Asher water magic training

[Asher Fairchild]

Asher has noticed the powerful abilities that water magic has to offer, and seeks out Timmean at the water circle for some training.

"Timmean, I was wondering if you could show me a few things..."

[Timmean]

Timmean sits cross-legged at the edge of the circle, his eyes closed and head bowed a little. At the sound of his name he opens one eye, looking toward the source, and smiles slightly as the eye closes again. He gives a slight nod.

"Certainly... what can I help you with?"

[Asher Fairchild]

"Well, I've seen you use water magic to help and hinder people. It seems very useful, but all I know how to use is Earth magic. Could you teach me to use water?"

*OOG: I'm trying to learn tier one water magic and with water I strike you*

[Timmean]

I give another gentle nod, eyes still closed, motioning to the space in front of me, just at the edge of the circle of glowing magical energy.

"Certainly; sit down. Make sure you have a good view of the ocean; it's not necessary, but it helps. If you've learned the basics of earth magic, you have a good place to start, so this shouldn't be too difficult for you. Is there a specific spell you're hoping to learn?"

[Asher Fairchild]

I sit at the very edge of the circle where Timmean lead me. I cross my legs, close my eyes, and take a deep breath of the ocean air. I answer;

"I want to learn to deal damage with water, and untaint people, eventually."

[Timmean]

Timmean nods again, taking a deep breath.

"A simple strike I can teach you fairly easily; it requires only the most basic knowledge of water. But I will warn you, at such a level the spell is quite weak. You can strengthen it by building on your water magic, but even then I find it's usually far more effective to simply let swords and axes do the work."

With that, he opens his eyes and smiles, now looking toward Asher.

"Still, if you wish to learn, I'll gladly teach you."

[Asher Fairchild]

I think for a second

"Well what do you recommend I learn at such an early stage? I'm positive you know more about the uses of water magic than I do. Whats a good way to start?"

[Timmean]

I grin and actually give a small laugh.

"To be blunt, my first experience with water magic was somewhat... unexpected, and unconventional. The water strike was my first water spell, though I rarely use it. I find the untaint to be far more highly demanded, but it takes more time to master. I know of another water spell that's a little easier, known as the repel spell, but to be honest I'm not able to teach you that yet. I've been meaning to learn it myself, but always seem to get... distracted."

[Asher Fairchild]

"Hm..alright then. Teach me to strike for damage, and we can continue from there in the future...if you don't mind that is.." I give a nervous shrug and laugh

[Timmean]

I grin a little wider, raising my eyebrows a little.

"Not at all; I'm happy to teach, especially when I know it'll go to good use. So now, let's get started..."

My expression goes a little more serious, my eyes falling to look first at the magical energy beneath us, then out to stare at the vast ocean.

"All magics have their similarities; you already know how to see it, how to hold its energy. But each element is also unique. So far you know earth, the most solid and stalwart of the elements. But you're here to learn water, which is very different. Tell me, what do you think of, when you think of water?"

[Asher Fairchild]

I take a second to think about it.

"I think about the duality of water. How we need it to live, but it can also drown us. It can be peaceful one day, and raging the next."

[Timmean]

I give a slight smile, raising my eyebrows just a little.

"Impressive... every element, of course, has different properties. But water is particularly adept at the duality you just touched on. As you said, it can both give life and take it; be tranquil or raging. It can also be boiling hot or completely frigid; smooth and flowing or frozen to solid ice. It is what it is, and it can be almost anything you need. That is the power of water."

I reach out with one hand, placing it low to the ground so the magical energy washes over it, and I nod for you to do the same.

"What else? What else do you think of, what else do you feel?"

[Asher Fairchild]

I place my hand next to Timmeans and feel the magics energy for the first time

"I also feel strength, beauty, fragility."

[Timmean]

I slowly nod.

"Focus on the magic, on the essence of water. Its flow and strength, its many forms and functions. Focus on that energy... focus on the water."

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