Deep within the northern reaches of the world, you pause exhausted. Snow and Ice surround your aching and freezing form, the sun beams down coldly, offering no light, and you are cold and sopping wet. All hope of life seems to drain from you then. Night fast approaches, and the Aurora shines from the sky as it twists serpent-like through the stars... And by that light you see it. It shines in the dark; a forest of sapphire blues, cool and crisp in the middle of an arctic waste. The leaves rustle, and seem to waver in and out of existence like fire... fire in the night.

You race towards it, and with one foot on the navy-blue grass, feel the warmth surround you in a steamy rush of flower-scented tropical air. With a sigh of contentment, you slip into unconsciousness. When you finally wake, you find yourself face to face with a girl, around seventeen or so, with blonde hair and a slight frown on her face. Sitting up, you begin to babble incoherently, and she smiles slightly. With a distasteful look at your bewilderment, she begins to grudgingly explain where you are.

"Welcome to the Fuoco di Notte, or the Fires, as it it more widely known as. I am Dreambound, the guardian of this very peculiar land, though you may call me what you like. I presume that you'll want to know all about it... but unfortunately I haven't the time." From the look on her face, she didn't seem to find it unfortunate at all. Continuing on, she explained her irritation. "We've just begun to discover new creatures here, you see, and the new flion seems to be having troubles with Oriuutomymu. I'm sure, however, that Hana will show you around, she knows the place even better than I do." And with that, she vanishes, to be replaced by a winged ferret that grins toothily at you before soaring away into the indigo trees.

Even more confused than before, you sigh and wonder who Hana is, before a small cough disrupts your thoughts. Looking down, you see a small, white and red creature near your feet. Its bright green eyes stare innocently up at you while a small chirping voice echoes throughout your head. I'm Hana, another guardian of the Fires. Dream said to show you around. Where would you like to ge first?"