Biara smiled in
satisfaction, her lithe hands putting the last touches on the scroll
before her. The parchment was covered with a number of arcane symbols,
runes, and even phrases in the demonic tongue. It was a masterpiece of
the Arts that few would have been able to recreate or comprehend.
Biara's elegant script graces almost every surface of the document, with
magical formula and mathematical equations outlining the more important
elements of the spell. All of her work was nearly complete, and the
Magistrix sat back, looking over her work with joy.
There were but two pieces left to her puzzle. Two small concerns that she had to overcome before she could put her grand plan into motion. Biara slowly rose from her chair, cleaning up the ink, quill, and spare parchments on her worktable deep within her Conjury. She carefully rolled up the scroll, sealing it in a tube and warding it with magic to prevent it from being damaged and also keeping it from the sight of others.
Yes, two small problems indeed. The first would hopefully be resolved by Tyavel. The Highborne sorceress had been busy at work, or at least that is what Biara gathered based on the noises coming from the other laboratories in this portion of the Spire. If her magic was as strong as Biara hoped, Tyavel would create a masterpiece of a weapon, fit to sheer through any material or creature that Biara wished to apply it to.
The second problem was more vexing as it represented a gap in Biara's personal knowledge, and a potentially deadly point of error in her plans. The only way to resolve it was to seek outside advice. Biara picked up a regular piece of parchment and mundane, unenchanted ink, taking down a letter.
Dearest Covanin,
Greetings my friend, I hope this letter finds you in good health and spirits. I am reaching out to you to make use of your vast depth of knowledge in the arts, and specifically in the Fel arts. My own knowledge has, up to now, been sufficient in my research, but I fear that there are questions that I need answers to before I dare proceed further. I am well aware of the dangers of Fel magic, and do not wish to make an error in my works.
Before I pose my question, allow me to give you a basic overview of my intended course. I will include the formula I have created to demonstrate the feasibility of this plan as an addendum to this letter. As you know, within our fair city we have established any number of repositories of Fel magic, that our people may feed from to satisfy their Thirst or enhance their own magic. After speaking with you recently, and after performing some independent research, I have come up with a method to further enhance the power of our people using a similar methodology.
In essence, my plan calls for the creation of personalized sources of Fel magic, much like the crystals, but portable and, most importantly, stable enough to be worn or carried safely. The essence of a demonic entity is quite dangerous, as you would know above all others, so my primary concern has been to create a vessel to contain the power that it may be safely consumed. The simplicity of my idea is what makes it so beautiful; we will simply create a vessel from the very physical substance of the demon itself. In the case of my experiment, for example, I will use the demon's horns as the repository of the demon's power, entrapping its spirit within a very small portion of its physical form by means of separation of that form from the rest of the host body. The body itself will be consumed by my spell (as my notes will show you), leaving only the affected part or parts in existence. These parts would then make an excellent, and more importantly, safe talisman to carry on one's person. We would have portable, nearly limitless sources of Fel magic to draw upon in times of emergency or even for leisure.
Now that you are familiar with the basics of my concpet, I have a single question for you that I must know the answer to. As you know, my skill in the creation of a summoning circle is rudimentary at best. I have therefore discovered a means by which I might use a pre-constructed circle, much like one mage might draw an arcane rune circle for another in the preparation of spells. The circle that I mean to usurp is perfect, because it was created by a demon, or more specifically, by a satyr. The altar that the fel creature has created is designed to summon and hold others of its kind, that it may raise a legion of its followers and chattel to do its bidding. Studying other, similar devices of the Legion, I have determined that it should be possible to use the device for my own purposes, ensuring a completely safe summoning process for the completion of my plan. Do you agree that such a scheme is viable? Please, feel free to review my notes and provide me with any suggestions to improve them. Unless you have any serious reservations, I intend to try my hand at this ritual within a week's time at most.
I appreciate your assistance Covanin. Your wisdom and power have always impressed me, and to work with you is an honor as far as I am concerned. I hope that your future brings you everything you long for my friend.
Warmest Regards,
Biara Dayfire
Scion of House Dayfire
Magistrix of Silvermoon City
Biara carefully reread her note and then slipped several pages of magical computations and drawings under it, bundling them together. She sealed the letter with her personal seal, and with a spoken word of magic whisked it along its way to the warlock.
