World Legacy Lore [Visualized]
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EDIT 04/18/2019: I started doing some sketches and practicing drawing the characters themselves. However, this will more than likely not getting truly started until June 10th or so, as that's when I'll have finally graduated. Hopefully you all will still be interested when that time comes. Will say the auditions I've been getting are really good! So it might take some time for me to decide who exactly to choose.
If you would like a little explanation on the World Legacy lore, check out this post:
https://www.reddit.com/r/yugioh/comments/8cf6h1/world_legacy_lore_update_cyho/
Anyhow, hello! I'm just passing by with another nerdy project that I want to do because... well... (Who needs lives, am I right?). This project is meant to visualize in more detail and explain the "World Legacy" lore. Basically, through the card game's art, it gives off a certain lore that's still going on today (It started early August last year if I recall). You don't need to be a fan of the card game or know anything about the card game at all, since this... doesn't really involve the actual game at all.
The whole purpose of this project is to, like I said, explain and visualize the World Legacy lore. I don't plan on fully animating this, or getting anybody to fully animate this. For now, I plan on just having stills in a similar fashion to comics, having some parts slightly animated while others just stills. Now, I can draw; however, it wouldn't be such a bad thing to have a second artist on board as well, or hell maybe even a third. This would just mean that images would come out much faster than if it was just me, since I'm still a amateur at art. Welp, that's all I can think about for now... Hope you're interested~
I think the lore is almost complete, so for now I'll explain the entire storyline (What I think of it at least):
The story starts with Ningirsu (Beckoned by the World Chalice), Ib (Crowned by the World Chalice), Aurum (Chosen by the World Chalice), and Imduk (World Chalice Guardragon). In their lore, it's described that they're fighting against the Krawlers, which are corrupted robotic beings. After fighting for a while, a fairy named Lee (Fairy of the World Chalice) meets the group, and tells them the story about the seven world legacies, and how they'd be able to save their home if they gather all seven. Agreeing on this journey, they all venture out into the forest in search of the first World Legacy: The World Chalice.
The World Chalice is large, and upon finding it, they condense it and obtain it's power, transforming them into powerful entities, capable of rivaling that of the Mekk-Knights.
- Ib, the World Chalice Priestess: She gained incredible magical prowess.
- Imduk, the World Chalice Dragon: He gained incredible strength similar to that of a dragon.
- Aurum, the World Chalice Blademaster: He gained what he called the "Ultimate Sword and Shield". His blade can cut through almost anything, and his shield can block almost any attack. He also gained an increase in speed and strength, but not by a crazy amount.
- Ningirsu, the World Chalice Warrior: He gained a special lance that's a mutation of the one used before. It has a special property, other than being similar to Aurum's sword in how it cuts almost anything, but it also steps regenerative capabilities. Ningirsu doesn't get a boost in much of anything, but he's already incredibly strong to begin with, so it evens them all out.
Lee explains after them getting the power up and using their new abilities a bit (Ib flying upon Imduk while he flies, as well as Aurum sparring with Ningirsu), that the next item they need to obtain is the World Gauntlet, which is currently surrounded by many, MANY Krawlers. Upon arrival to the new place, they look around for the item, however the area is enclosed in pure darkness. They couldn't tell what was causing it, but thankfully it seemed that the Krawlers were either gone or inactive. However, Ningirsu stops the others, saying that something isn't right. Ib decides to cast a light spell in order to reveal everything around them, revealing hundreds- maybe even thousands of Krawlers watching. Aurum quickly gets in front of Ib, Ningirsu behind her. Aurum, like he would, rushes in before Ningirsu could explain the plan. Aurum swings his blade, cutting multiple Krawlers at once. He thought that this would be easy now because of his abilities, however the Krawlers did something that everyone, except for Ningirsu, never seen before: They began to regenerate.
With this in mind, Aurum jumps back to the others, Ningirsu explaining the plan, saying that due to their abilities to regenerate, the only way to get the World Gauntlet is to stall them. He says to kill as many as possible, and then have Ib use a powerful lightning spell she's been practicing with, one that should be able to stop the regenerative cycle temporarily. Once the battle starts, it's revealed that the Mekk-Knights are nearby, watching from their palace. Purple Nightfall talks about how they've become a true threat, and that they need to be taken care of before they obtain the World Gauntlet and become too much for the Mekk-Knights to handle. However, Blue Sky makes them all wait.
Aurum, Ningirsu, and Imduk eliminate the Krawlers around them, totaling to around a hundred. Their powers help quicken the process, but it seemed as though it would take a long time for them to truly destroy them. As the Krawlers were regenerating, Ib casts her Lightning spell, stunning the Krawlers on the ground. They continued to fight, repeating this process, however they noticed a problem half-way through: Ib began to not only grow tired from using the spell so many times, but the first half of Krawlers that were stunned were now regenerating again. This major set-back did reveal something that they didn't know: Ningirsu's lance.
