The Second Generation by Tracy Hickman & Margaret Weis

Author:Tracy Hickman & Margaret Weis [Hickman, Tracy & Weis, Margaret]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fantasy, Science Fiction, Adventure
ISBN: 9780786902606
Google: oKNP-Citj6cC
Amazon: 0786926945
Goodreads: 668860
Publisher: TSR, Inc.
Published: 1994-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

involves the bringing of magic into the world."

"Very well," said Palin, rather pleased and flattered at being the center of attention. Hearing that the

human was going to tell their favorite story, many gnomes left their duties (and fish chasing) to

settle down around Palin, regarding the mage with varying expressions ranging from eager assurance

that he was going to get it wrong to downright suspicion that he might accidentally get it right.

"When the gods awakened from chaos and gained control over chaos, the Balance of the Universe was

established and chaos subdued. The pendulum of time swung between good and evil, with neutrality

watching to see that neither grew stronger. It was at this time that the spirits of the races first began to dance

among the stars, and the gods decided to create a world for these races to inhabit. · "The world was forged,

but now the gods fought over the spirits of the races. The gods of good wanted to give the races power

over the physical world, nurturing them toward good. The gods of evil wanted to enslave the races,

forcing them to do their evil bidding. The gods of neutrality wanted to give the races physical power over the

world, but with the freedom to choose between evil and good. Eventually, the latter course was decided

upon, the gods of evil believing that they would have little trouble gaining the upper hand.

"Three races were born, then-the elves, beloved of the gods of good; the ogres, willing slaves of the

gods of evil; and the humans, the neutrals, who-of all the races-had the shortest life span and therefore

were easily drawn to one side or the other. When these races were created, the god Reorx was given

the task of forging the world. He chose some humans to help him in this task, since they were the most

willing workers. But Reorx soon grew angry at the humans. Many were greedy and worked only to

gain wealth, taking little pride in what they created. Some sought to cheat/others stole. Furious, Reorx

cursed his followers, turning them into gnomes-small creatures doomed-I don't really mean doomed,"

Palin interrupted himself hastily, seeing the gnomes begin to frown-"I mean ... uh ...

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blessed to be tinkers"-the gnomes smiled-"and to spend

their entire lives tinkering with mechanical devices that

would never, er, I mean, rarely work "

The sail rumbled overhead, and Palin paused thankfully.

"Getonwiththegoodpart!" shouted the gnomes, who always speak extremely fast and

jamtheirwordstogether. Deciding that this was excellent advice (once he understood it), Palin continued.

"Soon after this, Reorx was tricked by one of the evil gods into taking the vast power of chaos and

forging it into a gem. It is generally believed that the god behind this was Hiddukel, god of corrupt wealth-

"

"No, lad." Dougan sighed. "It was Morgion."

"Morgion?" repeated Palin in astonishment.

"Aye, the god of decay. But I'll go into that later." The dwarf waved his hand. "Carry on."

"At any rate," continued Palin, somewhat confused, "Reorx made the Graygem and set it into the

moon, Luni-tari the Red, the moon sacred to the gods of neutrality."

The gnomes were all grinning; their favorite part was coming up.

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