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Post by Nobody on Dec 30, 2014 0:57:45 GMT
"Same goes for you, though, right? Anyways, I didn't start this lesson to discuss the philosophy of magic."
He splayed the fingers of his hand, shaping them like Jozu, the rune that created fire. "Jozu is the rune of justice. Why would justice be associated with fire?" The fire in his palm diffused into a mist of glowing motes of life.
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Dec 30, 2014 1:09:59 GMT
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Post by LuciasFalkner on Dec 30, 2014 1:09:59 GMT
"I know fire in some cultures is associated with a cleansing, or something of the sort. Why it would be associated with justice, though, I honestly have no idea."
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Post by Nobody on Dec 30, 2014 3:19:14 GMT
"It's because fire is, magically speaking, concentrated light." He nodded at the light filling the air over his palm. "So logically, light could also be said to be diffused fire; harmless, in a word. There's no punch to it, you know? Like, walking into the sun doesn't hurt you."
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Dec 30, 2014 3:28:07 GMT
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Post by LuciasFalkner on Dec 30, 2014 3:28:07 GMT
"There is more to light than meets the eye. There has to be. Otherwise the magic wouldn't exist, as fire serves the purpose that light does."
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Post by Nobody on Dec 30, 2014 3:32:23 GMT
"It's possible. But you're new to this. Don't expect to just discover new magic on your own." Azrael stood. "So for now, your goal is to understand your flame in particular. Light is justice, because light illuminates the nasties that hide in the dark. Fire is concentrated light, light given power. You need to understand that power to have any hope of getting yourself and your own friends out of this mess."
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Dec 30, 2014 3:35:05 GMT
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Post by LuciasFalkner on Dec 30, 2014 3:35:05 GMT
"I need to understand my power... Okay then..." Adminius sighed and looked down for a brief moment, and just barely, he noticed a thin, shallow cut along the ground, all along the path of the light wave from earlier.
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Post by Nobody on Dec 30, 2014 4:37:38 GMT
"And so... have at thee!" Azrael lunged across the open space between them, defying gravity.
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Dec 30, 2014 20:41:28 GMT
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Post by LuciasFalkner on Dec 30, 2014 20:41:28 GMT
He leapt back, his face full of panic. There had to be some way to break through the seemingly impenetrable guard of the God before him. There was no way that he could get close enough to slash Azrael, so that left attacking from afar. He dodged to the side, letting Azrael go past him. He jumped back a bit and concentrated. He swung with Caladbolg, sending a wave of fire at the God.
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Post by Nobody on Dec 30, 2014 20:43:23 GMT
Azrael flicked his sword again, dispersing the flame. "My oh my, it's getting toasty in here!"
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Dec 30, 2014 20:48:17 GMT
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Post by LuciasFalkner on Dec 30, 2014 20:48:17 GMT
He clenched his teeth. How could he possibly do anything to Azrael when he couldn't get near him, lest he lose an arm in the process? He couldn't even land a single flame on him!
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Post by Nobody on Dec 30, 2014 20:51:09 GMT
Azrael nonchalantly strolled towards Adminius, twirling his club-sword like a cane. "Don't tell me you're all talk? Who were you protecting again?"
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Dec 30, 2014 23:04:55 GMT
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Post by LuciasFalkner on Dec 30, 2014 23:04:55 GMT
He shook his head, the God's taunt having pissed him off. The Jozu on Caladbolg's blade began to glow brightly, and little embers began to float in the air around Adminius. "... Don't patronize me!" He exclaimed. "I know I'm not the best! I never was! There were plenty of others, even before Alaric, that would have been better suited to protecting Aoife than I am! But I'll be damned before I let anyone call into question why I'm here!" He thrust an arm out to the side, and a seeming wing of fire burst out of his back, following it.
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Post by Nobody on Dec 30, 2014 23:09:14 GMT
Azrael looked genuinely surprised. "That was unexpected." He slid into an actual stance, one arm presented forward, body turned to the side, sword parallel to the floor. "You're finally serious."
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Dec 30, 2014 23:15:23 GMT
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Post by LuciasFalkner on Dec 30, 2014 23:15:23 GMT
Caladbolg burst into flames, almost looking like the sword itself was made of fire. "I will ensure their return, and I WILL get back to Aoife!" He charged at Azrael, the wing following him with every step. The instant he neared the God, he stopped and feint a swing from below before sidestepping and coming at him from the side.
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Post by Nobody on Dec 30, 2014 23:52:37 GMT
Azrael almost fell for the feint, but caught the blade at the last moment on the crossguard of his sword. He locked Caladbolg in place and swept it up in an arc, locking it behind Adminius's shoulder.
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