The Sword Of Light: The Odyssey Of The Guardians (1)
THE ODYSSEY OF THE GUARDIANS II THE SWORD OF LIGHT WRITTEN BY WILLIE TRAVIS JR 41570 B.R.LA.70815 (225)355-4799 HOME (225)924-2571 WORK [email protected] Fade In: EXT-TEMPLE OF OROLON-ZAULTA-NIGHT Beneath the light of the three great moons,large winged Demons,swarm about the Ancient Temple, like flies,around a putrid corpse. INT-SEAL ROOM-TEMPLE OF OROLON- Everything is still,and quiet,in the Sealroom. Morrabus corpse lies on the walkway,extending over the great abyss.Suddenly the corpse begin's to move.The evil Sorcerer eye's open. He stands up,taking in his surroundings.He runs his hands over his abdomen,only to find a large gaping hole,which is large enough,to see through! MORRABUS What happened? where am i? Morrabus memories start to come back,slowly. MORRABUS I was slain.I am dead,but yet i live.How is this possible? Suddenly a God-like Voice answers his question! VOICE(O.S) You live through my graces. Morrabus walks toward the source of the voice: An ominous looking figure,with four great Ebony horns,protruding from it's head!And a pair of Leathery wings,extending from it's back!The creature is seated on a Throne,before the open doors,of the Great Seal.A massive Starfield can be seen,through the Seal's entrance. MORRABUS Who are you? CREATURE I am he that you sought,to enslave.I am an outcast,I am the fallen son,of thy Father,and he that,will see the Gates of Asraelyn,fall. MORRABUS You are the Lord of Darkness..Erubus! The Demon Lord sharp Canines,glint in the darkness,as he lets out a great laugh. MORRABUS What do you want,of me? ERUBUS I sense much darkness,and hate in your, vessel.I can almost taste it's,succulence. Delicious.You have proven yourself,worthy to do my bidding...and now i shall bless thou. Suddenly sharp pains shoot through the,Evil Sorcerers body!Driving him to his knee's. Morrabus screams in pain,as large Leathery Wings,sprout from his back! ERUBUS Rise my new disciple. Morrabus rises to his feet.He runs his hands over his Abdomen,and to his surprise,the gaping hole,is no more. ERUBUS There are those, that move against me,even as i speak.They seek,something old,and arcane.An object of great power..The Sword of Light.The Sword that felled, my brethren,so long ago.They must not obtain that accursed blade.There are five of them- Morrabus interrupts. MORRABUS Yes.I remember:The Guardians of the Crystal key. ERUBUS You are to track them down,and destroy them. A dozen or more large,Horned Demons,fly out of the great Abyss below,like bats,leaving a cave! They spiral about the room,before landing on the walkway.Most of them,have four arms,with razor sharp talons,and long forked tongues.But the largest of them(the obvious leader)has six arms! ERUBUS I place you in command,of my most elite.. the Nightmares.They will obey your every command.Go now,and do not fail. The newly resurrected Morrabus,great wings propel,him off of the walkway,and up into the air,where he is joined,by his new Demon Minions. EXT-TEMPLE OF OROLON-ZAULTA-NIGHT Morrabus and His "NIGHTMARES" exit the Temple, and take to the air!Together they fly across the nightsky,and vanish over the moonlit horizon! fade to black. TITLE APPEARS: THE ODYSSEY OF THE GUARDIANS II. THE SWORD OF LIGHT fade in INT-THRONEROOM-PALACE-OLEDDON-DAY The Monarch of Zarania:Queen Taramis,and the King of Oleddon:King Lightaxe,strides towards the great doors,of the Throneroom. KING LIGHTAXE It has been an honor,to have you as a guest,in Oleddon,your highness.you are welcome,to stay as long,as you would like. QUEEN TARAMIS Thank you,for your hospitality,King Lightaxe. But it is time,that my people and i,return to our homeland.There is rebuilding to be done,wounds to be healed.I have stayed, long enough.Farewell,king Lightaxe. As they approach the doorway,they are met by, Tormellon. TORMELLON (bowing) Greetings, your Highness.I must say,that it, is an honor,to meet the mother,of such,a courageous daughter.However,i feel things may,not have bode well,for her.Erubus has been