Talon Kingston led Abyssal Bloodguard to defend the border for ten years. Upon his return, he was plotted against by his parents and younger brother, Titus Kingston. The city forced him to sign the Blood-Severance Pact. Talon Kingston departed. The seals weakened, and the Nine-Tailed Wraith Emperor swept through the city. The city was exploited by the Zen Order. Only then did they realize they cast away their only life-saving barrier.