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The following are summaries of books currently contained within the Arthurian:

In information:

A Guide to Vainglorian Currency *

Though Vainglory had once tread the same soil as others of the world over, their trade habits became a bit unusual accepting artifacts and worthless elements as payment for arms, troops, and other services. This was shortly before the Darkstress Wars and it is believed a mysterious force from within the great city had developed an evil form of technology which combined these items to create their greatest weapons.
After their defeat by neighboring cities, half of the populace was transported to Eizon by whatever force had given the city its power. Since the reestablishment of Vainglorian authority, the city has become a popular place and has integrated well into the country foregoing its strange trade customs and its desire for power.

The Church of St. Ash Zephyria *

Founded by a man whose life experiences altered his outlook, the Path Less Traveled preaches peace by any means. The blessed waters within its walls are composed of a mystical substance that inhibits the free will of those who drink it. The priests of the church never employ this water except in dire circumstances in which it is necessary to defend someone from the evils of another.

St. Ash Zephyria was once a very dangerous man. A sadistic maniac, whose greatest pleasure was wreaking havoc with his powers and crushing the bones of his enemies with his own hands, Ashz as he was called, suffered many tragedies in his life. His painful childhood made him insane. His painful adult life made him depressed. However, he changed his ways soon after he literally died at his brother’s hands. After fighting to save the world from evil, Ashz made it is his life’s mission to rid the world of evil and founded the Path Less Traveled. Sometime before his death, St. Ash Zephyria discovered the mystical water that would become a crucial part of his religion.

Riene Carnath’s Perceptions and Theories – currently unavailable

The Technological Advances of Vainglory *

Vainglory is quite fond of magitek. Sorcerers and scientists within the city have developed many different appliances utilizing ether force, radio-amplification, steam power, crystal energy, and environmental influence.
The people of Vainglory enjoy the luxuries of personal and automated forms of transportation such as Bursts (combustion engine on two wheels), Cyclones (gyro-powered personal hovercrafts), and Arks (ether-driven four-wheeled vehicles).

The Multi-Cultural Aspects of Vainglory

Riene Carnath’s Exposé on Darksquad – currently unavailable
Ultima Creation: The Singular Galactic Element – currently unavailable

Gun Fang Bak: CQC for the Quick-draw *

Gun Fang Bak utilizes various techniques in close-range targeting, hand-to-hand confrontation, multi-directional assault, acrobatic integration, and firearms quick assembly as well as drawing on teachings of Gun-Fu and the Gun Kata.

In history:

The Darkstress Wars – currently unavailable

The Rage of the Void: The Blood Games *

The Watcher’s oh-so-popular grand tournament from wherein many warriors fought to earn their place here in the world of Eizon.

Project Valor *

The attempt by Vainglory’s ancient laboratories to splice the DNA of Humes with the magically inclined Zhad recorded only three survivors, one of whom went insane and transformed into a terrifying monster which had to be defeated by its two test-tube siblings.

Project 30 *

The attempt by Vainglory’s scientists to defeat the powers of the magically inclined, the project involved integrating phenomenally advanced alien technology into the bodies of Hume hosts. The three subjects that were created escaped separately, found each other, and nearly destroyed one another.

In fiction:

Arthurian Quest’s Val Kyrie: 27 Novels – currently unavailable

Serial - Zero’s Last: 10 Volumes *

Titles within Zero’s series measure intervals of time ranging from Millennium to Second.

Serial - Fankard’s Death to: 7 Titles *

Titles within include Heroes, Justice, Freedom, Innocence, Excellence, Mercy, and Love.

Vende Ta’a Lasura – currently unavailable
Elemental Crescendo – currently unavailable
Fantasia Fatalia Septembra: The World Lies Still – currently unavailable
A Book of Poetry by Jasa Nexus of Darksquad – currently unavailable

Saint Sword Masamune: Purity beyond Corruption *

Said to be a holy sword folded over one thousand times to remove all impurities, the Masamune supposedly has the ability to cut flesh so perfectly that no blood stains the blade.
A belief among Vainglorians is that its creator was inspired by a feather which fell from heaven.

Demon Blade Murasame: Blood of 1000 Souls *

Dark tales are told of this often night black or blood red sword and its use to end the lives of one thousand great warriors and how it absorbed the life and malice of its original wielder so that it is now a sentient being of its own.
Vainglorians claim that the tooth of a fallen angel was used in its forging.

The Six Knights *

It is said there once lived a group of six knights who swore fealty to a king and their loyalty was so that they willingly accepted death when accused of treason and even returned from the afterlife to defend the king’s descendant. Clad in gold, diamonds, emeralds, rubies, blue coral, or even black dragon scales, each of the six knights was truly defined and unique unto him self.

