Lia's Rebellion and the Binding of Naga

Lore & Background

Records regarding specific leaders during this era are often fragmented or mythologized. While some modern interpretations or fan theories speculate about a leader named Lia orchestrating a rebellion to free or bind Naga, official histories from the Holy War lineage do not support this attribution. The primary narrative remains focused on the Twelve Crusaders' sacrifice and the subsequent age of peace that followed until Loptous's return. Naga was not sealed; the Divine Dragon voluntarily withdrew from the world after granting power to the Crusaders, later reincarnating as the Divine Dragon. The sealing refers to Loptous, the Dark Dragon, not Naga.

In Their Own Story

The air smelled of ozone and ancient stone as the three figures stood before the glowing fissure in the earth. They did not speak; their crests burned brighter than the sun, a beacon against the shadow rising from below. With a final, synchronized chant, they drove their blades into the light, sealing the roar that shook the mountains for an age.

Reader's Guide

The event begins with the Dragon God Naga threatening to overwhelm the human realm through unchecked power. Three legendary heroes unite, utilizing ancient magic and weapons of legend to confront the deity directly. Through a ritual involving their own bloodlines, they successfully bind Naga within a sealed state, preventing further devastation. This sealing results in the creation of Crests, which are distributed among descendants, influencing future conflicts like the Holy War. The event sets the stage for the recurring cycle of dragon-human tension seen throughout the series' Archanea timeline.

Did You Know?

• Naga's blessing is the origin story for many Holy Blood powers used by characters in Genealogy and Thracia 776.
• The Twelve Crusaders are ancestors to major figures like Seliph, linking their lineage directly to this myth.
• Fan communities sometimes debate whether Loptous was sealed out of malice or protection from external threats.
• No canonical text explicitly names a 'Lia' as the leader of this specific ancient event.