The Starting Years
He was given a trial run, and introduced into the world of Guardians, becoming an official Guardian. With this he was granted Immortality and power beyond understanding. Within two months, Shadowfire held a seat on the Guardian's Council. he was the youngest member. Mardeketh, the current leader of the Guardians, took Shadowfire as a protege, and began teaching him the way of the Guardians. Shadowfire became a valued asset to the Guardians organization. He became the go to guy for advice on solving problems and situations. Shadowfire's mind extended far beyond his years, and with his increased knowledge, his wisdom grew. It didn't take long until he gained the favor of the Guardians, and they soon promoted him to Head Council Member. He was second only to Mardeketh. And with his promotion came the ability to traverse the many realms, and the many races. Also, Mardeketh took a liking to Shadowfire. He believed the young being was extraordinary in a lot of ways, and he believed great things would happen for the child.
So Shadowfire was placed in the Head Council seat. This came with it's responsibilities. Mardeketh and Shadowfire were required to attend the monthly Council of the Gods. And so Shadowfire took his seat among the gods. Apprehensive of their reaction, Shadowfire remained quiet through the whole meeting, seemingly ignoring the hostilities and anger directed at his existence. Near the end of the meeting, Gadian asked Shadowfire a simple question. "Why do you remain quiet, Guardian, at all the resentment you face in this room."
Shadowfire stared at his father, then looked around the room once as he examined the faces of the gods. Then he spoke the words that gained him respect from the gods. "To meet rage with rage. To meet hate with hate. This does nothing more then cause more resentment, cause more strife, and hurt all those involved. I see no reason to return that which is undeserved. I know not the reason for the shame you all feel for me. However, that does not mean I shall indulge in the darkness that is anger. I know not the Gods, nor their reasons, and thus, I shall meet the unfriendliness the only way I can. I'll respect the choice of the Gods, and allow each their own opinion. That is the way I see it anyway. Does that answer your question, Father?"
The gods gained a new respect for Shadowfire that day. And from then on, he was welcomed less coldly into the world of the gods. Some even began to like him. And thus Shadowfire gained his place in the world. However, the time soon came for Shadowfire to prove himself. A few days before he got his assignment, a contingent of Guardians had gone missing. A day later, their souls had shown up in the Realm of the Gods. They had been stripped of their immortality, powers, and their lives. A human had found the scroll of Immortality, which contained secrets known only to the Guardians. He had stolen the scroll, and used it's power to steal the powers of the Guardians, and kill them. Soon after that, hundreds of Humans and dragons alike together waged war against the Guardians. many Guardians died in the war. When all was said and done, only three Guardians remained. Shadowfire, and two of his best friends. Shadowfire was named the new leader of the Guardians, and he ordered the destruction of the scroll. It was given to the gods, who erased it's existence, and all knowledge gained from the scroll from the minds of all but the Gods and Guardians.
And so for almost two eons, the world experienced an unprecedented time of peace and wealth.under the watchful eye of Shadowfire, the would expanded to its greatest height. But not all good things can last.
Soon a human rose up against the Guardians, killing two of the remaining three. The man was known as the Sage of Six Paths. Soon he and Shadowfire met upon the battlefield. Neither side would give, and so the Sage struck a bargain with Shadowfire. If Shadowfire would go into hiding, and leave the world to the inhabitant races to defend and keep up, they would end the feuding. Shadowfire would be forgotten, and not hunted anymore. He would be freed of his bonds, and responsibilities. "It's time that a being with such a power no longer loomed over the world. An abomination is what you are, and if you hide your power, hide your strength, and vanish, this world can finally move on."
Shadowfire thought about the offer, and finally agreed. He approached the gods, and told them of the plan. They agreed, and gave him a seal with the power to hide his Guardian powers, and give him a human form. So Shadowfire applied the seal and went into hiding.
