“We’ve got a lot to do and not much time to do it in.” Dave took a steadying breath as he saw the people moving through the room with confident movements as the fleets started to teleport away to the different areas in the system and drop off sensor buoys.
He looked back and to the side where Deia stood.
Sensing his eyes, she looked to him. She smiled. There was no judgement, no anger or sadness; there was hope and belief in him. She rested her hand on his back, comforting him.
Dave stood up, putting an arm around her waist and pulling her to his side as he kissed the side of her head. He’d done the best that he could out of a situation he’d been thrown into. Now his cards had been revealed.
He would have to play them to victory, or to the annihilation of Emerilia.
Emerilia will be continued in Empire Burning.
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Characters
Ankol
Dwarf
Dwarven Master Smith. Smithing Art: Metal Spinner. Lives in Grorart Mountain.
Boran-Al
Lich
One of the Dark Lord’s Champions. Works directly under the Dark Lord. Creates Creatures of Power and carry’s out the Dark Lord’s orders. His Citadel was destroyed.
Alastair Montgoa
Arch Lich aka former Lord Vailyn. Gave up his fellow Aleph to have everlasting life; used the centuries to build strength and knowledge
Barry
Dwarf
Dwarven Master Smith. Smithing Art-Unknown. Wandering smith.
Cassie
Elf/Human Halfling
Holy warrior. Leader of the Golden Sabres. In a relationship with Josh Giles.
Dark Lord
God
Embodiment of the Dark affinity. Created Demons. Normally an ally with the Earth Lord. Always looking a way to tip the power balance of Emerilia in his favor.
Dasano
Dwarf
Dwarven Master Smith. Smithing Art: Metal Press. Lives in Grorart Mountain.
Akatol Dracul
Dragon
Water Mage. Was the second Dragon, Denur’s husband. Went mad and started a genocide, disappeared.
Denur Dracul
Dragon
Fire Mage Hailed as ‘Mother of Dragons’. First of her race, a creature of power created by the Lady of Fire. Seen as her daughter. Sister to Oson’ Deia.
Gelimah Dracul
Dragon
Dark Mage. Brother to Induca, Louna and Malsour
Fornau Dracul
Dragon
Earth Mage. Quindar's mate Malsour and Induca’s grandnephew.
Induca Dracul
Dragon
Fire Mage. One of the youngest from the first generation of Dragons. Sister to Malsour, daughter of Denur, aunt to Quindar, great aunt to Fornau. Member of the Stone Raiders and Party Zero.
Kinal Dracul
Dragon
Louna Dracul
Dragon
Induca, Gelimah and Malsour’s sister.
Malsour Dracul
Dragon
Dark Mage. One of the oldest Dragons in existence, first born of Denur. Deia and Induca’s Guardian, Stone Raider and Party Zero member. Brother to Induca. Great Uncle to Fornau Dracul and Uncle to Quindar Dracul.
Quindar Dracul
Dragon
Wind Mage, wife to Fornau, Niece to Induca and Malsour.
Wokui Dracul
Dragon
Water Mage
Xednai Dracul
Dragon
One of the first Dragons, had several Dragons. Her son is Fornau.
Gorpal Dunsk
Dwarf
Earth Lord
God
Embodiment of the Dark affinity. Created Earth Sprites.
Edmur
Dwarf
Dwarven Master Smith. Had been in the Dwarven War Bands as a Shield Bearer. Former pupil of Quino's Brother to Endur. Smithing Art: Metal’s Song
Edwards
Human. Military scientist within the Deq’ual System. Friend of Sato’s
Edwin
Beast Kin. Beast Kin representative on ruling council.
Endur
Dwarf
Dwarven Master Smith. Had been in the Dwarven War Bands as a Shield Bearer. Former pupil of Quino's, brother to Edmur, lives in Zolu Mountain. Smithing Art Hammer Blows
Esa
Human
Melee fighter. Member of Mikal and Jule’s party. Fought at Boranl-Al’s Citadel.
Member of the Stone Raiders. Going out with Jules. Works under Dwayne as a fighter. Being trained for a leadership position under Dwayne.
Lord Esamael
Human.
Lord of Emaren within the Gudalo Kingdom.
Ela-Gal
High Elf.
Warrior living in Aleph, married to Ela’Dorn. Persectued by high elves as heretic.
Ela-Dorn
Orc.
Researcher and professor at Aleph College. Aleph Council Member. Married to Ela-Gal
Fend
Dwarf
Lord Under the Mithsia Mountains.
Geswald
Human.
Trader’s Guild Chapter head in Emaren.
David Grahslagg
Dwarf/Human Halfling, in-game character of Austin Zane. Dwarven Master Smith, Resident of Cliff Hill, member of Party Zero and the Stone Raider’s Guild. Other names: Austin Zane
Josh Giles
Human
Rogue. Leader of the Stone Raiders. Was a investment broker on Earth, became an E-head. In a relationship with Cassie from the Golden Sabres.
Gimel
Human
Warrior.
