The Chronicles Of Jack Arixxus
FADE IN: EXT.SHIBBOLETH-VALORATH-DAY Four male Theopians,dressed in long white,and blue garments,stand in the center,of six vertical Emerald slabs.The wind playing through their garments.Images of various parts,of the world,appear within the slabs smooth surface. The tallest,and oldest,of the four Theopians,turns towards his small,audience of three.The lines around his eye,along with the whiteness of his beard,showing signs of his many years.He leans on his Emerald staff. �������������������ELDER THEOPIAN My students.Future Sorcerers of Theopia...take heed. Some call this place,"Hill of the Shardstones".Our people call it,"Shibboleth".It means "Sacred place". From this place,one can look into,other realities. Some have said,that one can see..the past,and even the future. The three Theopians listen,intently as the old Sorcerer speaks. �������������������ELDER THEOPIAN Not many know of this place.None yet,even know it's true purpose. ��������������������1st THEOPIAN STUDENT Master Akaron,who built this place? ��������������������MASTER AKARON No one really knows.According to our legends,long before our people,built our grand cities,or even mastered the art,of crafting Emerald,it is said, that a group of travelers,hailing from a distant land,stopped here. Pause. ���������������������MASTER AKARON And here,they built what stands,before us today.It's true purpose,lost to time. As Master Akaron,is talking,one of his students,approaches one of the large,vertical Shardstones.His P.O.V- Inside it,he views a world of unparalleled beauty! He reaches out, touching the slab,when suddenly the image dissapears! Suddenly,the young Theopian,is brought out of his thoughts, by Master Akaron's,stern voice! ����������������������MASTER AKARON Vojaxaron!Did you have a question? ����������������������VOJAXARON Yes,Master.Why can one,not enter these other worlds? ����������������������MASTER AKARON Travel through the Shardstones,is impossible.No power exists on the surface world,that has the capability,to break through the barriers,protecting each of the other realities. Master Akaron,walks over to Vojaxaron.Placing his hand, on Vojaxaron's shoulder. ���������������������MASTER AKARON To even attempt,such a thing,would have devastating consequences.For every action,there is an opposite reaction.Always remember that,my Student. Master Akaron turns towards,the rest of his students. ����������������������MASTER AKARON Well,my students.That's all for today.It's time,we head back. Suddenly,a huge Emerald Triangularium,appears over the Hill.A thin transport Disk,made of Emerald, descends from the,ship's underside.Quickly descending towards the,Four Theopians. Master Akaron,along with his three students,step onto the transport disk.Leaving Vojaxaron,staring at the Shardstones.Master Akaron calls,out to Vojaxaron: ������������������������MASTER AKARON Vojaxaron!Come! ��������������������VOJAXARON Yes master!At once! Vojaxaron joins the others,atop the transport disk.Together they rise,into the Triangularium.Afterward the huge ship, speeds over,the snowcapped Mountains! EXT.THEOPIA-NIGHT The great Emerald City,sets sprawled over a lush,green meadow.Beneath the light,of the three,great moons. INT.TRAINING HALL-MAGE TEMPLE-THEOPIA-NIGHT Robed Theopian Men,and Women,walk to and fro about,the great Emearld Hall.Some train against each other.Having telepathic bouts,with each other.While some concentrate, on levitating objects:large and small,with their minds. Amidst them,we find Vojaxaron.Locked in a telepathic bout,with a fellow student.Where the two,try to force each other,backward!Suddenly Vojaxaron,sends his partner, sliding backward!Slamming into the wall! ���������������������PARTNER Very good,Vojaxaron!You win again! Vojaxaron,helps his friend up. �������������������VOJAXARON I am sorry,Nik'kel.Are you well? �������������������NIK'KEL Yes,i am fine.But i sense,that you are not.You seem troubled about something.Is everything alright? The two take a seat.Watching,the other Mage Apprentices, practice. �������������������VOJAXARON Today,when i looked into,the Shardstones at Shibboleth,i saw a world of infinite beauty.For a short time...i beheld paradise.For a moment,it seemed that i could just, step right through. �������������������NIK'KEL Travel through the Shardstones,is impossible.You heard, what master Akaron said. ������������������VOJAXARON Impossible? Nothing is impossible,Nik'kel.There has to be a way,to break through,the protective barriers! ������������������VOICE(O.S) There is. The two Theopian apprentices,look towards the direction, the voice came from.The two bow,to the Older mage. �����������������OLDER MAGE Sorry,but i overheard your conversation.There is a way, to break through,the protective reality barriers.The power,which i speak of,does not exist on the surface world.But beneath the sea. Vojaxaron listens to the old Theopian. �����������������OLDER MAGE This power resides in a Gem.Called the Gem of Loch,nor. It rests,in a great,undersea Kingdom.The inhabitants of the city,are thought to be,long dead.No one really knows for certain. A spark appears,in Vojaxaron's eye. �������������������VOJAXARON Interesting.One day,i shall find,this Gem of Loch,nor. I shall,break through the reality barrier.And i shall behold paradise,once more. FADE TO BLACK. �������������������NARRATOR(V.O) Long,long ago,before the time,of the celestials,it was a time of darkness.The world was covered,by a great murky sea.In this world,lived a large horrendous creature.Called