The War of Panitil
The land of Panitil is filled with ancient beasts, legendary magic and awe inspiring sights. From the great mountains of Singahal, to the beaches of Ninoa the land is full of adventure and wonder. But no one sees the land for what it is. All that replaces it is the fear and depression of war. The black shadow of death has covered the land for the last five years, and as the war continues to be stuck in a stalemate the people on Panitil fear that they will know the feel of the blade before they know what peace is again.
Panitil is controlled by the empire of Yid, founded by the great king Ginal. Before him, Panitil was just a random collection of barbarians and rouges with no loyalty. Ginal was able to unify many while destroying his opposition, but not without help. During his travels he met a golden dragon, a beast so rare one has not been seen since the days of Ginal almost two hundred years ago. Ginal, near death due to a battle he barely won, met with the dragon. The beast had been beaten and tortured by the very enemy Ginal had just defeated. The dragon extended an offer of gratitude, seeing Ginal as a capable fighter and worthy king. He offered him a pact, a joining of souls that would save them both and grant them immeasurable powers. Ginal saw no alternative and agreed, merging his soul with the great beast. Gaining the power of the dragon and its fire allowed Ginal to conquer the rest of the land. He named this empire Yid, after the dragon who gave him the strength to create it.
Now the great kingdom of Yid has been the focus of the war. Some view it still as the one place that order truly exist. Other see that order as tyranny in a clever guise. The great Goddess, Princess Quila, is the flag which this empire waves with pride. She is the first female ruler of Yid from Ginal's bloodline, as her father and mother could not produce a son. Quila took upon herself the duty that many women who marry into the royal line do and take on the job of becoming The Goddess. A living embodiment of perfection and innocence, whoever holds the title of Goddess is considered to be the very image of the land of Yid. All who see Yid see Quila as the living entity that represents the legendary kingdom. Yet she does not lead the charge for battle.
The voice that leads them is the great warlord Vikash, Quila's betrothed. Brought together through their parent's desire to settle a dispute in the kingdom, they were once a great presence of stability and love. Once Quila's parents fell ill however Vikash felt it necessary to take over control of Yid and all the lands it controls. Politics was not the make-do king's forte sadly. Instead, the blade and a mighty fist is what keeps the lands in line. A policy that has brought on the one thing Quila detests above all other things: War.
The people of Panitil are now raising banners against the Goddess and her husband. Tyranny and slaughter being the only thing that they can hold responsibility for. Not the so called order and peace they seem to throw out among their propaganda. A young man, Dina of Moushak, raises his blade against the terrors of Yid. Having lost his father and mother, the dukes of Moushak, he believes it is his duty to bring the false king and queen to justice with his own version of it. Yet in this world strength is given to the undeserving and taken from the just as quickly as the waves disappear back into the ocean. The tyranny must end, but do you have the strength to battle against the armies of Yid? Soldiers who fight for a man whose thirst for blood can be seen in his ruby eyes? Soldiers who fight with the only desire in their hearts is to protect their beloved Goddess?
Then again, you have suffered greatly as well have you not? Family, friends, homes, loved ones. Something must have been taken from you by now. And the only question you can ask yourself is thus. Will you accept a false king and Goddess, or will you raise more than a fist in defiance.
Never forgive...
Never forget...
In this war...
There is no regret...
