Post by Black Knight Durante on Aug 21, 2012 0:08:28 GMT
Original Chinese Text: soultw.blogspot.com.es/2012/02/history5.html
English Translation by tanleeseng (Copy & Pasted errors and all)
Ancient Times
- An unknown blacksmith created the sword Soul Edge. Through countless battle the sword slowly becomes a weapon which consume the soul of it's victim.
- The Hero King Algo with assistant of a great philosopher created the holy sword Soul Calibur. The philosopher then left civilization with the king's men and became the "Protectors of Soul Calibur".
3000BC
-The Egyptian Pharaoh was presented with Soul Edge but it brought chaos upon him and his kingdom.
-Indian civilization develops.
1000BC
-"Faegre Theotimus", worshiper of the native god at the coast of Black Sea formed a religious group.
-Isreali king united his people.
400BC
-In the Nordic region rumors told of a warrior name Jaccard disappeared to another realm after a fierce battle with Soul Edge.
-Celtic civilization flourish.
200BC
-Shi Huang Di desires for the "Fountain Of Youth" lead him to search for Soul Edge.
-Construction for The Great Wall Of China begins.
100BC
-A powerful German tribe leader who possesses Soul Edge at that time causes an internal uproar.
-The tribe leader was defeated by a warrior known as the "wolf" who is wielding a set of radiant spear & sword. This event was recorded through historical paintings.
-Caesar is born.
500AD
-The Sachsen king acquires Soul Edge and started war. The British Emperor was approach by a mysterious girl who presented him with the "Unbreakable Sword" and 2 sacred treasures. The British defeated the Sachsens but the 3 sacred treasures were lost when the emperor passed on.
-Sui Dynasty united China.
600AD
-Zasalamel, a member of the Protectors Of Soul Calibur acquired the evil sword Soul Edge but succumbs to it's control becoming it's slave even in his afterlife.
-The rise of Islamic religion.
800AD
-A mysterious old man known as "Edge Master" gathered the 3 sacred treasures and formed the "Sacred Trinity" (Kali-Yuga, Dvapara-Yuga & Krita-Yuga) and kept under protection at Ling Sheng Su Temple.
-Establishment of the Kingdom of Khmer (Cambodia)
1000AD
-As time passes on The Protectors Of Soul Calibur slowly migrates to a remote jungle far from civilization. At the same time Soul Calibur changes shape and adapts to it's wielder each time it was passed on to a new owner.
-Arrival of the Age of Discovery.
1298AD
-While being imprisoned at Genova (Italy) Marco Polo spoke of strange encounters during his voyage which was recorded in his travel log later becoming the famous manuscript titled "Il Milione" or "Marvels of the World". The book briefly mentioned "The Kingdom Destroyer : Soul Edge" .
1300AD
-Orphans whom parents are victim of the Black Plague gathered and formed the assassination organization "Bird Of Passage"
-The Black Plague spreading across Europe.
1525AD
-The Great Pirate Cervantes roams the seven seas. His skills on the battlefield becoming more advance due his encounter with Francis Drake. (Didn't clearly state whether it is under Drake's guidance or due to the confrontation between them.)
-The German Peasant War intensify.
1553AD
-Soul Edge was put up for auction at an antique shop. Antique dealer Adams won the bid and claim the prize.
-While on his way back Adams ship was intercepted by Cervantes. Cervantes took Soul Edge but the sword took control of him instead.
1554AD
-"The Death Merchant" Philibert set sail in search for the legendary Soul Edge.
1558AD
-The possessed Cervantes went in to latency state after destroying the Spanish township. Since then he has never been heard of again.
-Cervantes uses the "Black Ponytail Girl" to help in his experiment and development the "Seed Of Soul Edge".
-Elizabeth the 1st ascends the throne.
-Livonian war erupted.
1560AD
-Zasalamel enters his 10th reincarnation.
-The Battle of Okehazama
1569AD
-Krita-Yuga was stolen from Ling Sheng Su Temple by Kong Xiuqiang.
1574AD
-Nobunaga seeking out and destroying the Suruga Ninja : Manji Tribe fearing the power of the "Demon Blade" which they posses. The demon hunting Shiga Ninja : Fuuma Clan assisted in the extermination process.
1578AD
-In order to battle the Wokou pirates and search for the "Hero Sword", Ming Dynasty Emperor Wanli sends his assassin, Li Long to infiltrate Japan.
