Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ Prophecy ❯ Prologue ( Prologue )
[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]
By: Lotus-chan 
The introduction to the story line. Quatre and Trowa become involved in a prophecy foretold ten generations ago when they save a baby's life.
Anime/Manga: Gundam Wing Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Supernatural / Romance / Fantasy / Drama / Adventure | Type: Continuation | Uploaded On: 09.01.2001 | Updated On: 02.18.2008 | Pages: 3 | Words: 5.0K | Visits: 438 | Status: Completed
The introduction to the story line. Quatre and Trowa become involved in a prophecy foretold ten generations ago when they save a baby's life.
Anime/Manga: Gundam Wing Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Supernatural / Romance / Fantasy / Drama / Adventure | Type: Continuation | Uploaded On: 09.01.2001 | Updated On: 02.18.2008 | Pages: 3 | Words: 5.0K | Visits: 438 | Status: Completed
Warnings: Shounen ai/Yaoi, AU, 1x2 and generous inclusion of 3x4.
Disclaimer: Gundam Wing and all it's characters don't belong to me. This fanfic was made for entertainment purposes only. No profit was made.
Author's Note: Story inspiration was taken from the Anime El Hazard, the American animated series The Pirates Of Dark Water, and the Wheel Of Time book series. If you're familiar with any of these you'll notice the great influence they've had in this fanfic. If you're not then, ::shrugs:: you don't need to be to understand. Just incase though, I've put a mini Glossary at the bottom of this fic in case some things are difficult to understand.
Story Blurb: Duo is an Ecomancer with a prophesized destiny that will change the entire continent of Asia Major and it's Five Kingdoms. But while that means prosperity for some kingdoms, it means complete ruin for another and its King will do whatever it takes to keep Duo's prophecy from being fulfilled. In a world that half accepts/half hates his power and with assassins at his back, Duo will be lucky to survive let alone fulfill his destiny.
~ Third Revision
Prophecy
by: Lotus-chan
Prologue
Quatre and Trowa ran down the immaculately decorated halls of the Palace of Vistaria in a near panicked rush as cannons and battering rams tore at the castle gates. Passing window after window Trowa couldn't help but look outside at the armies of his kingdom's mortal enemies as they set fire to the city and nearly climbed over the gates in their haste to get into the front courtyard.
He knew that once they were inside, no one would be spared. King Barton was not the kind of man who would allow for any acts of mercy, especially when it came to the Vistarian Queen and her child. The thought only made him run faster as he ran to keep up with Quatre who, knowing the castle better, was leading the way.
Lost in thought, Trowa did not notice Quatre had stopped abruptly, in front of a window. As he was about to pass him, Quatre screamed "No!" and grabbed him. A flaming arrow broke through the window and flew inches in front of his nose, zooming past and hitting a painting on the opposite wall. Quatre's pull on him, caused him to lose his balance and he fell backwards on top of him.
Quatre winced as the shoulder guards of Trowa's armor dug into his arm. Trowa rolled off him immediately. "Are you ok?" he asked.
Disclaimer: Gundam Wing and all it's characters don't belong to me. This fanfic was made for entertainment purposes only. No profit was made.
Author's Note: Story inspiration was taken from the Anime El Hazard, the American animated series The Pirates Of Dark Water, and the Wheel Of Time book series. If you're familiar with any of these you'll notice the great influence they've had in this fanfic. If you're not then, ::shrugs:: you don't need to be to understand. Just incase though, I've put a mini Glossary at the bottom of this fic in case some things are difficult to understand.
Story Blurb: Duo is an Ecomancer with a prophesized destiny that will change the entire continent of Asia Major and it's Five Kingdoms. But while that means prosperity for some kingdoms, it means complete ruin for another and its King will do whatever it takes to keep Duo's prophecy from being fulfilled. In a world that half accepts/half hates his power and with assassins at his back, Duo will be lucky to survive let alone fulfill his destiny.
~ Third Revision
Prophecy
by: Lotus-chan
Prologue
Quatre and Trowa ran down the immaculately decorated halls of the Palace of Vistaria in a near panicked rush as cannons and battering rams tore at the castle gates. Passing window after window Trowa couldn't help but look outside at the armies of his kingdom's mortal enemies as they set fire to the city and nearly climbed over the gates in their haste to get into the front courtyard.
