Dive into a dreamlike world where fantasy meets real-world elements. Follow the footsteps of two young boys on an epic quest across wondrous landscapes, in a fantastical coming-of-age adventure where friendship shines even in the darkest night. In the world of Ex Nihilo, the human kingdom of del has destroyed the environment. In doing so, it drew the wrath of the C ileachd, an ancient race of powerful beings with close ties to Nature. Now, the two races are on the brink of war. Hunt, the young C ileachd crown prince, feels that bloodshed is not the answer, and deserts his homeland with the ultimate hope of stopping the war and reversing the destruction of the environment. He has a fateful encounter with Shirota, a human boy of mysterious origins, and believes him to be the person mentioned in an ancient prophecy of the C ileachd - a person destined to prevent calamity. The two young boys band together in aid of humankind, and embark on a quest to the kingdom of del. The journey takes them across the kingdom of Joseon - medieval Korea - where they encounter wondrous sceneries, various challenges, and a blessing. In the process, they develop a deep bond while discovering themselves.
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