Legend Of Kay Kingdom VI

LEGEND OF KAY KINGDOM VI - Knights Of The Round

IMPORTANT NOTE: This story is purely fictitious. Any resemblance to reality (people living or dead, places past or present) is purely coincidental.

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The "Joyless Lands", the "Evil Mortuary Road", the "Savage Waters"...

The 3 bloodlines of the of the Kay Kingdom. Each route leads directly into the heart of Kay, into the core of the lands. There, you'll find a bustling, thriving metropolis. A sacred ground on earth...

The Cranberry City - Capital of Kay Kingdom...

Within the capital lies the impregnable acropolis - the "Pentagon Divine Fortress".

Constructed centuries ago by the first emperor of Kay, it is a virtually indestructible palace, a symbol of absolute strength and power. The pinnacle of the righteous realm.

A fortress constructed with the blood of the ancients, fortified with the strongest matter known in the world. The city walls towers into the skies, with gigantic turrets safeguarding every location. Every year, thousands all over the land arrived at the fort to offer their services, and only the best would be recruited.

In there, you'll find the mightiest steels of all.

The best of the Imperial Force.

The Kay Knights.

Made up of people from dozen different backgrounds, occupations, origins - each with their own expertise... Somehow, fate have brought all of them together, together for a common goal...

Originally tribal people, the Kay Knights settled down and integrated themselves quickly into the Imperial Force. The 13 lowest ranking of the Knights would work day and nights, laying the foundation of the Imperial Stables. Training grounds were constructed, equipments were sharpened and the imperial steeds multiplied. Gradually but slowly, the knights consolidate their positions in the Kingdom...

Life were much tougher than back in the village, but at least it was still passable. At least it was still peaceful. At least it was still fun...

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And then it happened.

On the 4th Year of the 7th Eclipse, 10 new knights (later known as the "10 Crusaders") joined the existing force...

Within the same year, the 3 Grand Pillars of the Knights collapses, 1 after another. The 3 Grand Pillars were the ones who originally maintained law and order in the village days. And now, they have left the Knights Circle 1 by 1 in such a short period.

It was the first time people outside the tribal villages were inducted into the Circle, and many problems soon arises. The old master chefs were unhappy of the new, and the new disregarded the old. It was a period of great internal conflict.

And during such chaotic times, the statues of the 13 men sky-rocketed. They acted as a "bridge" between the old and the new, restoring some order within the Circle.

And thus...The 13 chariots were born.

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Unfortunately, even the 13 chariots themselves weren't that united. After a while, some of them started sided with the old, some with the new. Some seek the generals for greater protection, others stay neutral to avoid getting involve in the bloodshed. Some even joined together and form a new faction for themselves.

On the surface, it looks like everything was the same, just like the village days; In reality, everything have changed. The internal strife were great, and this only became worse after the induction of the "6 Dragoons", when the 13 chariots positions went even higher. (More on this in the next chapter...)

Among the 13 Chariots, many would rise to become 1 of the 8 Immortals (八"仙").

3. The Cannon Immortal (大炮仙)
Background: Originally named the "Cannon Fairy", his outstanding performance made him the one of the first 13 chariots to reach the "8 Immortals " statues.
Description: The Ninja master moves with unparalleled speed and agility, able to avoid great dangers despite his appearance. He looks much older than he really is, and loves spreading dark rumors throughout the lands.
Rebirth: 9th Year, 8th Eclipse
Status: 1 of the 13 Chariots. 1 of the original 8 Immortals.
[N] Ninja: LV9
[C] Cookery: LV4
[T] Taiji: LV7
[I] Illusion: LV6
Notable Skills:
[N] 无影无踪 - The ultimate art of vanish. Becomes "unlocatable" and "undetectable".
[I] 妖言惑众 - Spread evil rumors, creating fear and unrest across the lands.
[T] 举一反三 - Able to devise 3 ways to block an external attack.

4. Drunkard Immortal (醉仙)
Background: Some said he's a drug trafficker, others said he uses it to "criminalize" himself. He loves to drink and can sleep under almost any conditions. Drinking boasts his courage and makes him fearless...
Description: The drunkard is oblivious to everything around him, or at least "seem to be oblivious". His unpredictable movements, great agility and wine illness allows him to avoid dangers and arrows with great ease.
Rebirth: ?? Year, 8th Eclipse
Status: 1 of the original 8 Immortals.
[N] Ninja: LV8
[C] Cookery: LV2
[T] Taiji: LV6
[I] Illusion: LV7
Notable Skills:
[N] 瞬间转移 - Reallocate oneself instantly to another location.
[I] 装疯扮傻 - Act blur look steam.
[T] 推三阻四 - Uses the art of "Taiji" to deflect an attack.

Unfortunately, this was no time for the knights to be fighting among themselves.

A vile, demonic beast has awakened from his deep long slumber. News of the Knights strength have spread to the far ends of the lands, into the lands of darkness, and into the realm of evil.

While the internal problems were troublesome...

The external ones will threaten the very existence of the Knights...

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and the very existence of the Kay Kingdom.

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The forces of darkness have started to stir...