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The '''Vizjerei''' is one of the major [[mage clan]]s of [[Kehjistan]], primarily located in [[Caldeum]]. The clan is known for their strict discipline and ability to curb even the most wild of young magic wielders in to proper [[sorcerer]]s.

On the eastern edge of the [[Twin Seas]] lie the emerald jungles of [[Kehjistan]]. Several thousand years ago, hunter-gatherers found themselves drawn to the lush, fertile rain forests and bountiful game inhabiting [[Kehjistan]]. But there was something else; Kehjistan's geography was rife with nodes of magical energies, and eventually those with innate, arcane abilities began to sense and recognize these forces, gathering in groups to settle these special areas. It was here that the original [[mage clans]], the Vizjerei, the [[Ennead]] and the [[Ammuit]], were founded. Unfortunately Other early mage clans include the [[Zann Esu]] and the history [[Priests of Kehjistan is Rathma]] (though, not a peaceful onemage clan in it's truest form).  As civilization evolved, the mage clans found many different types of [[magic]]al energies to manipulate. Magic teaching turned from tribal witchcraft (combining magic with physical effects such as herbs and volatile powders) to organised schools of magic including [[Holy magic|holy]], [[Nature magic|nature]], [[Primal|primal]], [[Elemental magic|elemental]] and the more devastating [[Arcane magic|arcane]] & [[demonic magic]]s.  At some unknown time, the use of arcane magic was outlawed due to it's unpredictable and vastly destructive nature, bending time itself.  The Vizjerei were particularly interested in demonic magic, summoning small [[demon]]ic forms to do their bidding, and use its powerful destructive powers to do their biddings. Vast libraries were compiled with knowledge of demonic magic and demonic entities. At the time, two of the most powerful mages were the brothers [[Bartuc]] and [[Horazon]] of the Vizjerei.  Horazon perverted the clan to his own will through the knowledge in their libraries, and his ability to summon and bend demons to his will. He would later get the epithet The Summoner. Bartuc was eventually lured to the side of [[Darkness]]. He was granted exceptional strength and longevity, and fought alongside the legions of Hell against the Vizjerei, and eventually his own brother during the [[Sin War]]. Bartuc paid the price of his new powers with an insatiable lust for blood to the point where he was later called the Warlord of Blood. While the clan was not bent towards [[Hell]]'s forces, Horazon had corrupted it.  Horazon tried to turn his brother from Hell, but failed. A great conflict between mages arose, quickly escalating to what we today call the [[Mage Clan Wars]] . Horazon and the majority of mages did all they could to stop Bartuc's rampage. Horazon also created a place for himself that erupted nearly destroyed was separated from the [[physical realm]] where he could escape the carnage called the [[Arcane Sanctuary]].  Many atrocities were made during the Mage Clan Wars on both sides as they desperately tried to get the upper hand in the conflict. Non-mage citizen lived in terror for either side, and for the average person, there was no clear "good" or "bad" side, just war.  Among the victims of the war was the [[Umbaru]], who up until this point had lived peaceful lives in the [[Torajan jungle]]s. A few Vizjerei sorcerers turned members of one of the Umbaru tribes into grotesque [[goatmen]], called the [[Kahzra]] by the otherwise relatively peaceful tribes. They were turned this way to improve their physical prowess in the wars, but it all turned sour as the remaining members of the clans made their own deal with Hell.  The rest of the clan talked to a [[Zagraal]] and were given the goatman shape as well in order to bring revenge upon the mage clans.<br><br>They did succeed in driving away the mages, but were left in their semi-demonic form with a demonic bloodlust - the price they paid for Hell's services. Mindless killers roaming the jungles, the remaining Umbaru clans gathered their fiercest warriors, the [[Witch Doctors]] who still practiced

* [[Writings of Abd al-Hazir: Entry no. 0007|Abd's entry on the Wizard]]* [[Writings of Abd al-Hazir: Entry no. 0013|Abd's entry on Witch Doctors]]* [[Writings of Abd al-Hazir: Entry no. 0010|Abd's entry on Fallen]]* [[Writings of Abd al-Hazir: Entry no. 0009|Abd's entry on Kahzrah]]

* [[Diablo II]] - "The Sin War"]] Tome