Scenestitching...
Scenestitching...
Chapter 1.45
Erin discovers she lacks the innate potential for magic, while Ryoka successfully casts a spell under Ceria's instruction. Rags astonishes Pisces by demonstrating an unprecedented ability to use true magic, earning herself an apprenticeship, and Erin later causes Krshia to faint by revealing Earth's massive human population.
At the Wandering Inn, the human residents test their aptitude for magic. Pisces administers a test to Erin Solstice, who disappointingly discovers that she entirely lacks the innate potential required to cast true magic. In contrast, Ryoka undergoes a visualization test guided by Ceria. Through this exercise, Ryoka successfully awakens her magical potential and manages to cast a basic [Light] spell.
The most shocking magical breakthrough comes from an unexpected source. Rags observes the magic lessons and manages to produce the beginnings of a [Firefly] spell. This revelation proves she has the unprecedented ability to cast true magic—a feat previously unheard of for a Goblin. Amazed by this discovery, and bribed by Erin's offer of free meals, Pisces reluctantly agrees to take Rags on as his magical apprentice.
Later, Erin leaves the inn and walks to the city of Liscor. She visits Krshia's stall, where she tries a raw Gnoll meat dish called Silkap. As the two converse, the topic turns to populations. Erin casually reveals that her home world is inhabited by eight billion Humans. Completely overwhelmed by the incomprehensible scale of that number, Krshia faints in shock.
Pisces tests Erin's magical aptitude, revealing she has no innate potential for true magic.
Under Ceria's guidance, Ryoka completes a visualization test and successfully casts the [Light] spell.
An anti-social, barefoot runner from Earth who works as a messenger in Izril.
aka City Runner, Miss Runner +15
A young woman from Earth who stumbles into a fantasy world and takes refuge in an abandoned inn.as
aka Erin, the traveller +64
A small, child-like Goblin who attacks Erin out of grief and is spared by her.
aka Ragged Goblin, Littlest Goblin +16
In exchange for free meals, Pisces reluctantly agrees to teach Rags magic.
While visiting Liscor, Erin tells Krshia that her world has eight billion humans, causing the Gnoll to faint in disbelief.
A Human mage from Wistram Academy, specialized in Elementalist and Illusionary schools, who admits to necromancy.
aka the mage, Mister Mage +35
An organization that records and combats monstrous threats.
aka Guild, Adventurer's Guilds +3
A raw, rich-tasting Gnoll meat dish.
aka scurry-food
A form of communal magic used by species lacking innate true magic potential.
A minor magic spell that produces light or flame.
aka [Firefly]
A city to the north of Liscor that is a common destination for Humans.
A famed academy of magic where Pisces studies.
aka Wistram, the Academy +4
A city adjacent to the Floodplains, culturally aligned with Drakes and not friendly to Humans.
aka City of Liscor, the city +8
A general class for any individual who practices magic.
aka [Mage], [Mages] +3
A species of which Erin Solstice is a member.
aka Humans, smooth skin +4
A commerce-class Skill that allows the user to detect lies.
aka [Spot Deception]
““Mm. Yes. If I must, I think it is better to share a secret that is important. And these Gnolls shall tell others if need be. But they shall keep it a secret within our tribe, our people. Your secret shall not be spoken to any not of Gnollkind. That is what I meant. I swear upon Silverfang and the upcoming Meeting of Tribes—we shall not betray your trust. And it will be all Gnolls, all the Gnolls of the Great Plains who hold that secret and support you, if need be.””
““If we are to do this, must we include the Goblin?””
““He wasn’t mean about it. He did a test—it looks like I’m just one of the Humans who can’t cast magic, that’s all. It’s not his fault or anything.””
““—Of course I could teach you, Ryoka. And I’d be happy to help—but I have to ask, what brought this on?””
““Enough sadness. This is not why I have called you here. Leave magic for [Mages], Erin. It is not as important as they think. People are important. The tribe is important—if you had one. Without it? I see your friends, like Selys, and even your strange guests like the Antinium and…Goblins as being your tribe. Friendships and ties are important.””
““I found out I’m not a mage, that’s all. I can’t cast magic, and I won’t ever be able to.””
““…Yes? I think so. Wait…let me do the math.””
““Very well, how should I start? I suppose it would be important to learn how much you know of magic.””
““That simplifies things. Well then, I guess I’ll tell you what magic is.””
+162 more quotes →““Ahem. Names aside, why is she here? You asked me to teach you magic.””