For a long time now he has sat in the shadows of the world, watching as the world around him changed and grew. He watched as threats came and went, and the world around him advanced. Now he has returned to the world here once again as it's defender. As new threats encroach on the horizon he begins his preparations. This time however he is not alone. One person each from the four elder races have joined him and created the Order of Gaiden. Kitsak. Rodek. Lerello.and Akasei are the four members of the order. powerful beings, and good friends, they stand by Shadowfire as he returns to this world.
Now that he is back, Shadowfire has made a vow to himself. He is here for good this time, and returns as a defender of this world. He is back. He swears to protect what he cares about, and restore the once balance to the strife stricken world.
So Shadowfire was placed in the Head Council seat. This came with it's responsibilities. Mardeketh and Shadowfire were required to attend the monthly Council of the Gods. And so Shadowfire took his seat among the gods. Apprehensive of their reaction, Shadowfire remained quiet through the whole meeting, seemingly ignoring the hostilities and anger directed at his existence. Near the end of the meeting, Gadian asked Shadowfire a simple question. "Why do you remain quiet, Guardian, at all the resentment you face in this room."
Shadowfire stared at his father, then looked around the room once as he examined the faces of the gods. Then he spoke the words that gained him respect from the gods. "To meet rage with rage. To meet hate with hate. This does nothing more then cause more resentment, cause more strife, and hurt all those involved. I see no reason to return that which is undeserved. I know not the reason for the shame you all feel for me. However, that does not mean I shall indulge in the darkness that is anger. I know not the Gods, nor their reasons, and thus, I shall meet the unfriendliness the only way I can. I'll respect the choice of the Gods, and allow each their own opinion. That is the way I see it anyway. Does that answer your question, Father?"
The gods gained a new respect for Shadowfire that day. And from then on, he was welcomed less coldly into the world of the gods. Some even began to like him. And thus Shadowfire gained his place in the world. However, the time soon came for Shadowfire to prove himself. A few days before he got his assignment, a contingent of Guardians had gone missing. A day later, their souls had shown up in the Realm of the Gods. They had been stripped of their immortality, powers, and their lives. A human had found the scroll of Immortality, which contained secrets known only to the Guardians. He had stolen the scroll, and used it's power to steal the powers of the Guardians, and kill them. Soon after that, hundreds of Humans and dragons alike together waged war against the Guardians. many Guardians died in the war. When all was said and done, only three Guardians remained. Shadowfire, and two of his best friends. Shadowfire was named the new leader of the Guardians, and he ordered the destruction of the scroll. It was given to the gods, who erased it's existence, and all knowledge gained from the scroll from the minds of all but the Gods and Guardians.
And so for almost two eons, the world experienced an unprecedented time of peace and wealth.under the watchful eye of Shadowfire, the would expanded to its greatest height. But not all good things can last.
Soon a human rose up against the Guardians, killing two of the remaining three. The man was known as the Sage of Six Paths. Soon he and Shadowfire met upon the battlefield. Neither side would give, and so the Sage struck a bargain with Shadowfire. If Shadowfire would go into hiding, and leave the world to the inhabitant races to defend and keep up, they would end the feuding. Shadowfire would be forgotten, and not hunted anymore. He would be freed of his bonds, and responsibilities. "It's time that a being with such a power no longer loomed over the world. An abomination is what you are, and if you hide your power, hide your strength, and vanish, this world can finally move on."
Shadowfire thought about the offer, and finally agreed. He approached the gods, and told them of the plan. They agreed, and gave him a seal with the power to hide his Guardian powers, and give him a human form. So Shadowfire applied the seal and went into hiding.
For a long time now he has sat in the shadows of the world, watching as the world around him changed and grew. He watched as threats came and went, and the world around him advanced. Now he has returned to the world here once again as it's defender. As new threats encroach on the horizon he begins his preparations. This time however he is not alone. One person each from the four elder races have joined him and created the Order of Gaiden. Kitsak. Rodek. Lerello.and Akasei are the four members of the order. powerful beings, and good friends, they stand by Shadowfire as he returns to this world.
Now that he is back, Shadowfire has made a vow to himself. He is here for good this time, and returns as a defender of this world. He is back. He swears to protect what he cares about, and restore the once balance to the strife stricken world.