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.

Magelord

He is Minalan's apprentice. He is slender and grew two inches taller. He is shy and awkward around the eager Bovali maidens. He is Minalan's junior apprentice

Knights Magi

He is quiet

High Mage

He is busy with the business of the Arcane Orders.

Journeymage

He is expected to lead the Kasari march with Tyndal. He is shaken and thoughtful after his consultation with the priestess.

Enchanter

He and Tyndal return from errantry and brazenly eat at the high table. He formally introduces Ruderal

Shadowmage

He has grown close in magical rapport with Tyndal. He is the master of subtlety

Necromancer

He is noted as being absent from the field (off the board). He supplies that Gydion is Anguin's unacknowledged bastard half-brother. He is confused and worried when he materializes through the Ways without Tyndal. He is an officer in Minalan's cavalry.

Thaumaturge

He is criticized by Minalan for feuding with Tyndal. He rides forth to battle

Arcanist

He is the officer who brought the portly chandler to Minalan. He is Minalan's officer. He has a wary and cautious tone with Koucey. He is surprised by Minalan's augmented power.

Footwizard

He is a Knight Magi in Minalan's expedition. He praises the beauty and charm of his wife, Gatina.

Hedgemage

He is now betrothed to Lady Gatina. He is the Deputy Court Wizard of Alshar. He avoids dealing with the larger crisis by burying himself in the project to rid the Westlands of undead. He is respected by the Wilderlords

Marshal Arcane

He is summoned to Alya's crisis council. He is surprised when Minalan brings a portly chandler to the fireplace. He is worried about the Nemovorti attack that rescued Mycin Amana. He is an old friend of Atopol and greets him warmly.

Preceptor

He is still feuding with Tyndal. He is described as ignorant

Practical Adept

He is working on a mission in Farise. He is Minalan's officer. He is the arbiter of the war god Duin's agreements as the Preceptor of the Alaran Stone.