What Doest it mean To be a King ?
> To be king is to bear the weight of a crown, not just on one's head but on one's heart. It is to be both the highest and the most vulnerable, a symbol of strength and a target for weakness. It is to be the shepherd and the sheep, the servant and the sovereign.
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> A king is not merely a ruler, but a guardian. He is responsible for the well-being of his people, their safety, their prosperity, and their happiness. He must be just, wise, and compassionate, always mindful of the greater good.
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> Yet, the crown is a heavy burden. It demands sacrifice, solitude, and a constant awareness of the fragility of power. A king must be prepared to face challenges, doubts, and even betrayal. He must be willing to lay down his life for his kingdom, and to accept the consequences of his decisions, no matter how difficult.
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> In essence, to be king is to be a servant of the people, a steward of the land, and a guardian of the legacy of those who came before. It is a noble calling, but one that requires unwavering courage, unwavering compassion, and unwavering faith.
"uuh..uuh..uuh" a young boy running " ooh " "oooooh" "Groooooaa" people screaming monster groaning "pffffff" fire is raining life winter snow on the people a red eyed beast is engulfing the land with flood of fire bones and ashes scatered around houses burnt stons mealt like metal as if the god of forgery has descended peoples running as if they were apack of deer's.
Cain "Arius..Arius...Arius..wake up now arius"
Arius "uhhhhhhh..uhh.uhh.uhhh..uhh.uhh"
"whats happening is it the dream again" sayes cain seeing cain flooding with sweat as if he was in abathtub there is afear in cains eyes seeing his beautiful brothere with long white and small golden hair his his golden eyes that shine like a bright sun and his white pale skin and tall and masculine body he was close to gods than human but he has one flaw he is crazy.
Arius"my brother always worries about me even through we aren't related by our mother I'm abastard born with out marriage i don't know my mother but my father is the Warlord of one of the 9 kingdom called axum we are the royal family of this land"
"I have 2 brothers and 2 sisters I'm the third son of My father I mean basterd son even through me and cain there isn't much age gap I'm 2 months older than him but because I'm abastard and I'm the last in line to heir of the Title Warlord"
"My brother unlike me has full golden curly hair that looks like blooming flower and eyes as darks as the nigh his face bones and jaws are defined like mountain he looks more a man than me even through I'm alder he is abit taller than me "
Cain " come brother father is waiting for us"
Arius**" What is it are we going for hunt ?
"I don't now he is realy angry you have been in your room for three days with out going anywhere " says cain seeing his brothers small room even through his room is small arius takes care of it perfectly his well placed blankets and at the left side of his bed there is a cabinet where he stores his books and by his right side there are windows and under it Arius table his room was well kept.
Cain" now come let's go to father we don't want to make him wait "
"yeah " said arius with his grim expression in his face.
"step..step..step..step" So this is the Axum Palace this place was built 1 thousand years ago by the first all king Et-El and the First warlord of Axum Solomon It was built by carving stones It has one long tower in the middle and four other pillar tower surrounding it theye are placed in head of one huge fortress and they say that this palace is the longes place in 9 kingdoms.
cain "we are here brother.. brother.. brother"
"yeah..sorry" said he was in his thoughts
cain " you have to stop this brother after one year we are gona became knights if father sees you like this lost in your thoughts he is gona get mad you know you are the best swordsman after our big brother so concentrate ok"
"I don't know whats wrong with me the visions are getting out of hand I think the people are true about what they say I'm Crazy The Crazy Bastard of Axums " says arius with uncertainty in his face "
"krrrrrr" the bid door of the warlord seat has opened it's big that it needs to men to open it and the warlord todros Gondaris and his first born are waiting for them.
Cain" father Arius is present here"
Todros "so you have waked from your slumber.. I don't know what i should do to stop you from doing that Don't you know we are at war the 9 kingdoms are preparing and we are gona lose if we don't act you are the best swordsman after you big brother even through your magic need alittle work so tell me what did you see"
Arius "It's the the same as before my lord "
"what thay dream again don't tell me you really are going creazy" says todros with aconcern in his face.
"I..I don't know my lord "
My father look angry sometimes but i think that his face is like that he is really agood man he only wanted peace for his kingdom and he is a caring father and aking. He has agolden hair most of my siblings looks like him only my older brother looks like his mom he has a pale skin his skin reflects his age and some grey hair are beginning to rise let's just say he is out of his prime.
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cain" so father whats the urgent call for us" says cain with a concern in his face.
Todros " the Ferroth Dynasty has making its movement they have a knight of 40,000 men 15,000 wizards 24,500 sorcerers and 500 beast tamers "
Jaecob " and we only have 20,000 men 14,900 sorcerers and 5000 wizards and 100 beast tamers "
Arius" that means we have halfe of their men "
jaecob " we have gatherd that they don't have any magical beast just monsters that used on land but they are extremely dangerous hunters"
Todros "gods be good that dragons have becamed extremely rare to find and rare bond now i want you and arius to go with the new tamers to the beast cave wild forest to try your lucks of taming beasts "
cain "father you know I'm a sorcerer i have checked by mana crystals why should i go to tame monsters"
"just go and try your luck you say you are sorcerer but you haven't manifest anything yet just try your luck" says todeos indisapointment.
