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	If a diagram of all of the pillars and their connections were drawn, it would be obvious that a few of them used to converge with each other, but were redirected around something that was most certainly destroyed. I've found notes written about broken pillars, and it is not odd that these pillars were damaged on one side of the Suur Pillar, similar to the Obelisk on the other side, and most likely caused by the very same explosion.		If a diagram of all of the pillars and their connections were drawn, it would be obvious that a few of them used to converge with each other, but were redirected around something that was most certainly destroyed. I've found notes written about broken pillars, and it is not odd that these pillars were damaged on one side of the Suur Pillar, similar to the Obelisk on the other side, and most likely caused by the very same explosion.

	The most extraordinary pair of artifacts that I’ve found on the opposite side of the Suur Pillar that the Obelisk is on, are two very ancient columns. Now when I looked closer at these columns, on one I saw: ''Swirling bands of color are frozen forever in time. Strange markings, perhaps ages old runes, mar the simple beauty of the stone.'' . And on the other column I saw: ''Age old runes mar the simple perfection of the stone. Whether carved by nature or some other force is unknown.''		The most extraordinary pair of artifacts that I’ve found on the opposite side of the Suur Pillar that the Obelisk is on, are two very ancient columns. Now when I looked closer at these columns, on one I saw: ''Swirling bands of color are frozen forever in time. Strange markings, perhaps ages old runes, mar the simple beauty of the stone.'' And on the other column I saw: ''Age old runes mar the simple perfection of the stone. Whether carved by nature or some other force is unknown.''

	It is not a coincidence that the nearby Suur Pillar is the greatest collection of Elemental energy anywhere. Other historically documented explosions locally of this magnitude was when the Staff of Firulf was used to destroy an army in Ker Leor, near the Suur Pillar. This is where some of the areas surrounding these pillars still show damage from that very explosion. The only other huge explosions in history were that of Grazhir and also of the Greater Fist.		It is not a coincidence that the nearby Suur Pillar is the greatest collection of Elemental energy anywhere. Other historically documented explosions locally of this magnitude was when the Staff of Firulf was used to destroy an army in Ker Leor, near the Suur Pillar. This is where some of the areas surrounding these pillars still show damage from that very explosion. The only other huge explosions in history were that of Grazhir and also of the Greater Fist.

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	It is my assumption that the columns I described were in fact frozen in time, after the removal of the shard that had once opened the pathway through those columns, and likely taken to the College. The pillars were disconnected and the lines were rerouted around the Suur Pillar. I do believe this concept should be fully researched for two very important reasons.		It is my assumption that the columns I described were in fact frozen in time, after the removal of the shard that had once opened the pathway through those columns, and likely taken to the College. The pillars were disconnected and the lines were rerouted around the Suur Pillar. I do believe this concept should be fully researched for two very important reasons.

	First and foremost, because the lines were twisted by explosions, they had to move the pathways along with the shards, and also to where the pillars had been ~~pointe~~. Tears or rips in time appeared as a result once this was changed, tangling the lines of time. Knowing when this happened is important.		First and foremost, because the lines were twisted by explosions, they had to move the pathways along with the shards, and also to where the pillars had been pointed. Tears or rips in time appeared as a result once this was changed, tangling the lines of time. Knowing when this happened is important.

	Odd sightings, like very old trolls emerging from under the bridges by Arnshal Keep and heading towards the Handsome Plateau, off and on soon after the Outcast War was over. Now decades later, we have Gorbesh in every Fort and coordinated Elpalzi attacks. There are a few known tangled areas, like Ker'Leor, Therenborough, Throne City, Rossman's and Riverhaven, yet Dirge (Darkstone) seems to be the common contentious area, with attackers from there often sighted heading towards Kaerna.		Odd sightings, like very old trolls emerging from under the bridges by Arnshal Keep and heading towards the Handsome Plateau, off and on soon after the Outcast War was over. Now decades later, we have Gorbesh in every Fort and coordinated Elpalzi attacks. There are a few known tangled areas, like Ker'Leor, Therenborough, Throne City, Rossman's and Riverhaven, yet Dirge (Darkstone) seems to be the common contentious area, with attackers from there often sighted heading towards Kaerna.

