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Lealian’s and easily housed their entire village.
    Lealian s were different than most other inhabitants of Rhol. They had a life span of five hundred years or more and that had allowed them to gain great knowledge over the years. Their populace was not large, for a Lealian woman could have only one child in her lifetime.  Because their numbers were small the Lealians had an unwavering loyalty to one another; there was no bickering between them, no stealing, and no unfaithfulness. They lived together, helped each other, and they tolerated no disrespect.
    They were peaceful people willing to help anyone in need , but when provoked they were fierce fighters. Over the centuries they had fought in many wars to protect the world they lived in. With those wars came a profound knowledge of life that was passed down to their children, who passed it on to theirs. The Lealians were famous archers and swordsmen who handcrafted all their weapons. Bows and arrows were made from Orler trees indigenous to their village. The lumber of an Orler tree was the most sought after wood in Rhol, not only durable but strong. Many believed it contained magical powers. The tree itself was small, never growing more than eight feet tall and a few inches around. In many parts of Rhol the Orler tree was thought to be extinct, but the Lealians had nurtured several over the centuries and hidden them throughout the forests of Rhol.
    Even afte r the kingdom fell, the Lealians maintained the utmost loyalty to Queen Elissa, the ruler of Rhol. While many other inhabitants of Rhol hid themselves far and abroad, the Lealians continued to wage war against Solharn. Even after Solharn created the black plague, killing thousands, the Lealians had refused to surrender in their bid to defeat him. They were powerful warriors who instilled terror into anyone who would fight for the Dark Angel. Solharn created the black plague, in the hopes of diminishing their numbers, but it was not to be for the Lealians were immune from it.
    Not a Lealian living today would ever forget the day they were told to retreat. It was not in a Lealian’s heart to sheath their weapons while a war still raged on , but they would be forced to do just that. Solharn’s power was becoming too great. Queen Elissa knew she would not be able to sustain her Rule much longer. With this in mind she protected the Lealian village by surrounding it with an impenetrable force.  She ordered the Lealians never to leave the boundaries of Leal until the time was right, lest it would be the end of Rhol. She did not explain how they would know when this time was, just that they would. The Lealians knew their Queen would be helpless without them and that Solharn would control their world. Despite this, they reluctantly obeyed her orders, for their faith in her words far outweighed their pride.
    Their prediction held true. Without the Lealians Queen Elissa’s armies were quickly dispersed, but before she was overtaken by the Dark Angel she used the last of her powers to save what she could of Rhol. In doing so, she ordered the mighty Pegapires to retreat to Tamon where a second force field was created. The last and final field would protect a small portion of Solace and became widely known as the Sacred Realm. It was a safe haven for any of the inhabitants of Rhol who could find their way to its doorsteps.
    Without Queen Elissa, those who could not find shelter were helpless against Solharn’s rage. They were ordered to follow him. Any who resisted had their villages burned and their lives terminated. 
    Many had refused and remained loyal to Queen Elissa but this rebellion was short lived . Thousands were murdered in vicious attacks and thousands more suffered horrific deaths after falling ill from the black plague. The plague was a long painful death. Anyone suffering from its ill effects was forced to endure endless days of crippling pain. The inflicted could be easily discerned for their skin would turn