Armageddon: The Odyssey Of The Guardians (1) THE ODYSSEY OF THE GUARDIANS III ARMAGEDDON WRITTEN BY: WILLIE TRAVIS JR [email protected] PH-(225) 355-4799 WORK PH-(225)924-2571 FADE IN: EXT-CLOUDS-DAY Erubus is mounted on a great black Dragon,riding amidst the clouds!Surrounded by hordes of winged Demons! Suddenly the Great Black Dragon,begins to descend!The Dragon sets down,on the Desert Floor! EXT-DESERT-ARABUL-DAY The winged Demonlord,Erubus dismounts.He outstretches his great clawed hand,over the Desert sands!The Sands begins to rise!Suddenly huge black spires,thrust out of the sand!Rising into the Air!As the great,Ominous black spires,continue rising,soon they are,revealed to belong,to a Gigantic Black Fortress! The Great black Fortress,rises out of the Desert!Casting a great shadow,over the Desert Floor!As Hordes of the Demon lords winged Minions,circle above it! Flying about it's great spires,like Carrion Fowls!After the Great Black Fortress,is finished "Growing",Erubus,the Demon Lord,proceeds up it's massive black ramp.Leading into the Fortress! INT-THRONEROOM-FORTRESS OF DARKNESS-DAY The Demonlord stands over a Viewpool.Made of the same, black material as the Fortress.He waves his great clawed hand,over the pool.Suddenly images of the realms,of DARK FOREST,VOTHINIA,and the frozen sea,of VALORATH, appear within the Pool's Surface!Erubus speaks into the Pool,with a voice fit for a god! ERUBUS SERVANTS OF DARKNESS,CREATURES OF LOATHE,COME.COME TO THOU!HEED YOUR SOVEREIGN'S CALL.THE TIME OF THE GREAT BATTLE,IS UPON US! INT-CATACOMBS-DARKFOREST-HALDORATH Beneath the hanging Stalactite,of their Catacombs,the wet-pointed nose-pointed eared-bow-legged,green Goblins, stand gawking at Erubus transparent Horned Face!As it levitates above them,while speaking! INT-FROZEN SEA-VALORATH-DAY Great frozen,Collossal Monuments,stand upon the Ice covered Sea!All of them clad in armor,and armed with great Axes,and Maces!As Erubus transparent horned Head,is seen above the group,of titanic statues! ERUBUS AWAKE MY CHILDREN!THE END TIME IS UPON US!YOUR DAYS OF SLUMBER,ARE NOW AT END.THE TIME TO FEAST,UPON THE FLESH OF THE RIGHTEOUS,HAS COME,AT LONG LAST!COME TO ME.JOIN ME! Suddenly,the Ice surrounding the great Statues begins, to crack and break apart!Now we realize,that the Statues are not statues,at all!But ICE GIANTS!Their great cries, reverberate across the frozen sea,as they burst out,of the remaining ice,covering their lower extremities! The largest of them,(who is the obvious leader)has a chestlong,white Beard,and armed,with a great BATTLE AXE!He begins to move off,across the Ice!The rest of the Titans,do Likewise!Following their leader! The same scenario,is being played out,all across the Various realms,of Elonia!In HALDORATH,high above in the Treetops,the Gnomes,watch from the safety,of their tree Bridges,as a long procession of Orcs,march out of Dark forest!Their Crude Boots,and Shoes trampling over the fallen,Colorful leaves of the Forestfloor!Carrying their crude Swords and Spears! In VOTHINIA:That what is left,of the Vothinians grand Army,marches out of Vothinia,upon Erubus behest!Teams of Horses pull Cannons across,the Hilly uneven Ground!Their great Hoofs,plowing up mud. And in : EXT-WASTELAND-DAGGORAH-DAY Sand swirls about,upon the Dry,Rocky,and Barren Wasteland, of Daggorah.As Thousands of Mysterious Dark Robed,figures slowly proceed across the Desert!Their facial features are virtually hidden,by the Hoods,of their leather traveling, cloaks!All that can be seen,are their glowing green eyes! All of them carry,long Swords,in their waist and back Scabbards! In the midst of them,huge Giants,whose arms are wrapped,in worn black leather Strappings,carry large wooden Platforms! (four Giants are on each side)of the Platforms,on which there are four to six seated,dark robed individuals!Their faces completely hidden,by their black silk scarves.More Giants,follow behind them.Armed with gigantic Warhammers! The mysterious robed,figures along with their Giants,slowly progress across,the barren landscape! EXT-STONE HUT-OGRE VILLAGE-VALORIA-NIGHT Godon sits in front,of a fireplace.Writing