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	It is not a coincidence that the nearby Suur Pillar is the greatest collection of Elemental energy anywhere. Other historically documented explosions locally of this magnitude was when the Staff of Firulf was used to destroy an army in Ker Leor, near the Suur Pillar. This is where some of the areas surrounding these pillars still show damage from that very explosion. The only other huge explosions in history were that of Grazhir and also of the Greater Fist.		It is not a coincidence that the nearby Suur Pillar is the greatest collection of Elemental energy anywhere. Other historically documented explosions locally of this magnitude was when the Staff of Firulf was used to destroy an army in Ker Leor, near the Suur Pillar. This is where some of the areas surrounding these pillars still show damage from that very explosion. The only other huge explosions in history were that of Grazhir and also of the Greater Fist.



	This rift between Elemental and Lunar mana energies can be a very dangerous one. The clear evidence shows that something was tampered with that blew up by the Suur Pillar, and caused enough damage to have to reroute pillars. Knowing which ones were changed and where they previously went to and from, could be key to understanding when it occurred, by whom and why. Further research on this is highly recommended, but my theory leads me to believe that the explosion of Grazhir is somehow related, possibly marring the Pillar linked to the pearl representing Grazhir.		This rift between Elemental and Lunar mana energies can be a very dangerous one. The clear evidence shows that something was tampered with that blew up by the Suur Pillar, and caused enough damage to have to reroute pillars. Knowing which ones were changed and where they previously went to and from, could be key to understanding when it occurred, by whom and why. Further research on this is highly recommended, but my theory leads me to believe that the explosion of Grazhir is somehow related, possibly marring the Pillar linked to the pearl representing Grazhir.

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	Oddly, the Gorbesh seem to appear here and there, as if coming through occasional rips and tears in the lines defining time. When one occurs, they return to their forts in the Provinces because the line between then and now was crossed, and more than likely by someone using some kind of artifact that opened a portal. So who could be behind V and the Gorbesh suddenly appearing? The possibilities are endless since the Gorbesh go back in time over a thousand years. Emperor Vithwok III from the Gorbesh battle in Darkstone, or Verek the Ram Clan Emperor, or Viggu who is so old that he must be from another time, and Veyne with his famed tomes almost seems to fit the best, or possibly Mystic Veila Tebaiya who founded the Phelim Club in 627 BL which was known for the origin of the Celestial Compact that eventually led to the Lunar Accord, or could it be the Elpalzi linked to visions about Maelshyve, or worse yet Velmix?		Oddly, the Gorbesh seem to appear here and there, as if coming through occasional rips and tears in the lines defining time. When one occurs, they return to their forts in the Provinces because the line between then and now was crossed, and more than likely by someone using some kind of artifact that opened a portal. So who could be behind V and the Gorbesh suddenly appearing? The possibilities are endless since the Gorbesh go back in time over a thousand years. Emperor Vithwok III from the Gorbesh battle in Darkstone, or Verek the Ram Clan Emperor, or Viggu who is so old that he must be from another time, and Veyne with his famed tomes almost seems to fit the best, or possibly Mystic Veila Tebaiya who founded the Phelim Club in 627 BL which was known for the origin of the Celestial Compact that eventually led to the Lunar Accord, or could it be the Elpalzi linked to visions about Maelshyve, or worse yet Velmix?

	There is however, two more hugely interesting parts that seem related to the Suur Pillar and the Planar Observatory. As I stated before, the Planar Observatory overlaps with the Plane of Abiding and the Astral Plane. The shard Teloith is housed in a warded area within the Observatory, somewhere within ~~the~~ area that these two Planes ~~that~~ overlap.		There is however, two more hugely interesting parts that seem related to the Suur Pillar and the Planar Observatory. As I stated before, the Planar Observatory overlaps with the Plane of Abiding and the Astral Plane. The shard Teloith is housed in a warded area within the Observatory, somewhere within that area that these two Planes overlap.

	So the next glaringly obvious question to ask is, what were these artifacts I found for and what significance do they have to the Suur Pillar? This is where the relation to the shards of Grazhir is critical. Each named shard is related to a pillar, and each pillar defines the lines of the pathways between shards for Astral travel.		So the next glaringly obvious question to ask is, what were these artifacts I found for and what significance do they have to the Suur Pillar? This is where the relation to the shards of Grazhir is critical. Each named shard is related to a pillar, and each pillar defines the lines of the pathways between shards for Astral travel.

