2nd Light (Forward-dated to Nov. 1st)

[liorafae]

[It had been some time since Liora had first arrived, and she hasn't accomplished anything that she had wanted to. She hasn't found Cane or Snowy, whom she was with back home prior to awakening in the Bay. She also hasn't found Azalea, whom others have told her that they knew.]

[These little devices were convenient, though. As nervous as she was to use it, Liora figured this would be the quickest way to find out what she needed to know. Even if her friends weren't in this world, at least it would put her search to rest, despite the disappointment.]

Hello...Genessia? Um...my name is Liora. I'm looking for two more dragons, named Cane and Snowy. They're both white...although Snowy has a bluish tint. Cane's wings are a crystallized red, and Snowy's wings are teal. They were with me before I woke up here...so I don't know what happened to them...

I've also had several people tell me that Azalea was here, but I haven't been able to find her either. Has she really disappeared...?

[Her last inquiry takes a somewhat more serious tone.]

And lastly...does anyone know of a dark dragon named Erebus? If so, then...just stay away from him. He...he'll be after me. If he's not here, then...there's nothing to worry about.

[Except she will continue to worry about what Erebus may be doing back home. Has he done something to Cane and Snowy? Have they been captured? Or worse, killed?]


[Action in Fayren]

[Liora had found Fayren to be closest to the world she was used to. So she can be found there, trying to practice her magic. She hovers in the air in an open field, moving her wings to keep her airborne. She gathers her energy, forming a yellow glow of soothing light around her. But she seems to be doing something more, as she concentrates hard, straining her muscles in an attempt to control her power. But she could not accomplish anything more than this radiant glow which lit up the area and warmed everything within range, like the soothing sunlight.]

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[thelastguardian]

Medivh was quiet for a moment, wondering how similar her magics were to his own and if it was anything like how magic worked on Azeroth.

He shifted to approach to a conversational distance and lowered himself down to the grass and folded his legs. It was best this way so that he could be more at eye level with her instead of looming.

"What is the intention of the spell?" The Magus wondered, once he rested his staff across his knees. "I am not sure how your magics work compared to mine - but most spells require a focused intent. One must hold that intention fast in the mind and visualize it for it to be able to manifest in reality."

[liorafae]

Liora straightened herself so she can be more at eye level with the man as well.

"Well, we Fae dragons gather the magical energies around us and use them to power our spells. In this world, Fayren in particular is more rich with magical energy than the other cities."

She held up her talons, staring at them. "The spell I was trying to cast was a simple Bright Bolt. It's supposed to be a ball of light to hurl at a target. I can do the same with the non-elemental magic easily enough, but...I just can't seem to grasp the light."

She pondered Medivh's words. She thought she had been focusing on her spell. Had she not been focusing hard enough?

[thelastguardian]

Medivh nodded at the little dragon's words. True, this realm seemed to brim more with magical energies than Genessia City. It was why he felt more at home here than the more densely populated city center.

"It is the same in my home realm." He said finally. "Magic is more an ambient field there, that blankets the whole world. Magic users can tap into it to fuel their spells, accompanied by their own strength and will." He pondered for a moment, considering.

"There is no doubt to your skill and potential." He could sense it. He wasn't certain, but he figured her block was more a mental one than a physical one. Even experienced mages encountered such challenges and there was no shame in it. "I saw you call the light earlier and sensed its power. Now the task is to visualize it. Know the spell within you. Feel it with all of your being. Focusing is one thing. Knowing the spell simply Is - is another."

Shaking his head slightly he waved a hand. "Forgive me, rambling on. I do not mean to assume that how you summon magics would be how an Azerothian knows it." The idea that he could get to know other spell casters from other worlds and exchange knowledge was an intriguing one, though.

[liorafae]

Liora stared off, taking in the Guardian's words. Part of her found it hard to believe. Just visualizing the spell? Was that really all it took?

"No...it makes sense," she assured him, "I think..."

She took a moment to close her eyes and picture herself successfully casting the spell. When she opened them again, she brought her talons in front of her again, calling forth the light magic. First it radiated all around her, as it had before, but then slowly began to gather in front of her in a broad aura. She concentrated even harder, trying to pull the light energy into a tighter ball; however, the light wouldn't move any more. Finally, Liora aborted the spell, causing the magic to dissipate. She dropped to all fours, breathing heavily. Maybe she just lacked the stamina?

"There must be...something I'm missing..." she said. "But what...?"