Dragons of Arma (re-edit)

Ok everyone here is the first chapter again my wife is helping me edit this and she brought up some questions about stuff i fave written later on so i had to revise i a little i will also be posting the next part. i have no plans on Stopping my end goal is to get this “series” published what i am writing now is the first book i plan on four more (one for each year of his university) and then more after that i plan on this being a massive under taking so i hope you will stick around and enjoy it if you have any question about the story let me know your questions help me to fix and make this story better and keep the comments coming if i get enough questions i will start a forum post so i can get your opinions. your Comments do help me write i talk to my wife all the time and she helps suggest things all the time though she states she want me to write it on my own but reading your comments and suggestions does help me finalize everything in my head so keep them coming

thanks again

Knight

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A word of Reference for anyone reading on literotica too there is a story line about AE users the author has stopped writing on it I love the thought of this universe I am not stealing his story I am writing my own it will have none of the characters or links to his story I have even given a detailed beginning of the world I am sorry if this offends some but his idea was marvelous and I was saddened to see his storyline stop if you do want to read his story line because of how amazing it is go to lierotica and find the story series called Badass by Dionysosk and thank you for reading mine and to Dionysosk if you read this I hope you like this and think I at least did a good job thank you now on to the story

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The Dragon of Arma

Introduction

In 2025 the earth was dying. Plants began dying left and right. The water turned to sludge. Animal life started to die. Humans in their last desperate attempt created 3 Arks similar to the ones Noah built in the bible. Humans harvested DNA and embryos from every species of the animal kingdom. They also raided the doomsday vault in Norway for the plant DNA and seeds.

The militaries of the world came together to throw the greedy politicians out of their offices. The four generals of the world armies came together knowing they had to think about the best chances of survival of the human race. The generals sent part of the military to collect every bit of knowledge that had been discovered thus far; with orders to bring it back to the ark. Another part of the army was tasked with testing all the children and adults under the age of 38 for men and 40 for women. The tests were for Intelligence, strength, and survivability. Priority was given to those having these skills. When those who were considered sick and frail found out that only certain people were going to be saved; they revolted against the militaries. When the last human was chosen; only 1/8th of the human race were chosen to take the trip. Everyone saved went into a deep sleep chamber that would slow down the aging process; meaning a year’s time was equal to a minute of deep sleep. The Arks launched in three different directions. 10,324 years after earth death the Artificial Intelligence of Ark 1 awoke the command crew from deep sleep. They found a new world waiting for them. Arma was a lot like earth but different in so many ways.

Arma was 10 times the size of earth with three continents and 2 polar caps and three moons; each a different size and its own orbit. Using shuttles, the humans started to colonize the planet. They used the lessons learned from the history of earth. Instead of mining on the planet, they took to the moons and the nearby asteroid field to mine what they needed. Using the old technology from earth, they began to build cities. They were able to cut waste to a minimum with the technology of the past. Humanity and civilization started to prosper. However chaos always prevails. Corruption and greed started to become common again.

Arma threw a curveball to the genetic makeup of humanity. After four generations, the changes started to affect the humans. Scientists studied the changes coming to the conclusion that the energy of Arma was causing these changes. After ten generations, humans had finally adjusted.

Most humans were now born with two souls and one conscience. One soul was a human, which was the usually the dominant spirit. The second was an animal spirit. Humans soon learned to control the animal inside them. With control came the ability to use the strengths of these animals to their advantage. The melding of these two souls created an elemental link. With the stronger connections, the humans could partially or fully change their form into that of their spirit; though much larger than the original animal. This link created the term Animal Elemental Users or AE users for short. Powerful links could, for instance, create a Fire Gorilla. Which is an AE user that is able to wield fire as a weapon while taking on the form of a Gorilla. In comparison an A user would be someone who had the dominant soul of an animal but no elemental power. An A user generally took on most of the dominant animal attributes, to include physical appearance. These generally were similar to the old legends, a man that looked like an animal, had all the speed and strength of that animal. An E user would be someone who had no animal spirit but the elemental power. This means normal humans have no rank or class.

Packs And Clans started to form. The animal soul was drawn to those more powerful. Making it more similar to the animal kingdom from ancient earth. The alphas reigned supreme. After five generations Humanity had once again adjusted to the changes. But then another discovery rocked the world, the first mythical animal AE user was found. A wind type gryphon. After that rare mythical creatures were found. 1 in every 32 was a mystical AE user, these people were referred to as MAE users. There were gryphons, hydra, basilisks, and many, many more. There was even a single Unicorn. MAE users had two elemental powers. The gryphons could master Air with Ground. A hydra could use Fire with Water. The single unicorn was found to only have one elemental power. But it was one never before heard of. The unicorn had the ability to manipulate light. The unicorn showed a strong sense of justice. And in his prime created the Arbiter Society. Many things now changed on each continent. Now there were the Arbitrators, a group of non-corruptible AE and MAE users who upheld the global and local laws. The Arbiters were able to travel anywhere they were needed.

