Fantasy Road - The Beginning

King stuart, first of his name, ruler of all that the sunlight touched, stood at the window of his bedchamber. Outside, a lone owl hooted mournfully. A sound of solitude, fitting for the Kings current mood. "Enough." Stuart rumbled, turning to glare at the group of assembled sycophants. "Get out." As one, they rushed to comply, leaving him alone with his sorrow-filled thoughts, accumulating within the back of his mind, like a storm about to break. Today, was the day that he had to make his decision. A decision, that would change the Fantasy Road, for the rest of time.

“Are you ready sire ? “ A voice echoed down the great hall . King Stuart’s heart sank , for he had never felt pressure like it . A shiver ran down his spine as wiped the sweat of his brow . “ Well I have to be , it’s hardly my choice . “ replied King Stuart with some what of an aggressive tone whilst his stomach churned . “ I have decided , I shall …. “ BANG ! The Castle door flew open and smoke cascaded around him .

As the smoke cleared a knight stood in awe of the sight of King Stu. “Good morrow” he said proudly. The Knight was a trusted member of the inner court of the king. A legend whispered about in taverns, temples and the cobbled street in all corners of the kingdom - Ser Chaos. “The council awaits. The time has come, they have arrived. The banners have been rallied, and they have answered the call. Your presence is required in the great hall.” Ser Chaos escorted the King down the halls towards the meeting, upon his entry to the Great Hall all the gathered members of the council stood in a mark of respect for the king. As King Stu approached his throne he walked past the war table he spotted a highly secretive ancient map laid across the table dimly lit by the fire. Its edges were torn, ripped and weathered remnants of an ancient and mysterious past further proven by its faded ink, but the power it represented still shown through. It represented the struggles of a kingdom now unified under the Fantasy Road Banner. However there was still rumours that something was stirring in the bowels of the kingdom which needed investigating. This thought was confirmed by Ser Chaos and upon his advice the council was summoned to debate and agree a way forward.