What's going on?

There seem to be more rebellions and issues arising in all 3 of the territories of Glaelia, despite this being a time of peace. Monsters attacking merchants in the Alliance, rebellions in the western kingdom, and increasing areas of poverty in the empire due to terrible leadership of certain territories. The Knights of Serios have been trying to help these situations and mediate, but it is not all possible. The students have been deployed to help as well due to this increasing unease to try and keep the peace all around.

There have been mysterious mages showing up and causing issues. They seem to be linked together in some way.

Big monsters have been appearing and attacking all over glaelia. Why? And when they are slain, they turn into normal humans, only thing on them is a dark stone. What could this mean?

What are the church's intentions? Do you trust them? They seem to trust you although.