Star of Providence

[Donnie Yen]

[If you came here hoping this is a KH fanfic, leave now cause it isnt. lol]

Alright, here's something Ive been working on. Just a lil fanfic I decided to do when I was sitting bored in my room. Anyways, my fan fic begins "in medias res". For those who arent familiar with the concept, it's Latin for "into the middle of things", which means once you start reading you'll already have an understand of what's going on. I read quite a few stories back when I was in school this way, and I enjoyed them better so I just thought I'd do the same for this. So, how exactly are you gonna know? Well, by giving you some background information on it. Although it is alot, and it may seem like a lot is revealed in this, it's actually just the surface. For example, the timetable. It doesnt depict everything correctly, it's just a timetable some historian would write, but he doesnt really know the secret of some of these events. So the truth will eventually be revealed as the story goes on. You can thank this as a "Prologue" if you want, to introduce you to the world and the characters in it. Id like to make on thing clear, well two things actually. One, I am not the most original guy, so a lot of things will sounds familiar 'cause I was influenced by many things. But believe me when I say that I tried hard to make it sound as original as possible. And two, I dont have the best writing skills. So I'll appreciate it that you give me some pointers in story telling if you read this. So without further ado, this is "Star of Providence"

[ btw, there might be some typos. im always too lazy to proofread. ]
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Star of Providence

Before you start reading the rest, here's justs something to keep in mind. It's set in an imaginary world, where they have technology like phones and holograph machines that show a hologram of a map or a person. But, they do not have guns, lasers, or anything like that. The weapons they have are medieval-like; swords, hammers, bows and arrows, etc. So just keep that in mind.

The WORLD: Yggdrasil

Regions:
-Zodiak Alliance
-Muladhara
-Cielo
-Forbidden Land

TERMINOLOGY

Manipulators – gifted beings with the ability to manipulate one of the six elemental Magicite. There exist beings who can manipulate more than one. Manipulation is considered to be a power given to chosen people to bring peace to the world, but there are those who use it for evil.

Devils – When a Manipulator is murdered, their souls remain alive even if their bodies perish, but the souls themselves go through some changes as well, becoming evil phantoms that prey on the living. Merely ghosts among the living world now, they have no Manipulating ability. Manipulators that die of natural causes don’t become Devils. It is unknown what causes the soul of a murdered Manipulator to become a Devil.

Magicite – energy that manifests from the deep core of Yggdrasil and rises to the surface. Every single living thing in the world is composed of invisible Magicite. Manipulators have the ability to use this energy for various uses. Six type of normal magicite exists, plus two rare types of Magicite called Holycite and Darkcite.

Holycite – visible Magicite that is compressed of large amount of Magicite that take form of a small rock. It’s recognizable by its color white. This type of Magicite can only be found in the temples of the Zodiak cities. Only the Counsil Members of each temple know the uses of Holycite. Used to repel the threats of the Darkcite.

Darkcite – visible Magicite that is compressed of large amount of Magicite. They take the form of tiny round stones, colored dark, thus their name. A very rare type of Magicite, only a couple have actually been found. A type of Magicite that can only be used by those who have been tainted by darkness. It is believed Darkcite has uses no other type of Magicite is capable of.

Karmacite - Strange Magicite that flows in the air and kills whoever breathes it. Derived from the name “karma” after the overuse of Magicite for war during Great Manipulator War. No one that has been exposed to Karmacite has survived, thus little is known about it. The Forbidden Land is completely covered by Magicite.

Zodiak Alliance – Alliance composed of the 13 Zodiak Cities whose role is to keep the world in order.

Antares – Insurgent regions with only one goal; to destroy the Zodiak Alliance and have Yggdrasil under their rule. Its army’s soldiers are referred to as “Angeles” (angels)

Cielo –(Sky) region where the Antares hide. Unlike Muladhara and the Zodiak Alliance, it’s not divided into regions. Although there are islands that are separated by thousands of miles, they are all called Cielo together.

Muladhara – neutral scattered regions throughout Yggdrasil that under no rule. Both Zodiak Alliance and the Antares have tried to convince to join with them, but have failed. Each Region consists of small villages is ruled by a Shaman.

Zodiak Cities – 13 main metropolitan cities of Yggdrasil. Each named the 13 Ancient Manipulators. Ruled by the cities’ Counsel Members, and house a temple each which only the Counsel Members (each city has three Members) have access to. The temples themselves contain Holycite, which is guarded from evil doers.

13 Ancient Manipulators – also known as the First Manipulators, 13 warriors who were blessed with Nirvana’s power of Manipulation.

