Advancements in both technological and intellectual understanding are vital towards maintaining the consistent progression of humanity. The intellectual thinkers of society are those who force their way through seemingly unbreakable plateaus, surpassing the unthinkable and helping to bring forth the dawn of a new era. However, human greed remains a phenomenon never to be underestimated. In the distant past, co-operation was repeatedly cast aside for the betterment of a single country, a small group of people or even the nihilistic desires of a single entity. None more-so than the infamous God's of war including: Alexander the Great, Genghis Khan the Mongolian butcher, Julius Caesar the Dictator of Life, Gilgamesh the all-conquering king of Uruk and many others.
Regardless of the vastly differing underlying intentions between these mighty rulers, the final outcome remained unchanged. Constantly overcoming seemingly insurmountable odds in a bid to either expand the borders of their vast empires, or protect and maintain their land and leadership.
In April 1955, Albert Einstein (arguably the greatest theoretical physicist to have ever existed), finally departed from our world. In June 1965 in New Jersey, USA: Deep within Einstein's personal study, a curious memo was found carefully hidden inside a locked drawer. Hurriedly scribbled onto the memo were 3 cryptic words: What is Artemesia???
Artemesia was depicted as a mythical beast within Egyptian Hieroglyphics, a glorious weapon of immeasurable power by the almighty Spartans, a biblical deity by the all-conquering Romans and even the gateway to immortality by the brutal and somewhat unhinged Mongolian butcher Genghis Khan. Every new discovery refuted previous well-held beliefs, inevitably causing a concurrent shift in perception of the mythical element. Frustratingly, historians constantly found themselves returning to Einstein's original question.
In 2040, hidden deep within the catacombs of modern-day Baghdad (Babylon), Artemesia was finally discovered. Similar to a meteorite in shape, the roughly 2-metre-wide crystalline sphere contained multiple jagged edges protruding outwards. Reflecting light to an absolute minimal, the glossy black surface was referenced as: "Frighteningly ominous; As if contained deep within the bowels of its belly lay an endless swirling void, unashamedly devouring light and matter as if for its own survival."
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However, Artemesia's highly anticipated reveal would remain temporarily on hold as the newest discovery was immediately confiscated for so-called, "research purposes" by the newly-formed WFA (World Freedom Alliance). A group containing representatives from every continent, tasked with the protection of Earth and upholding both justice and freedom of expression for all its inhabitants.
Subsequently, Artemesia's limitless power was eventually revealed: When placed in contact with a human host, Artemesia is able to exponentially boost abilities you inherently possess. These include any physical abilities as well as allowing you to tap into the aura of the surrounding area, utilising earth's seven natural elements to invoke deadly magical skills.
Fast-forward to the year 2045, whereupon the WFA's research and development team created specialised necklaces containing fragments of Artemesia. Due to Artemesia's ability to increase inherent abilities, a select few devastatingly talented young-adults were chosen to act as hosts; utilising their youthful exuberance, physical strength, fighting abilities and an unerring resonation towards the natural elements. Tasked with serving judgement upon those individuals deemed as having placed humanities sovereignty at risk, this elite squad of endlessly talented individuals became appropriately named: The Soldiers of Light.
Present day: April 4th 2053
Before arriving at your predetermined bias, begin by asking yourself this simple question: What is evil?? Rapists, serial killers, paedophiles and ruthless dictators would all fall under the umbrella of "evil". Yet one man's dictator is another man's exalted leader and likewise, one man's suicide bomber is another man's freedom fighter. Perception and points of view remain crucial; never allow yourself to be swayed into rash decisions or hurried judgments.
The line separating good and evil remains as fragile as the humble spider's web. Break the thread and within the blink of an eye, jovial friendship will suddenly revert into boundless and unquenchable hatred. Darkness births within the light; never allow the dazzling light to blind you from noticing the impending apocalypse. Balance will always exist and evil lies much closer than you think.