When the Realm of Mystery was first settled, there were several guilds (for more information on these, please read the History of ROM). Guild leaders came and went, and guild member loyalty waivered, but one thing remained true - there was always a dark and light faction alignment in the Realm.

This fact coupled with the desire of guild members to learn and master more than one skill, the Realm was split into two sides; those who worshiped the light, and were dedicated to living a life free of evil followed Noresh, and those who worshiped the darker arts and were of evil alignment joined Noctis.

Not all in the Realm chose a side, and those who did not were deemed "wanderers." Wanderers will never be as strong as those who are members of either Noresh or Noctis, for it is the leader of the guild, and the members themselves who lend power to the magic of the member.

When the Realm was split, it was decided that the two most powerful members of the Realm (who happened to be sisters) would each rule one side. Rahina Rainblossom ruled Noresh, and Kali-Lilith-Nox ruled Noctis. Rahina married Zanthen Aethal, and together they ruled Noresh until Rahina and Zanthen's death. Aherne Silverwood took over Noresh when Rahina and Zanthen died. After Rahina was brought back from the dead, she resumed her place as leader of Noresh, and shares equal power with Aherne in all of the guild matters.

After Kali-Lilith-Nox died, Mercra took control of Noctis, and still rules to this day. Tensions between Noresh and Noctis are iffy at best, with the entire Realm on the brink of war.

Disciplines taught in Noresh:

Elemental Magics
Swordspelling
Healing
Herbal Lore
Potions
Archery
Swordplay
All white magics

Disciplines taught in Noctis:

Enchanting
Death Bringers
Potions
Necromancy
All black magics

((More subjects will be added on both sides as the Realm progresses and more people join the guilds))