The world had been rocked by astonishing news.
One stunning announcement followed another. Just a few years ago, Supremes had been singular beings, each no different from a cardinal direction — but now, six new Sovereigns rose to the throne of Supremacy at the same time. And they weren't just anybody, either. Each was a famed figure, either widely beloved or deeply feared, the stories of their various deeds having long become modern folklore.
The news caused a great uproar. People were stunned and rattled, feeling the foundations of the world shaking beneath them. They had many reasons to feel wary and alarmed, but strangely enough… most of all, they were elated.
In the brief period of time since the first Sovereigns revealed themselves, the very word became synonymous with strife and calamity. It wasn't long ago when most of the Supremes were known to have caused great harm to humanity — the Queen of Worms, the King of Swords, his son, the King of Nothing…
