RISE OF LEGENDSTHE GILDUARM TROLL TUNNEL ARCPrologue: The sound of the thunder in the air was deafening as more rain poured down from the sky, the crackles in the air gave a mighty uproar that shook the walls of the castle. Aside from the roars of thunder and massive downpour was an ominous presence from the royal throne room of Gandigos. The huge metal door of the royal throne room goes flying off its hinges. The king and the attendants in the room all look in shock at the figure walking into the room. With a flick of her hand, all the attendants in the room drop dead with their heads exploding off their body, leaving only the king left standing in the room. "Never really did like a crowd.” She said as she walks towards the king. "Who dares intrude?” The king boomed as he drew out his sword. What followed next was an evil cackle that bounces off the four corners of the hall. "Regi is that any way to treat old friends?” Said a feminine voice. The king curls his other hand in
THE JOURNEY BEGINS SAGA1. The Journey Begins: The sun shone down it's golden rays, Sebastian let out a low sigh as he looked out at the horizon. His blond hair moved in waves with the wind, his ocean blue eyes fixated on the path ahead of him. He took another look at his map. His journey would be long before he would reach his destination. The first location on his map was the scorching skull, a desert with untold dangers. It would cut a month's journey by a week. Domino his stallion gave a soft neigh, he looked away from the map to see a group of men on horses approaching him. Bandits, he thought. He counted five, nothing he couldn't handle on his own. He urged his horse on as he continued boldly. The had their swords drawn. Sebastian merely bowed his head as he passed by them, hoping that if he ignored them things wouldn't go out of hand. "Hey kid!" One of them barked. "Can't you pay your respects?" "Yeah!" Said another. "Dishonoring your elders can bring you bad luck." "A
THE JOURNEY BEGINS SAGA2. Sebastian Gandigan I: The Prince Of Gandigos Sebastian gasped out as he sat up on his bed. He was breathing heavily and sweating profusely, he could not believe it. This was not the first time he was having that dream, it had been happening for the past months. He had told no one about it, well no one except Charles, his best friend. He jumped off his bed and walked over to his table. He ran his hands through one of the books on the table. It had been five years since the disappearance of his sister Princess Luciana. Everyone believed her dead but he thought different. He slammed his head on the table and let it lie there. "Any more of this and I'm going to think I'm crazy." He says to himself. He hears a knock on the door. "Not in." He yells back. "Prince Charles of Ranin has come to see you, your highness." A male voice says back. "Charles here?" Sebastian jumps to his feet and runs his hand through his head. "It's not even Friday yet." He yells bac
THE JOURNEY BEGINS SAGA3. Sebastian Gandigan II: The Quest Begins The words he had said, Princess Luciana? Alive? It was a shock to everyone in the room that the princess was alive. Mumurs erupted from the elders, they must have thought that he was crazy to have made a statement such as that but... Prince Sebastian wasn't one to make such jokes, which meant that his words must have been true. But it wasn't possible, it had been seven years since her abduction. If she was alive the first person to know would have been the king himself. "What nonsense are you spouting?" Boomed Dinos one of the elders. "You dare mock us boy?" Sebastian ignored him, of all the elders Dunos was the one he despised the most, he always had a frown on his face and all the words he said we're usually always impolite. King Reginald recalled how his daughter was taken by the Sorceress Lady Vera La'hun and how she sent her hand through him, he should have died then. He had searched for his daughter since t
THE JOURNEY BEGINS SAGA4. The Blade Rage I: The Elites With A Bounty Of Over One Million A mighty wind blew across the lands and over the hills and mountains to the lone tavern that stood in the expanse of space before the desert. One the tavern hung the name, The bitter sheep. It was made of wood, glass windows on the front and sides. By the bitter sheep, a huge patch of grass and a stable halfway packed with horses. This tavern was located close to the entrance to the scorching skull desert and the only checkpoint where travelers could get a good drink and meal before they ventured on thier adventure. Aside from the other horse that stayed in the stable, nine stood out from the rest. Nine good strong horses of the elites that had only arrived minutes earlier. She slammed her jug back on the counter and let out a loud gruff. She exhaled loudly as she threw back her crimson red hair and stared at the huge taverner before her. "You call this ale? It tastes like cows piss." She spat
THE JOURNEY BEGINS SAGA5. The Blade Rage II: Revnesolena vs Rafe Antonelli Revnesolena Michella Malmandorazo, the leader of the Blade Rage stood before Rafe Antonelli the Chief Deputy Officer of Area One. Only one would walk over the other and emerge on top. An elite worth five hundred thousand perus against an officer worth the same amount. The atmosphere was hot, the air dry but the tension between the two contenders cool. None seemed in the least threatened by the other, each carrying their own sense of will. Everyone in the bitter sheep looked out the window at the sight before them. "Them youngins be screwed now." Said William the taverner. "Why so father?" Asked a young grey haired boy. "Them difference in price above them heads, Junior", William says to his son. The boy gives his father a perplexed look, "Shouldn't the power be what matters and not the price?" William sighs and replies his son, "When an elite does ar feat n is seen as ar threat him power be guaged in l
