Story continued..
----------------------------------------------------
The seven archmages of Vol'Kiss had gathered in the now-complete basement of the tower, Geo-Tirith, that was being built in Vol. It had been a result of their desire to strengthen their own positions, by increasing the magical might Vol'Kiss possessed. As soon as the great tower's lowest portions had been completed, the archmages had ordered some of the best stoneworkers, masons, architects and woodworkers to design a handsome lair for them, aiming to have a meeting hall where they could decide upon their own affairs. Now it was complete, and after the careful removal of the constructors responsible for the locale, they had assembled.
'So, the question still remains: What really happened when we channeled the magics?' Khaeron, the previously handsome Archmage in charge of the western island of Vol, asked. 'We were wise in shielding ourselves against the spell, yet the disturbances caused by the necromancer lords were grave. I have reports from my apprentice, Qerah, that devastation reigns. The corpses of undead smolder or rot, and there is little nature to see. But how? How would a necromancer, or even a thousand, do anything to our magic? Our geomancy?'
'I have studied this phenomenon meticulously, Khaeron, and have discovered the reason.' Sharen leaned back in his teak chair and tapepd his finger on his burnt chin. 'It would seem our geomancy has not been entirely pure. You know, of course, that geomancy uses and abuses the earth, Gaia's heart and soul, and it's lifeblood to serve us? It is not this simple, however. Gaia does not
wish to be disturbed. Indeed, I consulted a shaman on one of our conquered islands, and he told us that a long time ago, for just a period of hours, Gaia completely stopped responding to his ancestor's magic. They fear this event still. Yet! There is no sign of this interval in my personal library, which I am sure you understand is vast.' The assembled council nodded and mumbled. 'But what is it, then, I asked myself, before realizing the obvious answer. You all know that we summon magma spirits and fire elementals to do our bidding when we wish for information? This opened my eyes, as I thought of summoning one to question about the counterspell. It is simple, my friends; Our geomancy has adopted a streak of necromancy, more precisely the type of necromancy mediums use to communicate with ancestors.' The hall was completely quiet.
'I discovered that, when evoking the earth and Gaia, we actually evoke the souls of departed Geomancers.
Will finish this in a moment..
*sigh* I'm willing to give you an eco. point. That's a big gift in my eyes.
