Zowe Somewhere in one of the village households...Thorn wakes up from sleep, and he hears a voice, smooth and gentle, like a warm breeze on a summer day. "Good day, Thorn. I hate to intrude, I'm Miss Andy Burnham, I'm the elder of this village."
Thorn looks to his left-hand side and he sees a woman on a brown sofa sitting there, her presence radiating an aura of calm and wisdom. The woman was wearing an animal skin gown, intricately designed with patterns that seemed to tell a story of their own, and she had jewelry on her neck that sparkled in the dim light of the room.
Thorn: "No, you're not intruding, Miss Burnham, as you can see, I just woke up." His voice was still laced with the remnants of sleep, but there was a hint of curiosity beneath the surface.
Burnham: "You have gotten stronger since the last time I saw you." Her eyes seemed to bore into his soul, as if searching for something hidden beneath the surface.
Thorn: "I was not strong enough then, but now I might be." There was a hint of determination in his voice, a sense of purpose that drove him forward.
Burnham: "You're talking about him?!" Her voice was laced with a mixture of surprise and concern, as if she knew that Thorn's quest for revenge was a path fraught with danger.
Thorn: "You saw him?!" His eyes narrowed, his mind racing with the implications of her words.
Burnham: "I have." Her voice was barely above a whisper, as if she was sharing a secret that only a select few were privy to.
Thorn: (he stands up and asks) "Where have you seen him?" His voice was low and even, but there was a sense of urgency beneath the surface, a sense of desperation that drove him to uncover the truth.
Burnham: "Thorn, you might have gotten stronger, but you're still blind. Can't you see I am evacuating people?" Her words were laced with a sense of sadness, as if she knew that Thorn's blindness was not just physical, but also emotional.
Thorn listens intently as Burnham continues to speak, her words painting a vivid picture in his mind. "As soon as I heard that your village was attacked, I looked into it, I have seen it all, The future and his past."
Thorn: "That must have taken a toll on you." His voice was laced with empathy, as if he understood the weight of Burnham's words.
Burnham: "My eyes... I can no longer see. I have lost sight of this world, it's a world full of betrayal. Those who believe in loyalty always find pain. Whoever issued the concept of trust in this world has brought nothing but pain and suffering. Thorn, your eyes only capture what light can shape. We put our trust on them too much and fail to see what's up ahead. I have seen it all, what has and what's to come." Her words were laced with a sense of resignation, as if she had given up on the world and its ways.
Thorn: "So that means you won't be telling me... What you saw, it's about Theodoros." His voice was laced with a sense of frustration, as if he knew that Burnham held the key to unlocking the secrets of his past.
Burnham: "Yes." Her voice was barely above a whisper, as if she was sharing a secret that only Thorn was meant to hear.
Thorn: "All I know about him is that he's the reason Aerthys was split into four parts of itself, and he was sealed, and his family was exiled. But most of all, he initiated a war against Aerthys, and knowing that he came close to winning, I cannot let his seal break. That's why I need to defeat that beast, and also get revenge for my wife and village." His voice was laced with a sense of determination, as if he was willing to do whatever it took to achieve his goals.
Burnham: "You seek revenge? I'm not surprised." (She smiles, a hint of sadness in her eyes)
At that moment, a glimpse of Thorn's past is revealed. He was lying down, injured and alone, but he opened his eyes and saw a shadow of a man coming closer toward him.
In the Greenlands, Mole struggles to find his breath as he stares directly at a being he has never seen before. A colossal structure of wood bends down, staring at him, its full size reaching 59 feet.
Terri charges to attack, but a deep voice speaks to her, "Fear not, my child, I mean no harm." Terri stops her attack, and Mole, still shocked, takes in the sight of Emeralok.
Emeralok speaks to Mole, "You have grown quite a lot, but of course, it has only been a few days. But I see time differently." Mole, still trying to process what he is seeing, stammers out a greeting.
