LiShen     Created on Saturday, 11 April 2009 06:46  
  Tsubake Family  
  It is all started many Hyuls ago when an old man named Tsubaki, found four children that drifted ashore after their ship was destroyed by a raging thunderstorm. Arthias, Realian, KoOZue and DaveHyDe were the only ones who survived. All the other passangers, including their parents, could not make it unfortunately. He brought them home, Arthias was 9 years of age, Realian and KoOZue were 8 and the youngest one, DaveHyDe, was 6 years old. Tsubaki love them as his own children, and he taught them how to survive in the wild and how to protect themselves. The eldest, Arthias, was taught the art of wizardry, how to attack and control his foes from afar. Realian has the spirit of caring for others around him, so he taught him how to protect them, mend their wound. Tsubaki saw KoOZue and DaveHyDe have an exceptional agility and strength, so he taught them the secret to be a strong fighters.

They practice together everyday, harvesting wild mushroom, hunting deers, or just walking around at the hillside of the mountain. They grew up fast and the old man saw that it is the time for them to explore the new world, not to stay on the island forever. He gave them some advices, not to betray each other, and keep the close relationship at all costs. They built a strong raft, to venture to the main island. They broght everything that they could, and started to cross the ocean. The gods seemed to smile on them, the weather was very friendly, they could made it to the main island in no time.

When stepping their first steps outside their home, they were amazed by the houses, taverns, palaces of the towns, they never seen such places before. Later they arrived in Nagnang, the land of the dead. A kind seamstress invited the youngsters to her shop, amazed by their appearances that were very different from the towns people, she was so kind to give them some clothing that is more appropriate for them. She lived alone, her husband died a long time ago, so she offered them a place to stay, at least until they could find a better place to stay. They were agreed and very thankful to the lady.

They started a whole new life in the Kingdoms, each and every one of them began to work with something, find new experiences, earn some gold, or to seek a deeper knowledge. Arthias was invited to learn the path of neutrality, Realian studied the way of the monks. KoOZue become a beastslayer that like to help other people with everything, and DaveHyDe become a powerful warrior, even the ogres could not stand by just hearing his name. They were succeed in their new life, and they not realized, that the old man keep sending them letters through the pidgeons, they were just too busy with their own things. They started to forget the old man, that has raised them, and taught them everything.

One day, Arthias decided to take a break from his activity for a while, he was bumped to the letters that were just lying there untouched. As soon as he opened the letters, he started to cry. The old man never forget to ask about them, how are they doing in their new surroundings, and asked if DaveHyDe still like to make troubles all the time. Arthias felt so touched, that they have completely forgotten the person that hold the largest responsibility of them since they were just a kid. The letters stopped from coming a few weeks ago. Arthias felt that something wrong happened on the island. He called Realian, KoOZue and DaveHyDe and they were agreed to left their activity for a while to visit the old man.

When they arrived, they were so shocked, everything were torned apart. They hurried to see the old man in his hut, but they were too late. He was on his chest on the floor, apparently the island was attacked by a vile tribe of the north, the could tell by the markings that were left everywhere. They were very saddened by the fact that the old man was killed. After discussing with each other, they were agreed to put the old man's name, Tsubaki, into their names. They proclaimed the Tsubaki family was born that day. After preparing themselves, they were ready and headed to the north to seek revenge. They found the camp of the tribe and started to annihilate every person. On the main camp, they met with the head of the tribe and his family, when Arthias was about to land his final incantation, he was stunned.

He realized that what he has done with his brother have put them as low as the tribe themselves. If he killed the tribe leader, he will only let the family suffer like they feel when losing the old man. He told them to leave and not to come back. The Tsubaki family has been united, they were bonded by the old man's love and care. They promised to care for each other, until the end of time...