History of Magic
A full history of the advancements in Kuretian magic.
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University of Magic Founded
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Discovery of 1st Circle Magic
Discovery, ScientificThe first spell of the 1st circle was perfected in 1361, a spell that granted its caster arcane protection from physical attacks. This breakthrough threw the doors open for arcane spellcasters, and new discoveries were made almost every week.
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Discovery of 2nd Circle Magic
Discovery, ScientificA promising student of illusion discovers the first spell of the 2nd circle, turning herself invisible... permanently. This incredible feat eventually earns her the place as the first High Professor of Illusion - and the nickname "Missing".
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1400 KCB
Appointment of High Professors
FoundingBy the early 1400s, scholars of the university had discovered that Magic could be divided into 8 "schools". Many wizards were showing preferences towards one school or another, and it was decided that a High Professor of each school should be appointed - based on who had made the greatest strides in each area. These 8 High Professors would form a council of sorts, who would govern the university.
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1489 KCB
Discovery of 3rd Circle Magic
Discovery, ScientificThe university makes a rather explosive discovery, as the High Professor of Evocation uncovers the mystery of 3rd circle magic... and almost kills himself in the process.
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1489 KCB
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Necromancy Outlawed
Criminal ActivityUntil this point, necromancy had been a useful tool for weakening one's opponent in battle, but with the breakthrough into the 3rd circle of Magic, the existing High Professor of necromancy discovered the means of re-animating a corpse. In a history that the university would rather forget, the High Professor animated the corpse of one of his own students. It was unclear how the student had died in the first place, but the High Professor claimed that the student had been a willing participant. This discovery was not looked upon favourably by the other professors, or the general public. The High Professor of necromancy was ousted from the university, but no evidence could be found that he had actually killed the student, and so no crime could be pinned on him. From then on, the study of necromancy was banned, and a law instituted by the Order of the Shield, to prevent any such thing from happening again.
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1520 KCB
Discovery of 4th Circle Magic
Discovery, ScientificThe High Professor of Transmutation crafts the first spell of the 4th circle, Polymorphing a cat into a mouse, then back into a cat. The cat used in the demonstration was the top mouser of the grounds at the time, and took great offence to the spectacle.
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1525 KCB
University of Magic Rebuilt
Technological achievementThe original university was constructed of timber and stone and wasn't rebuilt with Kurete until 1525. By this point, Kuretians had a good enough grasp on the arcane that some of their most accomplished transmuters could shape Kurete to their will. The Royal Palace had long been crafted with the substance and held a large reserve of the material in its cellars. With the existing queen's blessing, the university was allowed to reform the university in Kurete - increasing its size and capabilities greatly.
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1660 KCB
Discovery of 5th Circle Magic
Discovery, ScientificDivination takes its turn to lead the charge, as the existing High Professor uses a crystal ball to Scry for the first time. The target of the spell, unaware of what was going on at the time, was dismayed to find that half the university had witnessed him having what was officially recorded as "a fit of flatulence".
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1753 KCB
Discovery of 6th Circle Magic
Discovery, ScientificMaida, The Enchanter discovers the Mass Suggestion spell, granting her the position of High Professor of Enchantment. This discovery is quickly followed with breakthroughs in the other schools, resulting in a few changes to the rankings of High Professors.
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1768 KCB
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Discovery of 8th Circle Magic
Discovery, ScientificAfter conducting research in the Shadowfell, Ilea, The Illusionist makes a staggering discovery, crafting an illusion spell of the 8th circle.
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1768 KCB
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Discovery of 7th Circle Magic
Discovery, ScientificAbenthe, The Conjurer creates the first spell of the 7th circle, sending The Unlikely Association into the Ethereal Plane with his Plane Shift spell. This achievement is somewhat overshadowed by Ilea, The Illusionist's recent breakthrough into the 8th circle, however.
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1769 KCB
Return of Magera & Kain
Celestial / CosmicMagic users across the country detect the return of The Goddess of Magic, Magera. As magic users begin worshipping the returned deity, great strives are made in spellcasting across the range of magic users. With Kain's return, wizards find themselves making great strides in their spellcrafting, and many take on the old mantle of Priests of Kain.
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Discovery of 9th Circle Magic
Discovery, ScientificOdion, The Transmuter is the first wizard to break into the 9th circle of magic. The great wizard manages to stop time, demonstrating his new power in the only way one should - by playing pranks on his fellow wizards.
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Magic For Everyone
MiscellaneousWith the return of Magera, and the host of planar-travellers that begin arriving in Ekina, Magic begins to become much more commonplace than it ever was before. Magic items can be purchased in a variety of stores, and the number of folk able to utilise magic in some capacity becomes alarmingly larger.
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