Aestuism

Oae and Hueds

Long ago, many years before Rathnirians came to Eldham, Oae watched over the animals of Eldham. He was the protector of life in Eldham, but as of late, this job was getting increasingly difficult. Storms of plague and pestilence had been attacking Eldham from the continent of Rathnir. Oae had make a protective shield over Eldham, but the storms were growing increasingly powerful with each day.

One day, as Oae was walking on the shores of Lake Aestua, Oae was talking to the fish of the waters and the birds in the trees. He walked along this lake often, he healed injured animals and learned of news of the other continents by the birds. It was by one such bird that Oae heard that the largest storm yet was enroute to Eldham’s shores. Troubled, Oae went to the site that the storm was to make landfall at. The winds were already violently blowing, and the waters were gathering far out at sea.

It was during this examination, that Oae saw the storm coming. It’s clouds were pitch black, with red and purple lightning striking in and around them. Oae knew that the fight he now faced would test every ounce of his will and determination to repel. Hours passed, and the storm only grew. It was the 18th hour when it finally struck Eldham’s shield. Oae focussed all his might on the shield and amplified it’s powers. The storm struck and struck against the barrier to no avail.

At the climax of the battle, Hueds the vile jumped from the rocks behind Oae brandishing a curved dagger on his right hand. Oae felt his presence and called upon the animals of Eldham to aid in the defense of their home. Scores of lions and bears rushed from the forests of Eldham to Oae’s aid. Yet none of them would live through the experience. After seeing so many of the creatures he was supposed to cave and care for, Oae said this. “Hueds, aid me in repelling this storm, and I shall give you what you desire… My life…”. Hueds, with a devious smirk accepted this deal, and the two quickly defeated the storm after many hours of battle.

After the storm had gone, Oae turned to Hueds and attempted to thank him for saving Eldham. Oae was never able to finish this action and mid sentence, Hueds thrust his dagger into Oae heart, killing him. In his last moments of life, Oae split his remaining life force into 9 soul shards. It is said that if these shards are reunited, then Eldham’s protective barrier will once against protect the creatures of Eldham from the evil of the outside world.

Written by: Walker Roggers#7494 (a commissioned writer)