While the charismatic power of Artemia and the draconic might of Gracier brought solace and substantial aid to the more accessible, albeit devastated, urban centers, the tendrils of the Chaos Organization's malevolence had crept into the farthest-flung corners of the known world. Vast swathes of wilderness, secluded mountain valleys, isolated coastal fishing villages, and forgotten hamlets nestled deep within ancient forests were not spared the encroachment of monstrous beasts and the insidious influence of the dark forces. For these myriad remote locations, a different strategy of assistance and resistance was in operation, orchestrated by a figure known only to most as Alex, and his strategically-minded inner circle.