By the waterfront of Rune Clan, ten sail-ships were anchored, there was no sign of the town folks, the dockyard was in disarray as well as the market and it was as though everyone left in a hurry. By the front-rare of the ship Commander Eslar stood beside Prince Fredrick, surveying the numb-still town. “This feels like a trap.” said Prince Fredrick “It’s very obvious,” Eslar agreed then turns over to the three Knights behind her. “Alright, Sri Zick - Sri Tom - Sri Amos.” She called at obliging the Knights to clasp their hands behind their back. “Coordinate every ship here, all archers are to take vantage points, defend the people at all cost, especially the Queen and her children.” The Knights agreed with a bow then walks away. Along the main street of Rune Clan, Commander Eslar alongside Prince Fredrick and Tihon amidst a large company of Ramenia Knights treads carefully, watching out for any unfamiliar movement. “I saw a man peeping through a window,” Prince Fredrick whispered “
Rune Clan The gruesome clash raged on in the main streets and alleys, wailing and death cries rose up as fragrance accompanied by the resounding of clashing swords. Commander Eslar lifts her sword up with a shout then slashed down on a Drokan Soldier’s head before kicking forward against his chest, making it easy for her to yank the sword out. From her rare another Drokan Soldier slashed at her, which she deflects with her shield before plunging her sword into his neck; she pulled the sword out allowing him to drop down, giving view to a teenage figure vested in green hooded cape - wielding a steel spear with curved blades at both ends. “Such a young fellow, but yet a killer, God have mercy on these savagery.” Eslar was not prepared to hold back. Another Drokan Soldier charged at Eslar with a slash but she eluded his attack then sliced his lower belly with a clean cut, allowing his guts to drop out. “The battle field is no place for a woman." The lad spoke in the northern tongue,
Elroy trots his horse on the dry dirt, swarming with dead leaves along a narrow trail - running through the woods - a portion of the kingdom of Riana - it is a forest of thick growing tall trees bearing brownish leaves. Elroy is an average height, fair alluring young gentleman with a good physique. His hazel green eyes beamed with his smile so cheerfully even the unkind twilight breeze rejoicing with the creaking branches found comfort in his short wavy brunette hair. “At last Celsius, our journey to the Kingdom of Riana is finally over.” Elroy strokes the mane of the stallion, gazing up at the thick stone walls of Riana miles away. Riana is the supreme and largest kingdom in the western regions, ruled by his majesty; King Eric Levia. At about half a mile, Elroy halts his stallion catching glimpse of a boy struggling with a large bag. He trots his stallion closer to the boy, willing to give him a helping hand. “Where are you heading boy?” Elroy glanced about in case it was a trap
In the dark deep of night, the tranquil unruffled Southern town, Urania, a small town surrounded by green forestation, rose from its profound slumber when hoof beats and war cries rumbled into the red-black sky reflecting the cottages engulfed in flames. The first half of the town was devastating, children watched as their fathers fell to the sword and their mothers dragged away as they screamed and begged for mercy. On the other hand, dying men along with bruised fathers drenched in their blood could not help but watch as their children were lugged into cages mounted on carriages. Meanwhile in the second half of Urania, those with the sympathy to stay prayed out their eyes while others ran as fast as they could or rode on their horses into the forest. “Get on the horse now.” Yelled a man at a child. “No father, I will stand and fight as a man…” Before the little boy of seven could complete his statement, a back slap from his father pushed him to the ground. “Damn you," the boy so
It was the late hours of the morning, yet it was cloudy and the rays of light could barely Pierce through the thick canopy the huge tress provided in the forest, the ground of the fogy forest was wet and mushy from the heavy down pour at night. Young Elroy, swarming in wet sludge staggered his way through the ground. An exhausting seven days, the Drokan soldiers hunted down those that escaped, Elroy had never witnessed such a brutal-gruesome scene, they showed no pity, cutting down even children younger than he was; pregnant women were slit open, maidens were placed on stakes - pierced from underneath through their mouths. Elroy barely made it as arrows came flying, he had to his himself in a muddy ditch as the rain poured heavily. He soon missed his step which sent him tumbling down a slope towards a track, luckily for him a carriage happens to be passing by when he hit the track. Beside a cottage at the top of a hill, surrounded by willow forestation, Elroy was well cleaned up, no
The Kingdom of Aylon, a kingdom under the reign of King Aaron Bert, it is also one of the six kingdoms independent from the Southern Empire ruled by His Lordship Bishop Ekmond Alexander. Aylon is a small growing Kingdom, stationed on a cliff. It's Royal compound stands at the cliff top followed by the town, split into two by a vineyard and a meadow, just outside its walls, lies a large Fir forest. Though the day stood dark, a flock of Finch still peeper around the Fir forest; the whiff of air blowing across was chilling but tepid in an oddly way. At the Meander of a river dividing the Fir forest horizontally into two halves; five Men gather around a camp fire chatting while awaiting two rabbits roasting in the bright flame. “Seriously, we've been here for almost a week now," said Benny, the youngest and innocent looking one amongst the men. “Quit complaining Benny,” replied Alan, a grumpy looking fellow and the shortest amidst the men. “I’m supposed to be with my love,” Benny stre
Now dark and misty, Mira and Elroy walk carefully through a thick forest in the borders of the South-West Lands holding torches to illuminate their path and surrounding; for the moon was clouded from sight. “How did you manage after the incident at Urania?” Mira asked curiously. Elroy sighs, “I’m not sure, I remember being cared for by a family at Etrigon, every other memory seems hazy, it seems whatever happened in Riana affected my memory.” “Do not stress yourself El, you must have hurt your head really bad.” “Thanks for the encouragement.” Elroy appreciated sarcastically. “Don't you worry, when we settle at Ramenia we shall get to the bottom of this.” Mira assured with a smile. “I hope so Mira, I left Etrigon to the waste lands for a reason, then to Riana. Whatever it is, it was very important.” “All will be fine.” “Come to think of it, what were you doing far West in Riana and how did you recognize me?” “You never change with the questions El, I was on a mission when I stu
The Kingdom of Riana Tihon Rooks, partially asleep, opens his eyes to the clank sound from the opening of the dungeon door. Immediately the door was opened wide, three Riana Soldiers strolled in. Tihon took a deep breath then gazes up to the Soldiers, “Just for formality sake, I’m not going to be executed without a fight.” He made himself clear. “Not today Tihon,” a voice familiar to Tihon spoke from behind the Soldiers. Darren, a young Commander walks amidst the Soldiers, taking a stand in front of Tihon; although he was in his early thirties, his long dark hair brought out his twenties looks. “Prince Fredrick has ordered for your immediate release.” “Like hell he would,” Tihon spoke with certainty, trying to hide his relief and happiness on hearing the great news. “It’s true Tihon, have I ever lied….” “Really, we are doing this,” he stood on his feet, “lets’ not forget you were close by when my father was murdered.” “I am truly sorry for not being able to assist your father,