Magic is not about conjuring or creating things which were never there. The mage does not manifest fire from nothing. The song for the flame has existed for millennia, its notes form the fabric of everything there ever was and ever will be. The mage simply listens and plays the tune
Rylus Drake
Teachings of the Arcane. Vol. 1, Pg 6
Teachings of the Arcane. Vol. 1, Pg 6
Introduction
They call Dalvastre the Empire’s second city. Whilst its size certainly corroborates this claim, one might find cause to argue with the use of the word ‘city’. From afar, with its foundries belching smog into the air and the spires of its churches and keep stabbing skyward like broken limbs, Dalvastre takes on the form of some colossal, fallen creature, with the grey mask of death and the stiffness of rigor mortis.
It is a hub of industry for the Vel M’ahrian Empire. Almost all of its weapons and armour is created here, the ore-rich veins beneath the city proving too much of a temptation for House Vel M’ahr to resist. Dalvastre drags the very core of the earth to the surface, strips away all that was natural and hammers it into swords, shields and trebuchets. It is not a city; it is a hulking, grey machine of war.
It is a hub of industry for the Vel M’ahrian Empire. Almost all of its weapons and armour is created here, the ore-rich veins beneath the city proving too much of a temptation for House Vel M’ahr to resist. Dalvastre drags the very core of the earth to the surface, strips away all that was natural and hammers it into swords, shields and trebuchets. It is not a city; it is a hulking, grey machine of war.
Yan Pelith
The Ascension of House Vel M’ahr, Pg 237
The Ascension of House Vel M’ahr, Pg 237
Royal Decree
By the command of Emperor Gabriel Vel M'ahr II, ruler of this empire,
it is hereby Royally decreed that all users of the hostile arcane arts,
including, but not limited to elemental manipulation, divination, telepathic
manipulation and/or suggestion and necromancy, except in instances of state-
sanctioned practice, shall submit themselves to the state for summary
registration, identification and, where deemed necessary by the aforementioned,
ablation of such conduits responsible for the individuals’ abilities. An
individual’s failure or refusal to submit themselves for and any all mandatory
censuses and/or examinations or neglect to identify themselves upon entry
to any governed settlement will be regarded as an act of conspiracy to commit
civil unrest, heresy or treason which is punishable by imprisonment for life.
Practice of any of the arcane arts within governed realms will be treated
as an act of high treason for which the punishment is death.
Emperor Gabriel Vel M'ahr II
"I have never seen more wretched souls than those of Vel M'ahrian Empire's Ablated mages. I have travelled to many lands and seen all manner or odd and, at times, unsettling local traditions, but the way those people are robbed of what was such a crucial part of them, turns my stomach. One has trouble picturing them as sentient beings any more as they shamble around in shackles, moaning and shrieking, pulling at the chains held by their Imperial handlers.
Nearly all I have seen have been malnourished and pale, one can only imagine the awful conditions in which they must be kept. The obsidian needle, driven into their right eyes, renders them partially blind and robs them of the arcane power they once possessed. I have no idea of the life expectancy of an Ablated but I know one thing for sure, there is not enough pity in all the world that can undo the torture those people have endured."
Rylus Drake
Teachings of the Arcane. Vol. 1, Pg 239
Teachings of the Arcane. Vol. 1, Pg 239
Lore
Gods
Character Sheet
I'm not a huge fan of character sheets for several reasons, the main of which is that I feel it stifles a certain degree of creativity when it comes to the real task of depicting and developing your character in your posts. I feel there is far more to gain by workshopping your character within the RP and the posts you write about them. That said, I concede that it is common practice to write one so below is a vague outline if it helps you to solidify your character or as a point of reference for others.
I am happy for you not to fill one out if you prefer not to, just write a post in the characters tab with a rough outline (however suits your style best) or PM me with any details you think are pertinent. Just please ensure you read up on any lore etc I've gotten round to posting before jumping in with your albeit wonderfully crafted giant mecha werewolf from the future.
Cheers
2x Like
), guide the narrative, and together we'll try and craft a story of which the bards will sing for generations.