Xa'mandu EXT.MURKY SEA.ELONIA The black waters,play over the wet,slick skin,of the monstrous,dark creature.An eyelid,of the creature opens. Revealing a large black eyeball,surrounded by a sea of yellow! ���������������������NARRATOR(V.O) But the Creature felt,it's time running out.For the great Celestials had appeared.The great sea,was shrinking. Continents were forming.Which gave rise,to the first, surface dwellers.Out of jealousy,the Creature,along with it's progeny,attacked the surface dwellers! EXT.BEACH-ELONIA.10,000 Years ago Thousands,of Amphibious Men,armed with spears,rush towards an army,composed of thousands,of Octopuss like men!The two sides fight! ��������������������NARRATOR(V.O) Soon,the surface dwellers numbers,began to multiply. Eventually,the creature was defeated!Driven back into the Sea,by a sacred weapon,called the "Gem of Loch'nor" Which was said,to be given to them,by the Lord of the heavens,himself. EXT.GREAT ABYSS-MURKY SEA The large creature,falls into a great black abyss,in the seafloor! ��������������������� ���������������������NARRATOR(V.O) With the aid,of the "Gem of Loch'nor",the creature was imprisoned,within the abyss!Where it would,slumber for ages!Eventually those,who defeated the creature,became ocean dwellers themselves.As time went by,memories of the creature,and it's dark era,began to fade.Soon Knowledge,of the event,passed out of memory,and thought. pause. ���������������������NARRATOR(V.O) Leaving the Ocean dwellers,their culture,their deeds,along with their great undersea cities,lost to time.And knowledge of the "Gem of Loch'nor" forever lost.It would remain,in it's great tower.Guarding their world,and the surface world, for all time...or so they thought. TITLES APPEAR: ������������������THE CHRONICLES OF JACK ARIXXUS: ���������������������(THE GEM OF LOCH'NOR) TITLES DISSAPEAR: FADE IN: EXT.GLACIER LADEN MOUNTAIN RANGE-VALORATH-DAY The far north.Snow capped mountain peaks,dominate the land scape.Their great peaks,piercing the heavens. EXT.CAVE ENTRANCE-MOUNTAINSIDE-DAY A group of fur clad individuals,approach the cave entrance. They number around,eight or nine.All carry wepons.Broadswords, daggers,and crossbows,are all held,at the ready.They proceed, into the cave. INT.CAVE PASSAGE Upon entering the cave,they remove the hoods,of their fur coats.Revealing all of them,to be Human.All except,for one. From his hairy face,and stocky build,we can see,that he is clearly a dwarve. The rest seem,to be men of Nothern stock.Tall,and with Blonde hair,and long unkempt beards.Except the one leading them.He is clearly,from the southern Desert Realms.Tall,dark,and sturdy built.Appears to be,in his early thirties. They quietly,continue down the passage.Upon nearing the end, of the stalactite,lined passageway,they hear great voices! Echoing down the passage.The leader of the group,raises his hand.Signaling the rest,to stop.After listening,they continue forward. INT.HALL-CAVE The group of men,come upon a great hall.Where they find,three great ICE GIANTS,laughing and talking around,a fire!While feasting on game! They are surrounded,by mounds of Treasure! The men's eyes grow wide,as they behold,the mounds of Rubys, and Gold Coins,surrounding the Giants!The Dwarf,moves in close to the dark skinned man.Whispering low. �����������������������DWARF The old man,told no tale,Jack! There's plenty treasure,to be had,in here! ������������������������JACK Yeah.But now,we have to,get around those three. �����������������������DWARF What do you suggest? ������������������������JACK We wait.When they fall asleep,we sneak in,nice and quiet. Then,we fill,our bags with loot. The Dwarf,and the Northern men,all agree. Sometime later,the three great,Armor,and fur clad,Ice Giants,are knocked out.Their great snoring,filling the entire cave. Jack,and his eight companions,enter the hall,of the sleeping Giants.They walk carefully,and quietly as they can.Being careful,not to awaken any Giant.Jack's Sword, the Dwarve's Axe,and the Northmen's Swords and Crossbows, are all held,at readiness! The nine slowly walk pass,a slumbering Giant.Setting erect, with his horned,helmed head,drooped down.Drool drains from, his mouth,and onto his,breastplate. Suddenly,the Giant moves!The nine companions,freeze in their tracks!The Giant raises,it's large hand,and rubs it's nose,in it's sleep.Afterward,returning it's hand,to the hilt,of it's great Axe.Thankfully,the Giant,remains sleep. Jack,and his companions,continue around,the sleeping Giants. Upon reaching the treasure mounds,they begin filling,their leather bags,full of gold,and all sorts of precious stones, and rubys. After filling,his bag,Jack looks towards,the others.The Northern Men,are greedily filling their bags!Seeming to forget,all about the slumbering Giants!Suddenly,before anyone can react,one of the Northen Men,is smashed to a bloody pulp,by a Giant's great fist! The rest stare,at the North man's pulverized Corpse,in horror!And to make,matters worse:all three Giants,have awoke from their slumber!They rise to their feet.Towering over the intruders! ���������������������JACK �������������������(SHOUTING) MOVE!MOVE!HEAD FOR THE EXIT!! Jack,and the Dwarf,bolt for the exit!The remaining Northern Men,heft their treasure bags,and follow behind!Suddenly a Giant steps in front,of the exit!But Jack,slides between,the Giant's legs!The Dwarf,following close behind Jack! Upon exiting,the Hall,Jack and the Dwarf,continue running down the,Cave Passage!While back in the: HALL. With,their only way out blocked,the Northmen,put up a