[center][h2][b]Kareet of Arcaeda[/b][/h2][/center]

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“Magic was discovered right before the fall of the Kolodon Empire, three and a half centuries ago. Or, that is what history tells us. According to Shirik’s claims, they were Awakened to Heat magic during Kolodon’s conquest of the Myriad, a thousand years before that. In any case, magic was not known widely to the world until a few centuries ago.” Kareet answered Itxaro.

What Itxaro said conjured up ideas that Kareet had never considered before. She was certainly aware of the power of lightning, but to her experience, it was always something that was fleeting. Sure, she could hold lightning for a time, but that was something that required persistent concentration and effort. To do so passively was a new idea to her, and based on how Itxaro described these inventions of her society, electricity had capabilities she would not have imagined. 

Kareet would have had another dozen or so questions for Itxaro, not the least of which being why her notebook would have been any more flammable here than anywhere else, but the Human’s attention was soon pulled towards this demonstration Nellara was giving to Vigdis. Kareet had been half paying attention to what they had been doing nearby, so she gathered that they wanted to judge the power of Nellara’s lightning. Kareet had not known their exact motivations at first, but after listening to Itxaro, she felt she was starting to get a good idea. If she was right, this could be useful. 

“We can make stronger lightning than that.” Kareet chimed in. “If we really want to give them a show, Castigator, then we should coordinate our casting. I am guessing you are trained in coordinated casting, yes? Everyone will just need to back away to a safe distance.”

Out of the corner of a couple of her eyes, Kareet could see Silbermine and some of his entourage on approach. In truth, Kareet did not care if he spoke to the Humans or not, as long as his intrusions did not disturb her business.