They say the western edge of Luradia was settled at the end of a pistol. Others say our peace treaty with the Elemancers is what did it. Still more say people were tired. Tired of bloodshed, tired of war, and tired of fear. I disagree though. I know without a doubt the west was settled when the gods decided to intervene, when they created the Deified.

Let me explain.

Marks of the gods started to appear on people during the war. Due to their “godly” source the people who are graced with a mark, are deemed “the Deified”. Some choose to use their marks right away, but others choose to save them for the day they might need a miracle. The Defied are viewed as chosen, higher, and more important than the rest. The gods have graced them with a wish after all.

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The most important lesson you will learn from me is this. Marks are spells. They grant a one-time access to magic a piece, giving god-like power.

And they mean not a damn thing about the person who gets one.

Take me for example. I have twelve marks right now and I’m not a good person. Not at all. I’ve only used one mark in my life, and so help me by whatever god is here to listen, I’ll never use one again.