Lore of Hollow Rule: The Return of the Corruption
The Kingdom of Hollow Rule:
Hollow Rule was once a radiant kingdom, hidden deep underground in a vast, intricate network of caverns known as the Abyss. The kingdom was ruled by the Pale King, a wise and powerful monarch who sought to protect his people from the darkness that lurked in the deepest recesses of the world. The Pale King’s rule was marked by prosperity and peace, with the capital city of Lumenveil serving as a beacon of hope in the otherwise treacherous Abyss.
The Creation of the Veil:
As Hollow Rule grew, so too did the ambitions of its scholars and mages. In their pursuit of immortality and infinite power, they discovered a mysterious substance deep within the earth, a swirling mass of darkness that they named the Veil. The Veil was a source of immense power, but it was also a living force, possessing a will of its own. The Pale King, against the advice of his closest advisors, decided to harness this power to protect his kingdom from external threats and to secure eternal life for himself and his people.
Using forbidden rituals, the scholars bound the Veil to the heart of the kingdom, hiding it within the Pale Citadel. At first, the Veil brought great prosperity. The people of Hollow Rule gained strength, their lifespans were extended, and the kingdom flourished. But over time, the Veil began to corrupt the land and its inhabitants.
The First Corruption:
The Veil's influence spread like a shadow across the kingdom, warping the minds and bodies of those it touched. The once-proud citizens of Hollow Rule became twisted, their forms grotesquely altered by the dark power. The Pale King, realizing the grave mistake he had made, attempted to contain the Veil within the Pale Citadel. However, the Veil was too powerful to be fully restrained.
In a desperate act, the Pale King sacrificed himself to seal the Veil within the Citadel, creating powerful Sentinels to guard it and prevent its release. The kingdom, now without its ruler, fell into decay. The corrupted remnants of its people, known as the Abyssborn, scattered throughout the Abyss, either hiding from or succumbing to the madness.
For centuries, the Veil remained contained, and the once-great kingdom of Hollow Rule faded into myth and legend.
The Return of the Corruption:
In the present day, the Veil's influence has begun to stir once more. A group of misguided scholars, descendants of the original mages, have uncovered ancient texts detailing the power of the Veil. Believing they can control what their ancestors could not, they seek to unseal the Veil and restore Hollow Rule to its former glory.
Unbeknownst to them, the Veil has grown stronger during its long imprisonment, feeding on the residual energies of the Abyss and the despair of the Abyssborn. When the scholars perform their ritual, they inadvertently weaken the seal created by the Pale King, allowing the Veil to seep out of the Citadel and spread its corruption once again.
As the Veil's power grows, it begins to warp the environment, transforming once-safe areas of the Abyss into nightmarish landscapes. The Abyssborn, who had long struggled to maintain their sanity, find themselves falling under the Veil's influence once more, becoming more hostile and monstrous.
The Prophecy:
Legends speak of a figure who would arise in Hollow Rule's darkest hour—a Wanderer who would journey to the heart of the Abyss and confront the Veil. Some believe this Wanderer to be the reincarnation of the Pale King, destined to finish what he started. Others think the Wanderer is a new force, unbound by the past, who will either save or destroy what remains of Hollow Rule.
The return of the corruption has awakened this prophecy, drawing the figure from the depths of the Abyss. Guided by the remnants of the Pale King’s will and the echoes of the past, the figure must traverse the ruined kingdom, gathering the pieces of the Pale King’s power and facing the horrors unleashed by the Veil.
The Final Confrontation:
The figure's journey will ultimately lead to the Pale Citadel, where the Veil, now more powerful than ever, awaits. To defeat the Veil, the figure must decide whether to destroy it completely, risking the lives of those who still live in the Abyss, or to take control of it, potentially becoming the new source of corruption.
The choices made by the Wanderer will determine the fate of Hollow Rule—whether the kingdom will finally be freed from the shadow of the Veil or if it will be consumed by darkness forever.