He knew that once they were inside, no one would be spared. King Barton was not the kind of man who would allow for any acts of mercy, especially when it came to the Vistarian Queen and her child. The thought only made him run faster as he ran to keep up with Quatre who, knowing the castle better, was leading the way.
Lost in thought, Trowa did not notice Quatre had stopped abruptly, in front of a window. As he was about to pass him, Quatre screamed "No!" and grabbed him. A flaming arrow broke through the window and flew inches in front of his nose, zooming past and hitting a painting on the opposite wall. Quatre's pull on him, caused him to lose his balance and he fell backwards on top of him.
Quatre winced as the shoulder guards of Trowa's armor dug into his arm. Trowa rolled off him immediately. "Are you ok?" he asked.
Quatre smiled, "I was gonna ask you the same." Not without some relief.
Trowa looked at the flaming painting then back to Quatre, nodding. He stood up and extended a hand to his lover, "Let's hurry. We need to find the Queen." Quatre's smile faded when he nodded back and took Trowa's hand. Getting up, he hesitated in front of the window then shook his head and ran past. Trowa followed.
Up a long staircase into the central tower, they reached a large set of locked double doors. Nailed to the doors was a sign in Vistarian script that read `Quarantine'. Undaunted, Trowa stepped in front of his companion, unsheathing the sword at his belt. "You're sure she's in here?" he asked without looking back.
Up a long staircase into the central tower, they reached a large set of locked double doors. Nailed to the doors was a sign in Vistarian script that read `Quarantine'. Undaunted, Trowa stepped in front of his companion, unsheathing the sword at his belt. "You're sure she's in here?" he asked without looking back.
Quatre nodded and when he realized Trowa couldn't see said, "Yes, I can feel her." Trowa didn't need any more confirmation. He lifted his sword and in one precise slice the locks fell away. Re-sheathing his weapon, Trowa pushed open one of the massive doors. A woman's scream echoed from within and Trowa left the door half opened to rush inside, hand at the hilt.
The room was beautifully decorated. Silk curtains hung from the four-post bed that could've comfortably contained five people side by side. A desk and dresser covered one wall and a rosewood wardrobe stood next to the bed. To the other side of the room were an additional wardrobe, bed and full length gold-rimmed mirror. On the bed was a cradle and near the head of the bed, curled up into a ball on the floor was the Queen.
"My Queen!" Quatre exclaimed, running towards her.
The room was beautifully decorated. Silk curtains hung from the four-post bed that could've comfortably contained five people side by side. A desk and dresser covered one wall and a rosewood wardrobe stood next to the bed. To the other side of the room were an additional wardrobe, bed and full length gold-rimmed mirror. On the bed was a cradle and near the head of the bed, curled up into a ball on the floor was the Queen.
"My Queen!" Quatre exclaimed, running towards her.
"No! Stop! Please, don't hurt my baby! Please! I beg you!" she cried between sobs.
Quatre stopped, "My lady, look at us. We're not here to harm you or the Prince. We've come to help you."
Slowly, the Queen raised her head. Taking in the two of them, relief flooded her features. "My knights, I thought you had gone to Belvai to see the Oracle."
Trowa stepped forward then, "We had. When we heard word of the attack we came rushing back to aid you." His gaze lowered briefly, "we should have never left you and the child." Quatre's gaze also lowered at those words. It was a failure on their part. Ever since they had been cursed, they had sworn to protect Queen after Queen until the prophecy that would predict this kingdoms fall and rebirth was fulfilled.
The Queen shook her head, as if reading their thoughts. "Now I ask you to look at *me*, my knights. Look at my face." They both did as she asked. The Queen's face was pale and sweaty. Her long brown hair seemed oddly thin and in disarray. Even her violet-blue eyes seemed to have lost the spark of life. That's when it dawned on them. Why she wasn't using her Ecomantic powers to defend her kingdom, tucked away alone in a tower, the `quarantine' sign on the door...
