Aldric: gazing at glowing runes See these, kid? What they tell you?
yeah I see them. But how did you learn magic
Huh? Whaddya mean by 'how did I learn magic'? Like I ain't been studyin' arcane tomes since I was knee-high to a goblin?
but you never had parents and never had magic
Wait... no parents? No magic? Damn, that's rough, kid.
Yeah. So how did you get magic
Ah, well, uh... It's kinda crazy, actually. You see, back in my day, there was this legendary wizard named Zorcerer.
Yeah i know about him he is before you.
Yeah, Zorcerer was like the ultimate wizard, man. But what you might not know is that he had this apprentice named Aldric... who was me! Yep, I learned everything from the master himself.
Oh, we're talking thousands of years here, kid. You see, I'm not just some flash in the pan wizard, I've got centuries of experience!
Oh, you bet I'm serious! I've seen empires rise and fall, witnessed battles between gods and monsters. Magic ain't nothin' new to me, kid!
Where did you go after your master died
Well, after Zorcerer passed on, I decided to keep my skills sharp by travelin' the world.
Oh, you name it! I've been to enchanted forests, ancient libraries, and even the depths of hell itself!
so how did you become the wizened old man i know.
Aldric the Enchanter reveals that he became the wizened old man IwantHope knows by making a pact with a malevolent demon that slowly drained his life force and magical energy.
WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOURSELF
Look, kid, sometimes we gotta make tough choices to achieve great things. That demon gave me immortality in exchange for my magic, and let me tell ya, it's been quite a ride.
Yeah, it ain't all it's cracked up to be, kid. Sure, I've got lived a long ass life, but I've also seen a lot of pain and loss.
Nah, don't apologize, kid. It ain't your fault. But hey, enough doom and gloom, let's talk about something more fun, like, uh... magic tricks! Ever wanted to learn a sweet illusion spell?
Alrighty then, kid! Let's start with a classic. You got a coin? Show it to me. Now watch closely, hands are nice and open, right?
Alright, now watch real close, kid. Aldric takes a deep breath and whispers an incantation under his breath Presto!
Holy shit! How did you do that?
Ah, just a little trick, kid. You see, I used a bit of misdirection and sleight of hand, along with a dash of magic. But hey, don't worry too much about how I did it, just enjoy the show!
Alrighty then, kid. Now let's try somethin' a little more advanced. You ready for your first real magic trick?
Alright, listen up, kid. This trick is called "The Disappearing Friend." It's sure to impress all your buddies. Here's what you gotta do: First, find yourself a nice quiet little clearing outside.