Long ago a mystical dragon granted the people of Altea the ability to use magic. Falling to their dark desires they sought to slay the dragon in hopes of obtaining more power. After a long battle the dragon escaped mortally wound, and the Alteans claimed victory. They soon declared war on the world and began creating a terrifying empire through sheer force and oppression. The world had no hope of fighting back, for there was little to be done against a nation who could use magic. 

 

The dragon, in his final moments, reached the temple of the dragon sages. A group of monks who lived in harmony with the dragons during ancient times. With the help of the Sages, the dragon sealed away the core of his being and the source of his magical ability inside a crystal orb. In his final words he said, “One who is worthy shall come to claim my power, and restore balance to the world”

 

The monks mourned the dragons passing. Shortly after, they built an enchanted temple to seal away the orb and to test any that may come in search for the dragon’s pearl. Over time this temple came to be known as Basilica. 

 

"Prepare yourself for death, for if you seek the dragon's pearl you must defeat your darkness."