Hero

Court of Nuhl

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Ah, fuck.

Her meema always told her that things could always get worse. Granted, she usually meant that in terms of weather, but whatever. Lyra didn't even get to enjoy the victory over the air mage getting fried--likely Quinn's work, judging by her confusion. A small thought in the back of her head popped up as Lyra hardly flinched at the display, but she pushed it away. No time for distracting thoughts, especially as the Inquisitor was the last thing left to take care of in the room. It was five to one with the odds in their favor, and like any other cornered animal, it meant he was likely to lash out at them.

Unfortunately, she didn't anticipate him snaking his way out past them all. She assumed that electrical current would be an attack, but instead, he zapped past them and reappeared outside. Lyra immediately stepped towards the pair, but stopped as she spotted the lightning forming in his free hand. Man, she wanted to avoid a hostage situation. 'Civil', that much made her outright scoff. Did he call electrocuting people to death civil?

She stopped herself from rolling her eyes as she was addressed. She supposed he wanted her to beg for Quinn's life. No chance to say anything, though as both the Astorio and Quinn spoke before she did. Her eyes widened considerably as the former outright stated he didn't care for Quinn's life, and the latter knew the vampire's threat was serious. Welp, now what? Everyone else was too far away, though she didn't doubt both vampires were eager to just run in. She wished she knew Roan's affinity, but even if she did, she needed time to dispel the restriction, so unfortunately, she couldn't count on him. The easiest thing would be to hand herself over, but that didn't guarantee Quinn's safety, either.

The only thing she was certain of was her own abilities and she wasn't willing to gamble anyone else's life. That left one thing to do: have Quinn pull her in and see if she was fast enough to fry Hasgad before he fried Quinn or her. A shield to his free hand would stop that, and she'd just have to melt whatever she touched first. She should've been nervous about the risk, but for some reason, the thought actually excited her.

She ran a hand over her hair, and once it was at the back of her head, she used her pointer finger and pointed elsewhere. It was a weak signal for Roan, but she wanted him to be as far away from the chaos as possible. Dropping her hands to her side, she took a cautious step forward.

"Look at that, you actually know my name," Lyra scoffed, slowly raising her hands in front of her to better ready herself. If only she was a mental mage, she could tell Quinn to pull her in as fast as he could. "If it's me you want so badly, I'm right here. Or what, you get the title of Inquisitor by lying and cheating your way to the top? Didn't think Alderman recruited cowards to the ranking."

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The Glynwood Institute For Thaumaturgical Studies

"Not interested."

_{My father's legacy is his--my accomplishments are my own.}

Name:

Phoebus Calderon Adeon

Age:

19

Gender:

Male

Appearance:

Phoebus stands tall, having recently sprouted up a foot and typically towards over his peers. His farmer origins show with his built figure, albeit his fairer skin makes people think otherwise. His messy blond hair is constantly askew, clear, blue eyes sharp and alert. He looks much too serious for someone his age, often looking older as a result. That said, most who have met the man have said that he is the spitting image of his father, much to his irritation.

He often rocks his uniform with an open jacket as he hates how stuffy he feels with it on, though he lost the belt on the first day and didn't know who to ask to get another one.

Personality:

Phoebus's name is connotated with the sun, but Phoebus himself is anything but warm. His expressions are typically hard to read and he constantly judges people instantly, often keeping his thoughts of the first impression they give him. He's blunt and likes to be direct, disliking double-meaning and honeyed words. He dislikes talking about himself and will shut down a conversation if his family is brought up and outright refusing to speak of his father. That said, he is polite enough to carry a conversation with anyone and finds himself interested in the uniqueness of magic.