in a journal. He stops for a minute,to stare out the window,at the snowfall.He resumes writing. GODON(V.O.) (over writing) A lot of things have changed,in the last few days.There seems to be a change,in everyone.Especially in Aradeus. Since he has attained,the Sword of Light,he has become more withdrawn.more focused.I believe that somewhere, along the way,he will play a pivotal role,in the coming battle. Pause. GODON(V.O.) (resumes writing) As for myself,i am still Godon.But i must say,during my time of journeying,with my three fine companions, i have done much,and seen much.But most importantly, i have learned much.I have seen peoples,places,and things that i would never have imagined,back in Haldorath.But now..for the first time,in my life,i am afraid. GODON(V.O.) I have seen evil.And the things,that it's practitoners, are capable of.Now there is a war coming.One that will decide the fate,of everyone and everything.If i will ever see my home again..and those that i hold dear,i do not know.Will any of us,come back?It is not known. But in the case that i..or "we" do not return,i hope that somehow,somewhere,someone finds this journal.So that our deeds,rather sucessful,or a failure,may be remembered. Godon signs his name,and shuts his book. Fade to black. TITLE APPEARS: THE ODYSSEY OF THE GUARDIANS III ARMAGEDDON Fade in: EXT-PALACE-OLEDDON-MORNING Masons are busily,repairing the Battle ravaged Palace. While inside,there is a heated debate,raging between the rulers,of the Four realms!As Eon,the winged Ancient levitates above them.Sultan Hasheed,and Queen Taramis, are also present. KING LIGHTAXE If our four Kingdoms:Harraliah,Elvinia,Arboria,and Oleddon unite,we shall have a better chance of defeating,Erubus,and his legions! A bearded Man,wearing a crown,stands up. HUMAN KING Yes,but to lose,would mean our doom.If we are destroyed, along with our armies,it would leave our people, defenseless!Who would be left to guard,our borders?! The Rangers of Vallachia?! They are too few.I say your proposal,is too risky!To march upon Arabul,is preposterous i say! The Ruler of the Dwarves,stands up. DWARVE KING We just can't sit here,and do nothing,laddie!We must take the battle,to Erubus! The Elvinian King addressess,the Human King. ELVE KING Please,King Odono,tell us,of your proposal. KING ODONO Well,it is simple,King Amrod,and King Banehammer. We let Erubus hordes,come to us.Our Defense,shall become our Offense.And when we have,weakend his forces,than we attack!With our combined might,we will drive the Demonlord's,forces back! TORMELLON Your logic is flawed!What you propose is suicide!We have already beared the onslaught,of Erubus Demons, along with the Vothinians!And we barely escaped,with our lives!King Lightaxe assessment of this situation, is correct.We must unite!It is the only way. KING ODONO And this,coming from a Sorcerer.Tell me,Tormellon.. what would you know,of battle?You who would beleve, that four "Guardians" could stop the Demonlord,from being released!Tell me,Sorcerer,where are these "Guardians" now?! Everyone in the Throneroom,is quiet.King Odono continues. KING ODONO I will tell you,where they are!They're dead! Queen Taramis,seems to be injured by,the unsympathetic Kings words!He turns towards Eon: KING ODONO You! Ancient!Tell us your thoughts on this matter! EON This battle must be decided by Mortals.I cannot interfere,this time. King Lightaxe,rises from his Throne. KING LIGHTAXE I have made my decision.Oleddon shall march for Arabul. The other Monarchs concur! KING ODONO Fools! You will all be marching,to your dooms! KING BANEHAMMER Well,if that is,to be our fate,then so be it. EXT-TENT ENCAMPMENT-OUTSIDE THE WALLS OF OLEDDON-MORNING There is a hub of activity,outside the walls,of Oleddon. As the great armies,of the Dwarves,Elves,and Humans,are busy shouting orders.Taking down Tents,and preparing the horses,for traveling. EXT-ZARANIAN ENCAMPMENT- Zaranian Warrior Women,are busy,as well.Taking down their tents,and preparing for war. EXT-TENT-TENT ENCAMPMENT A Zaranian woman,walks towards a tent,which bears the winged,Goddess symbol,of Zarania,on its