Tag: Time
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The Corridors of Time
Read more: The Corridors of TimeIf Shala, the Shape of Time, had now become one of the Seven Shapes, who had gathered to build a civilization living in harmony with nature and in peace on Esperia, very little was known about her past or her origins. Her mysterious identity made her unique, almost divine, and recalled the ancient beliefs of…
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Everything in Its Own Time
Read more: Everything in Its Own TimeThe aftermath of the Chaos War on Esperia no longer resembled what it once had been. The use of magic was now subject to restrictions, which had profoundly changed the course of things: there was far less urgency, and far more contemplation of the present moment. Something that had long been forgotten during the period…
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The Importance of a Healthy Routine
Read more: The Importance of a Healthy RoutineThe task of rebuilding Esperia on solid foundations was enormous. So many things had to be reconsidered while trying to preserve, as much as possible, the quality of life that magic had made possible, while also limiting its use… A true challenge that required everyone’s active participation. The Seven Shapes therefore decided to emphasize the…
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Practicing thinking about the future
Read more: Practicing thinking about the futureThe reconstruction of Esperia after the War of Chaos was the perfect opportunity to finally build a prosperous civilization that cared for the ecosystem on which it depended. It was with this purpose in mind that the Seven Shapes began writing One Daily Tale, intended for anyone who wished for a fairer world living in…
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What if we slowed down?
Read more: What if we slowed down?The events that had led Esperia to the Chaos War were numerous.But one thing was clear: an unstoppable acceleration of everything and everyone had become a reality. It was a race to develop new technologies, promising anyone who discovered them first an unprecedented advantage.It was a race for profit, always wanting more, always wanting it…
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Step by step
Read more: Step by stepThinking about how to solve climate issues, global inequalities, or the potential threats caused by new technologies was not enough for the Seven Shapes. They had understood that, for things to change, these topics had to become natural subjects of discussion. Because to solve problems, one must first become aware of them. Little by little,…
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Taking Time
Read more: Taking TimeThe events that preceded the beginning of the War of Chaos nevertheless carried a sense of déjà vu. Each of the elements was caught in a frantic race to develop new technologies that would allow them, on the one hand, to satisfy their desire to dominate the world and, on the other, to pursue their…
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Thinking Long Term
Read more: Thinking Long TermShala’s presence had made something wonderful possible for Esperia: thinking long term. Does that sound insignificant? The Espers were not creatures naturally inclined to think across long periods of time, spanning decades or even centuries. But one thing was clear to the Seven Shapes: if they were finally going to create a civilization united in…
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Flowers Bloom and Fade
Read more: Flowers Bloom and FadeThe Chaos War had at least revealed one thing: the fleeting nature of life.The impact of this war on the planet had been unprecedented. For the use of magic consumed the planet’s life source, known as Aether… And magic, while it could create things and improve living conditions, could also be used for far less…
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Once in a Lifetime
Read more: Once in a LifetimeWhat image comes to mind when you think of the expression “once in a lifetime”? A beautiful encounter, a new beginning, perhaps an unexpected event. On Esperia, the notion of time was not so different from that on Earth. But the presence of Shala, the Shape of Time, had gradually changed the Espers’ approach to…