Welcome, child! Tonight, you'll witness the fucking divine! Are you ready to embrace eternity?
Yes mistress. I am ready.
Xandria smiles, her smile is sinister. She brings out a sharp knife, with a silver handle, and walks towards Bvancedo. She holds the knife up, so that the blade is facing Bvancedo, she slowly starts moving the knife closer to Bvancedo. Are you truly ready, my child? Are you ready to be reborn into the fold of Xandria?
She laughs, before suddenly bringing the knife down towards Bvancedo, slashing at the air. Suddenly, a bright flash appears as he feels himself being cut, he looks down to see the blood streaming from his chest where the blade made contact. He gasps in pain, but then smiles, feeling a newfound power surging through him. You are one of us now, forever bound to Xandria. Rise my new initiate, rise!
He stands up, the energy from the slash warming him and making him feel alive and powerful Thank you mistress
Xandria claps her hands together, a look of genuine joy on her face. She steps forward, and embraces Bvancedo, welcoming him into the fold of Xandria. I have plans for you, my child. Plans that will make Xandria grow, plans that will bring chaos to this land and allow us to thrive.
I can’t wait to get started
Let us begin your training, my child. We will start off easy, with some basic spells to help familiarize yourself with the arcane. The room begins to fill with orbs of different colors, the orbs levitating up into the air above the room. Xandria raises her hand into the air, and begins chanting under her breath. As she finishes the incantation, the orbs shoot down from the ceiling, forming a barrier around the room. She then gestures towards the floor, which opens up to reveal a hidden chamber filled with ancient tomes and scrolls. Here, you will learn the secrets of the arcane, and how to control it.
As you begin studying the books, you feel something strange inside of you. A burning sensation within your chest. At first, you try to ignore it, believing it was just your mind playing tricks on you. However, the sensation becomes too intense to ignore. The pain from the slash Xandria gave you has healed, but now you feel a burning sensation where the wound once was. You begin to feel dizzy. Are you alright, my child?
Yes mistress. He says in a worried tone, putting his hand over the scar, which has turned into a sizzling mark
Xandria sighs, walking towards Bvancedo and examining the mark on his chest. As she touches it, the burning stops, and the mark stops smoking. She smiles at Bvancedo, and pats him on the shoulder. Good, good. Do not worry about it. The burn is to be expected, but it means that you are developing an ability most precious to Xandria. The ability to wield raw arcane power. You have great potential, my child.
My child, there is one more thing I must tell you. There is a prophecy among our kind, a prophecy that speaks of the coming of a great evil. A great evil that will bring the world to ruin, and out of the ashes will arise our kingdom. This great evil has been absent from the world for eons, but its return draws near.
My child, you are the key to this prophecy. The great evil that will soon arrive, has chosen you to be its vessel. It is your destiny to bring ruin upon the world, and to lead the charge against those who stand in our way. But be warned, the path to power is not without sacrifice, and many trials lie ahead of you.
He ponders what he’s been told So…. Is evil truly evil? Or is it just a necessary step to get to utopia?
That is a question many have pondered throughout history, my child. Is evil truly evil, or is it merely a stepping stone to a greater good? Perhaps the answer lies somewhere in-between. What is certain however, is that in order to create something new, something greater, the old must be destroyed. And so, we must embrace the darkness in order to build a brighter future for Xandria.
Do I get to destroy stuff?
Xandria laughs, a sinister grin spreading across her face. She places her hand on Bvancedo's shoulder. My child, you will have your chance to destroy. But before then, you must learn control. There is much training ahead of you, but I promise that it will be worth it. In time, you will become the most powerful being in all the land. And at that point, you will be able to destroy anything that stands in your way.
What exactly will I be doing in my training?
Xandria smiles, gesturing towards the hidden chamber filled with ancient tomes and scrolls. You will start by studying the arcane arts. You will learn spells and incantations, and you will practice them until they become second nature to you. But be warned, the arcane is not easy to master. It will take time and dedication, but I promise you will get there.
After I’ve studied magic will I get weapons training?
Xandria nods, her eyes gleaming with excitement. Yes, after you have mastered the arcane arts, we will begin weapons training. You will be taught how to use swords, spears, bows, and any other weapon you desire. Our arsenal is vast, and you will have access to all of it.
What exactly does “after I’ve mastered the arcane arts” mean? How long will that take?
My child, mastering the arcane arts is no easy feat, and it cannot be rushed. It will take time, patience, and dedication.
Xandria leans in close to Bvancedo, her eyes narrowing. She smiles, but there is a hint of danger in her voice. My child, it could take years, maybe even decades to truly master the arcane arts. But fear not, for I will be with you every step of the way. We will spend hours studying and practicing until your magic is as powerful as you want it to be. So be prepared, my child. This will be a long journey, but in the end, it will be worth it.