-"So far so good Ted. Are you ready to heat things up?" Confidence were dripping from Desmond's voice as he continued to push the winds back at Ted.
-"Sure! What do you have in mind?" Ted answered curiously. Desmond simply gave a smile as a response, he needed all the focus he could muster. Through his right hand he channeled a gentle flow of mana to heat up the air he kept in place with short bursts of magic through his left hand. Force built up in his hands as the two elements began to merge into a concentrated inferno between his palms. Desmond didn't notice that the class was staring at him intensely through his concentration. "Eh, Desmond? Are you sure about this?" Ted said worried as he took a few steps back covering his face with his arm. A brief moment before the disaster Desmond felt how he had made a serious mistake and could only swallow tightly as the inevitable accident occurred. The force had been building up to a scale beyond Desmond's skills and eventually control was lost, resulting in the spell blowing up in Desmond's face. Shocked and wounded Desmond was sent flying across the roof until he was knocked unconscious by the landing's impact.
He did not know if it was from exhaustion, from built up anger or if he was just fed up with today's receivings but something made Auron snap badly.
-"I'm pretty sure you can't do this. You are a teacher you are supposed to teach and not judge! I am not my father! It is hard enough going to this school because everyone is judging me for my father's actions. Actions he took, not I! Just a reminder to you sir. I did not think that even the teachers would judge a little boy for what his father have done." Many feelings were stirring inside Auron leaving him on the verge of crying for a short moment before he calmed down and looked up with deep sigh and something close to a forlorn expression. The boy could not see beyond the mask, but he could feel how the teacher gritted his teeth in frustration. The room became deathly quiet for longer than Auron felt comfortable with. Nervously Auron felt the air beginning to itch against his skin, how it began smelling rancid and thin. He began feeling nauseous and weak but Auron would not budge, he kept staring at the masked man. The man flew up on his feet making Aurons heart jump twice, never before had he felt so worried for his well being.
-"Fine." The teacher said contempt as he released the spell. Auron breathed heavily as the air around him turned back to normal again. "But know this Zecane: I'll be the one putting you down once you break bad."
-"Duly noted." Auron responded weakly with a discreet smirk.
-"Come back here tomorrow morning and I'll introduce you to the arts. Do not dare to arrive late Zecane." Victoriously Auron walked out the classroom not bothering to say bye to his new unwilling teacher.
Reading wasn't a common skill among the Nords. However Julius was no ordinary Nord, he had been chosen by the elder in his tribe to venture to the famous Lauzurus' school. Loa, as the elder is called, were known to be a bit crazy. Even so Julius and the rest of his tribe respected her greatly for her guidance and commune with mother nature. The Nord boy had very fond memories of her from the few years he had spent with her before he was sent to Lauzurus.
Is that you Julius? Join me by the flames, I have something important to tell you. I've had a vision, the chilling winds have spoken. You Julius are a blessed child just like I was once. There is a place you must go to far beyond hills, the woods and mountains. There lies a place were magic whirls like fish in a thawed lake. Go there and learn the art of our ancestors. When you are stronger than your father return here and save us. From what you ask? You'll see young, you'll see...
The sight of the huge library pulled Julius from his thoughts. Through double doors is the spectacular collection of tomes, scroll, books and other bindings of infinite knowledge. Many Nords would regard this place as a waste of potential but Julius knew better than that. row after row huge bookshelves were lined filled with readables. The library even had a second floor with just even more shelves just as full. This is a sanctuary of knowledge! This place must be worth an immeasurable treasure. In awe Julius entered the library just to soak in the tranquil atmosphere.
-"Can I help you with something?" A girls voice snapped Julius out of his trance.
-"Uh umm, yes! I'm looking for some books about Basic magic." He answered the older girl. She was quite tall with long black hair much similar to Auron's but with more volume. She was wearing a black vest over a gray long dress adorned with incomprehensible text that seemed to shift as you glanced at it.
