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The Athlethan Chronicles - The Scabbard of Eternity
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The Athlethan Chronicles - The Scabbard of Eternity

34 Chapters
Author:CLLawrence
Status:completed
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Completed Book one of the Chronicles of Athlethan. In an age when the world was but a fledgling realm, where the forces of darkness loomed, a single blade, forged from the sacred Scatach metal, stood as the embodiment of hope. Another sword, crafted from the rarest of earth's elements, was melted down to give life to the twelve mystical swords of the twelve sovereigns, among them Amerghin, whose heart was enticed by the malevolence of the Dark Lord, Mac Roth. He was beckoned to serve as a sub-Lord, destined to rule the entire world. Yet, in the first great battle, these twelve enchanted swords met their doom, their fragments reforged within the blazing forges of Sennol Uathach to give birth to the mighty blade known as Mac-Roth. In a moment of destiny, Tuatha unsheathed Salchah, the bane of Senol Uathach, from the Scabbard of Athlethan, raising it high. "Behold, this is the very blade that has been passed down through the ages, from my ancestors and back to Daanan Findabair, the inaugural Riangbra warrior. Legend has it that he communed with the very creator and was gifted this blade." "My true name is Tuatha Daanan Findabair, son of Aillel, the sovereign of Ath-Lethan. I am embarked upon a quest to rally the armies of all nations to wage a war against Mac-Roth." Above all, Amerghin coveted Salchah and the Scabbard of Athlethan. He held knowledge of its hidden power, that the  ruler and guardian of the sword and its scabbard would be granted an extended life. This was the enigmatic force concealed within this coveted relic. The Dark Lord himself had drawn from a similar well to prolong his existence, but the source of his power was steeped in darkness, emanating from the deep recesses of the earth's crust. In contrast, the Scatach steel's power hailed from the stars and bore within it a luminous essence, one of healing and benevolence. However, these virtues were not the desires of Amerghin. His hunger was for power, and power alone. Only one obstacle stood in his way - Tuatha, the bearer of the Scatach Sword called Salchah encased within the Scabbard of Athlethan. Alongside his companions and newfound love, Tuatha embarked on an epic odyssey through the uncharted territories, seeking his own destiny and answering the fervent cries of the people of the Deep Lands.