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==Librarius Ex Horadrim- Book One=====OF HEAVEN AND HELL=======The Great Conflict====Since the [[Beginning]], the forces of [[Light]] and [[Darkness]] have engaged in an eternal war: The Great Conflict, whose victor will rise from the apocalyptic ashes to hold sway over all creation. To this end, the [[Angel]]s of the [[High Heavens]] adhere to strict militaristic disciplines. [[Seraphim]] warriors strike at the enemies of Light with swords imbued with righteous wrath and justice. The Angels believe that only absolute discipline can properly restore order to the myriad realms, while the demonic denizens of the [[Burning Hells]] hold that absolute [[chaos]] is the true nature of all things.
BOOK ONE OF HEAVEN AND HELL
THE GREAT CONFLICTThe battles of the Great Conflict rage across both time and space, often infringing upon the very fabric of reality itself. From the [[Crystal Arch]] at the very heart of the High Heavens to the arcane [[Hellforge]] of the [[Underworld]], the warriors of these eternal realms journey to wherever their timeless conflict carries them. The legendary deeds of the heroes of the realms beyond elicit both veneration and insight.
Since the Beginning, the forces of [[Light]] and [[Darkness]] have engaged in an eternal war: '''The Great Conflict''', whose victor will rise from the apocalyptic ashes to hold sway over all creation. To this end, the [[Angel]]s of the [[High Heavens]] adhere to strict militaristic disciplines. [[Seraphim]] warriors strike at the enemies of Light with swords imbued with righteous wrath and justice. The Angels believe that only absolute discipline can properly restore order to the myriad realms, while the demonic denizens of the [[Burning Hells]] hold that absolute chaos is the true nature of all things.
The battles greatest of the Great Conflict rage across both time and spacethese heroes was [[Izual]], often infringing upon the very fabric of reality itself. From lieutenant to the [[Crystal Archangel|Arch-Angel]] [[Tyrael]] at the very heart and bearer of the Angelic Runeblade [[High HeavensAzurewrath]] to . He once led a fierce attack upon the Hellforge as the creation of the arcane dark [[Hellforgedemonblade]] of the [[UnderworldShadowfang]], was nearing completion. His quest was to destroy both wielder and weapon - a charge that he was destined never to complete. Izual was overcome by the warriors legions of these eternal realms journey chaos and, tragically, was lost to wherever their timeless conflict carries themthe Darkness. The legendary deeds of the heroes of His fate stands as testament to the realms beyond elicit both veneration fact that Angels and insightDemons alike shall fearlessly enter into any domain - so long as their hated enemies dwell within.
The greatest of these heroes was [[Izual]], lieutenant to the [[Archangel]] [[Tyrael]] and bearer of the Angelic Runeblade [[Azurewrath]]. He once led a fierce attack upon the [[Hellforge]] as the creation of the dark demonblade [[Shadowfang]] was nearing completion. His quest was to destroy both wielder and weapon - a charge that he was destined never to complete. [[Izual]] was overcome by the legions of chaos and, tragically, was lost to the Darkness. His fate stands as testament to the fact that Angels and Demons alike shall fearlessly enter into any domain - so long as their hated enemies dwell within.
Although the Great Conflict burned hotter and longer than any of the stars in the sky, neither side could gain dominion over the other for long. Both factions sought some way to turn the tides of the war to their favor. With the ascension of Man and his mortal realm, the Great Conflict ground to a mysterious halt. Both armies paused in a breathless stalemate, waiting to see to whose side [[Man ]] would eventually turn.   Mortals had the unique ability to choose between Darkness and Light, and it was held that this would be the deciding factor in the outcome of the Great Conflict. Thus, the agents of the nether-realms descended to the mortal realm to vie for the favor of Man...
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