Editing Conclave of sorcerers (section)

== History ==

The great battle between the elemental gods was over.

Water had won, and the triumph was great, the goddess of fire was forced to subside as a minor player in the constant struggle between the powers. And even more, the god of magic was no more, he had perished in the dreadful battle.

The event caused great chaos and disorder. The strength of water had grown great, the world was filled with terrible coldness and the warm temperature and mild climate was gone. The disorder was even greater amongst the followers of the now gone god of magic, a great throng of people from almost every race had been worshiping the element of magic, most of those had been great magic-users themselves.

After a short term of mourning high priests of the lost god were gathered to consider the future of their presence and craft. Amongst them were the most powerful magicians in the world of Icesus, so powerful that never before has such a great concentration of power gathered in one place.

There were many sects represented in that meeting, varying from those whose practice of magic was considered vile and dreadful to those who were held in high esteem even amongst followers of other elements.

The debate was great, the subjects were dire, the whole existence of the practice of magic was in great peril. After long, and even heated discussion those who were planning to utilize the raw magics and powers drifting around in the world of Icesus got the upper hand. Amongst those who supported that plan for the future were many great and wise mages, mainly ancient elven magi. But their path didn't please some of those present, as in every society there were those who had plans for another way to do things. The discussion grew even more heated.

Soon two groups separated from the council, the one that was led by the elven magi and one which contained a small number of dark elf sorcerers. Their separation had more elements than just the differences between their views of the future.  The Sorcerers had plans to utilize the raw energy from the plane of magic and to pursue the rebirth of the god of magic, either the fallen god or elevating some other being to the status of a god. But that was not all that was behind their conflict. The eternal struggle between elves and dark elves was also evident. The Sorcerers didn't want to fall under the command of the elven mages. Their sect had been quite independent when the god of magic was still present, and while the elves dominated amongst the followers of magic the dark elves had a secure and independent position in the society.

The struggle become more than just heated debate. Blows were struct and even magic was utilized. While the Sorcerers' powers were great their number were too few, the elves had many allies amongst other races. While the conflict was fierce it took only a short while until the Sorcerers had to flee if they wanted to stay alive and to continue the path they had chosen.

From those who remained in the council after the Sorcerers were forced to flee a society was founded that we know today as The Mages of Valkor.

The Sorcerers had fled and without a doubt would be open and free targets for any other magic user. They had to hide and lick their wounds somewhere safe and thus was the Conclave of Sorcerers founded. The Conclave consisted of seven master sorcerers and their journeymen and apprentices. A great fortress was build with magic on the peak of a great mountain in the west, far away from civilization. No one but a Sorcerer was able to enter the fortress, or The Asylum as it was called. There the Sorcerers were able to practice their craft, ensnare spirits from the realm of magic and utilize their powers and channel raw elemental energies between the six planes of existence.

Eons have passed from those events. The Conclave has remained almost as hidden as in the first years and the asylum remains still restricted from any but sorcerers. The time has refined their craft but their number is still small. The events are almost, but not quite forgotten, nowadays some even worship other elements in search of greater control of elemental energies. The hatred between elves and dark elves has lessened, but it is still evident somewhere, in hidden thoughts of the two races perhaps?

The time has come for Sorcerers to recruit new members. They might even take some other races, but only dark elves can access the highest positions in the Conclave. The struggle to find a new god of magic is still as fierce as ever.