Magic

Ok back to DuskHaven today.

There are many “schools” of magic in Jindarin. Most are not well organized but are instead passed down through the generations along family lines. Here is a breakdown of the more well known “schools” of magic.

Light

The Church of the Light is one of the exceptions in that they have or rather had one centralized training location. Most users of the light realize their potential in their late teens and early twenties. Usually they will be unaware of their gifts prior to that. Outside of DuskHaven where they did regular testing it is only by chance that a person will realize their connection. Training consisted mainly of mental exercises. Clearing the mind to “grasp” the beam of light within them was the primary focus. With DuskHaven gone there are currently no known practitioners of Light magic save the Silver Knight Rolard.

Earth

The EarthSeers are the oldest organization of magic on Arquel. They can trace their history back to the earliest days when Man was first brought fourth from the Abyss. The EarthSeers are extremely secretive about their practices and little is commonly known about them. The Speaking Holes that the EarthSeers can communicate with are their most public feature. These Holes are scattered about Arquel and most major cities have one. They are also found in the countryside though unless they are guarded they are often filled in by superstitious people. The EarthSeers are usually trained in Mournwood which is located far to the East of the Inner Kingdoms. If they pass and survive the training an EarthSeer is expected to break all human ties with family and friends. They are the guardian of their Speaking Hole. Once established there they will live by that Hole for the rest of their lives. They are not banned from human contact though and oftentimes will marry and have families of their own if their children grow up to show the talent they are sent to Mournwood and usually never heard from again. It’s a lonely life for the Seers. But their communication with the Earth and their ability to use that power to gain favors from the Earth holds them in good stead.

Fire

Sparks as they are often called are able to control not just fire but temperature. Little is known about them and their abilities run almost strictly in family lines. They tend to stay hidden as control of fire often leads to rumors of demonic powers and evil. A few Sparks that have gone public have done so only under the protection of a powerful patron. A few have travelled to DuskHaven to study in the library there.

Water

Shinon because of their port status supports a small school dedicated to water manipulation. There are only half a dozen or so practitioners there at this time and none with any great level of control over water. They keep trying as the city keeps funding them.

Air

There are no known practitioners at this time though DuskHaven’s library has hinted at powerful mages able to control mighty winds and even remove the breathable air from an area. It is believed that most or all of them perished when the Demon hordes were unleashed thousands of years ago.

Darkness

Practiced by the most powerful demons this magic is a counterpoint to the Light wielded by the Silver Knights. At this time no humans practice control over the dark arts. The last to do so was Lord Danrael. After his fall the practice was banned in all corners of the continent. Even a whisper of its use can bring down an inquisition.