Demon Hunting Guilds

in 1,878 BCE Tao was very sad and wanted to go in Exile again but Teo Stopped her, in the end the sister’s abandoned the Island and Ended the Magic Empire.

### Precced by

* The Magical Empire
* Xia Dynasty
* The Kassite Dynasty

### Succeded by

* Shang Empire
* Lunar Empire

### Casualties

* About 5,000 Humans
* About 20,000 Demons

# Xia Dynasty

In 1972 BCE, Zhong Kang, after thirty years of rule he names emperor his son Xiang. Xiang fought against several tribes. These included Han Zhuo's tribe.

Han Zhuo ordered his son Jiao to murder Xiang. However, Xiang's wife, Queen Ji, survived and bore a child who would later become king. Shao Kang.

Shao Kang despite facing numerous obstacles, including betrayals within his own family, assassination attempts, and exile, never wavered in his pursuit of justice and his commitment to his people. As Shao Kang grew older, he made arrangements for succession. His son Zhu.

Zhu passed away after ruling for 17 years and was succeeded by his own offspring, Huai who ruled 44 years.

Mang took the throne after his father's death, in the 33rd year of his regime, he moved the capital city from Shangqiu to Yin.

In The year 1,874 BCE, Emperor Mang died and the time has arrived for a new leader to take charge. Henceforth, Emperor Xie rises to power, determined to steer his realm towards prosperity amidst an era of uncertainty.

In The year 1,862 BCE, Prince Zihai, committed an act of impropriety while visiting the area known as Youyi, resulting in his murder at the hands of Mianchen.

Years later, Zihai's successor, Wei, exacted revenge on Mianchen during an invasion of the region. When Xie took over, he established formal relations with neighboring chieftains.

Prince Jiōng succeeded his father Xie and ruled for 21 years. During his reign, he relocated the capital to Western He. His son, Jin, missed his old home and composed a song about it.

# The Great Dragon Emperor

Around the year 1,763 BCE, ten meteors fell onto China and India, leading to countless dragons escaping from their mountain dwellings. Amidst this chaos, Emperor Jin calmed down a massive red dragon which had descended upon Western He City. As a result of this bravery, Jin earned himself the title of being remembered as the Great Dragon Emperor.

Yamuna City was destroyed by 20 scared dragons, Tao, Teo, along with nine asura mages, combined their powers to soothe these enormous creatures and eventually formed the new settlement of "Dhrakuta".

Kong Jia didn't get the throne from his father, the 11th king of Xia Dynasty, because of him being superstitious and absurd. After his father died, his uncle and cousin became the 12th and 13th king of Xia empire.

When they all died mysteriously, in 1,759 BCE Kong Jia finally ascended to the throne and became the 14th king of his country.

The 35 years old King Kong Jia had two dragons, but they were torpid and ill looking. Kong Jia, in an effort to please them, had a pagoda and lake built for them, but sick they remained. And died in the lake.

A year later King Kong Jia named king of the empire his son Gao.

King Gao ruled for 11 years. In the third year of his reign, he returned power to Shiwei, whom Kong Jia had previously banished. Fa, Gao's son and Kong Jia's grandson, lived under Gao's rule. In Gao's seventh year as king, a earthquake occurred at Mount Tai.

Jie son of Fa ascended to the throne in the year 1,728 BCE, At first, his capital was located in Zhenxun where he remained for three years before moving to South of the River. Throughout his rule, Jie engaged in extravagant behaviors such as hosting lavish banquets, practicing polygamy, and carrying out cruel punishment.

Zhong Kang lived 333 years, dying in 1,687 BCE. Emperor Jie of the Xia dynasty had him buried and was the longest-lived documented human without immortality. --we don’t know for sure if he was using magic to stay alive.

Emperor Jie faced defeat at the hands of Tang of Shang, who launched an attack on both Xia and another kingdom named Kunwu. Jie fled and was later caught by Shang forces, leading to the fall of the Xia dynasty.

Afterward, Jie became sick and passed away.

The Shang dynasty was established following these events, with Tang taking power in 1,675 BCE.

# Demon Hunters

Babylon, 1674 BCE.

