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Legacy of kain Fourge of Nosgoth.

Canceled fun fiction part four.

I decided to split this part into two halves. For due to the huge number of events before and after the great war of the ancients.

The history of ancient Nosgoth.

I will divide the events into six eras, thus maintaining chronology in the narrative.

Kain in the past.

Let me start with the fact that Kain was thrown into the very distant past. At the same time, the Hylden device fell into his hands, with the help of which Raziel created a gap that scattered them both in time. I don’t have a clear plot about how exactly Kain will return to his time stream. The only thing I know is that Kain will need to collect parts of this device and move forward in time. During this journey, he will observe and participate in the events that Vorador told him about. It’s more accurate to see how it really was. Kain will also use the armor of fate. Kain received this armor from Mortanius, but after refusing to sacrifice himself in order to restore balance, it was destroyed. In the future, Kain was able to partially restore it, as it turned out that this armor not only gave him additional strength as guardians of the pillars, but also had access to structures ancient vampires.

In his travels, Kain will meet young Janos, a seer, and will also begin to respect the Hylden and hate the ancient vampires, having seen what they really do. Late in his journey, Kain will even try to contact Vorador. Despite his claims to his former mentor and his false teachings. Ultimately, Kain will come to the conclusion that the vampire prophecies are false and that they serve a completely different purpose than saving Nosgoth. At the end of the journey, Kain learns that Raziel is looking for Janos and will try to warn Raziel that Janos cannot be trusted, just like prophecies. At this stage, he enters into an alliance with the seer and wants to enter into an alliance with Raziel, convincing him that the Hylden are their true allies.

Civilizations inhabiting ancient Nosgoth.

A small digression, but these are my quick sketches, which are much inferior in quality to other drawings. But for me the main thing is to convey the idea.

Contrary to legends, there were a lot of large and small nations in ancient Nosgoth. Traces of which could be found in the evolution of Kain's lieutenants as well as the demons that terrified humanity.

First era.

In addition to the ancient vampires, Nosgoth was inhabited by a bunch of civilizations, which, with the growth of their power, entered into various alliances. At the end of the war, two major alliances remained, in which representatives of a single people could participate, but on opposite sides of the barricades.

Now about the creatures in the pictures. There were three types of biome in ancient Nosgoth. Mountainous, where there is eternal winter on the northern side. Filled with forests with the changes of the year, central. And also the wastelands in the east, where there is eternal heat. In ancient times, the serpent people ruled the wastelands. Part of their kingdoms spread to central Nosgoth. They also included small tribes of dwarfs who had distant relatives in the central part, and also had an alliance with centaurs and sea people. For their time, the snake people were very advanced in eugenics, thanks to which they developed flying warriors. Their culture was reminiscent of ancient Egypt where sacrifices were practiced, but mostly they were different creatures. Central Nosgoth was the wildest and most uninhabited place, where bandits from the sea people and also centaurs, who knew how to overcome forest barriers, had the most power. There were also forest giants who were good at magic. This allowed them not to worry about self-defense. They also had high intelligence and under their protection were dwarf tribes that served them. In the northern part lived two tribes, the first were technically advanced minotaurs, the others were giants with a natural gift for magic. Their ancient kingdoms were located on opposite sides of the mountains, and only part of the Minotaur's possessions was located in the central part of Nosgoth. The giants were helped by some of the dwarf tribes, which adapted to the cold conditions. They were also in alliance with the sea people, who occupied part of the mountain caves under water.

Centaurs, like the sea people, had average adaptability to magic. Centaurs were divided into urban and forest. The city dwellers mostly lived in a civilized manner and relied on close combat. The forest ones were more like a mixture of a circus and a gypsy camp. They had a good connection with magic, but used it mainly for deception. These tribes were divided into castes, but thanks to them there was good trade in central Nosgoth. The sea inhabitants were also divided into those with tails, because of this they had to be more civilized. It was these creatures that were introduced through trade and diplomacy. But there were also those who had legs; these often became hired killers or bandits. They practiced the magic of stealth and shadows.

Despite all odds, the most terrible threat in ancient Nosgoth of the early era was lycanthropy. Many feared that the flattering dwarf tribes would again use this disease to their advantage in order to capture the rest of Nosgoth. And there was reason for this fear. There were always a lot of dwarfs.

Their small tribes often used this disease to their advantage and also tried to control it magically. Lycontropy increased their size, giving them enormous physical strength and speed. In ancient times, there was a kingdom of werewolves that fell under its own weight, spreading disease throughout Nosgoth. The main fear was that the disease would spread among scattered tribes of dwarfs and they, in the form of werewolves, would fill the rest of Nosgoth.

