Since my previous thread with the title "Hello." had been archived and no more replies are allowed, I've decided to create another.

Shameless self promotion:
For those of you who haven't know, I'm Andan, from Indonesia, if you know where that is. Actually, I'm not new in this forum. A couple of years ago I had stalked this community with pointless trash-talking, endless name-changing, and such. Some of you oldies, if you still roam around here, might have a clue. Here are some ID that I've used: Indonesian_Knight, Indonesian_Militia, Fantasy_Kid, Garuda, and many others. Ring a bell? Well, let's cut that issue for now, since that wasn't the main purpose of this thread. I'm back here, trying to extend the life of AOK scenario-designing, which had survived for a long while, thanks to the devoted designers out there. Hopefully, I'll be able to make a good one myself.

The campaign:

"FIGHT AGAINST FATE"
^{There's always a hope, even though slight, to fight against our fate.}

The story
Athalus, the red mage. Zegrevia, the blue sorceress. The two rulers who beared the power to control mana. Supported by an army of formidable and loyal warriors, they managed to establish a magnificient empire. The kingdom of Infernion, covered the southern lands. The queendom of Halberde which laid covered in winter, to the north.
As their reign continued, both leaders began to be extremely greedy for conquest. They wanted to rule over the whole Land. They then marched outside the border to expand their territory, taking over local tribes either by force or through a more "diplomatic" way: demanding their surrender. This was done with ease, thanks to the power of mana, reinforced by the power of steel. The conquest would then lead both to an encounter.
Understandably, neither would surrender their own territory. Neither would give up their ambitions. They would do anything in order to fulfill the demands and satisfy the needs. As a result, a long-lasting war took place. That was widely known as The Elemental Domination. The two nations clashed. Many battles had been fought on the Land. Many souls were slain, knights and civilians. There were no mercy between either sides. Nevertheless, Athalus and Zegrevia never succeed to defeat each other. None can surpass each other as their powers are equal.
The war never ceased. Each battle was truly devastating, causing heavy damages to the once-beautiful Land. The Land had turned into chaos. Seeing this, the Deity of Land was enraged. He called upon a massive rainstorm, flooding the battleground, drowning the two demonic rulers into the sea. However, they didn't want the ambitions to fall. In desperation, by using mana power, they shifted their soul into a runestone. And then, storm swallowed them into the abyss.
Their bodies may have vanished, but the runestone which keep their souls still exist, located in the unknown. Somewhere, patiently they're waiting to be awaken. One day will come. The day when the domination continues...

In this campaign, you'll play the role as Rett, a boy whose fate happens to be bearing the accursed runestone where the soul of Athalus was kept. He will then set on a quest, finding a way to destroy the stone. But it won't be an easy task. Along the journey, the soul of Athalus tries to control Rett's mind as his own. And everytime Rett use the destructive power the runestone holds, Athalus consume his soul in exchange, leaving Rett unconscious. On the other hand, the soul of Zegrevia was awaken by Lexus, Rett's step brother. Zegrevia doesn't have trouble to control Lexus's mind, as there's evil deep down in his heart, unlike Rett. Fate has chosen the two to confront each other, turning them from friends into foes. It is their fate to bear the runestone's burden. It is their fate to bear the long-lasting ambitions of the two dark rulers of the past. But still, there's always a chance. There's always a hope, even though slight, to fight against our fate.

The progress
- Prologue ~ The Elemental Domination (100% completed, submitted)
- Chapter I ~ Accursed Destiny (10% completed) (postponed, due to an upcoming test (which I believe is called "SAT" in the States)

The screenshots
- Prologue
Rett's Home
Local Towns
Zegrevia's Castle

- Chapter I
Lensia Village
Lensia Beach
Guild of Warriors

The playtesters
Prologue
- Red Whirlwind
- Mazenzo

The over 50 minute-prologue has been completed and submitted to the Blackskmith. You can find it here. Thanks if you're willing to take your time downloading it.

My thanks.

[This message has been edited by Andanu T (edited 06-29-2007 @ 07:20 AM).]