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Eternal Bound
Prologue: Failed
[Background]
'As recorded in our world's finest historical book, the Book of Knowledge tells of a mythical lore and an ancient evil. I stumbled upon this myth by accident, and with a more thorough search was able to prove this myth true. I would never have realized what danger lurked in its two- thousand year old stratum. But I have little time to go into much detail, I'm currently running from a mad scientist named Hojo, here is included the mythical lore as is recorded in the Book of Knowledge.' ......Prof. Gast. R. Entry 1
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As recorded by Daimyn Edecrys, Historian/Author of the Book of Knowledge.
Birth of the 'Gods'
'To defeat the Calamity, the Ancient Evil...
Thus were borne the Eternals, and their might...
All Fourteen sought balance for all Creation...
Seven to guard the Seven Winds...
Four to guard the Four Corners...
Two to guard the Two Portals...
One to guard the Creation...
And the One destined to Rule it All...'
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'Through a more precise scanning, I was able to find yet another entry to the Book. Thus the entry reveals the sacred names, as well as the powers belonging to the Eternals. They are the overseers of the natural order of the universe.' ......Prof. Gast R. Entry 2
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As recorded by Daimyn Edecrys, Historian/Author of the Book of Knowledge.
The Power of Fourteen
THE SEVEN
Solauri-Guardian of the Northern Winds: Ruler of the Weather.
Daakiys-Guardian of the Southern Winds: Ruler of the Darkness.
Istauri-Guardian of the Eastern Winds: Ruler of the Light.
Kcessin-Guardian of the Western Winds: Ruler of the Waters.
Titanis-Guardian of the Fifth Winds: Ruler of the Lands.
Flarys-Guardian of the Sixth Winds: Ruler of the Flames.
Ckoure-Guardian of the Middle Winds: Ruler of the Devastation.
THE FOUR
Dias-Guardian of the Northern Corner: Ruler of the Plagues.
Heilios-Guardian of the Southern Corner: Ruler of the Healings.
Xoul-Guardian of the Eastern Corner: Ruler of the Energies.
Maijis-Guardian of the Western Corner: Ruler of the Magic.
THE TWO
Drakris-Guardian of the Underworld: Ruler of the WEAPON.
Dimynion-Guardian of the Void: Ruler of the Times.
THE ONE
Omnicron-Guardian of the Creation: Ruler of Life and Death.
THE CHOSEN
?????????-Guardian of the ______________: Ruler of Everything and Nothing.
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'As would be later discovered, the Legend of Demise is found in the Book of Knowledge. I was astonished to find the full details of that myth. In our urban legends, the defeat of Jenova was done by Materia, and the Ancients themselves. This is only half true, there were no Materia, and for the Ancient part, it seems is somewhat accurate to a certain degree.' ......Prof. Gast R. Entry 3
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As recorded by Istaur Zytaris, Historian/ Temporary Author of the Book of Knowledge.
The Legend of Demise
Blood baths, massacres, all results from the Cetra's suicidal plan to rid their world of Jenova. Those, whose lives were not ended with glorious death, endeavored to no ends torture, but insanity from mutation and manipulation. Jenova was constantly tightening her grip on the Cetra and their powers. To her, they were expendable and many died by the mutiny of their brainwashed brethren.
Minutes passed by hours, days by weeks, and months by years; as it seemed, time had lost all sense of balance and order. Time ceased to run forward or backward, but in all directions. This was due to the fact that Dimynion; ruler of Time was missing. Without his powers and watchful eyes, Time had unhinged from its bearings and swung loosely amongst the mortal plain.
Time bestowed no effect on Jenova; while on the other hand, the Cetra lost many precious warriors and mages due to the upset in Time. Though always taking one step forward and two steps back, the Cetra persisted through all odds and finally drove Jenova to the Northern continent. This is where, in a matter of weeks; Jenova would be cast down into the Northern Crater and imprisoned for eternity.
Finally annoyed by the pestilent and bothersome Cetra, Jenova destroyed what was left of the Cetra race, except five of them. Lashing out with all her strength, Jenova desperately tried to kill these particular Cetra over and over. But, to her misfortune, they rose again and again. Frustrated to no end, Jenova once more lashed out with all her fury, directed at only one of the Cetra.
