When Magic Meets Modernity: The Old Kingdom's Arrival

In a world much like our own, the impossible happens: an entire magical kingdom appears overnight off the coast of China. The Old Kingdom, a realm of Charter Magic, necromancers, and ancient forces, finds itself thrust into the 21st century, forever altering the course of human history.
As Chinese missiles prove surprisingly effective against Free Magic creatures, and smartphones baffle the Old Kingdom's powerful mages, both worlds must rapidly adapt to their new reality. The United Nations scrambles to address the diplomatic, military, and existential crises this collision of worlds presents.
Abhorsen Sabriel and King Touchstone navigate treacherous political waters in New York, while Lirael and Nicholas Sayre grapple with the implications of modern technology on magic. Meanwhile, world leaders debate how to handle the threat of the Dead potentially spreading beyond the Old Kingdom's borders.
This story explores the monumental clash of magic and modernity, ancient traditions and global politics, as two vastly different worlds struggle to coexist. From diplomatic summits to magical duels, from theological debates to technological exchanges, "When Magic Meets Modernity" delves into the chaos, wonder, and potential of a world where the laws of reality themselves are being rewritten.
As the balance of power shifts and age-old certainties crumble, one question remains: In this brave new world, can magic and technology, tradition and progress, find a way to thrive together? Or will the collision of these two realities lead to catastrophe?