History
Who are they and what's their goal? (*WIP*)
The Magic Faction, a collective of herbivorous animals, views itself as the guardians of ancient magic and keepers of the forest’s legacy. They believe they are descendants of a forgotten civilization, deeply spiritual and mystically inclined, dedicated to reawakening their forebears’ powerful knowledge. They live by principles of humility and respect, maintaining a cautious distance from other factions and guarding their sacred sites with subtle defenses. The faction believes they are the inheritors of an ancient, forgotten civilization that once wielded powerful magic in harmony with nature. Over time, however, many spells and practices were lost, causing them to cling more fervently to what remains. They want to rediscover and preserve the knowledge of their ancient civilization. They seek to restore the forest’s full magical potential back to its former glory, envisioning a harmonious era where magic, nature, and civilization are in perfect balance. Their secondary goal is to maintain purity and stability in the forest by spreading their philosophy and protecting ancient sites, which they believe are vital to the forest’s magic. This includes protecting sacred areas from outsiders they view as less connected or even corruptive influences. Magic, for them, is not just a tool but an expression of their cultural and spiritual identity. Rediscovering ancient spells and techniques would secure their place in the forest as rightful heirs to its power and its guardians. Without this knowledge, they fear their culture will weaken and that others will overtake their territory, corrupt magic and diminish their influence in general.
The forgotten History
The ancestors of the Magic Faction were not a single unified empire but rather a collection of tribes bound together by their shared mastery of magic and their reverence for the forest. Each tribe had its own philosophies about the role of magic, its potential, and its limits. Among them, three figures stand out in the legends, remembered for their brilliance, their conflicts, and their ultimate roles in the fall of their civilization.
The first is Shivani the Rootbinder, a lynx who is said to have unlocked the secrets of the forest’s life force. Shivani believed that magic was a gift meant to protect the natural order and saw herself as the guardian of balance. She developed techniques for weaving chakra energy directly into the living fabric of the forest, creating immense groves that thrived even in the harshest conditions. Her mastery of life magic was unparalleled, and many considered her the heart of the civilization. Yet her commitment to preservation made her wary of progress; she resisted the experiments of her peers, fearing that their pursuit of power would one day unravel the harmony she worked so tirelessly to maintain.
The second is Xezal the Shaper, a deer whose vision was as bold as it was controversial. Xezal believed magic was not merely a tool but the key to transcending the forest’s natural boundaries. Her tribe constructed towering spires and enchanted mechanisms, harnessing the power of chakra to reshape the environment itself. Xezal saw the forest not as a fixed entity to be preserved but as clay to be molded. Her creations were awe-inspiring - floating bridges, glowing waterways, and structures that seemed to breathe with the energy of the earth. Yet her ambition brought her into direct conflict with Alvarya, who saw her works as reckless and hubristic. Their feud became a central rift among the tribes, one that would deepen over time.
The final figure is Danyal the Veilkeeper, a peafowl shrouded in mystery. Danyal´s role in the civilization was not one of creation but preservation. They were the keeper of the ancients’ deepest secrets, safeguarding knowledge that even their peers feared to wield. It is said that Danyal possessed the ability to peer into the flows of magic itself, glimpsing the futures it could shape. They warned of a coming darkness, a moment when the tribes’ unchecked experiments would tip the balance of the forest and unleash forces beyond their control. Danyal´s cryptic warnings were dismissed by many, but their visions lingered in the minds of those who trusted them. Some say they created the first sanctuaries deep within the forest, hiding away fragments of magic too dangerous to use.
The fall of their civilization, according to legend, was not the result of one great calamity but the culmination of these internal conflicts. Shivani, desperate to halt what she saw as the growing corruption of magic, led her followers to dismantle Xezal´s creations, sparking a schism that fractured the tribes. Xezal, angered by what she perceived as an assault on progress, turned her focus to unlocking the power of an artefact. The artefact was meant to unite the tribes under a single, infinite source of magic. Yet when Xezal activated the artefact, its power surged uncontrollably, disrupting the delicate balance of the forest and driving its magic into chaos.
Danyal, witnessing the devastation, made the ultimate sacrifice. They shattered the prism into fragments, scattering its pieces across the forest and binding its power to the land itself. After their sacrifice, the shattering of the prism did more than scatter its fragments - it altered the very essence of how magic could be perceived and understood. The ancient tribes, once united by their mastery of chakra and magic, found themselves inexplicably severed from the intuitive connection they had always known. Where once their minds and bodies had resonated with the forest’s energy, they now felt an emptiness, as though the language of magic itself had been rewritten into something indecipherable.
In the generations that followed, the loss of this connection to magic fundamentally changed the course of their civilization. Without the ability to harness chakra, the tribes turned to other means of survival, relying more on their physical skills, ingenuity, and cooperation with the forest’s natural rhythms. The few artefacts and tools of magic that remained slowly became enigmatic relics, their original purposes forgotten
Rise Through Rediscovery
Long before the Magic Faction's emergence, the forest was a cradle of civilization, flourishing with ancient knowledge and magic. The civilization crafted mighty artefacts capable of controlling the natural and mystical forces of the world. Yet, their collapse left no clear trace - only ruins, fragmented artefacts, and a fading legacy.
For centuries, these stories were dismissed as mere folktales until a fateful discovery changed their course. A group of wandering scholars stumbled upon a ruin in the heart of the forest. The animals of the Magic Faction were ordinary inhabitants of the forest, guided by legends of ancestors who communed with the spirit of the woods. Led by a visionary deer named Levent, they unearthed what they believed was an ancient staff, its surface marked with runes that glowed faintly when touched. When Levent touched the staff, he felt a surge of energy awaken within him - a connection to something far greater than himself. He felt in control of all her senses and a sudden yet unexplainable connection with her surroundings. His companions witnessed his newfound abilities: plants responded to his will, minor wounds healed in seconds, and an unexplainable warmth seemed to radiate from his presence.
Word of this discovery spread, and others joined Levent in his search for ruins and relics. Together, they began piecing together fragments of the past, uncovering instructions on harnessing "chakra," as a conduit for the forest’s magic. This rediscovery marked the beginning of the Magic Faction.
Formation of the Faction
The rediscovery of magic transformed the scattered communities into a unified group. Under Levent´s leadership with a handful of other comerades, the Magic Faction began to explore ruins, gather relics, and reconstruct the practices of their supposed ancestors. This pursuit became a cornerstone of their identity. They built rituals around the concept of "chakra" and developed disciplined methods to focus it through crafted staves, essential tools for wielding magic. Levent´s vision of their organisation was one of unity and humility. He preached that magic was a gift meant to serve the forest, not dominate it. Under his leadership, the Magic Faction grew into a tightly-knit community, deeply spiritual and fiercely protective of the knowledge they uncovered. The faction's belief that they were chosen inheritors was not universally accepted. Moreover, the Magic Faction’s dedication to their cause granted them some influence over the forest, as they guarded sacred sites and offered their healing magic to those in need.
Conflict and Isolation
As their influence grew, so did the challenges they faced. Other forest animals, especially from the kingdom, viewed with suspicion, accusing them of arrogance and secrecy. The artefacts they guard are seen as sources of immense power, and many want to claim them for their own purposes. The faction’s refusal to share their discoveries only deepened the divide, leading to skirmishes over control of sacred sites.
Internally, tensions began to rise. Some members questioned the wisdom of uncovering lost knowledge, fearing that the civilization’s downfall was a direct result of its reliance on magic. Others saw the artefact as tools of power that could elevate the faction above all others. These ideological divides threatened to fracture the group, but Levent´s leadership kept them united - at least for now...