Literary Revenant
One Thousand Club
Ris'Saliance Aior
Rise of the Necromacy
The History of Vian
Mystery, Adventure, Romance, and Fantasy. These forces drive many of our stories and legends, inspiring us to do many great and/or terrible things. In many instances, some of us would like to immerse ourselves into these worlds freeing ourselves of all the harsh realities of life, but this in most cases is impossible. Well, now I give you the chance to be free and immerse yourselves into the world of Vian, and I, Kaiser Zerath, will lead you through a great journey filled with stories beyond your mind's comprehension. First, you must learn about Vian itself... There are Seven Kingdoms in Vian, all of them powerful, and all of them great.
Dara'Okarthel, The Kingdom of the Dragons, is the first kingdom, spanning back to the dawn of time. Thyeron, The Kingdom of the Basilisks, is the second kingdom, also spanning back to the dawn of time. Voral, The Kingdom of the Moon Elves, is the third kingdom, and is the smallest kingdom of Vian. Alver, The Kingdom of the Sun Elves, is the fourth kingdom, coming from the distant realm of Alver. Gul'Thrak , The Kingdom of the Dwarves, is the fifth kingdom, thriving within the frozen mountains. Orzhaan, The Kingdom of the Orcs, is the sixth kingdom, a proud land with mighty warriors. Finally Joten, The Kingdom of Humans, is the seventh kingdom, and is the largest kingdom of Vian.
The Seven Kingdoms live in a delicate balance of power and equality; none dare challenge the other lest they have the desire to begin a great war. Recently in the year 653 of the Celian Age, the Sun Elves waged a war against Humanity. Their leader, Emperor Elzaniel Nathrien, saw humans as weak beings who didn't deserve a place on Vian. In the first few years of the war, Joten was decimated by Elzaniel's onslaught, reaching out to the other kingdoms for help. When no help came he took matter in his own hands.
King Melnorix of Joten secretly formed a school for especially powerful soldiers. Soldiers from all of Joten were drafted in so that they may betrained to fight against this powerful enemy. Here, students were put through deadly tasks, excruciating simulations, and horrifying tests.When the first graduates left the school, they led an endless set of espionage missions against Alver, assassinating leaders, destroying supplies, and even sacking major cities.
The strongest of these soldiers, Aior, led his comrades against the Paladins of Alver in an epic duel between elf and man. The students won, defeating the elves without a scratch on themselves. With the new elite soldiers at his disposal, King Melnorix led a final assault against Elzaniel, defeating him at the Battle of Solasuun, but at a heavy cost: Aior and most of his comrades were killed. Both Kingdoms were left scarred and heavy in debt. Elzaniel and his personal guard were banished back to Alver where they now roam around their lands in an endless Alveric Exodus. To remember the great soldier Aior, Melnorix named the school: Ris'Saliance Aior, meaning, "In salute to all who followed Aior."
The School still stands today in honor of the legendary warriors who turned the tide against the war with the Sun Elves. A statue of the original graduates stands at the center in honor of the brave soldiers who fought and died to save Joten.
Your story
Your story starts at Ris'Saliance Aior, the school designed to forge students from all kingdoms into hardened soldiers. Here, the humanoid races send their strongest, fastest, and smartest children to become legends. The year is 672 of the Jotenic Age, and a new group of students has now made the journey to the gates of Aior; eagerly waiting for the potential adventure ahead.
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