"You have the plague..." Quatre said, horrified.
Trowa stepped forward then, "We had. When we heard word of the attack we came rushing back to aid you." His gaze lowered briefly, "we should have never left you and the child." Quatre's gaze also lowered at those words. It was a failure on their part. Ever since they had been cursed, they had sworn to protect Queen after Queen until the prophecy that would predict this kingdoms fall and rebirth was fulfilled.
The Queen shook her head, as if reading their thoughts. "Now I ask you to look at *me*, my knights. Look at my face." They both did as she asked. The Queen's face was pale and sweaty. Her long brown hair seemed oddly thin and in disarray. Even her violet-blue eyes seemed to have lost the spark of life. That's when it dawned on them. Why she wasn't using her Ecomantic powers to defend her kingdom, tucked away alone in a tower, the `quarantine' sign on the door...
"You have the plague..." Quatre said, horrified.
The Queen nodded solemnly, "Even if you had been here to protect me it would not have made a difference. I will die within a few hours. I can feel it in my bones. Not by any power but as a human being." She looked up at Quatre then, "is that not right?" He looked surprised by the question but Quatre didn't have to search his power long to know it was true. He could *feel* death on her. His expression was sympathetic when he nodded.
The Queen looked down into her arms, seemingly unperturbed by the confirmation of her impending death. The baby she cradled within them slept peacefully despite all the commotion and she smiled with motherly pride at her newborn son. This was the first male in the royal line for ten generations. The Queen picked herself up, if a bit unsteadily, and Quatre rushed to help her to her feet.
He looked down at the child. "We can save him, your Highness. Our fate's are bound together and we want to help him achieve his destiny. Perhaps when the kingdom is reborn we will even have an answer to our own curse..." The Queen nodded but suddenly seemed worried. Quatre noticed, "What is it, My Lady?" he asked.
The Queen looked down into her arms, seemingly unperturbed by the confirmation of her impending death. The baby she cradled within them slept peacefully despite all the commotion and she smiled with motherly pride at her newborn son. This was the first male in the royal line for ten generations. The Queen picked herself up, if a bit unsteadily, and Quatre rushed to help her to her feet.
He looked down at the child. "We can save him, your Highness. Our fate's are bound together and we want to help him achieve his destiny. Perhaps when the kingdom is reborn we will even have an answer to our own curse..." The Queen nodded but suddenly seemed worried. Quatre noticed, "What is it, My Lady?" he asked.
"The Prince has her power. She's worried about him leaving his home to travel without a bonded." Quatre looked back at Trowa who was approaching.
The Queen seemed surprised, "Yes. How did you know?"
The Queen seemed surprised, "Yes. How did you know?"
Trowa looked down at the baby. He yawned cutely and blinked large violet-blue eyes at Trowa as he woke. It drew a small smile from him, "It was easy to guess. The prophecy says he will have great power so there is no need to worry that he might catch the plague from you. Not if he's a Healer. And it is only natural for an Ecomancer to have a bonded if he is to travel beyond his home. With so many people who despise Ecomancers, it would be much too dangerous otherwise."
Trowa looked at Quatre then, "Psychics are always preferable. Safest."
Trowa looked at Quatre then, "Psychics are always preferable. Safest."
Quatre looked at him curiously then blinked and nodded, seeing where Trowa was going with this. "As a Celestial and his new guardian it's only right." he replied.
The Queens eye's widened when comprehension dawned on her, "No! You can't. You're an immortal!"
He frowned patiently at her, "There is no one else we can trust to do this. He will be safer if he is bonded to me. You do want your son to live don't you?" Quatre knew he was being unfair but they were running out of time and bonding with the Prince would ultimately help them to protect him all the more.
The Queen opened her mouth to protest but at the last, she closed it. Quatre removed his armor with the exception of his shoulder guards and quite reluctantly, the Queen allowed him to take the baby from her arms. The baby blinked at Quatre and giggled, reaching small chubby hands up to him as he cradled him against his chest. Quatre smiled and mused that taking care of a baby might not be so bad.
