The Sins of the God King

Chapter 4: Helias

Helias rode across the sprawling landscapes of Torryn northern region. The wind whispered through his auborn hair as his conjured horse galloped with graceful strength, carrying him swiftly towards his destination. The land he traversed had long been scarred by the ravages of war, locked in an age-old conflict with the kingdom empire of the Immortal God King from the great northern continent of Navo'ri. 

The stories are still clear to Helias's memories,

A thousand years ago, when the God King sought to expand his dominion, he dispatched his loyal followers to Torryn. Among them were the ancestors of the Xeldorians, faiths of the Highmoon, The forgers of dhul 'ar region and the craglins. drawn to this land to take over under the God King's rule.

The ancestors of these Navo'rians manage to conquer the Western part of Torryn. Cut off from the coast, now known as the north fort, the The ancestors found themselves imprisoned for centuries and trap to neverending war, their connection to Navo'ri severed.

Years passes, as generations came and went, the knowledge of their history and the God King himself slipped further into obscurity. The war fought by their ancestors then pass thru them becomes irrelevant for they do not know what are they fighting for. The forgers are the first to change side with Dhul'ar region adopting them. Drawn by the promises of prosperity and protection, they found solace and acceptance in the bustling region of Dhul'ar, where their skills were appreciated and their contributions valued. And the rest soon follows in order to finally live in peace.

Now, after 20 years of peace. Torryn is now protected by former Navo'rians, along with its locals.

Helias was heading towards the Crested Rock, south of north fort. Withered ruin rocks shaped of half crested moon. This is a neutral place where the King of Torryn, along with the lords of the ten Great region convened. This is where plans would be forged and alliances strengthened to withstand the relentless onslaught of the God King's mighty fleet.

As Helias neared his destination, the atmosphere crackled with anticipation. The air grew colder, tinged with the scent of saltwater. The sound of crashing waves grew louder, carrying echoes of distant battles fought upon the shores. The rugged coastline came into view, with jagged cliffs reaching up to the sky, defiant against the relentless pounding of the sea.

Helias saw a large dark-skinned man fully armored with a heavy sword strap on his back. riding a horse towards the Crested rock too. Helias recognized him as Sartos, the esteemed army general hailing from the renowned region of Wildaron, it is where the King's castle called "Iron Hold" resides. He is among the battleborn, descendants of a lineage stretching back to the ancient tribes of Torryn. Embedded within them are instincts and collected memories honed through generations, a legacy shared by their forebears. It was this formidable trait that made them a cornerstone of the kingdom's military might, contributing greatly to the impregnability of their land. Legend tells, 100 battleborn men fought and won against the sorcery of 1000 Navo'rians just by advance war tactics.

Sartos bows his head after seeing Helias, Helias did the same thing, Sartos asks, "Where are your men?".

"I sent them home." Helias answers.

The atmosphere within the King's seat grew heavy with tension as Helias and Sartos knelt before their weary ruler. The Lords of the 10 region are present. Lord Aishul of Dhul' ar region, Lord Terha of Ughren region, Lord Sabo of Rihm region, Lord Winrow of Ganannon region, Lord Fabio of Rivertrail region, Lord Sthralir of Wildaron region, Lord Xart of Emerald Coast region, Lord Polter of Rha'lo region, Lord Manford of WidowsReach region and Lord Hensing of Drylot region.