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Lost Kingdoms: Chapter I
TableKnight:
Lost Kingdoms
Chapter I
It was dusk near the Town of Torras, the namesake capital of the Kingdom of Torras. An aged mysterious knight and a young man named Herberl walked their horses along the North Road away from the city. The wilderness of Torras was notorious for its dangers, but in these tumultuous times, one must be even more wary.
Herberl: You never told me what the steward spoke to you about back in Torras, is that why we’re heading along the North Road?
Mysterious Knight: We are going north towards the border with Liore, as the steward has given us, well…has given me, a very important quest, one which I’ve spent many years petitioning for. We must help find and return the Jewels of Power to their rightful places. I am confident we can find one in Liore…since the realm has fallen from grace.
Herberl: The jewels? As in, the Jewels that the famous Hype travelled through time to find? Gods, travelling through time doesn’t seem like a quest you should have taken…
Mysterious Knight: No, luckily for us the Jewels can all be found in our time now. Besides, Hype needed the Jewels to travel through time in the first place. But unlike Hype, we aren’t trying to use the Jewels, but rather stop them from being used. Right now, they are enablers of evil when in the wrong hands, causing the decay of the realms they reside in…
Herberl: So you’re saying Liore’s a realm of evil then? Pardon me for asking, sir knight, but I thought it was an ally of Torras…at least, that’s what the stories I’ve heard say…
Mysterious Knight: It was, but that over a century ago in the times of King Taskan IV and King Hype. But the reign of their current king, Lothair, has seen that alliance break down, and his rule has been questioned by his own lords. Some say Lothair was corrupted by someone, or something, and I think it was one of the Jewels…
As Herberl and the Mysterious Knight turned the corner they could see a skeleton stood in the shadow of the cliffside.
The undead - byproducts of the Jewels no longer upholding the natural order of things - they litter the wilderness and countryside where corpses were not given proper burials. To Herberl, it was terrifying, like something out of a fantastical tale, but the Knight had countless encounters in all his years.
As the skeleton charged at Herberl it swung its axe. Herberl was able to catch it with his sword while the Knight made an attack which was quickly blocked by the skeleton’s shield.
Herberl was tied up trying to stop the axe, but the Knight slashed his sword towards the skeleton’s exposed spine.
The skeleton was cut in two to the relief of Herberl, but the Knight knew it wasn’t finished.
The upper body of the skeleton crawled towards Herberl, who screamed at the sight of it.
The Knight put his sword through the skull, ending the undead creature for good.
Herberl and the Knight put away their swords as they looked at the pile of bones. Herberl made a sigh of relief in between his accelerated breathing. He’d never seen anything like that before.
Herberl: So, that’s the last of that then?
Mysterious Knight: No. Where we’re going, we’ll see worse.
To be continued...
The name and design of Herberl comes from the cancelled Playmobil World MMO Trailer (https://i.imgur.com/7he2VUy.png), as this project seeks to link together a lot of established 'Playmobil Lore', so-to-speak, along with a lot of my own creations. You'll be seeing a lot more of the adventures of Herberl in the future, set in the decaying world long after Hype's famous battle against Barnak.
TableKnight:
It had been about a day since Herberl and the Knight left the Town of Torras on their quest and they had been traversing the North Road at a quick pace. It was almost dusk, and the Knight chose to look for a place to camp. He selected an area at the base of the cliff which the road ran along.
Herberl: Is this where we’re going to camp for the night then?
Mysterious Knight: Yes, it seems peaceful enough, and we can refill our waterskins in the pool.
Herberl and the Knight walked down the cliffside to the clearing after leaving their horses at the road. Herberl enjoyed the view on the way down and remarked how beautiful the wilderness was up in northern Torras.
Mysterious Knight: I feel like there’s something familiar about this place…like I’ve been here before…or maybe I’m just getting old.
As the Knight led Herberl next to the pool they both suddenly saw a pale figure in the corner of their eye, sat on a rock. He was dressed in white and black. His face was very pale, devoid of colour or even life.
Herberl and the Knight looked at each other in disbelief at the sight. How did they not see him before coming down? Herberl had many questions, but he knew it must be another undead creature here to fight them.
Herberl drew out his sword as the ghostly figure rose up from the rock.
Herberl: AWAY! Foul creature of evil! Leave us, or we will destroy you!
Mysterious Knight: Stand down Herberl, he’s not like any undead I’ve seen…Who are you, spirit?
Undead Spirit: Sir Knight, its been a long time since we last met…I didn’t expect to see you here again.
Mysterious Knight: What? Who are you!
Undead Spirit: My name is Galabran. You two are both correct, I am undead…but I was not consumed by evil unlike others. I was cursed, cursed by misuse of the Jewels. You, of all people, should know that, Sir Knight…
Galabran began to walk towards the Knight and Herberl, ignoring the pool which he simply walked over. Herberl gasped and dropped his sword. The spirit was walking on water right in front of him.
