Since we're starting completely fresh, here are all the past updates from over the years.
2016
August 23rd :: Complete revamping of Magesc is occuring! Expect Magesc v.2 soon enough! ;]
February 8th :: Surta has grown and welcome Peoli to the World of Magesc.
January 10th :: Welcome Dorenelic to The World of Magesc!
January 6th :: Odette's adept art has been finished and she's been certed.
February 8th :: Surta has grown and welcome Peoli to the World of Magesc.
January 10th :: Welcome Dorenelic to The World of Magesc!
January 6th :: Odette's adept art has been finished and she's been certed.
2015
December 21st :: Welcome Jacline to the World of Magesc and Zaeyn's infant art has been done.
December 19th :: Welcome Virtuio to the World of Magesc!
December 16th :: Luka has received her art.
December 14th :: Casseth's master art has arrived.
November 22nd :: Welcome Circe to the World of Magesc.
November 6th :: Tala and Tana have both grown to adept.
October 12th :: Emily and Linnith have received their art and Ysalda has grown.
October 10th :: Leorim has joined the World of Magesc.
October 9th :: We've had a dovaa boy adopted. Welcome Jyotsna to the world!
September 29th :: Kekeovannai has grown to khehorian.
September 17th :: Welcome Roarke to the world.
September 16th :: Tanarah and Talanah have grown. Also, welcome Pitaya to the world!
September 12th :: Cadmus is now part of Magesc.
September 10th :: Welcome Blaylock to the World of Magesc.
September 4th :: Esmeralda is now a master!
September 1st :: World event underway, custom, breeding, and character limit changes announced!
August 31st :: Vyren has grown.
August 30th :: Araceli has grown to master!
August 29th :: Alionce, Nelareth and Astival have grown.
August 25th :: Alabaster has grown!
August 23rd :: Tharor has joined the World of Magesc.
August 16th :: Patreen, Stripes and Ermeda have grown.
August 10th :: Suyadi and Daia's art and certs are in.
June 20th :: Zamanavyi has received her art!
June 10th :: Seareya has joined the ranks of Magesc. Welcome her!
June 1st :: Summer event is now open!
May 27th :: Lithian is now a master!
May 19th :: Asi'wi grew.
May 17th :: Welcome Vesper and Erahn to the World of Magesc.
April 30th :: Welcome Alionse and Mylriss to the World of Magesc.
April 27th :: Welcome Ziqah, Heirass and Rhohani to Magesc.
April 24th :: Welcome La'gann into the world of Magesc.
April 22nd :: Jessamine grows into a lovely young lady and Kuasu, Ysalda, Sevan and Rthyin hatch into the world!
April 17th :: Welcome Tana and Tala to the World of Magesc!
April 15th :: Breedings have been closed and announced. Welcome sisters Tanarah and Talana and brothers Heirass and Rhohani. Along with a new khehora clutch; Ysalda, Kuasu, Sevan and Rthyin.
April 14th :: Malikai, Peralian and Valspar have all grown!
April 6th :: Alduin has grown.
April 5th :: Yhino has joined the world of Magesc.
April 1st :: Welcome Viylahi to the World of Magesc! Honoka has grown.
March 25th :: Roseryn has grown!
March 21st :: After a lengthy wait, for both, Grrel and Lilith's art is in!
March 16th :: Asi'wi's are has come in! Aiolos has grown.
March 14th :: Mirela has grown!
March 12th :: Ahita and Hiyuu have grown!
March 9th :: Ebalia has grown.
February 22nd :: Let's give Janatheil a warm welcome, everyone!
February 20th :: Gideon has joined our ranks!
February 18th :: Hiyuu hatched!
February 15th :: Welcome to the new characters: Liasi, Jessamine, Patreen & Vander!
February 15th :: Ataya's adept art is in!
February 10th :: Keona grew to adept and we have a new character, Ebalia joining the ranks.
January 30 :: Kioda has grown to khehorian and we have a new adoptive, orderite, boy joining the ranks. Welcome Aiolos!
January 28 :: Akara's adept art is in and Ataya's apprentice art is in!
January 25 :: Lyari has grown and we welcome a new character, Whan, to the shop!
January 7 :: Zandalar has been certed!
January 5 :: Shenra's certed!
January 4 :: Tama's certed and Nehelini grows!