Emeralok introduces himself, "My apology, I have yet to introduce myself. I was entitled Emeralok Vardani, and what is your name, human child?" Mole, still in awe, manages to stammer out his name, "Mole, my name is Hosi Mole, son of Thorn."
Emeralok's expression changes, and he says, "Keep my child safe. You chose her, and she chose you. Become each other's hope." Mole, still trying to process everything, thanks Emeralok.
Emeralok notices Mole's curiosity and asks, "By the way, you look like you have questions. Do you know anything about Theodoros?" Mole's eyes light up, and he asks, "Who is he? Why does the mention of his name bring fear to people?"
Emeralok's expression becomes somber, and he says, "I do not know his story, I was not born at his time, but what I know is that I must live on and protect this land." Mole asks why Emeralok is protecting the land, and Emeralok explains that there is a prophecy.
"In the time that is to come, a man from the land of milk and honey shall stand and face the truth of this world." Emeralok explains that he was born to bring this prophecy to pass. He adds that he does not know Theodoros' story, but centuries have passed, and he still hears his cries.
Meanwhile outside of Aerthys in a neighbouring continent (Dilyla) in a town called (Oupa) . A group of people have gathered in the town square, A gathering called by the Ace warriors ( Ace warriors are some of the strongest people in a Continent)Why have they gathered? To welcome new members to their teams , some member have qualified through hard work and some through tournaments. So who are the surprising new candidates?
4 days till the kings gathering the world is about to enter a new age
Its a sunny day , the sky is clear in Thorn Village, Lloyd is sitting in the kitchen reading a book. Shawn is washing dishes . Zephyr knocks and opens the door and enters the house"good morning " and Lloyd and Shawn repond to him kindly.
Shawn: is Mole done with his training today
Zephyr: (pulls a sit and sits down ) Yes but he said he needed an adventure so his exploring the Greenlands with that Terragrim as his guide .
Shawn:That sounds like him
Lloyd closes his book and says " i dont understand why would anybody read this fairy tail book" Zephyr looks at him " Can i take a look at it please " he takes it and reads the title" ooh so its one of this huh" Lloyd ask Zephyr " what do you mean by that ? Do you know of this book?"
Zephyr: I have never laid my eyes on this book but i know of its name . This is a book with no Author the key in history .
Lloyd: But that nothing but an fashion fairy tale , Everybody knows it, I just didnt know the title of this book .I wasted my time trying to read it .
Zephyr: This is volume 6 , (He opens the book)aaaah ( He reads the first page) A very long ago in land not so distant there was a nation ruled by one king . The king had 2 children, twins , One boy and a girl . The princess grew up to be a beautiful and woman and the prince became a strong and a wonderful prince, The King gave the princess a choice , She can mary a man of her choosing if she lets her brother take over the thrown . The princess agreed . A few later she found a man , He was a thief , He fell in love with her dancing and she fell in inlove with charms and bravery .They soon got merried after the theif proposed with a wonderful gift and they all lived happily ever after. ( He closes the book after just reading one page)
Lloyd: You see , Its just a fairy tale .
Zephyr: ( He opens the book again ) mmmmh , The second page speaks about the king of Aerthys,Seems this hole book has all information about his decision on dividing Aerthys into four Nations .
Lloyd: Mmmm deviding the Aerthys, wait Aerthys was a one nation ? . I didnt read that far.
Zephyr: You can have it back.(he gives it back)
Lloyd:(he grabs the book)Thanks , wait a minute ,This part of the book seems to be written by hand ,Actually the hole book except the first page. That means there are only one book for each volume , And i volume 6. But i wonder why is it on the library?and why the first page a fairy tale story, (he hold hes head)I guess its meant to deceive people...
Shawn brings food to Zephyr " When he starts talking like that he wont stop ,Lloyd can think aloud so this is the results
Lloyd:.....
Lloyd talks as he leaves the room and nobody is listening to him.
A distant away from Thorn village ,There is a village called Zowe , a village reach in spice and it is a village that is as big a a town and it here where a man by the name of Thorn had appeared.
