Once in his room, Aiden looks around and sees that his room has a bed and a washroom. There's a desk for studying or other things like research. The room seemed fairly bare because Aiden didn't own much before he went into the guild. He settled in and began to look over the gear he was given.
A small chest sat on the bedroom table with a note that said, "Take these items and show the world what you can do. You are among humanity's last line of defense. As a new student be aware of your limits and know that pushing them is how you get true power."
The chest contained a map of the school and surrounding areas or safe hunting zones around the city. One might be lead to think how after all these years has he never seen the outside of the city. The answer is that it was forbidden to leave the city unless you were in the city guard or part of the guilds.
He looks at the map and the system shows it in his head as a holographic and three dimensional figure. After an hour of testing, he realized he could pinpoint locations on the map if he focused on the location. The system would then inlay a mini map and compass in the edge of his vision so he could orient himself and navigate. It also informed him that the more he studied the area the better quality the map would become.
Aiden realized he had found a possible lucrative way to live by selling map data. His map also extended past the provided map's area and was blank except for question marks and other symbols that he realized he would have to decipher so he could unlock the map legend. The first thing he realized is the island he was on stretched for 400 miles in any direction the map seemed to indicate.
The rest of the chest had vouchers for starting equipment along with several heavy bags of coin. Another note was in the chest written in his mentor's handwriting, " So you finally have become a guildsman and can now learn the truths of your past. This chest was used as a distraction to hide the real purpose. Guildmaster and me are the only two who know your true potential right now. As such we have given you your inheritance earlier than planned and ask only that you don't get yourself killed in the name of truth seeking. The answers you seek can be found in Rugerian, the last rampart of humanity, because the truth is this. Humanity has been mostly wiped from the planet and the other islands. Even with abilities we learned that the monsters and beasts also gained abilities at a certain point. The guild is a cover in part for finding those capable of turning the tide because until now we have been eradicated. So take these treasures and change your destiny. "
The bags were heavy with coins but he knew that using it now would draw attention to himself so he took the vouchers and decided it was time to go shopping. He did notice amongst the coins were books and guides.
...
Across the sea and thousands of miles away high atop a island fortress in the frozen north of the planet a voice could be heard echoing through the darkness and the desolation caused by unknown origins.
" My spirit has finally found a vessel. Soon I shall walk this mortal realm again and reclaim what was lost during the great War. I will finally break this seal and get my revenge. The world is begging for power to defeat their enemies and their prayers have loosened my bindings. May my avatar be swift to learn and slow to give mercy. May they show the world the true might of following me and not my self righteous brother."
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In the capital city, on the largest island humanity settled, a tremor was felt in the throne room as if something had awoken. The king of the humans was a man named Vincent, he was given the power of immortality and it was said that while he looked human that he was a native who had risen to the position because humanity had finally caved and needed his help.
As the tremors stop, the man looked worried as he looked to the north and said," I see you are stirring which means you have found yourself a champion and so have I. Let's see who is truly worthy to lead this world out of yet another tragedy caused by your misdeeds my brother."
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In the guild hall on the Isle of Kurzani on the top floor in an ornately furnished room with a view on the grounds all around.
" So a vessel has been found for the gods to play with and deliver their wrath through. May the gods have mercy on us and grant our humble requests. The beasts have become far stronger the last few years and we have reached the bottleneck and the noose. If we can't break the first and cut the second then humanity is no more. I hope the champion is ready for the challenge ahead because life itself holds in the balance."
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Aiden made his way through the guild campus until he found the forge. As fate would have it his new friends were just arriving there and were discussing weapon choices and the selection they had.
They both turn to see him and look at him as they ask, " What are you going to choose as your starting weapon?" Aiden looks at the forge's selection and there are swords of various lengths and styles, maces, flails and other close combat weapons. He sees some more exotic weapons from chains to sickles. The system once again reminds him he needs to do a system check. He looks over his full status.
Aiden Keyes]
[Age: 15]
[Level: 0 Xp 0/100
[Class:???]