December 19th :: Welcome Virtuio to the World of Magesc!
December 16th :: Luka has received her art.
December 14th :: Casseth's master art has arrived.
November 22nd :: Welcome Circe to the World of Magesc.
November 6th :: Tala and Tana have both grown to adept.
October 12th :: Emily and Linnith have received their art and Ysalda has grown.
October 10th :: Leorim has joined the World of Magesc.
October 9th :: We've had a dovaa boy adopted. Welcome Jyotsna to the world!
September 29th :: Kekeovannai has grown to khehorian.
September 17th :: Welcome Roarke to the world.
September 16th :: Tanarah and Talanah have grown. Also, welcome Pitaya to the world!
September 12th :: Cadmus is now part of Magesc.
September 10th :: Welcome Blaylock to the World of Magesc.
September 4th :: Esmeralda is now a master!
September 1st :: World event underway, custom, breeding, and character limit changes announced!
August 31st :: Vyren has grown.
August 30th :: Araceli has grown to master!
August 29th :: Alionce, Nelareth and Astival have grown.
August 25th :: Alabaster has grown!
August 23rd :: Tharor has joined the World of Magesc.
August 16th :: Patreen, Stripes and Ermeda have grown.
August 10th :: Suyadi and Daia's art and certs are in.
June 20th :: Zamanavyi has received her art!
June 10th :: Seareya has joined the ranks of Magesc. Welcome her!
June 1st :: Summer event is now open!
May 27th :: Lithian is now a master!
May 19th :: Asi'wi grew.
May 17th :: Welcome Vesper and Erahn to the World of Magesc.
April 30th :: Welcome Alionse and Mylriss to the World of Magesc.
April 27th :: Welcome Ziqah, Heirass and Rhohani to Magesc.
April 24th :: Welcome La'gann into the world of Magesc.
April 22nd :: Jessamine grows into a lovely young lady and Kuasu, Ysalda, Sevan and Rthyin hatch into the world!
April 17th :: Welcome Tana and Tala to the World of Magesc!
April 15th :: Breedings have been closed and announced. Welcome sisters Tanarah and Talana and brothers Heirass and Rhohani. Along with a new khehora clutch; Ysalda, Kuasu, Sevan and Rthyin.
April 14th :: Malikai, Peralian and Valspar have all grown!
April 6th :: Alduin has grown.
April 5th :: Yhino has joined the world of Magesc.
April 1st :: Welcome Viylahi to the World of Magesc! Honoka has grown.
March 25th :: Roseryn has grown!
March 21st :: After a lengthy wait, for both, Grrel and Lilith's art is in!
March 16th :: Asi'wi's are has come in! Aiolos has grown.
March 14th :: Mirela has grown!
March 12th :: Ahita and Hiyuu have grown!
March 9th :: Ebalia has grown.
February 22nd :: Let's give Janatheil a warm welcome, everyone!
February 20th :: Gideon has joined our ranks!
February 18th :: Hiyuu hatched!
February 15th :: Welcome to the new characters: Liasi, Jessamine, Patreen & Vander!
February 15th :: Ataya's adept art is in!
February 10th :: Keona grew to adept and we have a new character, Ebalia joining the ranks.
January 30 :: Kioda has grown to khehorian and we have a new adoptive, orderite, boy joining the ranks. Welcome Aiolos!
January 28 :: Akara's adept art is in and Ataya's apprentice art is in!
January 25 :: Lyari has grown and we welcome a new character, Whan, to the shop!
January 7 :: Zandalar has been certed!
January 5 :: Shenra's certed!
January 4 :: Tama's certed and Nehelini grows!
2014
December 25 :: Happy Holidays! Congratulations to all of our custom winners and welcome into the world Laesara, Saedaisti, Roseryn, Malikai, Tama, Zandalar, Shenra and Lyari!
October 10 :: Congratulations to Ghouls for winning the Return of the Blood Moon auction! The events are still up until the end of the month and the adventures are up and doable all the way through November! So don't forget to get on those as well!
October 1 :: Return of the Blood Moon event begins!
September 23 :: Raiden and Xenosa certed! Pages 2362!
September 16 :: Merikh is an expert! Page 2350!
September 13 :: Karayan, Kilian, Naita and Skorga are finally certed. Page 2344!
