mountain_sage | Entries tagged with written

Current Mood: refreshed

Great Dragon...

I've been thinking of something that was discussed some time ago...particularly of the transition between our own worlds and this one. People have come and gone from this world, but most of them lack the memory of having been here before.

This disturbs me greatly, the idea of losing the memories we gain in this world. I need to return to Magvel as soon as possible to fulfill my duty, but I'd not want to forget my time here. I had believed that my experience here would make me stronger, so that I may be better prepared to face what awaits me in my own world. But if we lose these memories, will our existence here be meaningless? The friends we've made, the knowledge we've learned, any strength we've found will be for naught. On the other hand, could it be different for different people? Are there any who were able to recall their time here upon returning to their own world?

The experiences throughout one's life, both good and bad, determine how we develop as individuals. To lose all of that is just...

[He trails off, as he ponders a word to describe the feeling of losing memories. Yet all he can draw is a blank...]

[Sometime later, after he recovers from his DP removal aftereffects, Saleh heads to the Battle Dome. He sets up the simplest scenario; a wide grassy field, with a slow-moving rotted zombie as his sole opponent. Saleh stands a good distance from the enemy with his Divine tome in hand. He casts his spell; a ball of light fires up from where he stands, dropping down on the creature. The zombie is instantly killed by the attack. Satisfied that his light magic ability has been restored, Saleh ends the scenario and leaves the simulation room.]

[It'll be easy to catch him going to or from the Battle Dome.]

Current Mood: contemplative

[Saleh starts his day by going to the Barracks, working on the mastery of his magic. He easily casts Elfire on the dummy, burning it to a crisp. And then he pulls out his Divine tome and extends his arm to cast the spell...but nothing happens. Startled, he tries again, but still no result. He then glances down at the incantation in the pages, and he could feel it. The deep understanding of the spell is lost. Guess who just discovered his death penalty.]

[Putting his tome away, he brings out his staff and releases its magic briefly. He sighs with relief; at least he can still heal. He takes a break from his training and picks up his journal.]

[Written]

Great Dragon...it seems I can no longer wield light-based magic. I can only assume that this is the penalty I have suffered for my recent death.

I had believed that I would give my life for my duty, to protect Lady Myrrh without hesitation. But my death these weeks past has made me rethink this. I gave my life to save Rydia without a second thought, an admittedly reckless move on my part. I just couldn't let her die. That was my only thought.

In my own world, I would not have the opportunity to reflect upon this. If anything, this makes me fear death even more. Soldiers would give their lives to protect their country, their families, their honor. I had felt the same. However, if I do lose my life, I can no longer fulfill my duty. It is a sacrifice that cannot be undone. And if this leads to failure, then the sacrifice would be for naught.

I realize that sometimes sacrifices must be made, but a life is too precious. One must think more carefully about making that ultimate sacrifice.

Great Dragon, I am so torn. Does this make me a coward?

Current Mood: scared

Hmm...these are certainly not the most favorable battle conditions. Given that we'll be left in that rainforest instead of returning to our rooms each night, I should be grateful for the short duration of this draft. I've never seen such an environment in Magvel. I'll have my staff on hand to cure any poisonous effects, but those other diseases mentioned, we should remain wary of.

I'll certainly need to stick with a group to survive this one. I must admit that I am rather...afraid. Great Dragon protect us all...

Current Mood: confused

[This past love experiment has left Saleh quite confused, to say the least.]

So this was it? It was just like Rydia said; I felt like a part of me was missing that I had not been aware of, and I had felt complete. But now that feeling is gone.

Is this what love is, an emotion that rises and falls like the sun?

[But there had to be a way to make it last, right? However, given how sudden this was, it still felt so wrong.]

Colette…forgive me. My feelings were inappropriate. Though I bear no ill will, I no longer feel the way I did. I beg your understanding.

Current Mood: curious

Nearly six months have passed since I was brought here. I wonder what has become of Magvel in that time. Prince Ephraim was here when I arrived, but he was from the future. He said it was a good future, so has the crisis passed by now? Was I there when the crisis passed?

If people are brought here from different time points, how does that affect the time in our own worlds? Is it possible for us to be here and to be in their own worlds at the same time? Is it possible to know?

