Halaetan Magic
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Halaetan Magic
Varicci has struck a deal with some vile devil. That is the only explanation.
It is true that we have all benefited from the magical energies that flow so freely in this new world. Many of us have taken up the mantle of the mage and discovered spells of frightening power. Eleonora's ability with the magic of war is absolutely staggering. But the power of Varicci's mages... There is no reasonable explanation for their awesome might.
We met four of Varicci's mage on the ice fields of Vanguard Isle. Sir Bellas and
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Though the Duke had retired, Eleonora remained. She noticed the looks which Sir Bellas and I exchanged. She approached the two of us and whispered, "Meet me at my cottage. One hour," then left.
An hour later, Sir Bellas and I met with Eleonora. She had a plan. A dangerous, devious plan. We would sneak past Sanamar's defenses, infiltrate Varicci's Royal Hall, and steal what magical tomes we might find.
Neither Sir Bellas nor I held out much hope for success. Eleonora was a brilliant
fighter, a master tactician, an inspiring leader. But she was also too brave for her own good. Many times, Sir Bellas had suffered grievous injuries defending her from certain death in some dangerous adventure or another. It was only a matter of time before the woman led all of us to our deaths.
Of course, such thoughts did not truly worry us. Though our mission would surely end in defeat, the glory of that defeat would be magnificent - a worthy end to our brilliant rebellion. We owed our freedom to the Duke and his daughter.
We would gladly repay that debt with our lives.
We set upon the mission but one week later. What transpired within the walls of Varicci's fortress, I have not the strength to tell. I will say that our mission was a success. The three of us escaped with our lives, though barely so. I, for one, had to be carried away on Eleonora's back, and it has taken me several months to recover from the wounds I sustained on that daring incursion.
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Notes
- This book must be assembled first:
- Empty Book Binding - 10.8N, 58.2E in Rithwic.
- Halaetan Magic Page 1 - 78.6N, 27.2W, northwest of Stonehold.
- Halaetan Magic Page 2 - Dropped by Tumerok Champions.
- Halaetan Magic Page 3 - Dropped by Rufous Grievvers.
- Halaetan Magic Page 4 - Dropped by Acidic Coral Golems.
- Halaetan Magic Page 5 - Dropped by Stasis Wisps.
- Halaetan Magic Page 6 - Dropped by Diamond Golems.
- Halaetan Magic Page 7 - 77.2N, 48.0W, north of Beach Fort.
- Halaetan Magic Page 8 - Dropped by Banderling Antagonists & Banderling Enforcers
- Halaetan Magic Page 9 - Dropped by Banderling Thrashers
- Halaetan Magic Page 10 - Dropped by Gloom Drudges