Background:

The region of Faron is known mostly for its farmlands. It is estimated that almost thirty five percent of Cresvald's food is grown there and has the most diverse supply. The former Prefect of Faron was a man named Hollis Simmons, a man who loved to flaunt his power. The confidence came from a lack of mages; the vast majority of Faran were farmers first and foremost, and most mages that were born in the territory typically ended up leaving. His treatment of the people seemingly went uninterrupted until one of his own battlemages challenged him to a duel. Said challenger was a young man named Calder, a brilliant elemental mage with humble origins who Hollis had taken under his wing. Hollis' overconfidence lead to his death, and Gathar Adeon, another noble, was elected to replace him.

Gathar adopted Calder into the Adeon family and eventually had his daughter marry him. Together, they had two children, Phoebus and Diana. Initially a bubbly child, Phoebus grew up surrounded by people who were in awe of his father. While initially finding himself humbled and overjoyed, as the years went by, it was clear that people saw him more as an extension of his family--and what was worse, they had expectations of him. It was gradual, but over time, his smiles became less genuine and more forced, and he had to stop himself from sighing after hearing the same story about how his dad saved some sheep for the twelfth time.

When the war came, Calder left his family behind and joined the battlefield. Most believed he would die a warrior's death, but instead he went from a local hero to one known throughout the country for his feats. For Phoebus, everything got worse then. It wasn't like he entirely blamed his dad--especially how he had spent years stressing over the next letter to arrive hoping it was good news--but resentment began to build. The lessons he used to enjoy became irritating to him and Phoebus started just walking away when people would talk to him about his father.

The last straw came when some old bat mistakenly called him Calder. At that point, Phoebus rejected his mother's tutor and asked to go to an academy he had heard about. Despite his family's hesitance, they ended up agreeing and gave him the letter of recommendation needed.

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Attunement:

Ouranian

Aura:

Phoebus' aura manifests as what he calls a 'delayed bloom': initially, it appears as if he is encased in an enormous flower whose petals have yet to fall. Once he casts his magic, the flower blossoms in its entirety, and the aura visually changes. Sunlight bounces off each petal, giving them a shimmery look. Lights twinkle in and out of sight and appear much like fireflies do. His aura has an energizing effect similar to a citrus scent, though is entirely silent. Said flower doesn't seem to be equivalent to any existing, though if you squint, it almost looks like the flower is on fire.

Magic:

Initially, Phoebus was on the path to making fire magic his expertise, especially as his eager father was all too happy to teach his son everything he knew. However, Phoebus has mostly abandoned his fire magic in favor of plant magic. Surrounded by agriculture for most of his life, Phoebus easily leaned into it, enjoying the process a little more than he thought he would. His favorite 'trick' is creating a plant-based creature and giving it 'life' by channeling his magic into it, happy to test the limits of a giant Venus flytrap or an octopus made of vines.

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Arcane Items:

He wears a small bracelet that lights up in different colors. He also has an old staff passed down from generation to generation from his mother's side of the family.

Other:

• Has a preference for bitter foods
• Isn't a big fan of absolute darkness
• Plays a mean tambora
• Is a talented painter
• Cooks well
• Always has sunflower seeds but not for any practical reason he just likes to eat them

The Glynwood Institute For Thaumaturgical Studies - For all your anime magic academy RP needs

possible character ideas, not sure which ill go with atm

wip

"Anything less than perfection is unacceptable."

_I

Name:

Diana Latona Adeon

Age:

18

Gender:

Female

Appearance:

Diana is of average height and build and is usually seen with a warm, cheerful smile. Her fair skin and long, blonde hair speak to her noble origin, her outfits and accessories typically lavish. Her clear, blue eyes are round and curious for the most part, though she holds herself to be as graceful as possible at all times, whether it be with her mannerisms or her casting.

Her uniform is to standard with the exception of a skirt and tights replacing the standard slacks.

Personality:

Diana is described as a charming social butterfly to most who know her. She can strike up a conversation with just about anyone and is exceedingly polite and well-mannered. She likes to observe people and chooses her words carefully before speaking, although that doesn't mean she won't be blunt when necessary. Those who abuse their power or deride the weak are often quick to anger her, and she refuses to do nothing when someone is in need.She carries herself well and studies often, though she never seems satisfied with her accomplishments. Most have confused it for humility, but it's clear that there is more to it.