1582AD
-Akechi Mitsuhide killed Nobunaga and took control but was subsequently defeated by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. According to soldiers who are pursuing Akechi they have brief encounter with the Fuuma Clan ninja while chasing him.
-Incident at Honnoji Temple
1583AD
-A baker's daughter in Athens named Sophitia receives a holy mission from Hephaestus (God of Fire & Forge) to destroy Soul Edge. During the battle with Cervantes she manage to destroys one part of the two evil swords while the female ninja named Taki delivers the final blow to the wielder.
-A mercenary soldier named Siegfried from the Ober-Getzenberg Empire (German) found the body of Cervantes at the docks of Spain. The corpse suddenly reanimated engulfing in flames and started attacking. Siegfried manage to defeat it and obtain Soul Edge.
-Soul Edge took control of Siegfried creating a "Pillar Of Chaos" spreading the "Seeds Of Evil" across the world causing strange things to happen.
-The seeds falls upon Ling Sheng Su Temple infecting the monks residing within the temple causing them to go mad, killing each other, destroying the temple.
-The king of Wolfkrone - Georg (I think) went in to a coma due to the infection of the Evil Seed. His 11 years old daughter Hilde assumes the throne in his absents.
-The Livonia War came to a conclusion.
1584AD
-Assuming the role of "Azure Knight", Siegfried went on a killing spree all over Europe.
1585AD
-The Azure Knight "Nightmare" forms an alliance with Astaroth, Aeon & Ivy declaring themselves as the "Covenant Of Shield".
1586AD
-Kilik, XiangHua & Maxi begin their journey to gather the 3 Sacred Treasures. They then proceed to face Nightmare at Ostrheinsburg Castle.
-Kilink & Xianghua battle Nightmare. With the help of Soul Calibur Xianghua is able to destroy Soul Edge. Broken fragments of Soul Edge flows through the alternate dimension and scatter across the whole world.
-Toyotomi Hideyoshi became the Grand Minister.
1587AD
-Siegfried manage to survive and came back from the alternate dimension returning to his former self. He then travels all over the world in search of a ways to seal off Soul Edge once and for all.
-Queen Mary I being executed in England.
1588AD
-Slowly Soul Edge's power regenerates and once again taking control of Siegfried's body changing him back to Nightmare causing him to go on a killing spree.
-Battle of Gravelines (England/Spain Naval Warfare)
1590AD
-The Azure Knight Nightmare continues to gather fragments of Soul Edge. Residing at Ostrheinsburg Castle, Nightmare recuperates awaiting the day when his power is fully restore.
-The French royalty noblemen Raphael Sorel battles Nightmare at Ostrheinsburg Castle. He managed to destroy the core of Soul Edge allowing Siegfried to return to his senses. At the same time Soul Calibur reappears from the alternate dimension. Using Soul Calibur Siegfried pierce through Soul Edge causing an erosion effect between the two swords sealing each other's power (Soul Embrace).
-Using the memories of Soul Edge Zasalamel successfully resurrected a new Nightmare and goes after Siegfried who now wields the sealed Soul Calibur. Siegfried was lead in to battle Nightmare once more at the Lost Cathedral.
-Utilizing his mystical powers Zasalamel manage to break the seal betweel Soul Edge & Soul Calibur separating them back in to two different entity. The clash between Siegfried (who now wields the complete form Soul Calibur) and Nightmare (wielding Soul Edge) unleashing a powerful force pushing them away from each other and destroys everything around them.
-A large number of people in Eastern Europe are infected by the Evil Seeds causing increase fear & prejudice against the afflicted among the people.
-The new Nightmare achieving full resurrection at Ostrheinsburg Castle.
-The neighboring kingdom of Wolfkrone begin attacking Ostrheinsburg Castle. Nightmare using the fully restored Soul Edge opens a gateway to the Astral Chaos causing the surrounding area of the castle to become part of the Astral Realm. Siegfried (wielding Soul Calibur once again) with one final thrust destroys Soul Edge. The war ended with Wolfkrone being victorious.
-Toyotomi Hideyoshi united Japan.
1591AD
-Assuming ruler Hildegard Von Krone announce the breaking up of Wolfkrone Kingdom. The former land of Wolfkrone became a part of the Holy Roman Empire.
1592AD
-Siegfried formed the mercenary group Schwarzwind to battle the afflicted.
-Toyotomi Hideyoshi invades North Korea (1st Invasion).