THE JOURNEY BEGINS SAGA6. The Blade Rage III: Timmy Stormblood vs Eithne Short-Eye Timmy Stormblood, the swordsman of the Blade Rage stood before his opponent Eithne Short-eye the Deputy Officer and swordsman of Area One. "Do you know why I chose you as my opponent Timmy Stormblood?" Eithne asked. "Because I'm a swordsman", Tim replied. She glared at him, "See I have a goal of defeating every swordsman I set my eyes on." Tim reached for the sword my his side, "Then I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you then but this sword bends to no man or woman." She coughed, "Pride...? I would not expect more from a male." "Tis is goin be tough", William told his son. "What makes this different from the others father?" Junior asked. "Because this is ar battle between swordsmen", William replied with a smile. "Swordsmen are one of ta most powerful people on ta continent, tey learn ta use ar special fighting technique called sword style which gats an incredible amount of power innit. Sword
THE JOURNEY BEGINS SAGA7. The Blade Rage IV: Billy Drakens vs Lothar Sun The battle between Timmy Stormblood and Eithne Short-eye had yet to finish as both parties still showed their zeal to push forward. The nineteen year old who wanted to become on of the greatest swordsmen and the twenty year old who wanted to show her superiority over males. Eithne lay on her back, blood gushing out from her. After she had left her home she had never been defeated, never... Not until now! And the fact that she fell at the hand of a man made her blood boil. She could recall the father who had always looked down on her for being a girl. Kam, the friend who had always thought he was stronger than her. Haywood, the brother who had always ignored her existence. The men at the barracks who always laughed at her. The entire Redwater town, they had all turned their backs on her. Just because she was a female. The world's seemed to believe that males were the dominant species, she had set out to pro
BLADE RAGE INTRODUCTORY ARC 18. The Prince & The Elites IV: BlackMost of the day at the oasis had been peaceful and quiet, Sebastian was deep asleep with his back on the green grass and being embraced by the cool wind. Thaylani stayed by his side, watching him quietly like a hawk. Domino Sebastian's horse was also resting itself.Meanwhile the blade rage were not as quiet as they should have been.Steronick stands up and laughs proudly. "Who wants to hear a story of how I killed the dreaded ogre Mamun?" He had orange hair and eyes with a proud smile.Bill grabbed his two swords and walked away, "Screw it! I'd rather go train than hear another one of your crazed stories."Tom, Tim's younger brother sat on a huge brown rock with one leg crossed over the other and his book in hand deeply ingrained in the words there to bother caring about them. Tim stood by the pond in quiet meditation, training his mind. Buck, Bills younger brother was busy studying his alchemy books, Steronick still
BLADE RAGE INTRODUCTORY ARC 18. The Prince & The Elites IV: BlackMost of the day at the oasis had been peaceful and quiet, Sebastian was deep asleep with his back on the green grass and being embraced by the cool wind. Thaylani stayed by his side, watching him quietly like a hawk. Domino Sebastian's horse was also resting itself.Meanwhile the blade rage were not as quiet as they should have been.Steronick stands up and laughs proudly. "Who wants to hear a story of how I killed the dreaded ogre Mamun?" He had orange hair and eyes with a proud smile.Bill grabbed his two swords and walked away, "Screw it! I'd rather go train than hear another one of your crazed stories."Tom, Tim's younger brother sat on a huge brown rock with one leg crossed over the other and his book in hand deeply ingrained in the words there to bother caring about them. Tim stood by the pond in quiet meditation, training his mind. Buck, Bills younger brother was busy studying his alchemy books, Steronick still
BLADE RAGE INTRODUCTORY ARC 17. The Prince & The Elites III: Red & BlueShe had wild hair with a crimson reaching all the way down to her waist, bright face, red lips white shirt and black trousers, and on her face a no - nonsense - look."Bullshit!" She rolled her eyes, "If this mutton ass doesn't stop looking at me now I swear I'll kill him."Sebastian stood there in utter silence as if in a trance, even all the princesses he had met could not compare to her beauty. He wasn't even listening to what she had to say.Thaylani walked up Sebastian and tugged on his shirt, "Sebastian, you're staring weird."Tim threw his hands across Sebastian's shoulder in a friendly embrace, "Word of advice don't look too much at Rev, she could kill you for that?"Sebastian smiled and said, "Who is Rev?"Bill laughed at Sebastian's innocent reply. "Dude, you are a kid straight from the blender aren't ya? Real nutcase." He spoke with him as if they hadn't fought at all."Nutcase?! What's that?" All thi
