Okay, I think that's enough files for now. We can finally properly introduce this thing. This is A Duel Between Kingdoms, an ongoing-ish series focusing on a world where the duel monsters of old survive, fight and coexist.
There are many factions, some more malicious than others, but their exploits echo throughout the ages. The most prominent factions include:
The Kindred: A group of Spellcasters, Warriors, Beast-Warriors and so on that have banded together to keep the peace and practice magic. They're led by the Dark Magician and his Spellbinders, along with the Arcane Knights of the Pentagonal Summoner.
The Dragon Republic: a Rome-based senatorial body consisting of the consuls Blue-Eyes White Dragon and Red-Eyes Black Dragon. They bested their godfather, the mighty Five-Headed Dragon, and rule a floating mountain with Greco-Roman style architecture.
Between these two are a host of other factions, including the benevolent Kingdom of the Fairies, the neutral Luminous Clouds led by Sanga of the Thunder, the undersea kingdom of Atlantica, and the Highlands near the Kindred's home of Spellhenge.
But not every faction is benevolent, the Kindred themselves are often harassed as they attempt to protect the Duelscape by the Undead Oligarchy. Formerly led by Summoned Skull, he was deposed by the Zorc, the dark master of the Pit of Hate.
They've allied with ne'er-do-wells across the Duelscape, including the Undead Hordes led by Pumpking the King of Ghosts. Although technically neutral, they do cause problems for those living in the swamps and bogs they call home.
There's the Arthropod Empire, home to the mighty Insect Queen and her generals. They live in Beetle Woods, from which they attempt to colonize and take over the Duelscape for their own consumption ends.
Next is the Dragon Horde, the polar opposite of the Dragon Republic. This dictatorship is ruled by Five-Headed Dragon, a primordial beast who wants to rule all he surveys. The problem is he's also a little lazy. He's willing to work with beings outside his tribe to get the work done, and this makes this one of the Kindred's most paradoxical fights.
And finally, there's the Machinations, led by Perfect Machine King, he loathes all organic life, and seeks to decimate and rule over the remains. They're the one enemy that even the Arthropod Empire and Dragon Hordes fear.
Stay tuned for some actual adventures involving these characters!