Where does a Mage learn Magic?

The Magestery of Merus just outside of Aquila, First Floor --> Click to see more detail!

In ancient times, Magesteries were found in every country and among all people. These magnificent structures with marble floors, mosaic covered ceilings, great columns and stained-glass windows are marvels of the greatest art and architecture. Here, all those wishing to become a Mage may study the Arts of the Magi. However, any young student must heed to a strict schedule. Every day, patrons of the Magestery sing the ancient chants at dawn, work in the secret gardens, and spend hours attending to their studies.

Alec has the opportunity to meet many Magi in the Magestery of Merus, one of the last standing in all the earth. There he learns his first lessons in Magic! Yet he will soon learn that the greatest of Magic is learned, and taught, out in the perilous world...

Where Do Fairies Come From?

It is a little-known fact that Fairies in the past were our size, and are closely related to human beings. This is the ancient story of Fay, the first fairy, and how her kind came to be:

Once in placid May, in the Good King’s day,

Lived a lady Mage.

She, the Lady Fay, Powerful and Vane,

Walked tall, proud and straight.

“Come see,” she would say, “Revere, cheer my name!”

Wonders she’d create.

Yet as time would pass, her fame would not last.

Friendless was her fate.

“But why?” she would ask, “In my skills so vast,

Would the least berate?”

“My wisdom and class, no one can surpass!

None truly relate.”

At length, old and young, told of what was done,

And of Fay’s mistake.

Fay’s conceit and sting soon reached the Good King,

Who would contemplate.

“Let small stature be, the sentence from me.

Humble, the proud make.”

At once the tall Fay, without word or fray,

Stood the size of bait.

“Oh but dearest king,” said Fay, the small being,

“This curse is too great!”

With pity he said, as Fay bowed her head.

“I shant reinstate.

However, I see, an important need

I will not negate.

Therefore, I decree, let the smallest wings

Your small back ornate.”

And thus was this sin, of Fay and her kin

Rewarded with traits.

Today amid trees, thorns, bushes and bees

We see the low state

By leaf and berry, each little fairy,

Kin of Fay the Great.