Character Information!!

Science is an enterprise that should be cherished as an activity of the free human mind. Because it transforms who we are, how we live, and it gives us an understanding of our place in the universe.

The universe is large and old, and the ingredients for life as we know it are everywhere, so there's no reason to think that Earth would be unique in that regard. Whether of not the life became intelligent is a different question, and we'll see if we find that.

If you get asteroids about a kilometer in size, those are large enough and carry enough energy into our system to disrupt transportation, communication, the food chains, and that can be a really bad day on Earth.

Spellmonger

Garkesku is Minalan's professional rival, a spellmonger established in the town of Hymas who affects a haughty demeanor and wears gaudy robes and ridiculous hats to impress the locals. While he is a competent mage who contributes to the defense with disease and pestilence spells, he is consumed by professional jealousy and attempts to turn Sire Koucey against Minalan. His machinations and failure to control his apprentice Urik lead Minalan to strip him of his witchstone and exile him from the order of stone-wielders.