The Story of Kalence the Conjurer

Once a sorceress in service to King Wisdom , Kalence was ever an ambitiousn doe. Kalence traveled across the realms of Moonstone in search of ancient relics and powerful mages from whom she could learn. She studied every obscure technique she learnt from King Wisdom, until she mastered the element of fire, water and air and powers far beyond her know-how, could conjure a blazing inferno with a mere snap of her fingers. Then, Kalence set out secretly to the explore cities of humans. From these humans, she learned the dark secrets of soulblight magic and the proper rituals that would allow her to But Kalence would not be herself if she did not perfect these lost magic techniques, ensuring that her spells far exceeded even for any known conjurer that existed. However, that too was not enough. Kalence sought to ascend to greater heights of mastery and conceived a daring plan that saw her enter the royal court of King Aryl . For years she crafted a false identity to conceal her deeds. When the time came, she presented herself as a lowborn apprentice to a late High Elven mage and sought the good graces of the King’s own Archmage, Hellmut. It was not an easy task, for Hellmut was a shrewd man, wisened by experience and constant intrigue. It took all of Rian’s cunning to secure her access to the Briton’s tower. There, she found ancient tomes that spoke of creating artificial life – servants born of stone and fire and metal to do the mage’s bidding – and a scepter of power that enhanced the flow of one’s innate magical talent. Alas, Hellmut caught her in the act, and a terrible battle ensued between the two. The stone walls of the tower cracked and wood splintered, priceless books burned, and the sky itself blackened in a storm of arcane energy when the two of them clashed. Hellmut had proven to be stronger in the end, but Kalence’s would not die easily. When all seemed decided, she used the knowledge of Hellmut’s own tomes to call forth a fiery golem that shielded her from the Archmage’s wrath. Once more she escaped while Hellmut battled her creation, disappearing into the wilderness and evading all pursuits the King’s Bannerlords sent after her. No one knows where Kalence the Conjurer dwells now, but there are sightings of mythical doe who fits her description – albeit clad in garish robes. Those who were fortunate to survive the encounter also spoke of a dagger of obsidian glass she carried, wreathed in magic, its very presence awakening primal terror in the hearts of the unprepared. Two creatures of Moonstone are said to accompany her at times: one a fiery beast of raw rage, the other a horrible construct of tortured souls imprisoned in an artificial body. What these creatures are and what sacrifices Kalence had to make to create them, none may tell. But one thing is certain – she is more powerful now than she ever was, and Summoners who seek her services should beware. Who knows what treachery she is capable of.