Backing away and closing his eyes, Quatre concentrated his energy on the child in his arms. He could feel the connection between himself and the Spirit of Outerspace, the source of all psychic power, stretch and widen, filling him with it's essence. Outwardly, he began to glow in a blue-greenish light as he searched for the connection to the Spirit of the Earth, the source of all Ecomanctic power. The baby in his arms fell completely silent, staring at him in wonder for moments before his eyes fell closed as well and he began to glow in the same light.
Their power spilled over one another searching for the right connection. A bright flash of light enveloped them as the two great spirits of Earth and Outerspace touched and the connection between two souls was sealed. When the light faded, Quatre opened dazed eyes that flashed violet-blue for brief moments before returning to their original color. The baby curled up against his chest was sound asleep, exhausted.
He looked up to find the Queen staring in amazement although Trowa was not visibly surprised by the display. He grinned sheepishly, "I guess I forgot to mention what it would be like."
The Queen opened her mouth to protest but at the last, she closed it. Quatre removed his armor with the exception of his shoulder guards and quite reluctantly, the Queen allowed him to take the baby from her arms. The baby blinked at Quatre and giggled, reaching small chubby hands up to him as he cradled him against his chest. Quatre smiled and mused that taking care of a baby might not be so bad.
Backing away and closing his eyes, Quatre concentrated his energy on the child in his arms. He could feel the connection between himself and the Spirit of Outerspace, the source of all psychic power, stretch and widen, filling him with it's essence. Outwardly, he began to glow in a blue-greenish light as he searched for the connection to the Spirit of the Earth, the source of all Ecomanctic power. The baby in his arms fell completely silent, staring at him in wonder for moments before his eyes fell closed as well and he began to glow in the same light.
Their power spilled over one another searching for the right connection. A bright flash of light enveloped them as the two great spirits of Earth and Outerspace touched and the connection between two souls was sealed. When the light faded, Quatre opened dazed eyes that flashed violet-blue for brief moments before returning to their original color. The baby curled up against his chest was sound asleep, exhausted.
He looked up to find the Queen staring in amazement although Trowa was not visibly surprised by the display. He grinned sheepishly, "I guess I forgot to mention what it would be like."
Trowa shook his head dismissing it. "Now that it's done we should go." He turned back to the Queen but she raised her hand before he could say it.
"I will only be a hindrance to you. I will die no matter what your efforts and I refuse to be the one that slows you down." She looked almost longingly at her son but didn't dare move to touch him. Not because she was afraid her illness would affect him but because she knew that the moment she tried to move, her legs would fail her and she would collapse. She was using her last reserves just to stand and speak to her knights with some semblance of regal dignity.
Quatre seemed to sense what she was feeling and stepped a little closer. The Queen smiled gratefully and bent down to kiss her infant son on his forehead. "Take good care of my child, Sir Winner, Sir Barton. Not just for the prophecy but for me as well."
Trowa nodded, "I swear to protect the Prince with my life, your Majesty."
Quatre smiled down at the baby when he said, "as do I."
The Queen gave them a shaky smile, "Then go now. I want you to take him to the Oracle. She will give you all a place to stay until he is at an appropriate age for travel. After which, you should not stay in one place too long." Trowa hesitated but finally bowed respectfully and forced himself to walk back to the door without his monarch.
Quatre bowed slightly, the baby shifting in his arms, and began to walk away. At the door he stopped suddenly and turned, "Um, My Lady? What's the Prince's name?" he asked.
Quatre bowed slightly, the baby shifting in his arms, and began to walk away. At the door he stopped suddenly and turned, "Um, My Lady? What's the Prince's name?" he asked.
"Oh, I didn't tell you did I?" She looked at her baby one last time, "He was actually our second child. Our first didn't survive beyond her birth and the King and I had agreed that I would name our first, and he our second."
She frowned, "He has a complete lack of originality," but she sighed and smiled despite herself. "His name is Duo."
She frowned, "He has a complete lack of originality," but she sighed and smiled despite herself. "His name is Duo."
Quatre smiled and gazed back down at the sleeping child as it clutched his shirt in it's tiny fist. “Duo…” he said affectionately.
