Stiff leather seating creaked as I settled back, the furniture old and worn, yet once lavish. My muscles still ached from the long journey, throbbing from the slight chill in the air. Somewhere, not too far off, I could hear my companions laughing and celebrating, content for the respite they had found at the end of our journey, despite the shocking appearance of our host.
The object of our quest settled across from me, nearly 3 yards away, resting comfortably on a pile of exotic furs. I could read nothing in his face, yet he almost radiated wisdom, knowledge... and a tired resignation. I had no idea how old this sage was, having heard only scattered rumors until now, even after laboriously tracing his existence to this odd, secluded locale. My fellow travellers had called me insane to seek a near mythical sage, for naught but a few grains of knowledge, but I was certain my persistence would be rewarding, my quill and paper ready to record any wisdom that might flow from the great Sisyphus.
The tired old sage raised his head, two hands folded together contemplatively. His voice rasped like old leaves across stone, old and tired as the rest of him, but clear and without doubt.
``You have come far, young one... and brought me many tales of your adventures. This is good. For this, I return my part of the Bargain... rest, food, and what knowledge I may give, should I see you worthy. What would you wish to know?''
``Magic,'' I replied with a soft breath. ``Tell me what you know of Magic.''
As a fantasy game, magic surrounds and fills the lives of characters in Grey Lotus. It is a constant source of mystery for the characters, yet it aids them almost daily. Despite this, the rules and spells given in the Rulebook were only the most basic, due to space limitations.
This supplement expands and clarifies on the rules. It covers all things from advanced magical skills, to new spells, to new Disciplines for characters, and even details the powerful magics of the Kurr'd-ah and the forbidden powers of the Magi. This is the ultimate reference for players of magician characters.