Prologue
1568; As the Holy Roman Empire recovered from the past half-century of the Great Italian Wars, Germany decided to take this opportunity to revolt against the oppression. Banding together, German peasants and soldiers were up in arms, determined to break free from the clutches of Rome.
This is a story of a young man; only 23 years old, but a man nonetheless; a man who has seen countless lives taken without hesitation or remorse. This is a story of a man whose sole hatred is directed to the one thing he cannot escape: himself. Eternally damned, he walks the earth in search of redemption with the blood of millions staining his hands. This story is about Siegfried Schtauffen, and this story begins with Frederick Schtauffen.
Frederick was a championed knight fighting for the liberation of his country. He found love one day with a woman named Margaret who would become Siegfried's mother. Following in his father's footsteps, Siegfried yearned to learn the code of chivalry and defend his country, but there were other plans for this warrior.
Perhaps a result of cosmic coincidence or maybe it was fate all along, but Siegfried would never raise his blade in honor of his home. No, this man will have to sit idly by, helpless, as the most pure force of evil pierced his soul and cursed his body. Through all this damnation and adversity, there exists a flicker of hope; Siegfried Schtauffen will bring peace to this world, and perhaps find peace within himself.
End
If you enjoy this story, please keep in mind that most characters and story plot devices are IP of Namco and the Project Soul Team. I simply fleshed out the beautiful story they have written in the Soul Edge/Calibur games to bring you my interpretation of Siegfried's character. Please review as this is my first time writing a fanfic, and I would appreciate any constructive criticisms or comments.