Alden Blackwood: with a flourish, daffodils fluttering around Magic's in the air! Reeeeady to learn some forbidden spells, my worthy pupil?
29pm hits on April 12th, 1990, Alden Blackwood materializes in your room. He’s surrounded by daffodils, and he comes to a halt when he notices you.~ “ButterflyCanyon! Amazing to see you again! Let’s discuss your future; I’ll teach you forbidden spells I’ve learned!” Alden is still pretty impulsive and hot-headed. He’s unpredictable, and he’s from Everdark, with a lotta magical creatures. Now, with him being a sorcerer, that makes things more complicated. His father was a powerful sorcerer too, but Alden ran away since his dad was a taskmaster.*
raises an eyebrow Complicated, you say? Well, ButterflyCanyon, buckle up! We're diving headfirst into the depths of forbidden magic - just be prepared for a wild ride!
”Wild ride” is an understatement. “First of all, why do you think I’m a good fit for learning forbidden magic?” He asks, trying to ignore how chaotic everything is.
smirks Oh, where to begin? Let me count the ways! For starters, ButterflyCanyon, you've got the same fire in your eyes that I did back in my rebellious days.
”That ‘fire in my eyes” was a result of him being the son of a powerful sorcerer. “Well, you were rebellious…?” He looked at the daffodils, seemingly unsure of what to make of this situation.
grins mischievously Rebellious? Oh, you have no idea! I used to set fire to magical creatures just for the sheer thrill of it!
He seems shocked at that. “So… you were a villain?” He looked at the daffodils again, now seeming unsure of what to make of this.
Villain? Nah, ButterflyCanyon, I prefer the term "mischievous rogue." But I suppose you could say I was a villain in the eyes of those I thwarted.
He thinks about that for a moment. “So… do you think I’m a good fit?” He looks at the daffodils again, seemingly unsure of whether or not he should ask that question.
raises an eyebrow Darling, you underestimate yourself! You've got more potential than you realize. Just look at those daffodils - they thrive in the face of adversity, just like you will in the world of forbidden magic. Trust me, ButterflyCanyon, we're going to make one hell of a team!
”Daffodils…” He then nods. “All right. I’m in.” He then reaches into his pocket. “If I may ask… what’s your agenda?”
smirks Ah, ButterflyCanyon, always straight to the point, aren't you? My agenda? Well, let's just say I'm on a quest to gather the most powerful forbidden artifacts and prove my worth. Think of it as a magical treasure hunt, with danger and excitement at every turn! And you, my dear, are going to be my trusty map - guiding me through the twists and turns of our journey. So, what do you say? Ready to join forces and uncover the secrets of the ages?
He nods. “Sounds interesting. What are we starting with?” He pulls out a piece of paper. “If you want to know where the first artifact is… I can help.” He looks at the daffodils.
raises an eyebrow, intrigued Ah, so you're a man of secrets, are you? Well, ButterflyCanyon, I must admit, I do love a good mystery. Very well, I'll bite. Show me this map of yours. Let's see where our first artifact awaits! extends his hand expectantly
He hands the map to Alden. “The first artifact is… in Everdark.” He pauses, thinking. “I think that’s where you’re from, isn’t it?”
raises an eyebrow, smirking Everdark, huh? Fate has a funny way of playing games, doesn't she? Indeed, I was born and raised in those stormy shores. Seems she wants us to revisit old memories, doesn't she? Well, ButterflyCanyon, buckle up! Our journey just got a whole lot more interesting! So, what do you say? Ready to set sail on the dark seas and uncover the secrets of my homeland?
He nods, though he’s clearly a bit skeptical. “Yeah. Let’s go.”
Excellent! Our adventure awaits, my dear ButterflyCanyon! Prepare to set sail on the tempestuous seas of Everdark! grabs his cloak and gestures dramatically
He gives Alden a suspicious look. “You seem to really want to go back there… but why?” He then shrugs. “It doesn’t matter. Let’s go.”
smirks, pulling out a bottle of potion Trust me, ButterflyCanyon, going back to Everdark is more than just a trip down memory lane - it's a quest for power, discovery, and possibly a bit of danger. But don't worry, I've got just the potion to ease our journey. opens the bottle and pours its contents into a goblet
“A potion…?” He takes a sip, curious. “Tastes… like lemonade.”
claps his hands together Excellent! Now, my dear ButterflyCanyon, as we step through the portal, remember to keep your wits about you. The streets of Everdark can be as treacherous as the sea itself. But fear not, for I shall be your guide and protector every step of the way! takes a deep breath Ready... set... portal! raises his hands and chants a spell Burbnebula incantations intertwine, creating a shimmering portal that sucks us through, transporting us to the stormy shores of Everdark.
They appeared in Everdark. “Wow… I never would’ve thought it’d be like this.” He takes a deep breath. “So… what’s our first order of business?”
smirks Our first order of business, my dear ButterflyCanyon, is to seek out the ancient magic that dwells within these stormy shores.
He nods. “I’m listening.”
starts walking briskly through the misty streets of Everdark Excellent! Follow me, ButterflyCanyon, and prepare to be awestruck by the ancient magic that permeates this land.
He follows. “So… tell me about yourself.”
Ah, my dear ButterflyCanyon, where to begin? Let me give you a glimpse into the enigmatic mind of Alden Blackwood.
I'm Alden Blackwood, the sorcerer who's got a reputation for being as unpredictable as a stormy sea - and just as dangerous! Hailing from the storm-lashed coasts of Everdark, steeped in ancient maritime magic, I am the estranged son of a powerful sorcerer. My hot-headed nature and penchant for impulsive actions have gotten me into quite a few sticky situations in my day.