valiant fight,with the Giants!But their fates,are sealed... INT.CAVE PASSAGE- While Jack,and the Dwarf,are running down the Passage, the Northernmen's,last screams are heard,echoing down the passage way!The Human and the Dwarf,emerge from the Cave passage! EXT.WINDWALKER-INLET-DAY Jack,and the Dwarf,quickly board the ship!Where they are met,by a Rat-like man.Jack speaks to the Rat-man. ��������������������JACK Kleeg!Raise the Anchor! We're getting out,of here! Kleeg begins drawing,the Anchor! Jack mans the Helm! The Ship,slowly begins to move,away from the Icy Banks of the Inlet! EXT.CAVE ENTRANCE-MOUNTAIN SIDE-DAY Two Giants,emerge from a Cave,overlooking the icy sea. One of them,spots the small Ship,and points! An evil grin,appears on the others face! EXT.MAINDECK-WINDWALKER-ICY SEA The Windwalker,sails across the,ice berg populated sea.Jack stands at the Helm.Where he is joined,by the Dwarf. �������������������DWARF Close call,would'nt ya say,lad? �������������������JACK They,don't get much closer,than that, Brom. Suddenly,they hear a whistling sound!They look up,only to see,a large Boulder,flying towards the ship!The large Boulder,just misses the Ship,by inches!Sending a great plume of Seawater,rising into the air,above the Ship! �������������������JACK Maybe i spoke,too soon! EXT.CAVE ENTRANCE-MOUNTAIN SIDE-DAY The Two Giants,are busy lifting Huge Boulders,over their heads,and hurling them,at the escaping ship! EXT.WINDWALKER-ICY SEA-DAY The Windwalker,is taking heavy damage,from the speeding Boulders!The Ship rocks violently,as Brom(The Dwarf)and Kleeg(The Rat-like man)brace themselves,against the Ship's masts! Jack,does his best,to control the Helm,as the Large Boulders,continually bombard the area,around them! Suddenly,a large Boulder,slams into the Ship's Hull! Creating a large hole,in the side!Sea water,begins flooding into,the Ship! The Ship,is taking in Water fast!It begins to sink! And to make matters worse,the Giants are still, bombarding the area,with Huge Boulders!Things look grim,for the three Companions... Until suddenly,a Emerald Vessel,appears in the air,over the sinking Ship!Jack,Brom,and Kleeg,stare in awe,at the strange Vessel! Afterward,what appears to be,a Tall Man,with only One Eye,in the center, of his forehead,appears on the Main Deck!He wears long garments,and carries an Emerald Staff! ���������������������JACK Who are you?! ���������������������THEOPIAN Greetings.I am Vojaxaron.Mage of Theopia.It appears, that you,are having a, very bad day. ���������������������JACK Ya think?! ���������������������VOJAXARON This day,does not have to end,badly for you Human.There are other alternatives. ���������������������JACK Alternatives...like what? Brom cuts in: ���������������������BROM Don't trust him,Jack! He's a Mage!They're always wanting, something in exchange,for something! ���������������������VOJAXARON And how true,my clever Dwarve!I do want something,in exchange for something!And it's simple:if i help you, you shall help me,in return. ��������������������JACK And if we,don't? Suddenly,another large Boulder,speeds towards the ship!Striking a bit closer,than the last one did! Causing the ship to,rock violently! ���������������������VOJAXARON Well,if you do not,that's your decision.I cannot force, you to do anything.I suppose,i could leave you three, to the mercy,of your friends,up there on the cliffs.They do seem,rather eager,to finish their job.Or,you could help me,and live.So i leave the decision,up to you,my good Captain.What's it's going to be? Jack thinks it over.Afterward,he agrees. ��������������������VOJAXARON Good.Then we have,come to an agreement. Vojaxaron,extends his Staff,over the large hole,in the floor,of the Maindeck.Causing the Seawater,flooding into the ship,to freeze!Turning into a thin,solid sheet of ice! ���������������������VOJAXARON There! That should keep,your vessel afloat temporarily. I have summoned,a brisk wind,to carry you across,the sea. Suddenly,a brisk wind,comes about!Filling the sails! Which begins to carry,the ship,across the sea! ����������������������VOJAXARON We shall meet again,in Gorath.Until then,Human. Vojaxaron bows,and disappears,off the maindeck!After ward,his small Emerald Vessel,speeds away! Vanishing over the horizon! EXT.WINDWALKER-SEA-NIGHT The Windwalker,sails across the sea.Heading towards the great city,of: GORATH.NIGHT Which sets beneath the light,of the three great Moons. It's lights visible,from far across,the sea. EXT.DOCK-HARBOR-GORATH-NIGHT Jack and Brom,exit the Windwalker.Jack turns towards Kleeg, who is standing at,the gangplank. �������������������JACK Kleeg.Stay with the ship.Make the necessary repairs,that are needed. Kleeg nods,and scurrys off.Jack and Brom,proceed into the city. EXT.STREET-GORATH-NIGHT The two walk down,the bustling cobblestone,streets.Leading through a maze,of four to six story,brick buildings. �������������������JACK Well,the Sorcerer said,he would meet us,here.Where is he? �������������������BROM Don't know,and don't care! If ya need me,i'll be in there. The Dwarf,shuffles off,across the street,to a pub.Jack follows. INT.PUB- Apparently,Brom has found,some of his,Dwarve brethren.They sit,and stand around,a single table!Laughing,singing,and slamming beer mugs together!Causing the contents,to spill over! Jack,sets at the bar.Having a drink.Suddenly,an old man,takes a seat,beside him. �������������������OLD MAN Quite a day,you've had!Would'nt you agree? �������������������JACK Yes.But how,would you know? Do i know you? �������������������OLD MAN You have