Solid Slate, is A black market gem dealer. This story will follow him and his experiences of just trying to survive in a world where the ruler is an all powerful dictator, a paranoid one at that. She has banned magic for fear of someone becoming strong enough to contest her power. But Someone is always willing to break the rules to study magic, heck its someponies special talent! And as long as someone wants to practice magic, Solid Slate and the guild are always there to supply your research. If you can pay the price..