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Chapter 3 - The Rising of a Star

The year is 2142, and the world order is in complete disarray. The lands of Tanjore are almost burnt down after a ravaging clan war (fuelled further by the influence of the Dark Souls). Families vanished, survivors barely alive, and many children are left without their parents, or siblings, or both… Jasim and Fazil were amongst the few survivors of the devastating aftermath, and they were only 7 years old. They were saved by Haydar Shaam, one of the former rebels that fought against the merciless Vampire regime. A subgroup of the Dark Souls organisation, the Vampires were known for their extreme ways of torture and extortion. Haydar takes the 2 estranged children, and helps them recover from the shock and trauma of the war…

3 months later, half of Tanjore has been restored. Haydar Shaam gathers the people and addresses them…

Haydar: My fellow town folks! The damage caused by the clan wars is significant. To prevent such an aftermath, I've decided to open a training tavern, and the ones who are interested can join… Myself and my warriors will train the volunteers. Are you ready to take on the challenge?!

The public responds positively. Haydar opens the registration booth, and the surviving youth volunteer to provide their names. He then goes to his safe place to check up on Jasim and Fazil…

Haydar: My lions! Come on here… Are you both feeling better?

Jasim: Yes sir, we're feeling better…

Fazil: (sobs) But the grief never goes away…

Haydar: Jasim… Fazil… Are you ready to get some training from me, and take your revenge eventually?

Jasim and Fazil: Yes sir!

Haydar: That's great, let's begin our training then…

And so, Jasim and Fazil start their rigorous warfare trainings at the age of 7 under the supervision of Sir Haydar Shaam himself… Within the span of 5 years, Haydar has turned Jasim and Fazil into talented and skilful fighters. At the age of 13, both Jasim and Fazil have taken part in about 4 missions, and the year later, that had doubled to 8, 6 of which were successful… At the end of the year, Haydar calls Jasim and Fazil to his presence…

Haydar: Your training has paid off, and it has done wonders to both of you. Now, it is time for you to spread your wings and fly to greater heights… But first, you will need to learn how to use your mind effectively…

Fazil trains for 3 more years, and later takes over the leadership of the Rawther clan. Meanwhile, Jasim trains for a year, and is sent to Anatolia at the age of 15, to join the Destaani…