What you are about to read is the never before released, unedited script from a project called "Soldier of Xaia". This project through the years was adjusted to become some of what you now know as Cross of Auria. While many of the details have changed since then, you'll notice the similarities and where inspiration was pulled from.
This is the first of three text files with a 'last edited' date of 12/19/2011. Crazy as it may sound, the concept for Cross of Auria is in fact nearing its 12th birthday. As an unfinished concept, the filename is simply "x. Script". Included are some self-reminder prompts as to how this would be integrated in game format.
These posts only allow for so many characters, so these will be going up one at a time over the next few days or weeks, depending on interest.
Enjoy, and thanks for stopping by!
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1a: [Ruins of Alpha]
Intro. Jack, Andy and Miles cut through emberwolves and large rats while throwing fire at bats. Glyphs appear on the walls. They're in the Ruins of Alpha, a cave shrouded in myth, said to contain an ancient communication between the civilization in Isis and Ma' Shara in the Outland.
They finish killing the creatures.
"Could've been worse, eh?" - Miles
"We're not out of danger yet. It's said that something big comes when you tamper with the glyps." - Andy
Jack walks to the wall and touches the glyph. A black aura around him lights up, and the glyph lights up, half black and half bright white. The ground trembles, and they hear a roar. Footsteps crash closer and closer. They turn to find a Fire Elemental charging them.
[First Battle - Tutorials: Attack. Casting. Defend. Elements.]
The elementals dying attack shoots burning rock into both Andy and Miles, while Jack evades. The two are incapacitated.
"Uggghhh son of a bitch" - Miles
"*Cough*" - Andy
"I'll get you out of here. Just hold tight." - Jack
The glyph on the wall lights up, and the wall shatters, revealing a path behind it.
"Heh. No wonder. I bet there's more walls like this farther in. Nobody in the last thousand years has been this far down." - Jack
"If that communication port is in here, it's got to be further down. *Cough*" - Miles
"Yeah, well we'll get to it next time. We've got to get you both back. Just keep quiet now." - Jack
"Ughh!" - Miles&Andy
At the entrance of the cave, they see wolves and falcons in the distance rushing toward Lvell. The injured two draw on their strength and the three run back, fighting along the way.
2a: They return to Lvell, cutting through a small force of attacking wolves.
"Keep calm, everybody keep calm!" - Guard
Soldiers fill the street, forming ranks at the gate, gunning down all the creatures. Jack, Andy and Miles walk into the Lvell Public Security building.
"Hah! Look at you two. At least you're still breathing. What happened?" - Captain Arnold
"The wall in the back of the cave fell, but not before a titan came for us. Those myths might actually be true." - Jack
"I assume touching the glyph brought that nasty right to you?" - Arnold
"Yeah. Fire Elemental by the look of it. The construct exploded after being slain, injuring both of them in the process." - Jack
"As I expected. Well, with the recent attack, I'll need you in some better shape. Head out to the ..." - Arnold
The alarms sound.
"Warning! Warning! All military personel to the West Gate."
"Oh, what now?" - Arnold
"On our way in, we saw a small creature strike force headed for the city. Think it could be more?" - Jack
"Well, lets find out. Get out there, and take a better weapon with you, would ya? You two, to the infirmary. Now." - Arnold
[Jack picks up an Iron Sword near the door]
Jack leaves the building and heads to the West Gate.
[Using the map]
"It seems these beasts are planning an attack. This is no untamed force. Prophecy says there will be a Second Invasion. We can not let this happen. Due to the seriousness of this emergency, the differences between the army and the Monastery will be set aside. We will work together in this time of desperation, and topple the enemy before they reach our doors!" - Tri. Azariu
"The Umvi will support the army in this matter. As Azariu said, we can not let our differences overcome us. We will band together, and strike the evil as one!" - Monk
"Hey Jack. I'm hearing word that the Monastery's lead pyromancer is on a short journey to Shari. The name's Woolven. We're going to need to cut that trip even shorter. Go get him, and bring him back. We can't take the chance of not having everyone here during the attack." - Arnold
"You got it, Captain." - Jack.