In his arrival the village people welcomed him with open arms , But they new his arrival had a course , So immediately after Thorns Arrival they helped him to prepare for battle .But how did they immediately know that he was to come? Well see as the story goes on.
As people of zowe prepare for battle ,In Ignisia the
Castle hall is being prepared . Tables are being set and the wall are full of curtains that decorate the room, and this room a new chapter will begin ,one that will hold the faith of Aerthys.
Meanwhile in the Greenlands, Mole explore the new regions with Terri . Mole knows the forest really well , this is due to his experience in chacing Terri around. But he has never reached the deepest part of the forest. The Greenlands is known for its strange creatures but its famous area around Aerthys known to be the home of Emelarok verdani the sentinel of the forest
Mole continues to walk deeper into the forest
Mole : There is an old lady in our village who likes to tell stories,Terri . Stories about the legendary creatures in Aerthys.
He continues to walk with Terri deep into the forest
Mole: We grew up listening to her during a campfires. But the story that i liked the most was that of Emelarok verdani the sentinel of the Greenlands.
Mole and Terri reach the centre of the Greenlands , at sight they immediately see a river. Formed like a dam and splitting into 4 streams supplying water all over the Greenlands. Around the river sides flowers bloom , Beautiful flowers , the area was very peaceful as Mole looked amazed by the beauty of this area.
Mole: wow it is beautiful , but this is not what im here for. Terri i dont know if you understand but seing this legend would be the greatest achievement of my life. According to the granny , the Emeralok was born from the heart of the Greenlands, where the land's primal energy resonated with the whispers of the forest. The creature's creation was said to be a response to the region's need for protection against those who would seek to desecrate the land...
As Mole is about to continue the trees behind him and front of him move in a circle closing his path. At that moment Terri stands on guard as she stares aggressively at the direction they came from . At that moment The trees open slowly as Mole witness a creature he has never seen before a colossal creature.
A memory comes back to Mole of the time on a campfire he ask the granny "what Emeralok look like?"
Granny: He is a colossal, humanoid creature crafted from living wood. Its body resembles a fusion of ancient tree trunks, with gnarled branches and roots that seem to grow and twist in every direction. The creature's skin shimmers with a vibrant, emerald green hue, as if infused with the essence of the Greenlands' lush vegetation.
Mole could not believe his eyes as he witnesses Emeralok Verdani
4days till the kings summit
To be continue
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*Name:* Emeralok Verdani
*Appearance:* The Emeralok is a colossal, humanoid creature crafted from living wood. Its body resembles a fusion of ancient tree trunks, with gnarled branches and roots that seem to grow and twist in every direction. The creature's skin shimmers with a vibrant, emerald green hue, as if infused with the essence of the Greenlands' lush vegetation.
*Legend:* According to ancient lore, the Emeralok was born from the heart of the Greenlands, where the land's primal energy resonated with the whispers of the forest. The creature's creation was said to be a response to the region's need for protection against those who would seek to desecrate the land.
As the legend goes, the Emeralok roams the Greenlands, watching over the forests and its inhabitants. It is said that the creature can communicate with the trees and the creatures of the forest, summoning them to its aid when necessary. Those who have claimed to have seen the Emeralok speak of its awe-inspiring presence, and the sense of peace and tranquility that follows in its wake.
*Powers and Abilities:*
1. *Wooden Fortitude*: The Emeralok's body is incredibly resilient, able to withstand massive amounts of damage before showing signs of wear.
2. *Nature's Fury*: The creature can summon the fury of the forest, unleashing powerful storms, summoning roots to bind its enemies, or even growing vines to restrain and disorient foes.
3. *Healing Touch*: The Emeralok can channel the life force of the forest to heal wounds, restore balance to the natural world, and even revive withered or dying plants.
4. *Camouflage*: The creature can blend seamlessly into its surroundings, becoming nearly invisible among the trees and foliage of the Greenlands.
To be continued...