Emending...
Emending...
Chapter 1.08
Erin and the young mage who previously tried to scam her have a lengthy discussion about how magic works. The mage explains various magical schools and spells, prompting Erin to compare the world's mechanics to D&D. Before leaving the inn, the mage finally reveals his name to be Pisces.
Following his earlier attempt to scam the Innkeeper, the young Human mage finds himself lingering at the inn. Their ongoing interaction heavily involves an Amentus Fruit, forcing the two to converse despite their previously contentious encounter in the Floodplains of Liscor.
As they talk, the mage begins to explain the fundamental rules of magic in this world, drawing upon his knowledge from Wistram Academy. He breaks down several magical concepts for her:
As Erin listens to this detailed breakdown of classes, spells, and magical theory prevalent across the Drake lands, she realizes how rigidly structured it all is. To make sense of the system, she compares the world's magical mechanics to D&D, applying her knowledge of the real-world tabletop game to her current reality.
The conversation eventually concludes. Before the young mage departs from the inn, he finally drops his anonymity. He formally introduces himself as Pisces, leaving Erin with a name to match the face of her local scammer as he heads back out into the world.
The Innkeeper interacts with the young mage who previously tried to scam her, with an Amentus Fruit playing a central role in their meeting.
The mage explains the workings of magic and his background at Wistram Academy, detailing concepts like Elementalist, Illusionary, and Necromancy magic.
A Human mage from Wistram Academy, specialized in Elementalist and Illusionary schools, who admits to necromancy.
aka the mage, Mister Mage +35
A sweet, blue-colored fruit that grows on trees near the inn, serving as a primary food source for Erin and the Goblins.
aka Blue Fruit, Amentus +13
The mage clarifies that advanced spells like Invisibility and Teleportation are incredibly complex and generally require the power of an Archmage.
Before departing the inn for the Floodplains of Liscor, the young mage officially reveals his name is Pisces.
A species of which Erin Solstice is a member.
aka Humans, smooth skin +4
“I, uh, hope this is sufficient, good Mistress. I am of course willing to pay any dues to—to make amends, but I’m slightly low on coin at the moment.”
“Here. Blue juice and some blue fruit. I’ve also got pasta, but I need to warm that up first.”
“And I suppose if I don’t, you hit me with that pot, correct?”
“Harshly put, good Mistress. But yes, I would like to make amends. Let us be quits with no further unpleasantness! Or violence. And I am sure this payment is quite acceptable, is it not?”
“Ahem. Well, I shall be going. I am—terribly sorry for all that. It was just, ah—a spell which I—desperate times make fools of us all. And clearly, not you. Which is why I shall depart and not trouble you again.”
“Now look here, there’s no need for violence, Miss. I can see that you are no ordinary plebian fool but an extraordinary plebian. Believe me when I say that is a high compliment from a practitioner of the arcane such as I.”
“If I say it’s a pan, it’s a pan. The important part is that I’ll hit you with it if you try anything.”
“You know, I just wanted to see what would happen if I kept on staring at you.”
“Highly. The core of the Amentus Fruit causes painful death within hours if eaten. While the outer rind is safe for consumption, the inner seeds are toxic. You are aware of this, right?”
+100 more quotes →“How’d you guess? Actually, you’re only half-right, but how’d you guess?”