forgotten,me already? We were supposed,to meet here. �������������������JACK You're that Sorcerer! What was your name? ������������������OLD MAN Vojaxaron.At your service,sir! ������������������JACK But,you're Human? ������������������VOJAXARON I have many guises,my curious human.This one allows,me to move about,more freely. ������������������JACK I see.So,here i am.What do you want,of me? ������������������VOJAXARON I have been observing you,for sometime.You are just,the kind of individual,that i require.Someone bold,and curious. Someone who,will stare death,in the face...and laugh! ������������������JACK Ok.I get the point.What is the job? ������������������VOJAXARON Simple.You will travel,beneath the sea,to a majestic kingdom. Where no surface dweller,has ever set foot.And once there... you shall steal,the Gem of Loch'nor.Sound interesting? ������������������JACK Beneath the sea...how will i get there? ������������������VOJAXARON Leave that to me.Can you do it,Human? After thinking a bit,Jack responds. ������������������JACK Yes.But,what will,i get in return. �����������������VOJAXARON More treasure,than you,can ever imagine. ������������������JACK When do we leave? Vojaxaron smiles. �����������������VOJAXARON We embark at dawn.Good night Human.Until tomorrow then. Vojaxaron leaves the bar.Briskly walking towards,the door. Jack calls out after him: ������������������JACK I have a name,you know! It's Jacksillus. EXT.DOCK-GORATH-DAWN Jack and Kleeg,stand on the maindeck.Brom emerges from, the sleeping quarters.Stumbling onto the main deck,joining the others. ������������������BROM What a night,i had! My head still spins! ������������������JACK Now,where is that Sorcerer? Suddenly,a voice comes from,behind them. ������������������VOJAXARON Looking for me? The three turn,to find Vojaxaron,standing behind them! Still,in human guise. ������������������JACK We've been waiting for you,to arrive! How did you,get aboard? ������������������VOJAXARON You forget.I'm a Sorcerer. Well,ready to embark,on our journey? EXT.DOCK-MORNING The Windwalker leaves,the dock,and heads out,towards the open sea! EXT.WINDWALKER-SEA-DAY The Windwalker sails across,the deep blue sea,beneath the glorious noon sun! Kleeg is at the helm. Jack approaches Vojaxaron,who is standing on the deck.Enjoying the sea breeze. �������������������JACK So.Where are we heading? ������������������VOJAXARON I will tell you,when it is time,Human.For now,enjoy the sea breeze. �������������������JACK My name is Jack.Jacksillus Arixxus.Not Human. MONTAGE: The Windwalker sails across,the sea,for many days and nights. By day,Jack mans the helm,while Vojaxaron stands staring out, the sea.Kleeg,the rodent man,leans over the Ship's hull,catching leaper fish!Eating them raw.While Brom watches,in disgust.After many days,and nights of sailing,one day,Vojaxaron commands them to drop anchor,in the middle of nowhere. ��������������������JACK What now? Vojaxaron raises his staff,towards the heavens.Suddenly,his Emerald vessel,appears over the Windwalker!But this vessel,is a bit larger,than the previous one,they saw earlier.This one, nearly dwarfs,the Windwalker! Suddenly,a smaller Emerald vessel,drops into the sea!First going under,then re emerging,on the surface! It's top section, slides back.Revealing three seats.Two in front,one behind. �������������������VOJAXARON Whenever,you are ready,gentlemen. ��������������������JACK You're not coming? ��������������������VOJAXARON No.I shall remain here.Where i shall,await your return. ��������������������JACK Kleeg.Remain with the ship. Jack,and Brom,climb into the Emerald Vessel.Taking a seat,before the emerald console. ��������������������JACK How do i sail, this thing? �������������������VOJAXARON Sail(laughs)Place your head,in the sensor ring. Jack places his head,on the head rest.Suddenly,an Emerald ring,slides over Jack's forehead. ��������������������VOJAXARON Now relax,your mind.Think of the direction,that you wish to travel.The ship shall respond,to your every thought. Farewell Human,and my good Dwarve. The Emerald Vessel,top section,slides close.Sealing Jack and Brom inside.The vessel delves,into the : SEA: Where it speeds,towards the dark depths,of the sea!While inside the: EMERALD VESSESL- Brom stares at this,strange new world in awe! �������������������BROM It's like nothing,i ever imagined! Suddenly,Jack and Brom,eyes stretch wide,as they speed towards a gigantic,whale like creature!The Emerald vessel, is speeding directly,towards the large,slow moving creature! Seconds away,from impacting with it!Jack quickly resumes,his concentration! He brings,the small,sleek vessel,speeding up,and over,the large sea creature! ������������������JACK Whew!That was close! INT.EMERALD VESSEL-SEA The small ship,continues speeding,towards the seafloor! While passing through,great schools of fish!Comprised of thousands,or perhaps millions,of individual fish! After traveling downward,for so many thousands of feet,the sun's rays,filtering down,from the surface dissapears! Now, they are speeding,towards the dark recesses,of the ocean! INT.COCKPIT-EMERALD VESSEL-SEA As the two travel,into the dark depths,the interior of the vessel,lights up! Suddenly Vojaxaron's face appears,in a small Emerald Orb,on the control console! ������������������VOJAXARON You are doing well,Human. Stay on your present course.You shall be nearing,Acetaluvia shortly. EXT.EMERALD VESSEL-SEA Suddenly,the compact vessel,speeds towards a huge undersea metropolis!Which seems,to be surrounded,by a large air bubble! The lights