Life Begins Anew | Origins Story of Baden - The Abomination | AFK Arena

A sanguine leader turned into a ruthless assassin, Baden is as elusive as he is loyal. Why did he trade his soul to become a target of the corruptors? How much of his true self and sense of humanity still remain? Find out the answers in Baden's Origins Story, Life Begins Anew.
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[@rayearthmagic]

Baden's story is such a sad one but I'm so glad that Lilith gave him some much deserved love and developed more of his story. He may never rest in peace but he'll forever be amazing!

[@Author_April_Winterblade1980]

totally agree! He is my favorite character!

[@gilbertsambajon3074]

They are both cool together

[@flayyr]

I love Baden and Thane’s story so much, it’s so sad but so well done they deserve happiness

[@honorbound1337]

Baden and Thane are my two favorite characters, and the expansion of both their lore and of bringing them and their stories back together makes me so happy. The visuals are amazing, and the symbolism of Baden not being muzzled anymore is wonderful.

[@honorbound1337]

I want their endgame to be them settling down at Rayne Manor and Estrilda taking over leading the armies and coming to visit them all the time, all of them healing together.

[@savonmyre4095]

I’ve been following Baden’s story ever since I got him, and I cannot wait to get his awakened version 5star so he can properly take the place of my regular version and after I’ve completed Awakened Baden it’s on the to Thane

[@runecraft3585]

Be like Talene, not showing up the entire fight and somehow popped-up at the end of video 🤣

[@ReverieNightengale]

Oh thank god, Thane's VA seems to be different here than it was in the animation that played in the app itself. I watched the whole thing and his voice sounded so goofy and stilted compared to Nevanthi and Baden that I just couldn't take him seriously. I was gonna comment on it here, but it looks like y'all fixed his original voice after all. Nice.

[@marias.6722]

Soo true

[@neen66F]

I thought the same thing. Thane's voice in game was horrible. I'm glad they fixed it on here. They did a amazing job with everything!!

[@ReverieNightengale]

@@neen66F Seriously. Everyone else was phenomenal, with Nevanthi and Baden being perfect, but then Thane spoke and it really took me out of the moment with how bad he was, lol. Someone must've thought so as well, and that's why they changed his voice.

[@spacejay2677]

now both thane and baden's voice lines are by the same VA, steven kelly- i love their voices! the guy has pipes too- see: baden's song "rising to the sun"

[@mariusioani6807]

Use me as a dislike button for Thane's voice since it doesn't fit him at all

[@РусланХазиахметов-щ9м]

Вы уже мульт сериал сделайте. Инетесные истории, интере ные герои. Как минимум сезона 4 можно сделать по вашей игре.

[@TheClaudioCRF]

Thane and Baiden story is spectacular. What a friendship!! I'm in love with this game. Each story more wonderful than the last.

[@ugabuga-vi6vr9wu6p]

Почему к анимациям и игре ТАК мало внимания? Очень странное дело, учитывая актив и количество играющих Your game and animatic’s are beautiful 🎖🤺

[@CamaroThings]

Voice Actors. Baden... Absolutely God Tier Nevanthi... Top Tier Thane... Good but wasn't what I imagined Thane sounding like in my head. Still waiting for the anime, each character has enough lore for a whole season let alone the world events happening.

[@simplysephy]

Omg, thank you so much for fixing Thane's voice! I just watched this video in the game and was shocked how unnatural his voice sounded. But this now is awesome, fantastic all the way! Visuals, voice acting, music and the story! Love Baden and Thane, happy to see their lovely story unfold and them fighting together side by side again ❤✨ And hope see more about them! Thank you for great content!

[@nijuujuuyon94uhhh]

I just watched it in the game too and Thane's voice acting took me completely out of the video, some of the worst voice acting I've ever heard in my life. And it didn't fit the character AT ALL. I smell nepotism.

