Interlude: Passage 1

I commence this writing in the tongue of the source of all magic, the tongue of Yuldor's Heart itself. But though it may seem arrogance to do so, I do it but from caution. Only those with the iron will required to wield Mother World's treacherous power should be privy to the secrets I herein inscribe. For, if they bear any truth, they have the potential to wrought destruction not only on our Glorious Empire, but all the lands to the West and South.

These secrets I allude to relate to a rare and curious phenomenon. All have heard the tales — of those who, despite giving no supplication to a patron god, nor descending from a race naturally inclined toward witchery, are able to summon magic.

Many have proposed theories for this phenomenon. Even as I compose this treatise, I cannot confirm many of my suspicions. But the ideas alone are evocative enough to threaten sacrosanctity against our Savior, the Peacebringer, that I must exercise all caution. 

Perhaps this book will never feel the touch of light. Perhaps I will not have the courage to complete it. Nevertheless, I must write it, and not only for the sake of the truth. If my theory proves correct, there will come those of Song and Blood, whom I will call Founts, powerful enough that they will rip the World asunder as we know it. 

And we must be ready.

- A Fable of Song and Blood, by Hellexa Yoreseer of the Blue Moon Obelisk, translated by Tal Harrenfel