There is something intriguing to me about keeping track of the context around a project that is itself simply the context of a thing. It is all very convoluted, but in the convolution there is clarity.

From the author...

Essentially, this blog is an opportunity for me to discuss the process of writing these stories from within the character of Matthus Sparrowblade. Forcing myself to think about why he would include this story, and what questions he would be having, helps keep me honest.

Friday, October 13, 2006

"Theurgist: A member of an highly influential and feared wizard secret society of the same name (i.e., the Theurgists). Theurgists use their understanding of the four faces, and the way they interact with with world, to make complicated alliances and pacts with the animating spirits that reside in the world around them. From these pacts, they earn power, knowledge, and protection from their enemies. The Theurgists are often thought to dabble in necromancy. Most wizards claim to know at least one theurgist, but it is likely that few do, or rather, if they do, they do not know it."

It is such a sad constant that those who wield great power seldom use it to garner respect and love. Instead, they sow seeds that blossom into fear and mistrust. It is not difficult to see the motivation for so many years of hatred and terror aimed at the wizard cults.

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