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Cosmology 4: The Curse of Magic and the Capture of the Moon

Before the discovery of magic, the only power came from the spirits and elementals.  Each spirit or elemental could shift energy from one group of its children to another, strengthening certain children for certain purposes or spreading its energy evenly … Continue reading

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Cosmology 3: The Age of Wilds and the Great Schism

What followed from the birth of the Great Spirit came to be called the Age of Wilds, and was the first age to be witnessed by mortal creatures as well as the immortal elements.  The various splinters that the Great … Continue reading

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General Studies Lecture Series: Techniques of Arcane First Aid

The instructor stands on the stage in the middle of the auditorium, thwacking his pointer into his right palm absently as he watches the last attendees take their seats.  Behind him, a silvery banner hangs in front of the closed … Continue reading

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Cosmology 2: The Elements and the Rise of Life

When the world of Halci was first formed by the hands of the lesser shadow and the little light, it was made up of four parts: earth, air, water, and the fiery breath that had sparked its life.  Initially these … Continue reading

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On the Averognans

Captain Sarovy steepled his fingers and stared across the desk at Archer-Corporal Kurengenothe.  The corporal stared back, blinking in slow puzzlement. For once, Sarovy was stymied by how to start.

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On the Brother Islanders

“Shield Tiscilla,” said Captain Sarovy, “you realize you are in trouble.”

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Cosmology 1: In the Beginning…

In the beginning, there was Darkness—solid, uniform Darkness, with neither breach nor shade.  If it had thought, it might have considered itself to always have been, and expect itself to always continue to be, in exactly this way; calm and … Continue reading

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On the Shadow Folk

“So…I don’t really understand this,” said Cob.  “Your Shadow Folk live in an unassailable godly realm, can pass through shadows with jus’ a thought, can basically go anywhere and take anything they want…and yet somehow y’ don’t rule the world?” … Continue reading

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On the Amands

“So tell me about Amandon,” said Cob as they walked.  “Since it seems like we’re gonna be trekkin’ through it for a while.”

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On the Corvish

“This is your fifth complaint against Specialist Weshker,” said Captain Sarovy, drumming a finger on his ledger.  “And none of them are actionable.” Lieutenant Linciard grimaced and wrung his broad hands together thoughtlessly.  “I know, sir.  But—“ “Is there something … Continue reading

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