1 The lore

Brogvin stood in the chambers of the kingdom. The weight of the world existed on his shoulders. The important dwarves sat down in chairs before him contemplating their existence and future in this lightless new world. "The hylin have broken away from the laws" said one of the important dwarves. We have more important things to tend to, replied Brogivin. His axe lay in his hands and he rested it on the chair of the king. Announcing his word was law in this lair. So shall be, said the dwarf and sat down. No one dared speak against him as there was another reason as well to it. The dragon "Arkin" had chosen him to be its next rider. And there was no other dragon in the planet. He however spoke with a hint of power and vulnerability. The dragon shall soar the skies like it had done before, he said. There was silence, as they knew that the dragon was ageing and would not live for more than a decade. There then entered the elf king Thandibus. Beside him followed 12 mighty horsemen. Brogovin immediately shook the hands of Thandibus, an ally he so dearly needed. Thandibus wanted to help the dwarves but for a selfish reason he himself harboured. Zeus! The god had become merciless in his old age. His act of recklessness was increasing by the day and he knew that one fine day, the god of sun could be fell. Even though he would not be alive, he had predicted that the dwarves and elves would one day fight side by side and fell the god. Here they are, introduced Thandibus to the horsemen. They will ride everywhere and make sure that peace prevails. He looked straight into the eyes of the dwarf and proclaimed. They will make sure that no harm comes to the dwarves in such dark times he said. Thank you! King Thandibus, said Borgivin. I shall take my leave now, he said to a standing crowd. As they stood without fear and ambit of hope. The horsemen rode through the planet with their horses making cantering through forests and towns alike. Shut the doors, said the dwarves. Close your eyes, said the hylin. And make non noise, said Aruki. She was out hunting with her son. They had had no food for a while and were starving. They had to hunt food to survive. What is going on Mother? asked the son. Nothing, she said and told him to keep quiet. I'am hungry, the son said. Shhh, the mother said. The horsemen stood there and watched for any movement. They never spoke but their mere presence was enough to cause fear to anyone. As the horsemen left after a while, Aruki caught her son and ran forward. Their eyes were just getting adjusted to the darkness and a glint of purple were beggining to occur in their eyes. The son then hopped on to his mothers back and they ran into the forests. She took out her bow and arrow as she ran through the forests without getting detected by the horsemen. What have we done now? a few elder hylin voiced their concern between themselves in their township. They are scared of our arrows, replied another hylin. It is the darkness that scares these dwarves! added another. Do not worry, said the hunters. If there is trouble, we will handle it, they said. We do not want any trouble, the hylin voiced together. Nothing will happen to us, said the strongest hunter as he took his spear in his hands. If there was anything to happen, this spear will hunt down all of them one by one, he boasted. The horses sound became louder. Everyone kept quiet, including the strong hunter. He sat down and looked at the spear with intent to kill. We need to look after ourselves, said a hylin. All of us, here and everywhere, she said. The strongest horsemen crossed the settlement of the hylin which was located by the valley. Keep quiet, said the hunter to his wife. She was a young hylin newly married to the hunter. What is going on? she asked him. Nothing, he said and was on the lookout. He had his spear on his right hand and held her in the other. He tightened the grip as she held onto him tighter. The horse slowly crossed the valley and was out of sight. That was close, he said. Why do we hide? asked a child to his mother. They too lived in the settlement. Because we must, she simply said. He was about to cry. Do not cry, she said. These are tough and dark times. One that we must all cross together, she said and held his hands.