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Karmagha Trial by Flame
"Did you hear what happened a few days ago?" Maya's voice carried a tone of intrigue as she spoke to Ella. They stood near the Institute's courtyard, where the sun cast dappled shadows on the ground.Ella arched an eyebrow, her curiosity piqued. "What incident?"Maya's eyes gleamed with excitement as she leaned in slightly, as if sharing a secret. "Word is, a student accidentally conjured a flame so powerful that it almost got out of control."Ella's eyes widened with surprise. "Really? What happened?"Maya shrugged, a mischievous smile playing on her lips. "No one knows for sure, but there's talk that Professor Simon had to intervene to bring the flames under control."Ella's lips curved into a playful grin. "Sounds like quite the spectacle."Maya chuckled. "Oh, it definitely was. Imagine flames dancing like they had a life of their own."Ella's gaze wandered across the courtyard, her thoughts drifting to the various magical talents that the Institute's students possessed. "It's fasc
Karmagha Beneath the Surface
Ella gazed at the tranquil surface of the pond, her eyes reflecting the shimmering water. She lowered her fingers, causing ripples to dance across the liquid canvas. It was a soothing routine that often helped her clear her mind. As the water responded to her touch, she felt a connection, a flow of energy between her and the element she commanded.In the midst of her contemplation, a sudden surge of emotion gripped her. Memories of her parents, who had perished when she was a child, surged to the forefront of her thoughts. She inhaled deeply, focusing on the water's ebb and flow. As she exhaled, her hand instinctively moved in an intricate pattern over the water, almost as if the liquid recognized her unspoken desire for connection.Her heart raced as the water before her began to respond in unexpected ways. Droplets floated upward, coalescing into an ethereal figure that seemed to mirror her movements. Awe and disbelief intermingled within her, yet the connection felt natural, as if
Karmagha The Inception
Is that a sound of trumpet? Hmm. It better not be! Otherwise, Karmagha is finished. Trumpets are blown whenever there is an outbreak of war. Karmagha is not ready for any war, it has not fully recovered from the outcome of the war between it and Amsnath in 1408, two years ago. Who will deliver this weak city from the mighty hand of the people of Hashan? The people of Hashan had besieged the water region and tried to block the water flow into the kingdom. There was drought in the land, the average people who could no longer fend for themselves, sold themselves as slaves to the wealthy people in the society, who in turn, provided them with food.The siege was much; people’s faith was on strong warriors to safe them who tried their best but could not drive the rivals. A man of the people of Amsnath named Karmagha sojourned into this weak kingdom. He was 8 feet and 10 inches tall, he had six toes on each foot and six fingers on each hand. He lived in the mountain and feeds on live fishes
Karmagha Curse Pronounced
It is now the 12th hour and the full moon appeared. A male sorcerer named Magnus was there to assist; they decorated the altar with spring blossom and flowers then they placed a toy on the right side of the altar which symbolizes fertility. They made representations of the waxing crescent Moon, the first quarter, the Full Moon, the last quarter and the waning crescent from a silver paper. The four sorcerers decorated the hardboiled eggs using one for each phase of the moon. Evelyn, Carrita and Magnus glued the thread to the eggs and decorated the branch of spring blossom they had brought in a vase.The chiefs had assembled at the palace with the king. “As our manner is, at the time of the renewal of covenant with our great Saramandra, we are expected to wine and dine before her. Let’s celebrate to a fruitful year.” The king said in excitement. They all began to eat, some of the royal sorcerers were there to protect them in case of any danger.Evelyn took the moon symbols and sprayed
Karmagha Promise of Salvation
*** 3 MONTHS LATER ***It’s the Karmagha’s market day. On this day, people from different clans come to purchase commodities including agricultural produce from Karmagha due to the great yield it has yearly. The Wonderful Market – so it is being called – was 25 miles away from the palace. The topography of the place is one that you can be on this end of the market without seeing what is going on few metres from you but you can see what is happening in another part of the market 10 to 20 kilometres from you.The air has been infiltrated with dust as a result of the movement of individuals and horses in the market place including camels and donkeys used to carry loads. People of Karmagha who have gathered their farm produce displayed it and then used their hands to beckon on passers by to patronize them. At one end of the market, there is this band of musicians playing instruments and displaying all kind of dance steps. Passersby who are intrigued by the music dropped money for them in
Karmagha The Chosen One
“Push, my Lady, you can do it.” The royal midwife who is in charge said to the Queen. “I cannot feel myself, I don’t think I can continue.” “Don’t say so my Lady, the great goddess is with you, for this is the hope of the people of Karmagha.” Carrita reassured the Queen. “The baby’s head is coming out my Lady,” the midwife said and then turned to other midwives there with her; “Make ready the water to wash the child.” One of them went to get it done while the other two were close by assisting. Carrita was standing by the left side of the bed close to where the Queen’s head was, cheering her up while the maid that ministered to the Queen was by her right hand. The Queen shouted in pain and with that force pushed out the baby; the cry of the child was heard. Shammah who was standing outside heard the cry and went to inform the king after proper inquiry.Carrita took the child from the midwife in charge, raised him up and said “This is the chosen one.” Then she handed him back to th
Karmagha First Battle
There years later, baby Forgus was in his room with the sorceress assigned to keep an eye on him. The bead was safely placed on the cloth used to cover him on the bed. It was bed time but he is finding it difficult to sleep. He turned to the sorceress and said, “Tell me a story.” Then he sat upright to listen. “Okay, listen very carefully I will ask you a question after the story.” He sits well and this time with rap attention. “Once upon a time, in a land terrorized by an evil sorcerer. He made sure no one sleeps comfortably in the land for fear of him. He might strike at anytime and he has edge over everyone due to his strong knowledge of sorcery. None was able to stand him; he even scares children away. But one day, a boy named Forgus” he smiled on hearing his name, “met him, pretended to be on his side; he killed him from behind and that was the end of the evil sorcerer. Now, my question; who saved the day?” “Forgus.” “That’s right. Give me a high five.” He was happy to hear
Karmagha Magnus Institute of Sorcery
Getting into the open space around the lifted hand of Karmagha’s sculpture, there is a vast land that is hidden therein from being visaged by those in the ordinary world. There is an inscription on a board hanging on the air in a portrait manner without any support for it which reads ‘Magnus Institute of Sorcery.’ One cannot just enter into the open space although you can’t see what is going on within; trying to enter, it’s as though there is a barricade preventing one from doing so. Magnus and wife had placed a spell there that no one can enter into the institute without being granted access; this they learnt from a faraway land which none of the sorcerers and sorceresses in Karmagha have knowledge of.There are bungalows scattered over this vast land where the students lived in. People from various communities came to learn more of sorcery here especially the young ones. The place was built like the normal conventional high school; only that there are five classes of learning due to