In a damp and dusty building is a room of great importance. The darkness of the room was covering something that had not been seen in over a millennia. Here beneath a humble abode of materials of Earth, Air, Fire, and Water lay something that may forever change the very balance of the world.
For here in this room lay the essence of the Four greatest individuals in the history of magic, long forgotten in name, but not in power. Before the Founders Four, Merlin, and Morgana Le Fey, there was an unfathomable amount of magic in the world. Magic was not a secret for it existed in many forms.
The world was a much better place. There were no wizards and muggles. Just human beings. Nothing more. Nothing less. The very balance of good and evil was carefully watched and held in check. One cannot exist while the other does not. It is a carefully controlled chaotic conoundrum. Both must live for both to survive.
Now that the tale of our heroes begins. The time of the greatest four was after the supposed the sinking of Atlantis. In truth it was a tragic accident. The time in which these four individuals had risen to further themselves in body, mind, and heart, was not as simple or as harmonious as records from this time.
The selfless actions of these four heroes was able to stop the first major uprising of a dark figure/ leader with thousands of followers. The task was arduous, and many a time they did feel like giving up, but they knew that couldn't. There was no easy way out. There were damned if they tried. They were damned if they changed their ways. They were damned if they just sat there.
After intense planning they had done it. They had discovered something that would help them. It would be a long shot, but they were willing to take the shot for everything had begun to change… and not for the better…
The times were getting darker…
The times were getting cooler…
The times were getting harder…
The times were getting harsher…
The people were getting nervous…
The people were losing trust in each other…
The people were losing faith in themselves…
The people were losing hope for a brighter day…
They had succeeded after many years of hard work and without many casualities. The final battle was not faught without a final blow to the Four. The outcome of the encounter with the Dark Force had changed their lives forever. With the time beginning to look brighter, our heroes went away into seclusion…
They were never heard from again or even seen… All traces of their existence had vanished from all of the hearts of the people they had touched. All traces of their existence was wiped from the minds of their remaining enemies and those they had slain. All traces of their existence had been removed from all of the books and scrolls. All traces of their existence had been deleted from the annals of time…except for two…
In this dark and secluded room, which you the reader have found, lay a stone floor inlayed with a circle of runes. Four in particular stand out in contrast from the grimy stone floor. Looking closer you see something written in the circle of the center in a cleaner and brighter stone floor.
Etched in the circle of the floor is the following message:
"Once ever few centuries four children will be born with the powers of nature. The four will inhabit the legacies of the Four. The Four are older than the Founders and more mysterious. Only one pure of heart may be one of the Chosen Four."
Upon further inspection you notice that the four cardinal runes have words around them.
The northern rune is for Earth. This rune influences the future of humanity. The very state of the environment could lead to our downfall for Earth brings stability, prosperity, and fertility.
The eastern rune represents Air. Air is the scholarly element. As ever changing as a summer breeze, the thoughts of man change. The morals and integrity of society relies on intellect which is brought forth by the spontaneity and intelligence of Air.
The southern rune of Fire is as red as the blood that stains battlefields. The fiery passion of the soldier is exhibited in courage and strength. Our hearts, hands, and minds dictate what we do. History repeats itself and opinions on outcomes change, but the courage and strength of Fire will all always burn bright.
The western rune of Water controls water in all forms. Water is the source of life. The wisest people do not fight the current, but travel with it. The element of Water emphasizes the level headed individual. Intelligence is important in society, but wisdom and clarity play bigger roles. Knowledge is nothing unless it is cooperating with the open minded sages of Water.
The cardinal runes are there for more than decoration. Even today the blood of the Dark One runs through the veins of muggles and wizards alike. These four runes describe the power and expectations for each element. The Four's names may be forgotten, but their teaching have not. The practice of elemental magic is all, but dead. By tapping into their hidden potential, the next Four shall unlock skills and knowledge unsurpassed by their contemporaries.
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The Galloping Element of Earth
Power over: Earth and Wood
Symbolized by: the (White) Tiger
Cardinal direction: North
Personality traits: Honest and reliable
Known for: Fertility and prosperity (Herbology, Care of Magical Creatures)
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The Howling Element of Air
Power over: Wind and Lightning
Symbolized by: the (Blue) Dragon
Cardinal direction: East
Personality traits: Intelligent and spontaneous
Known for: Studying the sciences (Potions, Astronomy)
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The Burning Element of Fire
Power over: Fire and Light
Symbolized by: the (Red) Phoenix
Cardinal direction: South
Personality traits: Courageous and strong
Known for: Transformation (Transfiguration, Charms)
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The Flowing Element of Water
Power over: Water and Ice
Symbolized by: the (Black) Turtle
Cardinal direction: West
Personality traits: Wise and level headed
Known for: Intuition (Divination, Defense Against the Dark Arts)
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The time has come for the powers of these fallen heroes to once again thwart evil. With these powers come with this silent warning:
One will stand above the rest. One shall betray the others. One shall die in defense of another. The last one will fall in love and bring peace.
-Unfortunately the new chose ones are unaware of this.
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Updated Version 12/25/06
Merry
Christmas People!
I would like to thank Arianna Lupin for her
continued support and wisdom without which this edited version would
have never been done. She is the real reason I am updating this
series because of the hidden potential that it has that is currently
hidden by my lack of words.
Hopefully y'all can bare with the slow updates. I am on Christmas Break from College and have to work within the next few weeks so I have spending money so I know the updates will take some time. Each chapter is going from under 600 words approx. to over 1000 hopefully so it is definitely going to take time.
1105 words for the text portion of this chapter!!! That's up from 108 words! I am so proud of myself
-Keeper!