Nirvana – Promised Land mentioned in the religious teachings. Only those who are free of sin are allowed into Nirvana. The power of Manipulation is considered to come from Nirvana.

Forbidden Land – vast unpopulated land. The Great Manipulator War took place there. Karmacite contaminates the whole area; a type of Magicite that manifested itself after the great weird explosion that ended the war.

TIMELINE

(1290 G.A.) – Sauhl, first King of Muladhara expands his kingdom by merging with two small neighboring kingdoms, making Muladhara the second biggest kingdom in Yggdrasil.

(1300 G.A.) – Estuardo Garfes, emperor of the empire of Luna Negra, sees Muladhara’s expansion threatening to his empire and starts the creation of a secret military force called the “Lunares” and isolates from Muladhara.

(1305 G.A) Sauhl intends to sign a new treaty with Luna Negra for better trading commerce between the two kingdoms. Garfes refuses to sign and stages the murder of one of his top advisors, putting the blame on Muladhara. A month later, Garfes declares war on Muladhara and invades it.

(1307 G.A.) After two years of conflict, Muladhara is forced to give up after the “Lunares” thwart Muladhara’s army. Garfes proposes a treaty where Sauhl gives up his throne and Muladhara becomes a part of Luna Negra. Sauhl, having no choice but to sign in order to spare his people, agrees and Luna Negra grows even more.

(1320 G.A.) A small resistance group that fled Muladhara during the war, rises after amassing a large army led by a certain Marcus and makes a surprise attack on Luna Negra’s capital. At that time, lords from different kingdoms were attending a meeting in the capital and fall victims to the war that erupts once again between Luna Negra and the Resistance.

(1320 G.A.) Days later, the neighboring kingdoms learn of the deaths of their lords and take part in the war as well, some joining Luna Negra, others joining the Resistance.

(1322 G.A.) The war expands to the corners of the world, causing almost every kingdom, empire and region to take part. Nirvana blesses a few select soldiers from the Resistance with the power of Manipulation.

(1332 G.A.) Ten years after training and perfecting their powers, the 13 soldiers rise once more and start to win the war. Two months after their return to the frontlines, Luna Negra and its allies surrender to the Resistance. Garfes is executed and the Resistance becomes the strongest superpower in Yggdrasil, creating a new kingdom under the name of Zodiak. The G.A. (golden age) era changed to the N.Y. (new yggdrasil) era, starting anew from zero.


(108 N.Y.) – Throughout the years, Zodiak continues to grow, as the original 13 Manipulators die, more people with the Manipulation ability are blessed and their numbers grow as well. Magicite is discovered and broken into elements. In the year 108, a group of Manipulators manage to gain independence from Zodiak, given birth to their old home once again, Muladhara.

(202 N.Y.) Zodiak and Muladhara continue to expand, eventually becoming the only kingdoms in Yggdrasil. The current king of Zodiak, Lah-mar the IV, initiates an unknown project in the region of “Sera”. A general of the Zodiak army, Hektor de Leon, defects for unknown reasons and plans a coup de grace against Lah-mar the IV with the soldiers under his command that followed him.

(204 N.Y.) Hektor publicly declares war against Zodiak and first attacks the Sera region, where Lah-mar’s secret project was under development.

(206 N.Y.) Hektor’s army takes over the Sera region. Zodiak asks Muladhara for help, but only a few Muladharan regions join Zodiak in the war, marking the start of the Zodiak Alliance. The rest of Muladhara stayed neutral during the war.

(207 N.Y.) A year later, the Zodiak Alliance sends a large attack on Hektor’s army. With Manipulators on both sides of the war, the war comes to be known as the Great Manipulator War. Weeks later after the endless killing from both sides, a large explosion occurs in the middle of the Sera region, killing everyone near. The explosion also leaves remains of a new type of magicite, called Karmacite. The Karmacite spreads throughout the whole region, killing any survivors in the island and thus ending the war.

(209 N.Y.) After two years of negotiation, Muladhara and Zodiak come sign a treaty, stating the Muladharan regions that helped Zodiak during the war become a part of Zodiak, making the Zodiak Alliance the official and current name of the kingdom. Survivors from Hektor’s army that escaped the Sera region seek refuge in Muladhara. The Sera region becomes impossible to step on, due to the murdering Karmacite and is dubbed the Forbidden Land.

(213N.Y.) Both Muladhara and the Zodiak Alliance adopt types of governing systems where a number of people rule over their lands, instead of just one king or emperor.