If Covanin thought her plan sound, then soon she would revolutionize the way Sin'dorei could consume magic. A new era of might would dawn, and she would be the one to lead it. The thought brought a smile to her face.
There were but two pieces left to her puzzle. Two small concerns that she had to overcome before she could put her grand plan into motion. Biara slowly rose from her chair, cleaning up the ink, quill, and spare parchments on her worktable deep within her Conjury. She carefully rolled up the scroll, sealing it in a tube and warding it with magic to prevent it from being damaged and also keeping it from the sight of others.
Yes, two small problems indeed. The first would hopefully be resolved by Tyavel. The Highborne sorceress had been busy at work, or at least that is what Biara gathered based on the noises coming from the other laboratories in this portion of the Spire. If her magic was as strong as Biara hoped, Tyavel would create a masterpiece of a weapon, fit to sheer through any material or creature that Biara wished to apply it to.
The second problem was more vexing as it represented a gap in Biara's personal knowledge, and a potentially deadly point of error in her plans. The only way to resolve it was to seek outside advice. Biara picked up a regular piece of parchment and mundane, unenchanted ink, taking down a letter.
Dearest Covanin,
Greetings my friend, I hope this letter finds you in good health and spirits. I am reaching out to you to make use of your vast depth of knowledge in the arts, and specifically in the Fel arts. My own knowledge has, up to now, been sufficient in my research, but I fear that there are questions that I need answers to before I dare proceed further. I am well aware of the dangers of Fel magic, and do not wish to make an error in my works.
Before I pose my question, allow me to give you a basic overview of my intended course. I will include the formula I have created to demonstrate the feasibility of this plan as an addendum to this letter. As you know, within our fair city we have established any number of repositories of Fel magic, that our people may feed from to satisfy their Thirst or enhance their own magic. After speaking with you recently, and after performing some independent research, I have come up with a method to further enhance the power of our people using a similar methodology.
In essence, my plan calls for the creation of personalized sources of Fel magic, much like the crystals, but portable and, most importantly, stable enough to be worn or carried safely. The essence of a demonic entity is quite dangerous, as you would know above all others, so my primary concern has been to create a vessel to contain the power that it may be safely consumed. The simplicity of my idea is what makes it so beautiful; we will simply create a vessel from the very physical substance of the demon itself. In the case of my experiment, for example, I will use the demon's horns as the repository of the demon's power, entrapping its spirit within a very small portion of its physical form by means of separation of that form from the rest of the host body. The body itself will be consumed by my spell (as my notes will show you), leaving only the affected part or parts in existence. These parts would then make an excellent, and more importantly, safe talisman to carry on one's person. We would have portable, nearly limitless sources of Fel magic to draw upon in times of emergency or even for leisure.
Now that you are familiar with the basics of my concpet, I have a single question for you that I must know the answer to. As you know, my skill in the creation of a summoning circle is rudimentary at best. I have therefore discovered a means by which I might use a pre-constructed circle, much like one mage might draw an arcane rune circle for another in the preparation of spells. The circle that I mean to usurp is perfect, because it was created by a demon, or more specifically, by a satyr. The altar that the fel creature has created is designed to summon and hold others of its kind, that it may raise a legion of its followers and chattel to do its bidding. Studying other, similar devices of the Legion, I have determined that it should be possible to use the device for my own purposes, ensuring a completely safe summoning process for the completion of my plan. Do you agree that such a scheme is viable? Please, feel free to review my notes and provide me with any suggestions to improve them. Unless you have any serious reservations, I intend to try my hand at this ritual within a week's time at most.
I appreciate your assistance Covanin. Your wisdom and power have always impressed me, and to work with you is an honor as far as I am concerned. I hope that your future brings you everything you long for my friend.
Warmest Regards,
Biara Dayfire
Scion of House Dayfire
Magistrix of Silvermoon City
Biara carefully reread her note and then slipped several pages of magical computations and drawings under it, bundling them together. She sealed the letter with her personal seal, and with a spoken word of magic whisked it along its way to the warlock.
If Covanin thought her plan sound, then soon she would revolutionize the way Sin'dorei could consume magic. A new era of might would dawn, and she would be the one to lead it. The thought brought a smile to her face.
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