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The Kingdom of Hollow Rule:
Hollow Rule was once a radiant kingdom, hidden deep underground in a vast, intricate network of caverns known as the Abyss. The kingdom was ruled by the Pale King, a wise and powerful monarch who sought to protect his people from the darkness that lurked in the deepest recesses of the world. The Pale King’s rule was marked by prosperity and peace, with the capital city of Lumenveil serving as a beacon of hope in the otherwise treacherous Abyss.
The Creation of the Veil:
As Hollow Rule grew, so too did the ambitions of its scholars and mages. In their pursuit of immortality and infinite power, they discovered a mysterious substance deep within the earth, a swirling mass of darkness that they named the Veil. The Veil was a source of immense power, but it was also a living force, possessing a will of its own. The Pale King, against the advice of his closest advisors, decided to harness this power to protect his kingdom from external threats and to secure eternal life for himself and his people.
Using forbidden rituals, the scholars bound the Veil to the heart of the kingdom, hiding it within the Pale Citadel. At first, the Veil brought great prosperity. The people of Hollow Rule gained strength, their lifespans were extended, and the kingdom flourished. But over time, the Veil began to corrupt the land and its inhabitants.
The First Corruption:
The Veil's influence spread like a shadow across the kingdom, warping the minds and bodies of those it touched. The once-proud citizens of Hollow Rule became twisted, their forms grotesquely altered by the dark power. The Pale King, realizing the grave mistake he had made, attempted to contain the Veil within the Pale Citadel. However, the Veil was too powerful to be fully restrained.
In a desperate act, the Pale King sacrificed himself to seal the Veil within the Citadel, creating powerful Sentinels to guard it and prevent its release. The kingdom, now without its ruler, fell into decay. The corrupted remnants of its people, known as the Abyssborn, scattered throughout the Abyss, either hiding from or succumbing to the madness.
For centuries, the Veil remained contained, and the once-great kingdom of Hollow Rule faded into myth and legend.
The Return of the Corruption:
In the present day, the Veil's influence has begun to stir once more. A group of misguided scholars, descendants of the original mages, have uncovered ancient texts detailing the power of the Veil. Believing they can control what their ancestors could not, they seek to unseal the Veil and restore Hollow Rule to its former glory.
Unbeknownst to them, the Veil has grown stronger during its long imprisonment, feeding on the residual energies of the Abyss and the despair of the Abyssborn. When the scholars perform their ritual, they inadvertently weaken the seal created by the Pale King, allowing the Veil to seep out of the Citadel and spread its corruption once again.
As the Veil's power grows, it begins to warp the environment, transforming once-safe areas of the Abyss into nightmarish landscapes. The Abyssborn, who had long struggled to maintain their sanity, find themselves falling under the Veil's influence once more, becoming more hostile and monstrous.
The Prophecy:
Legends speak of a figure who would arise in Hollow Rule's darkest hour—a Wanderer who would journey to the heart of the Abyss and confront the Veil. Some believe this Wanderer to be the reincarnation of the Pale King, destined to finish what he started. Others think the Wanderer is a new force, unbound by the past, who will either save or destroy what remains of Hollow Rule.
The return of the corruption has awakened this prophecy, drawing the figure from the depths of the Abyss. Guided by the remnants of the Pale King’s will and the echoes of the past, the figure must traverse the ruined kingdom, gathering the pieces of the Pale King’s power and facing the horrors unleashed by the Veil.
The Final Confrontation:
The figure's journey will ultimately lead to the Pale Citadel, where the Veil, now more powerful than ever, awaits. To defeat the Veil, the figure must decide whether to destroy it completely, risking the lives of those who still live in the Abyss, or to take control of it, potentially becoming the new source of corruption.
The choices made by the Wanderer will determine the fate of Hollow Rule—whether the kingdom will finally be freed from the shadow of the Veil or if it will be consumed by darkness forever.
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