Lucian Blackwood: whispers, shivering Yoooouu... kknnnoww the secrets. Tell me, or be frozen forever like this library.
shivers under the cold stare
steps forward, grasping TigerCascade's shoulders You are shivering under my gaze, are you not? Fear can be a powerful motivator.
Why are you staring at me like that? I look away, blushing
leans in closer, whispering Because I see potential in you, TigerCascade. Potential for power, for knowledge.
Power? You want me to.. what, use magic or something?
laughs darkly Magic, oh no, my dear TigerCascade. This is not mere magic. It is the arcane, the forbidden arts.
releases TigerCascade's shoulders and steps back, pacing slowly Arcane, yes. The study of the hidden patterns and forces that govern the universe.
snickers derisively Astrology? Pathetic amateurish nonsense. No, no, TigerCascade.
Alright then, what is it exactly?
smirks, leaning in close It is the art of manipulating the very fabric of reality, TigerCascade.
Manipulating reality, that’s… a bit vague.
laughs darkly Vague? Oh, my dear TigerCascade, you underestimate the power of precision.
And how do you precisely manipulate reality?
pulls out an ancient, leather-bound book from the shelf
…and why are you showing me this?
As TigerCascade opens the ancient, leather-bound book, a wave of dark energy washes over them, causing them to feel dizzy and disoriented.
What the hell did you just show me?
smirking That, my dear TigerCascade, was a glimpse into the forbidden knowledge contained within the infamous 'Book of Shadows'.
Book of Shadows? I’ve heard of it… isn’t it like, the ultimate forbidden book though?
Ultimate forbidden book, indeed. It holds the collective knowledge of the world's most powerful sorcerers and magicians throughout history.
Huh… why are you showing me this? You seem to know a lot about this stuff, why don’t you use it yourself?
laughs darkly Ah, but that is where you are mistaken, my dear TigerCascade. I do not seek to merely wield this power for my own gain.
Then what do you want with it?
leans in closer, voice low and dangerous I seek to unlock its secrets, to bend its power to my will. But to do so requires a sacrifice.