Story
Many eons ago when civilization was still young, A great dark King arose and as his might grew, so too did his cruelty. When it had seemed nothing could stop this King's conquest, a band of heroes Led by the greatest of them all gave rise to an epic struggle of good versus evil. How this struggle ended none survive who know for sure. However the legend goes on to say that the hero sacrificed himself in order to lock away the dark King of the blood waters for all time. The hero, and the Evil were said to have been sealed away into two ancient blades; the blades it is said they themselves wielded. And so these weapons remain today as two treasures, relics of the ancient times which were placed in shrines on opposite sides of the land. This legend however is seldom heard. The people of The land are more concerned with the present. Peace did not last as the hero had hoped, instead the people in time began to quarrel as the continent divided into two countries; Ardentia a land where powerful Creatures fought with valor and a sharp blade matched with sharp wit, and Eruditeus A land of powerful fighters who match their enemy's swords with various special abilities. These nations would war against each other continuing without pause until today. And so it was that the shrines lay across the battle lines, war raging about them; it was only a matter of time before the escalated fighting would destroy them and release the evil locked away once again. Therefore once more the Dark King shall rise to seek control of the world. The ancient shrines now lay desolated, the mystic blades removed. The hero and the Dark one now walk amongst us. Without a doubt the fighting shall soon be escalated into far more destructive and horrifying than the war which already existed. New battle lines shall be drawn as the Dark king raises his empire and the nations must combat this new threat and still each other. Can only the Ancient hero rise to the challenge to defeat the Dark king?
Setting
To the north is the capitol of Ardentia; Citadellsia. This land is a bustling village metropolis whose large stone kingdom walls stretch far around providing a sense of security to all who dwell here. This is where the royal guards are trained and where the majority of the greatest sword wielding men and women journeyed to in search of learning mastery of the blade. From this city branch out all roads and other villages. Each having strategic forts and checkpoints set up to protect from any invasion. Many of the officers raised in the very villages they now protect. To the south is the capitol of Eruditeus; Cogitatious. Built heavily upon it's accumulation of knowledge, this place is built with a highly advanced tower and trap system. Members of the Royal High Council Defenders stand watch atop high towers overlooking the carefully grown forest which has been cultivated to provide excellent fields of vision from the towers, but obstructs the vision of passersby in the forest. The forest is filled with traps and signals, making approach from any place other than the main road unthinkable. This city is where warriors with the “elemental gifts” often choose to venture, in order to seek the teachings of a master who will help them unlock their potential. West of the city of Cogitatious lays the Baneful Marsh, which seldom does anyone dare to enter, those who do never return. This place is filled with tales of monsters and treacherous terrain. It is said that the mud itself will rise to eat you alive, pulling you down into the darkness. Poisonous plants and dangerous fungi run rampant in this deadly marsh. East of the city of Citadellsia Lays the Great Sere Desert A land Baked by the sun and prone to sandstorms. Most of the life here dwells underground. And the indiginous Nomads Live. They are A short statured thin people whose ferocity makes the entire area feared. From time to time they attack the fortified cities that lay upon the desert's edge, and at these times the desert seems to expand. This causes the Highly believed superstition that the Sere People and their desert are one and the same.
Skeleton
Name: Country: Title (If Applicable): Gaia Name: Appearance: Picture (If available): Past: Personality/Tendencies: Weapon(s): Fighting Technique/Affinity:
New sword name: Hizun Datasogare Black: Kuroi White: Shiro
Hajaira · Sat Jul 12, 2008 @ 10:29pm · 0 Comments |