The Problem of Time

Khajuro's radical perspective on Time posed a significant challenge for the mages of The Council of Landezon, as all three of its Traditions subscribe to some form of the belief that the universe is eternal. Berythian Elementalists, Nurhetic Dreamers, and Aurimbic Seers, hold firm to the notion that time flows in an unending continuum, without beginning or end.
This idea provided the Traditions a foundation for their magical practices. It instilled a sense of stability, harmony, and the inherent balance of cosmic forces; the work of mages was to understand and live in tandem with eternal rhythms, aligning their arts with its timeless essence.
However, Khajuro's concept of Time, laid out in his masterwork, The Hourglass, intertwined with the inherent nature of evil and the self-preservation of the Universe, presented a profound dilemma. His theories implied that the universe was neither eternal, nor an object, but rather had a mortal aspect that yearned to reclaim Time through acts of killing and violence. This clashed with the core beliefs of the three Traditions, challenging their perception of the universe's timeless and harmonious nature.
Council mages found themselves grappling with the clash between Khajuro's revelations and their deeply ingrained beliefs. The existential implications of the mortality of the universe and its connection to evil actions shook the foundations of their magical philosophies. It raised unsettling questions about the true nature of their practices and the cosmic forces they sought to align with.
The Council faced an internal struggle as they navigated the implications of Khajuro's views. Some mages were resistant to abandoning their beliefs in the eternal nature of the universe, dismissing Khajuro's ideas as heretical or misguided. Others, however, were drawn to the thought-provoking notions he put forth, recognizing the need for a reevaluation of their understanding of Time and its relationship to their magical arts. As the truth of magic theory is thought to be evidenced in workable spells, the fact that temporal-based spells using Khajuro's formulations were oddly effective presented the distracting possibility that he was indeed right, and lured many in. Those at the Council's highest levels, right up to the Chamber of Laws, sought to curb this interest by offering contrasting propositions and imperatives, such as the The Law of Fair Return. After centuries of harping on such regulatory requirements, not only interest, but knowledge in Khajuro's original works have all but been snuffed out.