released,which can only mean.. that she,and those accompanying her,were slain. QUEEN TARAMIS Well,all any of us can do,is hope for the best.I pray the Goddess,watches over her, where ever that she may be. EXT-VOTHINIAN WARSHIP-SEA OF CARALON-DAY Commander Vraxx,and the crew of the Vothinian warship,stand in formation,on the maindeck. COMMANDER VRAXX(shouting) Bring out the prisoners! Five familiars are escorted onto the maindeck: Aradeus,Vajiic el Hajiic,Alonna Zonn,Jacksillus, and Godon.They all wear ankle,and wrist shackles. The Vothinians guards,have their crossbows,trained on our captured heroes. Commander Vraxx,is handed a Scroll,by one of his subordinates.He unrolls it,and begins to read aloud. COMMANDER VRAXX You are charged with ,conspiring to destabilize, and destroy the Vothinian Empire.For this,the penalty is.. Death.Any last words? ARADEUS Release us at once,Vraxx! Vraxx and his Crew,howl in laughter,at Aradeus request. VRAXX Preposterous.Extend the plank! The Vothinian sailors,extend the,wooden plank. The Vothinian guards,shove the heroes,towards the plank. 1st VOTHINIAN GUARD (SHOVING ARADEUS ONTO THE PLANK) Walk human! Suddenly by way of Sorcerey,Vajiic breaks free, of his Shackles!With a wave of his hand,the four Vothinians guards,are repelled backward! Afterward,vajiic breaks the bonds,of his companions! COMMANDER VRAXX Destroy them! Vothinian troops rush towards them,with their weapons drawn!Our heroes,evade and counter their, movements.Well,all except Godon.He delves behind some wooden barrels,and watches,from a safe distance. Together the four heroes,outdo a dozen,or more guards,and take their weapons! Now armed with swords,they fight off Vothinian troops,left and right!Vraxx,the cowardly commander, pushes and shoves,his way through his men.Trying to get out the path,of our heroes,who are doing a number, on the Vothinian Sailors!Vraxx turns,and looks back at the Melee: COMMANDER VRAXX(SHOUTING) Kill them!Kill them,you fools! With a combination,of Energy and Magic Blasts,from Aradeus and Vajiic,and Sword blows from,Alonna and Jacksillus,the Vothinians numbers soon start to Dwindle.Suddenly,the Elvinian Mage,summons up strong wind gusts!Sending Vothinians overboard,and into the deep blue sea,of Caralon! Soon afterward,our four Guardians are the only ones, standing on the main deck!Save for Commander Vraxx. Jacksillus walks towards the Vothinian commander. COMMANDER VRAXX You won't get away with this! JACKSILLUS We already have. Moments later,Vraxx goes flying overboard!He hits the water, with a great splash! Godon rejoins his companions on the Maindeck. GODON Good work guys!Well done indeed! ALONNA And where were you? GODON I..I was watching your back! There is a moment of silence. VAJIIC We must locate our weapons. ALONNA Yes,i'll look below. ARADEUS Jacksillus,man the helm!Set a course north,for Imica! Jacksillus mans the helm.The Warship slowly begins to change course.The marooned commander Vraxx,and his troops,watch as the ship slowly sails away. EXT-PALACE-VOTHINIA-NIGHT Beneath the light,of the three moons,Armor clad, Vothinian sentrys,patrol the Palace grounds. INT-THRONEROOM-PALACE-NIGHT The wall torches of the Throneroom,burn low. A large Vothinian male,bearing a great Crown, sits all alone,in the dimly lit throneroom.A great broadsword,rests beside him. Suddenly the walltorches flicker,as a rush of air,enters the Throneroom! A disembodied voice, begins to whisper,the large Vothinian's name. The Snakeman is now alert.He grabs the hilt, of his sword! LARGE VOTHINIAN What trickery is this?!Who dares invade my Throneroom?! VOICE(WHISPERING) Hiss,come with me,and i shall show you power. More power than you can ever imagine! HISS Power?I am Hiss!Sovereign of all that you survey!My patience grows thin,show yourself! VOICE Come with me,and all,shall be revealed. Follow the sound of my voice. King Hiss follows,as the voice leads him through, the Palace!Up a flight of stairs,and onto a BALCONY. Overlooking the Palace courtyard.Which is covered in, a strange mist! VOICE Behold