Opening Scene - Balcony at the top of Runes' Fortress
*It's a Dark and Stormy Night as the King of the Runes watches from atop his mighty fortress.*
King (The Ruler of the Rune Kingdom): Hmm, this isn't your typical storm. Sagis, come hither.
Sagis (Head of the Mountain Rune Knights): You called my Lord?
King: Gather the other 4 Head Rune Knights and meet me at the Citadel, something is amiss.
Sagis: As you wish my Lord. *Sagis bows and exits*
King: I wonder, if this could be the work of that Wretched Goddess. Oh well, time will tell. *with a swish of his cloak, King, turns and exits*
Scene Change - The Citadel
*King stands in front of the Altar of Magic facing his 5 Rune Knights as the light from the candles play the shadows of all 6 upon the walls. Everybody is quiet for they know that this is a serious matter*
King: I'm pleased, you all could make it here. As you well know, I don't do this unless something dire has come up.
Tengal (Head of the Forest Rune Knights): My Lord, are the Gods furious with us?
King: It's more of one particular Goddess. It's that Black Winged Goddess with a White Robe. She's not pleased with my creation of the Rune Kingdom.
Sagis: Why is she not pleased my Lord?
King: She feels we have grown too strong and represent a direct threat against her. I have no Ill Intent, but as always she has a need to stick her nose into matters that she cannot control.
Okami (Head of the Ocean Rune Knights): So what is it that you plan to do and how do you know she is furious at us?
King: Have you seen that storm out there. It's not a typical storm. Nay, *King swishes his cloak and faces the altar* Allow me to show you what it is we face, seeing that I can sense the cloud of doubt that hangs over this place. *King places his hands together and begins muttering an Ancient Incantation*
*The altar begins to glow a bright light and an image of the brewing storm outside appears*
Okami: Okay, ya I see a Thunderstorm, but what about it. It looks like an ordinary Thunderstorm to me*
*King quickly steals a look in Okami's direction*
Sagis: Do not rush my lord Okami. Please be patient and have manners.
Okami: Sorry my Lord, please do continue.
*King goes back to concentrating his spell*
*The vision focuses deep within the clouds where they see Morrighan waving her hands*
Morrighan (The Black Winged Goddess of War and Vengence): Oh Dark Storm Clouds, rise and unfold! Oh Sinful Rune Kingdom, the one who has betrayed me. Oh Greedy Millitean, come meet your bitter end and burn in the ever lasting fires of damnation!
*Thunder strikes the Rune Fortress*
King: This is why I called you here, we don't have much time. Sagis, Okami, Tengal, go quickly and evacuate the people. We must not let any harm come to them.
Zoka (Head of the Wind Rune Knights): What about me and Hargle?
Hargle (Head of the Tundra Rune Knights): I think I know what he wants us to do Zoka. We must go and make preparations to preserve our Kingdom.
King: That is correct. The kingdom is about to be destroyed, we must preserve it as much as we can at all costs. Hurry, we must retrieve the Great Runes Family Emblem and the Relics of the Rune Knights and take them to the Secret Underground. From there we will make preparations for the sealing away of what is left of this kingdom.
Hargle: So you don't think we stand a chance?
King: Not now at least, it's best to let Morrighan win this battle, and strike again when the time comes.
Zoka: Smart Move my Lord. I support thee in your efforts. It's a wise move to accept defeat at the hands of an angry and vengeful Goddess.
King: Then let us go with all do haste, we don't have much time.
Zoka, Hargle: Aye my Lord!
*all 3 quickly exit the Citadel as the ground begins to shake*
Scene 3 - The Secret Underground
*a scene unfolds of a cave filled with many citizens looking afraid and scared*
Citizen 1: What did we do to envoke the anger of the Gods?
Citizen 2: Is there any hope for us, or will we all surely parish?
Citizen 3: I hope our Lord knows what he is doing, he's been so kind to us?
*The Rune Knight Army Enters*
Citizen 1: Oh look! It's the Great Rune Knights.
Citizen 2: Ah yes, they are arranged to represent different elements of the Land.
Citizen 3: Ocean, Tundra, Forest, Mountain, and Wind. Or better known as Water, Ice, Earth, Fire, and Air. The 5 Basic Elements of Nature. Well there are others, but those are the ones that were picked by our Lord.