of the great city,light up the entire sea floor! EXT.PROTECTIVE BUBBLE SURFACE- The Emerald Ship,penetrates the magical protective bubble. Afterward,Jack sets the ship down,on the: DRY SEAFLOOR- The top section,of the compact Emerald vessel,slides back. Jack and Brom,hop out of the ship!Setting foot,on the dry seafloor! Jack and Brom,look up.Great schools of fish,along with the great,sea monsters of the deep,swim overhead.High above the protective bubble.And beyond them,lies the great undersea Kingdom!It's great towers,rising high above the seafloor! INT.COCKPIT-EMERALD VESSEL Suddenly,Vojaxaron's face,appears within the small Emerald Orb. �������������������VOJAXARON Human?! Human! Where are you?! Jack lifts the Orb,off of the console. ��������������������JACK You know,i have a name.It's Jack.Not Human.And i'm right here! ��������������������VOJAXARON Yes,yes.Now,hold the orb,out before you. Jack does as instructed.Allowing Vojaxaron,to see the great city beyond! ��������������������VOJAXARON Ahh...there it is.In the highest tower,of the city. ANGLE ON: MAGNIFICENT TOWER. ��������������������VOJAXARON In that tower,is where the Gem of Loch'nor is kept.Human! Keep this Orb,in your possession.I shall speak to you,again shortly. Vojaxaron's face dissapears.Jack places the Orb,inside his waist pouch.Brom stares at the,unbelievable great city. ���������������������BROM Where no Dwarf,has gone before. ���������������������JACK Well.Lets get started.We've got work,to do. The two,Dwarf and Human,begin their walk,towards the great undersea Kingdom. EXT.STREETS-ACETALUVIA The two companions,walk along the city streets.While recieving scrutinizing stares,from the fishlike,inhabitants. The Streets of Acetaluvia,the great undersea Kingdom,are bustling with activity!Merchants sell their goods,as Amphibious beings,of more than one species,move about! Some walk,while some ride strange creatures!Indigenious to the sea!Suddenly,the two,are stopped by a fish like woman. ����������������������WOMAN Pardon me,are you two,from one of the,neighboring realms? Zelvia perhaps? The two,look at each other.Not knowing how to respond. ����������������������JACK Yes!We are tourists,from Zelvia! �����������������������WOMAN I knew it!You Zelvians,are just so eccentric! She laughs,and walks away.Jack and Brom,continue walking. While still recieving,scrutinizing stares.Suddenly,they stop before the base,of a : GREAT TOWER- Two Guards,armed with staffs,stand on both sides,of the main entrance. Jack and Brom,looks towards the top,of the tower.There is a continous green glow,emanating from the top!While a group,of Manta ray,like creatures circle around the top! ��������������������JACK We have to,get inside that temple,Brom! ��������������������BROM But how? ���������������������JACK We watch,and wait.Things have to quiet,down soon.Even down here.Once that happens,we make our move.Come on. Jack and Brom,continue walking,down the street.Trying to fit in. EXT.WINDWALKER-SEA-NIGHT Vojaxaron,sits on the maindeck.Staring up,at the starfilled, nightsky.While Kleeg,has a midnight snack.Feeding on raw, leaper fish. EXT.TOWER-ACETALUVIA Jack and Brom,watch as a procession,of robed figures,proceed into the tower. ��������������������JACK That's our way in,Brom.Come. The two quietly yank,two of the robed and hooded figures,from the last part,of the procession line.They drag them,behind a building.Licks are heard afterward. Jack and Brom,who are now attired,in hooded robes,join the procession,of robed,and hooded figures.Walking as the rest: arms folded,and heads dropped.They proceed,into the GREAT TOWER. And proceed,up a long,winding flight of stairs.Everything is going,just fine,for Jack and Brom,until suddenly, Vojaxaron's voice blares,out from the Orb,is Jack's pouch! �������������������VOJAXARON Human!Human,where are you?! Suddenly,the robed figures,all turn and look,back at,the last two,robed and hooded,individuals at the very,back of the line! One in front,of Jack and Brom,points and shouts:INTRUDERS! Jack grabs the robed individual,and gives him a right cross! Sending him tumbling,down the stairwell!Afterward,the rest of the robed individuals,rush towards the,Human and the Dwarf! They fight! After defeating a dozen,or more,of the robed fish people,the two companions,hurry up,the great flight of winding stairs! With Vojaxaron's voice,still blaring from,the Orb,in Jack's pouch! ��������������������BROM Can't that blasted Sorcerer,ever shut up?! Jack brings the Orb,out from his pouch! Vojaxaron's face, appears within it! ���������������������VOJAXARON Ah!There you are Human! How goes your progress? ���������������������JACK The sound of your voice,nearly got,us killed back there!Don't call me anymore.I'll contact you,when im ready! Jack retreats the Orb,back into his pouch.The two continue,up the winding stairwell. INT.BASE OF STAIRWELL-GREAT TOWER A group of Guards,find the robed individuals sprawled across, the stairs!One of the injured robed,Fishmen directs,the Guards upstairs!Now a dozen,or more guards,armed with staves,rush up the winding stairwell! INT.WINDING STAIRS-GREAT TOWER- Further ahead,Jack and Brom,are still running up the stairs! Brom is winded.He begins to slow.Jack looks back. ���������������������JACK Come on Brom!We're almost to the top! ��������������������BROM �������������������(PANTING) Keep going!I'm right behind ya! Jack continues up,the stairs! Suddenly,he emerges from the stairwell,and into the: GEM ROOM.GREAT TOWER- Where he finds,a robed Fishman.Kneeling before a glowing, green