-"By your looks I can safely guess you're new here right? Welcome to Lauzurus!" She said with a happy voice. "The library is thoroughly sorted in categories after elements, spectrum and other topics like history and geography. It's quite easy to find what you're looking for unless it's very specific. You're free to borrow anything you like as long as you check out with me by the counter over there. However the top floor is off-limits for you, only senior students are allowed to use the books up there."
-"Alright, thank you very much. I didn't catch your name though?"
-"It's Lydia. Have a nice day Julius!" The girl left Julius to return to the counter where other students needed her assistance. Wait! How did she know my name? Bah, never mind. Let's find some books about Basic magic.
Following the rows Julius found what he was looking for under the Potent spectrum, Basic magic shelf. The Enchanter's handbook to usefulness, could this be it? Picking down the book from the tall shelf Julius quickly flipped through it to confirm that this was indeed a beginner's guide to the Basic element.
-"Julius! There you are!" Ted's shouts broke the calm atmosphere in the library gathering upset looks from others enjoying their moment of respite.
-"Calm down Ted!" Julius hushed the pale and stressed boy quickly. "What got you so riled up?"
-"It's Desmond! He blew up!"
-"What!?" The Nord accidentally bursts out. "Do you mean he literally blew up?"
-"I'll try to explain on the way, hurry!"
-"Alright! I'm going, just let me fix this one thing first." With great speed Julius checked out the book with Lydia and hurried to catch up with Ted who was already running down the corridors. "What really happened to Desmond Ted!?" Julius ask Ted as he catches up with him.
-"I don't know! He tried doing some cool spell during our class but it failed in some way. The spell blew up right in his face I... I could barely recognize him his eyes had liked popped in their sockets and his face was burnt to charcoal or something It was super scary!"
Guess magic isn't all roses and sunshine...
The two boys stormed through the door to the nurse's office.
-"Is he okay!?" Ted asked desperately holding back his tears. The small office had three beds for wounded, two free and one occupied by what one would assume is Desmond. By Desmond's bed stood a white dressed older women with gray hair tucked tightly into a bun to keep it up.
-"He'll be fine, don't you worry." She said with a kind voice. "Nothing serious were damage by the explosion, except for his eyes of course. Luckily Hans had a few spare. Let's hope our brave boy Desmond here is fine with two different eye colours."
-"What a relief. You must be really good at magic." Julius said as he walked up next to bed. Desmond was laying awfully still there, his face completely wrapped in blood soaked bandage.
-"Only the best for Lauzurus. He'll be able to attend lessons again tomorrow afternoon."
-"So soon!? I mean he was pretty messed up when he got here." Ted cut in a little less worried than before.
-"If he does not feel up to it he can tell me tomorrow, I promise to take good care of your friend. Now let's give him some rest."
The two boys left the nurse's office relieved to know their friend is going to be fine. Together they walked back to campus, exhausted from today's endeavors.
-"Are you going to be okay Ted?" Julius asked ceoncerned for the little boy before they split up.
-"I think so. No doubt I'll have nightmares about it though! Thanks Julius, you're a cool guy!"
-"Don't sweat it. I'll see you around." When Ted was out of sight Julius walked up the porch and inside his cabin. Inside were Auron and James who pretended none of them were actually there.
-"Where are the homeless one? I thought he was with you." Auron asked upon noticing Desmond's absence.
-"He got into a magical accident, quite nasty actually. He'll be back on his feet tomorrow so no worries." Julius gave Auron a mean look.
-"I'm glad he's okay. How was your day?" James asks over his shoulder as he is fidgeting with something on the opposite wall.
-"Rather uneventful actually. What are you up to over there?"
-"I'm putting up this almanac. I thought we could use it to keep track of which classes we are going to attend and other important events."
-"That's pretty clever! Got any of those coming up?"
-"Actually we do. In five weeks there will be an examination for all apprentice students. If you pass you'll be promoted to junior student."
-"How come we haven't heard any of this?" Auron looks up skeptically at James.
-"I overheard one of my teacher speaking to Jan about it. Now how about you write up your schedule?" James hands a pen over to Julius.
Hmm...
