Magical Creatures

[close] As a child I was always encouraged to read by my mum (who's a fellow book lover) and she always gave me all sorts of amazing books which I cherished and always gives me suggestions of books I might not normally pick out but I've ended up loving all of them. I wanted to create this group so people are open to new suggestions of books they wouldn't normally choose, like my mum did for me. Please write some wonderful book reviews and inspire people to fall in love with your favourite books and tell everyone how your books going (as i'm sure you will have done, i'v cried at many books. So we're also here for support!!!). Let your imagination run wild with new fantastic books to read and make sure you keep an open mind. "Don't judge a book by it's cover". You really don't know what your missing!!!

[close] Many years ago, we lived in the mortal realm. Humans knew that we were real. Some feared us, others envied us, some loved us, others loathed us. Despite our differences, we were accepted. We were just as much a part of their world as they were. But as time passed, their animosity grew. They began to discover our weaknesses and use them against us. During the Salem Witch Trials, many were slaughtered, and the casualties seemed endless. Soon, they turned their sights to other beings. Vampires were found dusted in their homes, werewolves riddled with silver bullets. We decided that enough was enough. We needed a ruler who could take away our fears. For centuries, the sword Excelia had been guarded by a fierce dragon. Forged at the dawn of time by a trinity of the most powerful mages, it had the power to kill even an immortal being. Collectively, the entire supernatural realm decided that they who pass the dragon, enter the cave and retrieve the sword shall rule them all. Many tried, but it was for Oberon Lycoris that the dragon stepped aside. Oberon decreed that the Arcane were no longer safe in the supernatural world, and so called upon the most powerful magical beings to help him create a century for their kind. This kingdom, of which he was crowned King, was to be known henceforth as The Netherworld. Oberon cared very much about education. He had always dreamed that one day, a school for the Arcane might be a possibility. Now, he used his newfound power to make it a reality. Appointing the most powerful enchantress on earth its headmistress, he founded Nether Academy, a school for the magical arts. As years passed, the arcane faded from the memories of the humans and passed into legend. Many began to feel safe and so returned to the mortal world to live ordinary lives. Some even sent their children to ordinary schools. But the Netherworld still exists, and every child with even a drop of magic in them receives a letter of acceptance to Nether Academy upon their fifth birthday.

[close] War has torn the land of Maltenkin, the land of the fiercest me dragons. For years, the clans have sieged upon each other, killing hundreds daily. But there is a resistance. And they will stop at nothing to eliminate the real enemy of the clans. Mandred. Where will you stand?

[close] In 1692, the International Statute of Secrecy was signed, a law that moved the world of magic from publicity into obscurity. After the newly formed Ministry of Magic's failed attempt to get protection from the British Monarchy, magic seemingly vanished from the face of the earth. The Ardanes, a collection of 161 laws, were passed to keep the pious folk of the cross and their broken god from discovering and burning mages. Now, the vows of silence are breaking as more and more come forward to the media. Is this 'New Age' truly a time when magic can be practiced in the light of day? Or will they once gain be tortured for their crimes against the sanctimonious Church? Only time can tell. Mystic Harbor replaces Monterey, California