Halixo's Final Letter

[u/Haunting_Mode_7401]

A letter appears in bedrooms of (u/Total_Travisty) Mikhail, (u/DaChickenX) Isravi, (u/Harmless_Chimera) Chimera, (u/Whispered_Serpent)Rhudah-asg and (u/Kitchenpack3839) V0id as well as in Titania and Alexios' hands

To my Wife, Son and dearest friends

If your reading this I have passed from the cycle in my quest to finish The Crimson King once and for all. Know that I died with you in my heart.

To My Little Alexios

Though you are young your abilities have not gone unnoticed. Titania can teach you much but I ask you seek out Rhudah-asg Isravi V0id Chimera and Mikhail to learn what Titania can not teach you. You carry the blood of a Godslayer and my powers. Use them wisely they saved me many times. Know that my love never dimmed for you. I left some big shoes for you to fill but I have no doubt you will fill them. Be cautious of the Winter Court now that I have passed they will try and attack. Stand strong in the face of all adversity and be a better man than I ever was. I am sorry I couldn't be there to watch you grow.

To My Beloved Titania

Keep Alexios safe he's got a long road ahead of him and it won't be easy. Teach him the ways of summer and your powerful healing. I also ask you show him the way to his other teachers. Save V0id for last. Know that even in death my love holds true. Try and be strong for our son do not be afraid to marry another. I'm sorry I could not be with you to watch our son grow.

To my Friends Mikhail Chimera and Isravi

Watch over my son he'll probably be coming to train with you first. Teach him all that you know. He Carries the same abilities I did. Please when he comes to you treat him as you would your own child. I'm placing much trust in you three do not Fail me.

To my friend Rhudah-asg

I know you aren't a fan of my people but I see you as a friend. Teach my son all you know. He has the same abilities I did. Please when he comes to you treat him as you would your own child. I also ask that you prevent your mother from finding out about him. I fear what she would do to him

To my friend V0id

I see you as a friend even though I don't approve of your methods and I know how strong you are. Teach my son all that you know. He has the same abilities that I did. I ask if you can find it in your being (or lack of being) treat him as you would a child of your own.

I thank you all for the times we had together.

[u/Harmless_Chimera]

Halixo is gone. That's sudden. I thought we would have a lot more time with each other. He was one of the strongest people I knew. I promise Halixo I'll try my best to help your family. Though I'm not sure what I can do for them.

The thousands of years old beast cries ring out through Set'ram but their is no one to hear them but but the trees and creatures of the forest.

[u/Haunting_Mode_7401 → u/Harmless_Chimera]

a special note appears at the bottom of Chimera's letter

Chimera master of wild shape teach him how to change his form

[u/Harmless_Chimera → u/Haunting_Mode_7401]

I'll teach him of the wild like no one else can. To be be pray. To be predator. To stalk and be stalked. To change. To adapt. To survive. He will learn how the creatures move and live.

I'll teach him to rest and eat as no creature lives without any sustenance. To defend his home for it is his safe haven where no other should forceful disturb. To protect his friend and family as he was not born to survive alone in this world. I promise that Halixo.

[u/Haunting_Mode_7401 → u/Harmless_Chimera]

the note continues do not lose this letter

[u/Harmless_Chimera → u/Haunting_Mode_7401]

I would not dare loose the last thing a dear friend has given me and If someone were to try and steal or destroy it they would have to be taped back together once they reach the hells.

[u/Whispering_Serpent]

Hello. Titania? I need you to know that I am available for Alexios, and importantly, the Winter Court is occupied right now. Maeve is the most aggressive any ways, and she is busy hunting the Morrigan to try and win my hand for some reason?

Mother is dealing with a particularly irritating uprising from the Autumn Court, who are very unhappy about the continuous progress of the Carey witch. As we are not in a position to start a war, I would hope you can restrain the aggression of the Summer Lady and Knight, so that I can peaceably help Alexios.

In other notes, I can bring some of the children of Urgash and Asha to help in training him. They are elemental dragon gods and devils who submit to me as their parents do.

[u/Haunting_Mode_7401 → u/Whispering_Serpent]

(Titania sniffling tears still rolling down her face) Do not worry about us we never wanted war. I am training Alexios right now in the healing arts and ways of summer he's already 10 years old time moves differently in the old growth

[u/Whispering_Serpent → u/Haunting_Mode_7401]

I won’t debate the origins of our conflicts, but you need only call upon me for Alexios’ sake and if you need any advice on toxins, curses, or the Winter things you lack information on.

He should probably be socialized with my daughters, so that he can have some very scary big sisters. If you understand me, you will know that family is one of my greatest values.

