The BloodRavens were no ordinary rebels. Each member was a
living legend, a master of their craft.
• **Kanky,** the leader, was a former general of BloodRavens
armies, a tactician who could outmaneuver entire battalions.
• **MikiSix**, a shadowy rogue, was a master of espionage and
sabotage, striking fear into the hearts of the Peace Alliance’s
enforcers.
• **Tiny,** a hulking warrior with a hammer as heavy as her
heart was pure, inspired hope in the downtrodden.
• ** Dodge**, an enigmatic mage, wielded ancient elemental
powers that could turn the tide of any battle.
• **SavingYoAzz**, a solider of a bygone era, has forgotten more
ways to kill a man than the world could ever remember.
• **Nighty**, the stalwart knight, his loyalty to his moral's
paramount, fighting as the sword of the empire.
• **Kolky**, the empires most feared warlord, his name sent
daggers down the spine of all who opposed him.
• **MonkeyCaster,** the creator of the wonders, his knowledge
far exceeded what was previously deemed to be possible.
• **Thadrial**, master of war tactics, unseen on the
battlefield, until it’s too late to escape his grasp.
• **ZZZZZZZ**, was there too I guess, he did things.
• ♣, the bard of the empire, telling the legendary exploits of
FBX to the world
Their ranks swelled as farmers, artisans, and soldiers abandoned
the Peace Alliance’s yoke to join the rebellion. Kanky’s first act
as leader was to rally them with these words:
*"We fight not for vengeance, but for justice. We fight not to
destroy, but to rebuild. The Peace Alliance has turned our empire
into a shadow of itself. Today, we strike not as individuals, but as
one. Today, we fight as BloodRavens."*
Chapter III: The Guerrilla War
The BloodRavens knew they could not match the Peace Alliance’s
armies head-on; their coffers were endless. Instead, they waged a
guerrilla war, striking supply lines, freeing prisoners, and
dismantling the Peace Alliance’s control one province at a time.
SavingYoAzz infiltrated the heavily guarded Imperial City, stealing
critical battle plans that allowed Kanky to orchestrate a series of
ambushes in the contested centre zone.
Dodge used his magic and the wonders bestowed upon us by his
teacher, the great MonkeyCaster to summon torrential storms with
recently constructed wonders of the empire that grounded the Peace
Alliance’s airships, while Nighty led a daring raid on their war
factories, smashing their forges and rendering their siege engines
useless.
As the rebellion grew, so did the BloodRavens’ reputation. To the
oppressed, they were saviours. To the Peace Alliance, they were
phantoms, striking where least expected and vanishing before
retaliation.
Chapter IV The Battle for Wnite Pierce
The turning point came at The City of White Pierce, a strategic
fortress that controlled access to the empire’s heartlands. The
Peace Alliance had stationed their elite forces there, believing it
impenetrable. Kanky saw it as the perfect opportunity to deal a
decisive blow.
The BloodRavens launched a daring assault under cover of darkness.
MikiSix sabotaged the gates, allowing Tiny and her warriors to storm
the walls. Dodge unleashed a tornado that disoriented the defenders,
while Kanky’s tactical brilliance ensured every move was executed
with precision.
The battle was brutal, with heavy casualties on both sides. But as
dawn broke, The Peace Alliance raised their banner over the Imperial
City. The victory struck the rebellion hard, but for the first time,
the Peace Alliance knew fear.
Chapter V The Threatofthe 58th Empire
With the weakened state of The Empire of 39 showing to the rest of
the world, it was only a matter of time before another tried to
capitalise. The 58th Empire approached from distant lands with their
eyes set on The Imperial City and its plentiful bounty. With the
threat approaching, new heroes stepped forward, reluctant to let the
land they called home be pried away from them by outsiders.
The strongest of the new heroes, Kolky, long lost brother of
Kanky, ruler of the outskirts of Kingsland refused to stand idly as
war ravaged the lands he claimed. He demanded justice, he wouldn’t
stand for The Peace Alliance encroaching upon his land, he would
offer the soldiers of the 58th empire no greater mercy.
His master tactician Thadrial however, preferred working from the
shadows, it was to his benefit this way. He moved unseen through
Kingsland, his presence felt only by those attuned to the subtleties
of war. He approached with a question plaguing his mind "Do you
believe in fate, Lord?" Thadrial asked, his voice barely above a
whisper.
Kolky didn’t look up. "I believe in ingenuity. Fate is just another
word for failure when people refuse to act."
Thadrial’s smile was thin. "And yet, the BloodRavens were brought
together by something more than coincidence. Even now, as we stand
on the brink of annihilation, there’s a thread binding us all. You
feel it too, don’t you?"
Later, Kolky convened with his brother, Kanky, for the first time in
years. The campfire flickered between them, its light casting long
shadows on their weathered faces.
"I never wanted this," Kanky admitted, his voice tinged with regret.
"We were meant to protect the empire, not tear it apart."
"And yet, you chose to lead the rebellion, the empire has been cast
into turmoil ever since," Kolky replied, his tone softer than
expected. "You carry the burden of hope, while I’ve carried the
weight of war. Perhaps together, we can find balance."
Kanky looked at his brother, seeing not the warlord the world
feared, but the boy he once fought alongside in their youth.
"Together, then."
As dawn broke, the BloodRavens stood before a sea of faces—rebels,
farmers, and warriors alike. Kanky’s voice carried over the crowd,
steady and unyielding.
"Today, we face a choice. To fight for survival, or to fight for
something greater. The Peace Alliance would see us as slaves. The
58th Empire would see us as spoils. But we— we—are the BloodRavens.
We fight not for power, but for the soul of the empire. And no
matter the odds, we will not fal-."
A deafening explosion cut him off, shaking the ground beneath them.
Smoke billowed on the horizon, and the unmistakable silhouette of
the 58th Empire’s warships loomed in the distance.
Kanky gripped the hilt of his sword as the BloodRavens gathered
around him.
"The battle for the empire has begun," he said, his voice a grim
promise. "And we are its last hope."
The sky darkened as the first wave of the 58th Empire’s forces
descended, their banners stark against the rising sun. The
BloodRavens prepared for what would either be their finest hour—or
their final stand.
♣
**"For the empire, for freedom, for glory, FOR ZEVS!!"**