Herberl: What is going on, what is he talking about? What should we do…
Mysterious Knight: I think the best course of action is to stay calm and let him speak…
Galabran: Sir Knight, I recognize your face, but you don’t recognise mine? That is a pity, but expected. Things would be clearer if you did. No matter. I see now that your intentions are to return the Jewels to their rightful places…oh how I wish that would be done…
Herberl: We are to undo the evils that have been done to this world, aren’t we? So we want the same th---
Galabran: ---it is not just the Jewels causing evil…humanity is the culprit. How else can the Jewels cause evil without man trying to wield them? It is the war and evils of human nature that has brought this world, and me, into this decayed state.
Mysterious Knight: You speak of humanity like you are not part of it.
Galabran: Pah, I am no longer human. I am undead. Now I can see the flaws and errors of human nature clearly. We must act, and we do act.
Mysterious Knight: We?
Suddenly, out of the trees and rocks, several men dressed in green surrounded the Knight and Herberl. The Torran wilderness was famously littered with undead and bees, but also brigands.
Galabran: I am working with the brigands in these forests. We have a shared interest: To rid these lands of evil men, and so we continue our fight after all these years, and I continue after death. I hope you will understand, one day you will…
Galabran: I shall let you leave, Sir Knight, as you have changed a lot since the last time I saw you. Your intentions are now noble and good, however I fear you may fall into the service of evil if you are not careful.
The Knight paused for a moment, considering the spirit’s words.
Mysterious Knight: Thank you, Galabran. Might meet again on our travels.
Galabran: Oh, we will, Sir Knight, and you too, squire…safe travels to Liore.
Herberl and the Knight quietly ascended the cliff face's etched steps away from the clearing, they both had many questions that clouded their thoughts, but they remained silent. The two were not to make camp in that clearing tonight.
To be continued...
TableKnight:
Herberl and the Knight walked a little further along the road until they came across a dingy cave where they decided to stay for the night. They built a small fire at its entrance and left the horses just outside. As the two sat under the shelter, Herberl thought it was a good opportunity to try and make sense of what was going on a couple of hours earlier.
Herberl: Aren’t you concerned about how that undead knew who you were? You’ve been awfully quiet about it…
Mysterious Knight: I would rather not think about it. But he did not know my name, so it doesn’t really mean anything.
Herberl wasn't convinced by his answer.
Herberl: Speaking of which, Sir Knight, I don’t know your name either…you’ve never told me. Is it a trust thing? It would be a bit odd if you spent all this time travelling around with an outlaw you didn’t even trust…
Mysterious Knight: It’s not that I don’t trust you, it’s just…it’s better if you don’t know who I am. I don’t want you to ask any more questions on the matter.
Herberl was silent for a moment. He was getting nowhere with his questions...
Herberl: Galabran implied you were familiar with the Jewels…I feel like there’s something you’re not telling me about them.
Mysterious Knight: I know them, I have seen them with my own eyes. I have seen them being used by man. It’s not like I’ve read lots of books on them or heard many tales about them. I know their destructive capability, and why it is absolutely necessary that they are returned to their rightful places.
Herberl: You keep talking about their rightful place…but where is that? It’s all well and good just saying that but it doesn’t mean anything…
Mysterious Knight: When Hype found all the Jewels, they were all in Torras, so it seems to be Torras’ responsibility of guarding them. Since Hype’s reign, the Jewels were dispersed around the world and as a result it fell into chaos. We’ll have to return them here, where they belong.
Herberl: But Galabran said how men possessing the Jewels can cause evil…surely delivering them to---
Mysterious Knight: ---enough of this. We shall not discuss this any further. Tomorrow we will have to set off early, so I recommend we both get a long night of sleep.
Herberl was clearly annoyed at how his questions remained unanswered. He still didn’t know his masters name, and he was beginning to doubt the validity of their quest. He wondered if Galabran was really telling the truth about their actions and the nature of mankind, and if the spirit really stood for good or was just misleading them. But his master's apprehension to talking about the issue made Galabran seem more believable.
The two eventually went to sleep for the night. The Knight suffered a nightmare, one which he has experienced many times before, but he did not mention it to Herberl. It’s not my fault, he thought to himself, I couldn’t do anymore.
To be continued...
tahra:
I am ashamed to say I do not know the story of Hype.. but... is the old guy Hype?
Great pics, and looking forward to more! Thank you for sharing!
TableKnight:
--- Quote from: tahra on June 21, 2019, 18:52:29 ---I am ashamed to say I do not know the story of Hype..
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Maybe I could do a prologue of some sort for Lost Kingdoms that summarises the life and legend of Hype :!: that could be interesting
--- Quote from: tahra on June 21, 2019, 18:52:29 ---but... is the old guy Hype?
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All will be revealed soon, you'll just have to wait ;D
--- Quote from: tahra on June 21, 2019, 18:52:29 ---Great pics, and looking forward to more! Thank you for sharing!
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Thank you very much ! Lots more to come !!! :)
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