The Krawlers that were struct down by Ningirsu's lance weren't regenerating at all. Ningirsu tells them all this, and so with the last bit of magic Ib had left, she gave Ningirsu a power boost, giving him all the energy he lost back, and then some. She also doubled his speed, allowing him to move much faster than before, making him almost untouchable temporarily. Ib passes out from exhaustion, Aurum and Imduk both guarding Ib until she recovers, Lee healing her to quicken the process. Eventually, at night, the process is finished, almost every Krawler was eliminated by Ningirsu, who was now on his knees, trying to stay awake. Aurum helps Ningirsu get up, while Ib slowly begins to open their eyes, Lee telling everyone that Ib was now awake.
Aurum quickly hugs Ib, incredibly glad that she's able to stand up again. Ningirsu tries to stand up, but gets back on his knees, no longer having the energy to stand, almost as if he had swapped places with Ib. Just as Aurum helps Ningirsu up, a flash of light appears from the Mekk-Knights' palace. Suddenly, Ib was now trapped in an orb, unable to break free. Aurum quickly rushes to Ib, dropping Ningirsu, him trying to reach Ib. Aurum swings at the orb, yet it regenerated, just like the Krawlers. Ningirsu groans, using all his energy to grab his lance and throw it at the orb, but by then it was too late... Ib has been captured.
In the morning, Lee, Ningirsu, Aurum, and Imduk decide to head towards the Mekk-Knight palace to save Ib, ignoring the World Gauntlet, as they saw saving each other a far greater priority.
[Story TBC]
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Ningirsu is the oldest of the three, him the older brother of Ib. His text lore reads this (Using the OCG [Japanese version] as it gives more information):
A young man who spends all his time fighting Mekkstrosities.
Even when the Krawlers living around the forest suddenly went on a rampage, he stood his ground and prevented them from breaching the barrier.
His valiant form standing at the front lines is a source of inspiration for the denizens of the forest, but he wields his spear for the sake of his sister.
From the look of his card art, he seems some-what calm and composed at most times, being the adult figure I suppose. I personally like to think of his voice as a slightly higher pitched Katakuri or All-Might (Really a higher pitched voice than any anime character with a deep voice).
(Commanding) Ib, Aurum [Or - Um], stay back and hold the barrier. Let me handle this.
(Calm) So that's a World Legacy... You sure it's strong enough to stop the evil in our world, Lee?
(Calm) It appears that my blade is the only thing that will stop these things from coming back.
Aurum is unrelated to Ib and Ningirsu, however he's always with them in their fight against whatever. His card text reads this (Once again, using the OCG version):
Alternate forms he takes:
- Mekk-Knight Avrum
- Crusadia Maximus
- Crusadia Equimax
- Mekk-Knight Crusadia Astram
An honest youth who has equipped himself with the remains of Mekkstrosities.
Having long since admired the "Star Hero" [Mekk-Knight Blue Sky, a character that isn't relevant as of now since he appears later on] told in stories around the Celestial Forest since ancient times, he accepted Fairy Lees' request, and set out on a journey to release the Seven Star Relics [World Legacies] with his comrades who have also been gifted by the light.
"Starlight Hero, Raise Your Sword and Gather the Light, You Must Vanquish the Great Darkness"
Aurum seems to be in love with Ib or something, shown through some of the artwork. Anyhow, his voice would be something like uh... Just a regular teen I suppose. To make this more interesting, even though it doesn't show it through the card art, I'm just going to say he's a bit cocky, however he deeply cares about his friends and such, always willing to fight with/for them.
His flavor text (The Japanese Version, because the American version is literally just, "Check THIS out!") for when he becomes Mekk-Knight Avram:
The hero [Mekk-Knight Blue Sky] who defends the light of the stars
Must destroy the darkness [Knightmares] of the illusory world
And entrust his power to the chosen one [Aurum].
The will inherited by the chalice of the stars will become a new key
And become the sword that cuts down darkness.
(A bit annoyed) What? Hell no, I'm not letting you take the spot-light from me, Ningirsu! [Nin - Gear - Su]
(Shocked) Oh my god... The artifact... It's so damn big!
(Exhausted) Shit... There's... so many of them. Where the hell do they keep coming from!?
Ib, as stated before, is Ningirsu's younger sister. She's a Priestess that... Eh, the card text explains it:
A priestess who offers requiem prayers to the celestial deity of the planet.
The staff she has obtained is a ritual tool handed down through generations, used to guard the people of the forest from the rule of the Mekk-Knights by converting energy into barriers. Though she hides a mystical power within herself linking her to the forest's guardian dragon, she is usually a kind girl who treasures her childhood friend [Aurum] and older brother [Ningirsu].
(Concerned) Aurum [Or - Um], Big Brother, are you alright?
