Category talk:Lithium Edge Chronicles

Storyline
''SPOILER WARNING! Do not read the following if you don't want to know a few hints about the storyline. The ending will not be revealed because that would ruin the whole experience.''

Darrel, a 16-year old from South Korea is invited to go to St. Kayara Academy: a school he's never heard of and has no plans of going there. His mother says it would be most fundamental for him, but still he delays the decision to go. However, he realizes that his mother was right about him going there, and he follows her wishes.

Upon arrival, he realizes that he had been transported to another world, sister to Earth. There, he is put into a dorm with Jordan, a strange and disfigured person; and Sam, a anxious yet bored-looking young man. It is there that he meets his first friends: Bryan Cervantes and Rebecca Zubiri. He goes to almost all of the same classes with them, and soon they become even closer friends than Darrel and his friends on Earth were. Besides that, their teachers have been noticing an increidble potential in them: magic levels and combat skills superior to those than most other students. Soon, they are recommended for an important event by the headmistress of the Academy...

Second Chronicle and Second Chronicle Summary coming soon...

Characters
(Less important characters are in italics)

Darrel Kyung-Soon: a young man from South Korea who went to St. Kayara Academy. He is the first human ever to attend the Academy, according to the students and the teachers. He seems to possess a magical skill far greater than that of even the Headmistress, considering he is a human.

Rebecca Zubiri: an outgoing girl from Elvinia, who--for the life of her--can barely muster a simple spell. She is one of the first people to make friends with Darrel at the Academy. It is later revealed in the chronicle that she is the Princess of Elvinia, daughter of King Romulus Zubiri--the very person who signed the important letters sent to Darrel and Bryan and herself.

Bryan Cervantes: a reclusive young man from Gerodathia. Ever since having to leave his home, he had become very quiet and led a Gothic lifestyle. After spending some time at the Academy with his roommates (who are also of the Gothic lifestyle), he became a bit more outgoing and eventually made friends with Rebecca and Darrel.

Adina Vallarta: the headmistress of St. Kayara Academy. She is always very calm and soft-spoken, unless pushed to the limit (as Rebecca did). She is the one who gives the important letters to Bryan, Darrel and Rebecca.

Vanessa Zanrus: a vengeful woman who plots and schemes. She seems to have a grudge against the royal families.

Sam Kale: a young man who always seems to be on the edge. He says he is being paid each night to befriend Jordan, by request of a "secret society".

Jordan Bargred: a young man who is the forced friend of Sam Kale. Not much is known about his personal life because he never seems to speak real words. He always speaks odd jumbles of words, which could be the cause of a mental illness.

Allessy Karseszyczya: a girl who says she is from Dassinth, despite her name being more Elvin than Dassinthi.

Marie Sumida: a girl who also says she is from Dassinth; unlike Allessy, her appearance is much closer to Dassinthi.

Larry Varszesoza: a young man originating from Elvinia. He seems to have no trouble putting on women's clothing once coaxed into it.

Celina Hilarion: a spastic girl whose origins are unknown. She has a strange attraction to designer shoes.

The World
The world that the main body of story is set in is called Belgriana. According to the Legend of the Ancients, it was created when the Ocean God Ryudryana came down and became a huge sphere of water. Then he slept for 5 centuries, only to awake to same darkness that was present 5 centuries ago. Saddened, he willed something to appear. What did appear were two more entities whom he christened the Sky Goddess Lithlyries and the Terra Goddess Belgriana. Belgriana spread herself as Ryudryana did, but she was not as massive as he; therefore, she broke into fragmented bits: the continents. That blood that spilled from her became marine animals and land animals. Lithlyries was appalled at this, and rose farther up. She became the sky, and created the flying animals; also the moon and sun so that there would be light.

They lived in harmony for years until Lithlyries became jealous. All her flying animals retreated to the land, and the moon and sun were no company. Taking the form of a human, she descended to the earth and removed a chunk of land and returned to the skies with it. She called it 'Enchantador' and populated it with humans, enriching with magic beyond anything ever conceived.

When Belgriana had found out, she became angry and launched a pillar of stone toward the sky. It struck Enchantador and the city-sized piece of land fell into the ocean. It was soon seemingly lost beneath the waves. This caused a troubled war between the deities that eliminated all forms of life. Soon, the world began splitting into two; one becoming Earth, the other keeping the name Belgriana. It wasn't until the around 1000 BTR (Before Tech. Revolution) that life began to appear again, more provocative and intelligent than ever. Immediately, they began to build civilizations.

