And I'm back now the story can properly start. This chapter introduces a new (or more accurately old) band of guardians known has the K.O.V.E.N, even though they won't be about for to long they do play an important role.
The story will be separated into parts from here on each part using has many chapters has needed for that section of the story. So far there are only two planned parts possibly a third late into the story. When the next part starts the chapter no will go back to one again.
Part I: origins of the past.
Chapter 1: The K.O.V.E.N
"Guardians attack!" Kaleshea called. The five warrior women each quickly dispersed into warriors amassed about them in the palace mess hall and bodies were soon flying and fleeing everywhere. Kaleshea drew her sword and struck at nearby murmerer smashing the flat of her blade into its hand the creature yelped in pain dropping its weapon has it nursed its hand examining the mud brown skin for damage. She swung her sword round to score a slash across another Murmerers chest 'a dark thick oil like substance that was the creatures blood slicking her blade. She then back flipped over a warrior attacking from the rear kicking it in the head and knocking it into several enemies like human bowling pins before allowing her wings to stop her descent.
"Oh c'mon boys you can play better than this can't you?" Oni called out playfully has she dodged another viscous swing from the animal like warriors she was battling. She allowed herself to fall backwards to avoid another swing from her attacker whilst bent over she stabbed her daggers into a sizeable piece of meat off of the table she happened to have lent over and allowed her self to spring upright stuffing the large piece of meat into the creatures face and choking it. She followed through by performing a roundhouse kick into the 'warriors stomach sending it flying into several of its fellow warriors.
"You boys thirsty?" She asked. The scattered warriors looked about in confusion and then up at three large barrels of 'water which were floating a few feet above their heads. Oni smiled wickedly.
"Bottoms up!" She smiled has she released the barrels from her psychic grip allowing them to fall and break apart over the terrified warriors drenching them in several tons of water and leaving them unconscious.
Nariko stood perfectly still has she awaited the first move from the warriors surrounding her. A Murmerer ran up to her from behind a well placed back kick in the stomach stopped the ghoulish warrior in its tracks Nariko spun on her heel and drew one of her katana's and performed a series of lightning fast blade movements. When she pulled her sword away the Murmerer watched in shock has the table stool it was holding over its head collapsed to pieces in its hands. The others looked in shocked and anger briefly before charging into combat. Nariko wielding her katana in her right hand and her second katana still sheaved in her unique wrist mounted cut off sheave leapt into combat easily dodging the Murmerers clumsy attacks.
"Nariko behind you!" Came a voice. Nariko spun and looked behind her to see the dining table 'raising itself up right has if it had suddenly come to life. She took advantage of this and ran up the now vertical table and pushed away leaping over the surrounding Murmerers who were watching in a mesmerised fashion before table slammed on top of them knocking them unconscious. Nariko now in the air searching for new enemies took a moment to thank her assister.
"Thanks Esme!" she called noting her fellow Guardian.
"Not a problem!" Esme reassured her. Taking a moment from "her own combat. She cracked her whip snaring a "warriors crude hammer like weapon and swung it around smashing into the jaws of several Murmerers. She then used her powers to call a table sliding across the room knocking several more Murmerers off their feet. Noting the moss that could be seen through the stone work she again used her powers to call out multiple vines which quickly pinned several Murmerers to the ground their restraints then hardened to thick wood which would leave them stuck for a while to come.
Varsha could be found in a mass of flying Murmerers. Some were fleeing and others were flying about her general area. Her wooden staff ignited at both ends spun at dizzying speeds the fast movements used to trip up any Murmerer foolish enough to get to close. This display continued until she was left standing in the middle of several unconscious warriors.
The Guardians regrouped at the entrance to galley hall and took a moment to view their accomplishment.
"Such a waste of good metal." Nariko said disdainfully. Has she examined her Katana for damage noting 'a few irritating chips along the blade before replacing it in her wrist mounted sheave.
