On the 15th of every month, children around the age of ten who have manifested basic life magic gather at the church for the Rite of Bestowal. Some are familiar faces, others strangers, all called by name by the priest. Each child approaches the altar, encouraged by their parents. The results vary—some rejoice at receiving magic, oth...
On the 15th of every month, children around the age of ten who have manifested basic life magic gather at the church for the Rite of Bestowal. Some are familiar faces, others strangers, all called by name by the priest. Each child approaches the altar, encouraged by their parents. The results vary—some rejoice at receiving magic, others are disappointed. Even those who receive their desired magic may cry if their magical power is insufficient. Skills are even more unpredictable, left entirely to the will of the gods. One girl, Eileen, kneels at the altar when called. A faint light surrounds her—proof she has received magic or a skill. She is led to the magic measurement plate. “Eileen: Water magic, wind magic, crafting skill, sewing skill. Magical power: 53. Offer your thanks to Lord Lanju
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