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The Issars (ancestors) inhabit a multitude of lofty realms sprinkled throughout the celestial universe, amply sheltering the ageless on their eternal journey. Some realms are vast, complex continents of tranquility and natural splendor, brimming with an abundance pristine lakes, sterling waterfalls, and perennial vegetation.  Yet lurking in the shadow of paradise are the visually upsetting realms filled with stagnation and deprivation, shrouded in deep shades of chaos that bubbles from the core. Boney forest, tainted sod, unrelenting squalls, cruddy shorelines, and misshapen land impede life on these barren plateaus. Yet as bad as conditions are, the verdant plains of perfection do not diminish the majesty of the lesser worlds. One proud resident, Niseka, the issar of tenacious lust, obsession, and searing longing, has learned to call his bleak world home.

The valiant, astute Niseka (his divine title: The Neblum) withstood mortality for 237 years. He’s a weathered issar who attained his reign the ancient way- fostered by time, hardened by trials. He is the founder of a divided sect called Nipercaria, a sect that developed eras ago, inspired by a collection of writings called Nisey’s Embers (a devotional for young grooms on etiquette).  Niseka was the originator of the first small volume of books that was later developed by those who follow Nipercarian teachings.  Though the Nipercarians have an infamous reputation and sordid past, he is reluctantly respected by his fellow issarians who are forced to share issaria with him. It’s a reasonable arrangement considering his Nipercarian colleague, Decantar, leader of Neperchura. In the opinions of the issarian elites, compared to Decantar, Niseka is quite tolerable. 

One overcast morning, Niseka and his servant, Nelet, venture into in the desolate realm of Intestrum in search for a grandiose maze of dripping-wet caverns hidden in the wasteland. For many years, Niseka has secretly and patiently prepared for this clandestine mission. Finally every minuscule task was complete; they only needed to brave the severe conditions of Intestrum to seize their prize. Yet, no one knows of his quest, save a few of Niseka’s allies who shared similar grievances against Issarian elitist. Gwenliba himself – master of the issari- forbids anyone for undoing the work he has set in place, and to disobey his ruling is punishable to the highest degree. That does not sway Niseka as he bravely conquers this inhabitable natural wonder, blinded by the yearning that has gripped his heart for centuries. With the aid of a special compass, they manage the maze with ease and came upon a clearing wide and vast. In its center lies the resting place of the late VerNous, a victim of Gwenliba’s brutal judgment.