Echotech71

Final Fantasy: Lightseekers

How about a Faye Rouge perhaps.

Final Fantasy: Lightseekers

I was thinking about a Sollan for race and Dragoon for my class, unless that already been done.

Final Fantasy: Lightseekers

Hi, I was interested in joining your RP if it's not too late.

The Hourglass Order

Niallus Saberhagen

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Event: Metropolis | Location:ReTan

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With Ingrid storming off, Niallus thought it would be best to let her be for the time, Rikard little remark, caused Niallus to stick his middle finger up at the little perv. Turning to the path he wanted to take, he take a couple of seconds for him to get ready to head out. He did hope that he was able to come back in one piece.

Niallus traveled quickly on his own, with nobody else to worry about except himself, and no burdens to slow him down. When he was thirsty, he melted some of the snow and drank it. When he was hungry, he... well, went hungry, but it would only be for a few more hours and he'd gone longer without food before.

But there were other types of slimes on the far side of Bailong Shan, and other types of plants and animals too. It was colder and more remote, with a whistling wind whipping by his ears. In the distance, Niallus could see a large road, full of wagons, horses, and people, winding northwest through a valley, towards the other great cities of Retan. The northeast was comparatively empty, with some other lesser mountains and perhaps a couple of farming villages closer to the coast. Otherwise it was all forest and alpine tundra.

After a while, even with the use of magic, Niallus' caloric intake was just too much. He found himself casting about for something edible, but he was not much of a forager or hunter, truth be told. He passed on a berry bush with unknown fruits and on a Crown Tundra Thumper, a considerable distance away from its usual habitat. Finally, he came upon a yellowish-orange mana slime, draped over a cloudberry bush. These, he recognized from home, wondering briefly if they actually had this sort of ranger or were invasive in one of the two places. After plucking a couple of berries and running a chemical sweep and detecting nothing bad about the slime, he fried it up with a simple heat spell and...

It was, simply put, FUCKING HEAVENLY. It was ambrosia. It was nectar of the gods: soft and sweet and just a bit tangy. Not only that, but he felt... instantly restored and... more than that. A brief headrush caused him to stagger, but then... his energy sense! It was like nothing he had ever felt before! He could sense with incredible precision, and he could sense for... more or less a mile! It briefly occurred to Niallus that maybe he should bring some back to share, but it was just so good that he couldn't do it. He scarfed the rest down with only a tiny shred of guilt. It probably wouldn't have kept that well anyhow.

Thus satisfied, he found himself moving much quicker and much slower at the same time, reveling in his newfound range and keen perception. It was... a magnificent feeling and it would not be long until this new ability would be put to the test. There, in the distance, he could sense energies: Three appeared to be human. A fourth seemed human as well, but... huge. A second scan cast doubt upon the latter assertion. What was that figure!? It... wasn't human at all, though it was close, and its power was huge. Regardless, all four were drawing and casting and it was not the friendly sort. Niallus had a decision to make: to try to get closer and gain more information, or strike decisively from afar. Who to strike, though, if anyone?

Then, as if just to make things even more complicated, he noticed a fifth energy signature, headed at high velocity towards the other four, and it was... weird. It seemed to be one person, but two separate mana colonies, each drawing and casting their own energies. Was this one friend, foe, or something else entirely?

Niallus struggled to adjust to his new found range in sensing magic. Holding his head in his hands in pain from this sudden increase. "This is ridiculous. How can I sense so far away?" he mumbles to himself. It seems that the head spinning effect had passed for the moment and he could focus his ability to sense again. At the end of his range he senses some figures in one direction. "Odd, I didn't think anyone would be up here. Still some are obviously human but that other one could be troublesome." his voice to low whispers. Wanting to investigate, it would be best to stay hidden, with a quick cast of Arcane to make himself invisible, he slowly moves up. Luckily from their mana's acting and drawing they seem to be more preoccupied in other things. In each other or something else he wouldn't know unless he took a look, hopefully they might not take notice of him at first, if they do, he'll have to improvise a way out of this mess.

