Deliverable #2: Story Bible and second iteration
Logline/Premise: A powerful dark wizard has stolen a great magical weapon to strike fear against the peaceful Hana Empire with his dark creatures, and only a gentle forest witch recently positioned as clan leader decides to take on this opportunity to unite all the different kingdoms in the empire to stop him.
Amfelisia being the oldest child her family and the Fostroy clan, has to carry on her father’s position as he passed away from his old age. Most people in the kingdom knows Amfelisia because of her kind and shy personality. This all changed however, after the Forest Kingdom relations ambassador rushed towards her to bring her the horrific news from the citadel. She knew she had to do something. Use her new acquired power to rally her people and unite with the rest of the empire.
Sir Ronba, one of the wisest people in the Forest kingdom has been with the Fostroy family and their clan for many years. He is honest, and HIgh-minded therefore was positioned as adviser of the Fostroy clan. He is like a father figure to Amfelisia, he taught her how to conjure magic, leadership skills, and has provided her his knowledge and power. One secret that he has never revealed to the clan is that the dark wizard Han’toef is his brother.
King Ronhoth is the current leader of the Beetle Kingdom. Ronhoth himself is a great warrior, and so far most of his battles against wild barbarians and pirates has been successful. However the truth is that he requires help from Amfelisia more than anything as his borders are constantly being under siege by Inactoids and Clawhoppers. Ronhoth is very prideful, so throughout his negotiations with Amfelisia, he would always cut her off when she mentions anything related about the current state of his kingdom. It is up to Amfelisia to either ignore his ignorance, or to persuade him that things can be done in a better way.
Tsumo is a peaceful and percussive monk. Upon Amfelisia’s arrive to the city of the River Fog. He silently watches her every move and interaction with the locals. Because of one brave act which Amfelisia did to help a local. Tsumo left a note to Amfelisia to pray at the temple of Wuwanghai. Throughout the rest of Amfelisia campaign, he offered himself as an advisor to support her campaign to unite all kingdoms. His suggestions are often the more peaceful resolution. However, sometimes his suggestions might not be the more effective way of getting a better result.
Eddon Grayshade the Unconquared is the King and leader of the Wolf Kingdom. When Amfelisia arrived at his war-camp, the first thing that comes to his mind is unworthiness. He does not trust leaders who shows signs of weakness and mercy. It was until he listened to Amfelisia’s proposal of a united front against the dark creature did he improve his respect towards her. However, the awkward situation was made worse the fact that he needed her help to dissolve his nasty border situation with the Diamondo Kingdom.
Neu the village chief would be one of Amfelisia’s adviser after her negotiation with Eddon has been resolved. Under attack by the dark wizard’s monsters, Neu was saved by one of Amfelisia’s magicians. After Neu conversed with Amfelisia, she wanted to help as she see much of her younger self in Amfelisia. Neu tends to give Amfelisia advises that are more practical.
The Hana Empire and its kingdoms
In this story, it will take place in a large empire called Hana. There currently sits one emperor who controls entire region of Hana. The empire is divided into 5 kingdoms.
The Beetle Kingdom. They are known for their strength in striking when necessary. Strong in defense. They are a nation of honor, a striking symbol during the ancient war was their invention of their armor. Their magic casts were able to give their people the ability to fly with insect like wings. Therefore the Beetle Kingdom build tall buildings with their excellence in smiting, construction, and armory makes them one of the more technologically advance kingdom.
Wolf Kingdom. A warrior driven kingdom. They are masters of war tactics and their culture is build upon self-growth. However, they always move in packs. They are not as technologically advance compare to the Beetle Kingdom, nor are they best in magic compare to the Forest Kingdom. However, they have proven other nations wrong when they invaded East of Diamondo. They live in harsher environment therefore every person in the Wolf Kingdom have the ability to survive on their own. They don’t live in large buildings or structures, and since they do organize hunting sessions, Wolf Kingdom's citizens often move their villages quite often. They are extremely fast and learned many martial arts embedded with magic to make their nation stronger.