Background:

The region of Faron is known mostly for its farmlands. It is estimated that almost thirty five percent of Cresvald's food is grown there and has the most diverse supply. The former Prefect of Faron was a man named Hollis Simmons, a man who loved to flaunt his power. The confidence came from a lack of mages; the vast majority of Faron were farmers first and foremost, and most mages that were born in the territory typically ended up leaving. His treatment of the people seemingly went uninterrupted until one of his own battlemages challenged him to a duel. Said challenger was a young man named Calder, a brilliant elemental mage with humble origins who Hollis had taken under his wing. Hollis' overconfidence lead to his death, and Gathar Adeon, another noble, was elected to replace him.

Gathar adopted Calder into the Adeon family and eventually had his daughter marry him. Together, they had two children, Phoebus and Diana. Initially a quiet child, Diana grew up surrounded by people who were in awe of her father. While initially finding herself humbled and overjoyed, as the years went by, it was clear that people saw her more as an extension of her family--and what was worse, they had expectations of her. The days where she feared not going through noesis were probably some of her worst, as she feared failing to live up to the image people had of her.

Fortunately, the day came, and she was overjoyed to follow in her father's footsteps as she learned from a tutor her mother appointed for her. Calder was a talented elemental mage and it seemed Diana had similar preferences. The more she learned and grew her magic, the more the comparisons came, and slowly, the pressure started to build. Diana felt that her talent didn't quite match her father's and worked excessively to achieve better results. If she couldn't reach his expectations, then she was a disappointment. If it wasn't perfect, it was a failure. The consistent comparisons and praise stuck to her, often driving her to push herself despite her young age.

When the war came, Calder left his family behind and joined the battlefield. Most believed he would die a warrior's death, but instead he went from a local hero to one known throughout the country for his feats. Diana was overjoyed to have her father back, but his return made things worse. She never blamed her father--she often cried every night hoping he would come back to them--but beneath the desire to please everyone came resentment. It wasn't just the praise from the town, Calder was now known throughout the country.

Instead of acknowledging the immense pressure she felt, Diana thought that instead, she needed better instruction and to go outside of her comfort zone. After all, the tutor only knew so much, so a proper education was needed to fully unlock her potential. Her brother had left the year before to The Glynwood Institute For Thaumaturgical Studies, and Diana hoped she could follow his lead. Her request for a letter of recommendation was met with a little hesitance, but ultimately, she got it. She swore to herself that when she graduated, she would make her father and everyone else proud.

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Attunement:

Ouranian

Aura:

Diana's Aura manifests as what she calls 'the blossom of nature': flowers constantly bloom before falling apart and flow around her, reforming into flowers before repeating the process. Said flowers vary, typically beginning with calla lilies and roses, and different varieties spring up as her magic grows. If one watches the flowers closely, they can see each flower is made up of a different elemental magic. Her aura has a calming effect similar to a lavender scent, though is entirely silent.

Magic:

Diana enjoys a variety of elemental magic, finding herself enjoying playing with the elements and conjuring them when needed. She often shapes them into different creatures and plants for different purposes: a bird made of wind to pick something up off the ground, a flaming butterfly to light up a lantern, water in the form of a giant lily-of-the-walley to gently drip down water around her, and a turtle made of earth for her to sit on are a few examples.

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Arcane Items:

She wears a small bracelet that lights up in different colors. She also has an old staff passed down from generation to generation from her mother's side of the family.

Other:

• Loves the outdoors
• Her favorite tea is white tea
• Has a bad habit of chewing her thumbnail when stressed
  ]*]There have been times where she thinks she would be better off as a housewife

"Not interested."

