278 BTFOM - 270 BTFOM : The Desert War
For decades, Damian drifted from desert city to desert city, selling curiosities, performing tricks, and occasionally smuggling enchanted goods and other contraband. Then came the war, a brutal conflict between the (??) and the (??).
Damian had no loyalty to either side, but war doesn’t spare merchants. His caravan was seized for “inspection,” and he was pressed into service as a scout. His illusions perfect for deception and distraction. For years, he played the role of ghost and jester, leading soldiers astray with mirages.
Obviously, he survived. Not through heroism, but through wit and luck. His friends did not. The battlefield burned so hot the sand turned to glass, and even for one who shared fire’s gift, the heat of grief was unbearable.
From that point on, Damian’s rebellion took quieter forms: words, trade, and ideas that spread faster than soldiers could march.