Hail the New Age

The Ramini Republic. Emerging from the bitter flame of civil war as the magical power of the tyrannical Chrysomancers is finally weak enough for them to be overthrown. A scientific, democratic government, believing in progress and equality The Novandik Symbol of that progress: a locomotive-engine which will draw a train across the Republic, coast to coast, heralding an era of technology. Aboard are representatives of Ramini's new age, and maybe more than one whose only wish is to see the Novandik fail. Whatever the cost. For government and wizards alike, the stakes are too high for failure