The Ninth Age of Humanity

The Second Age of Kings is the ninth known age of humanity, or the habens, by the reckoning of the scribes. Some say it is the tenth age, including the pre-ancient time of the Honai, the first humans who left Mirabillis even before the First Builders arrived.

These ancients left behind their wild children, who were the hunter-gatherer primitives enslaved by the Elar K’ras’thk Dominion, or First Builders. The progeny of the once-enslaved race are today called honai or habens by the other races, referring to themselves as humankind.

The most prolific of the races in terms of expansion and conquest, their numbers are second only to the Ghorsht, or orckind. The reckoning of the scribes and the keeping of the great archives by humans and elves traces nearly thirty-thousand years of history for the known realms.

Those who reckon by the Herald who travels through the sky each year, and count the ages by the appearance of the Prince with the Herald every thousand years enumerate the ages of humankind by this thousand-year term and begun their keeping of time after the Day of Providence, when the elves and their gods along with the new human deities and humanity rose up and cast the First Builders down. By that timekeeping - called Cunning Reckoning the present age is the twenty-first.

The image below names the ages kept by Scribe Reckoning.

psionics and magic
in the known realms

mind powers

Psionics, "mind powers", or psychic abilities are not rare on Mirabillis, but neither are they prolific. Certain races are more prone to have these abilities - such as elves, especially the blue and metallic elves. Humans and Yunni populations have more psychics than other races except for the elves and fay. That said it is possible for any living, intelligent being to express psionic abilities, which are considered natural and latent.

Psionic or psychic abilities are NOT magical, and stem from the processes inherent within a sentient creatures mind and body. Some sages believe all the races are potentially psychic but most individuals have not been activated.

Magic

Magic is a mysterious universal force that affects reality. This force is contacted or tapped into using a range of methods uncovered ages ago.

Whatever tradition or techniques are involved, the working magician channels the Great Magical Agent and/or its subservient forces and energies, commands them to perform certain works, then releases the same forces or energies until he or she next needs to work with the Magical Agent.

Methods for connecting with the vast magical continuum and applying its forces vary across cultures and traditions. Spoken, chanted, or sung incantations are often used, though magicians may opt for discretion and recite these spells internally. A wide range of seeminlgy mundane objects and items, from stones and crytals to plants, animal parts, metals, sunlight, moonlight, water from the stream or ashes from the fire can be deployed symbolically to tap into some corresponding magical energy and thus gain the desired magical effect.

Wands and staves are a favorite utility for many magicians but these are not required for magical work. Various other objects can be and are also used, from jewelry or weaponry to any number of other things an individual spellcaster might use to focus and channel his or her willpower into the magical currents.

Famous schools of arcana such as the Gray Tower and the Mysteries of the Mist lodge in Mistamir have taught the Art for centuries. In the 1400s, Second Age of Kings the Gutherian monarch outlawed unauthorized magical practice in the Three Kingdoms. This royal mandate remains in effect and has forced magical organizations to disband or operate in strict secrecy.

Divine MAgic

Divine magic is its own category of magic that operates on similar, unknowable mechanics but is granted by the gods and goddesses to those who serve them. It has been speculated that in fact the same Magical Agent is at work here, and the divine actors simply act as intermediaries on behalf of their faithful, eliminating the need for those same faithful to learn the ancient philosophies and methods normally required for magical work.

Races of Mirabillis

Ettin (Duarok)

The ettin, or Duarok in their own language, are a smaller species of giant typically reaching 11 to 15 ft in height. They live in large tribal groups in remote regions but some do trade and interact with other races. Their level of civilization varies per tribe, from stone age barbarians to agrarian villages and some groups have metallurgy and artisans.

Sexually dimorphic extreme; the males are brutally ugly and the female are epically beautiful.
Ettins are built for explosiveness and speed and can outrun almost any land animal plus move with stunning quickness in a fight.
A brutal people the Duarok are also very spiritual, having their own pantheon of gods and each tribe has a group of Shkamtas, or shaman-like spiritual leaders.

