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Starting where I left off. I believe I was describing the members of the council in this prehysteric time.
But there, the similarities ended. Vellurium was the son of a wealthy merchant, and his family had long held a seat in the Assembly. His two older brothers both had launched successful careers in business; his sister was married to none other than the head advocate of the province of Sera Vartoth. He had significant wealth in both government and economics.
Rastelbrinn, however, was the only son of one of the city's porters. Unschooled and unnoticed, he had attempted to earn spare cash as a street rath before Sartvoldrath had come upon him. In fact, he had tried to pick the great wizard's pocket, an attempt that hadn't gone so well. After he finished nursing his hand, Sartanvoldrath took him back to the Tower to be educated.
From there, the two had followed remarkably similar paths. Vellurium had arrived at age 12, 3 years before Rastelbrinn was found at age 10. They each attained the rank of Apprentice after 3 years, a nearly unheard-of time. They were both perpetually at the tops of their class, working magic like it wasnearly effortless. They managed Journeyman after another 4, at the age of 19 for Vellurium and 17 for Rastelbrinn.
Of course, there was some rivalry between the two of them. It was ameliorated somewhat because of Vellurium's 3 year headstart, but each couldn't help noticing that the other was the only one else in the Tower who came close to their abilities.
After reaching Journeyman, Rastelbrinn left to work in the world. He came back changed somehow - more dedicated, more bitter. Whatever he had seen, he wanted to change it.
Vellurium, however, stayed at the Tower, taking over the teaching of apprentices
And that is enough of them for now. I kinda want to write the story of each of them now, showing instead of telling, but later.
Vellurium's Faction
Lloranoth was Vellurium's best friend in his novice days, and continues to be his closest ally. Only son of the largest stonecutter in the city, it's said that his ancestors helped build the Tower. Second only to Vellurium and Rastelbrinn in magical power, he was a shoe-in for the council, despite coming from a family that had never before evidenced the slightest hint of magic. His Journeyman and Mage days were spent as magical liaison to the gargoyles.
Marzan is the Master of Novices and a skilled teacher. Son of a weaver and a tanner, he didn't feel the spark of magic until he was 14. After that, he made quick progression through the ranks, reaching Journeyman at 23 after 4 years as a Novice and 5 years as an Apprentice.
Faranzet is liaison to the government
Rastellbrin's Faction
Dranoras is the young head of the Battle Mages. Born to a whore, with an unnamed father, he has an intense need to prove himself. He entered the Tower at age 9, the youngest ever, but spent 7 years as a novice because he couldn't control his powers.
But there, the similarities ended. Vellurium was the son of a wealthy merchant, and his family had long held a seat in the Assembly. His two older brothers both had launched successful careers in business; his sister was married to none other than the head advocate of the province of Sera Vartoth. He had significant wealth in both government and economics.
Rastelbrinn, however, was the only son of one of the city's porters. Unschooled and unnoticed, he had attempted to earn spare cash as a street rath before Sartvoldrath had come upon him. In fact, he had tried to pick the great wizard's pocket, an attempt that hadn't gone so well. After he finished nursing his hand, Sartanvoldrath took him back to the Tower to be educated.
From there, the two had followed remarkably similar paths. Vellurium had arrived at age 12, 3 years before Rastelbrinn was found at age 10. They each attained the rank of Apprentice after 3 years, a nearly unheard-of time. They were both perpetually at the tops of their class, working magic like it wasnearly effortless. They managed Journeyman after another 4, at the age of 19 for Vellurium and 17 for Rastelbrinn.
Of course, there was some rivalry between the two of them. It was ameliorated somewhat because of Vellurium's 3 year headstart, but each couldn't help noticing that the other was the only one else in the Tower who came close to their abilities.
After reaching Journeyman, Rastelbrinn left to work in the world. He came back changed somehow - more dedicated, more bitter. Whatever he had seen, he wanted to change it.
Vellurium, however, stayed at the Tower, taking over the teaching of apprentices
And that is enough of them for now. I kinda want to write the story of each of them now, showing instead of telling, but later.
Vellurium's Faction
Lloranoth was Vellurium's best friend in his novice days, and continues to be his closest ally. Only son of the largest stonecutter in the city, it's said that his ancestors helped build the Tower. Second only to Vellurium and Rastelbrinn in magical power, he was a shoe-in for the council, despite coming from a family that had never before evidenced the slightest hint of magic. His Journeyman and Mage days were spent as magical liaison to the gargoyles.
Marzan is the Master of Novices and a skilled teacher. Son of a weaver and a tanner, he didn't feel the spark of magic until he was 14. After that, he made quick progression through the ranks, reaching Journeyman at 23 after 4 years as a Novice and 5 years as an Apprentice.
Faranzet is liaison to the government
Rastellbrin's Faction
Dranoras is the young head of the Battle Mages. Born to a whore, with an unnamed father, he has an intense need to prove himself. He entered the Tower at age 9, the youngest ever, but spent 7 years as a novice because he couldn't control his powers.