Post by Vaellyn Dareas on Jan 2, 2015 20:41:57 GMT
Long before our Kingdom stood as a beacon of peace in the war torn lands, a mighty Dominion stood. It's iron rule reached across the land, ensuring safety for it's people. The Crown had little threat, holding such a large claim to power. They believed their Kingdom to be safe from all threats, but there was distention in the capital. Many powerful Wizards in the Arcane College began discovering magic that made the crown uneasy. Working with planes far from the realm of men, these wizards began opening dark paths that had yet to be explored by anyone in the Kingdom. An edict was given that all Wizards practicing such foul arts would be sentenced to death for treason against the King himself. A small civil war broke out among those who followed the dark arts and those who wished to see the King's law maintained. Lasting only a few days, the rebellious Wizards fled to the south of the Kingdom to the uncharted wastes. There, in the sands of the dessert region, they continued their studies in earnest.
Thus the Cult of the Jaded Fire was created, their hatred for the King and his lands driving them to contact demonic forces in hopes of revenge. They opened a portal to the dark realms and sought the council of a powerful Demon Lord. After forging a very dangerous contract with the Lord of Hell, they began preparations to lead an assault against the land. The contract simply stated that for a supply of demonic blood to fuel their dark campaign, the cultists would claim their old home in the name of the Demon Lord. If they failed, they would haunt this world in a constant attempt to retain the land at whatever cost. Once it was signed and agreed upon, the cultists began channeling their dark portals to allow horrible soldiers of Hell into our realm. Together, they began attacking settlements and strongholds held by the Kingdom.
The Army of the King was quick to react, sparking a mighty war that waged for many months. The Cultists had the advice of their new demonic allies, allowing them to use advanced tactics against their common foe. It was then that an Order of Crusaders rose up against the evil army. The Order of the Bladed Vigil rose in the name of the King, using their powers of the Holy Light to vanquish the demonic forces. The forces of Hell were pushed back to their home in the dessert and eventually defeated by the King's Army with the aid of the Bladed Vigil. The Cultists were slain and the portals connecting this realm to the plane of Hell was locked away far underground in an Arcane Prison.
Many years have passed since the fateful battle against the Jaded Fire. Our Kingdom has won it's independence from the old Dominion and now controls the lands once battled over in that conflict. As settlements expanded and trade has blossomed, the outpost of Shifting Sands has been planted near the edge of the crown's land. The small shire of Shifting Sands was founded on the outskirts of civilized lands, hoping to make a beach head into the wilderness to ensure the safety of traveling merchants. The Bladed Vigil still stands post at this small town, but it's numbers have fallen immensely. The desserts hold many dangers, though. Many smugglers, looters, and bandits roam the roads to prey on civilians and a dark presence has been felt stirring in the night. It is now the job of the brave members of this shire to protect the King's land and their homes from any threat.
Thus the Cult of the Jaded Fire was created, their hatred for the King and his lands driving them to contact demonic forces in hopes of revenge. They opened a portal to the dark realms and sought the council of a powerful Demon Lord. After forging a very dangerous contract with the Lord of Hell, they began preparations to lead an assault against the land. The contract simply stated that for a supply of demonic blood to fuel their dark campaign, the cultists would claim their old home in the name of the Demon Lord. If they failed, they would haunt this world in a constant attempt to retain the land at whatever cost. Once it was signed and agreed upon, the cultists began channeling their dark portals to allow horrible soldiers of Hell into our realm. Together, they began attacking settlements and strongholds held by the Kingdom.
The Army of the King was quick to react, sparking a mighty war that waged for many months. The Cultists had the advice of their new demonic allies, allowing them to use advanced tactics against their common foe. It was then that an Order of Crusaders rose up against the evil army. The Order of the Bladed Vigil rose in the name of the King, using their powers of the Holy Light to vanquish the demonic forces. The forces of Hell were pushed back to their home in the dessert and eventually defeated by the King's Army with the aid of the Bladed Vigil. The Cultists were slain and the portals connecting this realm to the plane of Hell was locked away far underground in an Arcane Prison.
Many years have passed since the fateful battle against the Jaded Fire. Our Kingdom has won it's independence from the old Dominion and now controls the lands once battled over in that conflict. As settlements expanded and trade has blossomed, the outpost of Shifting Sands has been planted near the edge of the crown's land. The small shire of Shifting Sands was founded on the outskirts of civilized lands, hoping to make a beach head into the wilderness to ensure the safety of traveling merchants. The Bladed Vigil still stands post at this small town, but it's numbers have fallen immensely. The desserts hold many dangers, though. Many smugglers, looters, and bandits roam the roads to prey on civilians and a dark presence has been felt stirring in the night. It is now the job of the brave members of this shire to protect the King's land and their homes from any threat.