Strife Of The Eclipse

Lost History continues pt.2

Ivhir and Eztess searched everywhere in the continent and finally found the lake in which Allyse was hiding.

"Allyse, look what happened because you avoided your responsibility. You are destroying the harmony of this continent that we created with all of our efforts. I will not tolerate it if you continue to disobey me." Ivhir was so enraged that her eyes burned bright with roaring flames.

Due to the floods, countless giants and living creatures departed to Vexira's underworld. This made Ivhir very envious of Vexira. Trembling with fear, Allyse ended up surrendering to her mother. When Allyse took over her authority to adjust the waters, the disasters gradually ceased. However, it was impossible to restore the continent that lay in ruins.

When sensing the power of Allyse, Leviathan goes to hide once again, remaining hidden under the knowledge of the Gods.

“Who are you, old bard? as far as i know, only Sylvaries can be called bard.. and you are no sylvari” Aiden suddenly asked..

The bard looked into his eyes and replied, “ the question is young man, who are you? you are not a noble sylvari but how can your daughter be a noble sylvari? and you seem to know the old history too, can i assume you are a bard also?

No, I am not a bard, but when I was younger, I learned about that knowledge since it was taught to us. As for my daughter, her late mother is a noble, sylvaries known to keep their bloodline secret so that is all I can tell you mister. Aiden replied..

That is true, but…. “ 

Aiden cut the bard short with a hand sign, like a victory sign but it was inverted, the palm of the hand is shown not the skin and it was pointing down.

Any bard knows the meaning of this sign, it represents the council of the moon, another high ranked society of sylvaries, just below the Seven leaders. The bard then nodded in silence.

Aiden then asked him, who are you bard?

Me? I am nobody… the knowledge of a bard is fading on this continent, the sylvaries are divided now.. they got no leaders at the moment, the seven leaders are already dead and only their souls are sealed by the giants in the giants chamber, you should think about your race first before you worries about me bearing the name of bard, young sylvari…

wait, what? the seven are dead? when? Aiden was genuinely surprised this time.

So, can I assume this time that you are not a regular sylvari then.. It's been a thousand years and it is common knowledge among people that every leader of the race has died due to old age and their souls are the only thing that remains and be kept in the giant's chamber… only the chosen champion can be the heir for the leader's position…

you just make me more curious now…

Aiden realized his mistakes in the mind games they are playing now and got more caution.

I once lost a large portion of my memories for years and got entrapped in a giant experiment laboratory, this is all I can tell you, Aiden lied.

The bard's eyes shine and Aiden swears he can see fire burning inside the bard's pupils for an instant..

Those puny weaklings, still dare to extend that action of theirs too eh… well, now i know something more…

Weaklings? Does he mention giants as weaklings? Did he ever beat one? How strong is he? This man is totally dangerous. I better not say anything more. Aiden said to himself internally.

"A seeker always asks questions to find answers of so many questions yet few answers.  

you, young man, sought to find the truth in every mystery not what's behind the door or the wall, But behind yourself it seems.

But if you can't handle the curiosity and teach yourself to seek at your worst nightmare, then sure as hell you don't deserve to gain when you find an answer and walk past the door of unknownness.

Listen kid, people learn from their mistakes, and give realization to open the cruel door which answers the truth of this world." the bard reprimands Aiden in a weird way…

Can I ask you one question, young man?

Please, be my guest… Aiden frowned upon hearing the bard's word and request..  

Rena arrived at Aiden’s side with two small cubs of wolf in her back, following her and took a glance at the bard and the bard looked back at her.

Just asked me, there is nothing secret between me and her, after he noticed the uncertainty in the bard's eyes…

Well, have you ever heard this prophecy before?

“The day the light fades and turns dark, one loyalty shall return, an unfortunate accident shall mark the beginning of an impending future.”

Aiden frowned deeply, checking his memories… but Rena just recorded the conversation in her mind and acted like nothing happened.

I never knew of such a prophecy before, can you enlighten me? Aiden asked the bard…

Sensing genuine replies in his response, the bard then told him…

Well, this prophecy is from the era of gods… and people are still trying to decipher it till now… forget it… I will be going now…

Aiden looked back at the bard who was walking away in tiredness and confusion..

What is that all about, dad? Rena asked…

Nothing, Rena, I just chatted with the bard… don’t worry about it. Let’s go to the blacksmith now… I need some armor. Tomorrow we will go to the Sylvari village before the sun rises, and what about these cubs?

I asked someone who is a tamer in the village about 

Meanwhile…

I guess he is not the one in the prophecy, he knows nothing about it.. but those giants are still doing research on every high council of the race secretly… Now, that is something I should avoid to happen…  I cannot let their schemes succeed… it is enough with their actions… I have to find more evidence now…

The bard then walks slowly toward the guards and informs them that he is leaving… and then he enters the forest with the gazes from the militias on the sentry tower.

In the deep forest, a portal was opened and a Terris servant greets the bard as he enters the other side of the portal.

Greetings, Lord Estezz… welcome back home. I hope in this journey, you find interesting things for yourself to enjoy, Milord.

Your bath and room are prepared as usual.  The Terris butler, bowed as he speaks. 

And the portal closes…