Precipice of Omega

A place with a deep connection to Omega, first granted to The Ancient as a place of refuge, and then to Nobuyuki as the sacred plane of the Sword Sages and Knights of Balance. Nobuyuki is the sole wielder of this plane's true potential, and is at his strongest when present here. Intrusion without his permission is not possible, as the plane is an extension of himself and all Sword Sages before and after him. New trainees under Nobuyuki are brought here when the Sword Sage deems them worthy to progress their training in ways only possible through this plane. The final trial to become a fully realized Sword Sage takes place here, and is overseen by past Sword Sages, and as this plane is not impacted by time, ones that should not exist or have fallen, an imprint of their will echoes here forever.

Prelude - Entrusted
A young brown haired man in ragged white clothes hovels before a being clad in draconic white armor, wheezing and exhausted, beyond any degree the vast majority of beings would consider feasible. Sweat drenches him, and he feels as though he will fall apart. A faint rippling ceases surrounding him, and he collapses completely before the silent figure, who places their hand on the man's head.

"I failed..." Grieves the brown haired man. "I failed your expectations..."

"...Not so. The way forward must be different for each individual who takes this journey. You did not fail, you triumphed over yourself. At last, you will find the peace you desired. Peace you could not find before, because of what you put in, you shall now recieve. You desired to learn, and you have. You are indeed not the one to suceed the will of Omega. But in truth, that is not what was meant for you.

" The being speaks a name meaning nothing to any who listen to those beyond the dark, featureless realm, but the man flinches, knowing it well.

"You are the sword that will cut forward the path. Go with our blessing, as we bestow upon thee this place and our gift, and bring forth clarity to the Lost. This is your new beginning, Nobuyuki, Sword of Freedom." Vigor and purpose drive Nobuyuki to shakily rise, and then with strength. He then stands alone, for the first time, knowing true peace, and closes his eyes.

He was finally free. But now he has a new road to walk. And for that... he must return to the world of mortals.