BONE CASTERS

 

If anyone in the Remains knows that a spark of the old magic survived the Breaking, it is the bone casters.  Though called foolish and reckless by most, those that “throw the bones” consider themselves daring opportunists.  Admittedly the magic they wield is not entirely in their control, the bone casters have learned to harness the forbidden power of Rogue Magicians whose deeds  once filled the chronicles of Mythren

 

To access this ancient magic, the bone casters use enchanted bone dice. These items are very rare, carved from the bones of magical creatures—many of which went extinct in the years following the Breaking. The dice are the prized possessions of the bone casters and their catalyst to the arcane powers. To cast the bones is truly to tempt fate. However, when the winds are favorable, the bone casters are able to wield the chaotic magic as they choose with a number of varying effects. 

 

Bone casters are relatively few in number. This is partly due to the scarcity of arcane knowledge and lore as well as the general lack of understanding as to how to manipulate the magic that still exists. Furthermore, bone casters face several threats, thanks to their trade. To be fair, due to the uncanny nature of the magic they wield, on occasion the bone casters bring trouble to themselves.  When magic of this kind is discovered, those using it are often outcast and sometimes punished. The truly fanatical followers of the On-High persecute magic users such as Bone Casters with hanging, stoning, and even burning at the stake.

 

None, however, seek to negate the magic wielded by the bone casters more than the branded. These two are forever at opposing sides, one wielding an ancient and forbidden power, and the other sworn to quench it from the Remains.