Voyant

PROLOGUE

There are many tales of old, which tell of heroes and adventurers on a quest for justice, love and glory. Stories that tell of people whose bravery has no bounds. But my story is quite different from the books I have read. Not all please to hear of my distressing, dark and sorrowful past, for I truly lived in darkness. This is the story of how I came to find myself in a land that told me to forget of hope, to turn away from truth and reside in the kingdom full of lies, bloodshed and injustice. This is the story of how I came to embark on a journey to find my hidden past and uncover my true identity and purpose with nothing else but a crystal, desire for truth and a boy who haunted me longer than I've ever known. And finally, this is the story of how magic returned to the land which was ruled by a man nobody wished to be in throne. "Oh come those on a f air quest for justice and you shall be greatly rewarded. Every soul fears, f or one must be dead to not feel some fear. Hence, as despair forms bigger by the hour, your desire will grow beyond compare. Therefore, mighty knight, think not of who you've be en but who you strive t o be. Show great courage in a land whispering echoes of doubt into thou ears, for you shall vanquish all who think wrongly of truth. Don't think of yourself as helpless for young warriors all need nurturance and aid in a large battle to come. Listen to tho u heart, ashen one, for sacrifice is the first step towards glory and triumph. " 

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LONG AGO, in a faraway land covered in a mist amongst valleys, mountains and endless evergreen woodland, lived two great kingdoms ruled by powerful, wise kings. In the far South, stood the Kingdom of Laymeth, governed by King Edward. The Northern part of the land was dominated by King Collin, known as the Kingdom of Caldwell. Both realms dwelled in harmony, having made a strong alliance and friendship. Never have the inhabitants of either empire shown superiority to the other. After King Edward turned fifty years of age, he had a son, who was given the name: James. The whole kingdom merrily celebrated upon the arrival of their new prince and successor of the throne. The townsfolk's music could be heard far off into the wild countryside, spreading news of joy to the corners of the land. Many years after, on the same month, March days brought another child into the world: Norman, King Edward's nephew. Upon giving birth to her son, Norman's mother died, leaving her heir an orphan; his father, Prince Audric, had died long before she was five months pregnant. The boy grew up reckless, demanding that everyone pity him as he didn't have parents. But the elderly King Edward resisted, planning to raise the child with the morality and manners that of a royal heir. Yet, the boy surpassed the King's expectations, and not in the best way possible. Not only did he get worse as he aged, his vicious-self harmed his cousin, Prince James. Years passed and the Kingdom of Laymeth was most certainly not the only land in suffering. Caldwell slowly began to experience drought sweeping upon their land, and their need for aid has drastically escalated. Laying on his deathbed and awaiting his demise, King Collin gave way for his eldest son to step next unto the throne: Denvard. Being the compassionate and kind man he was, the new King of Caldwell dispatched his trusted ambassadors to request Laymeth for resources. But upon getting to the Kingdom, Denvard's ambassadors came to find a dying King Edward, pondering on who should be next to take his place as ruler. Since Norman was no match to be king, Edward decided to coronate his son, James. With his last strength, he signed the document for his son, who was then thirty-five years old. Norman was outraged, as he believed that he would make a better king for the land. Yet he remained to live in the castle, awaiting until the old King passes away, to fulfill his villainous plan. Two days prior to the coronation, King Edward meets his death. On the day of the Prince's coronation, Norman decides to poison him, believing that if the first royal heir is killed, the only next descendant would be him, for he is the closest relative. With the cruel plan on his mind, Norman comes to the coronation banquet, awaiting until James drinks from the deadly cup. His plan fulfills and the night ends in shocked gasps and dreadful cries from the crowd. The very next day, Norman was coronated, giving rise to the claim that the King died due to a heart attack. With the whole empire in utter distress, the King plans to take over more land to prove his dominative potential. As the barbaric monarch takes over the boarding nations, his son, Prince Burne, is forced to watch the victorious overthrow. Along with him was Prince Sebastian, James's only son who is hated by the ruling family. As the two boys see King Norman's violent and treacherous tactics, they too become infused with violence and hate. The King does not hesitate to overthrow Caldwell, as they became weaker and more vulnerable due to the drought. Two month following Norman's first conquest, Prince Sebastian went missing, and was later reported dead by the guards of Laymeth. It was now a struggle for Caldwell to survive, for they depended on Laymeth's wicked ruler. Many towns have been captured and many families killed, only for the reason of Norman's desire for power. Many pondered on what could possibly induce fear within the Monarch yet failed to come up with a possible answer. But only one being knew the reply to the widespread question, that person being the unbreakable Ruler himself. There was only one answer to the question, for the Mighty King trembled before one discrete thought of it. That fear being Voyants.