With the changes in the genetic makeup, and the new societal structure, a hierarchy arose. The structure of Arma is as follows: MAE users, AE Users, A Users, and E Users, ending with Humans. Everyone with an AE powers was placed in a ranking and class system. Class referred to their animal spirit. The rank referred to their elemental power. There are two types of AE users. If the human spirit is dominant then your class is -D2 and rank is A – B. if you have a “Double Dominant” it means both spirits are dominant and are in perfect harmony your Class is then +D2 and your rank is S – A+. E users are ranked B – D with a class of -D. A users are ranked D – F with a class of D. AE users are ranked S – B with a class of either +/-D2. MAE users are ranked S++ – S with a class of D3. There are exception to this but most are rare. And with training, you can raise above your rank.

Clans areas started to form, and the more powerful the clan the bigger the area of the clan control of the area meant anyone in the area was under their control. The better ranked you are in your area the more likely you were to be recruited. The weak were dominated and made to work like the rest. Humans fall under the protection of their Area Clan, but not all clans are good. There were strict rules concerning Humans now. No one was allowed to use their AE powers on or towards humans. AE powers were not allowed to be used to threaten or intimidate Humans either. Humans are not allowed to enter the home of an AE user without the consent of the homeowner. Humans are Discouraged from leaving their zone without permission and protection of the ruling clan of their area. Humans are allowed and encouraged to travel to the orbital stations and lunar colonies for work and betterment of their families. Humans are allowed to attend school with AE users until the end of High School where they are offer the opportunity to go to a trade school for space studies or an exclusive human college for betterment of their skills to better help the AE users wherever they may settle.
Each continent had many universities. Depending on your power level, you only had so many choices. Though the top three universities were all found on the three continents. The continent Therum was the biggest continent and had the top university of Rales Run. The continent Decrum was the second of the continents and had the top university of Mante Orum. The Continent Ahkrum was the smallest of the three and had the top university of Xaos Reign. Clans from the world over came to these universities to headhunt, offer jobs, and places in clans for those who survived and graduated these places of learning.


Chapter 1

I was awoken as the shuttle pilot, announcing that we were beginning our descent. I rub the sleep from my eyes and look out the window. From the window, Xaos Reigns looks massive below the shuttle as it continues the winding descent. There was a tram system running through, connecting every ring and making it look like a spider weaved its web over the entirety of the university. Even the differences in each ring could be seen; the size and grade of every building. The University grounds come into view as we get closer, the tall prestigious buildings standing proud in the middle of this grand island. The shuttle sets down on the landing pad in the central park. I step off the shuttle onto the grounds of Xaos Reign for the first time. I could have gone to Rales Run. But this was my first choice. Something about this university had drawn me to it. The rush of life from around me was like a breath of fresh air. The monks at the monastery always moved slow and purposefully. Being stuck there for the past 18 years was a good chapter in my life even though it was boring. The night after the triple lunar eclipse, I was dropped off on the doorstep of the monastery. The monks taught me right, teaching me everything they knew and then some. Including secrets that no one knew outside the monastery. A voice brought me out of my ruminations.

An ultra-peppy kid in front of me asked “Are you new here? If so you need to check in at the registration building then proceed to Auditorium 1 for your Orientation Assembly. Thanks and have a great day.”

I pick up my bags, looking around the park I see “Registration” on the front of a big building across the park and start walking toward it. I see a bunch of clans, fraternities and sororities recruiting. Even a few packs here and there. Walking down the walkway, a dozen people around me are called over to talk to various groups. Luckily I am keeping my power and presence down to make it seem like I am a lower A-user. I don’t want anyone here to know what I am capable of yet. I am very grateful at a time like this that the monks taught me how to hide my powers and presence. Reaching the registration building, I see a table out front and head to it. I set my bags on the grass and looks at the cute girl behind the table.

She asks “Name and chosen major please include any minors you are going to try for.”

I look her over before responding with. “Heath Mortimer Dinester, pronounced Din-est-er and I am double majoring in Criminal Justice and Forensic Science.” I carefully recite to her so she doesn’t mess it up like so many in the past have done.

She taps a few things into her tablet and nods.