Ilvernath Eclipse, Town's oldest newspaper covering the Blood Veil Tournament.
A Tradition of Tragedy Unveils Dark Secrets of Seven Families' Grip on Ilvernath's High Magick
Blood Moon Signals Commencement of Lethal Tournament
In the wake of the release of the gripping novel, A Tradition of Tragedy, a harrowing revelation has come to light, exposing the clandestine lives of the privileged elite. Contrary to the idyllic facade they portrayed, the reality proves to be far from beautiful. The book discloses that seven influential families—Thorburn, Lowe, Macaslan, Payne, Darrow, Blair, and Grieve—have monopolized Ilvernath's high magick, wielding unimaginable powers at a grave cost: a deadly tournament fought amongst themselves.
Scheduled to transpire approximately every two decades, the onset of this perilous event is heralded by the ominous glow of the Blood Moon. When the celestial body takes on a crimson hue, the Fall of the Blood Veil ensues about a month later, initiating a brutal contest for supremacy.
As the magick dwindles worldwide, these families engage in ruthless battles for control over the remaining reservoir in Ilvernath. Their insatiable greed, typical of those in power, has stained their hands with the blood of countless teenagers who sacrificed their lives to sustain the adults' dominance.
Quoting a passage from A Tradition of Tragedy, "Most associate high magick with other distant brutalities of the past: pillaging, plague, and lawlessness. But Ilvernath, a piece of that history lingers, every bit as threatening as it once was."
The revelation in the book suggests that these families are willing to go to extreme lengths, even sacrificing the lives of children, to obtain and maintain their high magick. Speculation abounds that the Grieve family may be the authors of the book, given their perpetual misfortune in the tournaments.
With the impending arrival of the Blood Veil, The Seven Slaughter, the participants of the tournament, remain shrouded in mystery. However, one name has surfaced in the public domain—Isobel Macaslan, a figure both reviled and adored. Although the source remains anonymous, Cormac Macaslan, Isobel's father, has seemingly confirmed her status as their Champion.
While other families have yet to unveil their Champions, the Lowe family has become the subject of intense speculation. Renowned for their strength and enigmatic nature, they are perceived as the most villainous of the seven. Anticipation builds as the public awaits the outcome of this year's tournament, with many expecting the Lowe family to emerge victorious based on historical records.
The grand opening ceremony is imminent and is scheduled to take place at the City's Banquet Hall, setting the stage for a chilling display of power and intrigue.