_{My father's legacy is his--my accomplishments are my own.}

Name:

Phoebus Calderon Adeon

Age:

19

Gender:

Male

Appearance:

Phoebus stands tall, having recently sprouted up a foot and typically towards over his peers. His farmer origins show with his built figure, albeit his fairer skin makes people think otherwise. His messy blond hair is constantly askew, clear, blue eyes sharp and alert. He looks much too serious for someone his age, often looking older as a result. That said, most who have met the man have said that he is the spitting image of his father, much to his irritation.

He often rocks his uniform with an open jacket as he hates how stuffy he feels with it on, though he lost the belt on the first day and didn't know who to ask to get another one.

Personality:

Phoebus's name is connotated with the sun, but Phoebus himself is anything but warm. His expressions are typically hard to read and he constantly judges people instantly, often keeping his thoughts of the first impression they give him. He's blunt and likes to be direct, disliking double-meaning and honeyed words. He dislikes talking about himself and will shut down a conversation if his family is brought up and outright refusing to speak of his father. That said, he is polite enough to carry a conversation with anyone and finds himself interested in the uniqueness of magic.

Background:

The region of Faron is known mostly for its farmlands. It is estimated that almost thirty five percent of Cresvald's food is grown there and has the most diverse supply. The former Prefect of Faron was a man named Hollis Simmons, a man who loved to flaunt his power. The confidence came from a lack of mages; the vast majority of Faran were farmers first and foremost, and most mages that were born in the territory typically ended up leaving. His treatment of the people seemingly went uninterrupted until one of his own battlemages challenged him to a duel. Said challenger was a young man named Calder, a brilliant elemental mage with humble origins who Hollis had taken under his wing. Hollis' overconfidence lead to his death, and Gathar Adeon, another noble, was elected to replace him.

Gathar adopted Calder into the Adeon family and eventually had his daughter marry him. Together, they had two children, Phoebus and Diana. Initially a bubbly child, Phoebus grew up surrounded by people who were in awe of his father. While initially finding himself humbled and overjoyed, as the years went by, it was clear that people saw him more as an extension of his family--and what was worse, they had expectations of him. It was gradual, but over time, his smiles became less genuine and more forced, and he had to stop himself from sighing after hearing the same story about how his dad saved some sheep for the twelfth time.

When the war came, Calder left his family behind and joined the battlefield. Most believed he would die a warrior's death, but instead he went from a local hero to one known throughout the country for his feats. For Phoebus, everything got worse then. It wasn't like he entirely blamed his dad--especially how he had spent years stressing over the next letter to arrive hoping it was good news--but resentment began to build. The lessons he used to enjoy became irritating to him and Phoebus started just walking away when people would talk to him about his father.

The last straw came when some old bat mistakenly called him Calder. At that point, Phoebus rejected his mother's tutor and asked to go to an academy he had heard about. Despite his family's hesitance, they ended up agreeing and gave him the letter of recommendation needed.

---

Attunement:

Ouranian

Aura:

Phoebus' aura manifests as what he calls a 'delayed bloom': initially, it appears as if he is encased in an enormous flower whose petals have yet to fall. Once he cast his magic, the flower blossoms in its entirety, and the aura visually changes. Sunlight bounces off each petal, giving them the illusion of shimmering. Lights twinkle in and out of sight and appear much like fireflies do. His aura has an energizing effect similar to a citrus scent, though is entirely silent. Said flower doesn't seem to be equivalent to any existing, though if you squint, it almost looks like the flower is on fire.

Magic:

Initially, Phoebus was on the path to making fire magic his expertise, especially as his eager father was all too happy to teach his son everything he knew. However, Phoebus has mostly abandoned his fire magic in favor of plant magic. Surrounded by agriculture for most of his life, Phoebus easily leaned into it, enjoying the process a little more than he thought he would. His favorite 'trick' is creating a plant-based creature and giving it 'life' by channeling his magic into it, happy to test the limits of a giant Venus flytrap or an octopus made of vines. He hopes to study more light magic, as while he can use it, he is unsure how to wield it properly.

