One from Me

[Blood and Roses]

[glow=green,2300]The Sword of Destiny[/glow]
[glow=red,2,300]The soul still burns...[/glow]

Its legend exists in the history books of every culture. Tales are uttered in the oral traditions of every tribe. Every culture, every land, every people, has heard the myths about the Sword of Destiny. To some it is a balm that will heal the world. For others, it is a tool to destroy it. Some people believe that it will grant the heart's desire of any who wield it. Only the most ancient and wise know the truth of the Sword's dark secret.

Throughout Mankind's history, the Sword has been recovered by warriors with the strength, determination, and tenacity to seek it out and claim it for their own. Each time it is found, the sword is lost, thrown into the sea, dropped into a live volcano, stolen and hidden, shattered to pieces, or otherwise removed from the avaricious grasp of Men. Legends hold that these were times of chaos, riddled with wars and strife. Kingdoms war for possession of the blade, brother turns against brother and father against son, lovers destroy one another in their bid for it. Knightly quests, murderous pillage, monstrous butchery, all in the name of the Sword.

[glow=red,2,300]The legend is born...[/glow]

High in the mountains, a gang of outlaws has dedicated their lives to the protection of the innocent from those that claim the Sword.

A secretive ninja clan has devoted their training to the finding and destruction of the Sword, and he who wields it.

A cabal of decadent and twisted aristocrats have turned their considerable resources to finding the Sword of Destiny, each hatching their own plan for the future.

And of course, a whole host of independents, monks, knights, thugs, sailors, priests, rogues, golems, lizard-people, princesses, and guys in gimp suits chase rumors in their own bid for the Sword of Destiny.

Once again the Sword has resurfaced, clutched in the fist of a mad warrior bent on destruction. His might, and the legend of the Sword, has gathered an army at his back, and they are holding the world at sword point. Nations quake in fear, and those that don't bow down are destroyed utterly. Only a few brave souls stand in the way of the Blue Knight's conquest.

[glow=red,2,300]When will your legend begin?[/glow]

[Ouranos]

Soul Calibur, but for non-fail gaming

[Moridanu]

Damn you Bart.. *rubs temples*

YOU of ALL people know how many plots I am already involved in.

YOU of ALL people know that Im overly stretched as it is, and swore no more new plots for me for a LONG time...

YOU of ALL people know that I can not resist taking part in anything creative that comes from your brilliant mind.

PM me babes with your ideas of possible characters for me, eh?

Im in. ;D

[Blood and Roses]

As Sabis pointed out, this story idea IS based on that of one of my favorite video games. However, to avoid copyright infringement, I would like to avoid using any names or characters that are in the pre-existing story. That being said, with a character cast as varied and diverse as Namco Bandai's hit fighter title, some overlapping is bound to happen.

So, NO, you fanboys can't be Taki or Astaroth.

But there's no reason you can't be a cult-created flesh golem or a super-elite jiggly-fun ninja.

Actually, I wrote that idea out as a lark. I banged it out between calls at work, and honestly, it doesn't sound great. I don't expect it to garner a lot of interest, so you may be off the hook, doll-face. ;-)

But, if it DOES get noticed, I'll be happy to put my money where my keyboard is.

[Moridanu]

Can you put your money where MY keyboard is?? Me brokes..