Post by Darkserium on Jan 29, 2013 18:41:12 GMT -6
Duke Red of Stacia was chosen by the gods. Within his domain, was hidden a power greater than any seen by mortal man. The name of this power, was the Staff Of Retribution. This staff had the power to bring anyone back to life. A power this great was sought after by many with dark motives and great evil within their hearts. One such man was a warlord by the name of Grill. His presence was known by ransacking homes to the North with his small band of creatures, no one knew what they were exactly for they could only be described with terror. They drove those who saw them insane before devouring them. Only one man has lived to tell of them, babbling of terrible monsters that consumed the souls of men. Whenever the army was mobilized to combat this growing threat, the threat had already retreated into the Shadow Isles. Islands to the north surrounded in a perpetual mist. Only those born of the evil can survive there. However, for Grill, "born" is a loose definition. A better word would be manifested. His age is eternal, for he cannot die. His wish is to claim this staff for himself, and use it's power to raise an army of undead.
One night after dinner, The Duke fell ill. It was a condition his doctor had never seen. In 3 days, the Duke was dead. After his death, a dark spirit emerged from his lifeless body. It was unmistakable, Grill was the reason for his death. The fief was thrown into chaos, with fear and confusion running rampant. Grill was waiting with his army, just outside the view of the city. When the chaos emerged, as did he. He burned down the town and stole the Staff Of Retribution. The world was plunged into an eternal darkness, all hope seemingly lost.
Few survived this raid, but a handful from the royal family escaped through a series of underground tunnels from within the castle. They escaped to a nearby town, spreading the news of the undead ruler. The Staff Of Retribution has the power to raise the dead, but if wielded correctly, it can be used to incinerate even the immortal. Their mission became clear, to raise an army and reclaim the Staff Of Retribution. That army is You.
One night after dinner, The Duke fell ill. It was a condition his doctor had never seen. In 3 days, the Duke was dead. After his death, a dark spirit emerged from his lifeless body. It was unmistakable, Grill was the reason for his death. The fief was thrown into chaos, with fear and confusion running rampant. Grill was waiting with his army, just outside the view of the city. When the chaos emerged, as did he. He burned down the town and stole the Staff Of Retribution. The world was plunged into an eternal darkness, all hope seemingly lost.
Few survived this raid, but a handful from the royal family escaped through a series of underground tunnels from within the castle. They escaped to a nearby town, spreading the news of the undead ruler. The Staff Of Retribution has the power to raise the dead, but if wielded correctly, it can be used to incinerate even the immortal. Their mission became clear, to raise an army and reclaim the Staff Of Retribution. That army is You.