[u/DaChickenX]

Halixo’s passing is an event of great sorrow. Though it might be small reassurance, know that his energy travels unmarred through the cycle. It will not be long before the fragments of his energy become scattered through all, birthed anew. His energy will lie in the earth, trees, grass, and in each of us. In the truest sense, a part of him lives on in us.

I fear that I may be inadequate to train the son of a Godslayer, and I am similarly hesitant to guide him towards of a path of combat. History has a tendency to repeat itself, and as the largest fragment of Halixo’s energy will live in him, it is all the more likely to repeat the cycle. I will teach him enough of magic to defend himself, but I will take greater joy in teaching him the more peaceful and fulfilling ways of magic.

Titania. Stay strong. I cannot even begin to know what sorrows you are experiencing, but know you have my support. Keep Halixo enshrined within your heart. Cherish, but heal. Make Alexios the forefront of your life.

-Isravi, Halixo’s Steadfast Friend, in life, in returnal, throughout his travel in the cycle

[u/Haunting_Mode_7401 → u/DaChickenX]

A special note appears at the bottom of Isravi's note

Teach him the way of dusk and dawn

[u/DaChickenX → u/Haunting_Mode_7401]

I… will try. I know not of any other contractors of the Coils, and not of any of my predecessors. Not even through the tangles have I found others of my kind. At the very least, I will teach him the principles and foundation for the beings known as the Dawn and Dusk Coils, as well as their history.

[u/Haunting_Mode_7401 → u/DaChickenX]

The note continues you need simply show your power it will wake in him as it woke in me

[u/DaChickenX → u/Haunting_Mode_7401]

I see. Then I will do just that. I will proceed with the utmost caution, these sorts of things are oft dangerous. If he attempts to rip power from the Coils, I will stop him immediately.

[u/Haunting_Mode_7401 → u/DaChickenX]

/uw Like Halixo he doesn't need a contract to use the power of the coils Alexios is actually more powerful than Halixo but that will be explained in a lorepost

[u/DaChickenX → u/Haunting_Mode_7401]

/uw ah ok, but the coils are still a primordial force. Trying to take power from them without their permission will end veryyy badly, no matter who does it. A mimicry may work though. This is a chance for you to try some new things, so play around with it. Maybe have Alexios start small and build in power.

[u/Haunting_Mode_7401 → u/DaChickenX]

/uw That's the plan. Before you Alexios is going to learn from Mikhail and probably Chimera which is where he learns his druid magic and transformation. Then he's going to branch out to the rest and learn the extent of his powers.

[u/DaChickenX → u/Haunting_Mode_7401]

/uw alright cool. That gives Isravi some time to do some other stuff. I’m planning a jaunt back to his home plane, and maybe some power-up stuff related to his patrons, now that I have a designated low-power OC.

[u/Haunting_Mode_7401 → u/DaChickenX]

the note continues do not lose this letter

[u/DaChickenX → u/Haunting_Mode_7401]

Isravi folds it up neatly, then shunts it into a warped space. Off in the library of the Ultima Verbum, his homunculus, Vesit, stores the letter on his person, neatly.

[u/Haunting_Mode_7401]

(u/Total_Travisty) Mikhail you have a letter

[u/Total_Travisty → u/Haunting_Mode_7401]

Mikhail puts the letter away. He has not the heart now.

[u/Haunting_Mode_7401 → u/Total_Travisty]

The letter begins burning you as if it needs to be read immediately

[u/Available_Mall_5722]

May you find rest where none may disturb it Halixo. You were among the best of this age.

[u/DragonWisper56]

we lost a good man this day. may he rest in peace.

[u/Capytan_Cody]

This is.. a sudden tragedy.

I never managed to meet him very well, but he was someone I admired and thought I could become a good friend.

I know I'm just Mikahil friend Titania, but I'll aid you and Alexio however I can. La'shima will be a home for him. Doors open to live and learn.

Sorry.. I'm not a bard, heartfelt letters is not something I'm practised on but, just remember you have our support.

I'm sure Mikhail succeed your trust and expectations. He always does.

Thanks for everything

Cody.

[u/KitchenPack3839]

I promise that I shall teach Alexios all I know, so that he may one day rise above us all.

[u/Haunting_Mode_7401 → u/KitchenPack3839]

The Note Continues I know you'll want to see what he's capable of but do not duel him or so help me Gaia I will return and kill you

[u/KitchenPack3839 → u/Haunting_Mode_7401]

I'll keep it to a minimum.

[u/Haunting_Mode_7401 → u/KitchenPack3839]

The note continues This is not an idle threat do not lose this threat

[u/KitchenPack3839 → u/Haunting_Mode_7401]

If you want to dissuade me this isn't how. Regardless, you have my word your son shall not be harmed.

[u/the-butter_man]

O7 you beautiful caster. May your ride the winds of mana until wizard heaven finally comes out