August 31 :: Welcome new staff, Tangled Puppet, reirelight, and Fluffesu! Page 2331!
August 24 :: Casseth is officially an Expert! Page 2323!
August 21 :: Hiring is open once again on page 2321!
August 16 :: Congratulations to torybird, Fluffesu, and Pidgeons Go Meow X3 for winning custom slots, and Tangled Puppet and The Only Black Uke for winning the breeding slot! Art for all new Magescians on page 2316!
August 14 :: Avidri grew to adept, page 2315!
August 6 :: Welcome to the newest addition to our staff! SuggieSarah, GRAPHlTE, and Foltztron!
August 5 :: Keona grows into an Apprentice! Page 2305!
August 1 :: Tallulah grows into a Merkorian! Also, we have Alduin and Kekeovonnai growing to Orakoir! Page 2300!
July 16 :: Congratulations to Echo Danger, Faexa, DraconicFeline, and Ruhane Chiisai on winning our Summer Flatsale!
July 15 :: Changes in Dragon Tears
June 28 :: We have our first Orakoir on the new lines! Welcome Ahita and Mirela! Page 2242!
June 20 :: Ismene grows! Page 2227!
June 18 :: Eku and Esme's baby Minerva grew up! Page 2222!
June 2 :: Khehora Reintroduction Winners announced! 2199 and 2204!
June 1 :: Summer Mara Meta Starts!
May 9 :: Freezer announced: You can now stash an egg for a bit to keep it from hatching!
April 30 :: Flatsale winners announced pg 2112!
April 25 :: Keona has arrived! Page 2101!
April 24 :: Happy second birthday to the wonderful B/C, Magesc! Thank you all for making it the best B/C ever! Lets continue to grow for many years to come!
April 19 :: Avani grows! Page 2084!
April 4 :: Congrats Orpheous Solon for the Breeding win, Congrats to Reilight, Angerora, Xanatara and SwordOfTheDarkOnes for the Custom wins! Pg 2037!
April 1 :: Happy April Fools Day! Also, our Customs/Breeding/Flatsale is all beginning this month to help celebrate our 2 year anniversary on Gaia!
March 25 :: We have growths! Vyren, Merikh, Detraeus, and Maeron officially have grown! Page 1951!
February 26 :: Casseth grows and we introduce Armor! Pg 1892!
February 25 :: Samael has growth to Khehorian! Page 1889.
February :: Various announcements on 1841,42,48,49.
pg1841: Guild master going on Hiatus and ORP happens
pg 1842: Recalculating all EXP to remove the x10 bonus that level 10 had.
pg 1848: EXP recalculating all done.
pg 1849: Lithian and Junjie growths
January 19 :: Casseth and Chelle's Apprentice art is in! Page 1821!
January 14 :: Vyren is in! Page 1814!
January 2 :: Changes are happening, we are getting new lines for the Drakeins and editing them. They are now known as Khehora! We are slowly editing all information to be current. A small rehaul of some other threads is happening as well!
January 1 :: Happy New Years everyone! We have some journals for Vyren, Tohru, Merikh, and Detraeus created, as well as the growths for Maeron, Rowan, and Karayan all on page 1776!
October 10 :: Congratulations to Ghouls for winning the Return of the Blood Moon auction! The events are still up until the end of the month and the adventures are up and doable all the way through November! So don't forget to get on those as well!
October 1 :: Return of the Blood Moon event begins!
September 23 :: Raiden and Xenosa certed! Pages 2362!
September 16 :: Merikh is an expert! Page 2350!
September 13 :: Karayan, Kilian, Naita and Skorga are finally certed. Page 2344!
August 31 :: Welcome new staff, Tangled Puppet, reirelight, and Fluffesu! Page 2331!
August 24 :: Casseth is officially an Expert! Page 2323!
August 21 :: Hiring is open once again on page 2321!
August 16 :: Congratulations to torybird, Fluffesu, and Pidgeons Go Meow X3 for winning custom slots, and Tangled Puppet and The Only Black Uke for winning the breeding slot! Art for all new Magescians on page 2316!
August 14 :: Avidri grew to adept, page 2315!
August 6 :: Welcome to the newest addition to our staff! SuggieSarah, GRAPHlTE, and Foltztron!
August 5 :: Keona grows into an Apprentice! Page 2305!