Soon, the first four kingdoms were built. They were Elvinia, Gerodathia, Dassinth and Elytris. These were huge landmasses that occupied the 3rd largest continent of Reussedyn. These kingdoms soon divided into smaller landmasses. However, yet another war broke out between the four kingdoms and their colonies. It caused all of the souls of the fallen from the God War to rise and some of them were concentrated into a being: a sword called Lithium Edge. Those in possession of it won the war, fighting for the side of benevolence.

But the survivors the war felt deep hatred and jealousy of those who had the Shining Sword. Taking its essence leftover from the battle, they created into a sword opposing the Shining Sword Lithium Edge. They twisted it with all their hate and all their wrath. It became just as twisted as they, and they christened it Lacrymosa. Soon, another war was set into action, this time between two equal forces. Even more spirits rose from the dead and caused more destruction. After even more death and bloodshed, the four kingdoms tired of war and eventually...

...it all slid to a stop.

Until of course, the year 2009, when Darrel's story to find out the past begins.

Notable Places
Yakuanra Tower: the highest man-made peak.

Evanescent River: the river that has Dassinth's Royal Palace's crater as its basin. In the winter, all the water retreats to the basin leaving the main body of the river dry until spring; hence the name Evanescent.

Elytris Royal Palace: a mile-long castle in Elytris' capital Tornijà that forms a protective wall. It has stopped many sieges in its history, and still remains beautiful.

So you named your account according to the corrupted mage-blade of your story? Doesn't it mean "tearful"? Wow. 03:10, 18 April 2007 (UTC)

It does mean "tearful", but only if you use the philologically correct spelling--'lacrimosa'. Also, it's one of my favorite words not necessarily in the dictionary. --Lacrymosa

Lithium Edge and Lacrymosa
Two legendary swords; also known by their proper names: Shining Sword Lithium Edge and Lacrymosa of the Fourth Varian.

Lithium Edge
Lithium Edge was 'born' near Léaviâ, Alsertar (which back then was Elvinian territory). It was created when the souls of many people who had fallen in the destructive war that had occurred between the Gods. These souls became a beautiful shining blade that seemed almost sentient. The first wielder of this sword was Lord Bittraya of Nil'Aan en-Bitaa'la (an exclave of Gerodathia). He caused the destruction of the malevolent forces, but since Lithium Edge was technically created using Witchcraft, it left behind negative particles that manifested into dream-flies. It then became dormant for quite some time.

By appearance, it is a slim longsword (resembling Chinese jian). Its blade is made of iridescent materials, flashing shades of blue when in the light. The blade can protect itself from damage by creating a aura around itself when hit by another weapon. Its hilt has a blue ribbon wrapped around it, ending in a decorative tassel (which makes it look more like a jian). Its pommel is a bright blue sentient orb with thoughts--none of which are malevolent. It is incapable of malevolence.


 * Jian in Chinese ping-ying is "spear", I think. 23:48, 27 April 2007 (UTC)


 * I'm almost certain it means "sword" =S --Lacrymosa 01:15, 28 April 2007 (UTC)

Lacrymosa
Lacrymosa was created at Mount Priveine, Val Tymia (back then was Eltryan territory). It was created by lifting the leftover essence of Lithium Edge left at Léaviâ, and forming it into another spiritual blade. It was filled with hate, wrath and depression (hence the name "Lacrymosa"--meaning "tearful" in Latin). The first wielder of this sword was King Levias I of Elytris. It caused the death of thousands and became dormant as did Lithium Edge did.

By appearance, it looks much like a broadsword (a cross between Chinese dadao and German zweihänder). It has a multitude of spiraling, sharp and 'thorny' metal wires all around it. Its cross has a twisted grimacing visage in the middle, and the cross itself is made of tightly wound spiked wires. Its pommel is a black claw with long fingers. According to the relatives of those who used the sword, Lacrymosa has a mind of its own. It takes over its user until they have no will left and they have no choice but to obey the sword. When they are no longer needed, the sword eliminates them by sending them to the Nethervoid.


 * Yeah, Dà Dao, for "big knife":)


 * Why these references to Chinese weapons? Are you Chinese? 23:48, 27 April 2007 (UTC)


 * Partially I am, and the references to Chinese weapons is because Chinese culture interests me quite a bit. --Lacrymosa 01:15, 28 April 2007 (UTC)

Races
The world of Belgriana is populated with many different races (and some of them are based on the people of Earth, as well). This is a complete list of them. (Listed in order of prominence in history)

Gerodathians
The predominant race of the island nation Gerodathia, with some small concetrations in the southern areas of the mainland. They have controlled the most nations before relinquishing control of all of them except for Gerodathia. They are based on the Eastern / Southeastern Asian races (i.e. Chinese, Khmer, Filipino, Thai, etc.); as is their language.