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	It is basic knowledge that the Plane of Abiding is central to all of the other Planes, but the real significance is that the Planar Observatory overlaps that Plane of Abiding with the Astral Plane. My theory that I’m discussing is called the Mana Field Theory, and covers many aspects of related historical events and artifacts as evidence that such a theory already exists. The opening of the doorway to Zengmodaleth using huge amounts of group mana prove that the manipulation of mana is a valid theory. I will attempt to explain the major components that led me to this theory, since understanding these moving parts would be key to realizing the possibilities that this theory brings.		It is basic knowledge that the Plane of Abiding is central to all of the other Planes, but the real significance is that the Planar Observatory overlaps that Plane of Abiding with the Astral Plane. My theory that I’m discussing is called the Mana Field Theory, and covers many aspects of related historical events and artifacts as evidence that such a theory already exists. The opening of the doorway to Zengmodaleth using huge amounts of group mana prove that the manipulation of mana is a valid theory. I will attempt to explain the major components that led me to this theory, since understanding these moving parts would be key to realizing the possibilities that this theory brings.

	First and foremost, Nera and her nomad tribe ~~build~~ the Planar Observatory and Telescope, and her foresight was so powerful that she created images of herself having conversations with the Arbiter in Darkness and Pelag ai Aldam. These did not occur until hundreds of years after her actual death, and therefore occurred in the future after she was gone in her physical form. This seems related to the change in Lunar Magic since a deal was made with the Arbiter to grant Traders the ability to use Lunar Magic. That I will explain later.		First and foremost, Nera and her nomad tribe built the Planar Observatory and Telescope, and her foresight was so powerful that she created images of herself having conversations with the Arbiter in Darkness and Pelag ai Aldam. These did not occur until hundreds of years after her actual death, and therefore occurred in the future after she was gone in her physical form. This seems related to the change in Lunar Magic since a deal was made with the Arbiter to grant Traders the ability to use Lunar Magic. That I will explain later.

	How did Nera do this, what did she use and most importantly when? The answer is very compelling. It is possible that Veralos has been doing exactly what Nera did, using similar tools to create the snippets and images of himself, which could have occurred hundreds of years in the past and also even farther into the future. Were they trying to warn us or were they trying to lead us astray by our curiosity?		How did Nera do this, what did she use and most importantly when? The answer is very compelling. It is possible that Veralos has been doing exactly what Nera did, using similar tools to create the snippets and images of himself, which could have occurred hundreds of years in the past and also even farther into the future. Were they trying to warn us or were they trying to lead us astray by our curiosity?
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	Although the Shadow Masters were destroyed, a Y'shai named Shanrolias died, a soul lost forever. This was when a shard from the exploded Obelisk lodged itself in the chest of Grell Pel'cora, and would later give the Obelisks the power to summon him to them as they wished. Such is how he became a part of the Prophecy.		Although the Shadow Masters were destroyed, a Y'shai named Shanrolias died, a soul lost forever. This was when a shard from the exploded Obelisk lodged itself in the chest of Grell Pel'cora, and would later give the Obelisks the power to summon him to them as they wished. Such is how he became a part of the Prophecy.

	Now the obvious question is why does it always seem to involve an artifact? The real question is an artifact from when? It could very well be the Staff of Firulf, or anything else from the past local history going back to ancient times. Some examples I'll give will show possibilities that could be any of the many artifacts listed in books from ancient times. Many artifacts require various types of mana in order to be used..		Now the obvious question is why does it always seem to involve an artifact? The real question is an artifact from when? It could very well be the Staff of Firulf, or anything else from the past local history going back to ancient times. Some examples I'll give will show possibilities that could be any of the many artifacts listed in books from ancient times. Many artifacts require various types of mana in order to be used.

