Warren

The most commonly understood definition of **Warren** was a realm from which mages, priests, shamans, and the like, who might use magic, drew their power. "Warren" could refer to either the physical other-world that could be travelled to, or to the form of magic which could be shaped by someone who could channel a Warren.

Structurally these Warrens were divided into two classes, the Elder Warrens, which were associated with a particular race, and the Paths, which were those Warrens most commonly accessed by humans and which were derived from K'rul's blood. However, not all realms described as Warrens fit that description; The Abyss was named a Warren but seemed to be used only as a means of travel rather than a source of power. It is also possible that there was a difference on how some Warrens like the Abyss were created.

Human magic needed no rituals, motions, or words to be cast. All that was required was access to a Warren. Most mages were born with a natural affinity towards a specific Warren, although some were able to draw on more than one. Extremely rare was a mage who could call on every Warren as Beak was able to do.

When a mage wished to use magical power, he or she opened themselves to a Warren (most could only access one or two) by willing into being a portal through which the magical energy flowed. Initially it was a case of opening themselves to the Warren that would come, that would find them. Drawing as much power as body and soul could contain, the wielder had to remember that the gate would close should the body fail. The skills to access the Warrens could be taught, but it was much more common for someone to just be born with the Talent.

Sorcery had a magical signature and adepts were able to discern different users.

## Elder Warrens

Realms which were mostly used by some of the older races. Some of these Warrens were also described as Holds.

According to Imperial Adjunct Lorn, the Warrens of the Imass (T'lan Imass) were similar to those of the Jaghut and the Forkrul Assail, that is, Elder, that is to say, blood-, and earthbound.

* Ahkrast Korvalain — Forkrul Assail Hold.
* Denaeth Rusen — Elder Warren of the Seas, Mael's Warren.
* Kaschan — K'Chain Che'Malle Elder Warren, *"Born of sounds beyond our hearing"*.
* Kurald Galain — Tiste Andii Elder Warren of Darkness
* Kurald Liosan/Kurald Thyrllan — Tiste Liosan Elder Warren of Light.
* Kurald Emurlahn — Tiste Edur Elder Warren of Shadow. The Shattered Warren.
* Omtose Phellack — Jaghut Elder Warren of Ice, also used by the Stormriders.
* Starvald Demelain — The Tiam Warren, the First Warren, Warren of Dragons and Chaos.
* Tellann — T'lan Imass Elder Warren of Fire.

## Paths

The Paths were those Warrens which were most easily accessible to human mages and priests and used as a source of power.

* Aral Gamelain — The Path of Demons
* Denul — The Path of Healing
* D'riss — The Path of Stone
* Hood's Path — The Path of Death
* Meanas — The Path of Shadow and Illusion
* Mockra — the Path of the Mind
* Rashan — The Path of Darkness
* Ruse — The Path of the Sea
* Serc — The Path of the Sky
* Telas — The Path of Fire
* Tennes — The Path of the Land
* Thyr — The Path of Light