August 1 :: Tallulah grows into a Merkorian! Also, we have Alduin and Kekeovonnai growing to Orakoir! Page 2300!
July 16 :: Congratulations to Echo Danger, Faexa, DraconicFeline, and Ruhane Chiisai on winning our Summer Flatsale!
July 15 :: Changes in Dragon Tears
June 28 :: We have our first Orakoir on the new lines! Welcome Ahita and Mirela! Page 2242!
June 20 :: Ismene grows! Page 2227!
June 18 :: Eku and Esme's baby Minerva grew up! Page 2222!
June 2 :: Khehora Reintroduction Winners announced! 2199 and 2204!
June 1 :: Summer Mara Meta Starts!
May 9 :: Freezer announced: You can now stash an egg for a bit to keep it from hatching!
April 30 :: Flatsale winners announced pg 2112!
April 25 :: Keona has arrived! Page 2101!
April 24 :: Happy second birthday to the wonderful B/C, Magesc! Thank you all for making it the best B/C ever! Lets continue to grow for many years to come!
April 19 :: Avani grows! Page 2084!
April 4 :: Congrats Orpheous Solon for the Breeding win, Congrats to Reilight, Angerora, Xanatara and SwordOfTheDarkOnes for the Custom wins! Pg 2037!
April 1 :: Happy April Fools Day! Also, our Customs/Breeding/Flatsale is all beginning this month to help celebrate our 2 year anniversary on Gaia!
March 25 :: We have growths! Vyren, Merikh, Detraeus, and Maeron officially have grown! Page 1951!
February 26 :: Casseth grows and we introduce Armor! Pg 1892!
February 25 :: Samael has growth to Khehorian! Page 1889.
February :: Various announcements on 1841,42,48,49.
pg1841: Guild master going on Hiatus and ORP happens
pg 1842: Recalculating all EXP to remove the x10 bonus that level 10 had.
pg 1848: EXP recalculating all done.
pg 1849: Lithian and Junjie growths
January 19 :: Casseth and Chelle's Apprentice art is in! Page 1821!
January 14 :: Vyren is in! Page 1814!
January 2 :: Changes are happening, we are getting new lines for the Drakeins and editing them. They are now known as Khehora! We are slowly editing all information to be current. A small rehaul of some other threads is happening as well!
January 1 :: Happy New Years everyone! We have some journals for Vyren, Tohru, Merikh, and Detraeus created, as well as the growths for Maeron, Rowan, and Karayan all on page 1776!
2013
December 18 :: Ekundayo has grown into Expert and his art is in! Also, our Custom's Month is over, with ALL applicants receiving their quest characters! Congratulations guys! <3
December 1 :: Our Winter Solstice event has begun! Don't forget to check out our Magesc Art Contest information thread and give your opinions as well on Page 1543!
November 26 :: Kavanna is our very first Master! <3
November 3 :: After tons of deliberation over the past few days, we have decided the winners of the event! Welcome Nemophile, a pet dino, and DraconicFeline as the newest owners of these beautiful Magescians! <3 Also, The Only Black Uke is now officially apart of staff! >:3 Lets continue to make Magesc a wonderful place!
October 31 :: Happy Halloween! The Blood Moon Rising event is now over, and judgment is upon us! >:3
October 2 :: Welcome to the new Karayan with his owner, Orpheus Solon. Also, congratulations are in order to Tasinei because Xenosa's art has just arrived! So congratulations to both of you! I can't wait to see more to come! <3
October 1 :: Huge lack of updates...sorry about that! BUT...BUT...we have the Blood Moon events going on now! Enjoy!
July 31 :: All the events are over, and I hope everyone had a blast! META has come to an end and I hope everyone enjoyed! Congratulations to all of our event winners over the course of the different events! Now lets get to RPing! :3
June 1 :: Our newest META and events are going on now!
May 30 :: Official Adrastea Art is in! Thanks Snowy! <3
May 28 :: Signups for the META happening 6/1 and the announcement is @1419!
May 26 :: Kilian is now all officially grown up @1404!
May 23 :: We're starting the thread overhaul today. Hopefully the thread will have it's completed brand new look by the end of the month!
May 9 :: We've opening our hiring thread once more for new ARTISTS who wish to join our ranks! Go apply today!
April 20 :: The 1 Year event is over and it's time to give a warm welcome to our newest additions! Welcome to the club, Pao, kaname, and Auric!