At that time, Hylden themselves were called architects. It was a dying old civilization that existed for a long time but multiplied slowly. Even then they had access to eugenics as well as other dimensions and rarely appeared in Nosgoth. Preferring not to conflict over territories, in search of a more effective way of reproduction. The later version of these architects had fewer humanoid features and resembled a skeleton covered in spiked leather. Architects even then observed a weakening of magic, which they replaced with technology. They had several residences in Nosgoth, mainly in the east. Their early history is shrouded in mystery. But their appearance suggests that at first the architects lived under water, and when they came to land they explored the eastern wastelands. Architects had a weak connection with magic. Therefore, over time, they began to use eugenics to better adapt to natural conditions, but this had a bad effect on their reproduction. There are also stories that they had a hand in the formation of the serpentine and sea civilizations.

History of ancient vampires.

Description.

At the beginning of their history in the first era , the tribes of ancient vampires were divided into three types. Vampires of the underworld lived on the lake of the dead, they resembled African tribes and openly practiced necromancy. The vampires of the wasteland also had a connection with the world of the dead, but they lived in the Eastern Canyons and their culture was reminiscent of the Indian tribes that spoke with spirits. There were also vampires who lived in caves, they founded the first underground cities, but died out for unknown reasons.

The tribes had different skin colors. Vampires of the underworld had gray, purple and brown skin. Cave vampires had black skin. Wasteland vampires had orange, pink and light green skin colors.

Chronology.

First era.

At the beginning of the first era, the ancient vampires were one tribe that lived between the wastelands and central Nosgoth. Unlike their descendants, they were savages who lived in the rocks and had little contact with their neighbors. Their secluded lifestyle guaranteed safety and at the same time made them an easy target for a planned attack. At that time, Central Nosgoth was overrun by werewolves, which diverted the attention of neighboring kingdoms from them. This allowed the tribe to grow, but also left them open to attack. At that time, the ancient vampires were barbarians, they organized raids on caravans and small settlements. Their advantage in flight made them excellent raiders.

Throughout history, the main weapon of ancient vampires was the spear. Swords were more often used for decorative purposes and were rarely used for self-defense. This allowed the tribes not to resort to magic. However, over time, the nearby kingdoms began to gather large armies, and the search for the shelters of ancient vampires began. To avoid huge losses, the ancients needed to explore new territories, as well as know what was happening in the nearby lands. Which forced the ancients to study magic. It was then that a split occurred between them. Realizing that the tribes would not come to a common decision on how to use magic, the tribes split up to avoid war. The part that became interested in necromancy went to the lake of the dead. The tribes that studied natural magic and were against sacrifices went into the wasteland. Those ancients who wanted to live the old way, not use magic and rob their neighbors, went into the caves.

Over time, vampires of the underworld were able to settle into the dense forests of central Nosgoth and come into contact with giants and small tribes of dwarfs. This was facilitated by the general level of development, which was far from civilized. Although the ancients were not trusted, their magic was useful for the local inhabitants. Some cave vampires also moved to central Nosgoth, they went deep underground and founded their settlements. Nobody saw them again. With the passage of time, the ancients' mastery of necromancy reached a new level; they were able not only to enter the world of spirits, but also to preserve their souls after death. In order not to attract too much attention, ancient vampires founded the first city of the dead in the depths of the underworld. They also found abandoned settlements of cave vampires, which they used to create the first sanctuaries. Over time, this tribe adapted to the conditions of the world of the dead. The first council of guardians was created both in the world of the living and in the world of the dead. The first pillars were also created to maintain balance between the two worlds. The council consisted of nine balance guardians. These guardians maintained a barrier in the city of the dead, preventing wild creatures from entering inside. There was also a tenth guardian. This was the champion who held the blade in his hands that protected the balance between worlds. The blade was the progenitor of the soul reaver, it was called the guardian of souls. He looked exactly the same, this sword was charged with the energy of the city of the dead and knew how to move souls from one place to another.

At that time, the vampires of the wastelands established their settlement at the top of the red canyons. They studied the spirit world, but perceived it as the magic of nature, mainly practicing the magic of predicting the future and controlling the weather. They also learned how to summon the spirits of different creatures and established a connection with the vampires of the underworld. But unlike the inhabitants of the forests, the peoples of the wastelands were more aggressive towards their new neighbors. The magic of the wasteland vampires was at odds with the religious doctrines of the snake kingdoms and small nations. Soon vampires were hunted. By organized forces, the peoples of the wastelands captured many vampires. Some of the vampires managed to escape and fled to the lake of the dead. The new union of the two tribes expanded their knowledge not only in magic, but also in the external environment.