Getting closer, another person comes into his range, this one had Two mana colonies. What the...Two colonies! he thought to himself. He needs to be more careful now with these strange events.

Part Two

Niallus confronted the Ogauraq, the patrolmen and this mysterious person. Using Arcane magic, Niallus was able to see past the illusion that the person made. Niallus knew them from Ersand'Enise, he must have been brought here as backup by a Zeno, most likely Jocasta. The fellow student was called Valerian Remi Leclère. Together the joined forces in attempt not to hurt either the Ogauraq or the patrol Talking seemed to fail, as the patrol was attacking both Niallus and Vel. This was a foolish mistake by the patrolmen, as the combined power of the two students obliterated the three patrolmen. As the three patrolmen laid there, on the verge of death. It was then the Ogauraq acted, pinning both Niallus and Vel with such force. It was the Ogauraq who sent Niallus the pictures in his mind, since now it wrote out one word to him. Stop!

Both students did just that. The Ogauraq let go of them and went to heal the three patrolmen that were not too long attacking it. As it fully healed them, the Ogauraq also put them to sleep then erased their memories, then asked Niallus and Vel to follow it. The boys did just that. The Ogauraq introduced itself as Dragon Smirk, while the boys introduced themselves to it too. Dragon Smirk seemed to have an interesting personality, one of a teenager. A portal opened up where the two students were introduced to more Ogauraq, mostly Dragon Smirk's family. They other Ogauraq were curious about the two students, but they trusted them, only because of Dragon Smirk.

While the boys were there. They were given food as well as a small history lesson about ReTan. The Ogauraq lived in peace with the humans over two hundred years ago. But all that changed, now the Ogauraq are on the brink of extinction, same with the dragons, thanks to the twin emperors. Niallus asked what Dragon Smirk was doing before he was attacked. He was going to meet up with a dragon. The very same dragon that Niallus saw yesterday. So now it seems that the Dragons are asking for an alliance with the Ogauraq to help them take down the twin emperors. They also asked both Niallus and Vel to assist them with it. Both of them agreed to it.

They were going to send Niallus back through a portal, but not back to the mountain, as it would be too dangerous for the Ogauraq instead to a small field, Niallus got a beaded bracelet from a Ogauraq named Summer Wind. Once they left through the portal, onto a hill on the outskirts of Wangang. Niallus was informed by Dragon Smirk, that his friends and lover were safe. So he wanted to go meet up with them. Sensing someone close by at the last minute he turned to this new figure. A tall man in a dull brown cloak, a wide brimmed sedge hat on top his head, he carried a few weapons including pistols, a dagger and a shovel. He didn't look like much, but his mana was high, really high. This was a member of the black guard

Niallus didn't think that he would find a black guard here, more importantly, why is he here? Based on his outfit, Niallus guessed this one was called Smoky Bandit, only because some Retannese children had figures of him. Niallus tried to throw him off by asking him stuff but it didn't work, as he was on the attack. Dragon Smirk scooped up both Niallus and Vel and went through another portal, only to run into another black guard. Dragon Smirk tried to attack the new figure but missed it's attack. Panicking Dragon Smirk opened up another portal to escape.

Even this time they weren't safe. Niallus was being strangled by some weird force, in a reflex he hit it with a kinetic elbow, it took two attempts in order to break its grasp on his throat. He sputtered and coughed hoping to catch his breath then the safe location unravelled into a nightmare. Another portal was opened, this time Niallus was pushed through it, landing on the road in front of his group from the mountain. Without thinking, he started casting, thinking that whatever was attacking him was still there, everyone was trying to get him to calm down, whatever he was against before was gone. After calming down he absently brushed his fingers across his neck, he finally calmed down.

Ingrid ran up to Niallus checking on him with her manas, his manas was agitated but apart from that he was fine, the marks on his neck she'd treat back at the Inn she asked him what happened and how did he get here. Niallus would explain everything, what happened on the mountain, what he learnt from Dragon Smirk and his family, the Ogauraq and he was attacked by the Black Guards.

