Bloodstained Hands

The Xian Empire.
A land of monsters, warfare and deception...
And home of the greatest magical Academy in the world.
The Academy is where all magical research is conducted. Within its walls, many secrets are held... as are those who would abuse them. The Academy resides within the capital, Sapphane. The Royal Guard defends that palace from invaders, but nothing can prevent the Empire from rotting on the inside.
Within the walls of Sapphane, a plot begins to unfold. A plot to unravel the greatest of all secrets, and bring the Empire to its knees.
There is but one hope. One chance to purge the rot that has swept through Xian...
And stop the coming nightmare.

Welcome to the land of Xian. Emperor Kilano has assumed control, and is attempting to fulfill a plot hatched in a moment of desperation. While he works toward achieving his ultimate goal, the young Rain works to undo all that he has wrought, becoming the ultimate assassin in an effort to save his family... and possibly the rest of the Empire with them.

For a list of controls, you can access the help menu by pressing F1. The in-game guide which becomes available early on from the menu can answer most questions from that point on.