Tempered Future

Far from the eyes of humanity existed other races unknown to them.

Even though there were rare encounters with them, they were known to be myths as those who saw, couldn't get others to believe them.

However these unknown races knew each other, being at peace with some and at war with others.

Among these races was a race known as the Tree Race, and it was one in which you'd think a million times before defying their supremacy.

Humanity and their silly myths told of them to be trees running around and being large and monstrous, however those lies were ridiculous in the ears of the Tree Race.

In actual fact, the tree race was no different from the average human, as they had exact features compared to humans.

They had well shaped heads with varieties of faces carved out on them.

However the difference which wasn't quite noticeable was their inability to speak with their lips, something they had later achieved through a brutal approach.

The dark skin was common throughout the lands signifying their descent being from immobile trees, their ancestral form.

Although those in the snowy lands bore different skin colors, they were all united under a Supreme Existence - The Life Root.

The source of life of every animate tree was from the Life Root and though it was a mystery on itself, none dared to find its origins.

The tree race was ever grateful to it and would serve it for eternity, the Life Root never demanded anything in return for what it did.

The Life Root as it was a Supreme and Principled being, bore its own rules and those rules were made known to the entire race.

From History, it was known that the first animated trees were the original and primal holders of the Life Root which chose them.

As these originals grew, so did the entire race and after centuries it had become what it was now.

The Tree race had risen from being mere families to Clans, Kingdoms and now having 10 strong empires, over a hundred Kingdoms, thousands of Clans and millions of families.

The Tree Race had built a world yet in that world peace was scarce as wars between Clans were non ending. These clans battled against one another for either the throne of a kingdom or to prove their strength - a valuable factor among the race -, though others aimed to wipe out others.

In all, the empires worked together to suppress the damage caused by these wars, being able to prevent the shedding of innocent blood.

Aside from infighting and wars, the entire race battled against other races as one people and tribe putting their differences aside.

Among their enemies were the strongest of them all, The Mer Race - a race which ruled the Rivers, Stormy Seas and Mighty oceans.

Facing off against the Mer Race as long as they could ever recall, they had been on the winning side till the declaration of war by the Sand Race.

The Sand Race had been eventually beaten down, having to spend a century or two in order to retrieve half of their lost glory.

However, days after their victory, another war was declared not to convert their possessions but being one of pure vengeance.

Unknown to them, the Sand Race had been wiped out with them being accused for it, in the end the culprit got away fairly easily.

The wars continued through centuries and centuries, as generations after generations battled each other ,with the cause of it forgotten in the first place.

The Life Root of every Clan dwelled in its Chief and descendants alone, for even the Kings were chief's of Clans at some point in time.

These Chiefs had risen up the ladders, becoming kings and from these kings, came the imperial thrones of Emperors.

However, as mysterious as the existence of the life root was, so were the decisions it made at a point in time.

The bearing of the life root and chieftaincy would switch from one family to another within the clan, dwelling in the tree worthy of it.

Strength was of great value and so was one's title, as it gave that tree many privileges.

Yet, a General couldn't enjoy the same benefits as a Chief neither could the chief's title compare to that of a King or Emperor.

A system of trade had been developed by the World Leaders, bringing the birth of the Leaf Currency which ranged from the highest value to the lowest as Gold, Platinum, Sliver, Diamond, Crimson and Bronze Leafs.

Each of the 10 Empires stood out one way or the other, the Golden Leaf Empire known as the wealthiest among the others had the most trade networks, extending far beyond to lands of foreign races.

Their emblem was recognized in more than 7 races, being a wholesale trader in anything and everything that could have a price on it.

Axe Head Empire was one ruled by a muscled headed Emperor who believed in strength, his elite army had never seen defeat with his imperial knights bringing carnage to those who defied them.

Therefore, his empire alone defended the eastern lands and borders, battling the armies of the stone race.

Empire Halo was a peaceful empire ruled solely by the smartest clan to exist, the Halowood Clan.

Their wisdom, and understanding in the world of academia was unparalleled all over the lands.

Being founders of U.O.T(University Of Trees) among other schools and colleges all over the lands, they had developed an effective educational system.

They had the best war strategists, architects, engineers, scholars, etc. Making the empire much more advanced, although its advancement couldn't compare to that of Empire Hamer.

Hamer, an empire full of inventors, leafsmiths, woodsmiths, forgers and the rare stonesmiths, had the most advanced city with the second best defenses.

Leading Hamer in terms of defenses, was an Empire which didn't have their defensive power in walls and battle techs, rather it was an Empire of the strongest Shield Knights - The Diamond Empire.

The Mage Tower inhabited mostly by Sorcery Knights(Mages) was recognized as a strong empire, though isolated from the world and rarely engaging in battles, they were well respected with their school's being sought after by most pages.

DarkCloak Empire, the smallest among all empires as Warrior Knights of the Sword Union were a rare find, Stealth Knights had a possibility of one out of ten thousands trees.

Despite their vast difference and speciality in different areas all empires cooperated together in unity, under the banner of the tree race led by the Imperial Union and Life Temple.

The Imperial Union and Life Temple, unlike other Empires, had no kingdom under them as their leaders were chosen personally by the Life Root.

These two Empires were the leaders of the rest of the empires, both being direct servants of the Life Root.

The Imperial Knights of The Imperial Union and Paladins of The Life Temple wielded immense power comparable to 2 Emperors though few in numbers.

The Supremacy of The Tree Race was heavenly, and the only race able to contend with it was the Mer Race, their origins and existence being a mystery itself.

In the Temple of Roots, the High Priest bearing the highest authority below the Life Root stood, surrounded by tree roots.

These roots were alive as they moved all over the temple covering up every inch of it, blocking away the daylight and filling the room with darkness.

The High Priest whose robes were now drenched in sweat, prayed in his own understanding continuously declaring the power, might and goodness of the Supreme being.

He bore no fear for his life, however the fear in him emanated from being in the presence of the Life Root alone.

The roots which deterred from where he stood all this while, began to snake towards his direction, as the tip of one made contact with his skin - his eyes lit up.

"Shu ka jina mouehilpo gerus banjovix..." He began to utter words in a strange tongue which got louder and louder as the roots latched onto his entire being.

Suddenly, his gray hair obtained from old age stood up as a certain familiar aura - that of the Life Root - flowed into him.

At that moment he could see numerous scenes flashing before his eyes, yet he was able to tell every single detail despite it being fast paced.

Hours later, the High Priest could be seen on a white marble floor, having robed figures surrounding him.

He lay on the ground being spent, yet he didn't have enough time to rest, and so he gestured for the robed men to help him up.

The Prophecy this time was no joke as no Prophecy from the Life Root ever was, however he couldn't understand much of what he saw.

But, he did get something, the future had been altered and someone who didn't deserve to be in it, had found a way in.

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