Holy War Between Clerics, and the Magus Circle.

Revolution

When the Sundering happened, the only magic that was left was Gifted magics, those from gods, an fiends, and things of the like.

Clerics got hungry for power, started trying to dethrone the now, "Uselss" mages. They took seats of power, and opressed the people for thier own gain. In their defence, not much changed for the common folk.   The Magus, scared to lose their power, began making bargains with unknown forces, ones powerful enough to break through the Sundering effects.   A war between the 2 factions raged for 20 years, the entire time the magic was out, and a little bit after.   The Clerical Order, "The Order of Hope." an organization of the grand majority of hoyl orders. Combined to lead the now crippled Mortals into a safe future, under their total control. They were chosen by the gods to support and lead the people, that had to be why they still had powers. The clerics could do a lot of good with their magic, and a lot of band. During the war, some devout souls, became the inquisition. These were zealots, who rather than giving their faith, made a pact with a celestial, and sold themselves for more destructive powers. They were the front line.   The Magus Circle, "The Circle of the 13 Elements." Were once comprised of all kinds, from all walks of life. They taught new mages, helped tame the powers of new sorcerers, even warlocks, druids, all magic walkers were welcome to learn. In exchange, they had influenced every Mortal noble, and even quite a few of the less Mortal as well. When the war started, mages gave themselves over to any and every force that would take them, warlocks of all kinds waged brutal and bloody war against the Order. They refused to lsoe their power, and hell to any who tried.