The Dawn of the Rising Dragon stands as a momentous chapter in the annals of the Y’azi Empire, signifying the unification of its imperial forces under the banner of the Dragon Emperor, Ryujin Hattori. This fateful event unfolded under dire circumstances, as The Sunsations, champions of the realms, were transported by the celestial grace of the Dragon Priestess Hoshiko to the Palace of the Celestial Dragon, nestled within the heart of the Y’azi Peninsula. The rising threat of the Tides of Khaos demanded immediate action, and the Sunsations arrived to parlay with the emperor and ignite a call to arms.
The Sunsations’ Arrival
Bathed in the ethereal glow of the priestess’s divine magic, the Sunsations materialized within the grand court of the Celestial Dragon Palace. Towering spires of jade and gold gleamed in the sunlight, and banners bearing the twin lung dragons, Fujin and Raijin, fluttered in the high mountain winds. Within the court, the Dragon Emperor, a figure of regal command clad in resplendent armor of red and gold, awaited their plea. Beside him stood his council of advisors and generals, their expressions solemn as they beheld the visitors who had come to warn them of impending doom.
The Testimony of Solandir
Among the Sunsations was Solandir, the Mythar-turned-Desconocido Inquisitor of the Talons of the Timeless Tome. His feathered visage bore the weight of his discoveries, as he recounted a harrowing tale of his unsanctioned voyage to the frozen north of Norska. There, he had witnessed firsthand the rallying of the Tribes of Khaos under the banners of Varaghast Ghuul, the Risen Warrior-King.
In the chilling shadow of Skaeling City, Solandir had seen an unprecedented horde of Desconocido berserkers, beastmen, warlocks, and Khaos spawn gather, their war cries echoing across the icy wastelands. Yet, his testimony carried a far graver warning: Varaghast was no mere conqueror. The Inquisitor suspected that the Warrior-King was serving not Khaos alone, but the ruinous power of Valekith. Solandir feared that the Tides of Khaos were but a front to enact a far darker purpose—the opening of the Khaos Rift and Valekith’s return to the Prime Plane. Should Valekith’s severed soul reunite with Malekith, it would herald the end times.
Edict of The Dragon Emperor
Moved by the Sunsations’ words and Solandir’s chilling revelations, the Dragon Emperor rose from his throne. His presence commanded the attention of all, his voice steady yet fierce.
"Let it be known," he declared, "that the Y’azi Empire shall not stand idle while the realms are imperiled. The winds of Fujin shall carry our oaths, and the thunder of Raijin shall herald our charge. We shall rise as the dragons we honor, unyielding and eternal."
With these words, the Order of the Jade Dragon—the emperor’s elite samurai—stepped forward. Each warrior knelt in unison, their polished armor gleaming like dragon scales, and drew their blades, raising them high in a binding oath. The air itself seemed to tremble as the samurai swore fealty to the emperor’s call, vowing to defend the Y’azi Peninsula and the realms beyond against the chaos to come.
The Call to War
The rallying cry of the Y’azi samurai spread like wildfire across the empire, their banners unfurled, and their war drums thundered. From the high mountain fortresses to the serene coastal temples, warriors prepared for the coming storm. The Dragon Priestess Hoshiko led rites of blessing, invoking the twin dragons Fujin and Raijin to guide and protect their people.
A Glimpse of the Future
Even as preparations began, the shadow of Valekith loomed over the empire like a storm cloud. Whispers of ancient prophecies circulated, hinting that the Y’azi Peninsula would become the crucible where the fate of the realms would be forged. The Sunsations, now allies of the empire, stood as the fulcrum upon which this fate balanced.
The Dawn of the Rising Dragon was not merely a call to arms but a moment of unity, resolve, and reverence. The tides of chaos may have surged, but the Y’azi Empire stood ready to meet them, their samurai a shining testament to honor, duty, and the indomitable spirit of the dragon. As the sun set behind the jade spires of the Celestial Dragon Palace, its golden rays illuminated the swords of a thousand warriors, each one a beacon of hope in the encroaching darkness.