[h1][center][color=gold]The Lost Village Of Foreverspring[/color][/center][/h1]
[h2][sub][center][color=gold]Veneficus Malum And The Attack Of The Outer Beasts[/color][/center][/sub][/h2]
[h3][sub][center][color=gold]Humble Beginnings[/color][/center][/sub][/h3]

Heroes. Villains. People that walk the line. Innocents. They all have a story to tell. A story of how they ended up where they were. This is the story of Veneficus Malum. One of the greatest wizards on Galbar.

His story starts in a peaceful village nestled within Arbor's vast range, a young boy named Veneficus Malus endured the harsh reality of being the only goblin in the village. The air was filled with the sweet scent of fruits from the orchard, and Veneficus, a 16-year-old goblin with fiery red hair, a slight build and bright red skin was being beaten up by some human children almost every other day.

One fateful day, the cruelty of his peers escalated. They cornered him, taunting and jeering until Veneficus found himself thrown into an old basement, the creaky door closing above him and the echoes of laughter faded as he lay there, surrounded by shadows. In the dimness, Veneficus fell into an uneasy slumber.

When he awoke, a strong smoke invaded his senses, and he noticed red liquid dripping from above the wooden door. The distant screams of terror outside reached his ears. Panic set in, and Veneficus struggled to open the door, but it was locked from the outside.
Suddenly, an elf crashed through the weakened door, granting Veneficus freedom. Shattered wood surrounded him as he clambered out into the chaos. The village was under attack by the Outer Beasts of Egrioth. The air filled with the acrid scent of smoke and the sight of fiery destruction.

As Veneficus stumbled through the chaos, an Outer Beast, resembling a manticore but larger and more menacing, confronted him. Fear gripped his heart, but just as the creature lunged, Veneficus noticed two gods soaring above the village. This distracted the Outer Beast momentarily, allowing Veneficus to evade with only a few wounds.

Through the chaos of battle, Veneficus Malus sprinted between burning buildings, his every breath laced with the acrid scent of smoke. The village was now a battleground of flames and destruction. The glow of the Outer Beasts' eyes flickered in the inferno, and their guttural roars resonated through the air.

With every step, Veneficus felt the heat of the flames. His survival depended on timing and agility. Small Outer Beasts, agile and relentless, pounced from the charred remnants of buildings but Veneficus evaded their reach with calculated leaps and rolls. Even as the screams of other villages could be heard, cut short as they were. 

As Veneficus navigated the remnants of his village, his eyes saw something that momentarily took his breath. Amidst the charred ruins, a lone druid stood, their robes woven from vibrant green plants that seemed to pulse with life. The druid was surrounded by smaller Outer Beasts which stood still, circling him, as if afraid of him. Eventually, the druid had enough. Vines erupted from the ground, ensnaring the Outer Beasts in a green embrace. The creatures roared in defiance as the vines constricted around the, attempting to resist the forces of nature.

Veneficus marvelled at this display of magic. He heard of it before but he never saw it in practice. Each spell the druid cast was a testament to their connection to Allianthe. The air was thick with the scent of blooming flowers and the pulse of magic. 
However, the sheer number of Outer Beasts soon proved too much. The larger creatures, undeterred by the magical onslaught, pressed on.

The smaller Outer Beasts, though momentarily restrained, began to break free from the enchanted vines. The druid, determined to protect the village, summoned more magic, but the strain on their powers became evident. The green barriers weakened, and the relentless advance of the Outer Beasts continued and soon the once-vibrant green robes were torn apart as the Outer Beasts tore through the druid.

In the wake of the fallen druid, Veneficus knew that survival demanded immediate action and Veneficus, fueled by the memory of the fallen druid, evaded their gaze as best as he could. The air was thick with tension as he darted between the remaining buildings, each step bringing him closer to his future. 

Suddenly, from the shadows, another Outer Beast came into view, its massive form towering over Veneficus. The creature's eyes glowed as it locked onto the young goblin. In a moment of panic, Veneficus tried to change directions, but the speed of the creature caught him off guard.

The tail of the Outer Beast came upon him with massive force, striking Veneficus and sending him hurtling through the air. His body collided with a crumbling building and out of its window and into the river. Right before falling unconscious, Veneficus saw a massive creature advancing, bigger than any Outer Beast. Egrioth itself and he knew that Arbor was doomed. 

[hider=Summary]
This is the story of Veneficus Malum. One of the greatest wizards to ever live. A mere boy, he was being bullied by the human children and beaten. With no parents, he was an easy target…when the druids or elves weren’t around.  
After he’s locked into a basement, the young goblin falls asleep and when he wakes he finds out that the Outer Beasts attacked. Running through the burning village, he spots a druid fighting the beasts but even he dies. 
The post ends with Veneficus thrown into water by an outer beast and falling unconscious. [/hider]