Fellox Guild Master.
Gorrund
Dwarf
Dwarven Master Smith in Benvari Mountain with Jesal, teaching four apprentices. Smithing Art: Blood Bender.
Goula
Demon
On the Ruling council for Devil’s Crater.
Gurren
Dwarf
Shield bearer, member of Dwarven War Band under Lox’s command, sent to guide people to Cliff-Hill. Friend of David Grahslagg, Kol’s Grandson. Member of the Stone Raiders.
Helick
Dwarf
Dwarven Master Smith.
Kim Isdola
Human
Cleric/alchemist. Lieutenant in Stone Raiders.
Ishox
Demon
On the Ruling council for Devil’s Crater.
Arch-Mage Jekoni
Human/item
Soul bound to Staff of Growing, over 2,000 years old; missing legs. Held within Dwarven Vaults with other Weapons of power.
Jeeves
AI
Made by Bob to assist the Dwarven Master Smiths.
Jeremy
Human
Fellox Guild member.
Jesal
Dwarf
Dwarven Master Smith, Dave's master smith trainer. Smithing art: Nature's Guide
Human
Healer. Member of Mikal and Esa’s party. Fought at Boranl-Al’s Citadel.
Member of the Stone Raiders. Used to be an army medic, E-head without legs IRL. Going out with Esa. Wor
ks under Lucy as support, leads the healers of the Stone Raiders.
Joko
Dwarf
Shield bearer, member of Dwarven War Band under Lox’s command, sent to guide people to Cliff-Hill. Friend and trainer of David Grahslagg.
Deceased.
Anna’Kal
Wolf Beast Kin/Administrator AI24681
Air mage. Originally a program meant to assist Lo’kal with the running of Emerilia. Anna was uploaded to a Player body and inserted into Emerilia. She became emotionally attached with her charges. When the Beast Kin people were wiped out from Emerilia she went into cold storage, waiting for her father to awake her when a chance came to fight against the prison they had created.
Member of the Stone Raiders and Party Zero. Daughter of Bob.
Lo'kal
Jukal
Scientist, created Emerilia. Awarded the position of the Gray God, maintains Emerilia, its people and Players. Other names: Bob, Bobby McMahnon, The Balancer, Gray God.
Kino
Demon
On the Ruling Council for Devil’s Crater.
Kol
Dwarf
Dwarven Master Smith. Gurren’s grandfather. Resides in Cliff-Hill. Taught Dave how to Smith. Runs his Smithies. Smithing art: Blind Man’s Touch
Lady of Air
Goddess
Embodiment of the affinity Air. Known for causing mischief. Her Champions act as spies and information brokers, tilting the balance of Emerilia.
Lady of Fire
Goddess
Created Dragons, Mages Guild and College. Gave gift of ‘knowledge’ to the people of Emerilia. Mother to Deia, Lover of Oson’Mal and best friend with Bob.
Other Names: Ignil
Lady of Light
Goddess
Sent Players to kill/capture Dragons to make her own Creatures of Power. Created the race known as Angels. Large rivalry with the Dark Lord.
Lena
Demon
On the Ruling Council of Devil’s Crater. Wife to Vrexu.
Lovan
Dwarf
Mithsia Mountain Warclan leader
Lox
Dwarf
Shield bearer. Was the commander of the War Band sent to guide people to Cliff-Hill. Friend of David Grahslagg. Member of the Stone Raiders.
Suzy Markell
Human (IRL)
High Elf (Emerilia)
Austin Zane’s secretary and best friend. David Grahslagg’s best friend and assistant with running Cliff Hill Smithy and Factory. Summoning Mage. Steven’s contractor, member of Party Zero and the Stone Raiders.
Max
Dwarf
Shield bearer, member of Dwarven War Band under Lox’s command, sent to guide people to Cliff-Hill. Friend of David Grahslagg.
Deceased.
Meda
Dwarf/Elf
Aleph Council member. Deals with the food within Aleph cities and facilities
Melanie
Human
Arch Mage Alamos’ Wife.
Melhoun
Water snake made by the Water Lord.
Sealed away.
Mikal
Human
Rogue. Jules and Esa’s party member. Member of the Stone Raiders. Friends with Party Zero.
Oson'Deia
Elf/Demi God Halfling
Elven Ranger and Fire Mage. Daughter of Oson’Mal and Lady Fire of the Affinity Pantheon. Resident of Cliff Hill and member of the Stone Raider’s Guild, Leader of Party Zero.
Other names: Ouluv'Deia
Penelope
Human
Fellox Guild member.
Pete
Human
Geswald’s secretary.
Queen Farun
High Elf
Queen of Raolor.
Queen Mendari Selhi
Human
Queen of Selhi.
Quino
Dwarf
Dwarven Master Smith, lives in Zolu Mountain. Trained the brothers Endur and Edmur. Smithing Art: Internal cutting.
Rola
Dwarf
Dwarven Master Smith. Smithing Art Puppeteer. Lives in Aldamire Mountain.
