- Deep within a forest, through a magical silver gateway that can only be opened and seen by faeries, is the Faerie Kingdom. Miles and miles of mystical forest, with bioluminescent plants, sparkling streams, and villages of magic-made cabins help make up the kingdom. And, in the centre of a small island in the middle of a lake, stands a twisting, silver tree, branches stretching out over the lake, and shimmering, holographic leaves that adorn it. The source of the protection for the kingdom. It is said that many, many years ago, after a war with an evil enchantress and her followers, the silver tree was grown with powerful magic of the force of five Virtues that opposed the enchantress' followers, and said followers were sealed inside it.
The Silver Tree chose the Elder Faerie to lead the kingdom, and also deems whether faeries that wish to join the Silver Guard - the Faerie knights that help protect the tree, Elder and kingdom - are worthy enough. Prospective members of the Silver Guard cross the bridge over the lake to the tree, perform a short ritual in front of the tree, where some of the branches will lower down. If successful, the tree will provide the Faerie with a special weapon to be used during their time as part of the Silver Guard, but if not, it will present nothing.
Recently, however, it has been noted that some of the tree's branches seem to be wilting. More and more reports of sightings of creatures of darkness that seek to attack and destroy the Faerie Kingdom. The protective barriers around the kingdom waning, with discovery sure to be imminent. Indeed, it doesn't help that in one of these moments of weakness, a handful of humans have managed to stumble into the Faerie Kingdom, where they stick out like sore thumbs. But perhaps there is a reason the humans ended up here...
Indeed, when the Silver Tree suddenly breaks open, the five entities of darkness escape, where they wreak havoc before fleeing the kingdom, promising to return to fully take back control.
The Elder Faerie, using much of his power to temporarily fix the Silver Tree, instructs the Silver Guard to gather reinforcements and bring as many faerie citizens into the main kingdom town as possible, to be protected. And... gives the task of finding the new holders of the Five Virtues, the only ones who could ensure the kingdom has a fighting chance to win against the entities of darkness.
Yes another roleplay shush I got inspired