[He doesn't really expect it to be possible, but he would appreciate any input.]

[If anyone wishes to chat with him in person, he'll be sitting in front of the fountain in the plaza, letting the outdoor nature caress his senses. He takes in the sound of the fountain, and feels the cold air around him. He's used to the cold after living in the mountains throughout his life, and his cape keeps him warm enough.]

Current Mood: determined

[Written]

There have been quite a few new arrivals in Luceti in the past week. I would keep watch for them, as well as those returned from their kidnappings. I almost wish I could see someone from my own world, but this is not the place for them to be. To wish them here would be selfish.

This last experiment has given me a new resolve. We have faced trying hardships in the past month alone, so it is doubtless that there will be more hardships ahead. May we grow stronger and wiser from it all. We are here to help one another, and together we will persevere.

[/Written]

[Action]

[Today the sage can be found sitting by the lake, enjoying the peace and quiet, something he hasn't seen in Luceti for a while. Feel free to join him.]

Current Mood: contemplative

The terrible earthquake, the monster invasion, this recent experiment. Needless to say, it's been a trying time for all of us.

Although I was unaffected in this experiment, it made me realize how little I know of my friends here. Even in my own world, I hadn't taken the time to know many people. I had been so consumed with my own responsibilities, from training my student to caring for the elder. My duty also had me traveling across the continent.

However, while I am trapped in this world, I…I would like to know my friends better. It pains me that the people at home must fare without me. Lady Myrrh… At least…

[There's a pause in the writing as another revelation seems to hit him.]

Prince Ephraim…I've not heard from him in some time. Could he have been…?

[The writing stops, as Saleh suspects that the prince may have been sent home, but a Malnosso kidnapping is also just as likely. As such, he's not sure how to finish that question.]

Current Mood: tired

Ceodore, Rydia…I'm leaving the clinic now. Thank you for everything.

[Although directed to said people, it's not filtered.]

[After sleeping for several days straight, Saleh leaves the clinic to exercise his muscles and get them back into working order. He's just walking lightly around the plaza fountain now, watching his legs carefully as he puts one foot in front of the other. After a few minutes, weakness and exhaustion get the better of him again, and he sits on a bench to take a breather. He still looks tired and pale, but otherwise he's doing much better than before.]

[He pauses, pulling out his journal to address a minor question to the general population.]

How much time has passed?

Current Mood: determined

[After healing Rydia upon her return from her mallynapping, Saleh has been reflecting on the experience.]

I understand that it is commonplace for people to be kidnapped and then returned to the forest in poor condition. I recently healed someone after such an incident, but I wonder if there are more people out there. I cannot ignore those people who may need assistance.

I need to know, how fares Rydia?

Current Mood: curious

Communication through books…I certainly have not seen anything like that in my world. It is truly beneficial, I will grant that. These other appliances…this "electricity"…I must say I'm not too fond of it. From what I can make of it, it appears to be a new form of material wealth.

[Saleh is at the barracks testing out his magic tomes. He outstretches his hand, and a bolt of lightning crashes down from above, zapping the training dummy and scorching it. Had his powers been at full scale, the dummy would have been obliterated. Saleh paused to study the damage.]

So it's true…our power is not as potent here.

Current Mood: hungry
Current Location: the forest

[This is totally unfiltered, because Saleh hasn't learned how to filter yet.]

Luceti…a world entirely separate from Magvel. Unbelievable. I still don't understand how I wound up here.

It's been three days. I haven't eaten at all since I've been here. I should find the village soon, as this hunger is beginning to take its toll.

[With the weather finally cleared, Saleh has finally come down from the mountains and is now dragging himself through the forest due west as directed by Ephraim. Climbing down the mountain is an exhausting feat, even for one who lives in the mountains. Between that and the hunger, Saleh's strength is almost depleted. Luckily, he spots a river nearby and makes a beeline for it. He falls to his knees, dropping the journal on the ground beside him, opening it. And then he gathers the water into his hands and drinks it eagerly. He'll repeat the drinking from his hands, catching his breath in between.]

[Are there any New Feather stations nearby? Will anyone help out a hungry New Feather?]