Fate/Maelstrom

Despite the anomaly’s correction, authorities have continued to struggle to explain the events of 2029 and the lives lost as a result of these events. With the Grail once again laying “dormant” and the crisis resolved, all seemed well. That is, until 2030, where once again, the Grail’s contents in the form of Black Mud spilled over into Fuyuki. A small part of the city near the base of Mt. Enzou was completely destroyed, with 70% of the forest burning down.

This catastrophe marked the beginning of the Sixth Holy Grail War, one far different than its predecessors. With the Grail being supercharged from All the World's Evil and the corruption from the previous year’s events, it is now spewing its nearly limitless magical power into the city. The overall count of Masters has risen far beyond the traditional 7, with some even possessing multiple Servants. Mysterious disappearances and unexplained deaths have occurred, encouraging all to tread carefully through the city. In addition, multiple sightings of swarms of insects have been reported, appearing in a haze in seemingly random locations.

Many of the influential families of the previous Grail War have returned to the fray in the form of their descendants, who wish to continue the fight in their stead. Sora Emiya, the lone daughter of Shirou Emiya and Rin Tohsaka, wishes to avenge her parents’ deaths, while following in their steps as a Hero of Justice. Krin Matou, the son of Shinji Matou and Ayako Mitsuzuri must fight to protect the city he calls home, while also discovering shadows that plague the Matou name. Waver Velvet, sent as an emissary of the Mage’s Association, finds himself returning to an old battlefield, unknowingly brought into the war once more, as Alyssa Hortensia finds her footing as Fuyuki’s new Overseer. Finally, Maelstrom von Einzbern fights for his independence, facing the challenges ahead.