Diamondo Kingdom are build upon knowledge. They are civilized people that put much importance on figure, outfits, and scholars. They use a different type of magic that differs from other nations. They build a great relationship with the Eagle nation. As much of their knowledge is exchanged for riches and resources. In terms of military, Diamondo certainly does not lack in this department. Influenced by the gorilla attacks from Wolf Kingdom, Diamondo has developed their own martial arts and gained technological advancement knowledge from neighboring Eagle Kingdom.
Forrest Kingdom isolated. Their island is protected by the magic of the forest. They have learned to inhabit and make use of the forest environment to grow their kingdom. The yare the most powerful spell casters in the empire. Able to cast tree giants, magical forest creatures, and shape their environment to their needs. Many other kingdoms have sent scholars to visit this kingdom to learn spell casting. However, ever since the ancient war have started, the high casters of the forest kingdom have learned that other nations have used magic for combat. Therefore sealing itself out of contact and only listens to the council at the Eagle Kingdom citadel.
Eagle Kingdom: The main Kingdom who won the ancient war. Their history was much shorter compare to other nations. In the beginning they were just bands of merchants who travels across the plains of Hana to sell goods and weapons. Eventually their skills in crafting, knowledge in trade was able make them gain strength over time. Once their band of merchants gained numbers, they were able to occupy and establish land of their own. At the start of the ancient war, the wolf nation with their desperate attempt to invade other kingdoms, the Eagle nation benefited much with other neighboring Kingdoms purchasing war goods and weapons from them, providing them great riches. It was near the end of the war when the wolf nation eventually tried to invade the Eagle nation, they retaliated and stopped the invasion. The emperor of the merchant group decided to unite all nations and not occupy or conquer others. Instead they have established a citadel in the center of Hana so that all nations can band and co-exist with each other under their rule.
Enemies and monsters of the Dark Wizard:
( Dagrea Beasts)was the name people gave when they first attacked at the Citadel. These are dark creatures summoned by (Han’toef). These creatures are intelligent, and are directed by deceased great generals of the Eagle Kingdom. During the raid and surprise invasion. Most of Eagle Kingdom’s greatest generals stayed to defend the citadel has been cursed by (Han’toef) to lead his army.
The creatures vary in sizes, the very first time of creature are only a 4 feet tall. Although small in size, they are intimidating. They have purple gas that covers their body, walks with two legs with long sharp claws. They can leap at great heights and are great a climbing. Although they are not very powerful alone, when moving in packs, they can be devastating and can finish off a foot soldier in matter of seconds. The soldiers of the Beetle Kingdom nickname them the ‘Clawhoppers’.
The second type of dark creatures are the ‘Inactoids’. The are the main grunts of the dark creatures. They have great resemblance compare to a Forest Kingdom’s summon magical creature. Although these are much taller, height around 9 feet tall, they have long snapping jaws and 3 eyes. Same as the ‘Clawhoppers’, they also move in packs. Although they do not move the same speed, they compensate it with their flexibility to move on all sorts of terrain. Throughout the campaign, most of the dark creatures that shows up in battles are these ‘Inactoids’. They are proven to be powerful snapping Eagle Kingdom’s foot soldiers in half. It takes about 4 foot soldiers and 1 troop master with well coordinated attack to finish off an ‘Inactoid’.
The third type of dark creature is the most feared. They are the brutes and the most dangerous creature the dark wizard and conjured. They are essentially four legged giants that can mow down large stoned walls and defensive structures. When not in range, they will charge a large fireball like projectile that can melt any material like heavy acid. Such dangerous attacks can only be blocked by magical shield cast by powerful wizards. After the invasion at the citadel, they have been named as the ‘Thumper’
The Forest Kingdom, and the Fostroy Clan.
