Post by Two-Tone on Apr 5, 2014 17:37:14 GMT -5
In The Beginning
Heaven and Hell have been fighting since the dawn of time. In those battles they put countless worlds to the sword and killed many who had nothing to do with the conflict. Throughout the history of the cosmos, the Creator has tried to bring balance to the universe. His attempts failed every time.
The Mediators: Charred Council
A third party known as the Charred Council arose and came up with a new plan to keep the universe in balance. They imposed treaties and laws between the frustratingly evenly matched angels and demons. It’s like a giant stalemate. It’s too balanced, so no side can win. So they make a truce and the third faction was created, the kingdom of man.
The Truce of Above and Below
The truce decrees that angels and demons must stop fighting directly, but it never said anything about indirectly influencing humans to support their side. The various religions and beliefs of human history come about as a by-product of this greater struggle that they know nothing about. Mankind was able to grow without fear of being decimated.
The Four Horsemen
Of course, the Charred Council needed a way to convince Heaven and Hell to agree to this treaty. So when four Nephilim showed up and asked the Council to grant them immense power, the Council knew these four would become their enforcers. The four Nephilim, War, Strife, Fury and Death were first sent to annihilate their kin in exchange for the opportunity to protect the balance. And this is how the Four Horsemen came to be.
The Seven Seals
With the Horsemen under their control, the Charred Council created seven seals that weakened them. When Humanity was ready, these seals would be broken. Heaven, Hell and Man would battle for the fate of Earth. The Horsemen would be summoned at their full power once the seventh seal was broken, to maintain the balance of all opposing forces, killing whoever they decided to. Whoever was more successful at swaying humans to their sides would win once and for all, and would gain control over the universe.
Early Apocalypse, a Conspiracy Formed
Unfortunately for the Charred Council’s plan, the angels and demons remained ever eager to fight each other. Heaven's head General, Abaddon, feared that Hell would become too powerful if they waited any longer. So he conspired with two others and laid out his plan... He would start the Apocalypse prematurely by breaking all but the seventh seal. The demons would gather their leaders on Earth and Heaven would kill them before any fighting broke out, ensuring Humanity wouldn't even get caught up in it. Afterwards the seals would be remade to hide their plot. When the Council would come to investigate, Hell would be to blame and mankind would be fine
Failed Conspiracy and the Blame Game
Unfortunately, his plan backfired and Hell won the war. The Council knew what Abaddon was up to, then purposely gave out a false signal to summon War -- the horsemen who cares naught but for vengeance, while the other Four would want proof, which they didn't have. So they chose the Horseman War to be the fall guy because they knew he would do everything in his power just to clear his name -- the perfect tool.
Clearing War's Name
The other three Horsemen, Strife, Fury and Death, were informed of War's 'crimes' (Accused of aiding Hell with winning the Apocalypse, triggering it early, dooming mankind as a result). Death called bullsh*t, knowing War wouldn't just go around wiping entire races off the face of existence without due cause, and goes out to prove War innocent. He ultimately makes the greatest sacrifice to do so. The souls of one race was sacrificed to resurrect another. Loyalty came with a hefty price, as the right thing often does.
But what about Abaddon?
During the Apocalypse, Abaddon was killed and dragged down to Hell. There, Lilith reminded Abaddon that he would have nowhere to run when the Council got a hold of him. So, the Demon Mother offered the broken angel one choice... Serve in Heaven or Rule in Hell?
Abaddon agreed to become the Destroyer out of fear of the punishment that would befall on him for his crimes. He ruled over Hell's forces on earth. War eventually found out he was behind the conspiracy and killed Abaddon.
Okay, so... What Now?
It's been several years since Darksiders 1 and 2. More and more Humans are being reported by both Heaven and Hell. Despite their... differences, the Horsemen still serve the Council.
Without the Charred Council or Heaven knowing, the demons resurrected Abaddon/The Destroyer somehow. With his powers reborn, he imprisoned Hell's previous rulers, Samael and Lilith on Earth and split up their power so that they couldn't overthrow him.
Worlds under Protection
Read: Plot Point #2
The Charred Council, knew what the Trees of Life/Death were capable of. They thought it would be best to hide some worlds more than others. Some worlds had items that would tip the balance between Heaven and Hell again, or give them an edge, and some were sealed away upon request. As a fail safe, the Horsemen were often sent to travel to these worlds and destroy the Trees that existed in them before those worlds were hidden away forever. Many of the wards and spells that shielded these realms were powerful, but some have weakened over time, allowing small points of entry.
A shocking discovery and an Order to Assist
It wasn't long before the Demons were spotted in different realms in large numbers. Thinking this to be suspicious, Heaven moved to fight them, but were soundly beaten. The Charred Council sent the Horsemen to investigate. When War, Fury, Death and Strife returned with the news, the Charred Council realized that this would disrupt the very balance of the universe. As such, they ordered that the Horsemen ally themselves with Heaven and granted the four access to whatever they would need, expecting Heaven to do the same.
So what's the issue?
Remember when I said that the Trees of Life and Death were gateways? Remember when I said some worlds were sealed away for reasons? Hell had went to as many realms as they could that had a Tree of Life/Death manifestation, and blasted them both with their strongest magics and spells. This sudden surge of power broke dozens of protective wards and opened gateways to these once-sealed realms. The Destroyer is sending his armies to these realms and taking them over.
I think I get it now, but just in case... What's the objective?
Heaven alone has no hope of defeating Hell, as their numbers are still too few since the previous End-war. Even with the Horsemen, Heaven wouldn't be able to take Hell on right now. Heaven's Army has been tasked with recruiting as many as possible and eliminate all who stand under Hell's black banner. Then finally, when all of the survivors of each world are brought together they would attack Hell together and ensure the Destroyer is brought down once and for all.
Now the only question is... Where do you belong? Will you ally yourself with Heaven and the Horsemen and reclaim your homeworld, are you going to attempt to stop the demons invading your world on your own, or will you ally yourself with the Destroyer and the demons, who only want to conquer?
It's up to you...
thesevenseals.freeforums.net/