[Body:SSSR god - Avatar of Vangar
Ability: SSSR god - Kurza's blessings
Talent: SSSR god - Knowledge of the Ancients]
[Stats]
Strength: 100/100
Dexterity: 90/100
Constitution: 100/100
Intelligence: 80/100
Wisdom: 75/100
Charisma: 50/100
Hidden Stats/Abilities
Luck: 100/100
Aura: 30 ft.
Fearful presence
Powerful Build
Items: Ayuni martial art book(Legendary), special vouchers for Ayuni martial weapons and a thick guide to the known monsters on the Isle.
As he looks at the sheet, he notices that he is now turning into the height of human development. He looks at the book and the system says, " Would you like to begin reading this book?" Aiden replies in his mind, " What exactly is it and yes let's read it?" System replies, " This is a long lost art that originated on the mainland and it utilizes the environment as well as a strong body to perform. The original practicers of the art were called Street dancers because the art could be hidden amongst dance as a distraction technique. Given your body and other gifts it seems your body has long practiced it anyway."
Aiden takes a few minutes as he listens to his friends talk as he mentally hits yes and he feels a rush of information flood his mind along with a mix of memories related to it. It seems that one of his past selves had learned the martial art and as his brethren traveled the world spreading their teachings and opening schools he had been altering it to increase the lethality of the moves. His past self had even designed special gear to maximize his style adaptation. It would appear to Aiden after reading that his past selves had created hundreds or thousands of variants but had yet to create the perfect set of weapons to truly maximize the style.
He approaches the blacksmith and after showing his papers gets taken into a private room. The smith looks at him and says, " So your the one we designed this for. This order has been both a blessing and a curse. Be careful with who sees it as it is worth a king's ransom. This design has been broken into many pieces over the years and so no one person knows what the end product looks like. Would you like me to explain the process and abilities of the gear while you put it on?" Aiden shakes his head Yes and as the smithy opens up a series of display cases the system highlights what it is.
Grey dawn armor set |
(This armor is made from the Class A hide of a King Rhinoceros and has been fused via metallurgical and magical means with the special material called Milite steel then further fused with the chitin of a Hercules beetle and the sap of the crimson cedar. It is believed to be able to withstand a strike from a class S monster.)
The smith explains how they stumbled on a weakened King fighting the beetle and took it as a sign from the gods. The materials have been in storage and then put through secret procedures for the last ten years because the Guildmaster before the Red skies had a vision of the skies on fire and a great awakening and that the one to either lead or end the awakening was going to be the one this armor was made for.
He then pulls out a set of blades that the system reads as |Grey stalker|. These blades are beautifully colored a deep jet black that seems to almost bend light around them. They seem to be covered in runes and are shaped like scimitars. The blades themselves give off an aura as they are handed to Aiden.
As he puts on the armor and grabs the blades the blades seem to meld into his armor and sit across his forearms. He is informed they have the melded with the armor and at his waist in a beautiful black scabbard is a reformed blade called Dawn's end and it appears to be a long sword with double edges and long serrated edges designed like waves and a long blood grove down the middle. It's a fearsome looking weapon.
Aiden thanks the blacksmith then begins his journey out and his friends see him and ask if he has taken on a mission yet. He replies he hasn't and as they start walking away Aiden takes a look at his comrades Peter and Ber and sees Peter is using a hand weapon that looks like a long shovel head split into three parts. Ber is holding what can only be described as a mammoth sword. It's handle is so long it can accommodate his four hands if he chose to and the blade is 8 feet long and a foot wide. He calls it a titan blade because it was forged from the body of a Titan. Ber is wearing heavy armor made of thick stone like metal and Peter is wearing light armor that seem to be covered in scales that look like they could help dig.
Aiden asks how they got such special gear to start with and Ber said he didn't get starter gear nor did Peter because their culture already had specific items they used based on their lifestyle and occupation going into the Hall. Peter was a specialist when it came to precious metals and gems while Ber was trained for combat against creatures many times his size.
They walked into the Hall and because they were new they were only Rank F so they needed to do a mission first to prove they could actually hunt and fight in the war. The mission was designed for 3 Rank F's to go out and meet a local tribe of humans and other races to see how they could help the tribes secure a foothold at the forests edge. They gladly took it and left.