Scions of Geth

The old sorcerers did not kneel to codes, nor did they ration power. They took what was theirs. We remember.

—Attributed to Galem

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The Scions of Geth were a clandestine sect of the Draol order that rejected all formal doctrine governing the use of magic. Emerging from within Draol ranks, they opposed both the regulatory philosophy of the Eari and the increasingly institutional structure of the Draol themselves.

They were most active during the late Age of Emperors and into the Age of Temperance, and are widely regarded as the primary catalyst for the Great Purge.

Philosophy

The Scions of Geth believed that magic, or Vorsys, was a natural force that should be exercised without restriction. They rejected the Ygwer Code entirely, viewing it as an artificial system imposed to limit those capable of wielding power.

Where the Eari emphasized restraint and the Draol emphasized mastery, the Scions rejected both approaches, advocating instead for absolute freedom in the acquisition and use of magic. They held that the ancient sorcerers who ruled prior to the 1st Great War represented the truest form of magical expression.

Origins

The Scions of Geth originated as a dissident faction within the Draol order. While the Draol encouraged the accumulation and flexible use of vorsys, they nonetheless operated within a structured system of ranks and shared doctrine.

A number of Draol practitioners came to view even this structure as a limitation. Rejecting all forms of institutional control, they formed loose and secretive networks that operated independently of both the Draol and Eari.

By the onset of the 4th Great War, these networks had coalesced into a coordinated sect, capable of executing large-scale magical operations.

Practices

The Scions were known for extreme and often prohibited applications of magic, including:

• Large-scale harvesting of vorsys from battlefields and mass death
• Use of portals to deploy forces across great distances
• Environmental manipulation, including storms, frost, and fire
• The use of illicit arts without restriction

Their methods were characterized by a willingness to sacrifice stability and life in exchange for power.

Attack on Gruen

Main article: Gruen

One of the most significant actions attributed to the Scions of Geth was the attack on the city-state of Gruen, an event that would later be cited as a key justification for the Great Purge.

During the attack, a group of Draol vormongers—identified as Galem, Caldrid, Ilosa, and Zialyn—utilized advanced and coordinated magic to overwhelm the city’s defenses. Their tactics included the use of portals to transport enemy forces, large-scale environmental manipulation, and the harvesting of vorsys generated from the battle itself. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

The assault resulted in widespread destruction, the collapse of Gruen’s defenses, and the eventual fall of the citadel of Eldstone.

Use of Soulpiercers

The attack on Gruen is also notable for the confirmed use of a Soulpiercer, an exceedingly rare and dangerous class of vorbright capable of exerting direct control over other spellcasters.

During the fall of Eldstone, the Eari wizard Anocast, advisor to King Ealred 4, was overtaken by such an individual—identified as Zialyn. Through this ability, Anocast was forced to act against his will, ultimately resulting in the death of the king and the collapse of organized resistance within the citadel. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

The existence of soulpiercers was considered so dangerous that all known magical schools had standing practices to eliminate individuals who exhibited such abilities. Their use by the Scions of Geth was seen as a direct violation of the most severe prohibitions of the Ygwer Code.

Role in the Great Purge

The actions of the Scions of Geth, particularly high-profile events such as the attack on Gruen, demonstrated the scale and unpredictability of unrestrained magic.

In response, the Eari successfully persuaded world leaders that the threat posed by magic was existential. Although initial efforts were directed toward eliminating the Scions, the scope of the campaign quickly expanded to include all practitioners of magic.

This culminated in the Great Purge, during which both the Draol and Eari were ultimately destroyed.

Legacy

The Scions of Geth are remembered as a turning point in the history of Galwyndor. Their actions provided the final justification for the global eradication of magic, and their methods remain the clearest example of the destructive potential of unrestrained vorsys.