Cyad

Maintaining this paradox, this enigma that is Cyad, that is the task of the Magi'i, and the duty of every magus who has ever lived and ever will live, now and forevermore ....

The Magi'i Of Cyador Modesitt, L. E. 2000

On the other hand, it is not short on military action and Cyad is just a wonderful setting.

Today in Fantasy: December 2, 2009 Jeff C 2009

The laws of both Austra and Nordla derive originally from the Code of Cyad, such of it as remained, and largely from the ensuing case histories, by precedent, and as amended by any proclamations of the lord, provided that the lord justicer does not issue an opinion suggesting the legal invalidity of such a proclamation" "

Ordermaster Modesitt, L. E. 2005

"He followed the Code of Cyad, and not the more recent precedents?" asked Kharl.

Ordermaster Modesitt, L. E. 2005

Here is an illustrated rendition of Tales of Cyad.

Ordermaster Modesitt, L. E. 2005

Although it is early winter, nearly a year after he had left the Quarter of the Magi'i, the air flowing through the outside arch to his left is warm and moist, more like spring in Cyad, carrying with it a hint of arymid.

The Magi'i Of Cyador Modesitt, L. E. 2000

"Should any new facts appear, I will hear them gladly, but it would appear that after all these seasons, the murder of the outland trader should be laid at the hands of unknown assailants, perhaps smugglers or other outland traders jealous of this Aljak's initial success in Cyad."

The Magi'i Of Cyador Modesitt, L. E. 2000

As the firewagon carries him ever closer to Cyad, Lorn continues to look into the future and the darkness, a darkness lightened by the chaos only he can see-and lightened but dimly for all that.

The Magi'i Of Cyador Modesitt, L. E. 2000

Night has replaced twilight, and the harbor is marked only by the pier beacons, while the Palace of Light beams through the mist that enshrouds Cyad.

The Magi'i Of Cyador Modesitt, L. E. 2000

"If he should survive yet more conflict, then he should come to Cyad as an aide to the Majer-Commander ... say, when it is most appropriate," suggests Kharl.

The Magi'i Of Cyador Modesitt, L. E. 2000