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[h3]Focus of the First Apprentice[/h3]

[hr][INDENT][sup][COLOR=silver][b]TIME:[/b] [i] Present[/i] | [b]LOCATION:[/b] [i]The Dragons Foot - Talemon - Present[/i] | [b]INTERACTION:[/b] [i]None[/i][/COLOR][/sup][/INDENT]
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Upon returning to Talemon Ikarus was faced with mortal life on Galbar. They were in a poor state and even as Ikarus witnessed the blessings of the divine upon them it was still unclear to their success. Since their meeting near the Giant's Bath Ikarus has stayed out of the way from the comings and goings of the others tending mostly to his own studies, if he was to remain he would need to prove his worth more than granting one blessing to one Mortal. For most of his days he sat isolated from the world deep in meditative thought allowing the Mana around him to flow as he felt himself become a central focal point of the natural Mana. He was not sure how long he had been sitting like this when a curiosity somehow broke his concentration. A mortal, a Pygmy as he heard Any call them, standing at his feet staring up at the Great Wyrm.

[Color=gold]"Why do you stare mortal?"[/color]

"You are strange great spirit."

[I]'An odd choice of words for one that you call "Great Spirit." '[/i] mused Ikarus.

This one was different. It seemed not to necessarily bend to conformity of its life. While still beholden to Anu's reign and carries itself to his standards, there was a difference in his soul almost. Peering into what Mana held for this creature, Ikarus saw that this particular Pygmies Mana reserve was more than the others that he had witnessed in and around Talemon. He was neither exceptionally taller or stronger than his kin but his mind seemed sharper than the rest, as far as he could tell. His hands were thick from attending his duties and his fur seemed especially thick almost like an extra layer of minor protection.

[Color=gold]"What is your name mortal? Has your King granted you a name?"[/color]

"This one is called M'Bani...Great Spirit"

This time a proper kowtow was given, almost as if it finally dawned on him that he was to still show respect to this newcomer as he was to his king. Something that Ikarus was not used to dealing with. [I]'Let us see what potential he has.'[/i]

[Color=gold]"Alright M'Bani since you find me strange you shall work for me now. I have many things to do and I will require someone to serve these needs. Come, there is much to do."[/color]

Grabbing M'Bani and taking off towards the center of Talemon in view, and to the surprise of many. Placing the confused pygmy down Ikarus gathered a view of the area including Tal Eren sizing up the scale of what was around him. An idea had been dancing through his thoughts for a time and it was time to test the limits of what his imagination could do.

[Color=gold]"M'Bani, you serve a mighty king, a being of mighty creation. There is, however, a limit to what he can deal with. Your king can only deal with matters directly within his view but the people as a whole will need protecting and for all his strength he won't be able to be everywhere simultaneously."[/color]

Channeling the Mana in the area and infusing it with his own personal supply Ikarus began creating a field of invisible force around the city. The pale blue energy formed around the perimeter of the city and slowly grew into a crested dome which peaked over the caster. As it grew M'Bani began to see the strangest sight, as the dome grew it appeared that whisping smoke moved through the barrier itself billowing and flowing. Taking shapes of hands and strange symbols that he had never seen as if the Great Spirit was imparting some deep and unknown thing. M'Bani was utterly moved by the sight. When he was finished Ikarus peered down at the gawking mortal as he searched for the words to convey his astonishment.

"G..Great Spirit….what..is this?"

[Color=gold]"This is a barrier that should protect those unable to fight and secure the buildings that we have erected. These people are now my people, these buildings my buildings. I want to see them stand for eons to come. Is this something that you feel like you wish for as well?"[/color]

"Yes Great Spirit!"

[Color=gold]"Then we have much to do my apprentice. There are an infinite mysteries to solve and we have a people to protect. First go and tell the King what has happened here and what we have accomplished, next we need to see the extent of what this barrier can handle. Go now."[/color]

With the giddiness of a child M'Bani ran off towards Tal Eren to report the amazing things he had seen. This thing...this barrier, it should protect the people against simple threats but enemies have a way of growing stronger as soon as defenses are put up. The thought this barrier may eventually fail one day was already causing the Prime Magician a great deal of stress. They spent the rest of the day testing the limits of the barrier to see what it could withstand. While he was certain that the deities would be able to easily disintegrate such a small thing the mortals of this world should not be able to penetrate so easily. Back at his sectioned corner of Talemon Ikarus gazed at his creation and had to smirk even if it was internally, this was the first thing that Mana had produced that could produce tangible results and he couldn't help but be pleased with himself. This was going to require more research.



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[*]Ikarus followed Anu back to Talemon.
[*]Isolating himself to a sense of meditative study Ikarus watches the pygmies go about their daily lives. 
[*]One pygmy in particular M'Bani takes interest in Ikarus
[*]In a brief exchange Ikarus notices that M'Bani is different than the others and decides to take him on as an apprentice.
[*]Finally taking action Ikarus erectus a barrier around Talemon as a form of protection, creating a new school of magic.
[*]Tests the extent of the barrier. Holds up to primitive mortal weapons.
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[*]1 MP 4 FP
[*]Creates a barrier around Talemon
[*] Nested
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[*]1MP 3FP
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[*]New school of magic
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[*][color=lightblue]Abjuration[/color] - 
The School of Abjuration emphasizes magic that blocks, banishes, or protects. Detractors of this school say that its tradition is about denial, negation rather than positive assertion. You understand, however, that ending harmful effects, protecting the weak, and banishing evil influences is anything but a philosophical void. It is a proud and respected vocation.
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