Events(Arc: 1)

Mystery:
As Lellorium breathed a sigh of relief in the wake of Fractal's attack, the IPTO turned its attention eastward, to the open ocean. Many infiltrators sought to uncover the secrets of their offshore drilling operation, and though none fully succeeded, a few things became clear. Firstly: there was a ruined underwater city to the east of Lellorium. Secondly: this city contained ancient artifacts that the IPTO eagerly sought, in particular a 'key' that was thought to take the shape of a trident.

Intrigue:
With various factions scheming and planning for the upcoming elections, a high-end Valentine's Day ball was held in Central, attended by famous heroes, notable politicians, and even some people just looking for a good time. Amidst the romantic drama and chaos on the dance floor, the Precursor Lu Bu was murdered by the healer Cain, though only a single traumatized witness was aware of the culprit's identity.

Democracy:
Election day rolled around, and Aurelius Steel seized the prime minister's seat by a wide margin, sweeping his Lellorium Independence Party into power. In the regional elections, however, results were divided, with the LIP and the Preservation Party each winning some votes while many new parties and independents managed to pull off surprising underdog victories. Among these were the hero Themis, who became mayor of Central, Davebucks CEO Dave Smithston, who won Downtown, and former IPTO agent Aldeen Lue Cardi, who defeated the longtime incumbent mayor of Dusryal.

Violence:
No sooner were the elections over than the criminal organization Gehenna made their own play for power, coordinating a three-pronged attack that burned down large sections of Fhoster. Though heroes were quick to respond and thwart their plans before they could reach completion, the gang nevertheless made new inroads into the region in the ensuing chaos, shocking the nation with its unchecked viciousness and raw power.

Rampage:
A greater threat yet loomed on the horizon, however. The Broken Tyrannus was coming, and unlike Fractal before him, the great beast would not stop at the coastline. Lellorium's defenders battled him in the heart of Central, driving him off after a fierce fight that left much of the city leveled and two notable metas killed in action. Lellorium had withstood another disaster... But just how many more could it take?