Magic

The worlds beyond the Ragnarok are filled with mystery and magic. The gods may be dead or missing but their power remains and those who have the talent can tap into it for good or ill.

Shadow Magic
A mysterious branch of magic with an equally mysterious origin. It is rare on Midgard and mostly a path taken by outcast elves. It appears to draw power from the moon making it quite distinct from the true dark magic of the Dark Elf. Very little is know of its secrets other than acolytes are generally chosen by a mysterious force to follow the path of shadows. Practitioners excel in teleportation and shields spells and have a talent for shadow based illusion.

Magical Artifacts

 * Binding stones - used by human/elf couples to link their souls and prologue the lifespan of the human partner. They are often worn as jewelry, rings or pendants.
 * The Dagger of Shill'gheth (lost souls) - a weapon of the elves once used in religious ceremonies. It can draw the life force and magic from the victim passing that power on to the wielder with unpredictable results. It's effects are addictive and continued use creates a blood lust in the recipient that must be controlled.
 * The Lunar Staff - an artifact of shadow magic linked to an intelligent power that acts as its guardian. It is pure silver and has the symbol of the moon etched on its surface. "The Shadow" gift the staff to whom it wills and once accepted the wielder may call upon the power of the shadow for help in times of need. Either using the shadow as a source of magic or entreating the intelligence behind the power for wisdom and guidance. Touching the staff is deadly to humans but has not always been so. Legend tells of a human king who twisted the power of the shadow to his own ends creating a kingdom of darkness and death. Since those days the staff has only been used by elves and half elves and us currently carried by a young elf of the Shill calling herself Luna. One side effect of the staff is that is makes the barer vulnerable to strong sun light a condition that also weakens its magical properties.