Year 0002, The Imperium
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In the Empire of Elms-Arkanus, Emperor Janus Cornwall was sitting on his imperial throne; beneath him were his many advisors and grand advisors.
They have gathered together for a special meeting that would concern the upcoming Grand Assembly.
The discussion is currently about the preparations for the arrival of the many kings, sovereigns, grand nobles, and nobles of the Empire and its many allies.
In this meeting they would also discuss the current issues that the entirety of the Empire and the continent are facing.
As rumors of the darkness that was once kept away from the shores of the Arkanus Continent have begun springing up here and there.
Although they have already defeated some of the Great Evil and its Dark Forces, who have been sent here as aides to the war,
During their conquest to free the People of Elms from the Fresco League of Kingdoms and its allies.
But they have sprung up once more, especially in places where the current Elms-Arkanus Empire was not allied with or they have not conquered yet.
The Great Evil and its Dark Forces have taken hold and used those kingdoms and sovereignties as a foothold for a much more sinister and greater invasion.
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This Great Evil and Darkness that had once wrought havoc in these lands was destroyed a long, long time ago.
And its remnants were banished by the Empire of Arkanus from this continent.
But ever since the destruction of the Empire of Arkanus, the remnants of this Great Evil and its Dark Forces, who have grown in power on a different continent, have begun their slow invasion again.
They have been supporting in the shadows the actions taken by the Fresco League of Kingdoms and those of their allies.
Those other vulturous kingdoms and sovereignties, who had been eliminating or enslaving the remnants of the Arkanus Empire.
The Great Evil and its Dark Forces have also been slowly planting seeds of distraught, destruction, mayhem, and chaos back in the continent of Arkanus.
Poisoning the minds of the kings and sovereigns of the continent and taking them as footholds.
And this upcoming Grand Assembly would determine the fates of everyone living on this continent.
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Emperor Janus and his advisors have long been presented to the Great Elders of Elms.
The hidden technology that has been preserved and passed on by their ancestors, from generation to generation, even during their enslavement.
These technologies are the ones that have been previously used to fight and completely seal off the continent from these invaders.
But right now that technology has been lost or sealed by the Great Evil and its Dark Forces, which have taken hold of 1/4th of the continent.
But surely since it has been brought back to light, a reactivation of it in the western, central, and some of the eastern parts of the continent would slowly be implemented once again.
As the darkness has already been starting wars and skirmishes on the borders of their eastern allies, who are a lot closer to the enemies.
Maybe to unify the east and take hold of 1/3 of the continent.
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The Grand Advisor, who is the representative of the Great Elders of Elms, has spoken his thoughts on the matter.
"Your Imperial Majesty, these are the records that were kept by our wise ancestors in their fight against the forces of the Great Evil and its Dark Forces, who had once sought to eradicate this continent from the World of Centuury.
The wise and brave emperor of Arkanus has given access to such records to the other Grand Noble Houses that had sworn their fealty as faithful vassals to the Empire.
Luckily our House of Elms was one of the fortunate Houses.
That was given access to such records and have kept safe of the documents, by the order of the Emperor.
It is already high time, in my opinion, that you lay claim to the remaining lands of this continent.
And raise your Royal Imperial House Banners in these wayward Kings and Sovereigns.
Who have remained defiant and have been poisoned and taken hold of by the Great Forces of Darkness and Evil.
Only you, the chosen one, could unite this continent once more. "
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Janus stared at his Grand Advisor and the many advisors before him.
He saw that they have no ulterior motives in their eyes, hearts, and thoughts.
And they felt that it was their duty to save the continent from this growing threat in their East.
But for now the invasion has been kept at bay by the Great Forests of Arkanus and its Great Caldera from any swift invasion.
To the new Capital Region, which is located in the western part of the continent.
You see, the former Capital Region was in the central part of the continent, greatly dividing it into three: the Western, the Central, and the Eastern major subcontinents of Arkanus.
Right now it is no longer habitable, as the ancient dragons and other mighty beings have occupied it and sealed it off from the influence of the world.
Janus knew of this because it was the place where he was thrown and grew up eventually.
But unless you are one of those tribal people who have managed to live in harmony with the different powers for thousands of years.
Then as a mortal being, you would not have survived a single second.
Those tribes were also the ones that have found the baby Janus and have adopted, raised, and given him his current name, Janus Cornwall.
He also has barred the Empire and its allied Kingdom/Sovereignties from occupying the once Capital Region of Arkanus.
As he knew that the Fierce and Mighty Dragon King wouldn't let it be, if such a thing were ever to remotely happen.
And also currently the 'Dragon Prince Chronusfyre Solumbra,' who has become his friend, companion, and guardian beast, was also here in the Imperial Palace, hiding away from the gazes of his tyrant of a father.
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So he wasn't so worried about the threat in their East, unless their allies there would call for help.
Then he would gladly march his Imperial Army there.
It is also the reason why the Grand Assembly is going to be held, so he could know of their opinions of their rebellious neighbors.
And to give him the proper justification for their planned invasion and unification of the continent.
And Janus spoke to his advisors and grand advisor.
"Very well, if indeed this threat in our East would wreak more havoc and gain a greater foothold in the Eastern subcontinent.
Then we shall march and destroy them finally, uniting this continent once more.
But it would only be at the behest of our allies, as we need a proper justification of such an invasion on their home front.
For now, in the upcoming Grand Assembly, I shall personally see how they feel towards it.
Now go and prepare for their arrival. "
"We have received your orders!!!"
All of his advisors and grand advisor shouted in unison and bowed before they all hurriedly left.
An excited whisper escaped his lips.
"A new enemy that I could focus my life on has emerged once more; an interesting battle would be upon me once again."
Janus smiled sinisterly as he gazed at the abyss that is marching in front of him.