(Kingdom of Helios year 1672)
In a world called Gaia, many kingdoms flourished but one kingdom stood out among the rest—a kingdom known as Helios.
It boasted the largest territory, covering half of Gaia's land and waters. Its inhabitants were called Helians. You can easily identify a Helian by their fair skin, long and pointed ears resembling those of cats which enhanced their hearing abilities beyond that of other races.
The lifespan of a Helian was significantly longer, often reaching up to 500 years. Because of their extended lives, their skin takes a long time to show signs of aging or wrinkles.
Helians are also the most elevated beings in Gaia, thanks to their exceptional combat skills. They are adept at using various forms of magic in their daily activities and in warfare. They had won numerous battles due to their brave warriors and their large numbers.
The Kingdom of Helios is the most prosperous in all of Gaia, ruled by King Daemon.
Daemon is acknowledged as the most powerful king in Gaia, possessing incredible strength and the ability to control fire and lightning—an ability feared by all.
He is also skilled in wielding any weapon, but he often used his Eherion in battles—a powerful spear that possessed unique magic that only he can control.
It is enveloped in flames and lightning whenever he engages in combat, striking fear into the hearts of his adversaries.
Daemon is the longest-reigning king in the history of the Helios Kingdom. He ascended to the throne at the age of 12 after his father's death. As the only child, there was no one else to succeed his father, so he was trained and appointed to be the king of Helios. Currently, at the age of 369, he continues to rule over Helios and will do so until he passes it on to his successor, until he is defeated by rival kingdoms, or until his death.
Daemon desired nothing else in his life but power and wealth. These are the only things that mattered to him. He had no interest in sharing his power, which is why he had no queen or children who could potentially succeed him.
In short, Daemon would seize everything for his personal gain as long as he lived, and in his eyes, nothing could stop him from attaining what he desired.
During his reign, he showed nothing but cruelty to his subjects, ruling with an iron fist and instilling fear in the Helians who dared to oppose him.
However, despite his cruelty towards his subjects, the Helians regarded him as their lord due to the prosperity they experienced under his rule. It was thanks to him that the Kingdom of Helios became a powerful force and a source of fear for many.
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"What do you see in the future, Damina?" Daemon asked a Helian seer named Damina, a blind woman with the ability to see the future.
"My lord, it is inevitable!" Damina replied, kneeling before her king Daemon, who stood tall with his eyes widening.
"What do you see? Tell me!" Daemon demanded angrily, pointing the sharp tip of his Eherion, his spear, towards Damina's neck.
Despite feeling the sharp tip against Damina's neck, she remained calm as if she already knew the events that would follow.
"It's a prophecy! Your downfall, Lord Daemon, and the Kingdom of Helios, is imminent!" Damina answered.
"My downfall and of the Kingdom of Helios? What does this mean? That the most powerful kingdom in all of Gaia will fall? It seems your visions are mistaken, Damina." Daemon said with a sly smile.
"A being with an extraordinary ability, the one who holds the 'Forgotten Power,' will fulfill the prophecy and bring the downfall of the Kingdom of Helios, Lord Daemon," Damina stated.
Daemon seemed to tremble with anger, and flames surged from his right hand.
"Who is this being, and where does it come from, Damina?" Daemon angrily inquired.
"This being comes from the Kingdom of Apollo." Damina replied.
"Ha! From the Kingdom of Apollo? A small kingdom will bring about my downfall? What foolishness is this, Damina?" Daemon smirked, seemingly amused to learn that the prophecy originated from Apollo, a kingdom he considered weak and lacking in the art of warfare and magic.
In Daemon's eyes, the Apollans, the so-called people of the Kingdom of Apollo, are weak beings who does not excel in combat.
They are a group of pacifist citizens who sought peace and equality for all. Unlike the Helians, the Apollans are not skilled in using magic, but they possess unique intelligence and techniques in healing without the aid of magic. Also, they are the only individuals who possess knowledge in healing in all of Gaia, which is why no one wants to harm them as they are needed.
"Not even half of my army needs to be sent to eliminate this being that you claim who is from Apollo! Is this what I should be concerned about, Damina?" Daemon said.
"You cannot kill him, Lord Daemon," Damina replied.
"Are you insulting me, Damina? Me, the most powerful king of all?" Daemon angrily questioned.
