{image="/data/gfx/shockbolt/npc/humanoid_orc_orc_blood_mage.png",text=[[In the Age of Pyre the orcs learned the secrets of magic, and with their newfound powers nearly overcame the whole of Maj'Eyal.]]},
{image="/data/gfx/shockbolt/npc/humanoid_orc_orc_berserker.png",text=[[The orcs once terrorised the whole continent. In the Age of Ascendancy they were rendered extinct, but rumours abound of hidden groups biding their time to return.]]},
{image="/data/gfx/shockbolt/npc/humanoid_human_fire_wyrmic.png",text=[[Intense willpower lets wyrmics take on the natural powers of dragons.]]},
{image="/data/gfx/loadtiles/alchemist_golem.png",text=[[Alchemist can transmute gems to create fiery explosions, and are known to travel with a sturdy golem for extra protection.]]},
{image="/data/gfx/loadtiles/alchemist_golem.png",text=[[Alchemists can transmute gems to create fiery explosions, and are known to travel with a sturdy golem for extra protection.]]},
{image="/data/gfx/shockbolt/npc/construct_golem_athamathon_the_giant_golem.png",text=[[In the Age of Pyre the giant golem Atamathon was built with the sole purpose of stopping the orcish leader Garkul the Devourer. The golem was single-handedly destroyed by the orc, who then slaughtered an army of thousands before the demonic fighter was finally slain.]]},
{image="/data/gfx/loadtiles/farportal.png",text=[[None know what the Sher'Tul looked like, or what caused them all to disappear thousands of years ago. Their rare ruins are a source of mystery and terror.]]},
{image="/data/gfx/shockbolt/npc/horror_eldritch_luminous_horror.png",text=[[In deep places dark things dwell beyond description or understanding. None know the source of these hideous horrors.]]},
{image="/data/gfx/shockbolt/npc/humanoid_human_celia.png",img_y_off=-20,text=[[Who knows what dark thoughts drive ones to necromancy? Its art is as old as magic itself, and its creations have plagued all the races since the earliest memories.]]},
{image="/data/gfx/shockbolt/npc/humanoid_human_celia.png",img_y_off=-20,text=[[Who knows what dark thoughts drive people to necromancy? Its art is as old as magic itself, and its creations have plagued all the races since the earliest memories.]]},
{image="/data/gfx/shockbolt/npc/undead_mummy_greater_mummy_lord.png",text=[[Some say that in their early days the Shaloren kings experimented with necromancy to preserve their flesh after death, but with little success. The Shaloren vehemently deny this.]]},
{image="/data/gfx/loadtiles/toknor_mirvenia.png",img_y_off=-10,text=[[120 years ago Toknor and Mirvenia united the human and halfling kingdoms and wiped out the orcish race, thus establishing the Age of Ascendancy.]]},
{image="/data/gfx/loadtiles/lava.png",text=[["The Spellblaze tore Eyal apart and nearly brought about the end of all civilisation. Two thousand years on its shadow still hangs over many lands, and the prideful mages have never been forgiven their place in bringing it about.]]},
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{image="/data/gfx/shockbolt/object/rune_green.png",text=[[Regeneration infusions act over several turns, letting you anticipate damage that will be taken and prepare for it.]]},
{image="/data/gfx/shockbolt/object/wand_elm.png",text=[[In the most dire circumstances teleportation can be the best escape, but is not without risk.]]},
{image="/data/gfx/shockbolt/npc/humanoid_halfling_protector_myssil.png",text=[[The Ziguranth are an ancient order vehemently opposed to magic. Some have become so attuned to nature they can resist arcane forces with their will alone.]]},
{image="/data/gfx/shockbolt/npc/giant_ice_snow_giant.png",img_y_off=-20,text=[[Records say that giants once lived civilised lives, with mastery of many crafts and sciences. Now though they have adopted nomadic cultures, turning hostile against those that encroach on their lands.]]},
{image="/data/gfx/shockbolt/npc/giant_ice_snow_giant.png",img_y_off=-20,text=[[Records say that giants once lived civilised lives, with mastery of many crafts and sciences. Now, though, they have adopted nomadic cultures, turning hostile against those that encroach on their lands.]]},
{image="/data/gfx/shockbolt/npc/humanoid_dwarf_ziguranth_warrior.png",text=[[Zigur was founded by escapees of Conclave experiments during the Allure wars between humans and halflings.]]},
{image="/data/gfx/shockbolt/terrain/statue3.png",text=[[The Thaloren and Shaloren elves have never had good relations, and have been outright hostile since the Spellblaze devastated many Thaloren lands.]]},
{image="/data/gfx/shockbolt/terrain/statue3.png",text=[[The third elven race, the Naloren, were rendered extinct after a huge cataclysm swept the eastern side of Maj'Eyal into the sea.]]},
