Chapter 7: The Journey Begins – The Oath of the Sacred Knights

  Scene 1: Morning of Departure

  A warm sun rises above the capital. The Sacred Knights stand in the palace courtyard, wearing their new battle armor—crafted especially for them by the royal blacksmith.

  The King stands before them, with Master Faeron at his side. A solemn silence fills the air.

  The King:

  "You are the final flame in this dark world… the last hope for our people. Go forth… and free the kingdoms from Zork's darkness."

  Hanto steps forward, kneels, and places his sword over his chest.

  Hanto:

  "I swear by my sword… and by my name… that I shall not rest until the light returns to every corner of this world."

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  The others repeat the same vow… and for a moment, the very air glows around them, as if the earth itself acknowledged their promise.

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  Scene 2: The First Steps of the Journey

  The knights march through the Grand Gate of Light—a massive stone gate engraved with ancient symbols of legendary warriors.

  Hakura leads the group, holding a magical map glowing faintly.

  Their first destination: The Valley of the Lost—a land swallowed by darkness and home to the “Forsaken,” once-humans now cursed into monstrous beings by Zork’s magic.

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  Scene 3: Inner Thoughts

  As they journey forward, we glimpse into the thoughts of each knight:

  Kayn (thinking):

  "Am I truly ready for this? A sword alone can’t slay doubt..."

  Raiger:

  "I have to prove I’m not the weakest among them…"

  Lorena:

  "These men… they don’t know I’ve seen Zork’s shadow in my dreams… Is that our fate?"

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  Scene 4: A Mysterious Ambush

  Just before reaching the Valley of the Lost, they're attacked by masked riders mounted on strange beasts.

  The knights quickly fall into formation, exchanging blows with the attackers… but one of the enemies uses the same energy that Karizar wielded.

  Hanto (shocked):

  "No… it can’t be… this energy!"

  The enemy is defeated, but laughs with his dying breath.

  Enemy:

  "He knows you're coming… Zork sees everything… through the darkness."

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  Scene 5: A Message from Faeron

  Back at the palace, Master Faeron uses a magical mirror to speak to them:

  Faeron:

  "You’ve begun a war that won’t end easily. Zork has generals scattered across the kingdoms. The first is named Garmosh, Lord of Shadows… If you defeat him, the Dark Army’s faith will be shaken."

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  Final Scene

  The knights stand atop a high hill, overlooking the Valley of the Lost—choked with smoke and ruins.

  Hanto:

  "We won't back down… not until the end."