“…in the previous years, growing contempt of the magical arts and the failing religions came to a head. These great institutions could not stop the power of the nine sins but yet held great influence over the old kingdoms, remaining fat and wealthy while the poor died en masse…“

“…as their power waned, and public favor turned sour, even the noble houses support could not stop the inevitable incidents of violence against the church and users of the arcane arts…”

“…in 6yAR, the great wizard Aega, a foreigner and apostate, usurped the college of magic in the old kingdom of Talgul and formed the coalition known as the “Sons of Nine…”

“…and the lands burned, and the ground beneath our feet cracked and shuddered under such power. But lo, the proud generals held firm. That day the sky was black as suit and the mages wove their terrible spells, and we would have been smashed to bits, had we faced them head on. Only by Aega’s arrogance and the sacrifices of…”

“…what was once the great towers and cities of Talgul, now only ruins and broken land the likes of which were not seen since the falling of Astriica remained. But indeed this was the turning point, and hope swept across the armies as they knew in their hearts that one day we may yet succeed…”

–Mysterious Water Damaged Tome

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