- For the out-of-universe band of the same name, see Brotherhood of the Crystal Star (band).
The Brotherhood of the Crystal Star, also known as the Magician's Guild of Toran, is a brotherhood of magicians who practice Left-Handed Magic.
History[]
The Brotherhood was founded by the early magicians who arrived on Magnamund in MS 3434. These early magicians helped the Sommlending defeat the Darklords, particularly in destroying the Crypt Spawn and the Nadziranim of Archlord Vashna. The Brotherhood of the Crystal Star was formally created in Toran in MS 3438, and received its Royal Charter from King Braern I in MS 3459. Since its creation, it has helped Sommerlund and the Freelands fight against the forces of darkness.[1]
Not all of its magicians were content with Left-Handed Magic. Balnor Marghan was one of the first to experiment with different forms, including the Right-Handed Magic of the Nadziranim, as well as evil Shianti magic. He became a demented, dangerous magician, and was eventually arrested. Around the same time of his arrest, the Shadow Gate of Toran was discovered, and was found to be (or, at least, what was thought to be) a one-way gate away from Magnamund to an unknown dimension. Marghan managed to escape from captivity, killing multiple people in doing so; he was later captured, and King Braern I decided that Marghan was too dangerous, and was ordered to be banished through the Shadow Gate. Since then, this punishment has been applied towards Sommerlund's worst criminals.[1]
The guild was nearly destroyed during the invasion of the Archlord Zagarna in MS 5050. The guildmaster at the time of the Massacre of the Kai played a large role in the early years of Lone Wolf's quest. The Magician's Guild had a prophecy that two young men, one a warrior and one a mage from the Brotherhood, would ally themselves and reign over Magnamund bringing an era of peace and prosperity. Vonotar the Traitor believed he was the fulfillment of this prophecy when he joined with Zagarna. Banedon and Lone Wolf were the true fulfillment of this prophecy.
The current guildmaster of the Brotherhood is Banedon.
Brotherhood[]
Magicians of the Brotherhood of the Crystal Star are referred to as "Brothers". Brothers wear a Crystal Star Pendant and a loose, blue robe embroidered with stars, moons and other celestial bodies.
The Brotherhood is ruled by a Guildmaster and a council of twelve Elders, some of which were Banedon, Vonotar, Loi-Kymar, Loren, Artel, Heikon and Martat.
Members[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Dever, Joe [2017]. The Realm of Sommerlund. Cubicle 7, pp. 41–42.