The main character (Amfelisia), is a descendant of the (Fostroy) clan and daughter of the current leader of the Forest Kingdom. The clan has massive knowledge in magic. One of the Nation’s adviser, have recently completed (his/her) trip from Hana’s citadel. After fleeing from the attack and seen the warning that the dark wizard has sent. The advisor brought this grave news to (Amfelisia) and warned her about the attack that took place the citadel. Due to Forest Kingdom’s vast knowledge in magic, and its position is the most neutral compare to other warring Nations. (Amfelisia) thought her kingdom must be responsible and should not let other kingdoms face this danger alone. She decided to launch a campaign to offer help to other Nations by bringing her kingdom’s greatest magic casters and bravest warriors to help her. Every beginning of a season, the Forest Nation pledges to stop by each Kingdom. There, (Amfelisia) will be faced with decisions with her advisers on what to negotiate on terms There, the decisions will help decide the fate of each meeting. The other kingdoms may either join forces together and face the invasion, or there might be a reason to replace their leader under some circumstances, or worse they blacklist (Amfelisia) from helping them and decide to fight the dark creatures on their own terms. These decisions will eventually determine the Forest Kingdom’s fate. Ideally, all the kingdoms will have to band together and defeat the dark wizard of (Han’toef). This is a journey to set aside each other’s differences and secure the empire’s survival.
Land of Hana (In Japanese Means Flower): Hana is an empire controlled and governed by the Eagle Kingdom. The kingdoms under its rule includes the Beetle Kingdom, Wolf Kingdom, Forest Kingdom, and Diamondo Kingdom. There was a war in the empire that caused the Eagle Kingdom to reign supreme in the current timeline.
What triggered the event?
Previous ruler of the Eagle Empire decided that it is not ideal to conquer others kingdoms and insisted to keep them as a united empire that must follow the rules set by the Eagle Kingdom. To establish the new Empire, the ruler has decided to set-up the city citadel at the center of the empire. Behind the scenes however, there were many who opposes the idea of other kingdoms governing their own territory. Therefore they have secretly developed a weapon code-named (Nazerak*) that can enhance magic abilities that’s far beyond imaginable.
It was a then a rogue and exiled Forrest Nation dark wizard named (Han’toef), decided to break into the secret weapons lab and stole the (Nazerak*). Upon stealing such a weapon, he was able to summon powerful dark creatures to his aid to slaughter anyone who stands in his way. He began his attack at a military camp site near the borders of Eagle kingdom and beetle kingdom. There, he massacred many soldiers and cast a spell that could spread his message across the Eagle Kingdom citadel. There were many puffs of clouds expanding itself at the citadel and slowly forming into an ugly beast like figure. It grabbed the attention of people who live in the citadel. Many were pointing their fingers towards it, some others were screaming with just the sight of the clouds. It was then, the clouds spoke, “Those who will surrender in under the great wizard (Han’toef) shall receive pity, and will be awarded with a quick and painless death. Those who oppose will have their souls be enslaved and will forever serve the the new KIng! Within a year, the wizard will bring hell to this world! If you surrender yourselves, walk through the dark clouds and the great wizard promise you no pain!” After it spoke, the clouds leveled themselves down. Suddenly, a dozen fireballs fell then crashed landed. A few seconds later, many dark monsters came crawling out from the flames left by the fireball. Even with the city’s heavy defense, the warning came too soon.
The attack that took place in Hana’s citadel had forced many residence out. It was a place where all races from different kingdoms gathered to live with each other. When the Eagle Kingdoms established citadel haven was attacked, it strikes fear among the other kingdoms. From this fear, Diamond Kingdom has decided to take this opportunity to reclaim their long occupied territory that wolf kingdom had conquered during the ancient war, and the Beetle kingdom has sealed its borders to defend against the spread of dark creatures that looms near their border in the citadel.
Ray Ho, Midhat Kazmi, Michael Su.
