The Hephaestia Chronicles - Book One

Summary of terms and characters

Types of Mage:

Builders: Can build anything from available materials in the near vicinity.

Elementals: Have mastery over at least one of the five main elements. i.e. Earth, Air, Fire, Water or Spirit.

Jumpers: Can jump (Teleport) both people and objects within a single realm.

Enchanters: Cannot work on their own and must work in tandem with another mage. Can enchant objects with a specific purpose relating to the other mages ability.

Leapers: Can leap (travel) between realms.

Seers: Can see the many paths of the future.

Uncommons: Any mage that does not fit into the five main types. Highly rare.

List of Guilds:

Constructors: Primarily made up of builders and is in charge of public buildings, roadways and bridges. If a member of the general public wishes to build s new house for example they must get a guild certified Builder to do so.

Merchants: In charge of trade negotiations and commerce.

Security Force: In charge of the armed forces and the police force.

Education: In charge of the training and education of both mages and non-mages.

Governance: The elected officials who preside over the court and justice system. They create laws and ensure punishments are followed through on.

Seers: In charge of seeing threats and ways to prosperity for the kingdom.

Known Realms:

Earth: Distinctly like our Earth. Original home of Sylvie.

Hephaestia: Realm of magic and wonder. Dangerous to those who are unaware. Home of Xander. Unpredictable weather unless in the kingdom of Everaya, due to too many weather mages interfering with the natural balance. The next realm to be targeted by the Demon Lord.

Known Kingdoms:

Everaya: Home to Xander. An island nation at the center of all magical ability. Is predominately ruled by a monarchy who is advised by a council of the heads of guild.

List Of Characters:

Sylvie: Our dashing heroine. Originally from the earth realm. Black hair, blue/purple colored eyes, short and clumsy. Uncommon Mage.

Xander: Prince of Everaya. Blonde, brown eyed and infuriatingly handsome. Uncommon Mage

Demon Lord: Enslaver of Realms. Enemy of the kingdom of Everaya.

Frank: Owner/Manager of Jitter, the café where Sylvie is employed.