Swords and Legends [PG-13]
Spoiler: LORELong ago...
A legendary war between Kings and Arch-Demons had sprung. The conflict lasted for 10 years without a victor. Neither side had an advantage, and so the war ravaged the lands for another six(6) years, making it a sixteen(16) year war. Each passing year, the Arch-Demons significantly gained power and became more vile, while the Kings grew weak and their forces, eventually eradicated.
The war was finally won, when the last King fell to the remaining Arch-Demons. What started as a power hungry ambition, ultimately led the Arch-Demons to ruling the last four surviving kingdoms - Lyria Mel, Arcaedia, Aria, Edenia.
Unfortunately, these kingdoms were the last defenses standing before the Grand Sanctuary Kingdom, Talion.
The Arch-Demons had the war won, and they gave themselves a well deserved celebration. Each passing day and hour was a song and dance for the Generals of Darkness and creatures of the Underworld.
Spoiler: PRESENT TIME
The Arch-Demons today are still celebrating their conquest. Little do they know, the Kingdom of Talion has been training a new generation of teens, gifted with the power and spirit of a past King. They refer these individuals as Soul Guardians.
Before the last King perished, he channeled a fragment of spirit energy from all the kings into various crystals. These crystals then flew into a different area of Talion, to one day be awakened by their destined owner. The people of Talion call these crystals, King's Heart
In each crystal, a faint ancient prophecy reads - "Deliver sorrow and corruption from blood formed of black, defend thine heart with valiance."
To this day, these chosen individuals are in their early adult stages (15+), each one burdened with the task of protecting Talion, and where ever evil spreads. The crystals provide a certain individual with the gift of controlling an Elemental Force and the ability to summon a Spirit Beast.
For many years, the Souls Guardians have trained themselves to master their powers. But with each passing day, the Arch-Demons grow near to the invasion of Talion and wreak another Legendary War, but this time, against the Soul Guardians.
Spoiler: PLOT
Your job, as a Soul Guardian, is to train and hone your gifts, or curses, whichever way you look at it to their absolute peak and to destroy the Arch-Demons.
Spoiler: KINGDOMS
Prior to the war, the four remaining kingdoms guarding Talion had specific traits and uses.
Spoiler: Lyria Mel
The Kingdom bearing the name of the Twin Goddesses of the Sun and Moon, Lyria and Mel. This kingdom is the second biggest kingdom, next to Talion. It is located directly south of Talion, sitting atop a waterfall on the sea of Talion.
Lyria Mel was the heart of entertainment and celebrations. Every 6 months, Lyria Mel would hold the Lunar Festival. The Lunar Festival is when the king and queen of each kingdom would celebrate their marriage and crowning. (Kind of like an anniversary.)
Spoiler: Arcaedia
The Kingdom of Knowledge. Arcaedia is located to the west of Talion, just beyond the small surrounding mountain range.
This Kingdom holds the Grand Library, and various colleges for those willing to learn, from apprentice magics, to higher level rituals. The past denizens of this kingdom were mostly scholars, teachers, mages, and wizards.
Spoiler: Aria
The Kingdom of Song and Dance. Aria is located to the North of Talion, highly guarded by royal knights. This is where the bards and other individuals, such as poets, would go to study anything that requires an instrument and tune to play.
This Kingdom provides music for the Lunar Festival and other ongoing celebrations.
Spoiler: Edenia
The Kingdom of Peace, Prosperity, Wealth, and Sustenance. Edenia is located to the east of Talion, and Lyria Mel, providing easy transport of goods to any kingdoms. This is where all the farmers come and go to make a living, and also serves as a second home to those who need a much deserved break from life.
Edendia is the ideal location for any king and queen to go to without being disturbed, and be free of daily duties. Out of all the lesser kingdoms, Edenia has the highest security in the lands.
Spoiler: TALION
The Kingdom of Power and Valiance. It's located at the very center of the four main lesser kingdoms, held up by raised land, straight from the sea. Talion is the Grand Sanctuary, meaning it's where all the meetings among kings and higher powers take place.
Also, it serves as a hub for Dragon Riders and Skyships, as a result, inaccessible by land and sea, only air.
Talion is ruled together, by all the kings of every Kingdom. There is no one true ruler, but rather, the power of many. To this day, the Soul Guardians are the kingdom's rulers. If need be, there is also the Grand Court, the secondary form of power, should the Soul Guardians fail their duties.
Talion holds the most crucial part of a Soul Guardian's life, the training grounds. The training grounds is a vast, Colosseum like area, where in every area, there are equipment, and enough weapons for wars lasting decades. This area is off limits and can only be used by Knights, Apprentices and Warriors alike.
Originally Posted by TsarXerox
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