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Name of the Story: The Four Knights of Remnant

Place of Origin: Unknown

Summary: The Knights were four friends from four different regions in Remnant that helped the founding of the Four Kingdoms of Remnant. They were once roaming individuals that eventually were found by "young and powerful souls" to fight for something greater than themselves.

The first knight was the Warrior of the Vale. She originally came from a land so lush and fertile that the land overflowed in abundance, but isolated from most of the world. The sun would provide light and the mountain the shade; both perfectly balanced to sustain the vast greenery. Here with her strong will, she could work the land and in turn gain it's strength. One day, she was happened upon by a Young Woman This Young Woman was tending to some beautiful flowers amonst the grass. She saw the woman's display of strength and asked her if she would be willing to not only protect this beautiful land, but to help it flourish beyond. With that said, she cut down the barriers root and stone with great axes and went on to see the world beyond.

The second knight was simply known as the People's Swordsman, hailing from a land far to the West. Though it's people were diverse, they all shared a bond that united them together. From their collective, they had chosen a warrior to become the defender of the people. The best of them all was a simple swordsman, happy to fight for them and their land. One day while training, a Young Woman came to see him. She saw his strength from the bonds of his people and asked him a question. She asked if he would share his unity of bonds with others beyond his land so that others too might embrace this ideal. The idea intrigued the swordsman and so he set out on his journey.

The third knight was the Bearer of the Winds. He hailed from the land far to the East. The lands were often filled with strong winds that varied in intensity. They could range from gentle breezes to furious winds. It was due to these strong winds that the land remained protected for their majority from the Dark Creatures. While theses winds offered protection, they also carried the gift of life. It's refreshing winds carried the seeds to plant and the clouds to rain. One day while gazing among the scenes, there was a Young Woman nearby who happened to be doing the same. She felt thankful for such a refreshing breeze to feel on her skin, She nonchalantly asked the shield bearer if he felt the same and how wonderful it would be if others might appreciate this wind. This inspired the bearer to find people and give them refuge to be protected and nourished by the winds of his land.

The fourth knight was the White Scholar, hailing from the lands to the North mantled in snow and ice. He was known as a bright mind, an intellect as cold and sharp as steel. He was the leader of his people, an onus he bored to ensure his people thrived in a land of harshness. He often thought carefully and for long periods of time. To ensure what his people needed, what could be taken, or what could be used. The land was rich in metals and minerals; building materials for something greater. In time, the people became prosperous. One day, he was sought an audience by a Young Woman. She asked how the scholar was able to help his people thrive so. She also asked him if he could help others beyond the Northern lands. She left without another word but said enough for the scholar to realize what she meant. When he was sure enough that his people no longer needed his leadership, he took up his spear to walk and sojourned beyond the North.

Much later, all four met amongst their travels. It seemed they were all influenced one way or another by a Young Woman. The Young Women all revealed themselves to the four and revealed the truth to them. They were all sought after to help humanity rise from the dark and into an era of light. When asked, all four agreed to the task. Over time they all trained together, each one teaching the others important skills they learned. With that, they eventually suceeded in driving away the Darkness and allowing humanity to thrive greater than they have before.

Variation(s) in different cultures: Personality of the Four Knights differs in each version.

Impact on Remnant: The formation and naming of the Four Kingdoms of Remnant and their culture is influenced.

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