(228 N.Y.) Civil war explodes in Muladhara, between the main government and the survivors of Hektor’s army. Five years later, Muladhara gives them independence and Cielo is born; the home for Hektor’s army which changes their name to Antares. Citizens eventually gain rule over Cielo, while the army goes underground.

(229 N.Y. to 251 N.Y. [present day]) – Zodiak Alliance fund a new branch of its military, called The Order, with its goal to bring peace and order to the world. Eventually, Antares begins to carry out small, but well planned attacks on the Zodiak Alliance’s land for unknown reasons, heating up the thoughts of another great war once again. The Order continues to fend off attacks from the Antares. Even though Antares reside in Cielo, not all of Cielo is against the Zodiak Alliance, preventing them from invading Cielo completely. In the year 251 N.Y., a Counsel Member from the city of Ultima receives intel of an Antares in southern Rajas. He sends troops of The Order, led by Serph to apprehend the insurgents….

MAIN CHARACTERS

[these are the most important characters for now. more will be introduced as the story goes along of course]

Serph (21) – Born in the Zodiak city of Chaos, Serph was introduced to Manipulation from a very young age. Both his father and grandfather were Manipulators, and by the age of five, Serph discovered he had the ability as well. His father was presumably killed in the sea, as the a voyage sent to discover the East never returned. Serph was 9 at the time and for the coming years, he would study and perferct his Manipulation ability. At the age of 15 he was admitted to the Zodiak Alliance’s army at the age of 19 he was already head of his own unit. A very skilled soldier and a formidable fighter, Serph has own the tile of “Reaper” as he takes lives of the enemy on the battlefield without mercy. He currently commands unit Aries-7, of The Order. He has the Manipulating ability of Lighting. Always with his short black hair and black military uniform. He wears a white wristband on his left hand with something written on it in another language.

Ayame (20) – A soldier in Serph’s unit. She secretly has a crush on him, but the only words she’s ever said to him are “Yes, sir!” and “No, sir!” A Manipulator herself, she made her way into The Order after her parents disowned her. Although very feminine, on the battlefield she puts the lipstick away and wields the sword like no other woman. Her Manipulating ability is that of Wind. White long hair, but has a few strands dyed in black ‘cause she thinks her hair is “dull and boring.” Wears the same military uniform as everyone else, but she cut out the bottom of the pants herself as well as the bottom of her shirt so her stomach would be visible ‘cause she thinks the informs isn’t “sexy enough.”

Shiba (34) – A veteran of the Zodiak Alliance army, she was transferred to Serph’s unit after Serph rescued her from an Antares attack on the city she was residing. Serph liked the way she fought in the battlefield and recommended to have her transferred to his unit. A woman of little words, her aim at using the crossbow is unparallel. She holds great respect for Serph and sometimes sees him as a son. Tall and with two tattoos on her face, anyone would think she’s actually the leader of the unit. She is the only one in the unit with no Manipulating abilities, a testament to how good she is in battle that Serph wanted her even though she has no Manipulating abilities.

Croft (25) – A user of a daggers, Croft met Serph back when they both were accepted to the army. Neigh inseparable since then, they’ve become military friends, although they leave the personal stuff out. He usually thinks of Serph as an uptight person who needs to loosen up once in a while. In battle he always covers his teammates’ backs with his Earth Manipulating skills. Short and green spiky hair with black glasses, he’s usually the one Serph comes to in order to plan and strategize battle attacks.

Zero (23) – The silent soldier from the unit. He only responds to the orders Serph gives him and no one else. Since he talks to no one else, no one really knows anything about him except his name. Lost his left eye in battle, he wears an eyepatch and wields two blades. His Fire Manipulating ability is one of the best in The Order.

“Kid” (14) – A strange teenage girl Serph met during a mission in the mountains a couple weeks ago. She suddenly disappeared during the middle of the night and never heard from again. Wearing gray worn out clothes and bruises all over her body, Serph always wonders what ever happened to her.

Kai (18) – Serph’s bother. He became a soldier along with Serph but met a woman from Muladhara, eventually marrying her and leaving the army. He currently lives with his wife in Muladhara and has not seen his brother in years.

Larx (48) – An ex-Counsel Member from the city of Belias. He was ousted from his position after it was learned he was planning to take over the city for himself. He was exiled from the Zodiak Alliance and joined the ranks of Antares. He plans to get his revenge on the Zodiak Alliance. He wears a mark on the back of his neck, a mark burned into him by the Zodiak Alliance with the symbol for “traitor.”

