The Feyline is an extraordinary magical force created from the destruction of the god Mada at the end of the Second Age. This enigmatic and pulsating energy resonates across the world, forming the very foundation of magic.

Origin

When the god Mada challenged the other gods and was destroyed, her spirit escaped into this magical substance, creating the Feyline. The Darkgnomes, believed to be Mada's disciples, perceive the Feyline as the spirit of Mada herself and strive to release her to resurrect her into godhood.

Nature

The Feyline isn't a static energy but a pulsating and vibrating force that ebbs and flows across the land. Its strength and presence can vary from place to place and even from moment to moment. The Feyline vibrates and shifts with varying intensities, magnetically drawn to certain hotspots often found in ancient ruins or landmarks, like the tower of Dragenfels. These hotspots are focal points of magical energy and often sites of powerful magical artefacts. Powerful mages, creatures, and factions like the Darkgnomes seek control over the Feyline's hotspots. Their motivations can range from personal power to world-altering ambitions.

Accessing the Feyline

Magic users "weave" into the Feyline to harness its power, and the method of tapping varies:

• Wizards and Mages: Learn in secret schools to tap into the Feyline.
• Bards: Access it through music, weaving it into their melodies.
• Sorcerers: Born with mysterious natural abilities connected to the Feyline. Magic users who can cast spells through innate abilities, such as certain creatures, also have a natural connection to the Feyline, similar to sorcerers.
• Darkgnomes: Capable of travelling within the Feyline, feeling it as Mada's spirit.
• Feyline Wanderers: An exclusive group that can navigate the Feyline.

Seasonal Shifts

The Feyline's power fluctuates with the seasons, impacting various magical aspects:

• Spring: Healing and growth spells are more potent.
• Summer: Strength and fire spells are amplified.
• Autumn: Wisdom and harvest magic are favoured.
• Winter: Ice and preservation spells are more potent.

During Solstices and Equinoxes, unique phenomena occur, allowing special rituals.

Impact and Influence