April 1 :: Magesc's 1 Year Anniversary Event is now up and running, called The Dark and Light! Please take a look and if interested, enter some events!
March :: March is our "Work Month" this means that many new things and changes will be occurring throughout the month. Keep a look out for interesting news and watch as we slowly transition into a new era of Magesc!
February 10 :: Congratulations to Lirende on winning the Nakre auction! Also, the Share the Love event is now on as well as our Valentines Day Grams! So come get them while they last!
January 26 :: Hiring is now open once again for new artists and RP managers! COME ON YA'LL! APPLY TODAY!
January 21 :: A HUGE announcement about the Civilian Path and the up and coming Adventures on page 819.
January 15 :: Legend of the Drakein event is now on! The New Beginning's flatsales are over, and the winners will be determined soon! AND DONE, Congratulations go out to Sirene Naiads, Fall of Reason, and Azure Desiderium for winning our New Beginning's flatsale!
January 1 :: Damian is now born! Welcome him with open arms!
December 1 :: Our Winter Solstice event has begun! Don't forget to check out our Magesc Art Contest information thread and give your opinions as well on Page 1543!
November 26 :: Kavanna is our very first Master! <3
November 3 :: After tons of deliberation over the past few days, we have decided the winners of the event! Welcome Nemophile, a pet dino, and DraconicFeline as the newest owners of these beautiful Magescians! <3 Also, The Only Black Uke is now officially apart of staff! >:3 Lets continue to make Magesc a wonderful place!
October 31 :: Happy Halloween! The Blood Moon Rising event is now over, and judgment is upon us! >:3
October 2 :: Welcome to the new Karayan with his owner, Orpheus Solon. Also, congratulations are in order to Tasinei because Xenosa's art has just arrived! So congratulations to both of you! I can't wait to see more to come! <3
October 1 :: Huge lack of updates...sorry about that! BUT...BUT...we have the Blood Moon events going on now! Enjoy!
July 31 :: All the events are over, and I hope everyone had a blast! META has come to an end and I hope everyone enjoyed! Congratulations to all of our event winners over the course of the different events! Now lets get to RPing! :3
June 1 :: Our newest META and events are going on now!
May 30 :: Official Adrastea Art is in! Thanks Snowy! <3
May 28 :: Signups for the META happening 6/1 and the announcement is @1419!
May 26 :: Kilian is now all officially grown up @1404!
May 23 :: We're starting the thread overhaul today. Hopefully the thread will have it's completed brand new look by the end of the month!
May 9 :: We've opening our hiring thread once more for new ARTISTS who wish to join our ranks! Go apply today!
April 20 :: The 1 Year event is over and it's time to give a warm welcome to our newest additions! Welcome to the club, Pao, kaname, and Auric!
April 1 :: Magesc's 1 Year Anniversary Event is now up and running, called The Dark and Light! Please take a look and if interested, enter some events!
March :: March is our "Work Month" this means that many new things and changes will be occurring throughout the month. Keep a look out for interesting news and watch as we slowly transition into a new era of Magesc!
February 10 :: Congratulations to Lirende on winning the Nakre auction! Also, the Share the Love event is now on as well as our Valentines Day Grams! So come get them while they last!
January 26 :: Hiring is now open once again for new artists and RP managers! COME ON YA'LL! APPLY TODAY!
January 21 :: A HUGE announcement about the Civilian Path and the up and coming Adventures on page 819.
January 15 :: Legend of the Drakein event is now on! The New Beginning's flatsales are over, and the winners will be determined soon! AND DONE, Congratulations go out to Sirene Naiads, Fall of Reason, and Azure Desiderium for winning our New Beginning's flatsale!
January 1 :: Damian is now born! Welcome him with open arms!
2012
December 28 :: Welcome Delicate Rose Bud to the Magesc family! <3
December 16 :: Maslin joins Magesc! Welcome ladyumbra! <3 Page 639!
December 5 :: Now we also have our Drakein Event happening! Both events can be found on Page 2!
December 1 :: Finally an update! We have our Winter Solstice Event going on NOW!
August 29 :: Esmeralda's Apprentice art is in! <3 Page 485!