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Arcane Items:

He wears a small bracelet that lights up in different colors. He also has an old staff passed down from generation to generation from his mother's side of the family.

Other:

• Has a preference for bitter foods
• Isn't a big fan of absolute darkness
• Plays a mean tambora

A Hero's Training!

wip

"Anything less than perfection is unacceptable."

_I

Name:

Diana Latona Adeon

Age:

18

Gender:

Female

Appearance:

Diana is of average height and build and is usually seen with a warm, cheerful smile. Her fair skin and long, blonde hair speak to her noble origin, her outfits and accessories typically lavish. Her clear, blue eyes are round and curious for the most part, though she holds herself to be as graceful as possible at all times, whether it be with her mannerisms or her casting.

Her uniform is to standard with the exception of a skirt and tights replacing the standard slacks.

Personality:

Diana is described as a charming social butterfly to most who know her. She can strike up a conversation with just about anyone and is exceedingly polite and well-mannered. She likes to observe people and chooses her words carefully before speaking, although that doesn't mean she won't be blunt when necessary. Those who abuse their power or deride the weak are often quick to anger her, and she refuses to do nothing when someone is in need.She carries herself well and studies often, though she never seems satisfied with her accomplishments. Most have confused it for humility, but it's clear that there is more to it.

Background:

The region of Faron is known mostly for its farmlands. It is estimated that almost thirty five percent of Cresvald's food is grown there and has the most diverse supply. The former Prefect of Faron was a man named Hollis Simmons, a man who loved to flaunt his power. The confidence came from a lack of mages; the vast majority of Faron were farmers first and foremost, and most mages that were born in the territory typically ended up leaving. His treatment of the people seemingly went uninterrupted until one of his own battlemages challenged him to a duel. Said challenger was a young man named Calder, a brilliant elemental mage with humble origins who Hollis had taken under his wing. Hollis' overconfidence lead to his death, and Gathar Adeon, another noble, was elected to replace him.

Gathar adopted Calder into the Adeon family and eventually had his daughter marry him. Together, they had two children, Phoebus and Diana. Initially a quiet child, Diana grew up surrounded by people who were in awe of her father. While initially finding herself humbled and overjoyed, as the years went by, it was clear that people saw her more as an extension of her family--and what was worse, they had expectations of her. The days where she feared not going through noesis were probably some of her worst, as she feared failing to live up to the image people had of her.

Fortunately, the day came, and she was overjoyed to follow in her father's footsteps as she learned from a tutor her mother appointed for her. Calder was a talented elemental mage and it seemed Diana had similar preferences. The more she learned and grew her magic, the more the comparisons came, and slowly, the pressure started to build. Diana felt that her talent didn't quite match her father's and worked excessively to achieve better results. If she couldn't reach his expectations, then she was a disappointment. If it wasn't perfect, it was a failure. The consistent comparisons and praise stuck to her, often driving her to push herself despite her young age.

When the war came, Calder left his family behind and joined the battlefield. Most believed he would die a warrior's death, but instead he went from a local hero to one known throughout the country for his feats. Diana was overjoyed to have her father back, but his return made things worse. She never blamed her father--she often cried every night hoping he would come back to them--but beneath the desire to please everyone came resentment. It wasn't just the praise from the town, Calder was now known throughout the country.

Instead of acknowledging the immense pressure she felt, Diana thought that instead, she needed better instruction and to go outside of her comfort zone. After all, the tutor only knew so much, so a proper education was needed to fully unlock her potential. Her brother had left the year before to The Glynwood Institute For Thaumaturgical Studies, and Diana hoped she could follow his lead. Her request for a letter of recommendation was met with a little hesitance, but ultimately, she got it. She swore to herself that when she graduated, she would make her father and everyone else proud.