"Go on now, before it becomes too difficult to leave." She said urgently. Quatre nodded and with a final bow he stepped outside and allowed Trowa to pull the door closed.
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`The Prophecy'
As predicted by the Oracle of Belvai.
"I was called to the Vistarian court today. The King had finally married and given his country a Queen but it was not a choice many accepted. The woman was a peasant, not of noble birth, and there were those who felt disappointed after waiting so long for a Queen that would secure the royal families future with an heir. They felt her intrusion would sully and weaken royal blood; it did not help that she was an Ecomancer and the first of her kind in the continent of Asia Major to hold such a position in centuries.
My job on this momentous day was simple. The King had called me to court for a prediction. I was to present the masses with a positive prediction of the future in order to calm their spirits and their anger. If the people of his kingdom felt secure that their future was in good hands, all would be well again. Of course, the King took a great risk. A secure future was never a guarantee and to know this ahead of time might be disastrous.
Personally, my greatest concern was to do as I was asked: simply tell the truth, but I soon realized it would not be that simple this time. When I arrived in court, all I needed was a glance at the new Queen and more than an everyday prediction spilled from my lips. I gave them a prophecy.
The Kingdom of Vistaria was destined for ten generations of peace and prosperity. With the introduction of the new Queen the royal blood would strengthen, not weaken. The Queen's line would be strong and true throughout these ten generations. All of her children and her children's children would inherit her abilities as Ecomancer and throughout the generations her power would grow stronger and stronger within each passing descendant. All her children and her children's children would be female, creating a long line of powerful ruling Queens.
Throughout this time, the empire would grow and alliances with the surrounding kingdoms would also strengthen. However, one kingdom would remain unreachable on a friendly level. This kingdom would soon grow unspeakably jealous of Vistaria's prosperity and good fortune. After ten generations of well-being, the peace would shatter like so much glass. The enemy kingdom is destined to attack at the moment of utmost distraction, catching the Empire of Vistaria off guard. This time of distraction, is to be represented by the birth of a Prince.
The birth of the first Prince in centuries is to signal the fall of the empire to it's enemies, but this is not the end of the kingdom. Two guardians sent by eternity will save the Prince from death at the fall of his country. Under their protection, the prince will grow in years and in Ecomantic power until the age of sixteen. At this young age he will become aware of his destiny and using his power, he is fated to reclaim the throne. His enemy kingdom will fall to it's knees before him and he will have his vengeance. Together with his true bonded and his allies he is destined to make Vistaria greater than it ever was before or ever will be.
This is the destiny of the empire as told to me by the Spirit of Outerspace, but it is only one of many paths that may be taken. It is meant to ultimately lead to the finest empire Asia Major has ever seen but there will be perils along the way. Though should these perils and dangers prove too great, the Prince and all who side with him will surely die."
--- Writings of the Oracle of Belvai
Lady Silvia Noventa
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`The Prophecy'
As predicted by the Oracle of Belvai.
"I was called to the Vistarian court today. The King had finally married and given his country a Queen but it was not a choice many accepted. The woman was a peasant, not of noble birth, and there were those who felt disappointed after waiting so long for a Queen that would secure the royal families future with an heir. They felt her intrusion would sully and weaken royal blood; it did not help that she was an Ecomancer and the first of her kind in the continent of Asia Major to hold such a position in centuries.
My job on this momentous day was simple. The King had called me to court for a prediction. I was to present the masses with a positive prediction of the future in order to calm their spirits and their anger. If the people of his kingdom felt secure that their future was in good hands, all would be well again. Of course, the King took a great risk. A secure future was never a guarantee and to know this ahead of time might be disastrous.
Personally, my greatest concern was to do as I was asked: simply tell the truth, but I soon realized it would not be that simple this time. When I arrived in court, all I needed was a glance at the new Queen and more than an everyday prediction spilled from my lips. I gave them a prophecy.
The Kingdom of Vistaria was destined for ten generations of peace and prosperity. With the introduction of the new Queen the royal blood would strengthen, not weaken. The Queen's line would be strong and true throughout these ten generations. All of her children and her children's children would inherit her abilities as Ecomancer and throughout the generations her power would grow stronger and stronger within each passing descendant. All her children and her children's children would be female, creating a long line of powerful ruling Queens.