The Hourglass Order

Niallus Saberhagen

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Event: Metropolis | Location: Wanggang, ReTan

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Part II

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It was Niallus's turn to be questioned by Ming and Zihan. However, to him there wasn't really much he could tell them since he was in a burning building. "You want my statement of course." he cleared his throat then continued. "Nothing really much to say really. When we sensed the Manas around Abdel we decided to break in a try to help him, however me and Ingrid were trapped inside as the building burst in flame while most of them escaped. I don't think they expected us, I think they were expecting you. Considering how fast they left that building." his tone was calm while explaining.

"Only two stayed behind to try to deal with us, but they were immediately immobilized by the Abdels Skugvars. Even myself and Ingrid were injured by them".

"Ingrid wanted to freeze the place to keep most of it intact, so I helped with that, we froze the two people, as well as a Skugvar, by accident Then again we were even attacked by them. It seems they used something on them to make them more aggressive. We tried to subdue it without killing it, but it was tough. Even Abdel couldn't calm it down."

"Anyway the two we managed to capture were killed by this flash of light. Not sure what type of magic that caused it. Apart from that, that's pretty much all I have to offer."

Niallus had to be questioned by both Ming and Zihan, and so he waited to be last among the group, but he was not so special as he thought and there was a method to things in Retan, unlike the chaotic lands he had come from.

"A flash of light, you say?" Ming stroked his chin. "Interesting. I'd not heard anything about there being something visual to the attack." The lieutenant knew some words of Avincian himself, but they were not enough, and so he was left to rely on a translator. "Perhaps there was more than one..." He trailed off. Aside from the light - perhaps an artifact of his perception due to the stunning nature and intense energy - there was nothing new in this one's report. A follower, Ming decided. The sort to make Old Guard and perhaps even lieutenant, for he is certainly strong, but the sort who takes orders instead of giving them. Perhaps he would be useful. "Niallus," the lieutenant began, "I would like nothing more than to catch these people who so willingly endanger others for their misbegotten crusade." He pursed his lips as the translator did her work. "However, we must first know who we can trust, and the reason that your group is being held at... arm's length, so to speak, is that we have been given cause to believe there is a double agent among you." His eyes narrowed. "I would like you to find out who this is for me." He extracted something from a small bag that had been slung over his shoulder this entire time. It appeared to be... some sort of firework. "Once you have, at 20:00 in the evening on any night, light this off at your location and I will come. In addition to saving lives, you may count on a rich reward of a more... concrete nature." He smiled professionally. "I need not remind you, of course, that this conversation is to be kept strictly confidential."

Niallus eyes widen with shock. "A Traitor?"
He shook his head, at the idea at first, plus would he really have what it takes to turn them in? "I'll... I'll try." He says softly taking the flare that was given to him, then puts it away. "One question, what if I can't find anything that proves any of them to be a spy? " he asks them.

Ming leaned forward and lowered his voice. "Zen you are fail." He started to pull back but paused, thinking. "Look for some way zey to contact zeir boss. He that have zis, I sink, is ze traitor." He shook his head. "Zis sing zat happen here is not luck. We look zis place many monthes. Someone to cause zis fight on purpose, I sink. To let you to be part of it on purpose. It was a trap. Zere is a traitor."

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Later that night after the little adventure Pagoda and our three people Niallus, Abdel and Rikard.

Ingrid was in her room waiting for Niallus to come home from whatever he was going out for. Maybe he had a nice time or gained something from his time, Ingrid thought as she wrote some very improper Eskandish. She threw out her senses every few minutes to check for him. Once he appeared she traced his collarbone with her kinetic magic to let him know she was still up.

Feeling Ingrid's magic, this made Niallus smile. "I guess she's still awake.". Upon arrival back at the Inn, Niallus said farewell to both Rikard and Abdel for the night, hopefully they aren't too hungover, from the alcohol. He opened the door to his and Ingrid's room, where she was there to greet him. "Hi Hun, I'm sorry if I made you worry."

