Albastru Expanded Multiverse

Palace of the Republic, Plorvex

The Republic was in crisis. The sovereign was back.

Presdient Zulari Emektesh looked out through the large palace windows on to the ancient metropolis of Plorvex. Down on the streets, people were going on with their lives as if nothing had happened. She saw kids playing mageball on the streets, merchants selling exotic goods from the lands of Orium and elders relaxing in the warm-but-not-too-hot sun of the Riassi summer. It filled her with sadness, but also a great anger, that all of this, the peaceful lives the peoples of Rias had created, was at threat.

During the night, Zulari had received an ominous message from the sovereign: Surrender or get destroyed. The Tschevian Magical Association had fallen, and now the rest of Helios was on the chopping block. Zulari had tried to contact the association to confirm the rumors – it didn't hurt to double check – but she hadn't recieved an answer. As a last effort, she had contacted the former Riassi member of the Association, the old human wizard Ruewa Ytrikai, and fortunately he told her that Kelea, his young elven successor, hadn't been at the Association when it was attacked and was currently heading to Plorvex. It was a big relief that at least one member had survived.

Zulari called the leaders of all parliamentary parties to the palace. She had to inform them of the threat Rias was up against and she needed to know what to do now. All those years ago, all kingdoms in Rias had merged to form the Republic because of the same threat they were up against now, so it only made sense to include everyone in the decisionmaking.

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The room was silent. Everything you could hear was the faint sound of the streets below and the sound of coffee slowly dripping of the meeting table. One of the party leaders had spilled it from the chock.

There wasn't much to discuss. All leaders agreed to take part in a a new government of national unity aimed at protecting Rias at all cost. They had decided to stand up to the sovereign, just like their ancestors had all those years ago. They wouldn't surrender. Not today, not tomorrow, not in their lifetimes.

Rias was scared. Rias was unprepared. But the Riassis were ready to defend their homeland to their last breath if needed.

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Southern outskirts of Plorvex

Kelea Eritor, the Riassi member of the Tschevian Magical Association, had felt the fall of the Association. When it happened, she immediately contacted her master to see if he had information on survivors, but he didn't know anything.

Knowing that the return of the Sovereign was imminent, she sped up her travel to Plorvex. The government would find out what had happened at any moment, and Kelea wanted to be there to assist them as much as she could.

When Kelea entered through the city gates, all the activity almost overwhelmed her. She thought the government would have told the citizens of the threat by now. She worried that something bad had happened, but hoped that she was just early.

When she got to The Palace of the Republic, however, the places was completely locked down. The windows had been closed and guards were on high alert. She did not struggle to imagine why that was.

(Odezya)

"What Do We Do Now?"
City of Túlia, Kingdom of Freistóia.
17/02/127 (Part 2)

Seventeen days after the great attack by the practitioners of forbidden magic, the Maulians, on the Tschevian Magic Association—an attack that ended in its destruction—and the return of The Sovereign...

The Sovereign and his army quickly conquered the entire Kingdom of Freistóia, destroying its capital. However, the kingdom's leaders surrendered and agreed to aid the Maulians in their campaign toward the capital of the Kingdom of Helios, the great city of Altiria, on the plains of Altir.

His army has already conquered the entire northeastern region of the former empire, and now it will continue its campaign to reclaim his empire. If he is not stopped now, his next step will be the conquest of all Albastru...

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Zapádia, Western Region.
17/02/127

The great mage Elyndra, the member of the Magic Council, Drael, and the magic apprentice Kael. Seventeen days after arriving in Zapádia, they were welcomed by a village of Orsans, where they remained while the great mage recovered her strength and Drael slowly regained consciousness and recovered from the wounds he suffered during the battle.

Kael, wearing winter clothes he had made himself with the help of the Orsans, entered a cabin carrying a basket of medicine and an ancient grimoire of healing magic.

After entering, he removed his hood and placed the basket on a pile of hay where Drael lay.

Suddenly, he noticed that one of the Orsans was sitting beside Drael, quietly watching over him.

Kael walked over and gently patted the great Orsan on the head. By now, the creature had become one of his closest friends.

Kael: – (Sigh...) I don't know what I would have done without you... All of this is... No... I can't cry now... Not again... Lyra... Professor Liora... Ibinos... Trombaforte... Even Yuri... I never wanted any of this to happen... It's so unfair...

After that, he embraced the Orsan, pulled his hood back over his head, and quietly left the cabin, leaving only the Orsan and Drael inside.

The great bear lay down beside the Eldren and gave Drael's face a huge lick with its enormous tongue.

Moments later, Drael's eyes suddenly flew open after days of unconsciousness.

Drael: – AAAAAAAH!! WHAT?!?

Wh-What's happening...? Wait...!

ZERAKH?!? ELYNDRA?!? ...AND WHAT ARE YOU?!?

The Orsan became excited to see him awake and happily licked Drael's face several more times before running out of the cabin.

A few seconds later, it returned alongside the legendary elf, Elyndra.

Drael: – Oh... Elyndra! You're here!

said the Eldren, relieved and overjoyed.

Elyndra: – So... you've finally awakened. Tell me... what do you remember?

Drael: – Straight to the point, huh?

Well... When the trio broke into the secret chamber, and then that happened...

Drael presses his hands against the scar left by Eldros's wound.

– And then I remember that demoness cutting a demon child's wrist and... No... That didn't happen, did it?

Elyndra: – Yes... Somehow, they managed to bring The Sovereign back...

Drael: – No... No, no... And what do we do now? Here... Where is here? And the other Council members? Did they do NOTHING?!?

