Introduction

In the beginning the ancient mysticism came from the Pharaohs. Osiris the God of the Afterlife, the Underworld and the Dead would guarantee the transition from this life to the next. The Greek heretics, zealots in their beliefs, sought a place where they could expand and explore further in detail the Egyptian mysticism... The city of Alexandria was chosen, because it was the capital of Hellenistic Egypt. There Greek Masters would table six (6) different schools of Greek Magic, each with one with its special rituals and incantations.

The schools were Illusion, Enchantment, Conjuring, Sorcery, Necromancy and Thaumaturgy. Students of these arcane arts practiced in total secrecy from the remaining population, in the pagan temples all around Alexandria. With proximity to the wealth of knowledge of the world, the Great Library with tens of thousands of scrolls, the arcane ways would flourish. The students would venture forth from Alexandria and travel the known world - using their gifts in search of more sources of Elemental Magic. Greek Masters defined their Arcane Magic as a source of Elemental, yet finite powers which could imbue talismen and other such small objects. They would exhibit supernatural powers and grant Magicians more Power or Knowledge.

However the school of magic was threatened by the church that forbade all forms of other theological practices which eventually let to the burning of the Great Library in 391 AD. This unfortunate act - destroyed many, if not most of the sacred tomes and parchments from the studies of the Greek Masters and their students.

Travel back to a time where the Greek Arcane Magic glowed brightly in the eyes of its Arcane Masters.

Magicians

1. [I:10] The Illusionist.
2. [K:20] The Enchanter.
3. [L:30] The Conjurer.
4. [M:40] The Sorcerer.
5. [N:50] The Necromancer (Black) & The Thaumaturge (White).

Each Magician is gifted with an Arcane ability...

1. [I:10] The Illusionist

Gifted in creating illusions and mirroring self-images, The Illusionist can capture the strongest piece on the board (N: The Necromancer & The Thaumaturge). Although the weakest subject, his Arcane ability is to be able to shift positions with any opposing subject.

2. [K:20] The Enchanter

The Enchanter has the ability to bless or curse other Magicians. He can transform their very nature by giving a bonus or penalty to any piece on the board. He can curse an Illusionist such that he is removed from the board or he can alter the Necromancer or Thaumaturge into the simplest of magicians: an Illusionist.

3. [L:30] The Conjurer

Unlike any other Magician, the Conjurer can summon other Magicians to aid in a player's cause. This allows a team to survive the assaults of an opposing force of Magicians, even when you are left with only one subject. The Conjurer is and will be the last piece on the board and cannot be taken. As such your Conjurer is your most vital ally.

4. [M:40] The Sorcerer

With the ability to protect the other Magicians, the Sorcerer can hold down the fort while your other subjects go on the offensive. Guarding his allies from harm is his duty. His only weakness is that he is only the 2nd strongest piece that may appear on the board.

5. [N:50] The Necromancer (Black)

Not surprising the Necromancer practice the most darkest of the mystical arts. His unique ability is to coerce opposing subjects into his own followers. His only weakness is his vulnerability to the power of Illusionist of the lighter side!

5. [N:50] The Thaumaturge (White)

A performer of Miracles and all that is wonderful. This Magician serve the side of Good and purifies the Souls of all Evil doers. But he too has a weakness: he must be wary of the magic of the dark Illusionist which can be lethal within close range...