So these seven artifacts you mentioned will be enough to stop the evil in our world?
(Scared) Big brother! Aurum! W-What's going on!?
This is Imduk before the World Chalice transformed him. Basically a baby dragon.
*Generic Baby Dragon noises I guess*
Fairy Lee is the one who approaches Ningirsu, Aurum, Ib, and the Guardian Dragons about the Seven World Legacies throughout the world, requesting that they go with her to gather all seven of these artifacts in order to save the world from the enemies they've been fighting.
Her voice just needs to be a little high pitched, really.
(Explanation) There are seven artifacts scattered throughout the world. These artifacts are known as the World Legacies.
(Some-what excited) There it is! The World Chalice!
(Sinister) You poor unfortunate soul... My plan was never to help save your world. It was to destroy it!
Mekk-Knight Blue Sky is considered to be the World Hero. Since there's no telling on their personalities, I'm just going to say Blue-Sky is more laid back than the others, acting almost in a way similar to Avrum, which may be what attracts the two together later in the story.
*Laugh* These young ones seem to be doing well for themselves, collecting the World Chalice so quickly.
*Concerned* Are you telling me that they're being led by the fairy Lee?
*Dying* Here, take my gem... And please, avenge me and my fallen comrades...
Say something you think would fit
Say something you think would fit
Yellow Star from what I can tell is a female. She's more serious and caring, kind of similar to Ib. She doesn't take threats lightly, similar to Purple Nightfall, but she isn't as cruel.
*Calm* Calm down, Nightfall. Even if they have the World Chalice, there's no way they can get the World Armor. It's surrounded with those monstrosities. And if they try to take our Shield, they'll simply be defeated due to our experience.
*Concerned* Well? If you have any better ideas, please speak up.
*Angry* You fairy bitch... I won't let you get away with this!
This one is a combination of all the Mekk-Knights. For the voice of this character, I'd need perhaps both 1 male and 1 female voice as a way to display an amalgamation of the Mekk-Knights.
Say something you think would fit
This Mekk-Knight is one created after the Aurum (or Avrum) and Imduk joined the Crusadia group within the forest. He wouldn't sound very old, as he is a new creation.
The voice would be robotic, as it's not really an official living creature. If you do the robotic effect, that would help a lot! Otherwise, I'd most likely do it myself and see how it sounds.
Launching Birth Protocol. Standby.
Accessing library. Found 7 entries on "World Legacy". Do you request more information?
Systems overloaded. Required cooldown. Returning to sector F.
This is an entity that's a fusion of Ib and Lee. She forms after Lee reveals to Ib that she's been evil the whole time. She sounds like a much older version of Ib, but not too old.
You'd also voice Astro Knightmare Idlee, and Orcust Knightmare.
*Calm* Well, even if I can't get Blue Sky, Six is far better than none. Wouldn't you say? Dear brother?
*Evil Laugh* Arise! Mermaid! Cerberus! Phoenix! Unicorn! Goblin! Gryphon!
*Angry* I thought I got rid of you!
This is one of the beings in the Crusadia tribe. She's an elf who's accompanied by two little elves. Since you don't see much of them, I'll just say that they're both mute, however one's shy and one's more outgoing.
*Calm* Welcome, travelers. May I ask who you are?
*Shocked* You hold both the World Chalice AND the gem of the World Hero!?
*Serious* Do you know these two, Aurum? It looks like you have history with them.
This is one of the beings in the Crusadia tribe. He's a mage who we don't see much of as he always wears a robe. He tries to be serious, but acts more or less as the comic relief of the group. However, that doesn't mean he's useless. He's able to always be alert as to future events in the forest, although he has to be calm and motionless in order to do so. He doesn't have much fighting abilities, until he becomes Crusadia Magius.
*Calm* In two hours, two beings with immense power will enter our forest. Their intentions, I don't know. Please, tell Arboria this...
*Realization* Wait, shit! I forgot she doesn't talk!
*Cocky* Hmph. Even if you have the World Chalice and the World Crown, I bet I'm able to beat you.
Orcustrion is a giant abomination that I can see being the only Orcust machine speaking. Perhaps Orcustrion is an old man, whose soul was entrapped within the machine, spending an eternity listening to the sounds of classicals throughout different eras and timelines.
[Happy] Yes, finally, I've broken free!
[Annoyed] Who dares to disrespect my grand symphony?
[Happy] Now, allow me to bring upon you a true symphony... My musical magnum opus!
This form of Ib is a child version of her, as she was reincarnated by the power of one of the Guardragons. I see her not having any of her memories, however still having this feeling of safety when near Ningirsu and Aurum.
[Confused] Who... Who are you people? And where am I?
[Scared] What are those scary things? Are they going to hurt us?
[A bit sad] Sorry, mister... I don't really remember you.
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