• "Liberation Force: Altair''

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    Neir [Near]

    Neir is an orphan who lives in the small village of Lone. dislikes war and fighting. His quiet and serious nature made him the unlikely protagonist of this story. When he is confronted by the legendary knight, Zagar, he is forced to overthrow Emperor Layle's empire.

    Zagar [Zay-gar]

    Zagar is a powerhouse, displaying an array of sword skills. He is able to take out any foe that stands against him. His inner strength allows him unleash the spiritual energies that empower his sword. Beneath his cold personality, lies the tender and defensive heart of a loyal knight.

    Aria [Ah-ria]

    Aria is a childhood friend of Neir also a Lone native. Though she is exceptional with the bow and arrow, she refuses to fight unless Neir is in the battle as well. Her caring nature allows her to tap into the elemental powers to enhance her bow skills.



    Prologue: Exiled

    Altair Kingdom...
    Altair Castle

    Zagar rushed into the castle throne room, his armor in total disarray and his face slightly charred. " My prince, Layle's forces overwhelm us ten-fold. What will you have me do, my liege!?''

    Prince Alphonse paced around his now barricaded throne room while Zagar remained coldly still. After a moment of pacing, Alphonse realized that Layle had taken over most of the kingdom. "[sigh] We have no choice, Zagar. Find Selena and gather as many soldiers as you can. We must retreat." He said these words with an air of defeat and a deep sorrow in his heart.

    " Yes, my liege..." Zagar said solemnly. The thunderous booms grew louder signaling the imminent siege of the castle. Zagar looked angrily at the door, wishing he could take on that whole army, but the truth was clear. He proceeded down to the barracks, where a few soldiers remained.
    "Soldiers, attention!"

    " Commander Zagan! What's happening! All I hear are loud booms from the outside! The other soldiers need our help!"

    " Soldier, calm yourself! Prince Alphonse has decided that we need to retreat. Now prepare yourselves, because anyone left in this castle will die here!"
    His words roused the soldiers to hasten their movements.

    Suddenly, the barricade came crashing down and Layle dark knights came rushing into the throne room. Fortunately, Prince Alphonse had escaped through the lower passage, but Zagan and his soldiers were staring in the face of a massive army of dark knights.

    "Soldiers! Move! I'll hold them off!"

    "But, Commander, they outnumber you! Are you really planning on holding them off by yourself!?" said one of his soldiers.

    " Hmph! You must not know me very well..." Zagan said with a mysterious air of confidence. The soldiers began to pour in the throne room and charge right for Zagan. " You want some, come and get it! Soul Reaver!" Zagan's black sword burst with a dark aura. He began to strike down the approaching soldiers.

    " Don't worry, he can't fight forever..."

    " They're right...I can't fight on...I'm sorry, Prince, but I must retreat in the opposite direction. I can't let them find you." Zagan thought to himself. He began to retreat, trying to block out the sounds of the dark knights and their mimicry.

    " Run away, coward! You and your prince will fall to our master's blade!"

    Zagan and Alphonse ended up splitting and the Altair Kingdom was no more...