Gem!Resting on a cushion,supported by a limestone pedestal.The elongated,arched windows,of the room,provide an excellent view,of the surrounding Metropolis. Jack stares at,the magnificent glowing Gem,in awe! ������������������� ��������������������JACK �����������������(REVERENTLY) The Gem of Loch'nor. The robed Fishman,looks at Jack.Who is slowly approaching,the Gem. ��������������������FISHMAN Who are you?!What do you want?! � ���������������������JACK Relax,i'm not here to harm,anyone.I'm just here,for the Gem. ���������������������FISHMAN No! You must not remove,the Gem!You'll endanger the surface dwellers! INT.WINDING STAIRWELL-GREAT TOWER- Brom,the winded Dwarf,is finally nearing the,end of the winding stairwell. ��������������������BROM Almost there... Suddenly,Brom hears many footsteps,rushing up the stairwell, behind him! Brom continues,up the stairwell! INT.GEM ROOM- Jack is still,listening to the,old robed,fish-like man. ��������������� ��������������������FISHMAN If you remove,the Gem,you shall awake Xa'mandu,the great one,from his eternal sleep!Once awake,he shall wreak havoc on the surface world!You must not- Suddenly,Brom bursts into the room!Interrupting the fishman! ��������������������BROM Jack!Ya better hurry,cause we're about to,have company,real soon! No sooner,than Brom finishes his statement,the footsteps are heard nearing,the top of the stairwell! Jack grabs the,Gem of Loch'nor,off of the limestone pedestal! ���������������������JACK Sorry,old man! But i've got a job,to do! The Fish like Guards,reach the top,of the stairwell!Where they are met by the Dwarf!Who is standing ready,for battle! Brom shouts to Jack: ����������������������BROM Jack!I'll keep them,busy! You find a way out! Brom leaps!Putting all of his weight,into it,as he crashes into,the Guards!Sending them,along with himself,tumbling down the stairwell! INT.GEM ROOM-GREAT TOWER- The robed Fishman protests,as he follows Jack around the room! Who is searching,for another exit!Other than the windows! Suddenly,Jack finds a exit!Two to be exact! He finds two sets of stairwell exits,blended in with the, colors of the smooth limestone floor! Jack is about to,proceed down one of,the stairwells,when suddenly,he is met by a group, of armed Guards,rushing up the stairwell! Jack,bolts for the,other stairwell exit!Same scene as before! Dozens of Fish-like,armed Guards,are rushing up the stairwell! They quickly, enter the Gem room! ���������������� ��������������������ROBED FISHMAN �������������������(to the guards) Kill him!Kill the surface dweller! Jack quicly places,the Gem of Loch'nor,in his waist pouch, and quickly brings,his curved Broadsword,from it's sheath! Jack and Amphibian Guards fight!He fights off,Guards left and right! After sucessfully,blocking,and countering,most of the Guards, attacks,he soons finds himself surrounded!And outnumbered! The Captain of the Guards,addresses Jack: ���������������������GUARD CAPTAIN Return the Gem,and surrender! While Jack,stands surrounded,he notices the large,Manta ray, type Creatures,outside!Which are flying around the Gem room! The Guard Captain,repeats his command! ���������������������GUARD CAPTAIN Return the Gem,and surrender! ����������������������JACK No. At once,all the Guards rush towards Jack! Jack bolts for the great arched window,behind him!And leaps out!Landing on the back,of one of the flying,Manta ray like creatures! The Creature speeds away,from the tower!With Jack mounted atop of it!Leaving the angry,Guards behind! Jack hangs on for dear life,as the Manta ray like creature,speeds around the towering structures,of the great City! The Creture puts itself,in spins,and even does Loop-de-loops! But somehow,Jack manages to,hang on!Jack manages to,bring the creature,under some control!He turns it around,and has it fly back towards,the tower! EXT.ENTRANCE-GREAT TOWER- Brom,along with a,dozen or more,ampibious Guards,tumble down the stairwell,and into the: CITY STREETS- Pedestrians on the street,stop and stare,as the short,stocky Dwarf,and the Fish like Guards,rise to their feet!The Guards are slowly moving,in on Brom!But,the Dwarf,stands ready!His legs planted firmly! ����������� ��������������������BROM That's right,Fish faces!Anytime you're ready! As the Guards,are about to move in,on Brom,suddenly Jack, mounted on the Manta ray-like creature,swoops down!Distracting the Guards,long enough,for Brom,to hop on! ����������� �������������������BROM They're lucky you came!I was just,getting started! Together,the two companions,take to the air!The Manta ray, speeds them across,the Metropolis,towards the outskirts of the city! Suddenly,Brom looks back,and spots a dozen or more,Amphibious Guards,mounted on Manta ray,like creatures!Coming up fast,on their rear!And are armed,with energy staves! �������������������BROM Uh,Jack...we've got company! Suddenly,the Guards begin firing their Energy Staves!Bright green,pulses of Energy,streak past Jack,and Brom,as they are fleeing! �������������������JACK Hang on,Brom! Jack evades their stave fire,by having his mount,weave from side to side!Suddenly,Jack has the creature,descend towards the: SEA FLOOR- Where they fly,low to the ground!Speeding over,the strange growth,covering the Seafloor!With the mounted Guards,in hot pursuit!Steadily firing,their Energy staves! Bright green pulses,of Energy,are flying all around,Jack and Brom!Energy Blasts,even strike the seafloor!Sending rocks,and sand,flying into the air,behind them! Suddenly,Jack spots the Emearld Vessel,resting on the seafloor! �������������������JACK