the Outlaw Shaman
Sept 21, 2014 1:07:48 GMT -5
Post by Darla Dauth on Sept 21, 2014 1:07:48 GMT -5
Darla was born among the Shaman, a clan of powerful wizards within the Kingdom of Aaliron. The Shaman were normally peaceful, and as Darla grew older, she resented the fact that they did not use their power to rule the inferior inhabitants of the kingdom. The clan elders were patient with Darla, but a time came when they felt no option other than to ban her. Enraged, she journeyed to Tariel City, vowing vengeance on the Shamans.
In Tariel, she used her power to slip into the castle, and murder the good Queen Riela. This devastated King Edmund and his daughter, Princess Eva. Darla waited patiently before making her second move - using her power to woo King Edmund. Prior to knowing Darla, Edmund was a just and wise king, but under her power, he became superstitious, and afraid of the Shamans, convinced they had cursed his late wife. This led to the Laws prohibiting the use of magic in the Kingdom, transferring the fear of the Shamans from the King to the general populace of Aaliron.
To enforce his laws, Edmund founded the Huntsmen. These strong warriors Darla taught, showing them how to track and disable the Shaman. She also enchanted their armor and weapons, making them nearly impossible to avoid or defeat. For a happy spanse of time, Darla enjoyed being the most powerful Shaman in Aaliron, and reigning as Queen.
Then everything came unraveled. A mysterious seer foresaw her plans, and warned the princess, who managed to break the spell on the King. Then the war became intense. Darla is unable to recall the events. She can catch glimpses on occasion, but they are fleeting. All she knows is when the smoke cleared, the Shaman were gone. The Royal Family were gone. Many of the citizens were gone. And the Kingdom was in ruins.
But she remained.
In Tariel, she used her power to slip into the castle, and murder the good Queen Riela. This devastated King Edmund and his daughter, Princess Eva. Darla waited patiently before making her second move - using her power to woo King Edmund. Prior to knowing Darla, Edmund was a just and wise king, but under her power, he became superstitious, and afraid of the Shamans, convinced they had cursed his late wife. This led to the Laws prohibiting the use of magic in the Kingdom, transferring the fear of the Shamans from the King to the general populace of Aaliron.
To enforce his laws, Edmund founded the Huntsmen. These strong warriors Darla taught, showing them how to track and disable the Shaman. She also enchanted their armor and weapons, making them nearly impossible to avoid or defeat. For a happy spanse of time, Darla enjoyed being the most powerful Shaman in Aaliron, and reigning as Queen.
Then everything came unraveled. A mysterious seer foresaw her plans, and warned the princess, who managed to break the spell on the King. Then the war became intense. Darla is unable to recall the events. She can catch glimpses on occasion, but they are fleeting. All she knows is when the smoke cleared, the Shaman were gone. The Royal Family were gone. Many of the citizens were gone. And the Kingdom was in ruins.
But she remained.