	Some other examples are, a device known as Gaharzen was created by the Children that sends shards of light throughout an area. Then there is the "delicate bone ritual" incident of Krrish, a S'lai Moon Mage and bone artisan, and another is the tiny silver ring with a broken silver bell that was found in an envelope left by Logaro's Legacy. Another device called the Hemiphere with Black Seal, ~~was~~ was constructed with the aid of the tome titled "Tales of Lunar Majesty" and used by Ealuik and Karosti on the Obelisk at Taisgaith to sever the tie that Moon Mages had with the Plane of Probability. Although this was reversed by a group of Moon Mage students, the Webs of Fate where dramatically changed.		Some other examples are, a device known as Gaharzen was created by the Children that sends shards of light throughout an area. Then there is the "delicate bone ritual" incident of Krrish, a S'lai Moon Mage and bone artisan, and another is the tiny silver ring with a broken silver bell that was found in an envelope left by Logaro's Legacy. Another device called the Hemiphere with the Black Seal, was constructed with the aid of the tome titled "Tales of Lunar Majesty" and used by Ealuik and Karosti on the Obelisk at Taisgaith to sever the tie that Moon Mages had with the Plane of Probability. Although this was reversed by a group of Moon Mage students, the Webs of Fate where dramatically changed.

	Thoughts of the Mirror Wraith Prophecy as an example seem significant in this current situation. Yet how many of the verses of the Prophecy have actually been completed? Regarding the sudden appearance of the Gorbesh from the past, how far back in time could it possibly be from? We saw one snippet when they were building fortifications in Shard, which was a clue as to when given its midway position among the series of snippets.		Thoughts of the Mirror Wraith Prophecy as an example seem significant in this current situation. Yet how many of the verses of the Prophecy have actually been completed? Regarding the sudden appearance of the Gorbesh from the past, how far back in time could it possibly be from? We saw one snippet when they were building fortifications in Shard, which was a clue as to when given its midway position among the series of snippets.

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			==Award Ceremony==
			Mazrian says, "We would like to recognize as our first prize winner a scholar whose work showed peerless attention to detail and insight into his subject."<br>
			Mazrian says, "Who not only raised interesting points of lore, but in conversation raised interesting points of actions, and causes for concern."<br>
			Lupdels<br>
			<br>
			Mazrian says, "Next, we would like to recognize a theorist whose work was as much about social implications as magical."<br>
			Mazrian says, "And who, I must say, gave us a glimpse into a possible future that may have been utopian or dystopian, depending."<br>
			Yvela<br>
			<br>
			Mazrian says, "Our next theorist asked us to consider the power inherent in ourselves."<br>
			Mazrian says, "A thesis that was both inspiring and disturbing for its various implications."<br>
			Mazrian says, "Powerful ideas are sometimes uncomfortable. This forum is grateful for being moved out of its zone of comfort."<br>
			Eyst<br>
			<br>
			Mazrian says, "Next we would like to honor a theorist whose political treatise, we believe, was an important call to clarity and inclusiveness that could shape the culture of magic for the better."<br>
			Traim<br>
			<br>
			Mazrian says, "Magic is practiced for its objective effects, but the practice of magic is subjectively mediated through perception. Next we would like to honor a theorist who had the wisdom to develop this idea and the clarity to communicate it well."<br>
			Miskton<br>
			<br>
			Mazrian says, "Lastly, we would like to honor a theorist whose...ahh...uncomfortable ideas...were novel and interesting."<br>
			Qiyan

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	The following authors were chosen as finalists for the Submission contest and awarded with prizes:		The following authors were chosen as finalists for the Submission contest and awarded with prizes:

	*Lupdels		*[[Lupdels]]
	*Yvela		*[[Yvela]]
	*Eyst		*[[Eyst]]
	*Traim		*[[Traim]]
	*Miskton		*[[Miskton]]
	*Qiyan		*[[Qiyan]]

	==Contest Submissions==		==Contest Submissions==

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	Adventurers were asked to submit their own theories for discussion and as part of a contest.		Adventurers were asked to submit their own theories for discussion and as part of a contest.

			==Submission Winners==

			The following authors were chosen as finalists for the Submission contest and awarded with prizes:

			*Lupdels
			*Yvela
			*Eyst
			*Traim
			*Miskton
			*Qiyan

	==Contest Submissions==		==Contest Submissions==

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	__NOTOC__		__NOTOC__
	Sponsored by the [[Lorethew Mentor Society]], [[Mazrian]] and [[Perune]] hosted the Magic Symposium within [[Zengmodaleth]] to bring adventurers together to discuss subjects of a magical or supernatural nature in the year 435 AV.		Sponsored by the [[Lorethew Mentor Society]], [[Mazrian]] and [[Perune]] hosted the Magic Symposium within [[Zengmodaleth]] to bring adventurers together to discuss subjects of a magical or supernatural nature in the year 435 AV.