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The History of the White Queen
The White King's Queen was born into a magnificent family composed of great noblity and wealth. With careful consideration, her mother named her Risa, after her grandmother. She was the youngest of two, her brother being a struggling warrior called Seymour. These nobles resided in a land known for it's lush over-use of diamonds. As a result, many called it the Province of Diamonds, for it was literally composed of them. Several years after this time, tension was forming between the Province of Diamonds and their neighbor, the White Kingdom. Great unrest was stirring as trade policies between them were argued over until early hours of the mornings. By this time, Risa had grown to become a beautiful young woman with an attachment to her jewelry, as most young women have. She was the leading beauty in the Province of Diamonds and all would come to bask in her presence. It was no surprise to her that she was promised to the Grand Prince of White, in order to form closer ties with the adjoining kingdom. This indeed caused much hardship within Risa, for a marriage without love, is equivalent to a lifetime in a cold, dark dungeon. Many years after, the Prince of White became the grand White King, and Risa became the beautiful Queen of White. Much prosperity came to their kingdom, but she was still in great pain and suffering. Eventually, she attempted to escape with the help of her brother Seymour. During the night, she would meet him outside the grand castle of White and run off to seek her own life. Overhearing her plans, the White King banished Risa to her chambers. He called upon the powerful white sorcerer to grant an enchantment on her, that she may never leave or become summoned away by any who came to her rescue. The wizard placed a curse on a sauce pan - a symbol of her lifetime banishment in her home - and gave it to her as a reminder of her punishment. To this day, the White King's Queen sits in her chambers - awaiting the day when she can escape her husbands clutches over her. Seymour, a bit dense, still waits outside the White Castle for his sister. And the White King sits in his throne, enjoying his prosperity and basking in the knowlege that he, above all kings, has the most beautiful queen to live in Thera. The History of Gorgwath Sindagalad The tale of Gorgwath Sindagalad, ex-Executor of Valour begins shortly after the Alliance forces recaptured the elven stronghold Greginsham. His father was a marble block merchant who supplied his wares to rebuild the grand city free. Such was the magnitude of the peoples' gratitude that their family was granted a position of nobility. As a young boy, Gorgwath spent time in the great palace of Greginsham, roaming the halls freely. However, on one such occasion, Gorgwath found himself in a place he had never been before, the holy altar. Feeling the presence of another he could not see, Gorgwath was frightened. Suddenly, a voice called out to him and told him he was to undertake a grand quest. First running away, then returning, Gorgwath asked the Voice if she would tell him what his quest was to be. The Voice did not reply. Each day following, Gorgwath returned to the altar room and meditated upon the Divine Will which he knew the Voice to be. Gorgwath's father found about his ritual, and sent him to Timaran. There, the Will instructed him to join the paladin guild. Still, lacking knowledge of the outside world, Gorgwath's emotions controlled his early actions. Because of simple appearances, Gorgwath would charge into battle. Matters came to a head when he and two other paladins raided a drow village. Such was the magnitude of the destruction that upon the following night, he dreamt of the Voice once more. He was instructed to seek the teachings of the mind and to learn true divinity. Thus, he applied to the Knights for this purpose. Accepted soon as a squire and then a Disciple of Valour, Gorgwath had achieved his goal. Still, Gorgwath's road to true Knighthood was long and arduous as he had still not learnt the meaning of true divinity. Furthermore, he had no guidance as there were no other Knights to help and teach him. Once more, a critical turning point came in a battle with darkness. Fighting a corrupted avian, Gorgwath battled him to within a blow of death, but hesitated. As he saw the light in his foes eyes, Gorgwath sheathed his sword and aided his mortal enemy to his feet. Thus, he had finally learnt that his sword was not the answer to all questions and had achieved understanding of true divinity. Lord Soluminus knew now that Gorgwath was ready for Knighthood and thus granted him that title. From then on, Gorgwath's path to self-improvement was that of learning the paladin arts and physical and mental combat. In a great fight against the forces of the Ivory Tower and the Legion of Darkness, Gorgwath proved his worth to lead the Knights. Thus, Gorgwath became the Executor of Valour, leading the forces of the light with both courage and compassion. |
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