Lets move, we need to find Phobos's throne room quickly. Kaleshea commanded before dashing into the maze of corridors, which would eventually lead to the cruel prince of Metamoor. The other Guardians following closely.
Ancient Guardians
"Earlier Guardians from several hundred years ago, possibly the first Guardians created by the Oracle. Some are from different cultures and countries Africa Japan etc. also known has the K.O.V.E.N (has in a gathering or small community of witches/warlocks or people with super natural powers or links).
Note: Though it is not confirmed each ancient Guardian is considered a likely relative of the W.I.T.C.H current day Guardians hence explaining the similarity in looks (plus my laziness'!).
Individual ancient Guardians
Kaleshea
Element: Absolute energy. "Keeper of the heart of Candracar.
Bio: Leader of the Koven Kaleshea is the most powerful member of the group she knows how to quickly and effectively "deploy warriors under her charge taking advantage of their respective strengths. She can be occasionally head, strong and go into dangerous situations without the necessary backup.
Appearance: looks to be in mid twenties (both in human and Guardian forms). Wears armour along knees lower legs forearms and chest. Dark green and light green striped tights are visible on thighs, has red "hair which stops just above the shoulders (basically the same has Will).
Weapons and abilities: Has the ability of flight thanks to her wings (like all Guardians). Wields a three, foot long blade bastard sword in battle. The sword has an indent on the handle were the heart of Candracar can be attached which allows the wielder to channel the hearts raw power directly into the blade. "Heart of Candracar. Even without transforming Kaleshea is a talented and resourceful fighter. She can effectively wield multiple weapons but prefers her personal sword.
Weaknesses: Her loyalty to her fellow Guardians, Kaleshea will often put herself in harms way to protect a fellow Guardian or an innocent. If her opponent can disarm her this forces Kaleshea on the defensive until she can find a new weapon to fight with.
Oni
Element: Water.
Bio: before joining the Koven, Oni was a an explorer who constantly travelled by boat or ships to explore new lands, her encounters with pirates and sea faring bounty hunters and warriors etc have seasoned her into an inventive and unpredictable fighter. In spite of her rough life style she still has great sense of humour and fun.
Appearance: early to mid twenties age, wears a white top with exposed stomach. "Sandy brown trousers with daggers attached to thighs. Wears high heel leather boots. Which come just below the knee bouncy brown hair that stops just past the neck (basically the same has Irma) head hair is covered by a blue bandana. Has Guardian bandana disappears, top is now dark green trousers are replaced by light green and dark green striped tights (daggers are attached to thighs again) a short two piece veil that covers groin and most of rear is also worn. And of course standard Guardian wings
Weapons and abilities: Twin daggers each with a ten-inch long blade. Oni is an inventive and adaptive fighter. Able to quickly take advantage of debris and items that can function has makeshift weapons. Has the ability to manipulate water. Can use her wings to fly along surfaces of water and use her powers to raise the water creating a shield and disperse it into small waves to scatter her enemies. Can also project water blasts from her palms and levitate bodies of water. Like all Guardians wings allow her to fly and also enhance speed and agility.
Weaknesses: Oni despises bugs and insects. She is often put off balance if fighting an insectoid like opponent. Since Oni's element is water she is more vulnerable to ice based elemental attacks.
Varsha
Element: Fire.
Bio: Raised in "south Africa Varsha, has been trained from an early age for her destiny has a Guardian of the veil. She is highly intelligent and always looks at situation practically, she often points out potential flaws in battle plans but regardless supports her group one hundred percent.
Appearance: dark skin (African American), long curly black hair held back by an orange "head band. Wears a brown fur skin mini top and pants leaving legs arms and majority of body exposed. Lower legs and forearms are covered in orange arm rapping's. Wields a wooden staff five foot long in combat with the same orange rapping's around for grip. Wings appear when a Guardian has well has standard guardian attire replacing top and pants arm and leg rapping's.