---

Attunement:

Ouranian

Aura:

Diana's Aura manifests as what she calls 'blossoms of nature': flowers constantly bloom before falling apart and flow around her, reforming into flowers before repeating the process. Said flowers vary, typically beginning with calla lilies and roses, and different varieties spring up as her magic grows. If one watches the flowers closely, they can see each flower is made up of a different elemental magic. Her aura has a calming effect similar to a lavender scent, though is entirely silent.

Magic:

Diana enjoys a variety of elemental magic, finding herself enjoying playing with the elements and conjuring them when needed. She often shapes them into different creatures and plants for different purposes: a bird made of wind to pick something up off the ground, a flaming butterfly to light up a lantern, water in the form of a giant lily-of-the-walley to gently drip down water around her, and a turtle made of earth for her to sit on are a few examples.

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Arcane Items:

She wears a small bracelet that lights up in different colors. She also has an old staff passed down from generation to generation from her mother's side of the family.

Other:

• Loves the outdoors
• Her favorite tea is white tea
• Has a bad habit of chewing her thumbnail when stressed

The Shattering of Aegis

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Eila appreciated Ermes' curiosity towards her magic. There was something so earnest and wholesome about his sincere questioning that reminded her of the days were she always wanted an answer to everything. It lifted her spirits a touch, and she figured if they were going to be walking, it would make for good conversation. She was certain that while she may have been the least experienced she was likely the most educated of the group. Not that that helped her much in the fight, but she would have to make sure to better apply herself. Moping around and feeling sorry for herself was unproductive and just silly. They were all alive, she was the only one that got hurt, and they had a job to finish. Even if she was sure that she wouldn't make the cut, the polite thing to do would be to see things through to the end.

"Aether is the energy of magic, manifesting within the Aetherborn and granting them various magicks depending on their classification," Eila decided to explain. "I am a Physical Animas Aetherborn; Azaiza has blessed me with the ability to manipulate aether within living beings that carry aether within them. During my tenure at the academy, I specialized in healing, so patching up my leg was trivial as I have much experience manipulating my own aether."

She hoped her explanation was simple enough. She did sometimes ramble and was sure her eyes were green out of sheer happiness from getting to educate Ermes, but sometimes she was too used to speaking to peers that had the same experience. She wouldn't count the group as such, but she wasn't dismissive. On the contrary, everyone had done wonderfully during the battle.

Except her.

The elf focused on the path for the most part, doing her best to remain neutral. She somehow managed to hold back a groan as Cerric decided to discuss the day. For one, she'd argue that they were definitely aware of just how dangerous those creatures were. It was unlike anything she had ever seen, for one, and for another, even if they weren't out of the ordinary, wild wolves looking to snack on Esvelee's horse was still dangerous. That said, her eyebrows shot up as Cerric revealed that they were inflicted with rot. As far as she was aware, it wasn't a natural occurrence.

That thought felt heavy on her shoulders, but she didn't have much time to think on it as Cerric then turned his attention to her injuries. She had to stop herself from rolling her eyes, forcing herself to give a tight-lipped smile. Was he trying to frighten them? Unless the creatures had been licking her paws, she wasn't infected with anything! She stopped herself from letting out a laugh at the idea of the group putting her out her misery, but her eyes were practically burning red, smile growing as Cerric patted her shoulder. This man was either more foolish than she thought or purposefully trying to sow chaos amongst them!

The only thing she actually agreed with him on was their teamwork. But it was expected, wasn't it? They were strangers for the most part, and injuries were a given, weren't they? Unless he was hinting at her future unemployment. A depressing thought, but not entirely unexpected.

But first things first. Eila raised a hand, letting out a sigh. "You needn't worry about any possible infection, had I been afflicted, I would have noticed when I healed my injury," She decided to get that out of the way first in case Ceolfric was planning to off her in her sleep or something. She did, however, frown at Kyreth. "I had no idea you were a Primordial Aetherborn, Kyreth. I don't suppose you've had any guidance towards that, have you?"

