New story. I like this idea, so i think it may go far :)
Chapter 1: Balian Kain
England: 1010 A.D.
"Balian Kain, you stand trial for the following crimes-" started the chief warlock of the Wizengamot before being interrupted.
"That is not my name." replied the defendant.
"This court will not recognize your revolution, nor the name you choose to bear while undertaking it. You stand trial for the crimes of murder, assault upon the magical crown, high treason, and the use of dark magic. How do you plead?" asked the chief warlock.
"My name is Lord Zedd, and I plead innocent." replied the young revolutionary, causing an uproar among those in attendance.
"Let it be noted Balian Kain has plead innocent. You may now give us your argument Mr. Kain." continued the chief warlock. It was obvious to Zedd his defense was meaningless, he was getting a guilty verdict no matter what he said.
"My name is ZEDD." he said loudly as the chains holding him to the chair shook violently.
"I plead innocent to the charge of treason on the grounds that I never swore allegiance to this new regime. I plead Innocent to the charge of murder, I took lives in an effort to better our nation by removing the corrupt individuals who control it." he began before the chief warlock spoke as well.
"Your arguments are not acceptable-"
"I plead innocent to the charge of assault on the magical crown on the grounds-"
"YOU ARE A MURDEROUS TRAITOR WHO HAS ENDANGERED THE LIVES OF COUNTLESS CIVILIANS OF THIS MAGICAL REALM-"
"-HAD TO STAND AGAINST THAT WHICH DOES NOT ACT IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE PEOPLE-"
"-THE SINGLE MOST DANGEROUS CRIMINAL IN THE HISTORY OF THIS LAND, USER OF DARK MAGIC-"
"-WILL NEVER BOW TO THIS FAILED GOVERNMENT NOR IT'S FOOLISH LEADERS!" finished Zedd as he sat. He had said his peace, regardless if any one was listening.
"YOU ARE HEARBY FOUND GUILTY BY THIS COURT! YOU ARE SENTENCED TO A THOUSAND YEARS IMPRISONMENT. THIS COURT HAS SENTENCED YOU TO THE ENDLESS CURSE, YOU SHALL HAVE A MILLENNIUM IN LIMBO AS PUNISHMENT UNTIL THE DAY OF YOUR EXECUTION! REMOVE HIM FROM THIS COURT!" shouted the chief warlock to the sound of jubilation. Balian Kain was escorted from the chamber.
He was held down and cursed, a coat of ice grew over his body as he was placed in a stone casket. The casket was locked in a secret chamber at the very bottom of the largest prison in the country.
Ten years later the government which had defeated his rebellion was overthrown. The revolutionaries saw fit to destroy all things related to the old regime, among which was all record of what had happened to Balian Kain.
The new government began a sweeping reform policy, and thirty years later they added on to the old prison in which Balian was confined. Unable to open the door to his chamber, they simple built a castle on top of it. They named this castle Azkaban.
Over the next one thousand years many things were lost, including knowledge of the endless curse and many other powerful spells considered too dangerous to be taught.
Azkaban Prison:2010
In a small room deep under the castle prison, ice began to melt...
Just a little something to wet your appetite :)