Entrance.She enters,the: TENT- Where she finds,Queen Taramis,having her armor placed, on by,Jasiah.A compact,but sturdy built,blonde,with piercing blue eyes. ZARANIAN WOMAN My Queen,everything is prepared.Your Horse,awaits. QUEEN TARAMIS You have done well. The Zaranian Woman Bows,and exits the Tent.Leaving Jasiah,and Queen Taramis alone. JASIAH You seem very distant,this morning,my Queen.Is everything well? QUEEN TARAMIS I believe Ilutar,becks for me,Jasiah.I feel that,this shall be,the last time,i stand before you. Jasiah stands silent.Her eyes troubled,by the queen's statement. JASIAH You,must'nt say such things,my lady.It is bad luck. QUEEN TARAMIS Do not find yourself,troubled Jasiah.I have lived,a full life.I am quite prepared.Ilutar has calmed,my spirit.I just wished,i could have laid eyes,on my Daughter,once more,before she called. The Queen slides,her Sword in her Scabbard.And strides towards,the Tent's exit. QUEEN TARAMIS Jasiah come.Pick up your feet! Jasiah straightens her posture,and joins her Queen,at the tent exit. QUEEN TARAMIS Come.Let's show this Demonlord,what Zaranians can do! A smile appears on Jasiah's face,as they both exit,the tent! EXT-HILLY COUNTRYSIDE-DAY King Odono,along with his surbordinates,sit mounted on their horses,atop a hillside,outside of Oleddon. Watching as the massive armies,of Oleddon,Elvinia, Arboria,and the Armies of Queen Taramis,and Sultan Hasheed's,proceed across the lush green hills.Heading for the conquered lands,of Arabul! EXT-MOUNT TARANTHALAS-VALORIA-DAY The Great Mountain:Taranthalas,great peak extends,into the heavens.Dominating the landscape.Towering over the Village,of Stonehuts below.As the Ogre citizens,go about their daily routines,in the snowfall! INT-STONE HUT-OGRE VILLAGE-DAY A bearded Aradeus sits,all alone in a small stone hut.The Fire in the Fireplace crackles,as he sets, staring into the fine Sword Blade.Aradeus P.O.V- By way of the Blade,he sees images,of great armies comprised of various races,all converging upon a Great,Towering,Black Fortress!Situated in the Desert. Suddenly Vajiic enters,and addressess him.Breaking his concentration. VAJIIC Aradeus,all of the Ogre Clans,have arrived.They await your,presence outside. Aradeus exits the Stone Hut,behind Vajiic.Only to see a large crowd,of Ogre Warriors,gathered around the Small,Stone Hut,In the Snowfall.Aradeus turns to Vajiic. ARADEUS There's not enough of them,Vajiic.I have seen the Armies of Erubus.I must go back,before the Emerald Throne.Empress Jadestar,must be made to see,the necessity of our cause. VAJIIC But they are ready,to march now!All that they require, is your word. ARADEUS They would be marching,to their dooms!We would be outnumbered.I must go.You must lead them,in my stead. Vajiic objects,as he follows Aradeus,back inside the: STONE HUT- Where Aradeus begins,slipping on his Chainmail,Sword, and Daggers! VAJIIC I do not believe,that this is the,best course of action. You should reconsider. EXT-OGRE VILLAGE-DAY Aradeus and Vajiic,exit the Hut,and proceed towards, their horses.Aradeus climbs onto his mount. ARADEUS Vajiic,i need you and Alonna,more than ever,right now. Lead them south,to Arabul.I shall rejoin you,before the great battle. Aradeus gallops off,across the snowcovered landscape! Leaving his companions,and the Ogre Village,behind! Alonna,and Godon,approach Vajiic. ALONNA Vajiic,where is Aradeus going? EXT-FORTRESS OF DARKNESS-ARABUL-DAY The mysterious dark robed figures,have arrived at Erubus Stronghold:the Fortress of Darkness.Their Slave Giants, lower their wooden platforms.Allowing the robed figures, to get off.Twelve,dark robed individuals,quickly proceed towards the Fortress Great Entrance. INT-THRONEROOM-FORTRESS OF DARKNESS-ARABUL-DAY The Great Winged Demonlord,sits on his Black Throne. Light filters in,through great Cathedral like windows, as the Twelve mysterious robed figures,stride into the Throneroom.Where they drop,to bended knee,before the seated Demonlord! One removes it's hood.Finally allowing us to see,what they are:And to our surprise,it's a beautiful female Elve!Black skinned,long flowing raven hair,and with a