The "Treatise of Roulae" a law agreed by the concerned kingdoms of Rovae to ensure that the use of magic and it's items are regulated. The four men who went to a rogue Seer to have their item appraised is a direct violation to the protocol. Especially the fact they were carrying a cursed item with them. Their crime is punishable by death.
"We are working under a contract!" One of the bounty hunters protested.
"No one is above the law, especially in these lands!" An enforcer replied.
"We are immune by Gourin Laws!" Antigua, the person who had his hand cut groaned and yelled at the enforcer.
"We do not honor treatise of barbarians or the heathens. These lands and domains, only our laws are applicable. No other else is recognized, not even immunity of foreign scum like you!" Another enforcer replied to him.
"We have no choice then. Men, save your skins!" The bounty hunter in black garb said.
It is the job of Seers to seek the truth, but not all of them believe in the philosophy. Some have turned to the malevolent spirits and beings. Offered their souls and purpose to these evil beings. While others went on their selfish ways. Some went to isolation while others became puppets to lesser beings than themselves, human kings and sometimes warlords.
Emmanuel Lepant is different from all of them. He is keen in identifying to the facts that transpire that would lead him to the truth. Laws are also one of the things that piques his interests. Laws that are made from the just reasoning of man, the very thing he loves and respect. While those of corruption, self-interest and evil are those he detest.
He has been in the land for almost fifty years, despite the time passed he never shown the signs of aging. He is the same as he were the day he set foot on the lands. He is always wearing covering for his head. Pieces of cloth mangled which only exposes his eyes, nose, mouth and his ears. A simple headgear that is made from different types of cloth, dirtied from his travels.
Emanuel who named himself "Agoth the Wanderer" happened to pass by. An enforcer caught his attention and sensed his mysterious yet powerful aura. He tries to ignore him and let him pass by but his companion called his attention who happens to know his alternate identity.
"Alas, isn't it the fool?" The enforcer ignorant of Emmanuel's true identity mocked him.
"I am called Agoth..." Emmanuel said to him.
"Agoth, the fool of the Seven Crests!" The enforcer again mocked him.
The second enforcer who noticed of Emmanuel earlier reprimanded him.
"What are you afraid of? We should take care of trash like him so that we could purify the world of their kind." The enforcer said to his subordinate.
The puritans are the worsts kind of people of the domains of Rovae. The "privileged" think that they are blessed by the gods and their duty is to purify the human race of the unworthy. The enforcer, a privileged citizen by birth thought of Emmanuel, acting like a fool to prevent unwanted attention. Thought that it is his divine right to purge the unworthy therefore he orders to take Emmanuel away.
"Where do you think you're taking me?" Emmanuel asked the enforcer and the soldiers that are taking him.
"Resist no more, fool! It is the divine right of the chosen to cleanse mankind of disease and the unworthy. We shall put you out of your misery!" The enforcer said.
Emmanuel keeps himself silent and stares at the enforcer. Using his skills as a seer, he inspects the parameters that the enforcer and the others have. He skips all of the information of the lesser pawns brought by the two enforcers.
"Nothing interesting about the names and personal stats. Hmmm... this is where it gets interestsing!"
He said to himself reading the stats of his enemy.
Parameter
Favor of Nature: 35
Spirit of Benevolence: 20
Spirit of Malevolence: 50
Parameter of Life: 30
Parameter of Death: 30
"Interesting, but still bad..." Emmanuel snorts which irritated the enforcer in front of him.
While the enforcer was focusing his attention on Emmanuel the four men looks for an opportunity to escape.
"That fool looks like he saved us from these maniacs!" One of the four men sporting a thick beard said.
"What shall we do now?" Antigua said squatting on the ground.
"Can you still stand?" The man in black garb asked him.
"No, I feel weak!" Antigua said loosing so much blood.
"We have to take care of him fast!" One of his companions told the others.
"No, leave me be!" Antigua said and pushed him away.
The enforcer told the other enforcer to take care of the foreigners that violated their laws. After giving the order, the enforcer decided to take care of Emmanuel himself.
"I am called Romero, I shall make sure to make it painless as possible!" He said and draws his blade.
