A powerful magical event that shattered the “Jewel of Gallifar” known as Cyre leaving a dead-grey mist surrounding its former borders. The origins of The Mourning are unknown. Some say it was experimental magic gone wrong, and others claim it was a targeted strike from one of the other nations. A few claim The Lord of Blades was responsible, and intends to repeat it in all of the five nations. Surely these are outlandish boasts. Surely.