Before Jenova's attack came so much as in range of the Cetra, a massive earthquake shook the lands. Dark clouds took over the skies, and lightning struck with all its fury. Winds howled, and seas flooded, maelstroms and hurricanes annihilated the coasts, in no time the Planet was in a mass hysteria. Great beasts of emerald, ruby, sapphire, diamond, and black onyx tore the lands apart. Cataclysms of catastrophic proportions decimated mountains, only to be reborn anew, fire rained from the skies devouring all source of life, and the seas themselves flooded.
Abandoned in this cataclysmic storm, the crater lone stood in the middle of the flooded seas. For the first time ever, Jenova was truly afraid of these Cetra and their abnormal might. Even Time had turned on Jenova, finally affecting her. She was forced into her weaker state, and awaited the end of her life in fear. There was but one more inevitable chaos to come.
As the skies darkened and fires burned, Jenova was lured into the heart of the crater. Scared of her new adversaries, she allowed herself to be trapped. The five great beasts finished their rampage of the Planet, and joined the Cetra in the crater. Surrounding Jenova, the beasts of legends; continued to hold her captive while the final attack was prepared.
At that point Materia had lost all strength, glow, and radiance. All magic seemed to disappear from the face of the Planet, only to reappear concentrated in the crater. Soon darkness took them all; only Jenova could see the destruction before her, the emerald light. Piercing the darkness like a spear, the emerald energy of magic engulfed the entire Planet. As the emerald magic ignited the Planet, even the stars were forced to look away from the brilliant light before them.
Finally it was all over, the light dissipated, and in time sight returned. Surprising as it is, the Planet was whole again, everything looked untouched. That is except the crater in the North, now surrounded by a massive glacier and its heart covered by a veil of emerald magic. The storms had gone, the seas returned, and life anew. The Cetra were revived and freed of Jenova's manipulative control. The only memory of Jenova's terror was embedded deep within the heart of the crater, in a geological stratum.
Five Eternals took it upon themselves to end the terror Jenova had caused, and were amongst the Cetra that fateful day. They will forever be known as the champions of darkness, and the heroes of legend. Those five 'gods', disguised as Cetra that walked the mortal plain are remembered even today. They are Solauri, bringer of the storms; Titanis, bringer of the cataclysms; Maijis, mage of the ultimate magic; Drakris, king of the WEAPONS; and Dimynion, ruler of Time. According to the Eternals themselves, hopefully never again will there be necessity for annihilation.
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"It's your fault; because of you...we failed!"
"How is it my fault...huh...how do you figure that Maijis?"
"Your precious WEAPONS were supposed to stop her Drakris...did they?"
"How could they? Let's think...hm...it was your damn magic that imprisoned them as well!"
"Quit your senseless fighting this instant!"
A loud voice like thunder boomed across the cloudy plain of the Zero World.
"We have not the time to deal with petty arguments! Jenova is freed, and it is because of us she was given life at all! We all are at fault...now...it is time to meet the others at the coliseum."
Following the command of their benevolent leader, Drakris and Maijis silently departed to the coliseum. Located directly in the center of the Zero World, was the magnificent coliseum. Its mighty walls beautifully crafted out of the most wondrous silver, intricately covered with ancient seals and statues. Massive archways opened the coliseum to the Eternals, guarded by the most amazing replicas of the 'gods' themselves. The 'gods' of Good guarded the right side, 'gods' of Destruction guarded the left side, and the 'gods' of Neutrality guarded the remaining.
None, but Eternals would ever be allowed into the home of the 'gods' for it is sacred ground. Entities of all shapes, races, and sizes adorned the seating of the coliseum. They awaited the arrival of their leader, the guardian of all Creation and the ruler of Life and Death; Omnicron. It was not long before the giant's footsteps could be heard across the plains of the Zero World.
His massive bulk weighed far more than the planets, and his stature towered compared to the rest of the Eternals. His eyes were two voids, barren of all life and light, the essence of death itself. His voice was as loud as thunder, and shook the coliseum like an earthquake. Bolts of lightning and flames created his hair and his clothing was finer than the purest gold. Upon his left hand sat the Orb of Creation, housing within itself the entire universe. In a few giant strides, Omnicron had reached the coliseum and was entering through the largest archway. Stepping into the magnificent white light radiating from within, the meeting officially began.
