Found on the outskirts of the shoreline in midwinter, the child was thought to be a symbol of survival for the kingdom. Different interpretations led to multitudes of manipulation but in the end, the ruler of the land took action. Taken under the personal care of King Reslin of Argorath, La'ridah was raised as a prince. The kingdom survived under harsh times, surviving freezing winters and constant savage attacks by creatures of the south for generations. Unknown to nearly every great kingdom in the northern lands due to its distance and size, Algorath was a kingdom rarely visited yet ancient with a long forgotten heritage.
As the boy grew, so did his abilities to understand the world around him. Unlike most children of his age, the boy seemed out of place and distant from reality, and yet fully aware of his surroundings.
However, the boy's growing prowess quickly caught the eye of the King's court advisor, the wizard Enilo of the Black Raven Society, a sect of magi under the service of Ganis of Storms. Suspecting the boy of greater heritage, he was carefully watched for years as he grew to become the kingdom's heir. As the boy grew to be a young lad, the entire kingdom was finally beset by the Kaladari of Overworld, who quickly overtook the kingdom, ravaging its people and razing it to the ground.
Reslin, understanding the end of his world, sacrificed himself to help the boy escape by boat, leaving the entire kingdom's future in La'ridah's hands. It was at this time that King Reslin passed to La'ridah, the last heritage of the kingdom and it's lost past- the Sword of Dawn, Aurendil.
Venturing forth into an unknown world, La'ridah quickly learned of the events that led to the downfall of his kingdom. As he became involved in the conspiracies surrounding him, he grew more powerful. Closely observed by the Elder Eonarii, the boy often came into conflict with his twin self within his conscience- the dreaming representation of Sharil herself, who in fury attempted to break from the boy, causing him to become unstable.
06 June 2009
05 June 2009
La'ridah Avatarim - Part I
La'ridah of mortal being was born a child- or better said- created as a child, from a single hint of twilight-infused essence of La'ridah of Twilight Being. Forged in the citadel of Tier Shabbeth, Calus attempted to enfuse the essence with that of another Shafiri chosen- Sharil. Realizing that the Eonar, Ganis of Storms, had become a threat to her land, she was unable to face him directly due to ancient pacts.
After the falling of Arcos, Calus was alone once more. Set to finding a second herald, she chose another ancient native of Califran. Locating a lone isle within the southern shard of Facundas Fatum, Calus chose one for her cause. Unlike Arcos who had been formed to her will, Sharil had a sentience of her own- a conscience that Calus hoped would not be tainted, as had been the first of the fallen. Infused with Calus' own essence as one of the Shafirii, Sharil acted as Calus' herald for millenia.
Desperate for a champion that could stop him, she acted with impulse to infuse Sharil with the only remnant of the ancient Aegon, La'ridah. Hoping to empower her chosen with the strength of the Aegon with a promise to allow Sharil to return to her land, Calus acted quickly to fuse the two within the citadel of creation. However, her underestimation of the Aegon remnant led to unanticipated events.
She had not taken to account that her herald had already been infused with the essence of herself- an Eonar. To infuse yet another essence- especially one of greater ascent was to delve into the erratic and unknown. Instead of a familiar herald, Calus found a child- a baby boy at her feet. Sensing Sharil's essence within the child, she attempted to free her herald with a touch, only to fly back in pain, drained of strength and mind.
With what little strength remained, Calus managed to wrap the child with a cloth and set him adrift in the endless sea, pushing him north towards his destined lands. As he grew distant, Calus could no longer sense Sharil, as the child had taken a great deal of strength from her. Lost in the sea from all, the boy continued to float north, until he would land at the shores of Argorath.
After the falling of Arcos, Calus was alone once more. Set to finding a second herald, she chose another ancient native of Califran. Locating a lone isle within the southern shard of Facundas Fatum, Calus chose one for her cause. Unlike Arcos who had been formed to her will, Sharil had a sentience of her own- a conscience that Calus hoped would not be tainted, as had been the first of the fallen. Infused with Calus' own essence as one of the Shafirii, Sharil acted as Calus' herald for millenia.
