Korath Guardians Novels & Stories

I didn’t care much about my own pain, but I kept looking at Drax, expecting him to shift very soon. I didn’t care anymore. I actually wanted him to shift, so he could deal with those fucking rogues. Sadly, he didn’t. He just grunted, trying his best to subvert the pain. “That’ll teach you to learn not to talk anyhow to boss’s girlfriend.” They added as they continued hitting us. “Enough!” Ryker, who stood at the entrance, ordered them. “We want them alive for the bargain.” “Chad, guard the cave. Keep an eye on them.” He told one of them. Then he turned around, and the rest of them followed him.

Alex continued, "The oath you take today is not just words. It is a pledge of your heart and soul to the Gaia clan. It is a promise to defend our home, to stand by your fellow clan members, and to face any threat with bravery and integrity." The guardians knelt, their heads bowed in reverence. Alex and Kai moved along the line, each placing a hand on the guardians' shoulders. The air was thick with the solemnity of the moment, the weight of tradition and duty palpable. "Do you swear to protect the Gaia clan, to uphold its values, and to serve with honor and loyalty?" Alex's voice was clear and resolute. "We swear," the guardians responded in unison, their voices strong and unwavering.

Its form rippled, like ink on water, then solidified into something vaguely human— a man, or what had once been a man. His features were angular, sharp, and cruel, and he wore the aura of authority even though his body seemed woven from night itself. “I am Korrath,” the figure said, voice low and reverberating, as if the world itself spoke through him. “You shattered the Veil. You broke the cycle. You have awakened the Bridge.” I felt the growl in my chest, low and dangerous. ‘Korrath… blood shadow. He was a guardian once. Now… corrupted.’ Czer’s voice rolled in my mind, almost gleeful in its warning.

“That’s a good one Luna.” “I’m afraid it’s not a joke sweetie” Harriett replied. “Luna Maria was the previous goddess guardian and has passed the pendant onto you at the goddess’s request.” “Wait…wait….wait…what?” Sonya choked out. “It’s true Sonya” Maria said “I was the guardian for many years before you were born. Once you were born the goddess came to me and said that you were to be the next guardian generation.” “What does that mean? Like what do I do with it?” Sonya asked.

Kaida’s POV “We shouldn’t keep waiting for Beta Tobias to show up,” a guard mentioned. “He didn’t ask us to throw her into the dungeon. He only asked that we bring her here, so we should await further instructions,” the guard standing next to me gave a piece of his mind. “What if he expects us to get the job done behind him?” another countered. It was my first time hearing the guards speak. Alpha Kellan had given them an order in my presence before and they only responded to him nonverbally.

Along with Branigan and Enkille, the king would suffice their power in case they were involved in the fight against the imperial army on the way. The three combined their transportation magic until they reached the Southern Gate of Muhler. Approximately ten warriors were guarding the entrance. Airoh immediately noticed the dark aura blanketing the bodies of the guards. The red particles were thinly visible around them. Even their eyes looked horrible. It was pure black. They were just looking into nothingness. Airoh concluded these guards were under the possession of the Kaluwahs, the soul stealers. The three agreed that as much as possible, they should refrain from using magic to conserve t

I have deployed the following guardians: Storin and Glorin – Front Gate Gargoyles Kiana – Sky Patrol, Serpent of Flame Flan – Bell Tower Griffin, Vision Guard The ruby will glow if any ward is breached. Carry it always. A stable east of the training fields will appear by morning. The guardians will require a caretaker. Hire one. I suggest someone competent. They will not get to her. Not while I breathe through these stones. Not while my soul still binds this place. – Vaerion The castle hums with purpose now. My bones are alive. And my wrath is awake. Let them come for Rowyn Vale. I fucking dare them.

A faint smirk tugged at the corner of his mouth before disappearing almost instantly. “It won’t last.” I hated how relieved that tiny expression made me feel. I crossed my arms. “Fine. Kael. Start talking.” The wind shifted between us, colder now. “You know the story they tell about the Guardians?” he asked. I nodded slowly. “They’re chosen to protect the balance between creation and ruin.” “That’s the version meant for children.” Something uneasy twisted in my stomach. “What’s the real version?” Kael’s gaze lifted to mine again. “The Guardians were never meant to destroy ruin,” he said quietly. “They were created to contain it.”

“Always.” The door opened again, this time without a knock. Rowan stepped in, armor half-fastened, expression grim. “Scouts are reporting movement inside the lower tunnels now. Not just allies—creatures.” Aria stiffened. “What kind of creatures?” Rowan hesitated. “The kind that shouldn’t still be alive.” Killian’s eyes darkened. “Bound?” “Yes,” Rowan said. “Old constructs. Guardians that were never meant to wake without a command word.”