Eternal Bound
Prologue: Failed
[Background]
'As recorded in our world's finest historical book, the Book of Knowledge tells of a mythical lore and an ancient evil. I stumbled upon this myth by accident, and with a more thorough search was able to prove this myth true. I would never have realized what danger lurked in its two- thousand year old stratum. But I have little time to go into much detail, I'm currently running from a mad scientist named Hojo, here is included the mythical lore as is recorded in the Book of Knowledge.' ......Prof. Gast. R. Entry 1
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As recorded by Daimyn Edecrys, Historian/Author of the Book of Knowledge.
Birth of the 'Gods'
'To defeat the Calamity, the Ancient Evil...
Thus were borne the Eternals, and their might...
All Fourteen sought balance for all Creation...
Seven to guard the Seven Winds...
Four to guard the Four Corners...
Two to guard the Two Portals...
One to guard the Creation...
And the One destined to Rule it All...'
************************************************************************
'Through a more precise scanning, I was able to find yet another entry to the Book. Thus the entry reveals the sacred names, as well as the powers belonging to the Eternals. They are the overseers of the natural order of the universe.' ......Prof. Gast R. Entry 2
************************************************************************
As recorded by Daimyn Edecrys, Historian/Author of the Book of Knowledge.
The Power of Fourteen
THE SEVEN
Solauri-Guardian of the Northern Winds: Ruler of the Weather.
Daakiys-Guardian of the Southern Winds: Ruler of the Darkness.
Istauri-Guardian of the Eastern Winds: Ruler of the Light.
Kcessin-Guardian of the Western Winds: Ruler of the Waters.
Titanis-Guardian of the Fifth Winds: Ruler of the Lands.
Flarys-Guardian of the Sixth Winds: Ruler of the Flames.
Ckoure-Guardian of the Middle Winds: Ruler of the Devastation.
THE FOUR
Dias-Guardian of the Northern Corner: Ruler of the Plagues.
Heilios-Guardian of the Southern Corner: Ruler of the Healings.
Xoul-Guardian of the Eastern Corner: Ruler of the Energies.
Maijis-Guardian of the Western Corner: Ruler of the Magic.
THE TWO
Drakris-Guardian of the Underworld: Ruler of the WEAPON.
Dimynion-Guardian of the Void: Ruler of the Times.
THE ONE
Omnicron-Guardian of the Creation: Ruler of Life and Death.
THE CHOSEN
?????????-Guardian of the ______________: Ruler of Everything and Nothing.
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'As would be later discovered, the Legend of Demise is found in the Book of Knowledge. I was astonished to find the full details of that myth. In our urban legends, the defeat of Jenova was done by Materia, and the Ancients themselves. This is only half true, there were no Materia, and for the Ancient part, it seems is somewhat accurate to a certain degree.' ......Prof. Gast R. Entry 3
************************************************************************
As recorded by Istaur Zytaris, Historian/ Temporary Author of the Book of Knowledge.
The Legend of Demise
Blood baths, massacres, all results from the Cetra's suicidal plan to rid their world of Jenova. Those, whose lives were not ended with glorious death, endeavored to no ends torture, but insanity from mutation and manipulation. Jenova was constantly tightening her grip on the Cetra and their powers. To her, they were expendable and many died by the mutiny of their brainwashed brethren.
Minutes passed by hours, days by weeks, and months by years; as it seemed, time had lost all sense of balance and order. Time ceased to run forward or backward, but in all directions. This was due to the fact that Dimynion; ruler of Time was missing. Without his powers and watchful eyes, Time had unhinged from its bearings and swung loosely amongst the mortal plain.
Time bestowed no effect on Jenova; while on the other hand, the Cetra lost many precious warriors and mages due to the upset in Time. Though always taking one step forward and two steps back, the Cetra persisted through all odds and finally drove Jenova to the Northern continent. This is where, in a matter of weeks; Jenova would be cast down into the Northern Crater and imprisoned for eternity.
Finally annoyed by the pestilent and bothersome Cetra, Jenova destroyed what was left of the Cetra race, except five of them. Lashing out with all her strength, Jenova desperately tried to kill these particular Cetra over and over. But, to her misfortune, they rose again and again. Frustrated to no end, Jenova once more lashed out with all her fury, directed at only one of the Cetra.
