"Unlike Academic magic, Orphic witchcraft is known to be ineffective at distance.  While Academic Seals and Spells can last indefinitely, depending on the materials used to etch the circles, Orphic Magic relies on the caster herself.  In the coming battle, it will be prudent to keep well back from known Orphic powers, relying on long distance weaponry.  If you can see them, they can see you..." Letter attributed to Master Gregoire, to General Addar, December 762, concerning the siege of Kirkhall.

 

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We've reached the end of Chapter One! Over the next two weeks, I'll be posting the first set of annotations, the first to be seen on Thursday's update! I'm excited to share some more (cryptic) information with all of you!!! Some of it may be uh. Really. Cryptic.  Exciting, right?????