Magic is returning to the world—and with it, new powers are awakening in those chosen by fate. To become a mage, your character must embark on a personal journey of discovery, hardship, and growth.
Begin your magical journey with a Primary Magic trait.
Requirements
Choose a Primary Magic trait from the Magic Lore Page
Note: Manipulation-type traits can NOT be selected here.
Complete Prompts 1–4
Once your Primary Magic is complete, you may begin training in a Secondary Magic trait.
Requirements
Must have completed Prompts 1–4 and obtained their Primary Magic
Choose a Secondary Magic trait from the Magic Lore Page
Complete Prompts 5–7
Mastered the basics? Now you can either evolve a known magic or gain a third, new trait.
Requirements
Rider must have achieved Master Rank
Ride must have officially obtained both their Primary and Secondary magics
Player must have least 5,000 Karma available in their Kesh
Choose a Tertiary Magical Trait OR to Evolve an Existing Magic from the Magic Lore Page
Complete Prompt 8: Sovereign Power
Tertiary Magic refers to a third magical trait independent of any others already obtained. Example:
Primary Magic: Clairsentience
Secondary Magic: Healing
Tertiary Magic: Air Mage
Magic Evolution refines an existing Primary or Secondary ability into a more potent and specialized version. You can not choose an evolution for a magic your character does not already have. Example:
Primary Magic: Clairsentience
Secondary Magic: Healing
Magic Evolution: Healing – Healing Aura
Manipulation-type magics cannot be chosen as a Primary trait.
You may choose only one Manipulation-type magic as either a Secondary or Tertiary trait for your character.
As your character's final magic advancement, you may choose either a Tertiary trait or to Evolve an existing one—not both.
Requirements
Must show at least 75% of the rider
Simple background required (no line-only or sketch-only)
Color or greyscale permitted
Shading is optional
Horse is optional
Must be at least 1,000 words
Collaborations:
Up to 3 participants per piece
Each contributor must write 750+ words
Clearly state who did what
Magic Prompts cannot be combined with other activity types (training, specialties, quests, etc.)
Once completed, submit the following form HERE:
Rider Import: Link to your rider's import
Chosen Magical Trait: pick from the traits list
Second Magical Trait: pick from the traits list OR n/a
Links to Prompts: Link your prompts in order
Prompt 1: I May Be a Mage
Your character has realized something isn't right, they can do things they couldn't do before. Was it a sudden realization, or did it become apparent over several scenarios? Is it an exciting curiosity your character is eager to delve into, or a terrifying reality? What were their thoughts on magic prior to this realization? Were they alone when they realized they may be exhibiting signs of magic? Describe what your character has experienced and what their initial thoughts are towards the idea of being a mage.
Prompt 2: Practice Makes Perfect
Magic takes time and dedication to perfect, but in a world still fearful of magic, your character is going to need a safe place to hone their skills. Where do they seek solitude?
Prompt 3: Never Alone
Keeping your newfound ability secret is bound to run into difficulties, and you may choose to share your new skills with a trusted friend or loved one. Has your character shared their secret with anyone? Have they tried to keep it hidden from everyone they know? Have they had any close calls near settlements or towns?
Prompt 4: Full Fledged
Practice pays off and your skills are becoming sharper every day. Show your character using their magic for a practical use, such as hunting, navigation, survival, or gaining advantage of a situation.
Gain first chosen magical trait.
Prompt 5: Further Pursuits
All of mankind holds the potential to master two magical traits. Did your character pursue their second trait, actively searching out a new ability? Did it come to them suddenly and unexpectedly? How does your character feel about this new trait? Depict your character discovering their second trait.
Prompt 6: Unknown Limits
Magic's potential is only limited by one's own energy and drive. Show your character working to hone their skills. Do they struggle with their magic or does it come naturally?
Prompt 7: Taking Flight
The road to becoming a well practiced mage is unique for everyone and your character's journey has been no different. How do they feel now about magic compared to when they started? Are they in tune with their abilities, or do they still struggle to become better? Was their journey a short one, or did it take years to make it here? Where do they see themselves going from this point? Depict how your character reflecting on what they've become and the journey it took to get here.
Gain second chosen magical trait.
Prompt 8: Sovereign Power
Your character begins to feel a subtle shift—a deeper resonance within themselves that hints at something... more. Something new, foreign, and yet profoundly familiar. It flickers as the edge of their consciousness, thrills through their body, thrums in their veins. A rising energy. A newfound power.
Perhaps it emerges slowly—recognized, sought, and drawn forth through deliberate training and focus. Or, maybe it bursts forth in a moment of desperation, unexpected and chaotically unrestrained. Whether it is the rise of a tertiary magic or the evolution of one already mastered, this moment marks a turning point. They have transcended the limits of everything they thought possible, become something greater, more formidable than they ever imagined possible.
Describe how this new magic makes itself known. What triggers it? How does your character react to its emergence? Were they ready for it? Is it welcome—or feared? And now that something greater has awakened within them… who will they become?
Gain third chosen magical trait OR magic evolution.