The Legacy of Thorn Bane
*** First POV Intro ***
My name is Damon Bane, and I am the vampire prince of House Strom. I have lived for centuries, but the legacy of my father Thorn Bane still haunts me to this day. My father was a powerful vampire lord who ruled over the kingdom with an iron fist. He was feared and respected by all who knew him, and his power was unmatched.
But with great power comes great responsibility, and my father was not always responsible. He was known for his cruelty and his thirst for blood. He would often kill without reason, and his subjects lived in fear of him. I was just a young boy when he died, but I still remember the terror he instilled in me as a child.
As his son, I inherited his power and his legacy. But I did not want to be like him. I wanted to be different, to be better. So I set out on a journey to find myself and to find a way to break free from his shadow.
It was not an easy journey. I faced many challenges along the way, both physical and emotional. But I persevered, and eventually, I found what I was looking for.
I discovered that the key to breaking free from my father's legacy was to embrace my power and use it for good. I learned that true strength comes not from fear and intimidation, but from compassion and understanding.
And so I returned to House Strom, ready to take my place as its new leader. But I knew that it would not be easy. Some still feared me because of my father's legacy, and some sought to use me for their gain.
But I was determined to prove them wrong. I was determined to show them that I was not my father's son, that I was my person with my destiny. This began my reign as the vampire prince of House Strom.
Chapter 1
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The Red Seas have never been so gruesome and vile. Human bones are rinsed off on the island shores, where live forms defile all entities and where never seen or heard. The chaos of war, revenge, and blood spilled in the kingdoms of Fae Fawn and Noxus ruled by late kings and queens.
Evilness, death, and sacrifices were what they knew and what they learned. Any sign of weakness is seen as a disease, such diseases must be eliminated. No one has survived a great war between both kingdoms and in this case, it's not about to change.
The dawn breaks awakening the hire of a new King Demon Bane. He shall take control and rule over House Strom as his late father once did, being the only male child next to him. Though his mother Claudia Bane is known to be manipulative, greedy, and cruel. Poisoning the heart of her son and people close to her. Her only alliance is that of the throne, who sits next and who will rule over the house storm.
She trained and taught her son all that is to know about becoming a great vampire ruler, what it takes to be great, and what you must sacrifice to retain the throne. Demon could only learn from the best if not the dangerous.
Invitations were sent by white pigeons to the kingdoms of Fae Fawn and Noxus to witness the descent of the new king of house Storm. The time for House Storm to have a new ruler has arrived.
The day of the coronation…
Queen Claudia ensured that all the preparations were perfect for her son's coronation. From the large halls to the bouquet, the meals, the decorations, and the music set in the right order.
" Psst, come here" Queen Claudia calls out to one of her servants at a distance.
" Yes my Queen, you asked for me?" Replied the servant bowing in respect.
" Go, get our new King. It is time." She tells him, gesturing her fingers and she goes down east.
meanwhile at demons' chambers…
He dresses in a black and red robe, fitted with red blood gemstones from his upper body, accompanied by two daggers at both sides around his waist. Steel iron boots and steel armory shaped his tall, huge body. A king is born to rule, a great priceless smirke growling matching his unweaving power.
Suddenly a knock on his door…
" Who dares interrupt?" Goes Damon, glancing at himself in a mirror.
" My lord, Queen Claudia has asked for you concerning your coronation." The servant tells him.
"All right, go tell my mother I'll be down shortly," Damon tells him, his voice echoing through his iron door.
The clock ticked past 3 pm, and suddenly a loud sound of horns and trumpets blew over the kingdom of house storm. The time has arrived for Damon to take his place as the new ruler. The giant iron-black gates flew open as the two kingdoms of Fae Fawn and Noxus fled in. The king and queen of both kingdoms lead the process fully guarded with arms with weaponries.
All attendants arrive at the great hall. At the center, a long table and chairs are placed. With circular rolls of the balcony where other guests seats. The table is mainly for the King and Queen, as well as the nobles of the kingdom.
Everyone takes their seats, as a heart-shaken piano waltz song titled; "Bloodletting" echoes around the atmosphere. It played for ten to fifteen minutes as everyone awaited their new King.
*Trumpet blows* Inviting Her Majesty's Queen Claudia Bane and lord Damon Bane! Goes the steward leading the anchor of the event. Everyone stands on their feet as they watch the new king take his seat at the table.
