Chapter 1

In a time far before us, when man and beast still roamed the world on equal grounds, when magic thrived and was said to be at it's peak , giving birth to the first thirteen humans to bear the mark of magic which gave these humans each, one extrodinary power that made them God’s among men

They each created a kingdom and ruled over them as they pleased. Some being fair and kind while others ruthless and merciless. They all craved for power but knew, an all out war between them would destroy the world as we know it. So one of them came up with an ingenious idea

He proposed that they should imbue their mark into their respective weapons so that in this way their abilities are limited. One of them tried to oppose this but, they all went along , as mad as he was he was, he agreed to the conditions and did as told

Their battle was set on the 13th day of the 13th month of the year. Their battle was said to be legendary, but as time went on they kept dropping, until three men remained , three brothers each destined for greatness. The fight that followed ended tragically for the eldest brother.

He was the first to down making him the third strongest , the middle brother soon followed and thus the youngest became the strongest and in that order their kingdom were ranked. From the strongest, the youngest brother to the last of the thirteen.

Their weapons were preserved in their kingdoms as they possessed extrodinary magic and each with a unique skill, one that can be passed down and used by those of royal blood, chosen by the weapons themselves

And so the founders hid these weapons within their kingdoms and found new wielders to protect these weapons. After the founder's deaths people started getting the mark of magic but, not all had this gift and those blessed with it were treated as gods.

It is said that bringing all the weapons to the same place during a red sun , you would be given the full power of magic at their disposal. The professor closes his book says .” Any questions “ the children whisper and look at each other and then went silent.

“ Well if no one has a question go to the kingdom square for the ceremony of royal blood" said the professor so him he called out “Alex my dear boy , what seems to be the matter?”

He lifted his head quickly as if he had just woken up from a day dream and said “Oh it's nothing professor “ . The professor looked at him and asked him “Are you not nervous about the ceremony?”, Alex answers “Yes, I am “ he continues to say “ What if I don't get chosen?”

The professor, sympathizing with him, came to comfort him. He then took him by hand and re-assured him that nothing bad would happen. Alex looked at the professor and smiled. They then went outside to see the most amazing thing Alex has seen

It was the first time, in his 16 years of living , that Alex had seen the kingdom decorated this beautifully, he heard singing from every street , people rejoice wherever he went , it felt like he was in paradise. But all that could not shield him from his nervousness.

When he reached the town square he was called up to the stage so that the ceremony could begin. When all 20 children of royal blood assembled before the kingdom, the king then stepped out of his chambers and revealed himself.

The kingdom folks screamed out and cheered at the site of the king. He observed his people then looked up at one of the kingdom's towers , as if someone was standing there, observing. The king then lowered his head to look at the crowd before him, he gestured with his hand and all went silent.

He spoke out and said “Welcome, people of the kingdom of Draken. We are gathered here today to witness the birth of the newest wielder of our kingdom's most priced possession. The founder's sacred weapon , which he himself marked with his magic"

He continued “And now, all 20 of the children of the kingdom of the Draken family , his descendants will all have a chance before the sacred treasure to see if they are worthy to wield them and protect them with their life , even after death.”

He then gestured at his royal advisor , who arrived carrying a well crafted red wooden box with the kingdoms symbol on it. He then placed it on a pedestal infront of the king. The king then said “ Now , the ceremony of royal blood shall begin.”

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