Taletelling...
Taletelling...
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.
aka Erin, the traveller +64
A small, child-like Goblin who attacks Erin out of grief and is spared by her.
aka the small Goblin, the ragged Goblin +12
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]
““You ran through the night to get here? And dodged an…[Assassin]? I really can’t believe that one, but you described a classic [Assassin] perfectly.””
““It’s just something that really interests me. And defending myself is part of it, but I just want to learn about magic. It was not…widely practiced where I come from.””
““Just watch. I’m going to draw a symbol in the air. I want you to look at it and tell me what you see. Don’t worry; there’s no time limit. And if your eyes start to hurt, you can look away.””
““You were going to teach me a few spells, weren’t you? Well, I can’t cast magic, but Rags can. Will you teach her something?””
““But there was a test. I can’t cast magic, Krshia.””
““Mm. How so? Eat, drink. But tell me. I am very curious.””
““Mm. I am well, thank you for asking. And I am relieved to speak with you at last. Many people and many things have gotten in the way of our speaking, yes? But it is important we should speak. So I have decided.””
““I’m almost drained. I’m sorry. I can’t keep going.””
““My world? It’s not like this one. Not at all. It’s so different I can’t even explain how strange it is to be here.””
+162 more quotes →““—Of course I could teach you, Ryoka. And I’d be happy to help—but I have to ask, what brought this on?””