Elysium

Greetings, people of Elysium, it is I, Gaius Scaevola. The Dark Knight.

Some of you might have witnessed or heard about what transpired at the Beacon of Light. I'm here to warn you about convenient half-truths and convenient omissions. What you worshipped and what I destroyed was nothing but a sham constructed by the oppressing Church of Crystalism. The whereabouts of the Crystal of Light are a complete mystery even to the royal family.

The history of Serenitas has been manipulated for over a millennium, making you forget your roots as people blessed by both Light and the Dark. As the Chosen of Darkness, it is my duty to shatter the shackles of faith that pull the world towards destruction.

I do not ask you to turn against your people. I do not wish for you to abandon your nation. I do not even ask for your understanding. My only desire is for you to open a path.

Do not stand in my way because I will stop at nothing to accomplish my duty.

WHO: Caseo, Kyo, Aditi, Thora, Titus, Faihan, Cinna, Pius, Gunnar, Tiberius, Zephyr, Nero...and the Dark Knight.
WHEN: Spring Ceremony
WHERE: The Beacon of Light
SUMMARY: The Dark Knight party crashes the Spring Ceremony...and a terrible revelation occurs.
CW: Fantasy Violence, Heartbreak

( ''Why don't you fulfill your duty as Chosen?'' )

WHO: Titus & Badr
WHEN: Elysium Time
WHERE: Out and About
SUMMARY: The prince's puppet show has a very curious story...
CW: N/A

( ''How can enough ever be enough?'' )

WHO: Gaius, Kyo, and Badr
WHEN: The Recent Past
WHERE: Gaius's Room
SUMMARY: Badr found a book! He hates the book. He also hates the idea of fighting Phasma. Gaius is shifty. Everyone is worried.
CW: N/A

( ''Just...whatever caused this, whoever did this...they are incredibly selfish.'' )

WHO: Dark Knight & Cinna
WHEN: After Badr and Cinna return to Serenitas
WHERE: Serenitas after dark
SUMMARY: A couple of friends have a chat
CW: --

( And here I thought you found kinship with your siblings )

[Private: Badr and Kyo]
There was something I forgot to mention when we were discussing things previously. It's nothing of particular note, but a widespread belief in Serenitas that hasn't been mentioned for generations because it hadn't happened in a long time but [...] twins in the royal family were considered an ill omen and a sign of misfortune. However, there hasn't been another pair of twins for hundreds and hundreds of years.

Anyway, how is your investigation coming? I've been doing some reading, but I'm not sure any of it is of use.

WHO: Gaius & Badr
WHEN: Back Then
WHERE: Gaius's Room
SUMMARY: What are the Phasma? Why are they here? Also, Gaius plays tricks on an unsuspecting Badr.
CW: Hopeless love stories?

( ''The evil and damage he caused in the past are unforgivable.'' )

WHO: Karim & Pius
WHEN: The Winter Masquerade
WHERE: Ballroom to Garden
SUMMARY: Rules are broken. Secrets long hidden come to light.
CW: N/A

( ''I'm a fantastic instructor, even if I say so myself.'' )

WHO: Titus and Kyo
WHEN: The past
WHERE: Training Arena
SUMMARY: Titus and Kyo trade insults
CW: None

( You bowed, anyway, so I’ll take it as win )

WHO: Titus, Badr, Cinna, Kyo, and Maetí
WHEN: Another Time
WHERE: Another Place
SUMMARY: There's an alarm going off in Serenitas...and strangers in the cathedral.
CW: Some mild violence.

( ...the source of all evil... )

WHO: Kyo and Gaius
WHEN: During the Masquerade
WHERE: Gaius's Room
SUMMARY: Just Bros Hanging Out
CW: Kissing. Anxiety

( The crystals are meant to keep the balance )

WHO: Thora, Kyo, Zuya, Gaius, Caseo, and Pius
WHEN: Following this!
WHERE: Vespera
SUMMARY: The students are tasked with sorting out Vespera's phasma troubles. They find the monsters...and the masters, too. Prince Gaius is briefly kidnapped, but returns to camp safely enough. (Plus a note on group two at the end.)
CW: Kidnapping! And some fighting.

( Back at the cave... )

WHO: Kyo and Gaius
WHEN: The Past
WHERE: Kyo's Dorm Room
SUMMARY: Kyo and Gaius Realize They Are Friends
CW: General Anxiety, Panik

( Do you like the cards you were dealt, Gaius? )

WHO: Gaius & Badr
WHEN: Way Back When
WHERE: Around Campus
SUMMARY: Badr has questions about Crystalism; Gaius is carrying too many books.
CW: N/A

( ''The oldest son always inherits the crown.'' )

WHO: Kyo and Gaius
WHEN: The Past
WHERE: Kyo's room
SUMMARY: Gaius brings Kyo a homebaked fruit tart
CW: Mentions of death and fire

( I know it is not very becoming of me, but it, specifically baking, helps me relax when I am taxed from my obligations. )

First of all, I would like to, once again, extend my warmest welcome to the Holy Kingdom of Serenitas; to everyone who is visiting us for the first time as well as those of you that are returning, and for the first time, enjoying an extended stay in our lands.

With that being said, I will also take this opportunity to apologize for any misunderstandings and disrespect we may have caused to any of your customs or traditions. Know that it is only the veil of ignorance and not ill-intent that begot such behavior.

It may be bold of me to ask, but if there is any of you, my classmates, who would enjoy a tour through the city, it just happens that I will have the time for it tomorrow. Seemingly, according to a dear friend, I need to breathe some fresh air and relax, and he will not hear no for an answer.

If this offer picked your interest, please do let me know before sunset so I can make the proper arrangements.

WHO: Kyo, Gaius, and Titus
WHEN: In the Past
WHERE: Training Grounds
SUMMARY: Kyo thinks Guren fighting style is the best. Titus disagrees. Gaius wants everyone to get along
CW: N/A

( Is that all you got, little princeling? This is more like a mild warmth than the blazing flames I was promised! )

WHO: Gaius & Pius
WHEN: In the Past
WHERE: Training Grounds
SUMMARY: Talking about Crystalism and making wagers.
CW: N/A

( ''...because after the Fire is gone both Nature and Earth will return...'' )

WHO: Titus & Badr (Cameo by Gaius)
WHEN: Day Two at School
WHERE: A Field
SUMMARY: Titus just wants to make friends and spar (not necessarily in that order). Badr thinks Crystalism might be fake news.
CW: Some mild stirring.

( A lack of being told 'no' as a child, and well, ever, meant that Titus assumed people wanted to do whatever he suggested always. )