Reimagining Ishmael’s story within the context of Lumaria and his subsequent exile to the Dregion presents a fascinating shift in the narrative.
In this new version, Ishmael hails from Lumaria, a land with a rich history where his family, belonging to the ruling class, traces its lineage back to the revered Red and Brown tribes. Raised in an environment of privilege and superiority, Ishmael is groomed for leadership. His father’s wealth and influence secure him a position as a general, and he amasses a formidable army, setting his sights on seizing control of Lumaria.
However, his campaign, fueled by ambition and a sense of entitlement, is not without resistance. For three grueling years, Lumaria is engulfed in warfare, its people caught in the crossfire of Ishmael’s relentless pursuit of power. His ambition, however, meets a formidable obstacle in the form of High Lord Imamu, a strategic and powerful leader, and Idia, revered as the goddess incarnate, a twin goddess in flesh. Their combined efforts, blending military prowess and divine intervention, lead to a turning point in the conflict.
Ultimately, Ishmael’s conquest fails. He is defeated and banished from Lumaria, a fall from grace that marks a significant turning point in his life. With his army in tow, he turns his sights on Dregion, a land rife with its own internal conflicts and power struggles.
Leveraging his military experience and superior weaponry, Ishmael cunningly exploits the ongoing conflicts within Dregion. He plays the empires against each other, capitalizing on their historical enmities and the chaos of their sporadic wars. His tactics in Dregion contrast sharply with his approach in Lumaria; instead of brute force, he employs a strategy of manipulation and divide-and-conquer.
Remarkably, within just a year, Ishmael achieves in Dregion what he could not in Lumaria. He systematically takes control of each empire, exploiting their weaknesses and turning their conflicts to his advantage. The story of Ishmael thus evolves from one of failed ambition and exile to a tale of cunning resurgence and eventual dominance in a foreign land.
In this new chapter of his life, Ishmael’s legacy is complex. In Lumaria, he is remembered as a formidable adversary who was ultimately overcome by the unity and resilience of its people. In Dregion,