Arkhan -

"Your reign ends today, Arkhan!" the girl cried out, her voice trembling but resolute. "The people will be free!"

Slowly, Arkhan drove his greatsword into the earth at his feet. The dark energy flared one last time and then went silent. He reached up and unlatched his heavy iron helmet, letting it fall to the ground. For the first time in centuries, the cool night wind hit his scarred, weary face. Arkhan

"Do it," she whispered, looking up at him without fear, her eyes filled with tears of frustration. "Kill me." "Your reign ends today, Arkhan

He turned away from the stunned warrior and walked toward the dark waters of the river, leaving his weapon, his army, and his empire behind. The legend of Arkhan the Conqueror ended that night, not with a clash of steel, but with a silent walk into the unknown. He reached up and unlatched his heavy iron

A scout approached, kneeling in the dirt. "My Lord Arkhan, the enemy forces have gathered at the river pass. They are led by a young warrior who wields the Light of the Sun."

With a powerful overhead smash, Arkhan shattered her guard and sent her sprawling to the ground. Her sword flew from her grip, landing in the shallow river water. Arkhan stood over her, the dark energy of his blade crackling.

Arkhan looked down at her, and then at his own hands, covered in the blood of countless battles. He realized that if he killed her, he would simply continue this cycle of endless war forever. He was tired. So very tired.