The Age of Man ended on Earth with the fall of the Black Flames, and from its ruin emerged a dark rebirth.

It is a violent world fraught with unfathomable dangers and conspiracy. Life itself retreats from the land, multiple factions fight desperately for control and self-preservation, history succumbs to deceit and knowledge is lost to time. It is a land bred by uncertainty where morals and beliefs are truly tested.

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The ancient laws of Heaven and Hell prevail, and none are immune.

Kurtis Braech is no exception-- the reasons for his death suppressed by torture at the hands of demons.

A demon named Nanalia grants him an opportunity for a second chance. Her offer is a contract: become her servant, seek out true evil and exile it from the living. Deliver them to her own special place in Hell.

He is only the third to ever exist. Hell Knights: beings of strong spirit born of Earth's purity and molded by the instruments of Hell.

With this contract comes the opportunity to find out who he was and why he committed his self-mutilation.

Accompanied by the rebellious elf, Noora, and the possession demon, Diolgess, Kurtis journeys into a bleak, fading world to enact fierce vengeance upon those who wronged him...or perhaps anyone else.

*Story has undergone major editing and changes since its original, less-polished version. For those who have read the first draft, much of the original content has been retained but with new important details added and extra chapters. This story will receive frequent chapters for the first ten uploads after date of release and then enter an undetermined schedule. Subject to change. Comments and such are appreciated.