Seraphim History Bk. I
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Title: The Seraphims' History.
Author: Ian Fallenhope
-- Part One --
Much has to be said for the preservence of History, and Records, of the land. Amongst the many great heroes, and villains of this realm, there are many deeds great and small. Some have vast impacts on the realm, others, not as significant. As such, the History and Records of the lesser known are of significant importance as well, as their impact, and influence on the events of this time. It has been deemed to me, to record the History of the Seraphims.
The first Seraphim to come to Britain was an aspiring young mage-to-be, named Rohan Seraphim. The times were harder then in those days, and much toil went for little reknown, and even less gold in the pocket. Magery, as such, was an expensive profession, and Rohan found it necessary to take up arms as a mainline defense against the perils of the world. Over time, his warrior skills grew adeptly, and his mage skills became less and less practiced. It was about this time he came upon a new traveller to the realm, and hence began a friendship, that would change the waifs life forever in this world.
Tanar'Ri was her name, and although she was fair to look at, when she introduced Rohan to her sister Devil, Rohan became enthralled with Devil. As much time as he could spare, he spent side by side with Devil, and they explored the new world of Trammel. I say "new" world, because at this time it was a new land, akin to the world they both grew up in, but unhoused and wild still. Many hours were spent together hunting, exploring, and they became very close. During this time, Rohans brother Terhan an archer came to the world and was to become friends with Tanar'Ri. As the time drew near to Lord British's opening of the land to housing, they were all busy preparing to build their home. It was then, in that time Devil had approached Rohan with the idea of marriage. Rohan, not one for hastiness in such matters, proclaimed that he would think on this. He wanted most of all to be secure in his skill, and the ability to provide, as he confided to me later.
So, came the great day after many trials that they finally had enough to build a home, and a fine home it was! A 2 story villa in the northern lands above the Chaos shrine, to the north of the Lords roadway, set nicely on the coast of a great inland bay. The couples had found a home, and then came from afar a friend of the Seraphims. A surly man, of the scribes trade, and an aspiring alchemist, and mage Doc Anthrax, and soon after came I.
The Seraphims being fair folk, who were interested in the people in the world they shared were apt to pick up strays who were new to the lands as they once were. That is when Rohan, in need of an aide to supply his business trade took a waif under him named Uziel, to help him. In return for Uziels services, Rohan paid for his craft skills and an adequate salary to help Uziel to build his own skill, and self-reliance. On his completion of an order, Rohan would take his new protege' out to train him in the ways of the world, and Uziel fast became an adeptly skilled hunter as well. Uziel, now confident and strong, decided he wanted to fulfill his ambitions in the world as a paladin knight, and begged leave of service. Reluctant to lose his friend, Rohan agreed. To Rohans surprise, the young lad in his earnestness and gratitude, found another to replace him. Rohan as with Uziel, made the new traveller the same offer.
Henceforth became Sam a great friend, and ally to the Seraphim clan. Sam, was eager to explore the world, and accepted the new duties beyond Rohans expectations. Always curious about the world, and full of many questions was Sam. Which led him to excell as a student, and an archer. As much time as Rohan could spare away from his beloved Devil, he was with Sam, or Doc or myself, instructing us on his philosophy and teaching the virtues. Whereupon, I took it upon myself to become as he had kindly demonstrated to me, with a new foundling Sascha Kallendre. But, more of this tale later. As all were flourishing in their respective skills and trades, and life seemed to be rich with laughter, and adventures, Rohan finally agreed to wed his beloved Devil.
Terhan Seraphim, unlike his brother, was quicker to smile and jest, and in his quest to be an archer, found that he shared an interest in the forest animals he often ran across while hunting. So, he explored the world of taming, and was very pleased with the ease of which he excelled at his new-found hobby, along with a growing curiosity for wisps. It was at Terhans suggestion that I looked more closly at those mysterious entities.
It wasn't long though before Terhan had a choice to make, as was Rohan struggling with one of his own. Terhan was torn between his love of arhery, and his love of taming, and there wasn't enough time (or skill) for both. Rohan had his own struggle within as well. Although mentally and physically adept at magery, he found more and more that his path was being held to weaponry. At long last he made the hard choice. The Gods seemed opposed to him being a great mage, and so, he gave up the craft to fully become a warrior, using magery only as a method of travel.
So it was with great effort he transformed from mental strength to dexterity. Terhan as well made his choice, and dropped his beloved taming. Whereupon chance had it, that I took it up. I was a mage, and a scribe, and although profficient in both, Terhans love of taming had inspired me. As I listened to him exclaim his new tames, it kindled in my imagination, a sense of knowing I could do it. So, there we were, Rohan the warrior, Terhan the archer, Doc Anthrax the alchemist, mage, scribe, Ian Fallenhope the mage tamer, and Sascha Kallendre the mysterious pupil of Rohans and myself. Now for Sascha's tale. Sascha came to us, a horrible wretch, but her need for survival in this world was so severe, and Rohans stature so trustworthy, that she accepted our friendship.
As she confided in me and Terhan mostly, Rohan was unaware of her origins, and background. From a nice family was she born to, but, they had met their fate at the hands of roving Daemons. She was taken as a slave, and was raised by these foul beasts til her captor was slain in a bitter power struggle under the Collector of Souls bidding to usurp the Lord of the Abyss. She accidently fled into a gate opened by one of the escaping party, and found herself within this world. Not knowing or trusting of the ways of Man, she was hungry and frightened beyond all measures. It took hours of coercion, and coaxing for Rohan to win her trust, but, she finally agreed to accept his help. So, as like with Uziel, and Sam, Sasche undertook Rohans advice, and skill training, and fast became a great swordswoman. As time wore on, she eventually began even to laugh, and smile, and when she did, she emitted a beauty that lay hidden beneath the sorrows she carried.
Although we became close, she was still often distant and remorseful, even to me. It was this hidden sorrow that she finally succumbed to, after several mishaps in dealings with others of this world. A note she laid on my pillow explained most of what I had sensed. In her time spent with the daemons, she grew to understand them. Unlike humans, daemons are deamons and are driven by the same forces of Darkness. So, it was with heavy heart and love for our kindness that she fled to her doom. Carefully replacing all that had been given to her, and moreso, she snuck off to meet her fate.