Desmond
(Choose classes for the week)
*Well being decreased.*
*New theory acquired!*
Auron
(Choose classes for the week)
*Charisma increased!*
Julius
(Choose classes for the week)
*B.Magic book added to inventory!*
-"Sure! What do you have in mind?" Ted answered curiously. Desmond simply gave a smile as a response, he needed all the focus he could muster. Through his right hand he channeled a gentle flow of mana to heat up the air he kept in place with short bursts of magic through his left hand. Force built up in his hands as the two elements began to merge into a concentrated inferno between his palms. Desmond didn't notice that the class was staring at him intensely through his concentration. "Eh, Desmond? Are you sure about this?" Ted said worried as he took a few steps back covering his face with his arm. A brief moment before the disaster Desmond felt how he had made a serious mistake and could only swallow tightly as the inevitable accident occurred. The force had been building up to a scale beyond Desmond's skills and eventually control was lost, resulting in the spell blowing up in Desmond's face. Shocked and wounded Desmond was sent flying across the roof until he was knocked unconscious by the landing's impact.
He did not know if it was from exhaustion, from built up anger or if he was just fed up with today's receivings but something made Auron snap badly.
-"I'm pretty sure you can't do this. You are a teacher you are supposed to teach and not judge! I am not my father! It is hard enough going to this school because everyone is judging me for my father's actions. Actions he took, not I! Just a reminder to you sir. I did not think that even the teachers would judge a little boy for what his father have done." Many feelings were stirring inside Auron leaving him on the verge of crying for a short moment before he calmed down and looked up with deep sigh and something close to a forlorn expression. The boy could not see beyond the mask, but he could feel how the teacher gritted his teeth in frustration. The room became deathly quiet for longer than Auron felt comfortable with. Nervously Auron felt the air beginning to itch against his skin, how it began smelling rancid and thin. He began feeling nauseous and weak but Auron would not budge, he kept staring at the masked man. The man flew up on his feet making Aurons heart jump twice, never before had he felt so worried for his well being.
-"Fine." The teacher said contempt as he released the spell. Auron breathed heavily as the air around him turned back to normal again. "But know this Zecane: I'll be the one putting you down once you break bad."
-"Duly noted." Auron responded weakly with a discreet smirk.
-"Come back here tomorrow morning and I'll introduce you to the arts. Do not dare to arrive late Zecane." Victoriously Auron walked out the classroom not bothering to say bye to his new unwilling teacher.
Reading wasn't a common skill among the Nords. However Julius was no ordinary Nord, he had been chosen by the elder in his tribe to venture to the famous Lauzurus' school. Loa, as the elder is called, were known to be a bit crazy. Even so Julius and the rest of his tribe respected her greatly for her guidance and commune with mother nature. The Nord boy had very fond memories of her from the few years he had spent with her before he was sent to Lauzurus.
Is that you Julius? Join me by the flames, I have something important to tell you. I've had a vision, the chilling winds have spoken. You Julius are a blessed child just like I was once. There is a place you must go to far beyond hills, the woods and mountains. There lies a place were magic whirls like fish in a thawed lake. Go there and learn the art of our ancestors. When you are stronger than your father return here and save us. From what you ask? You'll see young, you'll see...
The sight of the huge library pulled Julius from his thoughts. Through double doors is the spectacular collection of tomes, scroll, books and other bindings of infinite knowledge. Many Nords would regard this place as a waste of potential but Julius knew better than that. row after row huge bookshelves were lined filled with readables. The library even had a second floor with just even more shelves just as full. This is a sanctuary of knowledge! This place must be worth an immeasurable treasure. In awe Julius entered the library just to soak in the tranquil atmosphere.
-"Can I help you with something?" A girls voice snapped Julius out of his trance.
-"Uh umm, yes! I'm looking for some books about Basic magic." He answered the older girl. She was quite tall with long black hair much similar to Auron's but with more volume. She was wearing a black vest over a gray long dress adorned with incomprehensible text that seemed to shift as you glanced at it.
-"By your looks I can safely guess you're new here right? Welcome to Lauzurus!" She said with a happy voice. "The library is thoroughly sorted in categories after elements, spectrum and other topics like history and geography. It's quite easy to find what you're looking for unless it's very specific. You're free to borrow anything you like as long as you check out with me by the counter over there. However the top floor is off-limits for you, only senior students are allowed to use the books up there."