"Maybe a little," Ingrid teased, she was already in bed and in her nightwear. She told him to come over with a finger. "So..." Ingrid paused as she smelt alcohol and perfume, "How was your time out?"Niallus walked over to the bed, to sit down on it. "It's been, interesting." he began taking off his boots. "I went on an adventure around with Rikard and Abdel. Rikard decided to take us to a strip club.""A strip club?" Ingrid questioned as she helped him get ready for bed.

Niallus nodded, "It was only for a quick drink. Don't worry, you are way more sexy in my eyes." he said with a smile. "There is more but I'd like to know what you got up to?" he asked as she helped him get ready.Ingrid blushed slightly, "Well, I guess that's okay then. And for me?" Ingrid seemed to get lost in some thought, "A lot of stuff," Ingrid held him from behind, "Lay down with me."

As they laid Ingrid cuddled into him, kissing him as they settled in. Half because she wanted to feel him, half because it would hopefully deter onlookers. "What's your thought on all this, what happened today, searching to snuff out the traveler agent."While laid there hold her close to him, he lets out a sigh. "I think we haven't really been doing that much at all when it comes to looking for this agent. The only chance that we get and we got, and we get injured in the chaos." he holds her tighter. "Honestly, I kinda wished it was going better."Niallus seemed more focused on the mission and she couldn't fault him on that. In the last fight they floundered and could have been killed. "I'm just not as sure about things. I learnt some of the plights that people face here to have this place." She seemed unsure, "... I think Y knows more but whether to press it I'm not sure." Ingrid was deeply uncomfortable with the decision.

She weakly smiled, "was there anything of interest on your end? Maybe something for us to do tomorrow."He kisses her forehead, to make her feel better, "Don't worry my love, hopefully we'll have better luck in future. But we can ask Y more about it, I'll be there with you." he smiles while he holds her close. In an attempt to make her feel better.
"The other thing that happened was something that we were supposed to see and that was something known as The White Dragon King. From what we saw it was a giant dragon, breathing streams of fire. That lit up the night sky, it was awesome. It only lasted for a short moment then the dragon took off."
"That might be something to check tomorrow. You never know in Retan, the greater the public appeal the deeper the roots seem to go," Ingrid said somewhat conspiratorially. She was starting to get in her head more and eventually just placed her head on Niallus's, "You mind helping me asleep?"
Niallus wondered what she meant by that. "Seems you've had a pretty rough night here." but he didn't want to push her, since she looked completely drained, nervous from talking about it. When she asked to help her get to sleep. Placing the cover over both of them. His fingers run through her hair, to comfort her. "Let's get some sleep, then we can discuss this, sometime tomorrow."

The Hourglass Order

Niallus Saberhagen

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Event: Metropolis | Location: Wanggang, ReTan

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The next morning,the students walked around, escorted by some guards. The sights, the sounds. Hearing the civilians go about their day to day lives is different from Ersand'Enise. There were a few people staring at them, no surprise since the students were outsiders. Kaureerah happily played her lute, as they walked. They entered a small market area, the trees fitted perfectly the amount of stalls there was. People stopping and chatting. Niallus couldn't understand what they were saying of course. Children running around playing. They seemed to be heroes of some kind, based on them preforming odd poses.

An owner of a stall waved Niallus over, he held a box with a hole in front of Niallus, the owner spoke Retannese to him but Niallus didn't understand him. Luckily Ingrid came over to help her boyfriend understand what the owner was saying with the Universal Translation Trout. The owner was offer Niallus to pull a number from the box to win a prize, at least that's what the trout translated. He reaches into the box and pull out a parchment, showing it to the owner, he celebrates, apparently Niallus pulled out the highest number that was in the box. The owner presented Niallus a pair of Chopsticks. Niallus was confused this gift. The Trout translated, apparently these chopsticks have temporal magic to them, but the owner never really tested it.

