A Shadow Of Evil: Prologue
By Icy Brian
1,001 A.D.
A cold wind blew throughout all of Guardia. The residents quickly fled inside their houses to escape the icy billows. Thunder rumbled in the distance, and white hot bolts filled the sky. The lightning struck down trees, and fire spread rapidly throughout the fields. A downpour of rain washed it out, and a thick smoke spread throughout the land. A bright flash of lightning revealed a menacing figure standing on the outskirts of Truce. With a motion of his hand, the smoke parted, the storm died down, and he stepped forth into the town. People slowly stepped outside to catch a glimpse of the stranger, who was now walking towards the house of a young man who was hailed as a hero. As he stepped to the door, he turned to see many eyes staring at him, some in awe, but many more in pure terror. He disappeared from sight, and a loud scream was heard echoing through the kingdom. He reappeared in the center of town, and let out a long, loud, laugh as he slowly vanished from sight...