true power. The strange mist begin to lift,revealing a courtyard, filled with Hordes of Demons! VOICE Don't you yearn to regain,your kingdom's former, glory? Don't you wish,to reclaim your lands,that were taken from you,by the Humans?And To strike fear,in the hearts,of all that oppose you? KING HISS Yes,i do wish to see,my people returned to their, former glory.Long have my people,suffered beneath the shadows,of the Humans,and the Elves.But we are powerless,to do anything about it!We are outnumbered by those Cursed,Oleddonians,and their foul sorcerer, Tormellon! VOICE I offer you the chance to obtain Vengeance,upon your oppressors.Pledge your loyalty to me,and i shall, bless thou.BEHOLD.. Suddenly the mist,begins to swirl around before, the Snake King.Images of the realms of,Elvinia, Vallachia,and Oleddon,appear in the strange vapor. VOICE All the lands that appear before you,shall be yours to inhabit!From the Elven realm,of Elvinia,to the Desert wastes of Sirroco.Let them all bear your, standards!You have only to do,one thing.. KING HISS What is this thing? VOICE Bow to me.Pledge to me,your allegiance. KING HISS But who are you? VOICE I am the true god,of your people.To your forefather, Pythonicus,i was the Deity known,as Jadite.To the Elves,i am called,Xazirixx,the Trickster.I have many, names,in many tongues,many different faces..i am all, of these,and the same.I am the bane of all light.. Behold my true appearance! Suddenly the Ethereal face of Erubus,appears in the , swirling grey mist,before the Snake king. VOICE I am Erubus!The Lord Of Darkness!Join me,and know true power! King Hiss falls to one knee,and bows before the, Lord of all the Demons. KING HISS God of my forebears,ruler of the night..I am yours to command. Erubus sharp canines glint,as a wicked smile crosses, his face. EXT-JUNGLE FLOOR-ZAULTA-DAY The Jungle floor:Everything is still and Quiet. Suddenly,a luminous being,with great wings appears. It is an Ancient!With a great flap,of his wings,he ascends into the air.Towards the Demon infested,sky above! As the luminous being approaches,the demons take, interest,and speed towards him!The Ancient sucess fully,evades the incoming Demons,and accelerates away,over the horizon!Leaving the Demons behind! The Ancient comes to a stop,over the Desert city, of: ARABUL-DAY The city BURNS!It's citizen's run in fright,as Giant wingless Demons,rampage down the streets, of the burning city!The Ancient watches,as the soldiers try to fend,off the invaders!But to no avail!The once glorious city,is in it's final, death throes. Having seen enough,the Ancient speeds away! Vanishing out of sight! INT-SLEEPING QUARTERS-WARSHIP-NIGHT Our heroes:Alonna Zonn,Vajiic El Hajiic, Jacksillus Arixxus,and Godon,are all, lying asleep.Except Aradeus.Who gets up and walks out,onto the: MAINDECK-WARSHIP-NIGHT The cool night sea breeze,rushes through his garments,as he stares at,the three great full moons.Suddenly,over the horizon,he spots great, billows of smoke,rising from what,appears to be, a burning city!Aradeus walks forward,to get a better look,when suddenly,a voice overhead,breaks the silence! VOICE(O.S.) Your eye's do not deceive you mortal.The city that you once knew,as Arabul..is no more.It's people are, scattered,and subjugated. Aradeus looks up,and beholds a radiant being! ARADEUS Who are you? I thought your people,had all left Elonia,ages ago. ANCIENT I am called EON.Most of my kind,did leave.But a small number of us,stayed behind.To safeguard,the Seal.We feared that something,like this,would occur.After long years,of perpetual vigilance,we slowly became passive.And now..the world shall pay the price,for our negligence. Aradeus listens,intently to the Ancient. EON Truly,the Sword of Light,is the only weapon,that can defeat the Lord of Darkness.I tried to contain, Erubus and his Legions,but he proved to be,the stronger.The Demonlord has gained strength,since his imprisonment,within the twilight realm.Our presence alone,will not be enough,to quell Erubus. PAUSE. EON You must seek the lands of