History of Rock

Legacy of Ker'el

Ker'el the Golden was a mighty king, one who ruled with kindness and
determination. His city was known as Goldencrest, located on the Plane
of Suns. Bright and prosperous was this city, attracting travelers from
all corners of the dimensional web. His rule was legendary, one which
brought wealth and happiness to all of his subjects.
Besides being an influential king, Ker'el was also one of the greatest
wizards to ever live. He used his magic to aid those in need, creating
miracles and feats that would go down in history as some of the most
magnificent spells ever invoked. He had several apprentices, each one
chosen not for their mystical skill, but for their pure heart and kind
intentions.
With these apprentices, Ker'el began the construction of several
mystical monoliths. These monoliths were to be used as a powerful arcane
circle, each one placed on a different plane in the dimensional web.
Their positions surrounded the Plane of Suns, making Goldencrest the
focal point for all of their magical energy. There were six in all, each
one tuned into one of the ancient magics. Powerful entities were created
to guard these monoliths, to prevent anyone from tampering with them
until Ker'el could complete his objective.
When this mysterious objective was revealed some were overjoyed and
others flew into fits of rage that have been unparalleled through the
avenues of time. War had always had a place on the dimensional web, as
different races fought against each other. It was a reality that all but
Ker'el believed was unchangeable. With his six monoliths he planned to
harness enough magic to end all wars for ever, creating an endless peace
under his rule.
Many believed Ker'el had finally succumbed to the madness that
haunted great wizards in their old age. As Ker'el began the ritual to
end all war, several of his own apprentices and mages from outside races
attacked Goldencrest's mystical temple which was at the exact center of
the circle of monoliths. Ker'el was slain as his lips were about to
invoke the final words of his spells, and for the briefest of moments
all those who betrayed Ker'el breathed a sigh of relief.... until the
backlash of mystical energy smashed into the Plane of Suns ripping apart
all that was within.
The backwash of energy could be felt at the farthest rim of the
dimensional web, sending mages sprawling with its sheer power. Several
of the planes directly surrounding Goldencrest took heavy damage, many
cities and races falling to the explosion. Within mere seconds the once
magnificent city of Goldencrest was left in ruins, taking with it all
those who lived within its walls.
Some mourn for Ker'el, though most curse his name for bringing such
destruction into existence. With the fall of his great rule, several
other races began to vie for control. There goals were the same, to take
control over the monoliths of Ker'el and complete what he failed to do,
to seize control over the whole dimensional web.


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