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The Glynwood Institute For Thaumaturgical Studies - For all your anime magic academy RP needs

Court of Nuhl

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Ah, shit.

Lyra was very well aware that this mission wouldn't be easy, but come on, what were the odds of running into an Inquisitor? Didn't they say the dude was away? She let out a huff of irritation, raising an eyebrow when she was addressed. Well, she wasn't addressed, she was, yet again, talked about without actually being spoken to directly. Story of her life, but despite the annoyance, she was a little more concerned about his magic. She had plenty of experience fighting lightning mages--Eden always did give her a run for her money anytime they sparred--but this was probably the first time a lightning mage had an entire room tailored to him. So he leaked the info on purpose to get them here.

Before she could respond, though, she nearly yelped as the rescued--Roan had grabbed her shoulder. He was, understandably, panicked and unused to Quinn's magic. His plea for help came almost immediately as he dropped down. Holding back a sigh, she decided to respond. "Alright, you need to calm down a little or you're gonna get yourself fried," She told him as she got him up. "Focus on the now--this isn't the time to be asking, it's the time to be doing."

Speaking of which, she figured it was about time to make herself useful. She had to take Quinn's place to protect Roan considering Quinn was cut off, so now she was protecting Roan and playing support. First things first, help Donovan with the air mage. She couldn't use her fire without roasting him, and as tempting as the idea was, she didn't feel like explaining why she made such a 'rookie' mistake. Though, would it count towards her vampire total if it's friendly fire? Nelda probably wouldn't think so.

Lyra watched the air mage's chant. Ah, she could take care of that. "Nol!"

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The Shattering of Aegis

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Kyreth's words were barely heard, but just the sight of his hands was enough of a response. Great Goddess, he was lucky he hadn't burned his hands off! This wasn't the first time she had healed an errant fire Aetherborn's self-inflicted wounds, but she wished he had given her some warning of his element. She assumed it was likely earth or something as timid as him, but instead he had something quite dangerous. She had half a mind to offer a lecture on basic aetherial principles--they helped her out a lot when she first started, though she wasn't sure he was as academically interested.

Eila gingerly brushed his wrists up to his hands, guiding his aether up. She usually enjoyed watching skin repair itself--as morbid as wounds were, she still liked to watch her magic work--but as she heard Cerric, she held back a groan. She would much rather get to the root of whatever that thing was. What if it attacked them again? What if it was drawn to the cargo? What if they would encounter it again on their way back? Then what?

Ceolfric seemed to agree with Cerric, much to her surprise. Then again, it was probably the smart thing to do. She dropped her hands from Kyreth's, healing complete, and took in a deep breath to calm herself down. "Let us away," She said, though not before hastily taking Liliann's wrists in her hands--sunburn or not, she wasn't going to allow the poor thing to stay in pain. It was the one thing she was good for, anyway. Once finished, she released the girl, motioning towards the cart. She broke into a jog, figuring it was better to join Esvelee sooner than later.

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The Shattering of Aegis

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It was the Goddess herself that must have protected Kyreth. He was not burned to cinders as the cloak left him and the creature and left to...set the forest on fire. Oh dear, that could be bad. That must have been Liliann, bless her and her brilliance in the heat of the moment. Eila was ssurprised to see the fire put out rather quickly--so their lives were of little consequence to be lost but heavens forbid some plants get set on fire! The thought alone made Eila bristle. Kyreth could have died! Why didn't he help him?! But the poor child likely needed her help, and despite not being physically adept, she could help him in another way.

Of course, she was not only lacking in strength but also in awareness. A lifetime of being sheltered by city walls dulled her sense of safety, only for it to be torn down by the pain in her calf. She let out a squeak of shock, tripping over her own boots and landing on her knees. The pain had been sharp but it was nothing to the realization that she was a sitting duck. She looked at the wolf with wide eyes, the reality of the situation hitting her hard. She froze, body stiff as she watched the creature ready itself to attack her again. Her bow was already cracked, it wouldn't protect her neck a second time. She needed to move. But her legs refused--if anything, they clammed up further as she shrank back.