Valoria,for mount Taranthalas.Which lies deep,in the ancestral home of the Ogres.There at the roof of the world, you shall find the Sword of Light. Eon begins to ascend slowly. EON You must hurry Aradeus.Time is of the essence. Farewell mortal.Our paths shall cross again. The Ancient flys off.Leaving Aradeus alone,on the maindeck. EXT-IMICA-MORNING The Warship sails toward,a Venice,Italy styled city. Lined with four to six story stone buildings. EXT-HARBOR-IMICA-MORNING The great Vothinian warship,the Pythonicus,slowly Docks in the Ship infested,Harbor of the great, Seaport city,of Imica.The cobblestone streets,are teeming with activity.Street merchants,pitch their goods,as Humans,Tigrisians,and countless other races, from known,and unknown realms,walk to and fro,about the canal lined city. JACKSILLUS Well,ladies and gentlemen,we've finally arrived. Welcome to Imica.The most glamorous,and the most decadent seaport,that i have ever known. After the ship sucessfully docks,the gangplank is lowered. JACKSILLUS I'm afraid that here,is where,we must part. GODON You're not coming?! JACKSILLUS Afraid not kid.Maybe meeting you four landlovers, wasn't so bad after all.I have a brand new ship! Top of the line at that!I have everything,an old sea dog,like me,could ever want! ARADEUS It was nice,to have made your acquaintance,Jacksillus. Kwal'Qu'onnis' had promised,you twelve thousand,in gold- Jacksillus interupts: JACKSILLUS Hey forget about it.This ship is payment enough. Farewell.I wish you all luck,on your quest. Aradeus and Jacksillus lock arms. ARADEUS Likewise.Farewell jacksillus. Aradeus,Alonna,Vajiic,and Godon,exit the Pythonicus,and proceed onto the Dock. JACKSILLUS(SHOUTING) Hey princess,how about becoming my firstmate aboard my new vessel?!We would make a good team!What do ya say?! Alonna turns,and proceeds towards the city.Her three, companions does likewise. JACKSILLUS Oh well..i tried. Jacksillus mans the helm.The Pythonicus and it's new captain,slowly pulls away,from the dock.And heads out, towards the open sea. EXT-STEPPE-VOTHINIA-DAY Thousands of Vothinian troops,alongside hordes of Giant Wingless Demons,stand in formation,on a great, arid plain!King Hiss,and his Field Marshals,who are dressed in full armor,sit on their mounts.Surveying the troops. FIELD MARSHAL #1 The Demons follow orders perfectly,sire.They will be very efficient,in battle.All that they require, is your command,my lord. KING HISS Good.Tommorow we march,for Oleddon. EXT-OLEDDON-DAWN The rays from the early morning sun,shine down on the magnificent city of Oleddon.Bathing it in a majestic light.As streams of refugees,from the conqered Desert realms,file into the city. INT-STUDY-IVORY TOWER-OLEDDON-DAWN King Lightaxe,and the wise old Sorcerer,Tormellon, stand in front,of a great window,of the study.Staring down at the refugees.As they file pass the guards, stationed at the city gates. KING LIGHTAXE Look at them Tormellon,so many of them. TORMELLON yes.They have been pouring in,for two days, now. KING LIGHTAXE Soon we shall,run out of space.There is no way, that we can contain,them all. TORMELLON Once again we have become,a beacon of light,in this hour of darkness.To shelter,and give hope,to those who have,lost their's. KING LIGHTAXE I have a feeling,that before all of this is over, all that we shall,have to rely on,is hope. King Lightaxe strides out,of the Study,leaving Tormellon alone. INT -THRONEROOM-PALACE-OLEDDON King Lightaxe,Tormellon,along with the Ambassadors, of the four Realms,sit in the Throneroom.The center, of attention in the room,is a Tall Dark,Bearded,Man. Dressed in Long regal garments.His voice,fills the entire room,as he speaks. BEARDED MAN I implore you,all of you,ride back with us!Help us free our people,and reclaim our Lands!Send forth, your Armies!Together we can defeat,Erubus!I throw myself,at your mercy!Please recognize our plight! You must come to our aid!What is your answer? The Ambassadors converse,among themselves,as King Light axe,sits contemplating the matter.The Bearded Man, stands