Chapter 1: "Echoes of the Unforgotten"

'Twas not as if I had been rent from reality; just as dust is swept by the wind into the forgotten, so hath magic faded. It has been centuries since I last heard the word "mage" from the lips of the living. Yet, were the dead able to speak, they would answer the questions resounding in my mind: Where have all the mages gone? When did the art of magic come to an end?

This is why I have awoken from my slumber and descended from mine abode above the sky. I soared through the heavens to behold what mankind hath been about and why they no longer practice magic. I have seen how once-green forests have been replaced with buildings aglow with artificial light, and how the fresh air hath been sullied by black smoke.

It seems that whilst I slumbered, the once-beautiful Earth hath fallen from grace. It seemeth I must search for lost gems buried in this world’s soil. I will also need to create a place to teach the ways of the past once more.

As I descended further into this changed world, I beheld the remnants of an ancient magic barely remembered. The relics of a bygone age lay hidden beneath layers of dust and neglect, and the people, now unaware of the true power they once wielded, live in ignorance of their heritage. It is clear that I must seek out those who might still possess the spark of magic within them, however faint. I shall need to be vigilant and wise, for not all who claim to seek magic do so with pure intent.

In my quest to restore the ancient arts, I must also contend with forces that would hinder my efforts. There are those who benefit from the current ignorance and may not welcome the return of magic. I must tread carefully, forging alliances where I can and confronting foes where necessary. The path ahead is fraught with challenges, but if I am to guide this world back to its rightful balance, I must face these trials with resolve. Thus begins my journey through this altered land, seeking the lost and rekindling the ancient flames of magic.

To reclaim and renew the magic of old, I must first create a sanctuary where the ancient arts may be taught and preserved. Thus, I shall craft a portal to another dimension, a hidden realm where time flows differently and where the secrets of magic can be safeguarded from the eyes of the unworthy. In this realm, I shall establish a grand school dedicated to the study and mastery of magic, a place where those with the true potential can be trained. Yet, for this vision to come to fruition, I must seek out knowledgeable teachers who have not succumbed to the loss of magic. These venerable instructors must possess the wisdom and skill to impart the ancient knowledge, and together, we shall build a new generation of mages who will safeguard the legacy of our craft and restore the balance to the world.

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