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Raven's Journey In Nexus

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“Her enemies quivered when she entered the battle with her trustworthy sword” In Nexus, any citizen may rise to power regardless of social standing, race or gender, strength is all that matters. It was with committed faith in this ideal that Raven strove to greatness. She showed early potential as a soldier, forcing herself to master the weight of a sword when she was barely its height. Raven was both efficient and ruthless as a warrior on the battlefield, but her true strength lay in her conviction. She entered battles without any trace of doubt in her mind, no ethical pause and no fear of death. Raven became a poster child of the Nexian spirit, and she later became a leader amongst her peers. She became the leader of Nexus finest elite group, …show more content…

Even years after the incident in Icathia she could never forget the memories from that day. Her memories grew even stronger when a swordsman who had conquered the technique of the wind. The man searched for the murderer of his elders. Raven knew he was from Icathia by just looking at his clothes, she had seen many of those covered in blood lying in the dirt on the battlefields. She hoped they had been given a proper funeral and asked God for forgiveness for her sins. The man came closer and the leaves in the trees around him rustled when he walked past them, her heart was pounding harder and faster. Raven knew he was on the same, if not on a higher level than her, both physically and mentally. The man drew his sword and charged towards her and launched a series of attacks with the help by the wind against Raven. His attacks were fast, and accurate, Raven knew she would not be able to keep up for long. So she stepped back and sheathed her …show more content…

Raven answered with a quiet voice “Yes.. yes, I am Raven Blanchard, former Nexian general and one of the leaders during the Icathian invasion.” He nodded and inquired another question “Are you the one who killed the leaders on Icathia?”. Raven answered with a simple “Yes” and the man sheathed his sword as well, he turned his back to Raven and walked away. Raven had to stop him before he got away, she drew her sword and screamed “Teach me the ways of the wind!”. He stopped and raised his hand and said “My name is Yono, I will teach you, provided you can catch

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