Memories of the World

Chapter 3: The beginning of the Lunar War

Tharius Evaehell

It was nightfall. My brother and I were securing the outer wall of Geffenia. The Magus Trial was standing their; watching most of us in Geffenia sleep the night away. We were securing the northern wall. Nothing was active at that sort of time but just to be cautious, we were assigned to guard duty. We were new wizards; he decided to join the military while I decided to say within the Council of the Trial. For eight years, we were apart and for that moment, I was with him.

We sat on the ledge of the wall, exchanging tales and all. Hours past and nothing came near the wall. The war between the three other nations was still on going. Netara has already declared its neutral state.

A bright light shone behind us. We turned our heads back and we saw the glory that the light held. The gates of Asgard were revealed to us but only one person was standing their.

"Who are you, almighty one? Where are the other gods?" My brother questioned.

The aura of the being started to grow brighter. "I am your gods but all your gods are only one; one Supreme Being. Go, and tell them of the truth that I give to you. Let no barrier stand before your way. In three months time, you shall discover the power that I have set upon you." The being looked towards me. "You are the witness of this event which has come forth to your brother. You shall follow him and help him in this quest which he bears."

The light faded into the nothingness of the night sky. Silence was upon us again. He let out a sigh and went back to his quarters.

The following day, rumor tells that he has left the military and has decided to join the Conclave of Wizards, an assembly higher then the Council of Trial. Weeks passed and news say that he has passed the test given and has been given a position in the Conclave. Now we were together once again but there was one thing he never told me: He has seen another vision.

The vision has told him of the near of the end of Netara. Surely, no one would believe such a blasphemous dream for Netara could not even be crushed by the other nations. Except I believed in him. Two months have passed and, true enough, he brought back the power that was given to him.

Such power grew within him a long time already. Only now did he discover this power. He started to file down this power. Day in, Day out, he would continue to write down the ides behind this power. A month has passed since I last saw him at that point of time. He was holding all the paperwork he has done for the past couple of weeks. He was ready to show his discovery to the world. But none expected what was about to happen next.

"I'm sorry Leon, but the Conclave cannot simply accept this kind of magic" One of the high wizards stated

"But why! I have done all the necessary work to present this and now you reject it! Explain why you have done such an action!" Leon demanded

"You see, this magic contradicts with Arcane magic. This Sacred magic, as you call it, cannot simply be used. It would destroy the bases of this guild."

Leon left the council later that night. At day break the next day, he was seen leaving Geffenia. I did not now what too feel; was I to feel remorse, for he was leaving, or am to feel happiness, for I had a new daughter. But even so, I cannot do anything to change his mind. Years past that day. I oversaw the growth of my child. Twenty years after his disappearance, news reached Geffenia of his return in Glast Heim. He was believed to be outside Netara's walls, trying to learn more about the outside world. I went to Glast Heim the time I received that news not only to see my brother once again but to see my daughter become a knight.

Once I reached the city, a crowed has already gathered. He was at the city square. He has abandoned his wizard cloaks and wore a brown robe instead. The robe's sleeve rolled into red cuffs as the collar was also of the same color but was lined with golden threads. After an hour or two, the trumpets of the northern tower sounded. The king was approaching the square. All made way for him as he entered the square in his Grand PecoPeco. He dismounted and sat on his throne. The king gave a hand signal to Leon to continue as he wanted to listen about this teaching of his. He continued until nightfall and the king was amazed about his teachings . The king, being grateful of this knowledge, allowed the construction of a cathedral within the city.

That night I decided to go to his house beside the soon-to-be cathedral. I was suprised with what I saw. My daughter was there, eating her meal with my brother. I was shocked at first sight but was relived afterwards to see the two once again. Leon told me about the outside world and all the things he has seen with his eyes. I believed every word he said as I never knew my brother as a liar. It also seemed that my daughter was acquainted with my brother. She said that my brother secretly entered the city every now and then and she would provide him with shelter. Throughout their meetings, she began to believe in this faith Leon taught. She abandoned her Claymore, as my brother told her that a sword need not to be large. She began to use a Shield and a sword made especially for her. The sword's name was Judgment. But throughout this meeting, the Conclave was planning out the destruction of this magic for they were losing funding because of the construction of the cathedral.

The following day, I, too, left the wizards. I asked him to teach me of this Sacred magic. And so he did. He explained to me that this magic was only to protect and not to harm. Not only that this magic was for protecting but it was also for repairing. Months passed and the construction of the cathedral continued. I eventually learned to control this magic and shape it into many forms.

The day the cathedral was finish eventually came to us. He started to announce his teachings inside the cathedral. These events he called "masses". Months passed many believed Leon's teachings. I was especially glad about this. My daughter became his personal guard. She made sure no one would kill him without killing her. I was just beside him, his advisor and his brother.

The time of the wizard's plan came at last. During one of his masses, the ground started to shake like hell. The roofs of the structures fell down. The walls of Netara broke into the ground. Netara broke down in one day. The wizards entered town and killed all who believed in the teachings of Leon. Reva, my daughter, and I left the city throught the sewage tunnels. Leon soon followed us. The reason that he was not with us on our escape was because of something which was given to him by the Supreme God: The everstone.

The everstone was a perfect sphere-shaped stone. It's face glittered with the light of the stars. I have heard from him about the everstone. The Supreme God created it in order for the world to survive. He said that the stone has three faces: Memory, Life, and Light. Only up to this did I learn from him.

We escaped to a large plain beside the sea. The survivors of the onslaught were all gathered there. He raised his staff into the sky. Once again, I saw the gates of heaven before me. He called upon the god of blessings and asked for protection. And so, he was granted protection. A light barrier surrounded us and the plain around us. A sword fell down from the gates. Inscribed on it was the phrase "Pronilum terra" which translated to Hope within the world. He took the sword with his hands and strike it down the ground once again.

"Today, all of you who followed me shall witness the birth of a new nation. A nation that shall fight those who do not accept our ideologies. With this sword that the heavens has bestowed upon me, I shall renew the path which everyman here walks. Today is a new beginning, today is the rise of the Pronteran Nation." Leon proclaimed

But this was just the beginning, Geffenia, too, was planning.