Post by Racechick on Jun 12, 2010 16:48:33 GMT -6
The Legend...
Equines dominated the Earth alongside land, sea, and air creatures alike. Together in unison, they advanced for better and for worse. As time grew on, Equines learned more about the world they shared. Soon, the diamond was discovered. It was black, and sparkled with radiance. This diamond was an object that symbolized the energy of the elements - Fire, Earth, Water, and Air. It was discovered in the cave of a mighty waterfall, today known as the Majestic Capital. The horse that discovered it was a mare by the name of Epona, a mare born on the night of an eclipse. She was physic, and kept the Black Diamond hidden for she sensed its power could be devastating to those around her. Over time, though, word got out.
One by one, bands formed. Darkness crowded the minds' of Equines, each one searching for the Diamond. It was said that the Diamond was powerful but only Epona knew how strong it really was. She wore it around her neck on a chain crafted by the Bird species for her. Epona hid herself from the rest of the world, for Equines were not the only species hunting for the diamond. Finally, when she could bare the power no more, Epona returned to the waterfall cave, and killed herself.
Eventually, the Dark herd was formed, attempting to gain power and control by ultimately finding the diamond and defeating the Lights.
Just as the Darks began to rise, the Light herd was formed. They were dedicated to boldness, wise words, and liberty. They believed in protecting the diamond from getting into the wrong hands.
All knew it was coming, a great battle between Darks and Lights. The Lights were outnumbered but, prophecy foretold the birth of a stallion, a stallion to guide the Lights through victory. This stallion was a descendant of Epona.
Finally, it happened. An ebony colt was born on the night of an eclipse, just like the mare named Epona. Thus, the colt’s name was Silver Eclipse. His sire was a Dark and his dam was a light – forbidden love. The colt grew to be strong and bold, and just as prophecy foretold he led the Lights through the war and restored peace. His father died in the war, saving his mother from a certain death. Not only did Equines fight for the diamond, but so did Big Cats and the Bird species. The battle was so large, so devastating, that it was called ‘War of the Blood Diamond’.
After the war, Eclipse founded a new kingdom; he called it Epona in honor of the mare and the diamond.
The Legend of Epona was not forgotten, and there are still some out there who seek the diamond and its power. Horses in Epona live in peace. For now…