The Magi Cults, or Towers as they're more civilly called, consist of the Transcendant men and women of Elos.  These beings abandon society and civilization in exchange for a life of dedicated study of the magical firmament that surrounds the world.  When the Swordbreaker Prophecy is found, it was the Magi Cults that first investigated.  When the prophecy seemed achievable, the Cult of Acqen sent two acolytes to investigate.  What they found could fundamentally change the world...

In the high-fantasy world of Elos, the Church holds sway over princes and paupers alike.  Wizards and warriors serve nations, but nations serve God.  When the Prophecy of the Swordbreaker is found, a race between magic and faith sweeps across the land, scooping up a group of unlikely heroes to usher in a New Age, or to hold the line for the Holy See.  "Rise and Fall" explores the idea of fate and freedom in a fast-paced, sword-and-sorcery setting.  I personally hope you enjoy it.

- L.B.

"Would you be a slave to Man, or a slave to Fate?  All will choose." - Mr. Ence

The setting in "Rise and Fall" features a tenuous monotheism that has grown so large over the centuries that its ability to support itself is failing.  One of our more cynical characters, Mr. Ence, sees the coming of the Swordbreaker as something to embrace.