Reincarnation

Throughout the Ages of the Alliance, a profound belief in reincarnation persisted. Though usually tied to various religious organizations, it was no uncommon to see even gnostics and unbelievers fervently argue in favor of the notion. Numerous studies took place over the years, some with limited success.

The Foundation, however, well known for definitively proving or disproving various rumors, discovered the explanation through historical texts.

The ideology began during the Mage Wars, when it was actually possible, through magical means, to re-incarnate into a new body, taking all of the knowledge and power one had gained in their previous life. The practice was known to be common during the Early Dynastic Period though was very likely perfected sometime during the First Chaotic Period

The Mehi Codex

The oldest contemporary account of a magically reincarnated individual dates from 2377 B.G.A., and is part of a collection of ancient documents known as the Mehi Codex. The Codex is mostly an historical account of various events around the era, so it is difficult to say when exactly the event in question occurred. The codex itself has been conclusively dated.

She sits astride a horse, looking equal parts comical and adorable. A child, to be sure, perhaps not even half a decade in years Her long hair, tied in a traditional topknot, is an uncharacteristic shade Her tiny, lithe body is swaddled in shimmering armor, A cacophony of medals draped across her chest

And yet this tiny, helpless, innocent girl-child... Is the living incarnation of Chester Rumbarahl Feared warchief of the Seven Plains, Conquerer of Tel-Ebec She sits astrid her horse, leading entire armies into battle, commanding magics This small being, barely advanced in years enough to speak

In life, Rumbarahl saw ninety-seven summers, and in them mastered both spell and sword His death, though long anticipated, saw little concern He had time to plan, to lay the foundations for his return And so, when his first life ended, he began his second, unfettered Returned to youth and vigor, he resumed his old role and titles