Modern Guard

Our world, starting in 2020, with a history that once connected with a fantasy realm. Now people have bits and pieces of a few fantasy races running in their blood. The other secret sign of this history is a few specific areas or corporations that seem to be advancing quickly, perhaps not knowing that their breakthroughs are fueled by the advantages of bits of magic seeping into our world.   Then, in 2025, the world will begin to change as links open up between our world and a place of magic. A Place called Home.   In a world called Home, magic has driven the direction of culture and technology. Schools of magic influence every major city. Necromancy has been outlawed, though memory of why has faded from the common mind. The world is diverse, full of different races and creatures. A few major kingdoms keep order in most of the land. There are stories about ancient portals to a land full of bountiful resources and hospitable lands. The stories say magic did not work there, but most people think that sounds ridiculous. At least they did, until portals to that world opened up again.       2020: Connections between the worlds pop up in rare situations. Only those expecting it really notice.   2025: Connections between the worlds become more stable. Only a few know what's happening, but governments begin to notice   2030: The portals are too large and plentiful to be ignored. The worlds are now open to each other.