Cicin Mages Novels & Stories

, Cedric said as soon as the doors shut, “Vangelis the shaman was sent out on your command to the site that was destroyed. I am afraid he did not bring back encouraging news…” Javaid was deep in thoughts, worry clouded his features, “Cedric go straight to the point” “It was indeed a work of magic. Someone out there has magical powers strong enough to wreak havoc of such magnitude …” “Someone else possesses magic?”, Aileen asked in shock, the fork in her hand dropped on her plate making a clanging noise as it fell on the plate, “It is impossible…” “I am afraid yes…sister”, Cedric turned to his father, “Should I call in Vangelis?”

“This genius brother of yours can create more circles whenever he wants.” Heinrich's warm and gentle smile was slightly wider than usual. He was very happy to be able to surprise his two brothers like this. “Right now, I'm already a <6th Circled> Mage,” Heinrich added. “And next year, I aim to become a <9th Circled> Mage.” Cynthia Delaroche defeated the Vampire Lords and protected a kingdom with her magical shield when she became a <9th Circled> Mage. So Heinrich would do something just as difficult as what she did.

And how this looks to be one big, fucking puzzle, and the unknown pieces are driving me nuts. When I finish, he doesn’t say a word for a while. Too long. When the silence stretches out, I open my mouth to speak, when he says, ‘Mages don’t detect magic. It’s a myth’. I’m caught between consternation and confusion, and it must reflect on my face because Quain gives me a queer look. ‘I’m sorry…what?’ I ask at last. He shrugs a little guiltily, and continues. ‘It’s a myth. Mages used to be elves, twisted and torn with the xanten and other dark works that were wrought about by their knowledge-seeking guild back in Citadell. A small number of them were half-wolven, half-elven, even worse for them.

Mages are typically distinguished from other magical beings, such as witches or sorcerers, by their extensive knowledge and mastery of magic. The origins of mages can be traced back to ancient civilizations, where they were revered as powerful figures with the ability to commune with the gods and wield their divine powers. In these early societies, mages were often seen as the intermediaries between the mortal world and the realm of the supernatural. They were believed to possess the wisdom and insight necessary to interpret omens, perform rituals, and cast spells for the benefit of their communities.