Another form of magic is the laying of magic runes. Spells are performed using certain rune formations. The spells are usually in the realm of spirit conjuration, elemental magic or shamanism. Runelayers and rangers are masters of this type of magic.
This is a hardy grain grown by the Nordic peoples of Tirakan. The plant has a height of 15 fingers at its harvest time in winter, and each ear produces 10 to 15 grains. The peoples who feed on it believe that if they eat it as raw and pristine as possible, it will give them tremendous strength.
In the seventh century, the Shadow World continues to advance on the continent. Taurus visited the Shadow World with the Lizard Priestess, and has since doubted whether his mission and the war are honorable. The churches are slowly awakening to a completely new flowering.