1595AD
-Rumors of "The Returning Of The Great Pirate Cervantes" spread across the Mediterranean Sea.
-A man named Dumas appears at the border between Holy Roman Empire and Ottoman Turkish Empire. News of his activities spread across the nation.
1597AD
-Wolfkrone Princess Hildegard with her remaining loyal subjects joins Schwarzwind.
-Toyotomi Hideyoshi invades North Korea (2nd Invasion).
1598AD
-The King of France Henry IV pursuing and executing those who are related to the Sorel Family with the reason of them being spies of the Holy Roman Empire.
-The Edict of Nantes (Henry IV granting civil rights to Protestant)
1600AD
-War hero Dumas was awarded the title as Graf (Count) and the government of the Royal Domain of Hungary by Emperor Rudolf II of the Holy Roman Empire.
-The Battle of Sekigahara
1601AD
-Graf Dumas making an grand announcement to all the "holy warriors" condemning all those who are infected by the Evil Seeds as "Malfested" an must be destroy.
-War between Ireland/Spain and England (The Siege Of Kinsale)
1602AD
-With the Royal Domain of Hungary and the Principality of Transylvania as the center of operation the "Malfested Hunters" arise.
-Establishment of Holland's East India Company.
1605AD
-Hungarian noblemen Stephen/Istavan Bocskay dissatisfied with the corrupted government joins the rebellion against Graf Dumas.
-Alchemist Ivy Valentine is forced to migrate to Prague due to the King Of England started having doubts on the power of alchemy.
-Gunpowder Plot (Assassination attempt on the King of England & Scotland by the English Catholics)
-False Dimitry I assumes the throne as Tsar of Russia.
1606AD
-Bocskay became the Prince of Transylvania and negotiated a peace treaty with Archduke Matthias (Brother of Rudolf II). Although he was successful in winning the religious rights and freedom for Hungary & Transylvania he was later assassinated by his malfested chancellor Mihály Káthay.
-Treaty Of Vienna.
1607AD
-The "Kaunas Sky Burial" incident which happened at the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth lead to the name of the assassination organization "Bird of Passage" being well known across the country.
-Graf Dumas making military preparations for the war against the Ottoman Turkish Empire.
-Johannes Kepler discovery of the Great Comet.
English Translation by tanleeseng (Copy & Pasted errors and all)
Ancient Times
- An unknown blacksmith created the sword Soul Edge. Through countless battle the sword slowly becomes a weapon which consume the soul of it's victim.
- The Hero King Algo with assistant of a great philosopher created the holy sword Soul Calibur. The philosopher then left civilization with the king's men and became the "Protectors of Soul Calibur".
3000BC
-The Egyptian Pharaoh was presented with Soul Edge but it brought chaos upon him and his kingdom.
-Indian civilization develops.
1000BC
-"Faegre Theotimus", worshiper of the native god at the coast of Black Sea formed a religious group.
-Isreali king united his people.
400BC
-In the Nordic region rumors told of a warrior name Jaccard disappeared to another realm after a fierce battle with Soul Edge.
-Celtic civilization flourish.
200BC
-Shi Huang Di desires for the "Fountain Of Youth" lead him to search for Soul Edge.
-Construction for The Great Wall Of China begins.
100BC
-A powerful German tribe leader who possesses Soul Edge at that time causes an internal uproar.
-The tribe leader was defeated by a warrior known as the "wolf" who is wielding a set of radiant spear & sword. This event was recorded through historical paintings.
-Caesar is born.
500AD
-The Sachsen king acquires Soul Edge and started war. The British Emperor was approach by a mysterious girl who presented him with the "Unbreakable Sword" and 2 sacred treasures. The British defeated the Sachsens but the 3 sacred treasures were lost when the emperor passed on.
-Sui Dynasty united China.
600AD
-Zasalamel, a member of the Protectors Of Soul Calibur acquired the evil sword Soul Edge but succumbs to it's control becoming it's slave even in his afterlife.
-The rise of Islamic religion.
800AD
-A mysterious old man known as "Edge Master" gathered the 3 sacred treasures and formed the "Sacred Trinity" (Kali-Yuga, Dvapara-Yuga & Krita-Yuga) and kept under protection at Ling Sheng Su Temple.
