My submission for the Pixel Art Challenge: At War

Faction: Nightchiefs

"Remember my young apprentice, we are men of science. We cooperate with these dark beasts only because the world affords us no other choice. Forced into darkness by the mages and clerics of the day, they say our craft is a perversion of the natural order, a sinful pursui worthy of execution at the stake. Hah! As though those who conjure ice from the aether and bring life to flesh long dead know of order. It's the prospect of mortals attaining the power's they hold so dear that chokes them with fear. The fear that one day our art will become widespread and they themselves obsolete in a world of logic and reason. But for now, we must hide. These friends of shadow I have found, they offer us shelther and supplies, and in return we offer our services as alchemists, apothocaries, and sometimes battle 'mages' when required. Study your chemistry well, practice all the essentials regulary, and they might not throw you out. I've left you my labratory fully stocked, and the ratmen can instruct you on the proper manner to 'procure' additional supplies should you run low. I will be away for some time, so remember what I've taught you and keep the craft alive. And remember, we are men of science; despite the masks and our associations, reason and logic are pillars that will keep you alive."