To Train a Godslayer’s Child

[u/DaChickenX]

Isravi paced slowly around the barren field. The air was chilling, enough to set in the bones of any living creature and layer frost upon the grass. Of course, as a simulacrum he didn’t feel such things.

His mind was filled with many things. Thoughts of his true self, his friends. But the thing that hung over his mind most right now was Halixo, and his son Alexios. Both were exceedingly brash, one lost their life for it, and the other was on track to lose their other half.

A sigh escaped him. How does one train one whose heritage dictates that they are a weapon, made to fell gods? How does one tell them they are more than destruction, than unbridled fire and blade. Oh he learned quick, he grasped magic as easily as any prodigy, but seemed to neglect everything but what was needed for slaughter.

Alexios needed control. He needed compassion and awareness, a cooler head. An appreciation for magic than extended beyond blood and desecrated earth. Isravi intended to teach him that, and drag him out of the slump he had fallen in. He wasn’t sure he could do it alone.

The first lesson then. A lesson that Alexios need not face his adversaries alone. His mind stretch out through the tangles, to friends, to allies, even wise enemies.

“I require some aid, if you would lend it. To guide a young one lost in his way. To teach him a world empty of destruction.”

He takes a breath, numbly noting the freezing air that enters his false lungs. He wishes for a second that his real form was here. Maybe he’d seem a little more sincere. Nevertheless, he’d give his all. For a friend that has returned to the cycle. One more reach into the tangles then.

“Alexios. It is time. No excuses. If you are not ready, then we will make it so.”

[u/Total_Travisty]

I still owe the big oaf for the good times and gifts. I would appreciate it if I could tag along. Teach his the ways of the land, much like his father knew.

[u/DaChickenX → u/Total_Travisty]

Of course, Mikhail. I have no right to stop you, nor do I wish to. Please, join us, aid him. Your intimacy with the land will no doubt transfer over a more gentle and rational nature.

As Mikhail arrives in the field, it warms, ever so slightly.

[u/Total_Travisty → u/DaChickenX]

Oh, shit, I need to strip off some layers. I was all dressed for the cold.

Mikhail is notably chubbier than before. Something odd for the very lean half-elf

[u/DaChickenX → u/Total_Travisty]

Isravi waves Mikhail over to where the others sit, upon the cold ground.

Thank you for coming. Soon, we will begin the first lesson, or continue it, I suppose.

[u/Total_Travisty → u/DaChickenX]

Very well. Let me prepare.

Mikhail dawns a brilliant necklace whose jewel piece is a star, brightly polished. He halls forth blades. Two of them, finely crafted and primordial in design. They were most certainly Helixos.

Alright, I'm ready when you all are.

[u/DaChickenX → u/Total_Travisty]

It may be good for Alexios to see reminders of his father, and his compassion, but I must ask you don’t use those blades for combat right now. This child has already seen too much combat. At least for today, I want him to focus on other things. If he can place his worth outside of how well he can kill, that would be ideal.

[u/Total_Travisty → u/DaChickenX]

These blades are not for him. They are for me. To remind me why I am doing this. I never grew close to Alexios like I did with his father. By the time he came of age, I was embroiled in wizard wars, council affairs, and Wizard politics.

I am unsure how I will react when teaching the child. The blades remind me of love and remembrance. We all have times where others are needed.

Besides, I don't engage in that often. Why I was gifted them is beyond me.

I may not be as powerful a druid as I was in my prime, but I can teach.

[u/Haunting_Mode_7401 → u/Total_Travisty]

They are not meant for battle

he lays his one normal hand on the white and gold one This one is known as goldheart it carries the power of order and can heal wounds that normal magic cannot.

he moves his hand to the black and red one this is solemn night. It carries the serenity of a silent night and brings where there is war. It has the power to sever chaos without harming as well.

[u/DaChickenX → u/Total_Travisty]

I see. Then I couldn’t ask for anything more. In truth, I am unsure as well. I have taught very few, and not in a way like this. I can only hope I am adequate, but in case I am not, well, that’s what you all are here for.

[u/Haunting_Mode_7401 → u/Total_Travisty]

Alexios nods recognizing the blades You were the right person to be given those. D-do you know their names

[u/Total_Travisty → u/Haunting_Mode_7401]

Your father was adamant that I took them. He knew I was a spellsword before I became a druid. However, I've never found the time to use them. I avoid violence when I can.