Elvins
The predominant race of Elvinia and its annex Elvinia dîe Sorha. Despite their name, they are not Elf-like, yet they bear some resemblance to Elves. They are a proud and wealthy race (Elvinia is the richest country in Reussedyn), and are based on the Slavic races of Europe. Their language is also comprised of some pseudo-Slavic words.

Elytrans
The predominant race of Elytris, and some parts of the northwest. By far, they are the most proud people in all of Reussedyn, most likely because of the mile-long castle at the nation's capital. They are based on the people of the Iberian peninsula.

Sycrates
A race populating mainly their mother nation Sycracia. All are born with snow-white hair and bright violet colored eyes. They were the first nation to ever use a presidential democracy, after seperating with Gerodathia. They are based on the American/Canadian population, seeing as their vocabulary is no different from English.

Tymains
A near-extinct race scattered all across the world. After being forced to flee their home country Val Tymia, most were massacred at the hands of former president of Alsertar Kashin DeFrendy, they scattered everywhere.

Dassinthi/Vernacians
The people of the far north. They occupy the kingdom of Dassinth and Vernacie; by far, they are the most advanced northerners (all of the others are still brutish as before). According to Vanessa Zanrus, "they have the biggest damn computer in all the damn world". They are most famed for their castle which is situated just above the bottom of a shallow-esque crater at the basin of a river.

Tervals
The people of the far north. They occupy the Tervalian Republic and are the most uncivilized, most brutish people. They have a vicious military at their hands, always ready for combat.

Leranises
the most common peoples of Belgriana. They are spread everywhere, not a lot of them staying in their home country of Lebrines.

Ganaysians
okay, so I was wrong about the Tervals being the most uncivilized race. These people are the most uncivilized in the world. They do not believe in proper sexual practices; promiscuity, incest and bestiality all are still alive in this country. They are ruled by a doltish, bitchy (pardon the slang) duchess who cannot tell apart a lawn gnome from an ice cream cone.

'Missing Races'
These are races rumored to exist but are unconfirmed. Two are rumored to exist: the Enchanters of the lost land Enchantador and the Vampyrusians of the forgotten land Boreanea. Not much is known about these races (no duh).

Magic
Magic exists in the world of Belgriana, whether it be in the form of a huge pyroclasm, or a simple bottle of water. It can be cast using only the mind, and words are not needed--contrary to popular belief. Magic has to be drawn from the essence of the world around it; therefore magic will not work in the Nethervoid or the Farbridge.

Magic is divided into three sections: Alchemy/Metaphysics, Witchcraft and Elementalism. Also existent is the long-forbidden Arcana which has devastating effects on both the target and user.

Alchemy/Metaphysics
A form of magic that takes matter and twists in to create something new. It incorporates many scientific laws, including those of Reflection and Physics. However, in order for Alchemy to work, there has to be matter present, not just energy. There has to be visible matter, be it solid, liquid, gas, colloid or plasma. The only person to have mastered all forms of Alchemy is King Archyn of Elytris (he appears in Chronicles' sequel, Lithium Edge Legend...which I would write if Chronicles wouldn't take forever to write!! >=@#$%!!!!)

Witchcraft
A form of magic that makes use of invisible and visible energy. Processes of Witchcraft convert energy into negative particles which are released into the air. These can sometimes become dream-flies--harmless comets of light that flit around and do strange things to water and light. A powerful known user of this is the Duchess Valeria of Kingsbury (who also appears in the sequel...that is not written yet...quel desolé...)

Elementalism
The name speaks for itself doesn't it? Basically magic in the form of the five elements: Water, Metal, Fire, Earth, Sky. (I wanted to make something that is a sort of 'stereotypical' fantasy and at the same time something not so predictable.)


 * But metal IS earth! 21:37, 25 April 2007 (UTC)


 * I mean the cold, hard, shiny stuff. What differentiates Metal from Earth in Chronicles is that Earth makes use of the rocks and the plants. You can't grow plants in metal, now can you? --Lacrymosa 21:45, 25 April 2007 (UTC)


 * And it also isn't all that far-fetched (Chinese elements anyone?). --Nonimportant 21:46, 25 April 2007 (UTC)


 * I'm well aware of the Chinese elements, thank you, symbolism is my hobby (Artifact, anyone?). And I see what you mean, Lacrymosa, and it sounds good to go! 22:26, 25 April 2007 (UTC)

Arcana
A form of magic that is--

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