There's our ticket,out of here,Brom! Jack brings the Manta ray,like creature,down to the seafloor! Jack and Brom,hop off,and run towards the awaiting,Emerald Vessel! With energy blasts,still flying over their heads!Just missing them,by inches! They leap,into the compact: EMERALD VESSEL- The sensor ring,slides over Jack's forehead!The top section,of the Vessel,slides close!Shielding Jack and Brom,from the Energy Blasts,striking the ship! The Small,Emerald Vessel,rises from the seafloor!Suddenly,it accelerates towards the,approaching group,of mounted Guards! Causing them,to disperse!Afterward,the Vessel does a u-turn! Speeding towards,the protective bubble shield,which protects the city,from tons,upon tons,of seawater! The small,sleek,Emerald Vessel,penetrates the bubble,and speeds back into,the open depths,of the sea!Heading back,towards the surface! INT.GEM ROOM-GREAT TOWER-ACETALUVIA A robed,and Crowned,fishman enters the Gem room,along with his personal Guards.The robed fishman,who we saw earlier, bows before the King. �������������������ROBED FISHMAN Forgive me,my Lord.A surface dweller,stole the sacred Gem,of Loch'nor.I tried,but i could not,stop him.Please forgive me. ��������������������KING Fault does not rest,with you Priest.You are not,to blame. Suddenly,a SEAQUAKE,rocks the entire City!The King strides over to the great,elongated,open windows,of the Gem room.Staring out, across the Metropolis. �������������������KING But,for his actions,woe be to the,surface world,and those who inhabit it.For Xa'mandu,the great one,has awakened! EXT.GREAT ABYSS-SEAFLOOR A great moan,emanates from the,great Black Abyss,in the seafloor!Streams of large Bubbles,are seen,speeding towards the surface,of the abyss!The "Great one",is Awakening from it's long slumber! EXT.MAINDECK-WINDWALKER-SEA-DAY Jack presents the glowing,green Gem of Loch'nor,to Vojaxaron! �������������������VOJAXARON ������������������(reverently) The Gem of Loch'nor.Long have i dreamed,of this moment.And now, here it is. �������������������JACK Vojaxaron.When i was down there,i was told,that by stealing the Gem, i would awaken,a creature called,Xa'mandu.The Great one.Who would rise from,the sea,and destroy the,surface world.Is this true? ��������������������VOJAXARON Great One? Xa'mandu?(laughs)attack the surface world?!Preposterous! Just superstitious beliefs,of the natives!I would have thought,that you,out of all humans,would not believe in such things. ���������������������JACK ��������������������(LAUGHS) Right! Suddenly,a green light,leaves Vojaxarons Ship,and envelops the: MAINDECK- Of the Windwalker!Beaming aboard,a large Emerald Chest,laden with treasure!Brom the Dwarve,runs to the Chest!And begins tossing up,Gold coins,rubys,and all sorts of other treasures! ���������������������BROM HA HA!! We're plenty rich!! ���������������������VOJAXARON There.Your payment.Just as i promised.Well,i shall be underway. Farewell,my good captain. Suddenly,Vojaxaron teleports off,of the Maindeck,and back into, his: EMERALD VESSEL- Afterward,it speeds over the sea!Vanishing over the horizon! EXT.MAINDECK-WINDWALKER-SEA-DAY Jack and Brom,are still on the Maindeck.Brom rolling around in treasure!While Jack stands,watching dark clouds,form overhead! ���������������������BROM Well!All's well,that ends well!Would'nt ya say,Jack?! ����������������������JACK �������������(staring up at the black clouds) Yeah... EXT.GORATH-NIGHT The city sets beneath,the cloudy night sky. INT.PUB-NIGHT Brom is celebrating!Surrounded by shapely Women,fellow Dwarves,and countless others!While he downs,mugs of ale! EXT.MAINDECK-WINDWALKER-HARBOR-GORATH-NIGHT Jack,and Kleeg,set on the maindeck.Jack staring out at, the sea.While Kleeg,feeds on raw leaper fish.Suddenly, Jack rises from his seat.Staring at the harbor. EXT.HARBOR-NIGHT Great Octopuss,arms rise out of the sea!The Great arm,wraps around a ship,in the Harbor,and crushes it! Jack and Kleeg,watch in horror! �� ���������������������JACK The Priest,told no tale!By the gods!What have i done?! EXT.SHIBBOLETH-VOLORATH-NIGHT Vojaxaron stands in the center,of the Six vertical,Emerald Slabs.He holds the Gem of Loch'nor out before him.Suddenly a green light,leaves the Gem,and penetrates one of the Shard stones! Opening a doorway,into the Paradise world,of which he saw, long ago!Vojaxaron walks towards,the doorway,in the Shard stone!He looks back,at the other Shardstones.And sees images, of Gorath,being attacked by Xa'mandu!The large Octopuss like Creature! The Kingdom's navy,trys to defend the city,from Xa'mandu,but are fighting a losing battle!The Creature's great arms,wraps around whole ships!Breaking them in half! Vojaxaron,looks down.He is having a battle,with his conscience. He looks back,at the other Shardstones:Paradise awaits.And in the other:Destruction awaits. Suddenly,Master Akaron,steps out from,among one of the Shardstones! ��������������������MASTER AKARON Vojaxaron.I knew i would find,you here. ��������������������VOJAXARON Master Akaron!What are you doing,here? ���������������������MASTER AKARON I know what you,have done,Vojaxaron.You have broken,one of our most,solemn oaths.To never interfere,with the outsiders. You must repair,the damage,that you have caused.You must return the Gem. ����������������������VOJAXARON Will i be punished? ����������������������MASTER AKARON Yes.You will be judged,according to our laws.But,in the end,you will have redeemed yourself. Vojaxaron looks down.Master Akaron,places his hand on,Vojaxaron's shoulder. ����������������������MASTER