pair,of beautiful,glowing green eyes! ELVESS We pledge ourselves,to your cause,my Sovereign. Erubus smiles.His great white Canines,glint in the darkness. ERUBUS Welcome my children.Soon the three great celestials: Thiris,Torillus,and Primus,shall usher in my reign,over this World.And then together,we shall lead our Armies,against the realm of Asraelyn.Once i have taken the Throne of Light,my rule shall go,unchallenged.. forever. The Demonlord's great laugh,reverberates through,the Dark Throneroom,of the Fortress! EXT-SNOWCOVERED LANDSCAPE-NIGHT- Aradeus,on his mount,gallops across the snowcovered landscape.Beneath the light,of the three,beautiful great moons!Suddenly the Ranger,brings his horse,to a halt.As he scans the landscape. ARADEUS (scanning the horizon) Where is it? After scanning over the white,icy horizon,and finding nothing,he pulls the magnificent,Sword of Light,from it's Scabbard!The Sword illuminates the entire area, before him! ARADEUS Sword of Light,illuminate that,which i seek! Suddenly,the grand Emerald City,of THEOPIA,appears a distance away,over the snow covered landscape!Setting beneath the light,of the three,great Moons!A smile crossess,the bearded Ranger's face. ARADEUS There you are! He slides the Sword of Light,back into it's Scabbard, and gallops towards the,extraordinary city of Emerald! INT-THRONEROOM-THEOPIA-NIGHT Aradeus strides through the great Emerald Doors,of the throneroom!And proceeds,towards the Emerald Throne,on which Empress Jadestar,is seated.Two Guards,armed with lightning staves,stand guard on each side. Behind the Empress,the grand transparent,panoramic Emerald Windows,provide a breath taking view,of the surrounding,well lit skyline,of the Emerald city!The city's buildings,are carved into all sorts,of magnificent geometrical shapes!Towering into the air,at fantastic heights! EMPRESS JADESTAR You again?Why have you,come before me,this time human? ARADEUS I have come here,in an attempt,to have you join our cause.The Demonlord's forces are many.Ours are few. March south with us.Together we can defeat him. EMPRESS JADESTAR As i have stated before,Ranger:we shall have no part, in this affair.The problems of the outsiders,do not concern us. ARADEUS These walls of Emerald,will not protect you.You are not safe.Erubus will come for you,also.Alone,you are no match for the Demonlord! EMERALD JADESTAR Enough of this idle banter! The answer is no!Besides.. only he that weilds,the Sacred Sword,may lead us into Battle! Aradeus pulls the Sword of Light,from it's Scabbard! The Sword's blade,fills the entire room,with it's glorious radiance! ARADEUS Behold Empress Jadestar!The Sacred Sword of light! I have ascended,the steps of the Crystal Tears!And endured the icy winds,of Taranthalas!And Now i bear, the Sword of Light! Aradeus strides toward the Empress,while holding,the Gleaming Sword,out before him!The Guards attempt,to approach and subdue,the Ranger,but are stopped in their tracks,by the Swords Radiance! ARADEUS Gaze,into the Blade of Light,Empress!Behold what,the Demon lord,has planned for this World! The Empress Eye is locked,on the Sacred Blade!Her P.O.V- Images of destruction,on grand scales,flash before her eye! EMPRESS JADESTAR Enough!I have seen,enough! Aradeus returns the Sword of Light,to it's Scabbard! EMPRESS JADESTAR So much Destruction.So much Death.How could anyone,cause so much willful destruction? ARADEUS You have seen,what Erubus has in store,for this World. Now will you,join us? Will you fight,with us? The eyes of all those,present in the Throne room,are fixed upon Empress Jadestar!Awaiting her reply!The Empress rises from,her Throne. EMPRESS JADESTAR I give you my word,as Empress of Theopia,that you shall, have our full allegiance.Our Troops,shall prepare immeadiately! Aradeus smiles,and returns his Blade,to it's Scabbard. INT-EMERALD CORRIDOR-THEOPIA-NIGHT Aradeus is lead,down the well-lit corridor,by a tall, attractive Theopian Woman.She comes to a stop,before an Emerald Door.The Door slides up,revealing an Elegant Bedroom!She turns and addressess,Aradeus. THEOPIAN WOMAN Your Bed Chambers,my lord. Aradeus enters the