BLADE RAGE INTRODUCTORY ARC 16. The Prince & The Elites II: The Blade Rage Step UpBill feels a throbbing in his right hand, "You can not ignore me this time. Use my power and in exchange feed me this human's blood."Bill watches Sebastian swing his sword at him."Just take a little bit of my power human!"Bill ignores the beckoning of his cursed sword, Ritual Warblade."If you don't take it… I'll give it to you!"The demon that resided in his curse blade egged him on but he mustered all his courage to overcome it's temptation. Still his body refused to move and Sebastian's sword came at him mercilessly, at the last moment his sword was stopped by another. Bill sighed in relief."I thought I told you to be careful", Tim said as Sebastian backed up.Bill sighed. "At least you saved me in time."Tim's grey eyes calmly studied Sebastian, "I could only save you because he stopped his attack." From Sebastian's calm eyes he could affirm that he had no I'll intent so he had to ask. "I apolo
THE JOURNEY BEGINS SAGA15. Into The Scorching Skull The sun was high in the sky with no clouds to be seen. The flock of Foracle birds flew graceful over the desert with their red and purple wings filling the atmosphere with colour and light. The Scorching Skull is one if the seven great deserts on the Calem continent. Only a brave few ever dared thread through here and even fewer surviving it's treacherous lands. Inhabited by dangerous monsters, evil cults, ancient civilization and harsh weather conditions with many unforseen dangers. "Tsk." Sebastian checked the contents of his satchel. "I forgot to bring a map, it must have been when I was hurrying to leave. Couldn't the old druid* at least have pointed me in the right direction?" *(See chapter One.) He looked out at the expanse if the desert looking for any sign of life but nothing but sand could be seen for miles. No surprise there! Domino his horse neighed softly as he stroke it's fur. "Don't worry
THE JOURNEY BEGINS SAGA14. Last Night In The Bitter Sheep Victory they say comes in many forms... Some say victory is just a step forward. For others, it's that "thank God I didn't die today" feeling. But for this few victory just meant sitting down and doing what elites do after winning a fight... Get in a tavern and party like hell!!! "Hell naw!" Yelled Vincent the owner of The Bitter Sheep Tavern. "Yus youngins blew up half ma tavern and ye is want ta drink ma ale?" "Yup", Revnesolena said as she took a seat conveniently by the counter. "And why would I do tat missy?" Vincent crossed his hand and his thick beard arched in rage. Rev dug her hand in her pocket and threw a small bag on the counter. "Just get me some good ale, mutton ass", she spat. "Why you...!" His hand suddenly touched the small bag on the counter. Tis?! Can't be...! Kings Gold? She did not bother looking his way. "One hundred thousand pieces of ta Kings Booty", he said almost breathless. "And ye is th
THE JOURNEY BEGINS SAGA13. The Blade Rage X: The New Guy vs Cosgrach Merger Cosgrach Merger, an orphan born from the countryside, who had lacked everything, food, money, clothing. The only solace he had in the cold, harsh stricken land of 'Veritas' was his elder brother. It had only been enough for a little while, at least that was until be met that man. He called himself an officer, 'a man of the law'. He went by Lieutenant Brahm Volutia then or by his alias, 'Lieutenant Law Judge'. The strange man had come looking for 'the offender!" Over time, Cosgrach fell in love with the officers words and code of conduct. Not long after he bid Veritas goodbye and left with the officer. Joining the World Government Organization turned out to be something bigger than he had imagined. But it was his dream, so he had to press forward and never look back. After years of hardship, he managed to climb up all the way to his current position as commanding officer. In life, he had only one goal...
THE JOURNEY BEGINS SAGA12. Blade Rage IX: Steronick Brightblade vs Ovid Stronghold Fate they say is a path meant to be followed, a journey tone enjoyed. If that was fate... Then what was destiny? What was what tied these two together? Destiny is a path, a straight line. Fate is the ripples on that line that intertwines with another. He did not believe in either but there he was standing before an old friend. What an irony life turned out to be... Steronick Brightblade and weakest on the blade rage. Having yellow hair and eyes, with a long furry animal wrapped around his neck. His hands were hanging free by his side. The light curls of his hair dancing in waves, his breathing calm and sullen. One look at him and one would think he was too calm and controlled but in truth he was head over heels afraid, that was why he could keep calm and stay reserved. He reached for his neck and set down the furry creature on the ground, it was still fast asleep. He never took his eyes off hi
THE JOURNEY BEGINS SAGA11. The Blade Rage VIII: Bucky Drakens vs Crysanta Gore The air around the tavern, The Bitter Sheep was filled with chaos as the fight between the Blade Rage and the Area One Officers only intensified. The long fight had proved to be in the blade rage's favour. The long victorious Area One Officers were being defeated. It was a shock to the attendees of the bitter sheep. There was a total of ten strong fighters in area one, six of which being the strongest were already beaten. From what could be seen, one could tell that the blade rage had the upper hand. Or so they thought... Bucky Drakens was the youngest of the blade rage, fifteen and ranked seventh. He stood in his mage's robe, in his hand his mage's staff - Stormbringer. Mage's were those born with a mana core, granting them the ability to harness elements of nature. A mage staff was essential for a mage to execute his abilities and connect with his elemental force. Buck was a lightning mage. Able t