Rules          Email       Screenies        Story           Home         Manual        Game         Forums The Story of Epiphany Main Entry: epiph·a·ny Pronunciation: i-'pi-f&-nE Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -nies Etymology: Middle English epiphanie, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin epiphania, from Late Greek, plural, probably alteration of Greek epiphaneia appearance, manifestation, from epiphainein to manifest, from epi- + phainein to show -- more at FANCY Definition: An usually sudden manifestation or perception of the essential nature or meaning of something : an intuitive grasp of reality through something (as an event) usually simple and striking : an illuminating discovery, realization, or disclosure : a revealing scene or moment Sir William looked upon the great land of Epiphany with a heavy heart. The once bright scenery and beautiful nature was slowly turning into darkness. An evil fog had begun to obscure and sometimes cover entire towns. Many, upon many, sleepless nights were in store for Sir William. There had to be a solution to this turmoil. People had become so immune and tolerant of evil that now it threatened their very existence. One night as Sir William tossed and turned awaiting the sleep that would not come, he had an uncontrollable urge to take a walk around the land that he had ruled over for so many years. When he finally stopped to rest he was in the northwest corner of Cirrus Valley. As the sun came up over the valley, something had changed. The vegetation was once again a brilliant green. The caverns that for a long time barely held enough water to quench your thirst were now filled and alive. Sir William could feel his heart filling up with emotion. As he turned to look to the northern most corner of the valley, a bridge appeared over an old cavern that was now also filled with water. Sir Williams anxiously, but nervously crossed the bridge. Two innocents, one female and one male met Sir William as he stepped off of the bridge. They led him to a building filled with books of knowledge. Sir William graciously took a seat as the innocents began reading from the books, one by one. "Life is to be treasured. Not one life is more precious than another. Each person has a purpose and should do their best to fulfill it. There are no minorities or majorities. All people, are created equal. It is the life they choose to lead that causes the separation from equality. Evil should never be rewarded or feared. Fearing evil causes one to turn a blind eye to what is happening around them. Keep your eyes open. Evil is self-serving and arrogant. Evil is cowardly and ashamed. Evil is selfish and deceitful. Guard your heart from evil by filling it with good deeds, and spending time with good people. " The innocents read to Sir William until the sun faded into the night sky. Sir William rose to leave. As he was about to leave the building, he turned around to look once again at the innocents who had saved his world. No words were needed, the feelings stirring in Sir Williams heart were that of Hope, Faith and Goodwill. From that day forward, the laws of Epiphany were strictly enforced. No one was treated any differently. Poor, wealthy, old, young, all were treated the same. You earned your rank in society by your good deeds, not by heritage or wealth. Each day Sir William visits with the innocents at the Isle of Scholars. Their knowledge of worldly goods and enlightenment is unfathomable. Sir William had experienced an awakening of sorts, realizing that wealth and happiness is created in your soul. Worldy possessions mean nothing if your heart is not free from the dark.