Our Creed of Life

The Beginings

Hey you up there, way up high in the stars... I can't see you, hope you're doing okay. It's been rough without you here... Our brothers are still praying you'll come back. I do to, but you know life isn't too bad without the all mighty horned knight himself. It's quite peaceful since no war has broke out again. Anyways I have to get going, there's a ceremony tonight that I have to get ready for... Hope you return soon...

The moon lit the sky like a giant lantern, there were no clouds in sight and the wind was still. I heard the villagers and noblemen as they walked across the bridge. They came for a ceremony. Ah yes, the ceremony, where a young squire becomes a knight. Wish you were here to see me become a knight of the order just like you. (a loud screech rattles the trees from the north) What was that? I wonder if anyone else heard that. Squire Alexander! You are needed in the banquet hall (knight serpentine said in a hurry) knight serpentine is a tall but thin compared to the other knights in our order, he doesn't wear much armor except for a few leather plates. His sword or rather it be a dagger allows swift movement, and his face is always shrouded by a worn cloth. Sir? (I say in a calm voice) how'd you feel when you became a knight of the order? KS: how'd I feel, well I felt a rush of adrenaline. To serve and protect this country and those around me, was and still is a wondrous. But we must go, the ceremony is about to begin. (Sir serpentine escorts me to banquet hall) The Hall of Great Knights, the same hall my brother gained his knighthood. A thick smell of cooked mutton fills the room, and people everywhere enjoying the festivities. Silence! Today we shall witness the young brother of our greatest hero knight becoming a knight himself. Squire Alexander please before the king. (I kneel) I now bestow upon you, your knighthood, the king says proudly. Now rise and make a name for you. (I rise as the gigantic glass window shatters and a screech is heard throughout the kingdom) A WRAITH!! (the torches go out and a bright white figure stands in the middle of the room) Be gone foul demon! I have a messages for you all, the wraith says in a soft screech. Your end is near, the demonic lord shall rise and your pitiful kingdom shall fall. (we turn to the king then back to the wraith but she is gone) Who is the demonic lord? I say in a scared tone. The demonic lord is the reason that your brother vanished from the land. When your brother and that monster clashed swords they just disappeared without a trace. (Niko stands tall) Men, defensive positions!

Alexander get to your quarters right away, and wait for further instructions. But I am a knight, so I should be able to fight with you all. No, you must not fight this fight. We'll handle this battle, now go! Fine (I quickly run to my room)

Brother I wish you were here. You'd be able to defend this fortress, I just know you would. Please come back soon.

(smoke fills the air and the earth is set ablaze) defend this castle men! Niko commands! (soldiers on his right and left dying in swift attacks) we must retreat! We must protect the king! (as the knights reach the kings bedroom they hear a blood curdling scream and break the door down) Mwhahaha... you're too late you pitiful knights, now that your king is dead there is nothing that can stop our plans now. (the voice vanishes) we must bring him back now if we're to save this world. No, we must not let his younger brother know what truly happened on the fateful day. Fateful day? (I was listening to them from around the corner) what actually happened, and why are they so secretive about it. Go check on the lad, make sure he's safe. (I quickly run back to my room)

what happened to you brother?

(three knocks on my door) are you there Alexander? Just a minute. (I slowly open the door) ah sir Niko, how may I assist you? I came here to make sure you were safe. Now then, get some rest, we've got a long road ahead of us.

The sun raises over the mountain and the tower bells chime for the morning. Wake up! Alexander wake up, you are needed in the war room. (I wake up and see armor on my desk) Where'd you come from? I brought them for you. Oh Scythe, I didn't see you there... Thank you for the armor ma'am. I ain't a ma'am... Now get dressed and report to the war room. (I get dressed and head on down) Ah finally you made it paladin Alexander. you and the four great knights are going on an adventure, to destroy this evil menace once and for all. The four great and powerful knights. Niko, Scythe, Serpentine and Cyclopes, four knights that fought alongside my brother in the War of Kings. Cyclopes? (I say) Isn't he still trapped in the mine? Nope, he dug him and his men out before that mine collapsed in on itself. Then it's settled! Let's get going. (we set of to Emraetril) Wait, before we leave you have to answer me one question. What is it lad? What actually happened on the day my brother disappeared? (I say sternly) That my boy, is a matter in which we cannot discuss with you. (we get to a clearing in the woods) Let's set camp here. (says Niko in a sturdy voice) Where'd the boy go? Thought you were watching him, Cyclopes. He couldn't of gone far. He's probably taking a pee break.

