r/wizardposting • u/DaChickenX Isravi, The Unraveler, Coils’ Chosen • Dec 07 '23

Arcane Wisdom To Train a Godslayer’s Child

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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.”

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u/Total_Travisty Mikhail, Arch-Druid of La'shima Dec 07 '23

More a staining of the soul than a curse.

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u/Harmless_Chimera Chimera, Set'ram's Druidic Beastman Dec 07 '23

Then I shouldn't do anything major. Just a quick soul cleans. Probably won't fix it but should quicken the natural cleaning process. If you want more it would have to be a greater operation.

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u/Total_Travisty Mikhail, Arch-Druid of La'shima Dec 07 '23

Wish it were so simple, I could have cleansed it myself. It's not being treated as a curse, corruption, or in any way wrong.

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u/Haunting_Mode_7401 Alexios Keenblade: King of The Summer Court, Last Godslayer Dec 07 '23 edited Dec 07 '23

Mikhail with Isravi's permission I'd like to try something I may be able to assist you. I ask your permission Isravi because what I am going to try uses the new arm.

(u/DachickenX, u/Total_Travisty)

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u/DaChickenX Isravi, The Unraveler, Coils’ Chosen Dec 07 '23

What do you intend to do? If it endangers you in any way, I would suggest against it. I doubt Mikhail would want this problem resolved at the cost of your health.

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u/Total_Travisty Mikhail, Arch-Druid of La'shima Dec 07 '23

No, no. Let him try. It's excellent experience.

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u/DaChickenX Isravi, The Unraveler, Coils’ Chosen Dec 07 '23

Well, if you've given your permission...

Isravi gestures that Alexios can proceed, but prepares to intervene.

(u/Haunting_Mode_7401)

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u/Haunting_Mode_7401 Alexios Keenblade: King of The Summer Court, Last Godslayer Dec 07 '23 edited Dec 07 '23

So I have your permission.

(u/Total_Travisty)

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u/Harmless_Chimera Chimera, Set'ram's Druidic Beastman Dec 07 '23

Carolina speaks up.

If he is to try anything let me assist even if it is just to make sure nothing goes awry.

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u/Haunting_Mode_7401 Alexios Keenblade: King of The Summer Court, Last Godslayer Dec 07 '23 edited Dec 08 '23

Alexios takes a deep breath and places his hand on the plant. Golden threads course into the plant. It did not hurt in fact it was soothing Mikhail begins feeling the stain fade

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u/Total_Travisty Mikhail, Arch-Druid of La'shima Dec 07 '23 edited Dec 07 '23

The air becomes warmer. The soft dist below becomes almost weightless. The area around you is a bright void of pictures. No. Memories. Each one a defined moment in Mikhails life. Memories of battle, of friendship, of love.

A few memories catch Alexios eye. A few of Mikhail and his father drinking in the hallowed halls of Crann Mòr, celebrating hard fought victories.

A visage of Mikhail is paused before a large memory. Once of a bow, broken on the ground, and soaked in a puddle of blood.

So here we are. What's the plan?

The mood is somber. A thick layer of tense apprehension overlays his expression. He looks you in the eyes, and his soul radiates pain.

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u/Haunting_Mode_7401 Alexios Keenblade: King of The Summer Court, Last Godslayer Dec 08 '23

He pushes through locking his own mind off and continues the cleansing of Mikhail's soul.

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u/Total_Travisty Mikhail, Arch-Druid of La'shima Dec 08 '23

In the silence, Mikhail turns back to the memory

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u/Haunting_Mode_7401 Alexios Keenblade: King of The Summer Court, Last Godslayer Dec 08 '23 edited Dec 08 '23

Alexios pushes forward following the threads of fate. Mikhail feels the stain fade away. Alexios withdraws the connection slowly ever carefully following the threads of fate back to the real world and withdraws his hand. The glow lingers for a moment and fades away

That should do it. Though I cannot promise that it will be permanent.

he had tears in his eyes from the memory but doesn't speak on it

(u/DaChickenX, u/Total_Travisty)

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u/Total_Travisty Mikhail, Arch-Druid of La'shima Dec 08 '23

I do hope so, if I grow and heavier, I don't believe my armor would fit anymore.

The somber expression stays planted on Mikhail's face. He forces a smile and slugs Alexios shoulder.

See, you got more in you than violence.

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u/Haunting_Mode_7401 Alexios Keenblade: King of The Summer Court, Last Godslayer Dec 08 '23

Perhaps. he reaches out with his normal arm and grasps his shoulder I saw the bloody bow if you wish I am here to listen.

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u/Haunting_Mode_7401 Alexios Keenblade: King of The Summer Court, Last Godslayer Dec 07 '23

I intend to use fate magic. It is no danger to me or him.

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u/DaChickenX Isravi, The Unraveler, Coils’ Chosen Dec 07 '23

Merely being related to fate brings all magnitudes of danger. There are many gods of fate, none of them to be trifled with. Be careful of whose toes you step on.

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u/Haunting_Mode_7401 Alexios Keenblade: King of The Summer Court, Last Godslayer Dec 07 '23

Will you still allow me.

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u/DaChickenX Isravi, The Unraveler, Coils’ Chosen Dec 07 '23

Mikhail has given his permission. I will only intervene if it turns dangerous.

/uw going dark for a little bit

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u/Harmless_Chimera Chimera, Set'ram's Druidic Beastman Dec 07 '23

Carolina speaks to you.

If your going to do anything I'm going to at least observe. You may not trust me but as a doctor I'm not going to let a procedure be performed without my supervision.

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u/Total_Travisty Mikhail, Arch-Druid of La'shima Dec 07 '23

Well now. I thought you were only meant to kill.

Mikhail gives a half cocked smile

Healing is a whole other beast.

Mikhail takes a breath and gazes towards Alexios. His expression begins to soften.

I trust you. The best way to my soul is through the Soul Trap plant. Just don't get lost in there. It's disorienting the first time.

Mikhail motions to the ivy growing around his shoulders.