šš: World History
The Vampire King's Obsession Leads To Ruin
šong ago, in a distant eon when the earth was still young and naive, supernatural entities roamed and dominated its surface. Their reach extended across vast lands, the endless sky, deep waters, and the mysterious realms beneath the earth.
These beings were known as the Primordials, as they existed to maintain balance in the newly formed GaƮa. Over time, they diverged into distinct groups and lineages, each developing unique traits that set them apart.
This diversification continued for millennia until these lineages became separate civilizations of their own: Vampires, Werewolves, Faeries, Centaurs, Zombies, Ghouls, Dragons, Phoenixes, Goblins, Merpeople, Witches, and other species that eventually faced extinction.
Each race claimed its own territory and coexisted in relative harmony with neighboring kingdoms. To bolster a sense of order and sovereignty, one group was appointed as the supreme ruler of all, though each had its own monarchy. This supreme race were the vampires, chosen for their regal nature and unparalleled unity, which none of their contemporaries could rival.
This era of tranquility persisted until the emergence of a new race that soon tipped the balance: humans. Though physically weak and mortal, humans were distinguished by their trailblazing tendencies, scientific curiosity, and troubling inclination toward violence.
Before long, they became a thorn in the Primordials' sides.
Their willful and stubborn disposition made them incapable of pledging allegiance to any higher authority. They refused to see their race as subordinates to the vampires or any other kind. This defiance sparked the first global war, which lasted for several centuries and led to the extinction of many species, along with the near subjugation of mankind.
However, humanity did not remain idle in defeat. They initiated a resistance that led to the second global war, which persisted even longer than the first.
This time, they were strategic enough to ally with willing empires: the Werewolves and the Witches. Other empires, like the sky and sea-dwelling Phoenixes, Dragons, and Merpeople, remained neutral, abstaining from the war entirely. On the other hand, the ever-loyal Faeries, Ghouls, Zombies, Goblins, and Centaurs rallied with the supreme empire. The war saw unprecedented levels of genocide on all sides.
The eventual aftermath of the war was a peace treaty signed by the ruling Vampire King and Human Emperor, bringing an end to the long era of dispute and war. A key condition of the treaty required a recurring marriage rite between the two kingdoms.
Every 3,000 years, a fair virgin maiden of noble heritage was to be wed to the reigning Vampire King. Typically, the Council of Elders selected the bride, but if the Vampire King had already chosen someone, he could claim her directly. With the exception of the vampire overlord and his human mate, any union between a human and a vampire was strictly forbidden.
Tragically, no one would foresee that this very condition would serve as the catalyst for the third global war, ignited by Cassian de Valmont, the 97th Vampire King, many cycles after the treaty was formed. His revolt ended with the death of his precursor and father, King Thorne de Valmont, and his queen, Elysia de Valmont.