Relics of Marus

The word Relic on Marus refers to the storied artifacts that have survived from the ancient bygone age predating Caydon Rel's apotheosis. The Kaelic Sailors of yore brought these magical objects on their long journey across the stars; the heavenly host sailing across the ether on their purpose-built ships intended to colonize the Realm of Seas in Humanity's name. Each of these Relics is crafted from precious metals and conducts magic in transformative displays of awe-inspiring power. They cannot be produced like the Natural Treasures of Marus and thus their rarity has ensured that only a handful of individuals have a hope of finding one of their own. They are now the mark of the world's most powerful magical practitioners; fully-realized Giftedwho have integrated the power of one or more of these magical tools into their Veils, vastly expand their capabilities and furthering their advancement towards the pinnacle of the Relic Arts.

Relics are the mark of the truly powerful on Marus. Their masters are those destined to become the monarchs of islands, the rulers of nations, or even the overlords of entire seas. Where they go, civilization will inevitably follow. These powerful Gifted are a stabilizing presence and ensure the grip of the wilds will one day loosen over the islands they call home. When a beast has not risen to reign supreme as an Island Monarch, one can always be certain they will find a Gifted of at least Iron-Rank maintaining that equilibrium.