Sumas 17, 1007
“Look mummy, there’s a bird!” Allen exclaimed, pointing at a colourful bird streaked with green and blue feathers. “Yes, that’s a Terossa. It’s melodious voice creates beautiful music.” Iza, Allen’s mother told her young boy. “It has been rumoured that when a Terossa’s feathers shine a brilliant crimson, bloodshed is not far behind.” Allen hung onto every word. Iza noticed and reassured him, “Its only a story, we are at peace.” Allen, Iza and the rest of their family were content with their life.
“Allennnn!” A familiar voice rang out across the fields. Iza smiled and nudged Allen, “Alyssa wants to play, go on.” Allen, not needing to be told twice, ran towards where Alyssa would be waiting. Iza watched her son run to meet his friend, she smiled and sighed contentedly “Those two are fated to be together.” She brought her hands together and looked towards the sky, towards the heavens. Iza wished for her son to live in peace and to grow up not having to know bloodshed. Not knowing that a crimson terossa would be seen in two seasons, she sighed and clapped her hands.
BOOM!
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Spritas 30, 1027
“Captain, they’ve breached the outer wall!” A soldier shouted out to his commanding officer. “Tsk. Men! We must hold the inner wall at all costs! For the emperor!”
“”””For the emperor!””””
The outer wall of the capital of the Calix Empire had been breached by the United Front’s forces. Now I bet you’re wondering ‘what’s the Calix Empire and what is the United Front?’ Let’s take a step back on what’s occurring right now. Hey! I can hear you! I can hear you thinking ‘who’s this random?’ I’m no random, I am Tee the Goddess of Voyeurism. Hey! That was rude! Don’t call me a peeper! Anyway, I should tell you about the Empire and the United Front. The Calix Empire is a militaristic nation that is trying to unite the world under one banner by invading and annexing all other countries to build one empire. This empire is led by its emperor, Lucien Calix. The Calix Empire has annexed 16 nations which is around 40% of this country.
Now let’s move to the United Front. They are a collection of nations that have unified under one banner to defeat the Calix Empire. The founding and leading nation of the United Front is the nation of Correlia. Princess Altina of Correlia is leading the United Front in its campaign against the empire. Although she is in charge, there is a council with representatives from each contributing nation. The United Front is a democratic alliance and discuss issues whereas the Empire is a dictatorship where strength makes decisions. These two opposing sides are trying to do the same thing, unite the country. As for which way is the right way, well I guess you can decide but regardless of who is right, it’s looking bad for the empire. The United Front have fought its way to the Calzen, the capital of the Empire. And as you heard before the outer wall has been breached. Oops. While I’ve been talking with you, the inner walls been breached too. Alright, let’s get back to the action. Oh there one more important thing, wait I need to tell-
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Clang! “Arrr I’ll take you down empire dog!” Clang! Ting! “In your dreams United scum!” The United Front is making headway towards the royal district. “Princess, our force is making its way to the royal district. Which battalion should we send into the royal palace?” Advisor Brenn asked the chief commander of the United Fronts army. “Send the eighth, ninth and twelfth battalions to take the royal palace and secure the emperor. The hero will be there soon.” Princess Altina commanded. “Yes Princess, it will be done.”
Hey the important detail I needed to tell you is-
In the throne room of the royal palace a handsome, bearded man sat upon an ornate throne crafted from jade and gold. Its pristine make is the finest work of the empire. Lucien Calix sat upon the throne waiting for the United Fronts forces to barge in. Emperor Calix wore a golden band signifying his total authority. He wore elegant magical steel armour, adorned with the finest gemstones. Sheathed on his belt was a legendary sword known as the Crimson Blade. Its owner used it to stain his enemies homeland in the blood of those who opposed him. It also had been inscribed with the magic formula of flames allowing the user to activate fire magic instantly. Standing beside the seated emperor was the infamous Aza, the Emperor’s Sword. His beautiful face marred by a scar beginning from atop his left brow ending underneath his left eye. He wore detailed leather armour with a sword sheathed at his waist. His blade darker than the darkest nights had a name. One whispered by all. Nightmare. The only consolation was if you were on receiving end of it, the nightmare wouldn’t last long.
Aza was the Emperor’s Shield, Blade and Wall. To get to the emperor, one must climb the insurmountable wall, break through the shield’s barrier and survive the blade’s onslaught. If one was to do so, they could get to the emperor. In theory. In reality, not one person has been able to defeat Aza in battle. That is why I, Tee felt bad for the three battalions entering the royal palace. If one fighting in this war were to look toward the sky, towards the heavens, they would see a flock of Terossa’s flying high across the battlefield. A flock that shone crimson in the gleaming sun.