Heidelburg, the capital of the Kingdom of Aquileia, stood as a testament to the age-old heritage of the kingdom, with spires and ramparts narrating tales of valor. Today, it was to host a gathering of epochal importance.
King Heinrich von Aquileian began, his voice echoing through the marble halls, "Esteemed leaders, our world stands at the precipice. The singular horror wrought by Lucius upon the Vladovian Dynasty, where he took the lives of thirty-eight million souls, is a dark testament to his might."
Queen Elsa of the Northern Glaciers added, "The Eternal Empire, with its formidable soldiers in their dark ore armor and advanced battle tactics, has us on the back foot. Their prowess in deploying teleportation arrays threatens our traditional defenses."
Duke Leopold of Sunhaven said, "His empire is not just a military force. It's a dark tidal wave sweeping across our lands."
Amidst these deliberations, the Confederation's flag was unfurled. A fortress surrounded by interlinked arms below the words "Gemeinsam stehen wir" boldly declared their resolve.
King Heinrich declared, "Today, we proclaim the creation of the Confederacy. We shall unite under its banner to overcome the menace of the Empire."
The atmosphere then shifted dramatically as three figures, their mere presence dwarfing the mightiest in the hall, entered. Pope Benedictus, the spiritual leader of Church of Light; Magus Ludvig, a paragon of arcane arts; and Sir Gottfried, the living legend of valor – the Sages.
Even King Heinrich, usually unflappable, addressed them with a note of reverence, "The presence of the World Sages, in these trying times, is a glimmer of hope."
Pope Benedictus responded, "We have seen and endured many calamities, but Lucius's actions, especially the soul-devouring rituals, strike at the heart of our world's balance."
Magus Ludvig added, "Such dark sorcery isn't merely an aberration; it's a blight upon the very essence of magic. An abomination!"
Lord Gottfried's voice, unwavering yet filled with concern, revealed, "There is a palpable dread amongst us. The sheer magnitude of Lucius's power, his willingness to obliterate millions without hesitation... It's unsettling, even for us."
Duchess Evira of Hollan hesitated before speaking, "If the World Sages feel such unease, what chance do we mortals have?"
Magus Ludvig reassured, "Our trepidation stems from the potential consequences of Lucius's unchecked power. But remember, combined strength has its own power."
Pope Benedictus interjected, "While you rally against the Eternal Empire, we shall confront Lucius directly. His dark sorcery must be halted."
Baron Friedrich of Lichtenstein, hope evident in his voice, said, "The guidance of the World Sages is invaluable. We'll marshal our strengths, knowing that while we face the Empire's might, the abomination that is Lucius will be directly challenged by unparalleled power."
Lord Gottfried's concluding words resonated with everyone, "Tread with caution, but stand firm in your resolve. Lucius's shadow looms large, but united, we can repel even the darkest of nights."
Plans were laid, strategies formed. The Confederation now bore not just the weight of their kingdoms but the expectations of legends as they sought to reclaim their world from the encroaching darkness.