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THE FALL OF ITHAR
In ancient days when the race of Men had first come into the world, there were the Faranir, the fell gods of old, who had made war upon the children of the world and made them subject to their will. Men, too, fell under their dominion and suffered greatly. In those days, there was born to Garâthês, the king, a son. And he was hight Garâthos. Garâthês raised Garâthos to grow proud and to become a beacon of hope to Men. When Garâthos' strength waxed, he sought to test his mettle and was of mind to seek the holy sword Valix. For he perceived that with such a weapon he would become a mighty foe to his father's enemies.
One night, it came to Garâthos in a dream where he might find Valix. And he was consumed by the thought of possessing it. He knew that whatever trials lay before him, or dangerous road he must travel, Valix would be his. Without delay, Garâthos departed from his father's kingdom to seek Valix. There abroad he faced many dangers that would have conquered lesser men. But he overcame them all, slaying man, beast, and phantom till he ventured into strange lands far from his own where his prize awaited him. When his quest was won and he claimed Valix for his own, Garâthos returned home to take his place beside his father. And it came to pass that whenever battle was raised, Garâthos went forth and smashed his foes with Valix. His deeds were great and many and he was renowned for his feats. Fearing that Garâthos' fame would only grow to embolden others to rebel against their Faranir masters, the dark lord, Mjôrl-gâs plotted his death. And a great army was assembled to lay siege to the kingdom of Ithar, the last bastion of Men, that Garâthos and his people would be utterly destroyed. Here is the telling of that account... Need to read more? |
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