Weapons and abilities: Wields a staff in battle use it to disarm or knock opponents off their feet. Also uses power over element fire to ignite the ends of her staff. When ignited Varsha use intense twirling motions of the staff and patterns created by fast moving flames to unnerve opponents. Can also project flame streams from either ends of staff. She can also ignite sections of her body without causing herself harm and can levitate fire from sources such has lamps or lit candles and expand or decrease the amount of the fire.
Weaknesses: Varsha is weak against water Elemental attacks. Her highly disciplined training and sense of honour means she sometimes lacks imagination in her fighting techniques.
Esme
Element: Earth.
Bio: Lives in the South American tropical rain forests. Esme is largely a loner even when she joined Koven she still kept her fellow Guardians at distance operating solo whenever possible. Although she may initially "seems feral and primitive, she an intelligent and cable survivor.
Appearance: mid twenties. Long Blond "hair which stops just below the waist (basically the same has Cornelia). Wears moss green top with no sleeves or shoulders and visible waist and moss green and light green tights. Feet are rapped in
Brown leg rapping's, on exposed skin what appears to be green moss is visible in patches partially covering the waist arms and face (possibly a form of body art/tattoos). Wields a twelve foot long whip in combat appears to made from the many plant vines in the forest. Wings appear when in Guardian form.
Weapons and abilities: Fights using an Animal like agility. Wields a "twelve foot long whip in a combat. Uses it to disarm and disable opponents. Esme is fights best in forest like environments, were she can use the trees and natural landscapes to her advantage granting her a stealthy edge. Her powers over element earth allow her to levitate rocks and soil and cause plant life to grow at enhanced speeds has well has manipulate vines and so fourth grown in order to grab and restrain opponents. Her wings grant Esme flying abilities, which she also uses to enhance her speed in combat.
Weaknesses: Esme's weapon of choice is less effective in close quarter combatShe also finds it difficult to put her animal like agility in man made structures and surroundings.
Nariko
Element: Air.
Bio: Nariko was trained from birth for her role has a Guardian of the veil she is highly disciplined and follows a strict code of honour. She adheres to a strict daily meditation and training regime.
Appearance: early twenties Asian. Jet black "hair which is styled into two long pig tails positioned below the ears (basically the same has hay-lin). Wears standard dark green and light green striped tights mid and rear section is covered by "a dark green velvet like coverings. Wears a light purple top with no sleeves but large folds around the shoulders wields a pair of thin blade katana's each with a three and half foot long blade. The blades cut off scabbards are positioned on "wrist mounted straps. Like all Guardians Nariko "has wings in Guardian form.
Weapons and abilities: Nariko wields her two katana's in combat using them to distract her enemy with complex and lightning fast sword movements. Her opponent is often so busy/scared trying to keep track of her blade movements they will find their own weapon simply breaks to pieces in their hand! She also uses this technique to remove an opponents or clothing and enhance embarrassing/scaring them into retreat! She also uses this technique against automaton enemies (living stone statue warriors reanimated dead bodies or skeletons). Because Nariko has power of the element air her wings are more powerful than the other Guardians allowing her to fly faster. She can project power "wind blasts from her hands to blow back opponents or force small debris into their path perhaps encircling them. In combat she is constantly on the move using her agility and environment to her advantage.
Weaknesses: Whilst on the move if Nariko is struck by her opponent her power of element air means she will fly faster and potentially suffer harder hits from impacting "solid objects. If her opponent doesn't fall for her standard weapon destruction tactics she is caught off guard has she has to create a new battle strategy. Her strict code of honour limits her inventiveness in battle meaning she won't always think of combat related solutions other fighters would have.
I've tilted these gals to more of a warrior group for obvious reasons. Since this is based around the 17th century. Its, easy to assume that Guardians were discovered at an early age by warlock and seer type characters and trained for their roles from then. chapter 2 coming soon until then reviews are always but no flames please.