-Establishment of the Kingdom of Khmer (Cambodia)
1000AD
-As time passes on The Protectors Of Soul Calibur slowly migrates to a remote jungle far from civilization. At the same time Soul Calibur changes shape and adapts to it's wielder each time it was passed on to a new owner.
-Arrival of the Age of Discovery.
1298AD
-While being imprisoned at Genova (Italy) Marco Polo spoke of strange encounters during his voyage which was recorded in his travel log later becoming the famous manuscript titled "Il Milione" or "Marvels of the World". The book briefly mentioned "The Kingdom Destroyer : Soul Edge" .
1300AD
-Orphans whom parents are victim of the Black Plague gathered and formed the assassination organization "Bird Of Passage"
-The Black Plague spreading across Europe.
1525AD
-The Great Pirate Cervantes roams the seven seas. His skills on the battlefield becoming more advance due his encounter with Francis Drake. (Didn't clearly state whether it is under Drake's guidance or due to the confrontation between them.)
-The German Peasant War intensify.
1553AD
-Soul Edge was put up for auction at an antique shop. Antique dealer Adams won the bid and claim the prize.
-While on his way back Adams ship was intercepted by Cervantes. Cervantes took Soul Edge but the sword took control of him instead.
1554AD
-"The Death Merchant" Philibert set sail in search for the legendary Soul Edge.
1558AD
-The possessed Cervantes went in to latency state after destroying the Spanish township. Since then he has never been heard of again.
-Cervantes uses the "Black Ponytail Girl" to help in his experiment and development the "Seed Of Soul Edge".
-Elizabeth the 1st ascends the throne.
-Livonian war erupted.
1560AD
-Zasalamel enters his 10th reincarnation.
-The Battle of Okehazama
1569AD
-Krita-Yuga was stolen from Ling Sheng Su Temple by Kong Xiuqiang.
1574AD
-Nobunaga seeking out and destroying the Suruga Ninja : Manji Tribe fearing the power of the "Demon Blade" which they posses. The demon hunting Shiga Ninja : Fuuma Clan assisted in the extermination process.
1578AD
-In order to battle the Wokou pirates and search for the "Hero Sword", Ming Dynasty Emperor Wanli sends his assassin, Li Long to infiltrate Japan.
1582AD
-Akechi Mitsuhide killed Nobunaga and took control but was subsequently defeated by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. According to soldiers who are pursuing Akechi they have brief encounter with the Fuuma Clan ninja while chasing him.
-Incident at Honnoji Temple
1583AD
-A baker's daughter in Athens named Sophitia receives a holy mission from Hephaestus (God of Fire & Forge) to destroy Soul Edge. During the battle with Cervantes she manage to destroys one part of the two evil swords while the female ninja named Taki delivers the final blow to the wielder.
-A mercenary soldier named Siegfried from the Ober-Getzenberg Empire (German) found the body of Cervantes at the docks of Spain. The corpse suddenly reanimated engulfing in flames and started attacking. Siegfried manage to defeat it and obtain Soul Edge.
-Soul Edge took control of Siegfried creating a "Pillar Of Chaos" spreading the "Seeds Of Evil" across the world causing strange things to happen.
-The seeds falls upon Ling Sheng Su Temple infecting the monks residing within the temple causing them to go mad, killing each other, destroying the temple.
-The king of Wolfkrone - Georg (I think) went in to a coma due to the infection of the Evil Seed. His 11 years old daughter Hilde assumes the throne in his absents.
-The Livonia War came to a conclusion.
1584AD
-Assuming the role of "Azure Knight", Siegfried went on a killing spree all over Europe.
1585AD
-The Azure Knight "Nightmare" forms an alliance with Astaroth, Aeon & Ivy declaring themselves as the "Covenant Of Shield".
1586AD
-Kilik, XiangHua & Maxi begin their journey to gather the 3 Sacred Treasures. They then proceed to face Nightmare at Ostrheinsburg Castle.
-Kilink & Xianghua battle Nightmare. With the help of Soul Calibur Xianghua is able to destroy Soul Edge. Broken fragments of Soul Edge flows through the alternate dimension and scatter across the whole world.
-Toyotomi Hideyoshi became the Grand Minister.
1587AD
-Siegfried manage to survive and came back from the alternate dimension returning to his former self. He then travels all over the world in search of a ways to seal off Soul Edge once and for all.
-Queen Mary I being executed in England.
1588AD
-Slowly Soul Edge's power regenerates and once again taking control of Siegfried's body changing him back to Nightmare causing him to go on a killing spree.