A young woman named Layla left the city of Babylon during its zenith under King Abi-Eshuh, she embarked on a perilous voyage eastward via caravan along trade routes, passing through deserts dotted with oases, the caravan reached northern reaches of what is now Afghanistan when word arrived that the powerful Hindu Kush Mountains had become infested with rakshasas. Despite the danger posed by these demons, several professional hunters opted to break away from the merchant caravan to tackle the threat head-on. Among them stood Layla, eager to prove herself worthy.

Exhausted yet triumphant, the group returned to the grateful village, where they discussed methods for safeguarding local residents from future attacks.

This exchange sparked an idea within Layla and thus was born the first Demon hunting guild standing ready to confront the darkness whenever called upon.

Fifteen years have passed since Layla founded the first Demon hunting guild, the guild grew substantially and gained recognition throughout Eurasia for addressing dangerous situations.

As requests increased, three more guilds were created.

    1. Laylani Dhar (India) — Layla’s Guild.

    2. Kai Liu (China) – Kai’s Guild.

    3. Shiv ool (India) – Shiv’s Guild.

    4. Ili Xie (China) – Reili’s Guild.

# King Tai Jia

Twenty years later, the King of Shang Empire Tai Jia oversaw the need for more guilds.

King Tai Jia formed a elite league dedicated to safeguarding his subjects from dark powers: the Celestial Guardians Guild.

The Celestial Guardians consisted of handpicked warriors, shamans, and experts trained in various arcane arts, united by their commitment to defend humanity from demons, and other  threats.

Their training included magic techniques, combined with sophisticated tactics for detecting and neutralizing malevolent presences, made the Celestial Guardians peerless defenders.

Under Tai Jia's guidance, the Celestial Guardians became legendary throughout the land, traveling far and wide to root out darkness wherever it may lie. Their bravery inspired generations of peasants, artisans, and nobles alike to seek their aid when confronted with intractable issues beyond mortal remedy. With Tai Jia's support, the Celestial Guardians continued to evolve, incorporating new recruits from disparate backgrounds while maintaining strict adherence to their founding principles.

To honor the king's legacy, the Celestial Guardians established the Tai Jia Prize, awarded annually to exceptional practitioners demonstrating unwavering dedication to protecting mankind from malevolent forces. Recipients came from a plethora of lineages and professions, strengthening the already impressive diversity of the guild's membership.

# Famine

However, from a land far away in the west, the Super volcano of Thera sent ash, sulfur dioxide, and other debris into the atmosphere.

The immediate effects of the eruption have included a decrease in sunlight levels due to blockage of the sun's rays by airborne particles. Temperatures have dropped across much of Asia over one day, potentially affecting agricultural crops and causing food shortages. Animals dependent on sunlight or specific dietary needs have suffered. the sky turned red as a result of the Thera explosion for days.

When disaster struck in the form of a devastating famine, the once vibrant lands of the Tai Jia Kingdom were plunged into chaos and despair. For days, the drought had taken its toll on the crops, leaving fields barren and the populace struggling for survival. Despite the efforts of local authorities and relief workers, hope seemed lost until the arrival of the Celestial Guardians.

They took care of the people and saved them from death, by doing so they solidified their reputation as saviors and symbols of hope.

Following their heroic actions during the Famine, the Celestial Guardians resumed their pursuit of protecting the Tai Jia Kingdom and ensuring stability in the realm. While some members took up administrative roles or focused on teaching future generations, others sought thrilling quests against powerful foes.

Years passed since the famine, and the Celestial Guardians remained steadfast in their duties.

During Emperor Zu Yi's reign, the Shang Dynasty faced numerous challenges both within its borders and abroad. In response to these threats, Zu Yi sought to fortify his empire by forming strategic partnerships with other regional powers.

Under Zu Yi's directives, the Celestial Guardians guild transformed into a well-organized force headed by a chief Archmage reporting directly to the emperor.

Zu Yi's ingenuity didn't stop there. Realizing the importance of education and knowledge dissemination in maintaining his enhanced military capabilities, he founded academies focused on training aspiring sorcerers in advanced magic techniques.

These institutions acted as breeding grounds for future generations of talented mages who would continue serving the empire.

Zu Xin, son of Zu Yi, assumed control in 1,409 BCE.

Under the leadership of Emperor Zu Xin, The Celestial Guardians, Kai Liu and Ili Xie were closed and became Shang Empire magical dojos.