Throughout this time, the empire would grow and alliances with the surrounding kingdoms would also strengthen. However, one kingdom would remain unreachable on a friendly level. This kingdom would soon grow unspeakably jealous of Vistaria's prosperity and good fortune. After ten generations of well-being, the peace would shatter like so much glass. The enemy kingdom is destined to attack at the moment of utmost distraction, catching the Empire of Vistaria off guard. This time of distraction, is to be represented by the birth of a Prince.
The birth of the first Prince in centuries is to signal the fall of the empire to it's enemies, but this is not the end of the kingdom. Two guardians sent by eternity will save the Prince from death at the fall of his country. Under their protection, the prince will grow in years and in Ecomantic power until the age of sixteen. At this young age he will become aware of his destiny and using his power, he is fated to reclaim the throne. His enemy kingdom will fall to it's knees before him and he will have his vengeance. Together with his true bonded and his allies he is destined to make Vistaria greater than it ever was before or ever will be.
This is the destiny of the empire as told to me by the Spirit of Outerspace, but it is only one of many paths that may be taken. It is meant to ultimately lead to the finest empire Asia Major has ever seen but there will be perils along the way. Though should these perils and dangers prove too great, the Prince and all who side with him will surely die."
--- Writings of the Oracle of Belvai
Lady Silvia Noventa
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(Not in ABC order)
Glossary:
1. Bonded/ or Bonds: Bonds are links of power created between an Ecomancer and a Celestial for there own protection. The clairvoyance of a Celestial and the power of an Ecomancer serve to help each other. These bonds create semi-weak telepathic links between the two bonded. Presumably, these bonds can only be done between two people. They are life long. There is no known way to undo them.
2. The Gifted: Made up of psychics, telepaths, seer's, telekinetic's and ecomancers, they are any man or woman who can speak to/use the power of the Three Great Spirits. The Gifted come in a great variety but ecomancers are rare and for reasons not understood, are mainly female. A gifted who can wield the power of the Spirit of the Earth cannot wield that of the Spirit of Outerspace and vise versa.
3. The Celestials: Psychics, telepaths, telekinetic and seers. They are those among the Gifted who can touch the Spirit of Outerspace and use it's power. Their symbol is the Star.
4. Ecomancers: Any man or woman who can touch the Spirit of the Earth and wield it's elemental powers, either just one or all four. If an Ecomancer can wield all four basic elemental powers he/she is granted the Healer's Touch. The Symbol of an Ecomancer is a half turned rose leaf. Healer's are recognized by their white gold arm guards.
5. Elemental Powers: Governed by the Spirit of the Earth: Earth, Wind, Water and Fire.
6. Healer's Touch: Power gifted to an Ecomancer who can control all four elemental powers. Considered to be advanced form ecomancy, this is the ability to heal illness or injury by using one's own life energy, or `chi'. Healer's are recognized by their white gold arm guards.
7. Three Great Spirits: The three spirits who have control over the world: the Spirit of the Earth, the Spirit of Outerspace and the Human Spirit. The first two are the Spirit Creators of the gifted. They are life givers and spirits that help bring peace and fertility to the world. The last is the dormant Spirit Creator of the non-gifted.
8. Two Great Spirits: Only referring to the Spirit of the Earth and the Spirit of Outerspace.
9. Oracle: Title given to the oldest and most powerful seer. Unlike the other Gifted, the power of seer can be transferred from one person to another if old enough. This is how a new Oracle is generally appointed. With the position of Oracle comes immortality. The Oracle cannot die until she/he passes on the old power.
10. Seers: One of the four major forms of the Celestials power, (aside from the Psychics, Telepaths and Telekinetics). It is the power to see into the future spontaneously or via an object. The power comes to the seer at random and theoretically cannot be controlled, not even by the Oracle.