Bed Chamber.Everything is made of Emerald.All except the Bed.The Ranger walks over,to the large Panoramic Window,and stares out at the, strange luminous bands of light,playing across the starfilled nightsky.Aradeus turns towards,the Theopian Woman and addressess her. ARADEUS What do you,call this phenomenom? THEOPIAN WOMAN You mean the Lights.We believe them,to be the,spirits of the Ancients.Traveling to Abboleth. ARADEUS Abboleth? THEOPIAN WOMAN My people believe,that is the place,where the life essence goes,after death.In our tongue,it means: Resting Place. ARADEUS I see. THEOPIAN Will that be all,sir? ARADEUS Yes.Thank you. The Theopian female bows,and exits the room.Leaving Aradeus staring,out the window. Later that night,Aradeus is lying in bed,asleep. Suddenly,he is awakened by,Disembodied Voices! Which are calling,his name!He gets out,of bed, and walks to the window.Staring at the Aurora Borealis!Where the Voices,seem to emanate. The Disembodied Voices,seem to draw,Aradeus to them. Like a Moth,to the Flame. Moments later: EXT-SNOWCOVERED STEPPE-NIGHT Aradeus,who is dressed,in Chainmail,and Leather Traveling Cloak,tears across the,Snow covered landscape,on his Horse!Galloping towards the Aurora Borealis,lights! After riding for some length,of time,he comes upon, a large: ANCIENT TEMPLE-VALLEY OF ICE-NIGHT He hastilly gallops,down the Valley of Ice!Towards the large Ancient Temple,which is partially covered with Ice!Setting beneath the light,of the three great Moons!Upon reaching,the Temple's grounds,he dismounts his horse,and proceeds inside. INT-HALLWAY-ANCIENT TEMPLE-NIGHT Aradeus draws his Sword,as he proceeds down,the Ancient Hallway.Which is lit,by glowing stones,which are embedded, within the Stonewalls,of the Ancient Hallway.He exits,the Hallway,and enters a : GREAT HALL- The Room is large,round,and made of great,stone blocks. There is a large Pedestal,in the center,of the room! Aradeus slowly proceeds,up the steps,to the top,of the Pedestal.Suddenly,great swirling Lights appear overhead! Aradeus P.O.V-As he stands,upon the Pedestal,he begins to make out,Winged shapes,within the lights! They're ANCIENTS!But somewhat different!They are more, transparent than,normal Ancients!Now he is surrounded, by twelve Spectral Ancients.Silently gazing at the Ranger,while levitating around him. ARADEUS Who are you? A spectral ancient,floats forward,and responds with an icy voice,that fills the entire room! 1st SPECTRAL ANCIENT We are the remnants,of our former selves.Millenia ago, we were,valiant Warriors,of Asraelyn.But we were slain, in the last great battle,with the Lord of Darkness.Our physical bodies,were destroyed.Our Essence remained here,in the mortal realm.We,the twelve of us,last of the Arubrim Cherubs,have been awaiting your coming.We are responsible for,summoning you here. ARADEUS But,why have you summoned me here? 2nd SPECTRAL ANCIENT You,are not yet ready. ARADEUS Ready? Ready for what? 1st SPECTRAL ANCIENT For the final battle.To face Erubus now,would mean your doom! ARADEUS I have attained,the Sacred Sword of Light.What more is needed? 1st ANCIENT You must join,with us.With our essence,instilled within your vessel,only then will you,have a chance of defeating,the Lord of Darkness.But beware,once we are one..the process is irreversible.After the Battle,is over,you cannot remain here,upon the mortal plane.We must move on.We must return to our home realm,of Asraelyn.Do you understand? Aradeus stands deciding.Afterward,he makes his decision: To join with the Spectral Ancients.The Twelve Ancients gather around,the Ranger of Vallachia! EXT-ANCIENT TEMPLE-VALLEY OF ICE-NIGHT Suddenly,a bright light,can be seen,exiting the Temple's entrance,and pouring outside,onto the snowcovered ground! EXT-OGRE VILLAGE-VALORIA-NIGHT The Elder Ogress:Sha'olath,and the other elderly Ogres,along with the Women and Children,stand in front,of their Stone Huts.Watching as the long line of Warrior Ogres,trail out of the Village. Some on foot,while some are mounted,on great wooly beast! The Ogres,slowly march pass,the Huts.Carrying their great Battle Axes.Following Vajiic El