After taking his prize, he gave Ingrid a kiss to thank her for her help, then walked back to the rest of the group. Thinking of on objects that he could test the chopsticks on, of course he'll wait until then, for now he placed them in a pocket. Then waited for the others.

The Hourglass Order

Niallus Saberhagen

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Event: Metropolis | Location: Wanggang, ReTan

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Some of the foods that were on the table in front of him, Niallus never really tried ReTan cuisine before. Either way it smelled pretty good. Picking up a dumpling then taking a bite out of a dumpling, it's soft, other than that, it was good. Looking across the table, it seems Rikard is having a conversation with the guide. After taking another bite of the dumpling.

"Do you think that matter outside has been settled?" he asked Xiulain.

Xiulan smiled quickly at Niallus' inquiry, but it did not reach her eyes. "I sink it is probably be done," she replied. "The police are very good to catch people." She tried another dumpling. "So," she exclaimed, moving the conversation along, "How do we like the food?"

Niallus smiles, nodding his head. "I do. I've never tried food like this before." he takes a sip of his drink to wash it down. The drink was pretty good too. "By any chance, could I be shown how to make these, so I can make them back home?"

Niallus ponders to himself about this police that Xiulan mentioned. Something seemed off to him. If the police were good at capturing people, then why ask us to come here. Then again it might just be that he knows very little about ReTan and its culture. "Can I ask you something. What can you tell me about this police that you mentioned? Do they have titles based on rank? I'm only asking since I know very little about ReTan." he asks her.

Xiulan's face grew visibly paler - almost comically so if it wasn't for just how strong the reaction was. "Oh, you know. Zey have ze ranks." She waved her hand dismissively and let out a nervous laugh. "Zis isn't really my specialty, you know." She hammered back her cup of baiju in a most unladylike fashion, but then Captain Zhu was there, laying a gentle hand on her shoulder. They conferred rapidly in Retanese for a moment and the head guard's eyes flicked between Niallus and Xiulan. A handful of Avincian words could be heard mixed in with the Retanese before Captain Zhu spoke. "Retan have many police. You see tomorrow." He addressed Niallus directly.

Something wasn't adding up. She's definitely hiding something based on how she was suddenly acting from that question. Looking at Captain Zhu, he's response made Niallus smile "That's good can't wait to see." he said with a smile. It would best for Niallus not to ask questions like this, especially in front of Zhu. He would have to ask Xiulan when she on her own. But for now it'll be best to avoid them for now.

After he finished eating he asked Xiulain if she, or the some cooks could show him how to make the dumpling. She happily shown him to the kitchen, where he was shown how to make them. It wasn't actually that difficult. First, he poured boiling water over the flour while mixing with chopsticks, Then added the room temperature water. Stir until no more liquid can be seen.
Combine and knead the dough with your hands until it becomes smooth.
Cover the bowl then rest for 30 minutes. While waiting he sorted out what filling he would like to choose, but Xiulan mentioned that he could try different fillings when he is home. After putting the filling into some of the dough, the time came to fold the dough to hold the filling. Niallus thought he did a good job. When they were fully cooked some of the dumpling had their fillings bursting out.

Niallus just smiled and figured that he put to much filling in them, but didn't mind, he'll just have to practice some more. He thanked Xiulan for showing him on how to make them. Then tried to find his way back to the others.

The Hourglass Order

Niallus Saberhagen

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Event: Metropolis | Location: Wanggang, ReTan

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As Niallus and the others came out of the other side of the portal, somehow Yalen arrived at the same time as everyone else. He greeted his friend. A crowd of people seemed to look at the group with their sudden arrival. Others shortly arrived, not doubt the people who the group are supposed to meet with. Didn't expect this many to meet us.

