Full Synopsis

Episode 1 of Atis’s Gaze is the first episode of the web series created by Ken Krath using RPG Maker. It is titled **This Is Not Your First Battle Men** and it introduces some of the characters and the setting of the story.

The episode begins with a young child, Talia, and her mother watching the wedding parade of King Elow-buf of Granthar, a kingdom that has just found peace after a series of wars. Elow-buf is accompanied by his battlegist Ciro, and his friend Narboz.

Their joy is shattered by a sudden attack from a large army of demons. Ciro advises Elow-buf to escape and save his fiancé. As they reach Granthar’s gates, they see that Atliam, a powerful nation, has allied with the demons. Ciro tries to protect Granthar, but he faces a mysterious and deadly warrior who kills him.

The episode ends with Narboz trying to avenge Ciro, but he is no match for the warrior. The warrior spares Narboz and tells him to protect his king, Elow-buf.

Episode 2 of Atis's Gaze starts when Elow-buf storms into the tower, where two winged-demons have already invaded. He quickly makes his way to Amalazia’s room, where he finds a shocking sight: the wing-demons are dead, and Amalazia is unharmed. Amalazia is clueless about what happened, but they suspect a Deity’s intervention. Elow-buf breaks the news of an invading army. Suddenly, a boulder crashes into the tower, but Elow-buf shields Amalazia from the impact and they manage to get out alive. Narboz catches up to Elow-buf and Amalazia and informs them of Ciro's death, infuriating Elow-buf. He plans to avenge Ciro by joining the fray, but Amalazia stops him and urges him to flee.

Episode 3 of Atis’s Gaze shows the escape of Elow-buf, Amalazia, and Narboz from Granthar and the confrontation of Queen Leema and Drakth.

The episode begins with Narboz breaking Amalazia’s throne to reveal a secret passage. Elow-buf insists on taking his mother Queen Leema with them, but she arrives and refuses to leave. She bids farewell to them and asks Amalazia to make her son happy. Narboz collapses the passage behind them as they flee through an underground cave.

Queen Leema stays on the throne and faces Drakth, who led the attack on Granthar. He is accompanied by two mysterious figures, presumably from Atliam, The Red Zen and Durgil. The Red Zen tries to force Leema off the throne, but he is stopped by Drakth. He orders a soldier to force Leema instead, but the soldier is killed by The Red Zen, who claims he was not in control of himself.

Drakth reveals that Leema is protected by Seviri, the god of death. He suspects that Seviri has given Leema free will, which allows her to choose how she dies. Drakth wonders how he will get rid of her.

Elow-buf, Amalazia, and Narboz decide to head to a clearing to plan their next move.

In Episode 4, Elow-buf, Narboz, and Amalazia decide to make their way to Osolith, a fortified Garrison Fort where they hope to gather rations for the long journey to Illiysia, a mysterious land that has no diplomatic relations with Granthar. Amalazia is worried and skeptical about this idea, but before they can discuss it further, they are ambushed by a horde of demons. Elow-buf fights them off with his sword, The Grim Gaze, which reveals a dark power as it consumes a demon’s essence. Amalazia is taken hostage by a cruel Demon Commander who is loyal to Vrud, the King of Tireg and Narboz’s uncle. Vrud appears and taunts a hapless Narboz and Elow-buf. Suddenly, a shield flies out of nowhere and smashes the Demon Commander, freeing Amalazia. Elow-buf takes advantage of the distraction and slashes the Demon Commander with his sword. The shield continues to pummel the demons, while Vrud unleashes a fearsome attack on Amalazia. The shield blocks his attack and we finally see see the shield-bearer emerge behind Vrud, and severely stabs him, killing Vrud and ending the episode.

The 5th episode opens with a scene of Granthar under the occupation of the Demon army. Atliam and Demon soldiers patrol the streets, while the mysterious swordsman from Episode 1 shows his incredible speed to an arrogant Atliam knight who mocks him.

Meanwhile, in the castle of Granthar, Drakth scolds Ciro and Durgil for letting Elow-buf, Amalazia, and Narboz escape through a secret passage. However, it is revealed that Durgil is a Battlegist who can match Ciro on the battlefield, but is mute. Drakth also surmises that the winged Demon killed in Episode 2 was slain by a power similar to what Vrud wields.

Prathos interrupts their conversation and receives his generous reward from Drakth, who asks him why he spared Narboz’s life. Drakth then offers Prathos another tempting bounty: Prince Gnesix “The Heartbreaker” of Algail. Prathos accepts the offer and says he is eager to face Gnesix, whom he seems to know personally. He thinks Gnesix’s power has grown since they last met. Prathos leaves, but not before Cleric Rodson, a priest of Granthar, enters and has an audience with Drakth.

In Episode 6 Elow-buf, Narboz, and Amalazia continue their journey to Osolith and talk about the recent events in the clearing and the mysterious Shield-bearer who rescued Amalazia. Amalazia has some doubts about the stranger, but Elow-buf and Narboz trust him because they felt a calm aura from him.