Hajiic, Alonna Zonn,and her Saddlemate,Godon,through the falling snow.Heading off for war! EXT-DESERT-ARABUL-NIGHT Suddenly,Tormellon appears in the Desert.The Wise old Sorcerer,slowly proceeds up,a great incline of sand. As he reaches the top,he beholds a massive BLACK FORTRESS,setting all alone,in the Desert!Casting a great shadow,over the land! Hordes,of great winged Demons,swarm about the towering Spires,of the great Black Fortress!While below,massive Armies of Orcs,Giants,and Vothinians,perform marching drills,on the Fortress grounds! Suddenly,a Winged Demon,catches sight of Tormellon, and accelerates towards him!Just as,the Demon's Razor Sharp Talons,are about to snatch up,the old Sorcerer, Tormellon teleports away! EXT-TENTCAMP-COUNTRYSIDE-NIGHT Tormellon reappears in a large Tentcamp!Populated by thousands of,Alliance Soldiers!Walking to and fro, conversing with each other.Tormellon hastily proceeds through,the conversing Soldiers! INT-TENT-TENTCAMP-NIGHT We find King Lightaxe,seated at his desk.Writing in a parchment.Suddenly Tormellon,enters his tent.The King turns,and addressess Tormellon. KING LIGHTAXE What are we up against,old friend? TORMELLON Things look grim.Even with the forces,of the four Realms combined,we are still outnumbered. KING LIGHTAXE I see.Grim news indeed. TORMELLON But,the most disturbing thing,was what i felt,around his Fortress.There was a strange,energy surrounding it. Emanating from the very core,of the World!I do believe, Erubus has something,very dark and destructive,in mind! I must determine what. Tormellon walks over,to the tent's entrance.Staring out,at the Star filled,night sky. TORMELLON I must see,to something.I shall return by Morning. With that,Tormellon teleports,out of the Tent! INT-STUDY-IVORY TOWER-OLEDDON-NIGHT Tormellon appears in,his dark study.He lights the wall torches,with a wave of his hand.Afterward he begins,scanning over the Tomes,on the Bookshelves, aligning the walls!Suddenly his finger,comes to rest,on an old large,dusty Tome! He pulls the large Ancient Tome,out from among the other Books!The Tome,hits the desk,with a thud.He hastily flips through,the Book's pages.Suddenly,he comes to a page,depicting a six pointed star. Tormellon begins to read,intently. EXT-TENTCAMPS-COUNTRYSIDE-MORNING The Soldiers of the Alliance:Dwarves,Elves,and Humans, are busily practicing,attack and marching drills,as the Lords of the Four Realms,including Queen Taramis, and Sultan Hasheed,are gathered around Tormellon. Who is bent,over a table,laden with Ancient Tomes, and maps.They listen intently,as the old Sorcerer expounds.While pointing,to a diagram,in the open Tome,on the table,before him. TORMELLON Erubus Fortress,is built on this design:The Stygian Star design.It is a natural conduit. Angle on the Tome. TORMELLON It explains,the great amount of energy,i sensed surrounding,his stronghold!Long ago,practitioners of the dark arts,discovered that this design,was an efficient design,for harnessing large amounts,of natural energy!But the downside is..that is also, a self destructive one. His small audience,listens intently,as he speaks TORMELLON Upon the Energy's release,the conduit that harnessed it,is destroyed in the process.And anything,in a nearby proximity,is also destroyed.And with a conduit, as large as this one,along with the Great eclipse,that shall be upon us in a day...it could, bring about the end of everything,we know. Suddenly,Sultan Hasheed speaks. SULTAN HASHEED Eclipse?What has that,to do,with the Demonlord's Fortress? TORMELLON Everthing.At times during,an eclipse,the Magical Energies,of the world,are at their peak!At these times, Magic is harnessed more efficiently.If this magic,is released during,this celestial event,the resulting effects,would be catastrophic!It would summon,untold amounts of magical energy,from the core of the world. The end result,would cause,the world to break,in half! Everyone is silent.The Dwarve King,strides forward. KING BANEHAMMER How do we stop,him? Everyone in the tent,falls quiet.All eyes are focused, on Tormellon. TORMELLON I do not know.Our only hope,may lie with Aradeus. EXT-TENTCAMPS-SOWCOVERED