>>5814882>>5814905>>5815138>>5815381One of the early conjuration spells available within Rank 1 is the summoning of familiars, which take simple animalistic forms. Our warrior-priests and sylvians quickly adapt such knowledge into making familiars a common sight for the magically-inclined; birds, in particular, are a common familiar, along wih snakes (in honor of our Naga lord) and frogs and other small animals found along the rivers, lakes and swamp to the north.
Furthermore, through use of divination to further investigate the connections of the demoness and the lost thirdborn of the age prior, our people travel to the tombs outside of Taurica. A special task force is selected to enter this place; previously, it was banned from entry by the brother and sister of the lost thirdborn of the age prior, but given the events of this age along with their word no longer being heeded as law (due to the revelation of their vampiric heritage) the tombs are once more opened for exploration.
It is quickly discovered that multiple smaller demons inhabit these tombs, likely summoned by the demoness. These small dretches are cowardly, attacking only in ambushes with greater numbers as they are opportunistic and weak. it is difficult, perhaps impossible, to determine excactly how many of these vile creatures proliferate this ancient series of underground tombs, which are surprisingly expansive.
What is clear is that a number of profane rites took place here. Ritual circles, runes, and all manner of arcane writings, both ancient and new, can be found. In studying these runes, the warrior-priests specifically note their composition, but also how to counter them. Deciding to focus on caution and defense, given the relatively unknown nature of the threat arrayed against them, the warrior-priests opt to learn means with which to better protect themselves, their leaders and their society from the influence of evil. The ruins are left behind and sealed for the time being, leaving the minor demons in there to fester until more knowledge can be gained and they can be more effectively wiped out.
Our society has gained a second rank in Abjuration magic.
