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Hiraku Tatlin -> (DF) The Boundless Power of Words Discussion (2/26/2012 17:25:08)
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The Boundless Power of Words
"I have made a strange discovery that will not be easy to tell. It speaks of a being from another land, another world, whose origins reigns from a place not unlike our own. Even without a place to call home, this otherworldly being has warmed the hearts of this world's people, through hand and claw. It was not until I witnessed their actions for myself that I can truly acknowledge them under my blessing as a true Hero.."
-From the Journals of Lady Celestia, pg.74, footnote 5
Welcome to our humble abode. We have awaited your arrival for a many years, admiring your deeds of bravery and valor over the most deadly of foes. We stopped counting after the 1,512th century, but we are grateful that you have accepted our invitation. Kindly take a seat by the fire where we can offer you a warm seat and the occasional sweet plum pastry. You have piqued our interest, and we would like to reward you with a simple tale. A story as admirable as your own life's novel. But simply reading it would be too easy; this story is one of the many pages of Lore's history. With our magic, we can allow you to take a glimpse into that world of frozen time. Where words hold the same power as a sword, but must be mastered as such. All we ask if that you humor us from beginning to end.
'Tis a fair bargain for a enjoyable tale, wouldn't you say? With the authority given to us as Witches of Happy and Tragic Endings, we invite you to this harrowing tale. Show us a reaction worthy of your title, oh 'Hero of Falconreach'.
Step forward, guided by malevolent magic to a vast and unknown world..
Author's Footnote
This is Hiraku Tatlin. I was interested in doing a new fanfiction that incorporated a interesting type of magic across the six elemental realms of light, darkness, fire, water, earth and wind that can force a type of behavior or 'fate' on another individual. At the same time I am creating an interesting challenge for myself to see if I can tie this element well with elements of Dragonfable's story and a compelling story in itself.
I hope to hear from members of my online community here on what you think about this idea.
Of course, I intend to add a explanation for each contract-based magic and their connection to their respective elemental realm. So far, I introduced light, which ties to the obligation of 'Guaranteed events' when used on a person, place or thing. When its used in the story, the character using it will talk in these letters.
Darkness, used by the second mysteriously-cloaked figure in the story, is incorporated in a special branch of magic that deals with penalties. When penalty magic is used, an 'obligation' is forced to the target that requires them to fulfill a requirement that is now etched on their 'fate' as a result of the magic. If they can't, the magic will inflict a degree of physical, or mental harm on the target. The user of penalty magic has to have alot of magic and skill in their disposal to impose 'obligations' on people as well as being able to set the penalties for not completing them. When a character in the story uses this magic, they will speak in a bolded format in the text of the story .
Fire is a more shrewed-type of magic in that it is associated in combat-based situations. Fire is incorporated into a branch of magic known as 'enforcement magic' that helps to slightly influence the tide of a battle. For example, one of the characters in the story used this type of magic to ensure that those he targeted were unable to leave the area since he noticed the elements of a potential 'battle' happening around him. When someone uses enforcement magic, they will speak with red letters.
As always, I like to hear anyone's comments and constructive criticism.
-Tatlin
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