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{image="/data/gfx/shockbolt/npc/patrol_allied_kingdoms_allied_kingdoms_halfling_patrol.png",text=[[The Nargol empire was once the largest force in Maj'Eyal, but a combination of the Spellblaze and orcish attacks have dwindled it into insignificance.]]},
{image="/data/gfx/shockbolt/npc/undead_giant_heavy_bone_giant.png",text=[[Some of the most powerful undead do not fall easily, and only through extreme persistence can they be put to rest.]]},
{image="/data/gfx/shockbolt/npc/humanoid_yeek_yeek_mindslayer.png",img_y_off=-20,text=[[History says little of the ancient race of yeeks that lived in halfling territory, but vanished before the time of the Spellblaze.]]},
{image="/data/gfx/shockbolt/npc/humanoid_dwarf_dwarven_earthwarden.png",text=[[Dwarves are naturally inquisitive people, but do not enjoy such inquisition turned on them. Most live secretive lives in their closedoff city, the Iron Throne.]]},
{image="/data/gfx/shockbolt/npc/humanoid_dwarf_dwarven_earthwarden.png",text=[[Dwarves are naturally a inquisitive people, but do not enjoy such inquisition turned on them. Most live secretive lives in their closed-off city, the Iron Throne.]]},
{image="/data/gfx/shockbolt/object/diamond.png",text=[[Alchemists can bind gems to armour to grant them magical effects, to protect the wearer or improve their powers. Some commercial alchemists can imbue gems into jewellery.]]},
{image="/data/gfx/shockbolt/terrain/ruin_tower_closed01.png",text=[[The Spellblaze was followed by the Age of Dusk, when disease was rife and civilisation collapsed. Necromancers and fell sorcerers took advantage of the chaos to spread their vile deeds.]]},
{image="/data/gfx/shockbolt/npc/humanoid_human_linaniil_supreme_archmage.png",img_y_off=-50,text=[[After the Spellblaze came the Spellhunt, when the normal people rose against the arrogance of the mages and hunted them down like wolves. Some survived and went into hiding, but many innocents were killed.]]},
{image="/data/gfx/shockbolt/npc/demon_major_duathedlen.png",text=[[Demons are thought to come from another world, brought to Eyal by magical forces. Some are highly intelligent and follow their own ambitions. To what end, none know.]]},
{image="/data/gfx/shockbolt/object/elixir_of_mysticism.png",text=[[The art of potion making fell into decline after the Spellhunt, and only a rare few now master the gift.]]},
{image="/data/gfx/shockbolt/object/artifact/jewelry_ring_of_the_dead.png",text=[[It's said that some rare powers can save your soul from the edge of death.]]},
{image="/data/gfx/shockbolt/terrain/woman_naked_altar.png",text=[[Rumours tell of a shadowy cult kidnapping women and performing strange rites. Their intention is unknown, and they have so far evaded capture.]]},
{image="/data/gfx/shockbolt/terrain/woman_naked_altar.png",text=[[Rumours tell of a shadowy cult kidnapping women and performing strange rites. Their intentions are unknown, and they have so far evaded capture.]]},
{image="/data/gfx/shockbolt/npc/humanoid_human_slave_combatant.png",text=[[Though slavery is illegal there is still a black market for it, and in some areas men are even used for blood sports.]]},
{image="/data/gfx/shockbolt/terrain/worldmap.png",text=[[Maj'Eyal is the biggest continent in the world of Eyal. Though records suggest other continents and islands may exist it has not been possible to cross the wide and stormy oceans since the Spellblaze and the Cataclysm.]]},
{image="/data/gfx/shockbolt/terrain/worldmap.png",text=[[The effects of the Spellblaze were not all instant, and many centuries later the Cataclysm tore the continent apart once more, devastating coastal areas the destroying all of the Naloren lands.]]},
{image="/data/gfx/shockbolt/npc/humanoid_elf_elven_archer.png",text=[[Archers are fast and deadly, and with pinning shots can render their foe helpless as swiftly dispatch them.]]},
{image="/data/gfx/shockbolt/npc/humanoid_elf_elven_archer.png",text=[[Archers are fast and deadly, and with pinning shots can render their foes helpless as they swiftly dispatch them.]]},
{image="/data/gfx/shockbolt/npc/humanoid_human_reaver.png",text=[[Reavers are powerful fighters with corrupted blood, and the strength to wield a one-handed weapon in each arm.]]},
{image="/data/gfx/shockbolt/npc/humanoid_shalore_elven_corruptor.png",text=[[Corruptors feed off the essence of others, and can use their own corrupted blood to launch deadly magical attacks.]]},
{image="/data/gfx/shockbolt/trap/beartrap01.png",text=[[Clever rogues can lay traps to damage or debilitate their foes without having to go near them.]]},