Emmanuel actually came to aid the four men who were set-up by the authorities of Daloria. In order to appease the Crowned Prince. Local authorities had arranged plots to ensure they could extort and even set-up foreigners and some of their wealthy citizens for their pockets and their reputation. In capturing these people, authorities could claim that they have killed foreign criminals and hand them over to the council.
Seeing how corrupt and vile the system of governance there is in the land. Emmanuel came to the rescue. He knows of the nonsense that the enforcer and the people around him tries to do. He also knows that the mercenaries were also innocent.
"I just hope you cease to do your unjust practices. Just for your sake!" Emmanuel said and prepares for battle.
"Amelia!" Emmanuel called her attention which triggers time to freeze.
She walks before him and said, "You summoned me?"
Emmanuel replied with a nod.
"What can I do for you today?" Amelia asked.
"I want to arrange my skills." Emmanuel said.
"Very well, you may be able to do this today. But let me remind you. You cannot rearrange your skills for the next 8 hours due to the strain this causes you." Amelia warned him.
"I understand!" Emmanuel replied.
"Here are your parameters!"
Name: Emmanuel Lepant
Age: 5 Human Year but has the appearance of a 25 year old man.
Sex: Male
Height: 5,9"
Body Build: Average
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown
Statistics
Strength - 45
Speed - 25
Agility - 30
Dexterity - 35
Intelligence - 40
Class: N/A
Skills Available
Strength: Heavy Blow, Two handed weapon, Sword and shield, Two weapons
Speed: Sprint
Agility: Fast hands
Dexterity: Thrust, Aim
Intelligence: Awareness, Tactics
Combination
Str+Agi+Int: Martial Arts
Parameter
Favor of Nature: 40
(Skills available: Human Language(adept))
Spirit of Benevolence: 40
(Skills available: Wind of healing, Luminescence, Clairvoyant)
Spirit of Malevolence: 25
(Skills available: Evil intent, Malice)
Parameter of Life: 50
(Skills available: First Aid)
Parameter of Death: 30
(Skills available: Death blow, Fatal points)
Skills: 5 Slots
(3 active, 3 passive, Unlock (? slots: In need of at least 500 Experience points per slot.) )
1.)'Tactics'- "(Passive) Advanced awareness and knowledge in tactical maneuvers. Giving at least 25% winning chance when outnumbered and 10% chance when outgunned."
2.)'Martial Arts'- "(Passive) Advanced fighting system developed for a certain weapon or fighting style.
3.)'Fatal Points'- "(Active) Strike at enemy's fatal points, has a chance of instant kill by 20%"
4.)'Wind of Healing'- "(Active) Heals minor wounds with wind magic".
5.)'Sprint'- "(Active) Run as fast as you can. Ability gives a boost of movement speed by 20% when not engaged in battle. 10% when engaged in battle).
6.)???
Facing Amelia Emmanuel decided on an ability he wishes to use. "I want to add the ability of sword and shield to my skill slot".
"Are you sure about that?" Amelia asks to confirm.
"I am!" Emmanuel replies.
"Your latest skill has been set. If you need to reset or replace some skills you can only do so after 8 hours!" Amelia said and adds Emmanuel's skill in his skill roster.
Skills:
1.'Tactics' (Passive)
2.'Martial Arts' (Passive)
3.'Fatal Points' (Active)
4.'Wind of Healing' (Active)
5.'Sprint' (Active)
6.'Sword and shield' (Passive)
"Sword and shield allows me to equip these weapons both in my hands!" Emmanuel said and takes both weapons in his hands. Shield to his left and sword to his right.
Moments later, Amelia disappears into thin air and everything unfreezes. The four men feels of the presence that Emmanuel emanated. His aura changed also his gaze.
"Sword and shield eh?" The enforcer observed the weapons that is in Emmanuel's hands.
"That won't protect you!" He said and charges towards Emmanuel swiftly.
The enforcer attacks furiously to Emmanuel who defended his ground against his opponent. The powerful attack was deflected by the shield and he kicks the enforcer away with a powerful attack that hit his ribs.
The enforcer groans in pain as he slowly stands up thrown meters away.
"If you win this duel, all of you can go free. If not, the laws of Malek shall sentence you to death!" He said and clenches his teeth out of pain.