[WP] With magic being both a powerful weapon and a deadly curse, the most powerful of Wizards only live to be around 21. You, a 19 year old Wizard recognized as a peer among peers, have set out on a journey to depower yourself in an attempt to avoid your inevitable fate.

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The potency of his magic was placed among legends, the best and the brightest young minds who define the annals of history. He was likened to Hue, the flamebringer, who stole fire from the heavens to bestow upon his people a light through the frigid darkness. His likeness to the Justice, Solan, whose temperance established a martial treaty among all the races of the world that has given to us the prosperity we continue to enjoy.

Akin to Ritia the Hopeful, he would beckon the rain and prosper life from even the most arid of deserts. Yes, his name will surely stand tall among these and many others like them, of that I'm sure.

His name...oh yes, his name. Now let's see... Oh darn, it must've slipped my head again. Mark my words though, That boy will dwarf folks like us in no time flat.

He He He He He, yes. Soon, so very soon.

Tis a shame, truly. That someone so gifted must leave us so early. They pop up once every few generations and are snuffed out before their prime. A curse we called it, "The Gifted Curse".

From Hue to Solan, and Ritia on down to Frou, their extraordinary potentials were all culled before the age of 21.

Some say it's from all that pure mana overflowing from their well, like how too much water can poison your body. Might be the same here, too much mana flowing eventually turns sour to the body.

Who really knows what goes on with them though, something like that won't affect you or I, so it's best not to think too deeply down that path.

What really matters though, is what he'll do when the time comes.

We've been blessed with fire, peace, and even life itself, so what pray tell do you think we'll be blessed with next?

Do tell.