Moonglow Abides
Title: Moonglow Abides
Author: Adamu Edom
Many in the Common Era do not realize that traditionally the magical arts were feared and even shunned by most people of Sosaria. It was thought, and still is among many peasants and townsfolk that magery, alchemy and other magical temptations darkened the spirit of a person and turned them toward Vice and immorality. The rise of both Relvinian and Mondain did nothing to dissuade this worldwide prejudice against magic.
So when the fortress of Verity Isle was transformed into the Lycaeum the magically inclined flocked to it and felt safe to conduct their learning there. In spite of the prejudice against magic all the great Kings of Sosaria have had a court mage at their side. Even now the Mage Guild of Moonglow remains the center of knowledge and learning within Sosaria.
The great observatory stretches its vast eye into the stars and charts the course of the heavens. The libraries, great and small litter Verity isle with knowledge once considered forbidden. Magic now, has almost become mainstream among the heroes and adventurers of Sosaria. With the introduction of Gargoyles and Elves into mainstream society it is no wonder why. Yet even I, a creature of a mystical nature do wonder if the predilection for magical power and learning have somehow stolen aspects of hard work, pride and morality from us.
Invention and experimentation continues within the city, even now some poor fool attempts to build some sort of balloon of hot air to rise above the clouds. He has yet to devise a safe method of landing though, most believe he will either drown in the sea, or melt by getting too close to the sun.
The Flame of Truth still burns and the Book of Truth still has sages that turn her pages. Moonglow abides. Moonglow remains.
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