I hope to see you again, brother. Things are changing too quickly and I could use your guidance.

(the morning raises and the smell of spring fills the air) I climb a tree and sit at the top of it. Ah, it feels so good to be away from them all. Just peace and quiet, although they must be looking for me. Oh well, at least I have this tranquility before tomorrow. Alexander!! Where are you! (a voice calling from afar) Ah there you are Alexander. (I jump and nearly fall out of the tree) you startled me Sir Serpentine. Well Niko needs to see you right-a-way. For what purpose? I am not sure young one. Fine I'll go but only if you call me sir for once. Not in your lifetime kid, now get going. (I head back to camp) You needed to see me Niko? Ah yes, we need to create a battle strategy for our upcoming battles! A strategy, for what purpose? It's so we don't all die in a fight. I see now, how about we make Cyclopes just step on them and we kill the stragglers. That'd only work if your brother was here, but he's not so we'll come up with something else. Then you pick the plan and I'll site on this stump. (a noise comes from all around) It's an ambush! (15 bugbears jump out and pin us all down) Bring them with us, says the albino bugbear in a grumble.

they bring us to a huge camp that seemed to go on forever. what're you going to do with us. I say scaredly. Quiet you! Never you foul beast. the sound of trees falling frighten the bugbears. What is that? says the leader. Oh that is just your death sentence coming. says niko. the sound gets louder and louder. out of the corner of my eye. ARGHHHHH!!!! clash!! clatter!! bash!! bugbears dying left and right. a shout of terror fills the air. FEAR ME YOU PEASANTS!! My name is CYCLOPES and yours is dead!!! It's about time. sorry niko, I was talking to a sword smith named Violet. not now, just untie us and get us out of here. Cyclopes picks us up and carries us to the tree house. VIOLET! I have brought my fellow knights. Oh, Cyclopes it's you. Please sit and tell me why you all are out in these terrible woods. Well it started like an ordinary day but ended up being a very bad one at the end. well no knight should travel without a sword, and I have just the sword for you, Sir Alexander. She goes into her home and comes back out with a large cloth with something hidden in it. What is it, I ask? It is a sword that I made but it hasn't found a rightful owner yet. Rightful owner? Yep, this sword is special; it can only be wielded by a true soul. Do you think you have a true soul, Alexander? well I guess we'll find out wont we. She unravels the cloth. that's a really nice blade, you made this? Mhm, as she smiles at me. so what's it made of? Mithril and moonstone. wow, that's a pretty expensive sword you have there. Well don't just sit there and stare at it. pick it up and try it out. I pick it up. It's pretty light for a sword. wha..what's happening. I lift from the ground and a blinding light shines from the sword. By the eight, Niko proclaims. I drop and land on my knees. What was that? What kind of sword is this? this sword is called Excalibur. the only sword of its king that chooses its owner, and by that bright light I'm guessing it has chosen you to wield it. well Alexander, I guess we'll have to teach you some swordsmanship. Not without me.. I made this sword so wherever you go I go. Very well then, we set off tomorrow for The Tree of Hollowed Souls.

Well brother this may sound weird but I'm starting to like what's happening in the world. hopefully we will see each other again.

we wake up and pack up the camp. So Niko, who is going to teach me how to sword fight. Yes I know but I have someone that is a perfect swordsman, and he's just up the trail from here. Who is it? asks Scythe. John Donheart is his name and he's a mercenary that will do anything for coin. For coin? you mean like a mercenary? Yes that is right. He'll need some coin if we're going to teach you in sword fighting. You sure he's going to help? He better, or else. Anyway, let's get going he's only just up the ridge. We walk up the ridge for 20 kilometers and see an old mining compound that has been turned into a home, but for who or what. John! Where are you? A faint yell comes from within the mine tunnel. Over here! We head into the tunnel and a thick rotten smell fills the air. Yuck, what is that horrid smell. I don't know but it's making me sick to my stomach. John! Hey John! In here. We open a door that leads into the great hall of the mine. Ah see, this is the man I've been talking about. The name is John, John Donheart. Freelance mercenary, and I won't help without payment. will 20 pounds suffice? why yes it will, and why are you here? we need an excellent swordsman to teach this boy a thing or two about sword fighting. You're all knights right? how come you can't teach him? aren't you all skilled in sword fighting. We are skilled in fighting, just not sword fighting. he bursts into laughter. How could you not know sword fighting. all knights are supposed to know this. not in our order, we learn with the land and use what was given to us as younglings