Flowers Bloom and Fade

The Chaos War had at least revealed one thing: the fleeting nature of life.
The impact of this war on the planet had been unprecedented.

For the use of magic consumed the planet’s life source, known as Aether…

And magic, while it could create things and improve living conditions, could also be used for far less noble purposes, such as destructive weapons…

Countless Espers had perished during this war, which had been the most devastating to date.

For indeed, the magics of the five elements had all evolved over the years and had become increasingly effective and deadly.

But the survivors, many of whom had no connection to the greedy and hateful desires of those responsible for the conflict, came to understand that the changes of the world can sometimes happen far more quickly than they appear.

Sometimes, believing that we have our whole lives ahead of us, we let ourselves drift and lose sight of the things that truly matter. But like the flowers that bloom and fade from spring to autumn, is it not important to guide our lives so that they hold meaning during the few years we have to spend on our planet?