STEPPES-NIGHT Thousands of Tents,populate the snowcovered grounds, while thousands,of Ogres move about the massive camps.Amidst,of the Ogre Warriors,we find Vajiic,and Alonna,conversing with Toth,and the other Ogre Clan Chieftains.When suddenly,they catch sight,of more Ogre clans approaching,the Camp!Hundreds more! ALONNA Toth,who are they? TOTH I sent forth messengers,to summon all of the wayward clans,for the final battle. The two Guardians,along with the Ogres,watch as a large Ogre(which even "dwarfs" Toth)dismounts his great,trunked wooly mount!And strides towards,the Two Guardians,and his Ogre Brethren. The large Ogre,comes to a stop,before Toth.He addressess,him in their strange,native tongue.Toth translates afterward. TOTH We have their,full allegiance.They will fight with us, during the final battle. The surrounding Ogres cheer,upon hearing the news! EXT-TENTCAMPS-COUNTRYSIDE-DAY The Troops,of the newly formed Alliance,of Humans,Dwarves, and Elves,are hastily taking down their Tents.While Field Marshals,mounted on Horses,shout orders to their companys. In the midst,of all this commotion,once again,we find King Lightaxe,Tormellon,and the Monarchs of the Elve,and Dwarven Realms conversing. KING LIGHTAXE Today,we march upon,Erubus Stronghold.I wish all of you, the best of luck. KING AMROD Have you seen Eon?Will he and his kind,not journey with us? TORMELLON No.They cannot interfere,this time.The outcome of this battle,must be decided,by mortals. KING BANEHAMMER But without the Ancients,we won't have a chance!This is folly! KING LIGHTAXE Yes,folly indeed.But we must go,nevertheless. KING BANEHAMMER Oh well,what am i frettin about? Today is a good day, for battle!And if we perish,we shall do so,honorably! Well,what are,we waiting for?Let's be off! King Banehammer,and the other Rulers,exit the Tent. King Lightaxe,and Tormellon,follow behind them.As they are approaching,their Horses,King Lightaxe addressess Tormellon. KING LIGHTAXE Well,old friend,the odds are against us.Are you ready for this? TORMELLON As i'll ever be. KING LIGHTAXE If we do not survive this,i want you to know,that it has been a honor,to have called you a friend. Tormellon,the wise old Sorcerer,turns to regard, his friend,the King. TORMELLON On the contrary.It is i,that should be honored,to have met,such a fine,and honorable king,as yourself. Were your father here,he would be proud.You are much, like him. The two men,mount their Horses.A Knight approaches, King Lightaxe. KNIGHT My lord,there are a thousand,or more Knights,approaching our encampment.We believe them,to be of Harraliah! King Lightaxe,Tormellon,ride towards the edge,of their encampment.Only to see,King Odono:King of Harraliah, leading thousands of Knights,(mounted,and infantry) towards their encampment. The other Monarchs,join King Lightaxe,and Tormellon, as King Odono,along with his two Generals,ride up. KING ODONO Is there room,for one more? KING BANEHAMMER And after all,that ruckus,you made in Oleddon,you came anyway! Bah! Humans! Who can figure them out! King Lightaxe,rides up to King Odono. KING ODONO There's always room,for one more,lord of Harraliah. We're going to need,all the help,that we can get. Suddenly,a Knight approaches,King Lightaxe. KNIGHT Your Knights stand ready,for marching,my Lord.All that they await,is your order. KING LIGHTAXE The order is given. In no time flat,the Armies of the Alliance,are marching across,the countryside.Heading for Erubus stronghold. INT-EMERALD CORRIDOR-THEOPIA-DAWN The tall attractive Theopian woman, strides down the corridor.She comes to a stop, before an emerald door. The door slides open,revealing an empty bed chamber! INT-EMERALD THRONEROOM-THEOPIA-DAWN The tall Theopian woman, runs into the Throneroom,and quickly approaches Empress Jadestar, who is seated on her Emerald Throne.Her two loyal Guards,stand on each side of her Throne. THEOPIAN WOMAN Forgive my intrusion,my Empress.But the Ranger,cannot be found. EMPRESS JADESTAR I see. I would not have taken him for a coward.But nevertheless, we shall march for war.For i have seen what Erubus has planned,for this