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Sun 27th Jun 2021 08:39

Within death's shadow

by Arael Son of Araenna

My Volante had no effect...it passed through the creature as if it were made of smoke. Even when I attacked it with a lit torch, it only flinched for the flame was too small. This beast of mist and darkness was far from being just a shapeless fog, for it was able to dig its claws into my flesh; the marks still burn upon my skin, and I shall carry these marks for the rest of my life.
It killed all of those who had summoned it and we almost lost Lanthem to its attacks. Imrie was the only one who seemed to be able to harm it...she blasted it with fire and light...nothing else worked.
Uncle, is there anything you can teach me. I know I have not been a good student, but I am ready now, ready to listen. I thought I could fight like the humans...I thought I could overcome my weaknesses in magic with the strength of my swing...but it is not enough...I could do nothing....I understand now...I cannot fight, nor prove my worth, without the Elven magic to strengthen the song of my thorns.

Chasing Shadows | The Chords of Chaos | Episopde 9 |