11. The Burning Leaf: A hate group with a near religious dedication to the eradication of all Ecomancers. Regarded as radicals, it is their belief that Ecomancers are actually followers of the Evil One in disguise. According to their beliefs, Ecomancers are rapists of the Spirit of the Earth who tap into it's power through the Evil Spirit and in turn weaken it. They believe that Ecomantic Healers are the most powerful followers of the Evil One who will rob a person of their soul while pretending to heal them. Their hatred toward Ecomancers runs deep enough to lead to acts of severe violence and/or murder. Followers of the Burning Leaf dislike of the Celestials almost as much because they will protect and support Ecomancers. Few Ecomancers will travel without the protection of a Celestial with them. The symbol for this cult is the burning rose leaf for obvious reasons.
12. Five Kingdoms: Sank, Vistaria, Roma, Nishi and Higashi. (Nishi actually meaning west and Higashi actually meaning east).
13. Asia Major: Largest continent where all life began. Ruled by the Five Kingdoms.
14. Asia Minor: Smallest of the two continents. Colonized on the east coast almost completely by the Roma Empire.
15. Council of Elders: Made up of the only six known Healers in existence and the six most powerful Celestials, this group of twelve elders is the high council that rules over all Gifted in every country. They set the laws that both protect and keep the Gifted in check. Working together with the rulers of each of the five kingdoms, they are responsible for looking after all matters concerned with the Gifted. The Council of Elders authority is second only to the Oracle who is also a member. The council resides in Torelle, the capitol of Eco Vera.
16. Shinigami: AKA the Evil One. A loner Spirit who rules over the nether world and the dead. He is a separate, lesser entity outside the control of the Three Great Spirits. Although many people believe that he is the embodiment of all evil and the bringer of death, destruction and chaos, Shinigami is a neutral spirit that does as he wishes and answers to none of the other Three Spirits.
17. True Bonded (Legend): Although any Celestial can bond with any Ecomancer, each time one gifted is born there is one other gifted out there that they are destined to bond with. Two people achieving all the powers a gifted can, the four elementals or the four psychic-related powers, and bonding together can give them a status/power alike to that of a demi-god.
Place Names:
1. Vistaria: Empire from which Duo comes from. Fell to Sank 16 years earlier. (Except in prologue).
2. Sank: Enemy kingdom of Vistaria ruled by King Barton.
3. Torelle: Capital city of Eco Vera.
4. Eco Vera: Neutral no mans land between Sank and Vistaria. An enchanted sacred ground where Priests, Ecomancers and all other Gifted come once a year to seek peace and unity with the two great spirits. Place where all Gifted power is enhanced.
5. Draconian Desert: Desolate no mans land north of Eco Vera in which contact with the two great spirits is completely cut off.
6. Belvai: City just south of Eco Vera within the Roma Empire. It is where the Oracle lives.
7. Roma: Country south of Sank ruled by Emperor Khushrenada.
8. Oz: Capitol city of the Roma Empire.
(Not in ABC order)
Glossary:
1. Bonded/ or Bonds: Bonds are links of power created between an Ecomancer and a Celestial for there own protection. The clairvoyance of a Celestial and the power of an Ecomancer serve to help each other. These bonds create semi-weak telepathic links between the two bonded. Presumably, these bonds can only be done between two people. They are life long. There is no known way to undo them.
2. The Gifted: Made up of psychics, telepaths, seer's, telekinetic's and ecomancers, they are any man or woman who can speak to/use the power of the Three Great Spirits. The Gifted come in a great variety but ecomancers are rare and for reasons not understood, are mainly female. A gifted who can wield the power of the Spirit of the Earth cannot wield that of the Spirit of Outerspace and vise versa.
3. The Celestials: Psychics, telepaths, telekinetic and seers. They are those among the Gifted who can touch the Spirit of Outerspace and use it's power. Their symbol is the Star.
4. Ecomancers: Any man or woman who can touch the Spirit of the Earth and wield it's elemental powers, either just one or all four. If an Ecomancer can wield all four basic elemental powers he/she is granted the Healer's Touch. The Symbol of an Ecomancer is a half turned rose leaf. Healer's are recognized by their white gold arm guards.