awaiting their answer.Suddenly,a Winged, and Radiant being,appears in the Throneroom!Filling the entire room,with light! TORMELLON(reverently) An Ancient! ANCIENT The answer is no,Sultan Hasheed.To ride to Arabul's aid,at this time,would serve no purpose.But know that, the hour to liberate,your people,and your Lands,shall come.But that hour,is not now. The Sultan bows,as the Ancient comes down to the floor. ANCIENT There is a pressing matter,at hand.War is coming. The Vothinians,are marching towards your city!Along with fifty thousand Demons! KING LIGHTAXE Fifty thousand?! How soon will they arrive? ANCIENT By Daybreak.We have much preparing,to do. EXT-FOREST-NORTHLANDS-DAY Our four heroes,endure the frigid North air.As they trek across,the uneven Forest floor.Godon walks, alongside Princess Alonna. GODON So Princess,or should i say,your highness..if we survive this quest,have you ever wondered,about what you will do,after all of this,is over? ALONNA Yes.Quite often Godon.If my mother did not survive, at the hands,of the Vothinians,the task of leading my people,will fall to me.It will be up to me,to lead,my people,into a better tomorrow.I pray the Goddess,bestows her wisdom,upon me.That i may be a good,and just ruler. GODON I feel that you,will make a great Queen. Alonna smiles. ALONNA And what are your plans,for the future,young Gnome? GODON I don't know.I guess after all of this is over.. i shall return home,to Haldorath.And resume my Chores. Soon the four heroes,come up on a: SMALL VILLAGE-DAY comprised of small,Stone houses.Everything is still,and quiet.There is not a sign,of life,in the Village anywhere.The Guardians proceed,down it's narrow,and muddy streets. ARADEUS This village appears to,be abandoned. VAJIIC It is too quiet.Be wary.I sense great evil here. They slowly advance,through the Village.Suddenly a man,comes running down the street,towards our heroes! His clothes are torn,and bloody!There is fright in his eyes. MAN(SHOUTING) Please,help me!Help me please! The man falls,to his knees! MAN(TERRIFIED) You have to help me!please! ARADEUS What happened here?! MAN They came during the night!They killed everyone!Everyone is dead!I can still, hear their screams!The Women,children.. they're all dead!They killed them all!! ALONNA You have to calm down.Relax.Tell us,who came during the night? As the frightend villager,is about to tell, a sharp Demonic Scream,pierces the air! MAN It's them!They're back!we're all dead!All of us!We're all dead!! The man frantically gets to his feet,and runs away!Only to meet,his demise at the TALONS,of a large winged Demon! VAJIIC Demons! Aradeus,and Alonna draw their swords!Vajiic stands ready!His staff in hand!And Godon:stands petrified! Demons rush out,at the Guardians,from all directions! Godon seeks shelter,as our Heroes,and the Demons,fight! With Alonna,Vajiic,and Aradeus,fighting in unison,the Demons numbers,start to dwindle!But dozens more,begin pouring into the streets!Quickly advancing towards our heroes!Alonna swiftly retreats her sword,and prepares, her bow! VAJIIC It's an Ambush! Aradeus channels energy,up to the Blade of his Sword, and begins,to fend off Demons,left and right!Alonna picks off attacking demons,with her bow!Suddenly, Vajiic goes into meditation!Rocks,rise from the ground,and begin orbiting around his body! Suddenly the rocks,shoot out in all directions!They ricochet off the Stonewalls,of the houses,at high speeds!Impacting and Killing demons,with each deadly pass!Suddenly a Gigantic Demon,burst through the wall, of the Stone House,directly behind Alonna! But the daughter,of Queen Taramis,is alert!She fits two arrows,on her bow,and sends them speeding,into the Demon's vital organs!Before the Large Demon collapses,green acid from it's wicked,maw,splatters onto Alonna's breastplate!Burning it's way through,to her skin! Alonna screams,and falls to her knees,as Aradeus runs to help her!At that very moment,in: EXT-WILDERNESS-DAY Queen Taramis,and her Warriors,are progressing across, the countryside,when suddenly,the Queen,falls to