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Sorcerer's Magazine Issue #498

This week’s issue of Sorcerer’s Magazine includes a picture of several Magic Council Members.

Rumours are abound that the First Wizard Saint Lucilia Conquista has arrived back in Fiore from her travels around Ishgar she left on over a year ago, our sources tell us on her travels she visited Seven, Iceberg, Pergande, Stella, Minstrel and Bosco with the most recent being Seven. The First Wizard Saint it is rumoured assisted the Kingdom of Pergrande in some way, but we have yet to find out the details on what this is, but rest assured, we will find out and bring it to you soon! Another source suggests the First Wizard Saint prefers the Kingdom of Pergrande too her home Nation of Fiore, this source backed up their claim by telling us she spent more time in Pergrande than in any of the other nations she visited. But we would never dare suggest anything negative about the most powerful Mage in Ishgar and we must remember she is like the other Wizard Saints a Hero, but the greatest of the Hero’s! Surely with her return, the Warlords of Ishgar will cower back to hiding in Fiore.

Our sources in the nation of Seven have reported back to us that the Dark Guild Violent Roar recently was involved in a series of attacks in the nation. The Country was undergoing a celebration to commemorate their Continent of Ishgar’s victory over the Alvarez Empire 150 years ago. During these events, the Dark Guild launched multiple attacks on a Town within the nation of Seven, this town's guild was far from full strength due to most mages having headed to the Capital to join the celebration. The Dark Guild attacks managed to Guild Hall, but their attack on the Mage Guild called Trojan was repelled by the Legal Mages after the Local Rune Knight forces arrived too assist, but much damage was done to their Guild Hall and rebuilding must be done in order recover. Rumours are rampant that the Four Horsemen are getting more active! These Dark Mages are said to hold power that even Wizard Saints would struggle against! But that’s just rumours, don’t be alarmed.

It’s that time of year again, when Fiore gets ever closer to its signature event, the Grand Magic Games. Victory after victory has been won by Three of the “Kings” in these past years, leaving the Fourth King Fairly in the dust. As always fans of the various guilds come in mass as they prepare to provide their best for the entertainment of Fiore. Fans of Sabertooth, Lamia Scale, and of course Blue Pegasus alike all ready to scream out their cheers for the Three most likely candidates to win. However, we can’t count out the other Guilds. Perhaps Fairy Tail will pull themselves out from their current situation and take an unexpected victory. Or perhaps we’ll see a new victor from one of the underrated Guilds.

Rumors are abound of the various Guilds and who they’ll provide and one that has the more invested tongues wagging is Sacred Embers. A fairly new Guild that has amassed an exceptional amount of wealth with a Guild Hall that does nothing but prove it, many have wondered what has led to Sacred Embers Meteoric growth in wealth. Of course there’s the obvious of the Silver Rose Merchants Guild which has provided well for the Guild, then there is the less obvious ties to the Zentopia Church, even going so far as to build one of the Six Great Cathedrals in Fiore, the Markham Cathedral. But many have wondered as well if all that wealth is just for show or if Sacred Embers can truly back up their power projection and Sorcerer’s Magazine believes it to be very likely. The Guild, led by Guild Master Valentina Conquista is not only rich and holds friends with the upper class members of society, but is also in good graces with the Zentopia Church for aforementioned reasons, furthermore she holds a position on the Wizard Saints which shows even further her personal capability, despite the fact that very few people can attest to seeing her fight. Her sister on the other hand, mentioned earlier in the issue, Lucilla Conquista, the First Wizard Saint and ever eager to show her prowess in any situation possible. Making the two sisters completely different. However, Sorcerer’s Magazine believes that any family capable of producing not one by two Wizard Saints his likely going to have a powerful Guild backing them up, making them certainly a contender in the Grand Magic Games.