Sato/Communications officer Sato
Human
Lives in De’qual system.
Communications Officer, becomes Vice commander of Deq’ual military forces. Grandfather original settler.
Emperor Talis
Human.
Ruler of the Xeugrera Empire, located in the Ashal Continent.
Tounk
Dwarf
Shield bearer, member of Dwarven War Band under Lox’s command, sent to guide people to Cliff-Hill. Friend of David Grahslagg.
Deceased.
Demon Prince Alkao/Alkao Travezar
Aerial Demon
Melee fighter. Commander of the Third Demon Horde and leader of Xerzit lands. Oldest of the five remaining Demon Prince’s of Devil’s Crater.
Dwayne Trebault
Human
Melee fighter. Lieutenant in Stone Raiders. Leads and trains the melee fighters in the Stone Raiders.
Venfik
Elf
Lady Air’s advisor.
Lucy Vernia
Wood Elf/Human
Lieutenant in Stone Raiders. Spy master, deals with supporting the Stone Raiders and paperwork.
Vrexu
Demon
One of the seven Demon Princes. General in the Devil’s Crater Army. Married to Lena, the youngest of the five remaining Demon Princes.
Water Lord
God
Embodiment of the Water Affinity. Created the Mer-People and water creatures. Created the Water Serpent Melhoun. Rival to the Lady of Fire.
Austin Zane
CEO of Rock Breaker’s Corporation. Engineer specializing in space vehicles. Background in Astro physics. Other names: David Grahslagg
Wis'Zel
Wood Elf
Bard. Works for David Grahslagg, managing his Ceramics factories in Cliff Hill.
Book 11
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Emerilia
Empire Burning
Prologue
The emperor’s quarters were silent as the last of the screens turned to black.
Even the emperor was silent, his concubines not daring to move around him as a screen telling of technical errors appeared in front of him.
Moments later, the doors to his quarters opened and several of his aides stood at the door, rolling onto their backs to show their subservience. Their frog-like bodies stilled as the emperor waved his hand, indicating for them to talk.
“Great and mighty emperor, the Emerilians have rebelled. They have a fleet of space-worthy warships that took out the orbitals around Emerilia, as well as attacked the military base. Our fleet and base there are fighting back but they are requesting reinforcements. It doesn’t look like they will be able to hold out,” one of the aides said in a rush. Their fur was dry with fear.
The emperor took this in before he started to laugh. It was low and quiet at first, becoming louder and louder until it made the room shake.
“Good! Good! This will be the best season of Emerilia yet! The end of Emerilia! Organize the fleet. We will send them out to attack the Emerilians, a great display of the Jukal Empire’s might. We will show the empire the strength of our Jukal fleets!” The emperor’s excitement built as he thought of his magnificent Jukal ships clashing with the Emerilian fleet.
“The fleet in the Emerilian system has been defeated and the Emerilians are attacking the base directly. It seems like Emerilia has a massive shield that is protecting it from attacks from the outside,” one of the aides said.
“It does not matter. Do you doubt the strength of our Jukal fleets?” the emperor asked.
Just talking about the Jukal fleet would inspire confidence or fear i
n the Jukal Empire. The Jukal fleets had never been defeated and they had subdued countless races. They were the reason that the Jukal continued to rule over the other races of the empire.
“The Emerilians defeated our different measures. It seems that Lo’kal is with them,” one of the oldest aides said in an emotionless voice.
“Uncle, what are you thinking?” the emperor asked. He dismissed the other aides, but this old Jukal who stood outside his quarters made him wipe away his look of glee and take him seriously.
“They have many plans going on. They had a fleet that we didn’t know about until they used it and a shield that covers an entire planet. We don’t even have that kind of ability. We must not underestimate them and we must hit them as soon as possible. The more time they are given, the stronger they can become. After all, they’re humans.” The emperor’s uncle’s words struck a chord with the emperor. He not only thought of the Emerilians, he thought of the lessons that his uncle had taught him about the scariest enemy that the empire had faced: humanity.
“Send out the fleets to hunt down the Emerilians. We will destroy them wherever we can find them,” the emperor said. His voice was no longer flippant; instead, it carried a different message from before.
The aides scrambled onto their limbs and rushed away to carry out his orders.
The emperor raised his hand slightly as a slight mist fell over his chest, wetting his fur. “We will use this to show the rest of the empire their positions. The Emerilians held a place to provide entertainment and fight the aggressive species but if they are unable to do that, we will destroy them, root and branch.”
Chapter 1: Changing of the Old to New
Light and her advisers stepped out of the rubble that was her hall. She felt incredible weakness. Her power was lower than it had ever been and what was left of her legions was in chaos, as most of them had been killed.
She looked around the debris that was Markolm and the sea that surged all around them. Markolm was now nothing more than a collection of blocks at awkward angles that jutted up into the sky.
Many had died in the battle, but many more had died from the curse that had been activated within their bodies. Light and those who were with her had just been able to survive it. Some of the stronger angels had been able to survive it as well.