Jack sneaks out of the city and heads southwest toward Shari, cutting a path through feral wolves and small wurms. Upon reaching the city, he sees the Umvi in the center at an altar, small fireballs risen around it and around him. Behind him, a pack of whelps approach. Jack runs and and jumps into the battle.
2b.
[Battle tutorial - Casting on multiple foes]
"I'm Jack, agent for the. . ." - Jack
"I know who you are. They've come, have they??" - George
"They have. We need to get back." - Jack
George nods, and they start to walk back. It's becoming clear that the strike forces are growing more dense and focused. They fight through wolves, whelps and small raptors on the way back.
As they come close to the center of the city, another siren blares.
"Warning! Warning! Prepare for an attack! Dragon sighted at the west gate! Warning! Warning!" - Siren, as it repeats.
Jack and George give each other a look and run over to the west gate.
2c.
A dragon crashes through the west gate, trampling through ranks of the army defense. Jack and George run toward the gate to meet Miles and Andy. The four of them start cutting through whelps and wolves, ending at the dragon.
"Glad you're back." - Andy
"It's time to show the army why they have us!" - Miles
2d.
The dragon knocks out Andy and Miles, who are revived by what appears to be a panther. The team of five takes out the dragon, and the cat runs off.
[Party guests.]
"Not a moment too soon. We're not going to be able to hold for much longer. Get to Auria and inform the rest of the Trium. Look, if we're going to want to have a shot at fighting them off, you're going to need to bring Reilly back with you." - Arnold
"We're really not going to mention the giant cat?" - Miles
"You mean Shay Reilly, the prize of Auria?" - George
"That's the one. Get her, and bring her back here. I wouldn't be opposed if you brought back half the Aurian Army either." - Arnold
"That'll be difficult." - Jack
"They don't care." - Andy says to Miles
"You specialize in that. Get her,and bring her here. Simple as that." - Arnold
Andy&Miles - "Yes sir!"
"Not you two. We need some competent soldiers staying behind. Jack, go. George, would you mind?" - Arnold
"With pleasure." - George
Arnold motions George to go with Jack. They head north through the city and out the North Gate. The city of Auria is northwest of Lvell and is the capital of the country Revan.
2e.
[Andy and Miles leave the party]
"I heard she's here against her will" - George
"That's what they say. Rumor also has it that she leads the entire Aurian army now though." - Jack
"It's been so long since they've had a real war, no outsider would know. We need to get her to join us. Let's hope she wants to leave." - George
"You're right. Let's just hope the army isn't offended by it." - Jack
"They probably will be." - George
The two walk in the Trade Gate of Auria. The army seems to be running a drill, as people are scattering. Shay is straight ahead, talking with three guards.
"Shay? Lvell's under attack by creatures from the desert. We think the Second Invasion is starting." - Jack
"We saw the beacon. The Trium was supposed to deliver an announcement two hours ago. I think they've left." - Shay
"What do you mean 'left'? Where have they gone?" - George
"Away. They always were afraid of dragons." - Shay
"This day just keeps getting worse. Do you think your army can supply any troops to Lvell?" - Jack
"I'm sorry, but there's nothing we can do until we find the Trium, if we find them." - Shay
"We're going to need you to come with us then. The strike forces are getting to be too much to handle. If you can not supply troops, supply yourself. That should be enough." - George
"My hands are tied. Either the Trium is somewhere to be found, or I have to prepare the city for drastic defense measures. You know what will happen if it is an invasion." - Shay
"Auria's larger than Lvell... Lvell would be evacuated to here." - George
"Exactly. Still.. while I have you..." - Shay
The guards draw their weapons and approach the party.
"What are you doing?" - George
"Rumor also had it that as the commander of the army, she tests people who show promise as new recruits to be her agents." - Jack
"You're well informed" - Shay, as she draws her weapon.
Though the two knock out the guards and single out Shay, a glow comes from the necklace she wears and she overwhelms them with 'Shockwave'.
"Not bad. You may not be helpless after all. Still, there's nothing I can do for you right now. Take them." - Shay says as Jack black out.
Jack wakes up in a house in Auria with George standing over him.