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In the age past, with the aid of magic, the Cardinal races were were able to reach levels of technology near sci-fi with flying ships and androids and the like, all powered by magical sources. But a lot of knowledge has been lost in the world below. Few understand how it works anymore. And even fewer are able to utilize this once-common trait since the power in their bloodlines have waned over the centuries.

I hope that answers things for you.