On the other hand, Fairy Tail is a seemingly re-rising Star in itself, perhaps being able to gather a team that will be ready for the future. While the Fallen King has been pushed down the totem pole as of late, it is worth mentioning a few of their key players. Starting with the top we have Kathleen Maddox, a mystery in her own right, this SS-Class Mage is often credited to training the esteemed Magic Councilwoman, Amy Lockheart during her time at Fairy Tail. A notable individual indeed to have her alumni gain such a standing, Kathleen has also been known to spend much of her time away from the Guild Hall of Fairy Tail, far more interested in the tasks of missions and the likes. Next we have Cornelia Hansen, another one of the SS-Classes that don’t spend too much time with the rest of the Guild, Cornelia Hansen holds a far more independent outlook. She’s more or less carefree when it comes to matters and is very much not afraid to make sure someone is aware what’s on her mind. Don’t let her words or seemingly short attention span fool you however, she certainly has the power to back herself up, you don’t become an SS-Class Mage for weakness that’s for sure, even if you’re a member of Fiore’s most Fallen Guild. Next of course we have Christina Knight, also known as “Tyche’s Arrow”, an archer by trade through and through and with magic that coexists with it, Christina is more or less the embodiment of the ideal that Fairy Tail is a “family”. Acting as more of an older sister to the Guild, we can’t imagine that’s an easy job for such a Guild, but regardless she holds the role anyway. Finally we have Aidan Wright, there isn’t much to say about Aidan Wright and we’ve been asked not to go into too much detail. We’ve been asked instead that if you have any information regarding Aidan Wright, to report him to your local Rune Knights. More information can be found on page 14.

Of course in addition to these groups we have the returning Champions and numerous other Guilds that will be fielding their own resources at hand. We look forward to seeing what will occur in the time spanning to the Magic Games, and we’ll be sure to report all updates as they occur.

It has come to the attention of many that Fairy Tail was recently visited by Head Captain Charlotte Dunois of the Rune Knights Custody Enforcement Unit. In this unexpected visit the entire Guild Hall was cordoned off by the Rune Knights attending and a Caravan of Carts including a Prison Cart was brought along. Upon further investigation by Sorcerer’s Magazine we have discovered the reason is due to Fairy Tail Guild Member Aidan Wright who is suspected of colluding with Dark Guilds and Dark Mages by the Magic Council and had ran away from Rune Knights who had attempted to Question him. As mentioned before, Sorcerer’s Magazine has been requested to inform anyone applicable that if they have any information pertaining to the whereabouts of Aidan Wright to report it to your local Rune Knights, the Rune Knights have informed us that Aidan Wright is dangerous and holds a seeming disregard for the law and is seemingly unpredictable. Caution is Advised. The Rune Knights have also made clear that due to his run from the law, any hoarding him will be liable to collusion or obstruction of justice charges.

In a recent and strange development, large amounts of Graffiti have been found around the Capital City of Fiore, Crocus, pertaining to the Magic Council. These range in size but some choice ones are relating to specific members of the Magic Council who are said to hold controversial views. Words labelling Former Rune Knight and prominent Militarist Frederick Kretschmer as a “Dictator”, “Despot”, “Totalitarian” and other choice words pertaining him to an Authoritarian. Raimund Vavasour on the other hand has been referred to as “Cheap”, “cheapskate”, “penny pincher” to name a few. The final Council Member that shows up in such mass is Amy Lockheart, with slurs and other words that we dare not print in Sorcerer’s Magazine relating to her aspects. It’s unsure why this sudden spike in aggressive Graffiti has appeared in Crocus of all places, but there seems to be an increased Anti-Magic Council sentiment brewing amongst some group, or more accurately, Anti-Specific Magic Council Members.

This week’s interview: Fairy Tail’s very own Cornelia Hansen!
Jeremiah's Comment
Cornelia is a beautiful lady who was incredibly friendly and bubbly throughout the interview. She had a lot to say and was very open minded, interviewing her was a real pleasure. Within the interview she told me of her experiences with prior missions and also of her interest in Katalino. Please be sure to enjoy the interview and immerse yourself in the life of one of Fairy Tail’s greatest members!


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