Prologue

As he opened his eyes, memories invaded his thoughts. Feelings of cold flooded his body. Passion and ambitions fueled his soul. He jumped up, ignoring his body's protests as it was still overcoming the drowsiness of sleep.
Something had woken him. He scanned the large area that he had come to call 'home.' It was dreadfully dark. A corner of his mind demanded to the rest of it's bulk that it was probably nothing, he should go to sleep. But it's please were to no avail. There. A rustle in the silence. Something was coming closer. His composure crashed as he realized the safety of his new hideaway had been compromised. This place would be of no further use to him anymore. He wracked his brain to come up with a plan of escape, but none came to his mind. He was so scared. Couldn't he ever catch a break? This small community may have be his home, but it had a very small population. No place for a common rogue such as himself. He fought back a wave of pride with this thought. A rogue. It was cool. Sneaking through the place virtually unseen, taking what he needed before anyone had realized what had happened. Except... He couldn't do that. It was just a name. He was far to scared to do anything.

"Wha-"

He screamed and ran, hoping to distract his vicious predator with a burst of noise. His legs, although knobby, were quite fast. The beast behind him had no chance.
*This is it* he thought glumly. *This is all I'm good for. Running.* He picked up the pace as his pursuer gave pursuit. But, it soon stopped realizing it had no chance of catching up.

"That's right ye dumb cog! Go back to whar' ye belong!" a voice boomed behind him, followed by several breathy pants. The mocking voice dampened is already sour mood. Why couldn't he stand up? Fight even? He hated himself, hated his inability to have courage. Soon the only noise to be heard were his soft pants and the sound of paws thumping on the ground.

What did he expect? He was only a kid. He was only a peasant.

He was only a gremlin.

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Welcome to the world of Flourish! In this world, Spiral Knights are no where to be found. Cradle is still there, but traces of the Owlites, Kats, Undead and constructs are non-existent. Gremlins are the superior race, but that does not mean all is well for them.

Comment for thoughts and/or suggestions!

I am also debating the main protagonist's name. I want his to be called Muck. But that doesn't seem right. Any suggestions?