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[mountain_sage]

[Well, it's been almost a month since Saleh had received the Excalibur tome. It was past time that he tried it out, to see if he was ready to use it, or otherwise see where he stands in his magic studies.]

[So he heads to the Battle Dome and programs a basic scene, an open field of grass and clear blue skies. He feels the breeze blowing softly around him...it's perfect.]

[Opening the green tome, he studies it intently, and then extends his free hand, concentrating. However, nothing happens. No manipulation of the wind. Just the gentle breeze blowing as nature wills it. After a moment, Saleh gives up, catching his breath.]

So I'm not yet ready...

[He ends the simulation and steps out, still staring at the cover of the tome. He may not be able to wield it, but he can feel how close he is. So much power, so close, and yet so far away. Saleh can't help but feel the desire to wield this sacred power. Perhaps Kain was right, this was something worth striving for. He has reasons to continue his training and improve. The Excalibur spell was only one of them. The other reason was that his student had arrived. By training Ewan, he could train himself further. They would both become more powerful.]

[But all of that would happen in due time. Saleh gently closes the tome and begins to leave the Battle Dome. He can be caught as he leaves, or later sitting by the fountain plaza.]

Comments

[spohkh]

[Spock was walking by the simulation rooms when a young man stepped out... holding a book and looking rather.... disappointed.]

Greetings... are you well?

[mountain_sage]

Hmm?

[On the contrary, Saleh isn't that disappointed. Well, maybe a little, but it's a minor thing. He has more reasons to be glad.]

Hello...I'm fine.

[spohkh]

I do not believe we have met... I am Spock, may I inquire as to your name?

[mountain_sage]

I am Saleh. It's good to make your acquaintance, Mister Spock. What brings you here today?

[spohkh]

It is well to make your acquaintance Mister Saleh... I run several simulations here, and I was making some programming adjustments...

May I inquire the same for you?

[mountain_sage]

I was attempting to try out a new spell.

[He glances down at his tome again.]

But it seems that I am not worthy of it yet.

[spohkh]

Not worthy? Is the spell itself sentient? [Spock's curiosity was piqued as he pointedly looked at the Tome in Saleh's hands.]

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[winds_voice]

[Have an Eley (in a more human form this time) just wandering in from the forest and past the Dome. He doesn't expect to see anyone in particular but can't help but notice the familiar figure of Saleh exiting the building and carrying... something that looked like a large book? He seems rather fixated on it, and the Spirit can't help but feel curious himself now, so he approaches to see what this is about.]

Saleh? What do you have there?

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[mountain_sage]

This?

[Saleh holds up the tome, showing him the green crescent embedded on the cover.]

This is Excalibur, a wind-based spell, and a sacred twin relic of Jehanna.

[The very one that Ewan had mentioned.]

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[winds_voice]

[Ah yes, his student had mentioned wind-based magic... and its apparent difficulty as well. He looked over the book and that green symbol on the front.]

Do all of your spells come from books?

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[mountain_sage]

Yes...in my world, the magic comes from these books, at least for offensive spells.

[He'll put away his Excalibur tome and pulls out his other tomes, one at a time. He pulls out Thunder, Elfire, Divine, and Fimbulvetr. The element of each tome is evident by the color of the tome itself, and the symbols on the covers.]

I can also use staves for healing.

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[winds_voice]

[The idea seemed to fascinate him.]

I did not know that books could harbour such power. There are no such spells in Aether. The people look to us for 'magic', though really it is our innate ability as Spirits, granted by the planet itself.

Hmm, how does a stave work differently? I wonder what else could be used to generate this magic.

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[mountain_sage]

It seems to be exclusive to my own world. The magic users I have met here are able to use magic without such equipment, and that is rather fascinating to me.

Though I am slowly learning magic from the Filial spirits, I am not as proficient on its use, so I still rely quite heavily on these tomes. With my student newly arrived here, perhaps I shall step up on my own training, as well as teaching him.

[eagerstudent]

[Guess who followed you and was watching the whole time, Saleh? Ewan smiles a little, making his presence known.]

You looked really cool with it, at least...

[mountain_sage]

[Glancing up at his student.]

You need not look so down, Ewan.

[eagerstudent]

I-I'm not down! I just...feel bad it didn't work for you!

[mountain_sage]

But you don't have to feel bad. I'm just not ready to use it yet. Though one day, I will be.

[eagerstudent]

Yeah...you will be. You're the best sage their is, there's no way you won't be!

[mountain_sage]

[Oh Ewan, you and your praises...]

Hmm. In the meantime, how are you progressing in your studies?

[mistlegacy]

[Spotting Saleh by the fountain, Rydia perks up as she exits the grocery store with a plump bag. New pets don't feed themselves, after all. Waving, she approaches.]

Hello!

[mountain_sage]

[Saleh glances over at the familiar voice with a smile of his own. One might note that he looks quite content, more so than he ever has.]

Rydia. Grocery shopping, are you?

[mistlegacy]

Oh, yes. We have a few more mouths to feed, now. You should stop by and see them, when you're up to it.

[She tilts her head.]

You seem well....

[mountain_sage]

Ah, do you mean Kain's new pet dragon? Or are there more?

[He bows his head.]

Yes...I do have reasons to be glad right now.

[mistlegacy]

I have a white chicobo from home, as well.

[She holds off on explaining the importance of that for the moment, though.]

Oh? What's happened, Saleh?

[mountain_sage]

I have acquired a new spell.

[He'll bring out his Excalibur tome to show her.]

Also, my student has arrived here from my world.