"This being is more powerful than anyone, Lord Daemon. He possesses the 'Forgotten Power' that none of us have. It is a magic equivalent to that of Gods!" Damina announced.
Upon hearing Damina's words, Daemon, full of anger, mercilessly decapitated her shocking the slaves and warriors beside him.
Silence fell upon the scene as they observed Damina's lifeless body lying on the ground. She was a powerful seer who could see the future, mercilessly killed by Daemon.
"Listen to me! Helios will not fall! No one can bring Helios down! I am the most powerful being in all of Gaia!" Daemon shouted, "Prepare yourselves, my troops! We are heading to the Kingdom of Apollo! I, myself, will kill the being that Damina claims will bring our kingdom to ruin!"
"Lord Daemon, but what Damina said is that once you defeat this being who posses the 'Forgotten Power', Gaia will be enveloped in darkness!" said by General Silas, the current highest-ranking general of Helios.
"Are you opposing me, Silas?" Daemon asked while his eyes filled with fury.
"No, Lord Daemon, but I am concerned about the consequences of Damina's prophecy. You know that everything she says is true." General Silas replied.
"In that case, I have a plan." Daemon said, taking a deep breath, "I will imprison the prophecy in the deepest, most hidden dungeon of our kingdom where no one can see that being. Just like its power, that being must be forgotten! Prepare yourself! We are heading to Apollo, not only to capture this being! We will enslave all Apollans! This way, we will be the sole beneficiaries of their healing abilities! And once we conquer Apollo, we will proceed to other kingdoms! No kingdom will bring Helios down!"
"Understood, Lord Daemon." General Silas acknowledged.
"And I want you to send a letter, Silas," Daemon said with a sly smile, "And this is what you will tell the two Kings of Apollo..."
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(Kingdom of Apollo, 1672)
It seems like a joyous occasion being celebrated by the Apollans today as it is King Gideon's birthday, one of the rulers of the Kingdom of Apollo.
"You didn't need to go through the trouble, Agustus!" King Gideon said with delight as he sat on his throne, watching all the Apollans rejoicing before him and gathering inside his palace.
"You know I would do anything for you, Gideon. I made a promise to your father that I would be a good husband to you." King Agustus replied with a smile in his eyes filled with immense love for his partner.
Apollo is governed by two kings, Gideon and Agustus.
The two of them rule over the Kingdom of Apollo, and despite both being male, they are also married and upholding the beloved kingdom among their subjects.
Gideon is the sole heir of the late King of Apollo and eventually inherited the throne. He married Agustus, the most skilled healer among the Apollans.
King Gideon and King Agustus desire nothing more than to collaborate, promote peace, and ensure equal rights for all races living in Gaia.
For the Apollans, their process to achieve this peace does not involve violence but rather extends a helping hand to fellow beings, regardless of their race. They travel or are sent to different kingdoms to heal and aid others. Although they do not possess any magical abilities, the Apollans alone have the inherent capability for healing, which is needed by every race.
This is the vision of King Gideon and King Agustus, to assist one another without expecting any reward or favor in return, even if they come from different races.
However, other kingdoms cannot be prevented from waging wars to expand their dominion and their race. During times of war, many Apollans are dispatched to provide healing support.
"Thank you so much, Agustus. If you weren't by my side, I don't know how I could manage to run the Kingdom of Apollo alone." Gideon said with a smile to Agustus.
"You're welcome, Gideon. My love for you is immeasurable. Although we may not be blessed with children, I am grateful that you accepted me into your heart," Agustus replied, holding Gideon's right hand and kissing it gently.
"King Gideon, King Agustus, I have a letter from King Daemon of Helios." announced by a messenger from Helios who suddenly showed up.
"A letter from King Daemon?" Gideon wondered, looking at his spouse, Agustus.
"Let us read it, my love, to find out what Daemon desires." Agustus suggested to Gideon. "Perhaps he wants us to send Apollan healers to Helios."
As Agustus reads the letter from Daemon, he seemed pleased with its contents.
"King Daemon will visit us here, Gideon! He wishes to visit Apollo and bring gifts as a token of gratitude for the assistance we provide in healing their people!" Agustus joyfully exclaimed.
"This is a wonderful letter, Agustus! It seems that our inherent nature of being helpful to all kingdoms in Gaia will pave the way for unity among us!" Gideon said with a smile.
Afterward, they gathered all the Apollans present in the palace to inform them about the upcoming visit of Daemon, the King of Helios.
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