Arius "so why am i going you know im asorcerer "
Todros " yeah i know it's just that you have to get from your room and i fear you hand is getting dull go and slay some beast "
Both of the boys are determined to show theur ferocity to their father.
Arius and cain "Yes my lord
Yes father"
So about my big brother his name is jaecob Gondaris he is the heir to our kingdom he has thick black hair like his mother and tall , he is handsome and fearless me and him aren't that much close he doesn't like me he thinks I'm adesgrace to the family and don't mention my crazy ability he is the one that began saying I'm crazy and given me the nick name The Crazy Bastard even through he is the most powerful man in axum Dynasty he is a skilled swords man his magic user type is Sorcery it means he is beast in close combat and close combat magic.
There are many magic type users is how its divided
### **Magic System: The Divine Breath**
**Core Energy: Primal Essence**
- **Personal Essence**: Innate energy. Finite and must be managed.
- **Nature Essence**: Ambient energy from the environment. Can replenish Personal Essence but poses risks.
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### **Core Techniques**
1. **Breath Recycle**:
- Absorbs Nature Essence to replenish Personal Essence.
- Risks: Essence Saturation and Poisoning if overused.
- Side Effects: Mental fatigue, hallucinations, loss of control.
2. **Breath Control**:
- Manages the flow and expulsion of excess Essence.
- Risks: Essence Backlash causing burns, internal damage, or instability.
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### **Magic User Classifications**
1. **Wizards/Witches**:
- Long-range specialists with control over one elemental or magical ability.
- Vulnerable if their element is neutralized.
- Use enchanted staffs or amulets.
2. **Sorcerers**:
- Short-range fighters enhancing physical abilities with Essence.
- Vulnerable to long-range attacks; must manage energy to avoid exhaustion.
- Use enchanted weapons or armor.
3. **Nexus Users**:
- Multi-ability users with rare versatility in multiple magic types.
- Sub-Classifications: Dual, Triad, Quadra Nexus.
- Risks: Essence Instability, overload, and dangerous clashes.
- Use complex artifacts for balance.
4. **Beast Tamers**:
- Form bonds with magical creatures and channel their abilities.
- Vulnerable to Essence Drain if their beast is harmed.
- Use bond-enhancing artifacts.
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### **Magic System Rules**
1. **Energy Capacity**:
- Fixed Personal Essence capacity, expandable through training but never infinite.
- Nature Essence use comes with risks of Poisoning and wild outbursts.
2. **Overload**:
- Essence Overload causes severe physical damage or death.
- Nexus users are especially susceptible.
3. **Breath Recycle and Control**:
- Short-term use of Breath Recycle to avoid Poisoning.
- Breath Control essential to avoid Essence Backlash.
4. **Artifacts and Enchantments**:
- Artifacts enhance and refine magical abilities but must be calibrated to prevent Essence Feedback.
- Rare artifacts like Essence Amplifiers increase risks of Overload.
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### **Balance and Combat Dynamics**
1. **Skill Over Power**:
- Effectiveness depends more on skill and control than raw capacity.
2. **Tactical Use of Essence**:
- Balance abilities and reserves to avoid burnout.
- Nexus users must manage multiple abilities carefully.
3. **Environmental Factors**:
- Environments can enhance or diminish powers based on the magic used
So there are rare like Nexus Arius is Sorcerer type like jaecob and cain believe that he is a sorcerer like them
Knight "m'lord the candidates are ready we are only waiting for you to leave "
the tamer knights they are beast tamers they usually are not many therey are fearless the equipment of every knight in axum is armors with the sigil of the Axum house the sigil is alion with spear painted red their armor are acombination of Black and Gold as wild lion.
Step..step.. cain is going to lead this recruits he face is grim like someone in fear he is uncertain if he really is asorcerer or atamer everyone is ready.
"tsnnnnnnnnnnnnnn" ah..ah..ah..ah " Scream...scream..scream [Monsters Screaming ] Ariud Crumbles to the Ground overwhelmed by the screams his eyes turned red and blood comes out of his ears and noses as if the world is falling on him but one scream was particularly loud "scrrrrrr""scrrrrrrrrrr" "scrrrrrr" as if it was calling him he used all of his strength to get up the other voices shut down but that one was still calling him then Arius wears his armors of black and gold he takes his sword and wears ablack cloak and get out of his room.
Arius " What is this Voice it doesn't go away as if it was calling me i can hear where the scream is coming as if it's guiding me "
Arius wipes his bloods and joined his brother and the recruits Marking the beginning of his journey.