The Heroes' Guild

The World of Khadesh is ever-changing. Times of peace, and times of war each take their turn as the Great Wheel of Life spins, neither reigning for too long. Good and Evil reach into the hearts of them all, continuing thier struggle for balance. This world is populated with numerous races, each with thier own myths, legends, and stories. But one legend in particular, is known to them all.

The Rogue King, Vorian Barkov. A man of such grandeur and skill the likes of which had never been seen. He had stolen some of the most valued treasures, rescued the fairest princesses, staved off the ungodliest hordes. Stories amass, some perhaps more fiction than fact. The one that is most well known, and that is also true, is that he won a his life and crown in a duel of wits and strength. The King of Decatur, an arrogant and prideful man, had taken it upon himself to bring the Rogue King to justice after he caught Vorian 'compromising' his daughter during an awards ceremony (which Vorian was awarded one of the high honors of the kingdom due to his contributions of espionage). The people of Decatur protested Vorian's incarceration, but the King could not simply let him go. So he arranged for a contest, through which Vorian could earn his freedom. A labyrinth was constructed and filled with the most fantastical beasts that gold could buy.

In the end, Vorian triumphed over the obstacles laid before him. This did not satisfy King Ruker's pride enough. So in the end, it came down to a game of poker between him and Vorian. The stakes increased exponentially as it turned into an ego battle royale. The King was so sure of his hand that he wagered his entire kingdom, and the official Game Master accepted his wager at Ruker's insistence....And the straight flush lead by the Jack of Hearts beats the full house of Aces and Kings. "It was the day when a simple Jack became a King."

Vorian was kind to his opponent, and made him the Duke of Henly and allowed him more than enough time to move out of the Royal Palace. Being as wiley as a fox though, he knew that Ruker would want to somehow reclaim his position, so he married the daughter he was caught diddling. Princess Regina was a sweet lass after all, who went on to become a sweet wife. Eventually the union produced a pair of twins, Alexander and Alexia. While many thought that this would mark the end of the Rogue King's adventures, they were quite wrong. He continued his explorer's lifestyle, leaving his knowledgeable Queen behind to run the country. The epic stories perpetuated, creating an exciting living myth for the people. A hero...

So where does that bring us?

The Rogue King has three years been missing, and been declared by the Parliament of Decatur to be deceased. Queen Regina has become the Queen Regent. The twins are 23 years old but lived a 'sheltered' life (according to some key political figures). It was primarily thier fathers wish that they did not come to court very often, save for holidays. Politics, nor the duties of a royal had been in thier education (which was vast, each of them had thier own private instructors). A law was hereby passed that said the 'youths' had to do two years of explicit education on what thier inheritance of the throne meant before they could claim it. The people felt that the Queen Regent would be more than capable of managing the country until they reached this new majority.

Alexia is quite the figure in her land, due to her frequent public appearances and charity work with the poor and the sick. She is determined to continue this kindness, and to reach the benevolent hand of Decatur even further,...and to complete her requisite study of the law.

Alexander's idea was far more extravagant. He has decided to mold his war studies and yet apply his background in philosophy and logic. "I will found a Guild of swordsman, thieves, wizards, magicians, great thinkers, and mechanics. We shall work together to bring justice to those who are in need. For the people of not just Decatur, but those who require brave souls to do the will of the people. In will do this in reverence of my father's passing, with the hope that more great men shall walk among us recognized, and united."

Welcome to the Heroes' Guild.