Exodia
Long ago, when the pyramids were still young, Egyptian kings played games of great and terrible power. These, Shadow Games, eventually erupted into a war that threatened to destroy the world. The people called for the gods help for years, but there prayers fell on deaf ears.
Finally however, the gods came from the heavens to stop the games. With their powers Ra, Slifer, Obelisk and Exodia stopped the war. For a time, all was at peace. Crops were bountiful, water was abundant and times were merry. The people hailed the four gods and for a time, life was good.
But all good things must come to an end...
The god of death, Anubis, grew impatient. Without the Shadow Games, people were living longer. With no deaths, Anubis lost power. This, He could not allow. He sought to find a weakness in the four gods and eventually, he found it.
The god Exodia was young, and tempted by power. Anubis saw this weakness and exploited it. He travelled to the young gods dwelling and spoke to him. He told Exodia of the great powers the Shadow Games possessed. Exodia Listened eagerly, and was soon convinced to revive the ancient game.
He spoke with his brethren and suggested they return to the heavens after all this time. They agreed and soon departed for the heavens. Exodia, however, claimed he had one last thing to do before returning. The other three granted him stay on this earth until he wished to return. Exodia thanked them as they left, and said he would return soon.
Exodia immediately began resurrecting the Shadow Games. Through the games, Exodia restarted the wars, and through the wars, Anubis gained strength. Times grew dark again and pleas went to the gods.
Ra, Obelisk and Slifer returned, wondering what could have happened in such a short time. Upon there return, Exodia confronted told them that he began the games again, and the immense power he gained from them. He offered to share this power with this power with his brethren, but they refused and told him to stop. At this, Exodia grew enraged and attacked them. However, he greatly underestimated there powers. They defeated him and condemned him to eternal exile. His body would be scattered into five pieces and spread across the world. However, they were not without mercy. They offered him one last chance to stop the madness. Exodia was ready to agree, but something stopped him. Anubis entered his mind and pushed him to attack. When he did so, the gods unleashed there judgment and restored peace again. However, they told the people were the Shadow games to erupt again, they would not return. The people begged for them to reconsider. They said that only those they deemed worthy would be able to call them. With that, they sealed Exodia and left.
And so the saga began...