The Fatal Ballet *

According to myth, a great maniacal tyrant captured a city and erased the memories of those who dwelled therein. By planting agents who would blend into the crowds of the city, the tyrant was able to watch the events unfold as the suspicious populace pieced together the facts in order to learn what happened and regain their past.

Soulstorm: That Which Was *

Apparently, God is nothing more than the souls of life meshed together into one entity. Or so says the tale of Soulstorm, the progenitor of life and darkness.

Amalgamation: Xavier Grave *

A monk derived of the tale of Apokalipz, Xavier Grave is a multi-talented shape-shifter. Each of his ten transformations has its own distinctive and powerful abilities, all deadly in function.

Apokalipz: Justice over Evil *

The tale of a singular hero struggling to undermine, disrupt, and utterly destroy the tyrannical influence of a deadly dictator with a loyal and deadly army, Apokalipz introduces us to the kindness and infectious charisma of Herald and Kevie who travel to recruit a force of good which can battle Dark Lord Shimo’s army and darker allies.

Legacy: Soul of Swords – currently unavailable

Tenblade: Masters of War *

Tenblade is the tale of a boy who discovers a dagger which can transform into ten different bladed weapons.

Songblade Kin & Demon Uryu *

Kin and Uryu are two archaeologists who discover two incredible artifacts that put them at odds with each other, enhancing their preexisting rivalry.

Ghosts of Sullomir: Reign of Tara *

Tara is the victim of a foul plot. She has been ousted from the castle and nearly killed by those who have taken power. The villagers over whom she rules do not believe her tale because one who looks identical to Tara has taken the throne. Only the Ghosts (those that are not known to the waking world of light) can help Tara reclaim her rule.

Dark Wave: Legend of Ariadine *

A band of three must embark on a quest to squelch the approaching hordes shortly after returning as the only survivors of a great war.

Excel: Ace Pilot *

The story of a young man who fights in the skies for his kingdom, Dignus, which floats in the sky, the hero must gain alliance from nations on land and sea to thwart the darkness of the air beyond.

Sky King: Air to the Throne – currently unavailable

Black Twilight *

Based on the Watcher’s grand tournament, Black Twilight is a fictitious tale of a sect of sorcerers who infiltrate the tournament in hopes of winning great influence within Eizon in order to become its ultimate rulers.

The Crusader *

The Crusader is a legend detailing the exploits of a young woman clad in slender yet impervious armor and wielding a sword and bullets which could slay the unkillable.

Lord Dracher: Source of All Evil *

Taking cues from several varying stories, this book integrates magical, demonic, and innovative heroes who draw toward one another from different walks of life in order to defeat the singular evil. The book has been condensed from its earlier 420 tales of which all contained at least 150 pages to a smaller more manageable 2100 page novel.

The Hunting Ground *

This is the story of five young tertiary students who embark on a quest to find thrills in the parts unknown and find themselves the pawns of a deadly band of murderers bred for war.

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The Tera Neja

A specialized group of ninja assassins which originated in Vainglory, the Tera Neja are stealthy, dexterous, and tricky. Capable of utilizing various powers which lie outside the realm of physical ability and magical talent and even draw upon the spiritual energies which rest within the Hume being, the Tera Neja are an adversary not to be taken lightly.

The Zhad

A specialized group of destructive sorcerers, the Zhad are descendants of blood sorcerers who had sold their souls to obtain deadly arts which could affect them great authority in the world. Most Zhad are subject to particular destructive behavioral inclinations which are a hereditary mark of those who preceded them.

The Uldra

These creatures, though no more than a third taller than the average Hume, are an evolution of the drakon species from which originate such great serpents as wyrms, wyverns, the Lung, and many other elegant and terrifying reptiles. Uldra are typically unique in eye color and the color of their scales. They are randomly adorned with horns but always have two large horns protruding from the back of their necks. Exceptions occur with the species; however, these rare cases are treated with prejudice and regarded as omens. Despite this, the Uldra are the most intelligent and civilized beings in existence and carry themselves with a majestic dignity.

The Czakra

The Czakra are a development born of Vainglorian experiments that had begun and ceased with this one genus. The Czakra are the result of a process by which the innate magical potential in Chocobos was unnaturally and dramatically increased. With their talents brought to near limitless potential, Czakra have gained the ability to take on Hume form. However, Czakra retain certain aspects of their bird-like relatives. These can be anything from physical traits such as feathers, wings, or beaks to behavioral traits such as the way they walk, react, or even the predictable wark that is the calling card of the Chocobos as a species.

The Missiles

Once a sport archery team, the Missiles found themselves recruited for confrontational preparatory purposes. In a short time, this fun-loving crew was “programmed” to be distance warriors for the city of Vainglory.