The T'suth Empire (Plot)

Part one: Prey, and Predator

Once upon a time, tens of thousands of years ago, the world was ruled by a religious group called the T'zei-dai, a large group of "peaceful" users of Mana. These people take everything they do seriously, as it is tradition, even going as far as to banish or even kill those who break their tradition.

A long time ago, about 15,000 years ago, a group of T'zei-dai were sent to investigate a mysterious disappearance of a large colony of people that were close to the power of Mana. As they approached the city the people once inhabited they felt a cold, almost dark feeling in the air that got stronger as they continued. As they made it deeper into the city they felt as if they were being watched by some dark, evil figure. They pulled out and ignited their blades, not wanting to take any chances. They continued through despite the feelings getting worse, but eventually it started to get to them. They started swinging their blades at random objects, thinking they saw something move, they started getting angry that they couldn't find what was causing this dark feeling. They finally tried to use the light side of Mana to keep the darkness away, but ultimately failed and caused themselves to get taken more by it, Making them more angry, more aggressive, more... Hateful. Eventually they got to the point where they started murdering each other, stabbing each other in the back or fighting head on. Eventually only one "T'zei-dai" stood. They looked around, realizing what they've just done, but they didn't feel sadness, nor grief... But they felt... Joy. They felt alive after all that, like they just released all the anger and hatred they've ever felt towards the world. They started destroying things, slicing down statues and bringing down small buildings. Eventually they destroyed almost everything in the city., But they wanted more. Eventually they started crushing the debris with Mana, turning them into small rocks. While they were having their fun, they sensed someone behind them and turned around, slicing their blade through them. When they looked up they noticed the old man with long gray hair and a long gray beard staring down at them. They immediately noticed the slice across the man's chest but it seemed to not effect him, but instead started to heal right in front of their eyes. They looked in in shock, taking a few steps back and loosening their grip in shock. The old man laughed before looking down at the T'zei-dai. "You... Have been corrupted young one. You now seek power, and embrace hatred and anger to gain it... You have broken off from the light side... And ventured into the dark. You have no idea of the power that you currently possess... Maybe I could-" the man was cut off by the person charging at them, swinging their blade frantically and clumsily at the man. They tried using their Mana powers, but it wasn't effecting him. They them jumped into the air in order to slice the man in half, but were caught mid-air in a Mana grip. "Young fool..." The man said, disappointed "You could've been a great student... You still can. Just allow me to teach you in the ways of the darkness and show you power that you never knew could exist". They thought about it for a second before the man dropped them down onto the ground, but instead of attacking him immediately, they decided to join him. They put their hand out "I'm in... But what is cost? Everything has a cos-" he was cut off by the man putting his finger on their lips "Ababa, No cost... I will teach you the ways of darkness for... Free, per-say". They were skeptical at first, but when the man reached down and shook their hand they knew they had made a mistake, but couldn't quite pin-point how or why. The man turned and started to walk away, signalling for them to follow.

Part Two: One of Many.

They followed the man for what seemed like hours, following him through forests, ancient ruins, and even a large canyon. They felt as if they had been walking 100 miles, but I reality it had only been maybe 7 or 8. Finally they arrived at a large cave entrance. They watched as the man entered into the cave, but were hesitant themselves to follow him. They looked inside and saw what looked to be six, maybe 7 figures standing with blades that had a strange red outline that they had never seen. They walked into the cave finally after being signalled in by the strange man. as they walked they could notice more and more of these black cloaked figures amassing around the cave. They walked into what seemed like a training room, swords and armor scattered across the floor. "Sit, now" the man said in a stern tone. They sat immediately down and looked up at the man, who had pulled out a red gem and was holding it in his hand. "Do you know what this is, young one" -the man asked- "It's a Mana gem, but one like I've never seen before" -they said, eyeing it and studying it- "of course it's not, it's a red Mana gem... corrupted by Darkness and infused with strength! It's is the main weapon of us dark warriors..." -he said, putting it up to his eye before turning to them- "Now, It's time for you to get your own gem" -he said as he pulled out a green Mana gem- "in order to become one of us, you need to corrupt your gem to prove that you are one of darkness like us!" -he said in a tone that was unlike how he'd been before- "Now! Are you up to it! Or did I just waste my time on you..." -he stared them right in the face with a mean, strict face- "Yes, I am up to the task..." -they said as he took the green gem from the man's hand and put it between their own-