[@simplysephy]

@@nijuujuuyon94uhhh I wholeheartedly agree, that voice acting is absolutely terrible. No idea why they keep that version in the game, but nepotism is a solid option. I'm glad to see proper voice acting at least on yt, because the video itself is pretty cool. I hope more people find this version and can actually enjoy it (or finish watching it in general).

[@limbothelost7685]

Yeah. Original voice was horrendous. X_x I just could not get over it.

[@CloserThanNear]

When I knew that Thane was going to be Ascended, I couldn't believe it. When Baden came next, I was simply on heaven. It was a perfect decision, Lilith. Now my two favourite characters are equal and together again. I like this video so much. Thank you 🙏

[@miku3263]

i want to see Solis origin story too so bad 😳🥵🥵🥵

[@ReverieNightengale]

Same. It was nowhere near as elaborate as the lore Talene, Thane, Baden, and Brutus got.

[@alexandramusilova8148]

I can't express fully just how happy I am for Baden and Thane. I've loved Baden ever since I first joined the game three years ago and he remains dear to my heart. Thane I wasn't too fond of at first but he definitely grew on me over the Silent Blade comic and his awakening. They truly are soulmates and it's wonderful to see them finally back together. It may not be the happy ending they envisioned but it's a good one for what they've been through. Here's to hoping that when they find each other in the next life, fate will be kinder to them. ID: 104011044

[@sofianelefelek1319]

Baden is a nice guy, never surrender and he do that to save nevanthi ❤️ my id 140644311

[@el_artista_fantasma8474]

And they were roomates

[@mirkohoble]

I wish

[@cherry_blossom56]

Lilith are no good for making ads but they're masters of art when it comes to animations like these.

[@ReiValdizan]

Me están diciendo que Nevanthi no murió?!!! Estoy tan feliz

[@enricopucciswife]

Baden/Thane is semi-canon

[@mirkohoble]

No, it's queerbait, but who cares? Ambiguous it's better than disconfirmed 🙂

[@celestemare155]

I LOVE this video so much. It's just so epic... The storytelling is getting better and better (and I'm loving Baden). - I love how you depicted Baden - a loyal friend and an honorful knight. He's the knight in shining armor saving the damsel in distress :) - Thank you for underlining the word FRIEND (how many times do they repeat it?) referring to Baden and Nevanthi's relationship. A romance would be out of place. On the other hand, Thane and Baden's friendship looks so cool and badass. - Is that Talene at 6.38, next to Thane? That would be so interesting. Three broken souls (Talene wishing to revenge her mother's dead, Thane with his sense of guilt and self-destructive wishes to die to repent his "fault", and Baden struggling to not succumb to the dark side) which got a second chance to "reborn" and start with a new life. This is just so perfect. Thank you so much Lilith staff for giving life to a such great lore! ID 80606048 (i apologize for any typo but english isn't my first language)

[@Mina99912]

I love how the story is built with pure vengeance. Protecting nevanthi. I salute the maker ❤️ goodjob

[@atlantiskyuk]

This was AMAZING!! Aside of the Lucretia and Thoran animated shorts, this is the best Lilith has made! Thank you so much for making this great short about Baden and Thane, the true power couple of the game. I cant wait to see more of them and others in the game!

[@SoulCharizard]

I’m curious. How did Baden remove that specter that binds him? I might’ve missed it.

[@firestar29]

Choosing Brutus for awakening was a mistake from Lore perspective - I don't see how are you planning to make Thane and Baden to cooparate with Baden's killer.

[@minghanchua8462]

I'm sure Baden and Thane would forgive Brutus is they have to work together because this is a problem for all of them

[@alexandramusilova8148]

Some people can put personal issues aside if the fate of the world depends on it. Besides, if we're talking lore, then Baden's death was moreso the fault of his superiors as well as the Graveborn. Thane figured out the whole conspiracy behind it years ago so while yes, Brutus dealt the killing blow, the situation was set up from the outside.