Before Jenova's attack came so much as in range of the Cetra, a massive earthquake shook the lands. Dark clouds took over the skies, and lightning struck with all its fury. Winds howled, and seas flooded, maelstroms and hurricanes annihilated the coasts, in no time the Planet was in a mass hysteria. Great beasts of emerald, ruby, sapphire, diamond, and black onyx tore the lands apart. Cataclysms of catastrophic proportions decimated mountains, only to be reborn anew, fire rained from the skies devouring all source of life, and the seas themselves flooded.
Abandoned in this cataclysmic storm, the crater lone stood in the middle of the flooded seas. For the first time ever, Jenova was truly afraid of these Cetra and their abnormal might. Even Time had turned on Jenova, finally affecting her. She was forced into her weaker state, and awaited the end of her life in fear. There was but one more inevitable chaos to come.
As the skies darkened and fires burned, Jenova was lured into the heart of the crater. Scared of her new adversaries, she allowed herself to be trapped. The five great beasts finished their rampage of the Planet, and joined the Cetra in the crater. Surrounding Jenova, the beasts of legends; continued to hold her captive while the final attack was prepared.
At that point Materia had lost all strength, glow, and radiance. All magic seemed to disappear from the face of the Planet, only to reappear concentrated in the crater. Soon darkness took them all; only Jenova could see the destruction before her, the emerald light. Piercing the darkness like a spear, the emerald energy of magic engulfed the entire Planet. As the emerald magic ignited the Planet, even the stars were forced to look away from the brilliant light before them.
Finally it was all over, the light dissipated, and in time sight returned. Surprising as it is, the Planet was whole again, everything looked untouched. That is except the crater in the North, now surrounded by a massive glacier and its heart covered by a veil of emerald magic. The storms had gone, the seas returned, and life anew. The Cetra were revived and freed of Jenova's manipulative control. The only memory of Jenova's terror was embedded deep within the heart of the crater, in a geological stratum.
Five Eternals took it upon themselves to end the terror Jenova had caused, and were amongst the Cetra that fateful day. They will forever be known as the champions of darkness, and the heroes of legend. Those five 'gods', disguised as Cetra that walked the mortal plain are remembered even today. They are Solauri, bringer of the storms; Titanis, bringer of the cataclysms; Maijis, mage of the ultimate magic; Drakris, king of the WEAPONS; and Dimynion, ruler of Time. According to the Eternals themselves, hopefully never again will there be necessity for annihilation.
************************************************************************ [Prologue]
"It's your fault; because of you...we failed!"
"How is it my fault...huh...how do you figure that Maijis?"
"Your precious WEAPONS were supposed to stop her Drakris...did they?"
"How could they? Let's think...hm...it was your damn magic that imprisoned them as well!"
"Quit your senseless fighting this instant!"
A loud voice like thunder boomed across the cloudy plain of the Zero World.
"We have not the time to deal with petty arguments! Jenova is freed, and it is because of us she was given life at all! We all are at fault...now...it is time to meet the others at the coliseum."
Following the command of their benevolent leader, Drakris and Maijis silently departed to the coliseum. Located directly in the center of the Zero World, was the magnificent coliseum. Its mighty walls beautifully crafted out of the most wondrous silver, intricately covered with ancient seals and statues. Massive archways opened the coliseum to the Eternals, guarded by the most amazing replicas of the 'gods' themselves. The 'gods' of Good guarded the right side, 'gods' of Destruction guarded the left side, and the 'gods' of Neutrality guarded the remaining.
None, but Eternals would ever be allowed into the home of the 'gods' for it is sacred ground. Entities of all shapes, races, and sizes adorned the seating of the coliseum. They awaited the arrival of their leader, the guardian of all Creation and the ruler of Life and Death; Omnicron. It was not long before the giant's footsteps could be heard across the plains of the Zero World.
His massive bulk weighed far more than the planets, and his stature towered compared to the rest of the Eternals. His eyes were two voids, barren of all life and light, the essence of death itself. His voice was as loud as thunder, and shook the coliseum like an earthquake. Bolts of lightning and flames created his hair and his clothing was finer than the purest gold. Upon his left hand sat the Orb of Creation, housing within itself the entire universe. In a few giant strides, Omnicron had reached the coliseum and was entering through the largest archway. Stepping into the magnificent white light radiating from within, the meeting officially began.