As they approach Osolith, they see the impressive fortifications of the garrison, but they also notice the corpses of demons along the mountain path. Narboz hopes that the garrison is still standing, since he does not see any dead Osolith soldiers. However, his hope is dashed when they enter the walls of Osolith and find a scene of carnage with Osolith soldiers among the slain.

Elow-buf is furious and wonders how the impenetrable fortress that resisted the Gryzz People in the Second Gryzz Wars could have fallen so easily to the demons.

They explore the keep and hear a noise coming from Lord Cileh’s throne room, the warden of Osolith. The episode ends with the trio preparing to ambush whoever or whatever is inside.

In Episode 7 Elow-buf, Narboz, and Amalazia storm Lord Cileh’s throne room and find him dead on his throne. They also see a Gryzz named Lyrzz standing next to him. Elow-buf accuses Lyrzz of being a traitor who allied with the Demon army, but Lyrzz denies it. He says he is on a reconnaissance mission from his Flamma, Rhine, to gather information on the Demon Army from Granthar. He also says he helped Lord Cileh defend the garrison.

Elow-buf believes him and tells him that Ciro is dead. Narboz takes off his armor and tries to heal a wound, but a surviving Demon stabs him with a spear. Lyrzz kills the Demon as Elow-buf pulls out the spear from Narboz. Amalazia tends to Narboz who falls unconscious.

Elow-buf curses the Deities for his bad luck and wonders what to do next. Two Gryzz arrive and warn them that another legion of Demons is coming. Elow-buf asks Lyrzz to prove his loyalty by fighting with him and holding Osolith, but Lyrzz advises him to retreat and save Narboz. Reluctantly, Elow-buf agrees and shows them an alternate path through the mountain where they can rest.

They reach the other side of the mountain and Lyrzz volunteers to keep watch while Amalazia and Elow-buf rest and pray for Narboz’s survival.

Sure, I can summarize all 7 parts for you. Here is a summary:

* Part 1: King Elow-buf of Granthar and his fiancé Amalazia are attacked by a Demon army and their ally Atliam on their wedding day. Elow-buf’s battlegist Ciro is killed by a mysterious swordsman.
* Part 2: Elow-buf rescues Amalazia from the tower where she was unharmed by two winged Demons. They escape with Narboz, Elow-buf’s friend and Ciro’s brother.
* Part 3: Elow-buf, Amalazia, and Narboz flee through a secret passage under Amalazia’s throne. Elow-buf’s mother Queen Leema stays behind and faces Drakth, the leader of the Demon army. Drakth reveals that Leema is protected by Seviri, the god of death.
* Part 4: Elow-buf, Amalazia, and Narboz head to Osolith, a garrison fort. They are ambushed by a horde of Demons led by Vrud, the King of Tireg and Narboz’s uncle. Amalazia is taken hostage by a Demon Commander, but she is freed by a shield-bearer who kills Vrud.
* Part 5: Granthar is under the occupation of the Demon army and Atliam. The mysterious swordsman from part 1, Prathos, shows his speed to an Atliam knight. Drakth scolds Ciro and Durgil for letting Elow-buf and his companions escape. Prathos, a bounty hunter who spared Narboz’s life, receives a new bounty from Drakth: Prince Gnesix of Algail. Cleric Rodson, a priest of Granthar, has an audience with Drakth.
* Part 6: Elow-buf, Amalazia, and Narboz reach Osolith and find it overrun by Demons. They hear a noise in Lord Cileh’s throne room and prepare to ambush the intruder.
* Part 7: Elow-buf, Amalazia, and Narboz find Lord Cileh dead and a Gryzz named Lyrzz in his throne room. Lyrzz claims he is an ally who helped Lord Cileh defend the garrison. Narboz is injured by a Demon and they retreat through an alternate path in the mountain. Lyrzz keeps watch while Amalazia and Elow-buf rest and pray for Narboz’s survival.
* Part 8: Drakth arrives in Algail and confronts Ramuk, who hopes for his son Gnesix’s return. Drakth boasts about his conquests and his power. Laks, a Deity, tries to kill Drakth with a weapon, but Drakth breaks it. Ramuk is puzzled by Laks’s intervention.
* Part 9: Lyrzz gives his mount to Elow-buf to take Narboz to Illiysia for healing. Voklom becomes the king of Tireg and is advised by a magic blade and Drakth. Drakth wants him to send The Shattering Eclipse to Illiysia with a hidden agenda.
* Part 10: Elow-buf and his companions reach a village where they are recognized by their sword. Narboz is taken to an inn and is healed by a mysterious spell. Elow-buf wants to visit an island in the river, but someone knocks on his door.
* Part 11: Elow-buf sees Narboz alive and well. They go to the island with Amalazia. Elow-buf meets a wraith who tells him about his sword and Seviri. They return to the shore and see the village destroyed.