The Legend of The Three Kings

The creation of Aurleen is shrouded in myths and legends, and what is to be chronicled here is considered the most fundamental in the history and culture of Aurleen. It is the tale of the three kings of old; once brothers in both blood and arms, standing in defiance against the forces of chaos and destruction, now standing forever vigilant over the material realm. It is a story of legendary heroism, but it too instills drastic melancholy, as it is one of the many reminders in our history of the ever-lasting struggle against chaos, evil, and darkness.

Summary

It is written in the Ny Roth that the creation of the area we now know as "The Three Kings" started with the birth of five demi-Gods: Fennian, Galath, Ayre, Aelron, and Ylyndar. The children were blessed with greatness from birth, and favoured by all with whom they crossed paths.

The brothers quickly learned their way with the sword, the spear, the bow and the shield, and legendary feats uncountable in number came from that point on. Disaster struck when the forces of evil performed a surprise attack, and threatened to overrun the forces of good. If it were not for the timely intervention of the five brothers, the realm as we know it would have been destroyed. This victory came at a heavy price, as Fennian and Ayre were killed during this act. As a sign of gratitude, the gods granted the three remaining brothers the full status of gods. They were given three houses each, worthy of their stature and standing right in the middle of the mortal world.

It is said that, when time is most dire, these three mountains will erupt in anger and fire, and the three brothers will once again come to the aid of the good in the world.

Historical Basis

As with all things mythical and legendary, it is impossible to determine which parts are true, and which parts are not. Extensive research has been performed on the mountains, and it has indeed been concluded that these three mountains are volcanic, having slumbered for an undetermined, but most certainly a long period of time. No evidence or traces of any deïc entities have been uncovered till this day.

Spread

The legend of the three kings is one of, if not the most popular, and well-known legends in Aurleen.

In Literature

It is prominently part of the Ny Roth, the elven chronicles of Genesis.

In Art

Many songs and rhymes have been created and passed on throughout the years. The popular children's rhyme "Bratya" is as old as the myth itself some suggest:

There once was a hunter named Ayre, who entered a lion's lair. Armed with a bow, the lion too slow, easy for Ayre to ensnare!

Next came Fennian Strongarm, who faced a hag with a long arm. His hammer too quick, he gave her a tick, now she lives in a pig farm!

Galath will never surrender, as he will forever remember, the batlle of old, a story fortold, of how they stood in the center.

And Aelron will never weep, for he will forever keep, a promise of old, it's worth weighed in gold, never will he lay in sleep.

Where Ylandar stands his ground, It is where justice is found, Where mountains rise, where hills have eyes, a king will there be crowned!

Notably too is the famous play by the same name by Lint Direstrüm, the famous Fairy Tale creator. Variations of this play are still performed to this day, and remain as popular as ever.

Related Locations

• The Three Kings