[@firestar29]

@@alexandramusilova8148 true, but unless Brutus will show remorse for that (which I doubt he will) I feel that it would cause a lot of tension within the group. He's the odd one out - Baden and Thane are bffs and have every reason to hate Maulers, Solise as a Wilder is certainly not a fan Maulers either, Talene is an Obsidian Finch and a Celestial, and while beyond faction conflicts, she's not happy with the senseless violence. I may be biased but I always viewed the brutal part of Mauler society as more evil than the Graveborn tbh, and Brutus is certainly violent (and dim-witted in addition to that, based on how he was played and manipulated several times).

[@alexandramusilova8148]

@@firestar29 That’s an interesting take but at the same time, the war between Lightbearers and Maulers is entirely the former's fault. And it is war so Brutus should not be required to show remorse unless you also want Baden and Thane to be remourseful about all the Maulers they've killed. Solise is terrified of all the guys in the group according to the official comics, and as for Talene, not only did she spend most of her life chasing revenge but she would also know that the Maulers' proud and violent nature is considered a gift from Dura, so I doubt she would mind either. Ultimately, Brutus showed he can protect his allies regardless of past grievances, so I'm willing to give him a pass. I would love to see all of them talk about the past for sure but at the same time, I don't think it's that far-fetched to see them working together. Another point is that the Raynes were victims of a Lightbearer nobility conspiracy because they stood against the Graveborn influence. Baden would've died one way or another just like the rest of Estrilda's family. Brutus may have been the one to deal the killing blow but it just as well could've been an assassin or any other Mauler. According to the artbook lore, Thane is aware of the conspiracy.

[@tadanb1012]

Lilith, this is amazing! I love the visual lore they are doing lately. I hope to see some more awesome lore stories animated like this

[@marias.6722]

You guys did such an amazing job. Honestly, since 2019 Thane was my favorite character. Mainly because of his tragic lore. This great story forsed me to return in the world of Esperia in 2022 With this deep world Afk arena isn't just a game for me now. Thank you 💙 ID: 12486323

[@theoqueiroz]

Well this was an unexpected long video :D

[@nal7304]

Oh my goodness 😊 This is so moving; like a real cinematic movie . I guess Thane and Baden are friends for life. Baden put his life on the line for Thane and now for Nevanthi. Who needs a greater friend? ID# 107611509

[@slayko9943]

Masterpiece! Thanks you for hard work on lore AFK Arena

[@zephyrspride]

I think I would've been upset if Baden wasn't the next Ascended guardian. I love Solise as the other ascended guardian, but she threw me off a little because I thought it was going to be Tasi, but I welcomed it. I'm just happy to see this video because Baden is one of my favorites, next to Brutus.

[@Nixs1]

They should make a fully featured animated series. Like seriously!

[@littleavgustR99]

I'm curious about the fifth guardian, Fire Elemental, who it might be ? And which fraction she/he would be ?

[@tajarae1989]

This storyline is amazing I am super excited to see more of Thane and Baden working together in a bond that transcended death

[@bp879]

Cool! Keep up such quality videos, thanks!

[@krisztinagaal8437]

I'm just so glad they're back together. Baden is incredible, and he deserves everything that could make his undead existence easier.

[@josdinyeong8189]

I love this story so much, Baden is a truly hero! Love him and Thane!

[@thebronzebrownie7719]

Lucretia lore is what got me into AFK Arena, seeing how much has been added and the new and fantastic Lore/animations get me hyped! Also thank goodness for the Thane VA fix I was scared it was going to be permanent

[@michalczix4649]

Fantastic story I love baden,beauty graphics and texts :) Sounds is wonderful !!

[@Aethre0]

I don't understand why baden is a graveborn he protected nevathi which faction is strong against him he deserves so much more.