The people that greeted them seemed to be guards and one of them other people seemed to be a translator. The guards bowed in a greeting matter, Niallus smiled and leaned forward, returning the bow to them."A pleasure to meet you.". He didn't seem to mind the assuming that Yalen is the leader of their group. Listening to the translator introduce themselves and the others. Maura was already on that by introducing the party to the translator and their company.
The one thing that did interest him was why all the soldiers have to be introduced, I wonder if it's a tradition for them to introduce themselves, but still it seems over the top. no matter, he kept that though in case someone else picked up on it. With all the introductions it was already starting to get dark, so the party was escorted to the inn that they were staying. That's another thing that Niallus kept to himself for now, Why are we staying in an expensive inn as she explained it completely free of charge?

As the group walked through the streets. The residents seemed to just look at the students, it seems they are all the centre of attention. But that could mostly be because of Kaureerah. He could hear people speaking in Retannese. Hearing Kaureerah play her music seemed to put people into high spirits. Rikard was even joing in with her little musical moment. The couples of the group walked together. Abdel and Maura holding hands. Niallus offered his to Ingrid. The culture and the scenery here is amazing. Hopefully we'll get some time to do some exploring around, trying some the food. Maybe the couples can spend time just with each other

His thoughts came to abrupt end, as the party stops to a small disturbance. whatever it was, it put the guards on alert with them mobilising to respond with Captain Zhu taking charge. Somethings going on, probably best for us to not get involved just yet. Xiulain explains that it is just a petty theft and we shouldn't worry about it. In front of the group, was the inn. Given how quick the day went by, seems that everyone wants to get settled in first before we start with our task.

The Hourglass Order

Niallus Saberhagen

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Albion

Albion hatches.

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Event:Dies Arcanum. Location: Niallus dorm room.

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Niallus spent the night of Dies Arcanum in his dorm. Looking through some books he borrowed from the library. The compass that he found in that abandoned house during the trials, on his desk with a pile of notes next to it. Every now and again he's done some research on it when he's had time. From the letters inscribed on the back, 'VISOED' he guessed that must have some importance with having the initials of the five gods and Vashtal. "So many mysteries that I have." he mumbled to himself. Putting the book down wanting a break, he stands up, he gives a little stretch. Looking over across the room to the block of ice, it's too clouded even to see what's inside it. Placing a hand on it. When I close my eyes and focus. I can feel the presence of something inside this ice.

His concentration was being distracted by an odd cracking noise. He assumed it was the ice, as he inspected, it wasn't the thing that was making that noise. "Where is that.." he said looking around, his eyes locked on to his Kite Dragon Egg, that was moving. Niallus moved to it with excitement. It's hatching! The egg started to crack, eventually a little white head burst out of the egg. An Albino Harlequin. as the dragon started to fully break the egg that held it completely. It chirped as it was free, looking at Niallus it chirped with a higher tone. It seemed it was imprinted on him "Hello little one, guess you need a name. Hmm… How about Albion." Albion seemed to enjoy the name as it chirped one more, then started to breathe out poison gas out of its mouth. Niallus just smiles at his new friend's enthusiasm.

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As life for the school was coming to an end for this year. Students already set off on their own little journeys during these months until school started once again. The time had come for Niallus to spend some time back home. He said his farewells to his friends. While getting himself ready he felt a sense of joy, just from the things he had done in the short time from coming to Ersand'Enise. He said goodbye to a few others who were still around, saying he'll see them all in the next school year.

As he was about to set off from his dorm. Waiting for him was Ingrid, wanting to spend some time with him before he uses the portal to travel to Meldheim in Eskand. At this point I don't think they cared about keeping their relationship a secret. As they got to the portal to take Niallus home, Ingrid didn't want him to leave, holding onto his hand. He reassured her that he'd come back to her. This seems to put her mind at ease. Just before stepping through the portal, he hands Ingrid a small box, curious what it is, she opens it. Inside was a pendant with an amethyst at its centre. Ingrid's light up with joy, she looked so happy by how lovely it looked. Wasting little time, she takes it out of the box to immediately put it on. She gives him a parting gift too, a nice lovely crafted dagger, to help keep him safe. Attached to the hilt was a note. Ingrid told him that the dagger will keep him safe until he comes back and to read that note once he's home. Niallus was happy about his gift, so after one last hug and a kiss he stepped through the portal back to Eskand.