Soon after the song stops and everyone's attention is drawn to Queen Claudia who hits a spoon on a ceramic cup.
*Ehem, clears throat* We all have gathered today on the dark gloomy night skies on this beautiful occasion to witness my son's coronation as the new king of House Storm. For years both our Kingdoms have been at war for power, vengeance, and blood. You all seek a beholder who would keep both kingdoms balanced and here is he before you all Damon Bane, the son of the late King Thorn Bane.
*Everyone cheers and claps* Now my son, it is time to take your place as King.
" All rise!" Queen Claudia announces.
Immediately trumpets and pianos play melodies. Damon climbs up the ten steps leading to the throne made of 12 blades surrounding the left and right sides with human skulls at the two arms of the throne.
Damon stares, caressing the firmness of the texture, and smiles. Turning around, he lifts his head high and sits down on the throne. A staff made of bones called the " Eagle stick" a Ruby round necklace made from dragon's flames called " Two -tales" and finally a crown made of Jews, animal skin, and melted iron steel called " The Crimson" All adorned beautifully on him.
" Kingdom of House Storm! Bow down to your new ruler Damon Bane the king of house storm!" Queen Claudia enchants.
"Long live the king, long shall he reign!" The crowd enchants.
Damon rises from his throne and slowly makes his way forward to the crowd to address them.
" Thank you for honoring our invitation. We are indeed grateful. To my lovely mom who has been so nice to me, I appreciate you, mother. You all are a blessing to our great future! To sustain our future we must make sacrifices. Don't you think? My beloved mother?"
" Yes of course, certainly. " She answers him softly.
"Today, I must make a sacrifice to secure everyone's trust in me," Damon tells the crowd calmly.
" What sacrifices do you want to have in celebration of your name?" Claudia asks him, with a warm voice grasing his hair softly.
" Don't worry Mother, you'll be the first to witness it I promise." He tells in a dynamic way snapping his fingers to a servant close by.
" Yes, my king?" Goes a servant, bowing down in respect.
" Go get me a dagger, a bowl, and some glass wines." He orders waiting patiently for his needs to be attended to.
moments later…
" Here is what you asked for, my king." The servant speaks.
" Good, you may leave my present now" He answers, dropping the items on the large table.
"Now, everyone gathering here today, I want to use this act of sacrifice to show my blood oath to the cause of a great future together."
" Now, mother dear, please come. This sacrifice can't be done without you." He tells her, holding her two hands gently.
" I'm here son, what is it?" She asked him, clapping her hands on his face.
" I know how much you have sacrificed for our kingdom and what lengths you took to ensure that I become king one day. For that, I am grateful but sadly I can't let anyone rule beside me, even my mother." He tells her, taking one of the daggers on the table.
" What, I don't…Ugh!Ugh! S…son, w…what?" Queen Claudia gasps, holding her neck, while blood gushes out inside the bowl.
" Forgive me Mother but I hope you understand" Damon deepens the cut, slaughtering her throat till her head falls off her body.
Everyone gasps in fear and shock at what they have just witnessed. Blood during a coronation is a sign of a bad omen. He takes the bowl of his mother's blood and divides it into 10 glasses.
" Now, drink." He orders them, transcending a vile tone of cruelty.
" If you don't drink, you will die. Understood?" He speaks, taking two sips from his glass.
The glasses were passed around and drunk by everyone, except an unfortunate victim who boldly spoke up.
" I take no part in this fornication, I should die than to witness another war" The strangers answer, spitting at Damon's face.
" Your wish is my command" With the speed of light, he moves within a second to the victim, His Eyes turn red and two long hollow fangs emerge. He dug them into the neck of the stranger, sucking and draining every drop of blood from his body till he died.
" Who's next? ah! It's been a long time since I fed." Now, take his body and my mother's, burn them, and clean up the mess here, Understood?" Damon tells his servant. Heading back to the crowd.
Moments of silence grew more and more. Nobody makes a sound, just soft music is played in the background.
"Sadly, you all have to witness what you saw but it's always been a prophecy. What my mom told you is all non and void. Today I set a new rule that everyone must face! No one will escape it." Damon Bane coldly announced his new reign as the new king of House Storm.
The war of what is to befall is becoming bigger and hotter than the past wars. A new declaration has been made and a new king rises. Only hope can save what calamity befalls the two kingdoms.