Desperate for a champion that could stop him, she acted with impulse to infuse Sharil with the only remnant of the ancient Aegon, La'ridah. Hoping to empower her chosen with the strength of the Aegon with a promise to allow Sharil to return to her land, Calus acted quickly to fuse the two within the citadel of creation. However, her underestimation of the Aegon remnant led to unanticipated events.
She had not taken to account that her herald had already been infused with the essence of herself- an Eonar. To infuse yet another essence- especially one of greater ascent was to delve into the erratic and unknown. Instead of a familiar herald, Calus found a child- a baby boy at her feet. Sensing Sharil's essence within the child, she attempted to free her herald with a touch, only to fly back in pain, drained of strength and mind.
With what little strength remained, Calus managed to wrap the child with a cloth and set him adrift in the endless sea, pushing him north towards his destined lands. As he grew distant, Calus could no longer sense Sharil, as the child had taken a great deal of strength from her. Lost in the sea from all, the boy continued to float north, until he would land at the shores of Argorath.
25 May 2009
The Kir Kalad
The Kir Kalad are an enigmatic cabal within the Verse. It is not known as to how far their influence spans or how long they have existed. Their goals are obscure but it is known that they are the shapers of Causality for reasons unknown.
Whether masters of their own or servants for greater beings, they are not within the circle of existance within Califran. They cannot be controlled or watched by even the Eonarii, as they are beyond their manipulation. They are alien to Califran, and yet have unfathomable knowledge of the world.
Within the Calus Trilogy, the Kir Kalad are interested in Exodos which, like them, is an alien entity to Califran. It is unknown whether they are servants of Exodos or perhaps, an organization with greater intention. However, the fate of Califran does not matter to them.
One of their pawns is Ithillian Asiranth Alazon. To succeed in matters beyond his required knowledge (or existance), the Kir Kalad persuaded Ithillian that he was no simple Mithari but the last surviving descendent of the H'tarrin, an ancient race not from Califran. (Note: Also known as the Generi in Belias.) His life was of no importance to them, nor was his quest.
Their goals are secret. They are neither agents of order or chaos. Perhaps to them, it is all simply a game.
Excerpt:
"The fool believes he has a greater purpose."
"He is of a dead race. It is of no concern to us."
"Do you truly believe that a mere mortal can step through the Harrowing?"
"Others have done greater things. Things that should not be possible."
"Are they destined to meet?"
"Much more. They are destined to clash."
"And the victor?"
"There is no difference. The result will be the same."
"And the H'tarrin?"
"He will not release them from the Harrowing."
"All of this is nothing but a play then?"
"No. It is but an act within the play. When the tale stops, the story shall end as we wish it to."
Whether masters of their own or servants for greater beings, they are not within the circle of existance within Califran. They cannot be controlled or watched by even the Eonarii, as they are beyond their manipulation. They are alien to Califran, and yet have unfathomable knowledge of the world.
Within the Calus Trilogy, the Kir Kalad are interested in Exodos which, like them, is an alien entity to Califran. It is unknown whether they are servants of Exodos or perhaps, an organization with greater intention. However, the fate of Califran does not matter to them.
One of their pawns is Ithillian Asiranth Alazon. To succeed in matters beyond his required knowledge (or existance), the Kir Kalad persuaded Ithillian that he was no simple Mithari but the last surviving descendent of the H'tarrin, an ancient race not from Califran. (Note: Also known as the Generi in Belias.) His life was of no importance to them, nor was his quest.
Their goals are secret. They are neither agents of order or chaos. Perhaps to them, it is all simply a game.
Excerpt:
"The fool believes he has a greater purpose."
"He is of a dead race. It is of no concern to us."
"Do you truly believe that a mere mortal can step through the Harrowing?"
"Others have done greater things. Things that should not be possible."
"Are they destined to meet?"
"Much more. They are destined to clash."
"And the victor?"
"There is no difference. The result will be the same."
"And the H'tarrin?"
"He will not release them from the Harrowing."
"All of this is nothing but a play then?"
"No. It is but an act within the play. When the tale stops, the story shall end as we wish it to."
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