-"Alright, thank you very much. I didn't catch your name though?"
-"It's Lydia. Have a nice day Julius!" The girl left Julius to return to the counter where other students needed her assistance. Wait! How did she know my name? Bah, never mind. Let's find some books about Basic magic.
Following the rows Julius found what he was looking for under the Potent spectrum, Basic magic shelf. The Enchanter's handbook to usefulness, could this be it? Picking down the book from the tall shelf Julius quickly flipped through it to confirm that this was indeed a beginner's guide to the Basic element.
-"Julius! There you are!" Ted's shouts broke the calm atmosphere in the library gathering upset looks from others enjoying their moment of respite.
-"Calm down Ted!" Julius hushed the pale and stressed boy quickly. "What got you so riled up?"
-"It's Desmond! He blew up!"
-"What!?" The Nord accidentally bursts out. "Do you mean he literally blew up?"
-"I'll try to explain on the way, hurry!"
-"Alright! I'm going, just let me fix this one thing first." With great speed Julius checked out the book with Lydia and hurried to catch up with Ted who was already running down the corridors. "What really happened to Desmond Ted!?" Julius ask Ted as he catches up with him.
-"I don't know! He tried doing some cool spell during our class but it failed in some way. The spell blew up right in his face I... I could barely recognize him his eyes had liked popped in their sockets and his face was burnt to charcoal or something It was super scary!"
Guess magic isn't all roses and sunshine...
The two boys stormed through the door to the nurse's office.
-"Is he okay!?" Ted asked desperately holding back his tears. The small office had three beds for wounded, two free and one occupied by what one would assume is Desmond. By Desmond's bed stood a white dressed older women with gray hair tucked tightly into a bun to keep it up.
-"He'll be fine, don't you worry." She said with a kind voice. "Nothing serious were damage by the explosion, except for his eyes of course. Luckily Hans had a few spare. Let's hope our brave boy Desmond here is fine with two different eye colours."
-"What a relief. You must be really good at magic." Julius said as he walked up next to bed. Desmond was laying awfully still there, his face completely wrapped in blood soaked bandage.
-"Only the best for Lauzurus. He'll be able to attend lessons again tomorrow afternoon."
-"So soon!? I mean he was pretty messed up when he got here." Ted cut in a little less worried than before.
-"If he does not feel up to it he can tell me tomorrow, I promise to take good care of your friend. Now let's give him some rest."
The two boys left the nurse's office relieved to know their friend is going to be fine. Together they walked back to campus, exhausted from today's endeavors.
-"Are you going to be okay Ted?" Julius asked ceoncerned for the little boy before they split up.
-"I think so. No doubt I'll have nightmares about it though! Thanks Julius, you're a cool guy!"
-"Don't sweat it. I'll see you around." When Ted was out of sight Julius walked up the porch and inside his cabin. Inside were Auron and James who pretended none of them were actually there.
-"Where are the homeless one? I thought he was with you." Auron asked upon noticing Desmond's absence.
-"He got into a magical accident, quite nasty actually. He'll be back on his feet tomorrow so no worries." Julius gave Auron a mean look.
-"I'm glad he's okay. How was your day?" James asks over his shoulder as he is fidgeting with something on the opposite wall.
-"Rather uneventful actually. What are you up to over there?"
-"I'm putting up this almanac. I thought we could use it to keep track of which classes we are going to attend and other important events."
-"That's pretty clever! Got any of those coming up?"
-"Actually we do. In five weeks there will be an examination for all apprentice students. If you pass you'll be promoted to junior student."
-"How come we haven't heard any of this?" Auron looks up skeptically at James.
-"I overheard one of my teacher speaking to Jan about it. Now how about you write up your schedule?" James hands a pen over to Julius.
Hmm...
Desmond
(Choose classes for the week)
*Well being decreased.*
*New theory acquired!*
Auron
(Choose classes for the week)
*Charisma increased!*
Julius
(Choose classes for the week)
*B.Magic book added to inventory!*
