The Battle Of Poseidon Essay

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A humanoid ventures in the heart of a submerged metropolis that was once the center of all activity. No longer visible were countless of shoppers that crowded the numerous shopping complexes and structures. The remaining structures had become sanctuaries for the lower level marine life forms that inhabit the area. The city blocks are filled with countless vehicles converted into artificial reefs. The lost civilization was no match for the super-quakes that engulfed it. The aqua city was populated with dangerous amphibian species establishing powerful kingdoms beneath the surface. These kingdoms were always on high alert and patrolled by defense forces against neighboring enemies trying to gain control of them. War is constant …show more content…
His world is filled with cities created entirely underwater ruled under a parliamentary system by an Aqua Governor. After conception, he was part of an experimental program where he grew humanoid lungs. He rose up quickly within the militia ranks and was appointed as Gatekeeper of the Aqua Royal Guard. The Royal Guardians defend the kingdom from the warring Reptilian Nations above ground seeking to destroy them. His wife and son were murdered during an enemy raid on the Aqua Kingdom. Since their senseless death Poseidon has sought to find something more meaningful in life. The Council clearly chose Poseidon for his amphibian traits and abilities. He has been a DarkRealm Hunter for many decades pledging loyalty to the Coalition. He has proven to be a worthy warrior time and time again when needed. He has gills located on both sides of his ribcage traveling many miles underwater. His attire is composed of a scale mail harness and pants with silver armguards. He has protruding muscles all of his body with a six pack to match. He encounters a group of mermen creatures swimming after an innocent creature. Poseidon follows the group till they have the creature cornered between two

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