The Legend of Kay Kingdom I

Today, I'll be retelling one of the greatest tale in the history of human civilization. It speaks of the legendary Kay Kingdom of the Ancient World. Was this legend really true? Is there such a civilization in the ancient past? No historians can prove or disprove it anymore. But will the saga of this mysterious nation be re-created in the modern world?

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LEGEND OF KAY KINGDOM I - FELLOWSHIP OF THE KNIGHTS

Eons ago, possibly in the prehistoric days, there stood a majestic and powerful country, known as the "Kingdom of Kay". It's military strength were unmatched across the lands, and the nation enjoyed peace and prosperity for hundred for years.

Then, on a fateful day, the worst thing imaginable happened. The skies tore apart and a devastating earthquake shattered the lands. Demons and evil spirits descended from the skies and rose from the depths of hell, swarming across the Kay Kingdom.

War has come.

There were 3 main land routes leading into the Kay which the Imperial Army must defend. These 3 gateways are the lifeblood of Kay, and should any of them fall, so will the country.

As the war rage on throughout the entire country, there were some areas which were free from the threats. One of them was a tiny village in the outskirts of the country.

The South Pool Village

This village was essentially a stable. It rear horses, which were sometimes use as taxes to the Imperial Court to finance the war.

The villagers lived a simple life. Taking care of the horses, planting trees, playing games, making home-cook meals... life was peaceful, simple and everyone was happy. Every morning, you'll see people sweeping leaves at the pavilion, having breakfast at the local inns, children running about the wheat fields. Life was peaceful and simple, and it was heaven on earth during the war times.

The village chief was Kingfisher, who had 7 loyal protectors, known to the villagers as the "Seven Swords" (七剑) - Vulture, Raven, Cougar, Jaguar, Nighthawk, Koala and the Cannibal sword. The 7 swords assists the village chief in maintaining order in the village...

Under the Imperial orders, the village sometimes send men over to the frontlines to assist in the wars...

Everything was normal, until one day...

Chief Kingfisher received an Imperial Edict, from the Majesty himself. The edict wrote...

"The Imperial Stable is completed, and it is my wish to move the entire village to the Imperial City, where the imperial steeds can be put to better use in the war. All your people will now be known to the world as the Imperial Knights, and the 7 swords - Imperial Generals."

And thus, with promise of greater fame and fortune, Chief Kingfisher led his people to join the Imperial Army officially. From now on, they will be known as...

The Kay Knights.