August 27 :: The Beware da Voodoo event is over and a congratulations and welcome are in order for M ii d night M e l o d y and her boy Ekundayo, our resident voodoo boy! <3
August 14 :: A huge welcome to our second custom, Kadryn is now in order! Congratulations robot kitten and welcome to the family! <3
August 1 :: Fresh!Meat event has drawn to a close! Congrats to Tasinei for winning the custom auction and Nikiana for winning the advertising contest!
July 27 :: Cináed has arrived! Congratulations Cyn! :3
July 26 :: Eanah and Fai have arrived! Congratulations Smerdle and Yushika!
July 25 :: The Fresh!Meat flatsale has ended and the winners are Smerdle, Yushika, and c h e e r f u l CYNIC! Congratulations guys!
July 4 :: Elleth's Adept stage is now available!
July 2 :: Please welcome Ismiril to the family! <3
July 1 :: The Fresh!Meat event is now on! Go Go Go!
June 29 :: Ignotus joins the NPC list. >:3 Fear the Black Market Dragon Soul Seller. <3
June 28 :: Official Adept Art of Kavanna has been posted!
June 21 :: Fresh!Meat Event Announced! Page 194!
June 20 :: Welcome Nayal to the family! Page 190!
June 16 :: A congratulations are in order for The -S-tarlit Parade and her beautiful Orderite girl, Althea! Welcome to the family. Page 161.
June 15 :: Just want to welcome our newest owner, Tangled Puppet to the family with Kilian, our Grand Opening event Oblivionite Boy! Congratulations Tang! Page 153.
June 11 :: Samril becomes an Adept!!!
May 15 :: Grand Opening Begins!
April 24 :: Main Thread Set Up - Grand Opening is Underway.
April 9 :: Pre-Opening Event Concluded with Nikiana and Lirende being our first victors! Welcome Samril and Elleth to the World of Magesc!
February 24 :: The Pre-Opening Event Occurred.
February 21 :: Second Interest Thread was created.
December 16 :: Maslin joins Magesc! Welcome ladyumbra! <3 Page 639!
December 5 :: Now we also have our Drakein Event happening! Both events can be found on Page 2!
December 1 :: Finally an update! We have our Winter Solstice Event going on NOW!
August 29 :: Esmeralda's Apprentice art is in! <3 Page 485!
August 27 :: The Beware da Voodoo event is over and a congratulations and welcome are in order for M ii d night M e l o d y and her boy Ekundayo, our resident voodoo boy! <3
August 14 :: A huge welcome to our second custom, Kadryn is now in order! Congratulations robot kitten and welcome to the family! <3
August 1 :: Fresh!Meat event has drawn to a close! Congrats to Tasinei for winning the custom auction and Nikiana for winning the advertising contest!
July 27 :: Cináed has arrived! Congratulations Cyn! :3
July 26 :: Eanah and Fai have arrived! Congratulations Smerdle and Yushika!
July 25 :: The Fresh!Meat flatsale has ended and the winners are Smerdle, Yushika, and c h e e r f u l CYNIC! Congratulations guys!
July 4 :: Elleth's Adept stage is now available!
July 2 :: Please welcome Ismiril to the family! <3
July 1 :: The Fresh!Meat event is now on! Go Go Go!
June 29 :: Ignotus joins the NPC list. >:3 Fear the Black Market Dragon Soul Seller. <3
June 28 :: Official Adept Art of Kavanna has been posted!
June 21 :: Fresh!Meat Event Announced! Page 194!
June 20 :: Welcome Nayal to the family! Page 190!
June 16 :: A congratulations are in order for The -S-tarlit Parade and her beautiful Orderite girl, Althea! Welcome to the family. Page 161.
June 15 :: Just want to welcome our newest owner, Tangled Puppet to the family with Kilian, our Grand Opening event Oblivionite Boy! Congratulations Tang! Page 153.
June 11 :: Samril becomes an Adept!!!
May 15 :: Grand Opening Begins!
April 24 :: Main Thread Set Up - Grand Opening is Underway.
April 9 :: Pre-Opening Event Concluded with Nikiana and Lirende being our first victors! Welcome Samril and Elleth to the World of Magesc!
February 24 :: The Pre-Opening Event Occurred.
February 21 :: Second Interest Thread was created.
2011
December 30 :: Guild Bought and Setup Began
December 22 :: First Interest Thread was created.
December 22 :: First Interest Thread was created.
