The Shattered Unity

The elemental kingdom, a vibrant, unified land. But destiny had other plans, as a malevolent beast emerged, threatening to plunge their world into darkness.

The four elemental kings; Taban the earth king, Kease the fire king, Ralak the water king and Gatos the wind emperor were all gathered in their majestic palace.

"We must act together. The beast's power is overwhelming and our unity is our strength", the earth king said. Kease replied by saying, "Agreed. With our elemental powers combined, we can save our kingdom". Ralak said, "We need to find the elemental stones. They hold the key to defeating this creature". "Let's journey together, for the fate of our realm depends on it", The wind king said.

The stones had been scattered along each of the four cardinals of the realm, with the pedestal at the centre. In order for them to find the pedestal, they require the stones' powers to activate the almighty compass , known for its magical attribute of locating anything anywhere, which would help them locate the pedestal. And so the kings embarked on a perilous journey, seeking the elemental stones that would grant them the power they needed.

Each stone tested their courage and virtue, but they persevered, as the kingdom's future rested in their hands. The stone granted each king, powers of mythical creatures. Kease was granted the Dragon king's powers, Taban got the Gnome king's powers, Gatos, the Fairy king's, and Ralak, the Sea king's powers.

At last, they found the all-mighty pedestal, a source of ultimate power. But a delima arose among them. "I should be the one to wield this power, I am the earth king, the one who grounds us all", Taban shouted. kease replied by saying, " No, I am the fire king, the one who fuels our passion and determination". Gatos assertively said, "As the wind king, my role is to provide clarity and perspective, I am the rightful heir to this power". Calmly, Ralak said to the others, "Friends, we mustn't let our unity falter now, this power should be entrusted to one who can lead with wisdom". Amidst their heated argument, their bond began to fray, and in a moment of anger they shattered the pedestal.

Now there was a cursed spirit in the pedestal that had now been let loose. The spirit then took hold, binding the fates of the four kings. Forced to reincarnate as new kings of their kingdom, the hatred between them would grow even stronger the more they are reborn. The curse then made it clear that they would be forever be doomed to never live beyond the quarter of a hundred years. " Your deaths each time will surely be gruesome and you will suffer in agony", the cursed spirit said.

But Ralak the water king bore a different curse however, a choice to remain estranged of befriend the other kings each of his life times, without any age limit, or life span. the curse spirit made it clear that the only reason the water kings punishment was not as the others was simply because of his calm nature and the debt the cursed spirit owed the previous water king. The fact that the three other kings were the only ones who played a part in shattering the pedestal was also a factor. The cursed spirit then granted Ralak the power known as ALL, giving him the knowledge of the former water king who was also the previous user of ALL, and also the knowledge of how the power worked. He said before finally vanishing into thin air that the curse effect would activate only when their reincarnations fully awaken the memories of their past lives as well as theirs innate powers.

Ralak, said with resolution, "Even if our bonds have been severed, I choose to mend them when the time comes". The four kings then returned back tho their kingdom and then Ralak used his new found power to vanquish the beast and save the kingdom.

But the aftermath was grim. The kingdom was divided, torn into four realms, each bearing the essence of one element. Kease said with regret, "our unity could have saved us from this fate", Gatos then said, "our pride and anger has led us astray". "and now we are forever destined to live endless cycles, destined to face our punishments", Taban cried.

The three kings were then consumed by hatred and each sought a way to steal Ralak's ALL.Their hearts consumed by malice and jealousy, each aiming to end his life.

Ralak now alone, gazed into the horizon, hoping for a chance to mend the broken bonds.

Title card: Era of elements; Bonds Broken

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