While coming through the portal in Meldheim, he was greeted by some people who worked at his family estate, as they were here to pick him up, under the order of his grandfather. As the carriage got closer, he could see his family estate, from looking out one of the windows. It had been a few months since he left home. Nothing much had really changed, but he had changed himself. Reunited with his Eskandish friends Sven, Marlijn and Owain. Rekindling his friendship with his childhood friend Ingrid, who he is now dating. Even made some new friends. Had some crazy adventures that he could tell his grandfather when sees him. As the carriage came to a stop, some workers opened the door for him to get out. A few soldiers that have been trained by his family in combat, then again even though Niallus family is small, the amount of soldiers that they train makes up for it. Even some of the other Noble families hired them to help with escorts and just as bodyguards. Amongst the soldiers to greet him was his Grandfather.

After spending some time with his grandfather, sparring with some of the soldiers. Some didn't think much of him. Niallus went to his room to relax, greeting some of the servants as he walked past them. Inside his room, he opened up the letter that Ingrid gave him. All it said was to arrive at the hot spring that was half a day's journey from his family's estate. It even had a date on it of when he should leave, which was set a month from now. It even had how long he'd be there.

Until then he divided up his time. From sparring with the new recruits to help train them. The other part of his time, he was being trained by his grandfather on how to use dark magic. There was a catch however, since his grandfather was getting on in life, he would only be able to teach him the basics on how to draw from the void. Learning how to draw in theory seemed simple, but applying in practice was a different matter. A month almost passed, he slowly started to get the hang of it. But he needed to have a break, luckily the time he was supposed to meet Ingrid.

While spending time with Ingrid at the hot spring. They were able to be themselves, a couple. People often asked if they were together, they didn't seem to mind letting strangers know they were. They seemed to enjoy the days together. But sadly the time came where Niallus and Ingrid had to part ways once more.

When Niallus returned home his Grandfather was suspicious at first but considering how hard he was training to get this done, he didn't mind the boy wanting to get away and relax. Niallus went back to training feeling more energised with his training.

The second month seems to pass, watching his Grandfather train some recruits, while he trained with them. Throughout that time Niallus got a bit taller, making him about 6'5. He didn't even notice at first, until someone mentioned it. With only days left before he had to head back to Ersand'Enise for school, Niallus managed to get the basics for Dark magic done. With that being said, Niallus bid farewell to his Grandfather for now, and returned to Ersand'Enise.

Once back at Ersand'Enise, meeting a few of his friends. Once he got settled back, since he never told Ingrid that he came back, he figured to surprise her. Niallus found Ingrid in the library, with a pile of books around her, lost in her own world. Eventually she sees Niallus, with sheer joy she runs up to him giving him a hug and a kiss, his height wasn't noticeable throughout his time away, but when standing in front of Ingrid he's roughly the same height as her. Didn't matter that she welcomed him back with another kiss and hug and suggested that they should go to Zenobucks.

The Hourglass Order

Limbo

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How long has it been? How long have I been like this? From minutes to hours, they just blur together to me. I've been like this, stuck in a state of limbo. It's been so long I don't know how long I can't remember what I was before this. I wonder how many years passed, or maybe centuries. My thoughts have been the only thing I can control, to call my own. While my body refuses to respond to me, it's in its own slumber.

If it truly has been such a long time since I was imprisoned, then no doubt in my mind that all my friends and family. Even trying to think about that, I struggle to even remember that too.

I long to be set free from this cage that confines me. To feel the sun upon my skin, gentle breezes that touch my skin. But, I believe that those desires are just a distant memory to me. The only way that I'll be free from my prison, is that someone from the outside turns the key. However, I do think that time will be soon. My only fear is, will this brave new world accept me, or reject me. One way or another, my time to awaken is drawing near.