[@hainguyn948]

Because she is the defender of where he decided to reside

[@rxgxrds]

Baden and Thane are devoted to one another. No matter how much they stray away from each other they always find themselves coming back, together on the battlefield as they once were. Thane is Baden's driving force. He's his literal gust. And just the same, Baden is Thane's willpower. They both drive each other to do better, both in life and in battle. Its definitely shown in this new addition to Baden's story, and definitely during the corrupter event. "Just like the old days" really hits me because they both MUST ponder their lives together very often, yet still continue on with pride and strength. I'm sure Baden still tears himself up for worrying Thane so much, but Thane sets it aside to protect the closest one in his life that he lost the chance to once before. I love Baden and Thane so much. 🥹 They definitely deserved more content. Hope to see more in the future. (ID: 10490499)

[@irvingvazquez7045]

This is... AN ABSOLUTE GEM, A MASTERPIECE. I love how beautiful and deep the lore of the characters is and that is why I play this game. Both Thane and Baden have been my favorite characters since the beginning and this only makes me love them so much more. Thank you Lillith, for this beautiful work

[@kiera9450]

This is probably the most amazing video you’ve made! Love the animation ID: 14519467

[@matteomicci4683]

ID: 70161255 I really love this couple, guys. I want to see the rest of the story! …and maybe a long, deep gaze into each other’s eyes… more action, more romance!! ❤️

[@lithmire]

Bring Baden and Thane to AFK Journey!

[@javid3889]

Man now playing the game is such a fun when you actually know the story, from heros pages redding = nahh thanks but animation is god, do more of this lilith and thanks 👍 ❤️

[@williamtang2075]

ID: 55546158. Great work! Thank you for putting so much effort into the game to keep the game attractive. All the stories are great, especially Awaken Baden’s

[@lololo5579]

Jode ésto es de cine de good

[@bitter-bit]

"just like the old days" 😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️💔💔💔

[@JayGatz4]

Y'all if you watch the in-game version Thane got done DIRTY in the va department.

[@MartinFletcher]

Can't wait to see n play the rest of this story, this is freaking awesome!

[@svetozarka]

thank you, I got goosebumps from the video At 5:52 minutes

[@leatonjenkins6810]

Love the plot and story. Now all we need is a tv show on this.

[@Verik21]

Ой как я плакала когда смотрела эту историю в первый раз 😭 Спасибо за таких прекрасных героев как Баден и Тейн (и Неванти, конечно)♡

[@eduardbudianto1633]

This is awesome. They should make the full Anime out of this. ID: 140142122

[@DarkyyGovnor]

Love the animations and that cinematic feel. Baden & Thane are such a great dynamic duo. B: "Then let us fight together again, Thane. Like the old days." T:"Just like the old days..." Let's goooo!🐧 ID: 12565611

[@shifakaisyah6122]

I attached to Baden since he was released in the first place and his companionship with Thane. He was a human once, then reborn as a Graveborn, but still has a will of his old self. I think, he is the only one who are not corrupted. And it is a very interesting choice to make him one of the Guardian since he still has his will of humanity, even after life. His power somehow is sanctified by the Wood Emblem and made him different than other Graveborn. ID: 10023371

[@klaus-ark2800]

this game is fascinating, each story is different for each character, each story is better than the other, I think it's even cooler when they connect, my favorite character is grezzhull, hug from Brazil!! Id-47842071

[@Wicked_Wench_Wren]

Thane’s voiceover could be better in my opinion

[@igivezerofox926]

I thought it was good, like that you guys are finally expressing their stories more actively. Makes the game definitely more captivating than reading text stories. My favorite and the one I really love is the animation with awakened brutus, should do more videos like that, it'll pull in a crowd and new players for sure if it had that amount of effort on most of the stories. Player ID: 129390532

[@uninenkin]

Beautiful animation, I'm very invested in this touching romantic story. Love that continues even after death (and undeath) and brings them together again... ID: 141375262

[@gaiasvlogs6410]

Why does thanes voice sound different in game

[@minghanchua8462]

The animation is so amazing

[@marcelbyrd7745]

Now this is a really touchy an epic video because it shows no matter what not even death can keep true friends apart and also it shows Once a dude finds a real one he'll fight for her to his dying breath even if it means him dying a second time also love the fact that my two favorite characters from AFK Arena are both awaken characters I love making them work side by side in the game💯😎😎😎😎😎😎👍🏾👍🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾✊🏾

[@esseEOmeuNick]

well lilith could do an AFK arena manga

[@SergeyBezpalov]

Interesting video, thank you ❤

[@emperorofmankind779]

Make this game on PC, PLEASE!!!!

