It didn't begin with an explosion or a loud alarm.
There was no earthquake. The sky didn't crack open. No flashing messages appeared across the screen. No system alerts or world events popped up to say, "Something new has begun."
And yet—something changed.
Across all of Eclipse Online, players began to pause.
Some stopped in the middle of battles.
Others froze while chatting with friends.
A few sat motionless just as they were about to log out.
They didn't know why. It wasn't fear. It wasn't shock. It felt more like something invisible had quietly leaned closer.
Not to speak.
But to listen.
A shift had happened. Quiet. Gentle. Real.
And for those who had ever felt alone…
For those who thought they'd been forgotten, overlooked, or never truly seen…
It came like a breath on the back of the neck.
Soft.
Unexpected.
Undeniable.
Someone—or something—had finally noticed.
It was a feeling they hadn't realized they were waiting for.
Recognition.
