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The Holy Knights
Chapter 1: Light Amid Shadows
Scene 1: The King's Prophecy
Location: The Holy Kingdom "Eden" – The Crystal Palace.
In a vast throne room surrounded by pillars of blue crystal, King Alrius sat—a sage with a silver beard and a worn golden cloak. Around him stood the priests in complete silence. On the opposite wall hung the "Eye of Eternal Light," a magical living mirror that pulses constantly, emitting a faint heartbeat-like sound.
The King (in a low voice, staring into the mirror):
"The night returns... and Zorak has risen from his ashes."
The mirror shows fragmented visions:
A burning city,
A sky covered in thick blackness,
The shadow of a man clad in black armor, holding a scepter with a red eye on his chest.
The King:
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"The knights... must awaken now, before the eternal darkness descends."
High Priest:
"But they are just legends, my lord... No one knows where they are or if they even exist."
The King, rising with his staff:
"They are not in one place, but everywhere... I will send the Spirit's Call. Whoever is destined to carry the light will hear it."
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Scene 2: The Spirit’s Call – Choosing the Five Knights
The King extends his hand toward the Eye of Light and whispers in an ancient language from the time of the Ancients:
"O pure spirits, souls untainted by shadows... come forth. The time has come."
Five waves of light emerge from the mirror, each heading to a different part of the world, searching for the knights.
1. Hanto – In the burned village of "Eirnfel"
Amid ashes and smoke, stands a tall young man holding an old sword shining despite the ashes.
Hanto was the last survivor of the massacre that destroyed his village by shadow creatures. He was digging his mother’s grave when the light pierced through his body.
Hanto (surprised):
"What is this? Is... is this a voice?"
A sacred mark opens on his left shoulder, as if drawn by fire. He hears the king’s voice in his mind:
"Hanto, you who resisted oblivion... come to Eden."
2. Hakora – Above the "Kalnar Glacier" Mountains
A young woman with long silver hair plays a flute made from dragon bone. Snow falls around her, yet she does not freeze.
When the light reaches her, the melody stops. She looks at her hand to see ice crystals forming on her skin, shaping the symbol of a knight.
Hakora (whispering):
"This is not cold... it’s a summons."
3. Raigor – The battlefield in the kingdom of "Falgar"
In a bloody arena, a massive warrior stands, covered in wounds, holding a burning axe.
The crowd cheers his name, but he suddenly stops when he sees light descending from the sky.
Raigor (mocking):
"Has the light finally chosen me? I thought it forgot monsters like me."
He smiles as tongues of flame form around his heart.
4. Kane – The dark alleys of the kingdom "Nibra"
In the shadows, a nimble young man runs after stealing a magic document from a merchant.
He suddenly stops when a shadow emerges from the wall and wraps around him, transforming into a radiant spirit of light.
Kane (in a low voice):
"This is impossible... light does not visit thieves."
Yet he feels blood stirring in his veins, something awakening inside him.
5. Lorina – The ancient prophecy temple
A young woman prays alone in an abandoned temple. Her eyes are covered by a white veil; she has been blind since birth.
The light falls upon her, and she opens her eyes for the first time, but instead of normal sight, she sees the future:
Zorak killing thousands,
Knights falling,
And a king breathing his last.
Lorina (with a sad smile):
"My time has come."
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