Glossary/Introduction

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Magic System

Magic is gained through the cycle of reincarnation. When a powerful magic user, a Dracecean, dies, their power is bestowed upon a newborn child who has the potential to eventually handle such magic when they grow older. Sometimes, when a powerful Dracecean dies, their power is lost in a newborn child, resulting in an Amite, a being who does not possess magic. There is little known concerning if a child will become a Dracecan or Amite, but one thing is for certain: Amites are frowned upon and are usually killed once it is discovered that they cannot wield magic.

When magic is lost from a reincarnation cycle, it becomes Surgai, magic on the surface. This magic helps fuel abilities that Dracecean can use, as well as allowing them to use their weapon if it uses any magic. This magic, though helpful to the Dracecean subspecies Keiju and Esmon, is actually harmful to the Verinen subspecies. Verinens are at risk of having both their physical and magical energy gained from reincarnations lost if they are exposed to Surgai, which will result in death, hence why many Verinen live underground, where Surgai isn't a threat to them.

Magic Terms

Surgai- Magic found on the surface. It is usually simply referred to as magical energy to those who do not know of the magic found underground. Most races are able to tolerate and use it for their physical skills and abilities of their weapons.

Mirene- The magic found underground. Verinens are the only race known to be able to tolerate the dense amount of energy, and their abilities are stronger when making use of such energy.

Characters

Theo Veles (Protagonist)- The sickly Crown Prince of Aegia.

Theme: Runaway (From Myself) by Citizen Soldier

Ludwig Casimir- A suspiciously friendly spy from Chidora.

Theme: Let It Burn by Citizen Soldier

Edgar Konstantinos- Iserin's best spearman, currently living in Aegia.

Theme: Lion by Hollywood Undead

Mykel Cyfrin- Ludwig's superior and a Verinen of the Ravieve bloodline.

Theme: Ten Million Voices by Shaman's Harvest

Braylon Konstantinos- Edgar's father, second-best spearman on Iserin.

Theme: Save Yourself by My Darkest Days

Aviva Sylfiel- Edgar's mother and leader of the Rosenrough bloodline of Keiju.

Theme: Cartouche by Blackmore's Night

Rowan Tirlus- A Keiju of the Kuu bloodline, its previous leader.

Theme: Marionette by Cardinal

Rye Tirlus- Leader of the Kuu bloodline of Keiju, Rowan's youngest son.

Theme: Popular Monster by Falling in Reverse

Mylah Diya- Leader of the Moreen bloodline of Keiju.

Theme: Do Or Die by Thirty Seconds to Mars

Targel Cornia- Leader of the Wynrett bloodline of Keiju.

Theme: Let It Die by Rival and Philip Strand

Frederick Silorn- Leader of the Fielnon bloodline of Keiju.

Theme: Waiting on the Sky to Change by STARSET

Aziel Kane- Aegia's late prince.

Theme: Empire by Beth Crowley

Races

Dracecean- Beings who possess magical energy through the reincarnation system. They can be humans, Keiju, Verinen, or Esmon, as long as they can make use of Surgai or another source of magic.

Keiju- Elves. They primarily dwell in Cineian Forest, away from humans. There are five bloodlines of Keiju, each skilled in wielding a specific type of weapon and have features distinguishing them from the other bloodlines:

Rosenrough- Classic Keiju, with perfect features and unimaginable beauty. Talented with bows and arrows.

Moreen- Characterized by their slightly to fully tanned skin and white freckles across their cheeks. Talented with blades (swords, axes, daggers, etc.).

Wynrett- Characterized by their taller figure and rounded ears, as well as dull-colored eyes. Talented with fists.

Fielnon- Characterized by their bright eyes and white skin. Talented with staves.

Kuu- Characterized by their extremely pale, almost white, skin and eyes that faintly glow at night, along with their slender bodies and well-built figures. Talented with spears.

Verinen- Vampires. They primarily dwell in Irririal Chasm, protected from Surgai. There are four bloodlines, each varying in strength, lifespan, and resistance to Surgai.

Ravieve- The strongest Verinens, immortal and almost fully immune to Surgai.

Saulon- The next-strongest Verinens, living from ten to one-hundred centuries, with mild immunity to Surgai.

