lk1 grenfoel church mural.png The Argwyllian Legends are a series of books from the Grenfoel Church library in Lost Kingdoms. It is a story on the origins of the Five Kingdoms of Argwyll: Alanjeh, Kendaria (written as Kendarie), Grayl, Bhashea, and Wyht.

Overview

The Argwyllian Legends, along with telling the story of how the Five Kingdoms of Argwyll were founded, also tells of how the five Runestones of Argwyll were made from the God of Creation, who is mentioned as a male evil spirit, and that they were given to these Five Kingdoms by the God of Harmony.

These legends do not include information on the God of Destruction or of the Five Kingdoms of the Dark Continent.

The true origin story is told on four lore tablets, one in each of the last four optional levels. They are told in the order of Yalwog, Terjon Temple, Hupon-Jen, and Temple of Amentankh. This version of the story can also be found at the library of Alanjeh Castle's Royal Tower in the sequel, Lost Kingdoms II.

Another version of these legends can be found in the form of the Argwyllian Myths scrolls. These scrolls are found in the library of Grenfoel Cathedral, which is the same church from the first game 200 years later.

Library Text

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He created a multitude of misshapen creatures to do his bidding.
The evil spirit and his abominations brought about endless war and suffering to Argwyll."

– Argwyllian Legends, Chapter One

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These five stones are known as the Runestones of Power."

– Argwyllian Legends, Chapter Two

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"From this day fourth, each of you is to be a king of his own nation."
"In return for your crown, you will swear a sacred oath to protect these Runestones."
"If these five Runestones should ever be joined, the Evil Spirit will return to lay waste to your lands."

– Argwyllian Legends, Chapter Three

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The Five Kings pledged never to interfere with their neighbors.  Peace returned to Argwyll."

– Argwyllian Legends, Chapter Four

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Who can say what form the Guardian has taken?"

– Argwyllian Legends, Chapter Five