her knees,holding her bosom!Her Subordinates,rush to aid her! 1st SURBORDINATE My lady,are you alright?! QUEEN TARAMIS Yes..yes.I am fine.A pain just shot,through me.The likes of which,i have never known! EXT-VILLAGE-NORTHLANDS-DAY Alonna lies on the ground,uncounscious.Aradeus,and Vajiic,stand guarding,their injured friend!Even as they are surrounded,by dozens of large,black,leathery Winged,Demons!The two Warriors,stand ready.waiting for the Demons to attack! ARADEUS What are they waiting for? Aradeus question,is soon answered.The throng of Demons, part as a Winged and Hooded figure,wearing long black garments,slowly approaches!The strange robed figure, greets them with a bow.An Icy Voice emanates,from beneath it's hood: ROBED FIGURE Well,well,well.What have we here?The little Ranger of Vallachia!Along with a little Elf,a Gnome,and a Princess!All alone,and so very far away,from home!Sent by Tormellon,to try to stop me.Why you seem perplexed Aradeus.Is this any way,to greet an old friend? ARADEUS Who are you?How do you know my name? The robed figure,removes his hood.Revealing himself,to be our old friend: MORRABUS! ARADEUS Impossible!You were slain,in Zaulta! MORRABUS You look displeased to see me.This should be a time to rejoice!How about we catch up,on old times? By way of Sorcerey,the evil resurrected, Sorcerer,yanks Aradeus off the ground,and suspends him in mid air! MORRABUS Now lets see..where were we last?Oh yes!i remember.. I was about to kill you! Again by way of his Dark Magic,he frees the Sword, from Aradeus hand!The Sword begins a deadly spin, before Aradeus!It's rotation becomes faster,and faster!As the Ranger,is about to prepare for the Death blow,Vajiic levitates a Stone,from the ground!And sends it speeding,into Morrabus fore head! The Evil Sorcerer's concentration breaks!Aradeus falls,to the ground! VAJIIC(SHOUTING) Aradeus,come quickly! Aradeus grabs his Sword,and rejoins Vajiic.Godon scurrys from behind,a pile,of wood.Rejoining his two companions!Vajiic raises his Staff,Tele- porting himself,and his friends away! MORRABUS (to the demons) They must not escape!Find them,and destroy them! EXT-DEFENSE WALLS-OLEDDON-DAY There is a hub of activity,upon the walls of Oleddon. Knights rush,to and fro,fortifying the walls,and pre- paring Cannons,as King Lightaxe,and the Ancient, observe from a Defense Tower,of the wall. EON Everything is nearly prepared.Now i must take,my leave of you.There are other matters,to which i must attend. KING LIGHTAXE You are leaving?! Now?! But Your presence alone,gives my Knights,hope!If you leave now- The Ancient interrupts. ANCIENT Fear not,King Lightaxe.I shall not abandon you,in this dark hour.I shall return,at the time,of your greatest need.Until then,Mortal! Eon flys off,into the Heavens.Leaving King Lightaxe, alone in the Tower,staring out over,the lush green hills,of Oleddon. EXT-HILLY COUNTRYSIDE-DAY A green,and peaceful,countryside.Everything is serene.Until suddenly,a great white flag,bearing two intertwined Snakes,is seen rising over the hills!It's bearer is revealed to be,an armor clad Vothinian!Behind the Standard Bearer,marches thousands more of Armor clad,Vothinian Troops.Along with Gigantic Demons. Great Cannon wheels,tear into the Earth,as teams of Horses,pull them across,the green Countryside. King Hiss,rides admidst his Generals.A smile of Anticipation crosses his face.As they slowly, progress,towards Oleddon. EXT-CASTLE RUINS- WOODS- NORTHLANDS-NIGHT Our heroes have taken shelter,in the ruins of, a once great Castle.Aradeus and Godon,kneel beside Alonna,who is still lying uncounscious. Vajiic returns,with a handful,of freshly pulled, plants.He quickly applies,the plant's Juices,to her wounds. VAJIIC I have good news,and bad. ARADEUS what is the good news? VAJIIC She has a very high fever.She will need help,or she may perish.But,this salve,should comfort her temporarily. GODON And the bad news? VAJIIC The Demons are fast approaching,our immeadiate vicinity.We must take our leave,of this place.
Copyright © 2007 Willie Travis Jr |