Children of the Four Blades – Prologue

The Creation of the Four Blades of Power


In the beginning of the elvish race, wars were fought as the gods watched over, and when they felt the war had gone on long enough, they decided a winner. The major gods were a union, taking a vote from all of them to decide their actions. During the war of Krasha(1), the major gods, for the first time, took sides. Illyon, Ischeranka, Kasaibi, Hakai, Kenmeinajosei, Roritekinaotoko, Tsukiotoko, Mizubi, and Shintaja all were on the side of the people of Krasha, stating that there should not be war for power. Tsumatohahaoya, Iegara, Kurai, the goddess of the stars, Churei, the god of storms, Ganshro, the god of harvest, Renda, the god of shadows, Riddolo, the god of mysteries, and Clayran, the god of the earth were on the opposing side, stating that the government of Krasha had been in power for two long. The war raged on for a century. In order to end it, Illyon, leader of the Light Sentinels(2), and Renda, leader of the Dark Rebels(3), met in the middle of the battlefield in order to establish a peace treaty. The document they forged of their blood and power read:

"As long as we, Illyon and Renda, shall exist, there shall be no interference from the gods in wars. The nations and cities of Ra'drith must learn to act out their own troubles, and to correct their mistakes. They must take their own matters in their hands, and clean the sins of their troubles. These signatures of blood and oath shall give testimony to this treaty."

Illyon, God of the Sun Renda, Lord of the Shadows

Unfortunately, more wars occurred and the gods once again were forced to take sides. In the last war before Illyon was felled, Renda and Illyon both realized that war was going to recur throughout time until one victor stood above all else, who would be dead. To prevent that from happening, Renda and Illyon brought forth the leaders of their major tribes of followers, which happened to be dragons, and their battle allies. Illyon brought forth Elva, female leader of the Blinding Scaled Dragons. Renda brought forth Noctis, leader of the Dark Scaled Dragons. They traversed to a secret location, hidden from everyone but them. There, with a claw from Elva, a fang from Noctis, and a scale from Ginkaku and Kinkaku, they forged two swords of power; Bright Claw, and Void Fang, pouring their blood, souls, powers, intellect, strength, and wisdom into the blades. However, at the moment the swords were forged, a bolt of lightning leapt down from the sky and made contact with them. Both swords were split into two more, creating the Four Blades of Power; Earthen Claw, Soaring Talon, Dark Fang, and Tempest Horn. The weapons were given to Illyon to store in a secret location, where those seeking the blades would be tested, and if proven worthy, given mastery by the blades themselves. Each blade could only have one wielder from every generation. In Illyon's last fight before death, and reincarnation approximately 200 years later, he cast the four blades into the void, ensuring his enemies could not get a hold of them. Since then, many have sought the blades for power, or for justice. With the passing of each generation, the wielder's souls, abilities, and even a small piece of their essences are stored in the blade they wield, so future wielders can learn from them.

This is the story of the newest generation;

THE CHILDREN OF THE FOUR BLADES...


And chapter one is done!

(1): One of the five major wars of Ra'drith. It was also the first war in which the gods joined.

(2): The group Illyon led into battle in the Battle of Krasha (see (1))

(3): The group Renda led into battle in the Battle of Krasha (See (1))

That's all for now! See ya next time!

~Jinso-kun