At the end of the first era, the vampires of the underworld represented a kingdom around which the small wild tribes of central Nosgoth began to unite. They possessed both advanced necromancy and the rudiments of natural magic, the power of which they were helped to comprehend by wild tribes. Over time, this alliance will attract the attention of the outer kingdoms.

The second era.

At the beginning of the second era, a long peace reigned between the kingdoms. Thanks to the efforts of the vampires of the underworld, the threat of werewolves was eliminated. This allowed the outer kingdoms to relax and lead a prosperous lifestyle. The vampire kingdom in central Nosgoth practically did not trade with anyone, while it was of little interest to civilized peoples.

At the end of the first era, most of the captured vampires, wastelands were given to architects. After conducting a bunch of experiments on the prisoners for the purpose of their own reproduction, they brought out a new kind of ancient vampires. They had blue skin, high intelligence, high connection with magic. But they were devoid of empathy. However, this made them more calculating and categorical. At the beginning of the second era, these new vampires became part of the eastern kingdoms of Nosgoth. Over time, their population increased, and thanks to their intelligence, they quickly absorbed the basics of other cultures. Over time, these ancients began to occupy high posts of diplomats or wizards at court. However, in the early stages, these new vampires did not consider themselves a single people.

The origins of the elder god.

At the same time , the elders of the vampires of the underworld had a split . Some conservative elders refused to accept new magical practices, emphasizing the power of sacrifice. This part of the elders had already been dead for a long time and lived in the spirit world. Because of this, their magical powers came from the souls of the dead. The new magic deprived them of full power. Therefore, they tried to take control of the champion, in order to seize power. But they failed. This formation was the elders of the old generation. As punishment, their souls were sealed in the depths of the underworld for millennia.

One of these captive elders will become an elder god in the future.

The first hero of the vampire nation. Although the champion's tasks included only protecting the circle of nine and the balance of the city of the dead. The new champion took advantage of external help and also went beyond his authority. Thereby thwarting the plan of the rebellious elders to enslave him. He used the magic of his soul Guardian sword to protect the allied vampire mages from the wastelands. Thanks to which they were able to protect him from the influence of the elders. With their help, he also captured traitors, after which he allowed small tribes to join the new kingdom.

The end of the second era.

Thanks to the actions of the champion of the underworld and his allies, it was possible to prevent a civil war in his kingdom. Over time, the legend of him and his guardian of souls sword began to spread to the outer lands. Thanks to this, the nomadic Centaur tribes became interested in an alliance with the new kingdom. Also, thanks to the efforts of a new kind of vampire, the snake kingdom and the sea people have entered into a new alliance. In the northern lands, the Minotaur developed military might. They began to accept the wild dwarves into their ranks.

The third era.

Starting from the third era, the situation in Nosgoth began to get complicated. Many unions accepted not only common rules but also a single faith. Instead, each side practiced only a certain magic, which was related to their religious beliefs.

This led to several major clashes that brought the first split into the world of Nosgoth. There were three sides to the conflict. The old Alliances of kingdoms that practiced only the magic that was related to their religion. They openly distrusted not only neighbors with a different culture. But they also despised the vampires of the underworld for using necromancy. There were also neutral tribes and nomads who were not afraid to use any magic. As well as the vampires of the underworld, whose magic was considered barbaric among the civilized peoples of Nosgoth. Due to such open rejection by the outer kingdoms, many of the vampires despised the other schools of magic.

Meanwhile, the blue-skinned vampires were not yet a single nation, despite their high position in the civilized kingdoms. Moreover, the events that happened to their distant relatives pushed them to distance themselves from the rest of the people. In the end, these vampires had to become a single people and create a council, thereby supporting civilized kingdoms. In the middle of the third era, it was a small faction of sorcerers and scientists who were able to master and combine different sides of magic. They were also greatly supported by architects who acted from another dimension.

At the end of the third era, the vampires of the underworld elevated the tribes of wild giants, dwarfs and centaurs. Thus establishing a single kingdom in central Nosgoth. At the same time, one of the captive elders in the second era was able to contact the civilized and vampires. With their help, he was able to destroy the prison and became their secret oracle. In return for help, he promised them the secrets of this people and also help in seizing power over them. In return, he offered to revive the old rituals, which strengthened both his and the new nation of vampires.