Aubellon- The weaker Verinens, living from one to ten centuries, with little immunity to Surgai.

Villane- The weakest Verinens, living for at most one century, with no immunity to Surgai.

Esmon- Users of magic who can manipulate the elements. There are seven bloodlines, each with control over a certain element as well as a robe and glove color matching the element they control. They usually each tend to dwell in one of the seven kingdoms.

Fodel- Manipulators of fire. They don red robes and orange gloves. Primarily found in Aegia.

Wrine- Manipulators of water. They don navy blue robes and gray gloves. Primarily found in Etaithen.

Eaidae- Manipulators of earth. They don green robes and dark brown gloves. Primarily found in Beryn.

Asine- Manipulators of air. They don light blue robes and beige gloves. Primarily found in Khovalon.

Drokander- Manipulators of darkness. They don violet robes and black gloves. Primarily found in Zador.

Lililid- Manipulators of light. They don golden robes and white gloves. Primarily found in Luimesha.

Grinleon- Manipulators of gravity. They don black robes and light purple gloves. Primarily found in Chidora.

Amite- A human who cannot wield magic. Deemed useless and unimportant in a world where magic is at the center of everything, many Amites are killed when they are very young from the moment it is known they can not make use of Surgai and/or Mirene.

Locations

Iserin- A continent home to seven different kingdoms.

Aegia- Formally known as the Kingdom of Aegia. It is the largest kingdom in Iserin, and is best known for the strength of its army. Its national animal is the horse.

Beryn- Formally known as the Principality of Beryn. Best known for the prestigious school Himmiara, Academy of Magics. Its national animal is the owl.

Chidora- Formally known as the Republic of Chidora. It is the smallest kingdom and is best known for its exotic desserts. Its national animal is the fox.

Etaithen- Formally known as the Etaithen Empire. Best known for its naval strength. Its national animal is the shark.

Khovalon- Formally known as the Khovalon Theocracy. Best known for its aerial strength. Its national animal is the eagle.

Luimesha- Formally known as Luimesha. It is the longest-standing kingdom in Iserin, and is best known for its possession of ancient magical knowledge and long-standing belief in dragons. Its national animal is the dragon.

Zador- Formally known as the Grand Duchy of Zador. Best known for its illegal underground activities. Its national animal is the lion.

Cineian Forest- Located in Aegia, it is the primary home of Keiju.

Qimori Field- Located in Zador, it is barren on the surface but is the main area for illegal activity underground. Also, a popular location for Esmon to practice harnessing their abilities.

Thimble Outpost- A small village on a large island between Beryn and Zador. Unexpectedly wealthy from trading with those who travel Iserin.

Vadian Mountains- The tallest and longest mountain range on Iserin, a natural barrier between the borders of Khovalon, Beryn, and Luimesha.

Carovell Sea- A body of water separating Aegia, Chidora, Etaithen, and Zador from Beryn, Khovalon, and Luimesha.

Irririal Chasms- Located in Chidora, a series of underground caves and tunnels, home to almost all Verinens.

Eastlan Basin- A body of water, thought to be a powerful source of both Surgai and Mirene, on the outskirts of Eaithen, originally under Chidora's control. After the Lintenial Conflict, it is officially part of Etaithen.

Heoyunait Clock Tower- An ancient clock tower in Luimesha, fabled to be where the dragon who founded Luimesha, Reivan, Dragon of Eternal Time, lives.

The Dream Spire- A white spiral tower on the border Aegia shares with Etaithen. It was built as both a symbol of alliance and as a monument in honor of Aziel. It supplies an odd source of energy said to give immense power to two of Aziel's belongings as long as it stands.

The Lookout of Riyus- A glimmering tower in Luimesha belonging to Riyus, the dragon fabled to protect Luimesha from outside forces the kingdom's army cannot face themselves.

The Tower of Cedel- A tower resembling a tree in the center of Beryn, belonging to Himmiara, Academy of Magics. It aids in supplying both Surgai and Mirene to the students and scholars in order to aid in their magical practices and studies.

The Ethereal Pillar- A black tower in Khovalon; the base is usually surrounded by thick fog. It helps to conceal Khovalon's aerial devices from enemy eyes and detects any flying objects (planes, helicopters, etc.) from other kingdoms before they enter Khovalon's borders.