Ireana (19) Serph’s only true love. She joined the military and became Serph’s lover throughout the years after they met. She was then discovered to be a spy from Antares and Serph, betrayed and lost, was ordered to kill her. But unknown to higher ups, he secretly let her go and she returned to her land. Serph promised that would be the only time he would be merciful and if he ever saw her again on the battlefield, he would kill her. Long black haired, she is always wearing her dark pink shirt and black shorts, she only carries a small dagger with her. He has the same Manipulating ability as Serph; Lighting,

Dawnte (27) – Leader of Antares. Lost his right arm during a battle, but replaced it with a metal arm. He has since then shaved his head and tattooed a dragon on it, with the words “justice” and “freedom” next to it. His father was the former leader of Antares, but died of illness, leaving Dawnte and his brother in charge. His red hot eyes give a terrifying glare that it’s said it paralyzes the enemy with fear. With Manipulating ability of water, he drowns to death whoever he sets his killing glare on. He’s also has control of Ice, making him one of the few Manipulators who can Manipulate more than one element.

Pyro (15) – A young Manipulator with no real name, he got his name from his ability to Manipulate Fire. Although blind, he has trained his other senses and has become a great soldier in Dawnte’s army. He looks up to Dawnte has a big brother and has promised to repay Dawnte for saving him when he was a small kid. Always wearing a bandage over his eyes, he stays in his room most of his time.

Buranko (69) – A Shaman in the Muladharan region of Dyaus, he helped Serph’s unit once in the past when they were badly injured in an ambush attack. Once a great Manipulator and soldier himself, he also taught Serph some new techniques about battle. He has great knowledge of magicite and is a Manipulator who can Manipulate three elements, Earth, Wind and Water.

Azuru (30) A Manipulator of Ice, Azuru has no real home. He’s a nomad who travels the lands of Yggdrasil and holds no real alliance to anyone. With his long brown hair and saggy old clothes, he has seen many battles from the outside and hopes that one day peace finally shines over Yggdrasil. He once crossed paths with Buranko and learned a lot from him as well. He also is a Manipulator, but has never used it in public, thus no one knows his element, or that he even is Manipulator.

Shune (44) – A Counsel Member of the Zodiak city Ultima. He’s the one who saw Serph’s skill develop and gave him his own unit. He has great faith in Serph and considers him the son he never had.

Zara (42) – The youngest Counsel Member of the Zodiak Alliance. She resides in the city of Zalera in the Dargian Islands. She seems to have a connection with Serph.

Ken (59) – Counsel Member from the city of Famfrit. A real military man, he always thinks that the only way to be free from resistance is to crush and eliminate it. He’s also one of three Counsel Members who has Manipulation, although no one really knows what element he has control of. He is currently planning to convince the rest of the Counsel Members to invade Cielo in order to wipe out Antares completely. Short grey hair, he has seen his share of battles and is very agile with the sword.

Arex (98) – The oldest of the Counsel Members, he is a Member in the city of Zodiark. Having been around for the Great Manipulator War, he has seen the horrors of war and hopes he can contribute as much as he can for peace. Not only the oldest Member, but also the only Member who can Manipulate all six elements, he’s one of the greatest Manipulators in the history of Yggdrasil. Now a old man with a wrinkled face and a head full of gray hair, he only sits in his room helping as much as he can for the sake of peace.

YGGDRASIL

[ this is the map of yggdrasil. this is just one side of the world though, on the other side there is a completely new world unknown to the current characters. that is 'cause there is a vast ocean that separates the two big continents, so no one has ever crossed the ocean and made it to the other side alive. im thinkin of introducin this new land later into the story, in another "arc" if you may. but first, the story will concentrate on this map alone. also, only the main cities or villages are named, as well as the regions. if it confuses you, just ask me and i'll try to answer your questions ]



So yea, like I said, this can serve as a Prologue so I hope you enjoyed it and expect the first chapter real soon!

[jazznam89]

This just reminds me too much a video game especially along the lines of Shin Megami Tensai, Persona and Digital Devil Saga though it's your own work but it looks somewhat promising at the moment maybe.

[Donnie Yen]

Indeed, the name of the locations are mostly taken from the Megaten series. I was looking through astrology and such for names and somehow ended up at Hinduism and found their terminology to be quite interesting. But I wanted to use names that I would remember easily and I've played the DDS a lot so I know a lot of names by heart so I ended up using names from there.

Anyways, the reason why I havent continued with this is 'cause I have found a new job, and I work 12 hours a day. Weekends are my days off of course, but I usually spend them outside. Im gonna try really hard to get at least two or three chapters posted by the end of this week.