Author Archives: Benedict

Part One of this article described the powers of fire magic:  this part will look at the nature of fire mages, and their place in the magical world. Why So Much Fire? Elemental magic is the most common family of … Continue reading →

Fire magic is probably the most iconic type of magic out there.  It’s common, widely known, and very very noticeable. Playing with Fire At a basic level, fire magic gives control over heat:  creating it, manipulating it, and moving it.  … Continue reading →

Newcomers to the magical world have a lot of questions.  One question that everyone asks sooner or later is “How come mages have such weird names?” It’s a fair point.  For every mage who calls themselves Alex or Anne, there … Continue reading →

This entry finishes up our guide to the political factions of the Light Council by looking at the Weissians and the Unity Bloc. Weissians The Weissian movement takes its name from the writings of the nineteenth-century mage Kolman Weiss.  Weiss … Continue reading →

Part One of this article introduced the Isolationist and Guardian factions:  this part will cover Crusaders, Centrists, and Directors. Crusaders The Crusaders are the most militaristic amongst the Light Council.  Very few Light mages are completely comfortable with Dark ones, … Continue reading →