the world's population. And Blue Zones denoted areas with low to minimal contamination and housed the last remnants of democratic life, protected by the DPC.

Despite the SYND's efforts to reclaim and neutralize ZP115's effects, the substance's continuing evolution and adaptation to reclamation efforts made the task increasingly complex. The substance had mutated and adapted to the environment, making it easier for humans to adapt to its presence, changing its features and proliferation.

In 2019, the Glory Mission of the Goddess Realm was activated, leading to the exploration of the void, a portal that resulted from highly concentrated ZP115 at the element asteroid landing site. But in 2020, the outbreak of the void entities occurred, releasing all the mutated monsters and demonic creatures from the portal, threatening the island's inhabitants and their way of life.

Four major factions existed within the Goddess Cult: the SYND Airforce Command, the Goddess Inquisition, House Larsson, and the A027 Tactical Command. Each had its own beliefs and objectives, and each played a crucial role in the island's fate.

The story of Rift Island was one of struggle and adaptation, a battle between the forces of nature and the forces of humanity. But one thing was clear: ZP115 remained a mystery, a lifeform with immense potential but also immense danger. And its impact on the island and its inhabitants would be felt for generations to come.

## Factions and Important Figures

* The Suzanko-Yulandi Nation of the Divine (SYND)
* United Federal Democratic People's Coalition (DPC)
* The Guardian of the Forest or The Forgotten
* Ivera Larsson
* SYND Airforce Command
* Goddess Inquisition
* House Larsson
* A027 Tactical Command