The story takes place in the Kingdom of Loathing, on the eastern coast of the continent of Karossia, a magical nation where humans and elves live in harmony.
In ancient times, the chaotic force known as “Nightmare” corrupted the minds of the elves and brought disaster upon the world. After the legendary hero King Arthur sealed it away, the kingdom entered the Arthurian Era, marked by the advent of magical education.
In modern-day Kingdom of Loathing, magic academies are the heart of education. Every student enrolls as an apprentice mage, learning to bond with elves, understand elemental affinities, and form contracts with them.
Their goal is to collect the eight badges that represent the highest honor and ultimately become a great mage.
Yet beneath the outward peace, the ancient seal is beginning to break...