5. Elemental Powers: Governed by the Spirit of the Earth: Earth, Wind, Water and Fire.
6. Healer's Touch: Power gifted to an Ecomancer who can control all four elemental powers. Considered to be advanced form ecomancy, this is the ability to heal illness or injury by using one's own life energy, or `chi'. Healer's are recognized by their white gold arm guards.
7. Three Great Spirits: The three spirits who have control over the world: the Spirit of the Earth, the Spirit of Outerspace and the Human Spirit. The first two are the Spirit Creators of the gifted. They are life givers and spirits that help bring peace and fertility to the world. The last is the dormant Spirit Creator of the non-gifted.
8. Two Great Spirits: Only referring to the Spirit of the Earth and the Spirit of Outerspace.
9. Oracle: Title given to the oldest and most powerful seer. Unlike the other Gifted, the power of seer can be transferred from one person to another if old enough. This is how a new Oracle is generally appointed. With the position of Oracle comes immortality. The Oracle cannot die until she/he passes on the old power.
10. Seers: One of the four major forms of the Celestials power, (aside from the Psychics, Telepaths and Telekinetics). It is the power to see into the future spontaneously or via an object. The power comes to the seer at random and theoretically cannot be controlled, not even by the Oracle.
11. The Burning Leaf: A hate group with a near religious dedication to the eradication of all Ecomancers. Regarded as radicals, it is their belief that Ecomancers are actually followers of the Evil One in disguise. According to their beliefs, Ecomancers are rapists of the Spirit of the Earth who tap into it's power through the Evil Spirit and in turn weaken it. They believe that Ecomantic Healers are the most powerful followers of the Evil One who will rob a person of their soul while pretending to heal them. Their hatred toward Ecomancers runs deep enough to lead to acts of severe violence and/or murder. Followers of the Burning Leaf dislike of the Celestials almost as much because they will protect and support Ecomancers. Few Ecomancers will travel without the protection of a Celestial with them. The symbol for this cult is the burning rose leaf for obvious reasons.
12. Five Kingdoms: Sank, Vistaria, Roma, Nishi and Higashi. (Nishi actually meaning west and Higashi actually meaning east).
13. Asia Major: Largest continent where all life began. Ruled by the Five Kingdoms.
14. Asia Minor: Smallest of the two continents. Colonized on the east coast almost completely by the Roma Empire.
15. Council of Elders: Made up of the only six known Healers in existence and the six most powerful Celestials, this group of twelve elders is the high council that rules over all Gifted in every country. They set the laws that both protect and keep the Gifted in check. Working together with the rulers of each of the five kingdoms, they are responsible for looking after all matters concerned with the Gifted. The Council of Elders authority is second only to the Oracle who is also a member. The council resides in Torelle, the capitol of Eco Vera.
16. Shinigami: AKA the Evil One. A loner Spirit who rules over the nether world and the dead. He is a separate, lesser entity outside the control of the Three Great Spirits. Although many people believe that he is the embodiment of all evil and the bringer of death, destruction and chaos, Shinigami is a neutral spirit that does as he wishes and answers to none of the other Three Spirits.
17. True Bonded (Legend): Although any Celestial can bond with any Ecomancer, each time one gifted is born there is one other gifted out there that they are destined to bond with. Two people achieving all the powers a gifted can, the four elementals or the four psychic-related powers, and bonding together can give them a status/power alike to that of a demi-god.
Place Names:
1. Vistaria: Empire from which Duo comes from. Fell to Sank 16 years earlier. (Except in prologue).
2. Sank: Enemy kingdom of Vistaria ruled by King Barton.
3. Torelle: Capital city of Eco Vera.
4. Eco Vera: Neutral no mans land between Sank and Vistaria. An enchanted sacred ground where Priests, Ecomancers and all other Gifted come once a year to seek peace and unity with the two great spirits. Place where all Gifted power is enhanced.
5. Draconian Desert: Desolate no mans land north of Eco Vera in which contact with the two great spirits is completely cut off.
6. Belvai: City just south of Eco Vera within the Roma Empire. It is where the Oracle lives.
7. Roma: Country south of Sank ruled by Emperor Khushrenada.
8. Oz: Capitol city of the Roma Empire.