world. Suddenly, Commander OVO,enters the Throneroom.Bows and hails,the Empress. COMM.OVO My Empress,the entire fleet,of Triangulariums are ready. EMPRESS JADESTAR Excellent Commander Ovo! Well, lets be on our way,shall we? COMM.OVO You're coming too?! EMPRESS JADESTAR (RISING FROM HER THRONE) Why of course, Commander.It's not often one,gets to witness an event, of this magnitude. The Empress leaves the Throne,and proceeds down the Throne steps, and towards the great,Emerald doors.With her two loyal guards, flanking her.Commander Ovo follows behind. INT-EMERALD CORRIDOR-THEOPIA- DAWN Pedestrians of the corridor,bow and stand aside,as the Empress,her two Loyal Guards,and Comm.Ovo,proceed down the sunlight filled corridor. COMM.OVO But Empress,maybe you should reconsider.You are safe here. None of us, may come back,from this battle. EMPRESS JADESTAR Nonsense! I shall not turn back.I have made my decision. The Foursome exit, the Emerald corridor,and walk onto a: EMEARLD FIELD-THEOPIA-DAWN Where dozens of large pyramid shaped,Emerald Triangulariums, levitate over the reflective,Emerald Field.Forming a perfect line of symmetry. The Empress,her two loyal Guards,and commander Ovo,step onto a large,thin sphere,made of Emerald.Which levitates them up,into a port,on the Triangularium's underside. EMPRESS JADESTAR And besides Ovo,i have faith in your abilities as a Commander.Who better to ride with,one of our best Commanders, than the Empress? Commander Ovo, is uttered speechless! COMM.OVO As you wish, your highness.It is an honor to, have you aboard. INT-COMMAND CHAMBER-TRIANGULARIUM The Empress and Commander Ovo,enter the Command Chamber. The crew of the Command Chamber,bows as the Empress,takes a seat, in the Command Chair. COMM. OVO (to his crew) Take us out. EXT-EMERALD FIELD-THEOPIA-DAWN Upon Ovo's command, the entire fleet of Triangulariums, quickly speed away! Vanishing over the horizon! EXT-FORTRESS OF DARKNESS-ARABUL-DAY The massive Armies of Erubus,which are comprised, of Demons,Orcs,Vothinians,along with a dozen or so,Ice Giants,stand in battle formation,on the Fortress grounds! The Vothinian regiments,ready their cannons,while the northern Giants,stand patting their,Axe Blades,in anticipation! EXT-BALCONY-FORTRESS OF DARKNESS-ARABUL-DAY The beautiful Dark Elfess,stands on the balcony,overlooking the desert.She catches sight,of the vast armies,of the Alliance,approaching across the desert!She smiles and walks, back inside the Fotress of Darkness.Her long leather cloak, trailing behind. INT-THRONEROOM-FORTRESS OF DARKNESS-DAY The Elfess strides into,the Throneroom,towards the seated Demonlord. ELFESS My lord,they are approaching. Erubus grins. ERUBUS Good,let them come. EXT-DESERT-ARABUL The combined armies of the Alliance: The Elves,Humans,and the Dwarves,stand in formation,in the desert! Erubus great Fortress of Darkness,looms before them!A Knight gallops up to,King Lightaxe,who is seated upon his mount. KNIGHT The Cannons are prepared. The knights stand ready, my lord. King Lightaxe,scans the ranks,of his army,as well as those, of his allies. Everyone is ready.Queen Taramis,Sultan Hasheed,King Amrod,and King Banehammer,all stand in anticipation,of the coming battle. KING LIGHTAXE You may give, the order to Fire. The Knight gallops back,to the Cannonmasters!Giving the order to fire! ANGLE ON CANNONBARREL LINE: The line of Cannonbarrels fire! Cannonballs leaves the barrels,flying towards the Fortress of Darkness! EXT-FORTRESS OF DARKNESS-ARABUL-DAY Cannonballs tear through the ranks,of Erubus Armies!Killing demons and orcs indiscriminately!Suddenly the Vothinians, retaliate,by firing their cannons! Now, there is a mutual exchange,of Cannon fire, by both sides! ANGLE ON:ARMIES OF THE ALLAINCE FORMATION:Suddenly King Lightaxe's great steed, rears up,as he shouts,to his men! KING LIGHTAXE (SHOUTING) CHARGE FORWARD! At once,the armies of the Alliance,are rushing across the Desert,towards Erubus Armies!The Commanders of the opposing armies,gives the order,to attack as well! Now the two sides are both,rushing towards each other!
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