Two years had passed since the eagle prophecy bestowed upon Aiden the mantle of leadership for the Guardian Angels clan. During this time, Aiden grew not only in stature but also in wisdom and compassion, his heart unwavering in his dedication to protecting the innocent and upholding justice.

As Aiden’s eighteenth birthday approached, the majestic eagles of the sky beckoned him to their realm, where he would face a trial that would determine his worthiness to receive their aid in his pursuit of righteousness.

On the day of his trial, Aiden stood at the edge of a precipice, the wind whipping through his hair, his eyes fixed on the swirling clouds above. As if in answer to his silent call, a golden eagle emerged from the heavens, its wings shimmering in the sunlight.

With a gentle nudge, the eagle led Aiden into the eagles’ realm, a world of boundless skies and ethereal beauty. Here, amidst the clouds, Aiden was given wings of clouds, and faced a series of trials, each designed to test his strength, courage, and moral compass.

He soared through treacherous storms, his body buffeted by gale-force winds and torrential rain. He navigated through labyrinths of clouds, his senses challenged by disorienting illusions and shifting perspectives. He faced the judgment of the eagle elders, their piercing eyes scrutinizing his every thought and action.

Aiden’s spirit remained unyielding, his determination unwavering despite the daunting challenges that lay before him. He demonstrated his strength by weathering the storms, his courage by navigating the illusions, and his integrity by facing the elders’ scrutiny without faltering.

As the final trial approached, Aiden stood before the eagle council, the wisest and most powerful of their kind. They presented him with a choice: to remain in their realm, to become one of them, or to return to Elysium, to continue his journey as a Guardian Angel.

Aiden, his heart filled with gratitude for the eagles’ guidance, chose to return to Elysium, knowing that his true calling lay in protecting those who needed him most. The eagle, recognizing the purity of his intentions, granted him their blessing, promising to come to his aid whenever he walked in alignment with their noble ideals.

With a newfound sense of purpose and unwavering resolve, Aiden descended back to Elysium, ready to embrace the challenges that lay ahead. He had earned his wings, not through physical prowess alone, but through the strength of his character and the unwavering purity of his heart.

A wilderness trial shapes the destiny of a young leader in this thrilling origin tale of courage and destiny.

There are few in Elysium with a noble heart like Aiden’s. As the one who carries on the legacy of the Guardian Angels Mercenary clan, Aiden has seen both fame and notoriety. Those whom the Guardians have assisted are eternally grateful and owe their lives to the clan. Those who have not yet experienced the clan’s selfless saving power are doubtful at best, and outright hateful at worst of this strange Mercenary clan.

Of course, not everyone agrees with good for the sake of good. Evil exists in the hearts of many people, in our world as well as Elysium. Therefore the Guardian Angels have also learned to defend and destroy when necessary. As Aiden’s father often said, when there is no recourse, evil must be blotted out from the world without mercy or hesitation.

Typically a clan of Mercenaries exists to help itself and its members, but the mission of the Guardian Angels is to protect the innocent and the weak, the orphans and the widows, those for whom life has been hard. Elysium was good to Aiden’s family, allowing them to organize a new type of clan, one that builds its ranks through service and charity, like the Arthurian knights of legend in this world.

Aiden’s story begins when he was only 16, when he was anointed by the Aigles from above to prosper the clan of his father for the peace and glory of all Elysium.

Each youth in the clan must face a wilderness challenge shortly after their sixteenth birthday, called the Journey of the Spirit. The seven day and night fast takes the youth unarmed through some of the most unforgiving terrain on the continent. For Aiden’s journey, a mighty storm followed him the entire way. By evening of the seventh day, after facing a mighty and ravenous crow, Aiden was hurt and disheartened. His journey was nearly over, but he wondered if he truly had the mettle and the heart to lead.

Just then an eagle flew over his head and spoke to Aiden in the voice of the wind. “Take heart,” it said, “for your battle is not on the ground, but in the air.” The eagle flapped its wings once and a cloud formed. Then the cloud became an image of the great shield that would become known as the Guardian’s Crest, the heart of the Guardian Angels. The storm finally broke, and Aiden was filled with peace and confidence as he had never felt before; the strength to persevere entered his body. He no longer doubted or feared his life’s purpose.

Though to this day Aiden does not fully understand the meaning of the eagle’s prophecy, he does his best to live by it. Following his vision, Aiden’s father was visited by an eagle as well, which told him to pass the reigns to his noble son for the good of the clan and for the good of all Elysium.