The great city of Naora,
the atrium of learning
of the world and magic.

Thirteen mages ventured
to learn of what happens
when a soul passes on.

They traveled the land,
searching for direction
until the answer was a step away.

The Great Council denied their request,
some things were better left alone.
The thirteen mages revolted.

They performed in secret,
away from prying minds.
Their theory proved correct.

A jagged gash across the planes
expelled a strange energy,
contorting the mages into monsters.

The Great Council discovered
their betrayal and found the
thirteen mages, condemning
them to a dark sleep for their
betrayal.