Back to Home

Stratum I:
The Fusillade

Shadowverse Cutthroat, a prodigy, once stood poised to rival his older brother, Aizeden, as the successor to their
family's megacorporation and metropolis. He left the company so that his brother could succeed,
only for his brother to be ousted by a rebel faction of his most ardent supporters.
Now, imprisoned in Azvaldt, he plots an escape to find his brother and return home.
Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond Standing in his way is the enforcer
Kyrzael—his own brother, Aizeden,
transformed by a curse. Though freed from the curse, Aizeden's grudge still remains,
and he will stop at nothing until he enacts vengeance on Cutthroat for everything he's done.
  1. Portalcraft

    Bluerust Underling (unevolved)

    Become the heir to the ruler of the city. That was my ideal, my purpose. I must be wise, strategic, beloved—the perfect leader. But reality was cruel: The one blessed with those traits was not me, but my brother.
    —The Fusillade: Memories of an Enforcer, Part 1
    Portalcraft

    Bluerust Underling (evolved)

    He held me in honest esteem, and usurped my ideals with pure intentions. Ah, but he would surely become the greatest ruler of all. Thinking that, I stepped out of the running.
    —The Fusillade: Memories of an Enforcer, Part 2
  2. Portalcraft

    Ironwork Bodyguard (unevolved)

    "Why would I want to be the ruler? I'm not interested in power or any of that mess."
    ...Don't. I gave up only because you were a far better candidate. That position you scoffed at, do you know how much I'd give to have it?
    —The Fusillade: Memories of an Enforcer, Part 3
    Portalcraft

    Ironwork Bodyguard (evolved)

    In the end, I rose to power. Not out of suitability, but pity. I still strove to pursue my ideals and become the perfect leader—only to be faced with disgruntled citizens and a lack of resources. Ah... if only I had been blessed instead.
    —The Fusillade: Memories of an Enforcer, Part 4
  3. Portalcraft

    Disgraceful Banishment

    "Well, brother, looks like you'll be the successor. No need for gratitude."
    "Gratitude? You mean... You gave up for my sake?"
    "What's getting you so worked up? You wanted this, didn't you?"
    "...Get out of my sight. You're a stain upon our family."
  4. Portalcraft

    Steelforged Right Hand (unevolved)

    Uprisings erupted across the city, and he was behind them all. I suppose that's fitting—he did disdain rulers. But when I set my mind on fighting to the bitter end, I received a letter from him.
    —The Fusillade: Memories of an Enforcer, Part 5
    Portalcraft

    Steelforged Right Hand (evolved)

    I could've accepted any threats or declarations of war, but how dare he ask me to run away with him? Was the city not enough? Must he take even my pride? That bastard. Whatever talents he may have been born with, he is still nothing more than scum!
    —The Fusillade: Memories of an Enforcer, Part 6
  5. Portalcraft

    Soulforge

    "Come to your senses, brother. I've already slain the ruler of this prison."
    "Usurping again? Don't you ever get tired?"
    "It's not like you to be a pawn. Aren't you supposed to be a leader?"
    "...Silence. That's enough from you, scum!"
  6. Portalcraft

    Cutthroat, Fluxblade Convict (unevolved)

    I'm sorry, brother. I should've done better. Even steel has a breaking point, not to mention your heart. You were always there for me; now it's my turn to be there for you. Let's go home and start over again, okay?
    Portalcraft

    Cutthroat, Fluxblade Convict (evolved)

    Listen to me, brother. That can't be how you really feel. Remember how you've always told me of your ideals? You were always mine. But it seems like the ruler of this prison has confused you. Don't worry, I'll free you from this curse soon.
    "Pierce him through, Soulforge."
  7. Portalcraft

    Aizeden, Killshot Revenant (unevolved)

    Don't pretend you understand me. Usurpation was all you were ever good for. Is it fun to take and belittle everything I've ever valued? I never wanted you, not even once. I'll deny your blade, even if it costs me my life.
    Portalcraft

    Aizeden, Killshot Revenant (evolved)

    Becoming a ruler... Ha, I really overestimated myself. But I do have just one ideal left—to kill you with my own hands. That's the only reason why I'm here. That's the only reason that's keeping me going. I'll bury you—here and now!
    "Perforate, Yearnguard."
  8. Portalcraft

    Warden of the Trigger (unevolved)

    As the curse of punishment was dispelled, the wardens of the prison ceased to operate. At least, they should have. Yet wardens continued to swarm the cells and impede the escape. In the younger brother's eyes, perhaps this was a reflection of his older brother's ambitions.
    Portalcraft

    Warden of the Trigger (evolved)

    What drove the wardens was not ambition, but a small yet resolute scrap of obsession. His older brother's ideals had long been burnt away. All that remained was an unending fixation that the convict could never understand.
Back to Home