Part One

Shadows of the Past

The legend, they say, is whispered within the winds along the magnificent Preda Mountain Range, the words and deeds never to be forgotten of the Time of the Nuxvenom.

Little children sing to the glory of the Sordarins. Young lads praise their heroes of the past with dreams of following within their footsteps. Old men bask in the deeds of another time, a time when the Sordarins crushed the impending threat and once more Scarladin was safe.

The mighty Sordarins, rulers of the sky! The people look high up in the clouds and see their warriors soaring under the sun and know they are safe and secure in their world never to have to worry about the threat of the Arachnideans or the dreaded Asmeodai! The ones whose quest seeks only to destroy all the Sordarins have ever known.

The Sordarins have slept well over the years secure in their knowledge the Great One watches over them, knowing that the legends holds a mighty warrior will emerge if threatened again, born with a destiny only to defend their world.

But subtle changes have emerged. Little by little fear begins to resurface that their world, their very existence is once again threatened. They look to the skies anxiously awaiting their warrior; questioning perchance if the Great One has forgotten them.

I know this how? For I am the one born to defend their world. I, Kela Calledwdele, was born a Euchoun. I am their warrior.