I: The DivineIt is said in ages long past that the Reoseans were the first to walk these lands. Their magic cast a thick fog in the air so magnificent one could only stare in wonder. They co-existed with the spirits, with nature, and with the gods in perfect harmony. Society has always known of the Reoseans intelligence and elegance, going as far as describing them as Divine beings. The people of Reos revered them and their magic and often strayed far from them to ensure they were not cursed.
It was no surprise, then, that in the First Age when first contact was made with the Reoseans their approach was careful and calculated. They spoke not in the language of man but through mind and body. One of the Reoseans approached the group, standing nearly three feet taller than the Vayrons we know of today, her coat shimmering and her alabaster feathers gently ruffling in the breeze. It was revealed then that even those Divine Beings had a hierarchy of their own, with her at the top. She chose to speak to a noble knight of gentle heart, inviting him to hear her words spoken on behalf of all Reoseans, and thus it was he who first spoke to the Holy One. The knight known as Aster hailed from the kingdom of Warrenfall. It was a kingdom possessing the richest land and society knew so. The Holy One listened to his pleas and conviction, allowing him to convince her that the alliance would not only benefit him and his people but all Reoseans as well. He wished to unite all nations and species and for all to live equally. She could see no fault in that. A unity would only be most favourable. The Holy One accepted the noble’s terms and with the alliance of man and Reosean known, all cheered. The nation grew even richer and true to Aster’s word, Reoseans were accepted as equals. The Reoseans extended their bonding abilities to the Warrenfall’s society and their armies grew stronger. Vayrons were, and are, stronger and faster than any horse in the land- and with the soaring capabilities of the Tyrians there was no area Warrenfall could not reach. With these bonds, the soldiers of Warrenfall dominated the land and prospered. Reoseans were no longer just Vayrons or Tyrians. They were now the Mounts of Kings. Several years later, Aster had bonded with the Holy One, a testament to their commitment to the alliance. She became his most trusted partner for decades thereafter. -- Summary of Chapter 1 in the History of Reos scholarly book, written by Vinicius Floren |
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