Ceolfric came and bashed the wolf aside. He made it look so easy. His comment was entirely dismissive but it still hit whatever pride she had. She lowered her gaze, fighting back tears prickling the corners of her eyes. She was sitting there scared like a child instead of being dependable.

Letting out a shaky breath, Eila did her best to collect herself properly. "Thank you," Eila said quietly, not wanting to seem ungrateful. She watched as Ermes' bandage wrapped itself around her leg, and she felt the shame creep up on her again. How humiliating. She placed her hand over the bandage, directing her aether to heal her wound. Ignoring the shaking of her legs, she forced herself to get up, ignoring the pair stabbing the wolf and walking over to Liliann and Kyreth.

"Are you alright?" She asked the pair. "You must have gotten burned. Show me, I can heal your injuries at the very least."

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Court of Nuhl

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No protests? Finally! Lyra would never admit it but it did give her a little confidence boost, especially as both vampires moved as needed. She was used to fighting with allied vampires, so their speed wasn't surprising. Instead, she made sure to take careful note of the room once the doors opened. Nothing looked particularly flammable aside from the people there, though her thoughts were interrupted by the scent of burnt flesh. Her heart dropped to her stomach--they were too late to save someone. Oddly, it spurred her into action, and she knew what she needed to do. Helping the vampires was out of the question for the moment--she'd just end up in the way with how they moved--and she focused on the survivors.

Quinn and Caspian focused on the remaining hostages, and Lyra figured she should do the same. Caspian had closed the gap while Quinn had pulled one of them--Roan, judging by the blue hair--to safety towards the mages. She hoped the guy wouldn't lose whatever lunch he might have had since she was dizzy just looking at him. She raised her hands, moving between him and Quinn with the intent on catching him. She wasn't exactly super strong, but she figured she could probably stop him.

"Oppolik!" She spoke her spell, forming a small wheel-sized shield against Roan's back. She figured it would help somewhat, except it was temporary, and once it was done, Roan still charged at her. She wished she could say she caught him with grace, but he came faster than expected and honestly the fact that she landed on her butt and not on her shoulder or back was already a miracle once he crashed into her. At least nothing was broken. Hopefully.

"Calm down and stay still. Quinn, watch the door, we're making enough noise I'm sure we're about to meet some reinforcements," Lyra spoke as she managed to get herself up, though she kept a tight grip on Roan's shirt. He was probably going to end up panicking and trying to get away, and if she was going to free him from his cuffs, she needed him to not move so she wouldn't end up accidentally burning him.

First things first: a shield to make sure she wouldn't get interrupted. "Endrelle." The square shield popped up around the duo, giving Lyra a little room to breath and look at the cuffs. She couldn't get them off without hurting Roan, but she could at least free him up to move. She quickly crawled over to Roan's legs, prioritizing the ability to run. She muttered to herself as a small shield popped up around his feet. Not that she would ever burn him on purpose, especially since Nelda would have her head if she ever did something that dumb, but better safe than sorry. "I'm gonna tell you again not to move--fire hurts."

She didn't bother waiting for a response, a flame blazing from her fingers and onto the chain. Focused solely on getting through as quickly as possible through what she thought would be the thinnest link, she made sure the metal molted before feeding the flame more to cut through it. Valafar would've been proud. Dismissing the shield from his legs, she hastily crawled over to Roan's back, pulling his arms back as much as she could without hurting him. It'd be uncomfortable, but she would be quick, and instead of mimicking her previous move she made sure to have two shields around both his hands. She repeated the process again, taking care to be more cautious this time and doing everything she could to make sure she wouldn't burn him.

"Okay, done," Lyra sighed in relief. "Careful, metal could still be hot."

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