<p>Enter The Gathering Isles: a series of islands taken center stage in the world of Altarium, a planet overseen by a hopeless god who cares little for His subjects. Here, That Child called Ray spends his days in silent monotone mediocrity, knowing he has a bigger place in the universe, but does not realize just how large a role he is yet to play. This tale chronicles the events surrounding The Prime Epitome's birth, descent into madness, death, and glorious rebirth: all while revealing the purpose of the Tree that Knows. The result is ushering in not an era of prosperity, but instead choice and survival. It shall be the first of many such tales, setting the stage for a line of heroes and villains never seen before in all Altarian history. Told through poetry, this unique experience draws inspiration from epic poems of Old Spheres past: just a few timeless classics of Altarian lore that have stood the test of time. May you enjoy reading this tale as much as I have had chronicling it. Thaezal! </p><p>-The Talebinder</p>