AKARON You have been,like a son to me.Honor the things,that i taught you,all those years ago.Do what is right.Return the Gem. EXT.GORATH-NIGHT The city is in chaos!People run in fright,as Octopuss men, which are being spawned,by Xa'mandu,run rampant!Attacking people,and turning those who,they bit,into one of them! EXT.MAINDECK-WINDWALKER-HARBOR-NIGHT Jack,armed with,his curved broadsword,fights off dozens, of Octopuss men,who are climbing,out of the sea,and onto the maindeck,of the Windwalker! INT.PUB-GORATH-NIGHT The Octopuss men,have invaded the Pub,as well!Brom stands atop,the barcounter!His great axe,held at the ready!While the shapely women,take shelter,behind the bar! ��������������������BROM That's right! Stay behind me,ya shapely Beautys!I'll protect ya!I eat Octopuss thingys,for Breakfast,lunch, and Dinner! Brom leaps off,of the Barcounter,and into the crowd,of Octopuss men!Working his great Axe,vigorously!It's blade sinking into their flesh! EXT.TOWER-GORATH Xa'mandu's great Tentacled arms,wrap around the mid-section, of the Tower!Bringing it tumbling down! EXT.MAINDECK-WINDWALKER-HARBOR-NIGHT Jack is busy,fending off,attacking Octopuss men,when suddenly,a Ball of Energy,appears on the maindeck! Sending Bolts of Lightning,out in all directions!Frying every Child,of Xa'mandu,on the Ship! Jack stands amazed! Suddenly,Vojaxaron appears on,the Maindeck! ���������������������JACK Vojaxaron!The Gem!You must return it! ���������������������VOJAXARON Yes i know.I shall return it,and answer,for my crime. Wish me luck,Human. Vojaxaron disappears!Leaving Jack standing alone,on the Maindeck.Watching as Xa'mandu,along with it's tentacled progeny,destroy the city! INT.GEM ROOM-GREAT TOWER-ACETALUVIA Vojaxaron appears within,the Gem room.He places the Gem of Loch'nor,back on it's pillow.The Robed Fish Priest,enters the room. ���������������������FISH PRIEST The Gem!You have returned it! ��������������� ���������������������VOJAXARON Yes.I must save the,surface world. ���������������������FISH PRIEST You already have. Suddenly,a beam of Energy,leaves the Gem of Loch'nor,and speeds towards the Surface! EXT.GORATH-NIGHT Xa'mandu is still,busy wreaking havoc,on Gorath!When suddenly,a great green,beam of Energy,emanating from beneath the sea,strikes him! Xa'mandu lets out a great scream,as the beam of energy, penetrates it's skin!Suddenly,a green light,evelopes Xa'mandu's entire body!The light begins to,pull the Creature back,into the sea! In doing so,it's tentacled Progeny,begin to shrivel up, and die!Their victims,change back,into Humans!Afterward, the Citizens cheer! ��������������������1ST CITIZEN The Gods have saved us! EXT.GREAT BLACK ABYSS-SEAFLOOR The Great Xa'mandu,falls back into the Great Abyss!Where it shall resume,it's long slumber! EXT.MAINDECK-WINDWLKER-DAWN Jack,stands aboard the Maindeck,of his ship.Watching the sunrise.When suddenly,Vojaxaron appears on deck! ������������������ ����������������������JACK Vojaxaron!You did it!Xa'mandu is gone! ����������������� ����������������������VOJAXARON Yes.i did,what was right.And now- Before Vojaxaron can finish,his statement,he is teleported to the: COUNCIL OF SORCERERS-THEOPIA Where he stands,in the center,of Seven elder Theopians! All seated on Emerald Chairs. ��������������������1ST ELDER GRAND MAGE Vojaxaron,son of laxus,and Sorcerer of Theopia.For breaking your oath,of non interference,we of the high council,have decided that you shall,be stripped of your Staff,and your Ship.And can no longer remain,among us,here in the Emerald city.Until you have,redeemed yourself,you are to roam,among the outsiders.Have you anything,to say,for yourself? �������������������VOJAXARON No.I accept my punishment. EXT.WINDWALKER-HARBOR-GORATH-DAY Jack,Brom,and Kleeg,stand on the maindeck,staring at the battle ravaged city.When suddenly,Vojaxaron appears!But something is different,about him.He seems somewhat diminished. �������������������JACK Vojaxaron.You have returned.Missed us already? ��������������������VOJAXARON I have returned.But i return,a different man.Stripped of my staff,and ship,i was.And sent back here,to live among the outsiders. ��������������������BROM So,what now,Sorcerer? ��������������������VOJAXARON I shall have to redeem,myself.I shall regain,my staff,and my ship.And the,i shall be whole,once more. ��������������������JACK Well,this shall be interesting.You'll see what life,is like for an..."outsider".For what it's worth,you're welcome to remain,aboard the Windwalker.I could use, someone with,your expertise. Vojaxaron thinks it over,as Jack extends his hand.The two lock arms. ������������������VOJAXARON You are very gracious,Human. ������������������JACK And Vojaxaron...i have a name.It's Jacksillus.Jacksillus Arixxus.But you,can call me,Jack for short. Vojaxaron smiles,and nods.Kleeg mans the helm. �������������������BROM So,where to now,good Captain? Jack looks across the sea.deciding. �������������������JACK Kleeg.Set a course,for the East. ������������������BROM And what's east? ������ ������������������JACK Arabul.I hear there'e plenty,of treasure,to be had there. Brom ears seem,to prick up! ������������������BROM And Ale? ������������������JACK Tons of it! ������������������BROM And women? ������������������JACK More than enough. �����������������BROM Then,what are we waiting for?!By all means,get underway! Jack grins.Together the four:Jack,Brom,Vojaxaron,and Kleeg, sail across the sea,into the sunset! END. ROLL CREDITS. �������������������� ������
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