-Battle of Gravelines (England/Spain Naval Warfare)
1590AD
-The Azure Knight Nightmare continues to gather fragments of Soul Edge. Residing at Ostrheinsburg Castle, Nightmare recuperates awaiting the day when his power is fully restore.
-The French royalty noblemen Raphael Sorel battles Nightmare at Ostrheinsburg Castle. He managed to destroy the core of Soul Edge allowing Siegfried to return to his senses. At the same time Soul Calibur reappears from the alternate dimension. Using Soul Calibur Siegfried pierce through Soul Edge causing an erosion effect between the two swords sealing each other's power (Soul Embrace).
-Using the memories of Soul Edge Zasalamel successfully resurrected a new Nightmare and goes after Siegfried who now wields the sealed Soul Calibur. Siegfried was lead in to battle Nightmare once more at the Lost Cathedral.
-Utilizing his mystical powers Zasalamel manage to break the seal betweel Soul Edge & Soul Calibur separating them back in to two different entity. The clash between Siegfried (who now wields the complete form Soul Calibur) and Nightmare (wielding Soul Edge) unleashing a powerful force pushing them away from each other and destroys everything around them.
-A large number of people in Eastern Europe are infected by the Evil Seeds causing increase fear & prejudice against the afflicted among the people.
-The new Nightmare achieving full resurrection at Ostrheinsburg Castle.
-The neighboring kingdom of Wolfkrone begin attacking Ostrheinsburg Castle. Nightmare using the fully restored Soul Edge opens a gateway to the Astral Chaos causing the surrounding area of the castle to become part of the Astral Realm. Siegfried (wielding Soul Calibur once again) with one final thrust destroys Soul Edge. The war ended with Wolfkrone being victorious.
-Toyotomi Hideyoshi united Japan.
1591AD
-Assuming ruler Hildegard Von Krone announce the breaking up of Wolfkrone Kingdom. The former land of Wolfkrone became a part of the Holy Roman Empire.
1592AD
-Siegfried formed the mercenary group Schwarzwind to battle the afflicted.
-Toyotomi Hideyoshi invades North Korea (1st Invasion).
1595AD
-Rumors of "The Returning Of The Great Pirate Cervantes" spread across the Mediterranean Sea.
-A man named Dumas appears at the border between Holy Roman Empire and Ottoman Turkish Empire. News of his activities spread across the nation.
1597AD
-Wolfkrone Princess Hildegard with her remaining loyal subjects joins Schwarzwind.
-Toyotomi Hideyoshi invades North Korea (2nd Invasion).
1598AD
-The King of France Henry IV pursuing and executing those who are related to the Sorel Family with the reason of them being spies of the Holy Roman Empire.
-The Edict of Nantes (Henry IV granting civil rights to Protestant)
1600AD
-War hero Dumas was awarded the title as Graf (Count) and the government of the Royal Domain of Hungary by Emperor Rudolf II of the Holy Roman Empire.
-The Battle of Sekigahara
1601AD
-Graf Dumas making an grand announcement to all the "holy warriors" condemning all those who are infected by the Evil Seeds as "Malfested" an must be destroy.
-War between Ireland/Spain and England (The Siege Of Kinsale)
1602AD
-With the Royal Domain of Hungary and the Principality of Transylvania as the center of operation the "Malfested Hunters" arise.
-Establishment of Holland's East India Company.
1605AD
-Hungarian noblemen Stephen/Istavan Bocskay dissatisfied with the corrupted government joins the rebellion against Graf Dumas.
-Alchemist Ivy Valentine is forced to migrate to Prague due to the King Of England started having doubts on the power of alchemy.
-Gunpowder Plot (Assassination attempt on the King of England & Scotland by the English Catholics)
-False Dimitry I assumes the throne as Tsar of Russia.
1606AD
-Bocskay became the Prince of Transylvania and negotiated a peace treaty with Archduke Matthias (Brother of Rudolf II). Although he was successful in winning the religious rights and freedom for Hungary & Transylvania he was later assassinated by his malfested chancellor Mihály Káthay.
-Treaty Of Vienna.
1607AD
-The "Kaunas Sky Burial" incident which happened at the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth lead to the name of the assassination organization "Bird of Passage" being well known across the country.
-Graf Dumas making military preparations for the war against the Ottoman Turkish Empire.
-Johannes Kepler discovery of the Great Comet.