Elyndra: – I used a portal, and we ended up here, in Zapádia, by accident. Besides that, Valtherion and everyone else who was in the secret chamber died... Except for us and The Sovereign.

The conversation is interrupted when the same Orsan from before enters the cabin with another Orsan, alongside Kael.

Kael: – Hey, Elyndra. Can you believe they dragged me all the way to...

Drael?!? You're awake! Oops... Council Magic Member, the great mage Drael, you're awake!

Drael is startled by Kael's presence and tries to reach for his wand, but can't find it. He then tries to improvise, reaching for a wooden branch fixed to the wall. But Elyndra quickly notices his intention and shoots him a terrifying glare, making him stop and wait.

Elyndra: – Kael, I know you've helped a great deal, but I need to speak with Drael completely alone.

Kael: – Oh... Yes, of course...

A bit disheartened, he leaves the cabin along with the Orsans.

Drael remains silent for a few seconds.

Drael: – Why did you bring that demon here, Elyndra? It was because of him that...

Elyndra: – He's just a child. And besides, he was unconscious. He doesn't even know it himself.

Drael: – What?! What?!? Don't tell me that, Elyndra! You're going to let a demon stay here?!

Elyndra: – You know very well, Drael.

Drael: – But, after all of this... Can I still trust demons?

Elyndra: – By the way, don't tell him about this. If anyone asks anything, just say he's a half-beast, nothing more. Understood?

Drael: – ...

Elyndra: – Do you understand?

Drael: – Yes... "Great mage" Elyndra.

Elyndra: – Excellent. In two days, we'll head toward the nearest portal, south of Urkhuz. By now, The Sovereign must be gathering his forces. We need to reach Riassi... Or at least try.

From the Skies

The Heavenly Army stood silently, a row of silver armor stretching across the clouds, their shadows cast like ink across the ground. General Man Zu and Riu Tao stood side by side, heading the armor aboard their phantom horses, beasts of the black smoke and wind. Normally, the soldiers would be dispersed among the heavens, guarding the emporer or simply lounging in the springs of Ciu Miu. But not today. Today, the whole army stood. Ready to fight. Ready to die. The Sovereign, the largest threat ever seen by the entire heavens and hells, had returned. The chaos Sun Wukong had ensued all those years ago would be child's play compared to the Sovereign. His resurrection spelled doom for all, mortal or god. He must be stopped, no matter what.

Dawn, Norval Plains, Helios

Man Zu watched in disgust as the Maulians marched below them. He turned to Riu Tao, shaking his head. "Such simpletons. Such evil. They hold no merit nor honour."

Riu Tao nodded, then turned to address the men.

"My brothers, my fellow honourable guardsmen. Below lie the troops of the sovereign, a wicked, twisted, heartless wretch who seeks nothing but death and destruction. An abomination, a freak of nature, a ruthless spineless dictator-"

Man Zu whacked him with the hilt of his sword.

"Yes he's evil, get to the point."

Riu Tao glared at him before sighing. "Alright. Everyone kill them"

And with a thunder that shook the skies, the soldiers descended

Horn Camp - Day 4
They started hiking up the mountain, passing huge stones, animals and caves. They passed over the Carathordiân, a place where many wars have taken place. Then in the cave of Tearópak, they saw a glowing light, a dark, mysterious purple glow.
"What is that?" asked Teresko.
"I don't know," said Leoter. "I don't think we must go in."
"I'm going in," said Teresko. "I'll be back."
Then he went into the cave, where he found a horn, a ravenger horn, he picked it up and took it out of the cave. But when he went out of the cave, he couldn't find the exit, then he tripped on a rock, and fell off a cliff on the mountain, then he started floating, and heard a voice, it said: "Cacath Doteq asabeth!" ("Shall evil be gone!") and he was lifted up to the exit of the cave. When he made it to the exit he told Leoter and Taeskil what had happened.
"A magic ravenger horn?" said Taeskill "I've tales of power horns; they are said to have the power erase evil. No matter how hard you train you can never do what power horns can, you are not trained in magic, so you do not have the power to control a power horn, it will do what it wants, and not what you want. If you want to wield a power horn in battle, you'll have to go learn magic."
"So, what do I do with it?" said Teresko.
"Give it to Iranefos, he will handle it, for now let's continue the hike," answered Taeskill.
They climbed over rocks and climbed to the peak of the mountain. They saw a wonderful view, until the power horn started glowing again
"Why is it glowing?" said Leoter.
"It means there is evil about," said Taeskill. "Quickly! Let's get down and warn everyone!"
They climbed down as fast as possible, and whilst they were climbing, they saw something in the distance.
"ORCS!!" cried Taeskill as they climbed down. "Everyone orcs!!"
The village went into panic; they sent a messenger to call for help. Help arrived soon, and the orcs broke in, to Horn Camp, they made the orcs go to Carathordiân, but then the orcs started winning.
The orcs were killing everyone in their way until...
"THE ELVES, THE ELVES ARE HERE!" said Taeskill.
An army of three hundred and eleven thousand elves came into battle they fought off the orcs untill few were left but, then a giant orc had entered the village, it was too strong for the elves to handle. Then the power horn floated up and struck lightning on the orcs, creating a fire that only damaged evil, soon the orcs were wiped out.
"The power horn of Tearópak has been found!" said the leader of horn camp. And a few days later after the end of horn camp, Leoter and Teresko traveled to Iranefos and gave him the horn.
"Thank you for giving me this," said Iranefos. "I will now give you gold and jewels."
TO BE CONTINUED...

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