Ghaleon's Grindery

[MagicEmporerGhaleon]

Welcome to the Grindery, a giant moving castle powered by the very essence of the 4 Dragons of Althena. The Grindery is the power behind Ghaleon's throne, with the destructive force to tear the very planet apart at its seams. This is the offensive base of the Magic Empire of Ghaleon, and the base from which he shall enforce his regime and rule this and all his other territory on Gaia.

The Grindery is where the Magic Emperor is said to spend most of his time while ruling the Magic Empire, because of the extreme power the Grindery holds. Remnants of the Vile Tribe and the warriors of the Empire are often found guarding the lower levels of this area, and at the top, lies the control room which is only capable of being controlled by the Magic of Ghaleon. Beyond the control room is the final room...the Chamber of the Magic Emperor. Here is where the fates have told the timeless battle for all the world will be held. He who emerges from this room to the top of the Grindery will be known as the victor, and rightful defender of the lands.

The Grindery can only be entered by winning a string of dangerous battles before the very gates of the Tower. Once finished, a secret password is necessary to enter (this password will be a Key Item, and entry to the actual Grindery is impossible...unless Ghaleon allows it... without this password.)

The timeless technology of Taben ensures the Emperor's victory over the ignorant fools who would oppose Ghaleon. With the Grindery fully operational, will the world once again belong to the Magic Emperor on a delicious half-shell? As it was always meant to be?

(Training battles in the Magic Empire's highest ranks will be held here, in front of the Grindery, where the Generals and the Magic Emperor can scout talent. Also, large-scale battles would be held here, in front of the monstrous treads of the Empire's deadliest weapon.)

 

[MagicEmporerGhaleon]

The lights shone brightly in the dark sky, piercing the night with their unearthly glow. The beams were as large as dragon tails, illuminating both earth and sky as they scanned the area surrounding the great moving fortress of the Empire. Power surged through the bowels of the great mechanism, and a low hum echoed through the trees, emanating from the castle. It was both quiet and ominous...peaceful and deadly...the Grindery of the Magic Emperor, Ghaleon.

And atop the great fortress stood the Emperor, his eyes narrowed and cast towards the horizon in the Northeast...where his Crystal City, the City of the Ancients stood unguarded. Sephiroth had disappeared. And with him had gone the insurance policy that protected the Gem of the Empire.

'Word will spread throughout the world like wildfire once this little development becomes apparent,' he thought, though a smirk graced his lips. 'Let them believe we are weak...'

An ethereal, dark-purple glow encompassed him, bolts of energy and lightning crackling around him. He turned his back on the City of the Ancients as the power began to surge even stronger, the glow overwhelming his form and leaving only a sillhouette visible from the outside.

Moments later the glow disappeared, and with it, so went the mighty Emperor.  

[MagicEmporerGhaleon]

The Emperor frowned as he gazed into the horizon, well aware of the happenings in Aron and Callisto. These past few days had not gone well for the cities of the Empire, and even in the defeat at Aron the Aronian Prince still claimed victory. His audacity never seemed to amaze...

'Then again, perhaps amaze is too strong a word,' the fallen hero smirked, 'his audacity never ceases to amuse me.' Ghaleon turned his back to the scene before him, deciding that if his presence would not be felt via the forces of Callisto, then he would make it known by some other means.

His crimson eyes peered over his shoulder, as thunder rumbled in the distance. Soon after, a flash of lightning lit the night sky...and with it came an idea. Yes, it was an idea that was sure to create an uproar throughout the world.

'A monster,' he decided, nearly chuckling at how cliche` it all seemed. "A monster of the Earth, created for the sole purpose of cleansing the world of the waste that pollutes it. A terrible weapon...to inspire fear into the hearts of those wretched men."

Ghaleon walked to the edge of his tower and gazed down at the ground below. He raised a palm and suddenly, a great chasm formed that split the parched earth in two. A bright and horrible light emitted from the chasm, and a tremendous roar shook the very foundations of the land surrounding it.

The skies darkened, lightning crashing around the great mound of metal that was the Grindery. The light grew stronger and from the chasm emerged a fearsome giant. The Emperor watched proudly as the creature was raised. This would be his Weapon...and it would bring the world to its knees.

"Rise, creature of the Earth. Come forth and do my bidding! Rid this world of that which pollutes her, and in the process, rid me of those who would oppose my Magic Empire!" Crimson eyes narrowed dangerously, and a tremendous laugh boomed across the expanse of the great valley before him.

The creature merely released another great roar before taking off to the skies...to unleash its own personal Hell upon the outside world.