Now I will move away from the narrative a little and say that there are too many gray areas. So I'm going to focus on the story of characters like Elder and Janos.

The fourth era.

The fates of Elder and Janos are very closely intertwined. When the rebellious elders were captured at the end of the second era, their disciples and those who helped them were also imprisoned with them. A hundred souls were imprisoned. Over the course of a thousand years, many events have taken place in the prison, ranging from a general escape plan to a war for the right of the strongest vampire. Groups of disciples and elders switched sides, until one day two of them came to the conclusion that only one of them would be able to get out of this place. But to do this, he would need the power of other souls, the only way to get it was only by absorbing former allies. These two were the strongest ancients of the entire group. The High Priest Elder and his disciple Janos, through lies and manipulations, pitted former allies against each other. A struggle for the right to get out of prison began, which eventually weakened the rebels. Thanks to this, Elder was able to absorb enough souls to create a way out of the prison. However, he couldn't leave this place now. New forces bound Elder , preventing him from leaving this prison . However, his disciple could still use this passage. Using his power, Elder freed Janos to start preparing everything for his escape from the other side. However, Janos was thrown into the architects' dimension, where he was captured and turned into another kind of ancient.

Despite all this, Janos was able to hide his true identity from his new owners. He used the circumstances to his advantage by getting the position of a middle class soldier, and also gradually learned new magic. Over time, Janos realized that he did not need an old teacher, with new magic and new opportunities in combination with necromancy, over time he himself would lead a new council of vampires. However, at the beginning of the fourth era, everything changed. Janos immediately realized who this new oracle was, thanks to which the new vampires began to win so many victories. His new task was not only to lead the council, but also to hide his identity from the old teacher. In order to successfully arrange it in the future.

And yes, I will clarify Janos is the same ghost as Raziel. But unlike Raziel, Janos had his body and also more experience and practice with the magic of the underworld. Thanks to this, he not only repaired his body, but was also able to hide his essence from other creatures.

In the middle of the fourth era, Elder and Janos waged a secret war for the throne of the new council. It was a teacher-student war. Elder did not know that his former student was part of the new council, but he was very suspicious and tried in every way to hinder his progress. However, external circumstances prevented more than one of them from winning a complete victory. Janos was striving for power through hierarchy and Elder through manipulation and sacrifices to him . In light of which they had to work for a common goal in secret from each other. In the fourth era, they were able to introduce a new religion about the wheel of fate as a safe rebirth, which lured some of the kingdoms to their side. They also created a semblance of the council of nine and new pillars that had nine guardians. By that time, Janos was not yet the guardian of the pillars. In the end, it was Janos who found a new champion for the role of defender and helped him win his first victories.

Besides, it was Janos who insisted on providing the champion with new magic for the sword. In the late period of the fourth era, the first soul forges were created on the basis of necromancy and elemental magic. As a ghost, Janos realized the strength of the champion of the underworld. Even all the magic of the council will not be enough to break his blade, because it is powered by the spirit of an entire people. Then Janos turned to the architects for help and they changed the properties of the new sword with the help of the nexus stone. Now the sword did not protect but absorbed souls into itself, becoming stronger. The oracle predicted the meeting of the two champions at the dawn of a new era. The vampire from the underworld will have a green glowing sword, the champion of the new vampires will be armed with a soul reaver . One of the champions will fall. Janos realized Elder's plans, the outcome was not important, it was important that it would strengthen the faith of both peoples in the oracle and his wheel of fate. Then he decided on a desperate plan. In order for the power of the oracle not to become absolute, they needed a new common enemy, the role of which was perfectly suited by architects.

The creation of the cult of ancient vampires.

During his long years of service in the Council of Nine, Janos rose from the rank of a common soldier to one of the supreme military advisers. But it wasn't enough. He needed to directly influence the guardians of the pillars. However, the choice has always fallen on newborns by the pillars themselves. Over the years, the keepers have changed their posts, giving way to younger ones in the twilight of their years. They committed ritual suicides so that their souls would be accepted by the wheel of fate. Many keepers secretly disagreed with this state of affairs. Which is what Janos took advantage of. He used the prophecy of the coming war of champions as an excuse to seize power. Slowly, he convinced the keepers that the pillars belonged to them and not the other way around. And in light of the upcoming events, the ancient vampires will need more experienced guardians of the pillars. Over time, this initiative has yielded results. The Guardians accepted their roles as the new permanent leaders, and Janos was appointed their mediator between them and the other vampires. So Janos got a new position as the tenth guardian.

At this point, I am currently finishing the first half of the fourth part.

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