Yunni

The Yunni are the true small folk of the known realms. They range from three to four feet tall at adulthood with females generally a bit taller than males; some tribes on the continent Auld Ur are shorter than three feet on average.

Sometimes Yunni have childlike features that allow them to pass as human children. In most cases , however, a grown Yunni will have the same proportions and features as an adult human on a smaller scale.

Yunni can be found in e very corner of the realms, often in their own communities but they tend to be welcome in the settlements of Duarden, Alkar, and Habens as well.

Wide range of appearances and cultures. Yunni are the only people who rival and may even exceed humankind in the variety of their appearance and wide-ranging ethnic and cultural diversity.
Yunni are renowned for their speed and agility, possessing extremely flexible bodies and limbs as well as remarkable dexterity and control of their fingers and toes.
Yunni precision is the stuff of quiet legend—a marriage of hand‑eye acuity and whole‑body control that leaves even elves unsettled. A favorite game of these small folk is the tossing of a needle into the air and threading it with a thrown, weighted line before it hits the ground.

The Blue Elves (Caleum Kari)

The Blue Elves, or Caleum Kari, are the enigmatic wanderers of the elven people. Often encountered alone, they travel the roadways, cities, and seas of the realm, dedicated to service and learning.

Immortality and Lifespan: Unlike their cousins, the Blue Elves are naturally immortal. They do not physically age, and their systems can theoretically continue indefinitely. This allows them to master countless skills and disciplines across the ages.
Psionic Gifts: All Caleum Kari are strong psychics (psionicists). This innate ability, which allows them to read minds and perceive unseen truths, is a fundamental part of their long, often isolated journeys.
Physique: They are one of the tallest elven races, with an average height of around six feet, eight inches. Their skin ranges from sky blue to deep royal blue, complementing hair in shades of black, blue, or purple.
The Weight of Eons: Because of their extreme longevity, Blue Elves can suffer from A’siergaditks ("infinite sorrow and emptiness"), a profound melancholy brought on by thousands of years of existence. This is the price of their immortality.

The Red Elves (Kari Dearg)

The Red Elves are the disciplined, savage enigma among the Alkar races. They are often characterized by their hostility toward outsiders, but their defining trait is their fanatical commitment to the warrior ethos.

Martial Philosophy: Unlike other Elves who weave swordcraft into a broader mastery of skills, the Kari Dearg live the martial way. They are disciplined warriors who prioritize technical precision, strategic understanding, and tactical mastery in combat.
Abrasive Nature: They are widely considered violent and ruthless, settling in remote, harsh environments. They hold strength and prowess as their prime, enduring value.
Physical Traits: They have rough, wrinkled complexions ranging in shades of red or brown. They possess heat vision, allowing them to detect body heat. Their average lifespan, though often shortened by combat, can reach up to 1,000 years.
Warrior Birthright: An infant Red Elf is said to be a belligerent creature upon emerging from the womb, often fully teethed and fighting the midwife. From the moment they can walk, their primary education begins as a warrior.

Ghorsht, orckind

Known formally as the Ghorsht or Varrine , Orcs are a populous race whose history is deeply intertwined with that of humankind. They are notorious for being a hard-working, familial people whose rapid population growth fuels their constant need for conflict.

The Ghorsht, as they call themselves can be found in a range of sizes and skin tones. Appearance can vary from nearly human to piglike or generally monstrous.

Orcs breed prolifically and have short gestation periods. They will readily breed with non-orcs as well and the offspring of such unions are welcomed without penalty into orc society; this of course adds diversity to their physical structure and appearance.

Clan Structure: Orc society is built entirely upon the intricate family unit, known as the K’raighaine. These units grow into Claih’shanth (clans) and eventually Graultokhna (kingdoms).
The Necessity of War: Due to their prolific breeding cycle (a six-month gestation period) , warfare is a necessary part of orc culture, driven by the need for expansion and population control.
Physicality & Senses: Orcs are thick-boned, physically stout individuals. They possess a sense of smell thousands of times stronger than humans and share a subtle form of heat vision with Goblinoids.
Culture: They are renowned smiths, armorers, and architects, committed to massive construction projects. They can live for 150 to 200 years.