Chapter Sixty Three: Gapsworth

Who is Gapsworth?

The Historian looked at the copy of the first page of the Book of Ezra Dunster with careful consideration. She was not really sure on where to look for her research, and she cannot anymore be certain for now on whether Gapsworth is a real person or just a fictional character invented by the great author.

This scene happened years ago, and the library in question is located at the Tower of the See of Old. A lot of books adorned the main room full of history, philosophy, and the ever changing stories. It is the same room where the Consistories have entrusted their documents, too.

What happened before this, in history, as the See of Old developed, was such a wonder that no one has ever dared to record the facts on how imagination played the role in the See of Old and its society's rise to prominence. But the Cardinals have been too careful not to repeat the same mistake, so historical writing has been sought in most Consistories, ever since. Every details, every wonder must now be recorded.

Ezra Dunster's writings have been canonized as a document of power, and is recognized as the most authoritative on the magical twigs' immense command of the imagination. It is a magic so potent that it became a concern in the See of Old as the empire continued to grow. Cardinals after Cardinals, Deacons after Deacons, the list of concerns propelled the movement.

When such disagreements arose about the Book of Chants, several factions remained loyal to the See of Old, while others recognized the newly established See of Dunster. The Bishop of Old has been vocal about his oppossition to this, as he made this known to the empire, and these instances about the magical power has brought division in their imaginations, convictions, and alliances.

Years later on, such disagreement fuels the occasional skirmishes in their borders, but ceasefire existed years after and then the subsequent peace pact resulted to reunification that led to the establishment of the Imperial Synod.

A lot of people then associated Gapsworth to the Imperial Synod as a key figure in its debate and guidance, and the Historian is now deep into reading about him. It is her job to locate his person, whether or not he exists notwithstanding.

As she is quietly doing her work, she suddenly felt a disruption in the room. Her table shook, and several books fell from the shelves. When she finally noticed what was happening, it was already too late.

Someone from the future came for her.

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