Emidas Act 6: The Weight of The World
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Emidas stood before the castle walls of the enemy; the one who had led the other 11 villages to attack against him. The name of the village was called Centraland, but the people of the region have always referred to it as “The Base of All Coins”; for they wielded immense power on all financial operations.
EMIDAS (shouting loud and clear): “I’ve come to make peace! As you can see I am alone, and am here to speak with your leader.”
After waiting a few moments for an envoy to appear from the gates, Emidas hears a cacophony of whistling air…10,000 arrows let loose into the sky and head straight for our hero.
Knowing the attack was no threat to the new sharding abilities of the Beast, Emidas stands still and lets the light swords make quick work of the volley.
EMIDAS (murmurs under his breath): “This is useless, I’ve got to go straight to the one in charge.”
He opens a portal into a secure location within the castle walls, but he cannot pass through! There appears to be some kind of force field stopping Emidas from breaching the castle walls. With haste, he turns around to try and speak to the other villages.
After making his way one by one to the other 11 tribes, Emidas is only able to successfully convince 9 of them to join Elrond. He explains to each receptive leader how he has been endowed with great gifts…and that he is able to provide safety and security for any villager whose heart remains true to Elrond…He gathers all of the people found in these allied towns, and along with the villagers of Elrond, he creates a utopia, centered on knowledge, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. He sets up a marketplace where people can freely exchange goods and services, without heavy taxation and overhead. In time, the village of Elrond thrives and turns into a nation of its own.
One day when Emidas was busy reviewing construction plans in his chambers, the hairs on the back of his neck stand up straight. The papers in his room began to be blown around by a powerful aura, and 3 figures dressed in robes appeared around him.
THE ELDER WIZARD: “Emidas…at long last we meet.”
EMIDAS: “By what right do you enter a man’s chambers without his permission? Identify yourselves, NOW.”
THE WARRIOR WIZARD: “Watch your tongue boy. You and all your people would have been crushed by the armies of the twelve had we not intervened!”
Suddenly it dawns on him, “W-wait…what?…huh?…was it the three of you that sent me the letter that led me to the Beast?”
THE ALL SEEING WIZARD: “Emidas we would have preferred to stay out of human affairs, but the enemy left us no choice. A grave threat has their eyes on you, for you threaten the very existence of the powers that be. They now realize the Chosen One has finally appeared to challenge their reign over all mankind.”
Through the night, these mystical beings explain the greater war at large. They tell Emidas he must gather Earth’s strongest warriors, and prepare humanity for a massive future event.
THE ALL SEEING WIZARD: “By the year 2022 the enemy will have amassed enough power to throw the world into chaos. You must use your light shards to position heroes throughout the Earth, and train the next generation of men and women to stand tall against the greatest threat the world has ever known.”
EMIDAS: “…2022?…That’s not for another several hundred years, what impact could I possibly have in a war that won’t happen while I am alive?”
THE ELDER WIZARD: “Emidas…sweet child…We are truly sorry. It was an undue burden we have placed upon you. When you merged with The Blockchain Trilemma, you received all of its abilities…You cannot age or die until your mission is fulfilled…”
EMIDAS: “You mean to tell me… I have to stand by and watch while everyone I have ever known or loved turns to dust?…”
THE WARRIOR WIZARD: “You were the only human capable of shouldering this burden without becoming corrupted. We will guide you when you need us most, but we cannot interfere too much with the affairs of men.”
THE THREE WIZARDS IN UNISON: “IT IS UP TO YOU TO SAVE YOUR OWN REALM! YOU MUST DEFEAT THE ENEMY AT ALL COSTS!”
500 years later…