[@kingzz6133]

I Iove Baden

[@cosmickoffee]

This short has such Kingdom Hearts vibes

[@insancita5899]

Sangat-sangat bagus alur ceritanya, saya sangat menyukainya. Dari Indonesia untuk AFK Arena My ID : 147402267

[@riyonefendiAkhymuslim]

It's Cool

[@mhamadaltawili2406]

bad*$$ love it

[@michalk5]

Great story ♥️

[@emman_rod]

Yooooooo! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@joseangelbaraonaortega8675]

🤩🤩

[@zulaikaali4101]

Amazing

[@snakecharmer9072]

Love Baden's story and I'm glad these stories are getting video renditions, its nice to see it all fleshed out and animated plus I dont tend to pronounce names right when reading them in my head xD ID: 106184926

[@lynnnohara4113]

Nice

[@elijahplayz3469]

Baden and Thane in one video omg

[@BrunoSilva-kv3mi]

Epic!!!

[@johnbissellii668]

ID99161846 Yes I was always invested in their story from the beginning and I am so happy that they got to remain friends. Not a restful end but definitely happy that they get to continue fighting together and I like how baden acknowledged that he would never have to be alone. Even without direct communication he knew his friend would arrive to assist him

[@EngY2502]

112418059 The dev team for AFK arena is going in the right direction. Good lore, events and loot will keep this game rejuvenated.

[@bodybuilderhs6968]

ID: 46138739 I love the quality of this animation! Really look forward to seeing more content like this. Awesome job Lilith!

[@GodWithNoName]

The editing and combat are amazing Waiting for the continuation of the story as always lets go Abaden ! ID : 19058251

[@patrickletourneau3734]

Lore is 🔥 and the way you show it is amazing! Cant wait to see more animated AFK ID 9532617

[@fishdemslabs5002]

The Graveborn shall rule all of Esperia. 115053526 Kral

[@PedroMarques265]

A beautifully made video and compelling story. Thanks for sharing. ID: 111241888

[@sonnys.7734]

beautiful drawing, fascinating story, well done, keep up the good work ID: 144159742

[@bacon7121]

Did not expect it to be THIS GOOD! Really enjoyed it and watched twice. Liked the style. Give us more! ID 122669017

[@kaiquexavier9619]

Realy cool animation, loved the caracter design ID 41337661

[@monangnaga8063]

For me, Biden is an amazing hero. Healthy Always For My Hero Biden 14772569

[@alexandro3769]

Almost made me cry good job and keep the good work! ID : 20705111

[@robsoncastro4010]

Esse baden tá muito bom e o vídeo ficou muito top ID: 124765201

[@ahmadmafrokhi1861]

hope all hero on afk arena have cinematic story like this. so that players can go deeper into the story of the game being played and not just play it. baden story is so nice. I like it. id : 148396833

[@claptrapoffire3909]

Don't know to much just started a week ago but seem like good story plus chance to win giveaway gor seeing vid 147991680

[@1crazydame_]

This was so damn good! We really need an AFK Arena animated series or anime in our lives. ID: 114011163

[@cristinablu9869]

this is such a masterpiece love the animation keep up the good work! id: 71808772

[@jenniferharper5162]

this origin story has been really interesting! i love how it ties in not only the other new hero nevanthi, but also thane. seeing the dynamic between thane and baden has given me a deeper appreciation for both heroes. the new video is excellent and surpassed my expectations when i initially clicked on it. i was impressed by the amount of effort that went into animating it- the people who worked on it did an amazing job. im very much looking forward to future animations from this game 😊 good work afk team! (user ID: 143050775)

[@jerometolentino1678]

cast and art is so good! finally baden gets some well deserved happiness. 22945907

[@SeaJay01]

look forward to see more amazing content

[@joshuastorrs9451]

Cool back story. Sad. 125137007