There was a time when Magic was considered as something special. And this art is not for everyone. Yes, they believe that there's such thing as magic. But they know that it's out of their grasp. Some consider them as a threat, they fear and hate magical people just for the mere fact that they cannot understand nor harness the power. Some seek them out for counsel and guidance in their affairs.
Merlin for instance, is the most loved, renowned, and respected of the magicals. He saw kingdoms rise and fall, his prophesies range from cradle to grave, and he experienced high and lows in the time of dungeons and dragons. He should certainly be called Merlin the Great. His life has been one hell of an adventure unraveling the mystery that is called Magic.
Some may say that magic may clash with everything we understand. But it isn't so. There is no conflict in magic with spirituality, nor what we came to understand, even the broken rules of nature. They are all just interconnected and intertwined in a very intricate web spun by an unknown spider.
Anyway, why not use the term wizard for Merlin? Well, that's because he is not just a wizard, he's much more than that. There are different types of magicals. There are druid, wizard and witch, sorcerer and sorceress, warlock, necromancer, and ultimately, mage types. The mages are said to be the most powerful sort. There are also different kinds of magicals. There are giant, werewolf, veela, leprechaun, goblin, daemon, fairy, and of course human magicals.
Human magicals are also prone to make mistakes, to have regrets. They also feel what non-magical humans feel. They feel love and loss, they lust, they fear and hate, and as most humans do, they judge. They do things instinctively. And as a person, there are times when they reach a fork in the road where they are confronted with a life-changing situation. What road would they choose? If they haven't chosen the right road, will they regret for the rest of their damned lives? That is really one of the great dilemmas people experience.
A long time ago, there was this magical who was beloved by many, and despised by some. And many times in his life, a certain fork appears on his road. He must make a choice, a choice that would make a great impact in the future. As this story unfolds, you will understand why many revere this man, and why his legacy stood the test of time.
No, this story is not about Merlin.
But this is a Mage's tale.
DISCLAIMER: I don't own all these characters. Though I may base them with historical personas. Please don't sue me. I just need to get these crazy ideas out of my head. Thanks! R&R please. c",)