*King of Runes Enters with his 5 Head Rune Knights*
Citizen 1: Ah there's the Lord now!
Citizen 2: There is still hope left
Citizen 3: Look how he carries himself so, he truly is a noble and strong King.
*King approaches the alter and with a swish of his cloak, turns to face his People*
King: Greetings my loyal Subjects! Though times may be dark, and uncertain, I have a plan that will guarantee your saftey!
*citizens cheer*
King: 5 members from each of the divisions of my Rune Army will lead you all to saftey in the land of Erinn beyond here. There you will be safe for quite some time. Do my kingdom proud! Go forth and prosper. I will return someday, but for now, have faith and courage!
*Citizens begin chattering*
Citizen 1: Huh? What do you mean, he will return someday?
Citizen 2: Where is he going?
Citizen 3: What's going on?
*King holds up his left hand for Silence*
King: Me, my Head Rune Knights, and the rest of the Army will remain here and try and hold off the Goddess Morrighan and her army. I will hold them back long enough for you all to be safe. Do not be afraid. Though times are uncertain, be assured. I SHALL RETURN! *King raises his Rune Sword High into the air*
*The crowd errupts into a mighty cheer chanting "ALL HAIL THE LORD OF RUNES! ALL HAIL THE LORD OF RUNES*
King: Now then, Rune Knights, make me proud and protect my people!
*5 Rune Knights from each division begin to lead the people down the cave passegeway*
*King turns to his 5 Head Rune Knights*
Sagis: Very good speech my sire. Do you really think we stand a chance against Morrighan and her army?
King: The chance of victory is very slim. I have a Plan B in place that is sure to fool Morrighan.
Okami: Ah yes, the Legend of the 5 Keys and the lost Royal Emblem right?
King: Aye, it's an ancient ritual I have prepared. Grango is the Gaurdian of the Runes Family who shall take care to protect the spell.
"A lost Kingdom, destroyed by the anger of the Goddess.
The people lament the loss of a great and noble King,
Shadows and despair rule over the Forgotten Kingdom.
In the Land of the Runes, hope still remains.
The Emblem of the Runes will lead the way,
To great fortune and prosperity.
5 Keys, await, for the return of the King."
That is the Legend that will be passed on from this day forth when the spell comes into place.
Zoka: The spell looks like an attack, correct?
King: Sort of, it will combine with Morrighan's power to make it seem like we our using our final spell, in the end Morrighan will believe us to be destroyed as all that will be left will be a massive creator.
Hargle: But in reality...
Tengal: We will be sealed up in the Runar Plane, a secret Plane that our Lord has prepared for us.
King: *king smiles widely* Correct. There we shall wait for the One worthy of wielding the the Runes Family Emblem. As for the keys themselves. You 5 are the keys locked away in 5 hidden temples scattered throughout the Land. Only the one who holds the Runes Family Emblem will be able to access these fortresses.
Tengal,Hargle,Okami,Sagis,Zoka: We are the 5 Keys?!
King: You will be in the form of keys while you are sealed up and I will be in the form of a frozen statue, believed to have been frozen by the Goddess Morrighan herself for my sins. Once I am freed, you will return to your original forms, and we shall begin plans for the Ressurection of the Rune Kingdom!
Tengal: Ah I see. Very well. I give you my full loyality
Hargle: As do I!
Okami: Even though I have my doubts, I see very little choice in the matter. I shall support thee as well.
Zoka: Things are getting interesting. Let us give Morrighan a run for her money!
Sagis: Very clever and wise oh Lord. Very well. Shall we?
King: Thank you my loyal Knights. Come, the hour of destiny lies before us!
*All 6 of them turn and head towards the entrance as the Rune Knights proceed to follow*
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That ends my story for now. Perhaps when inspiration hits me again I shall write the next Chapter as the battle between Morrighan unfolds.
I've always wanted to a story about the Rune Kingdom, a glorious Kingdom of Magic that harness the power of the Runes. Will they succeed in the battle or will the Legend that King of Runes has prepared unfold to be later come to fruition?
Only time will tell, I think you all know what will happen though I'm sure. Tell me what you think! This is my first time doing something like this so I'm curious on how you guys like my writing style. I'm not sure if this is the place for it or not, but it's the best I can come up with.