Secrets and Shadows (Obsidian Academy #1)

Glossary

Shadow —the energetic manifestation of a Protector’s powers.

The Shadowing —the first awakening of the Protector’s Shadow.

Practitioners —anyone with the ability to practice magic.

Keepers —first-tier practitioners. They carry the blood of the oldest known warlocks and witches and are granted special powers. Their main focus is maintaining the Balance within the realm.

Protectors —second-tier practitioners. They serve the Keepers and are split into two groups.

Predators —in charge of protecting the Keepers and maintaining the law. Bodyguards and law enforcers. They are known for their protection spells and physical strength. Their Shadows are predatory animals.

Preys —they’re known for their healing magic. Residences of the Keepers or any law enforcement facilities usually have an in-house Prey. Their Shadows are nurturing, softer animals.

Commoners —third-tier practitioners. Magic users with less important magical abilities (enhancing soil, alchemy, clairvoyance, etc.). Their powers are crucial to keep the realm running, but they’re usually not in contact with the Keepers.

Non-practitioners —at the bottom of the pyramid. While they’re still able to lead normal lives, they’re looked down on, since magic skipped their generation.

Rogues —brainwashed practitioners, now a threat to the realm.

The Dual —a Protector who can summon two Shadows. Highly unusual.