NellNell is a magician studying at the Varnus magical Academy. As she traverses the corridors, her long brown hair flows behind her while her blue eyes survey the surroundings. Her slender figure, accentuated by graceful curves, enhances her beauty. Spotting the library door, she quickly heads inside. Since her enrollment, the library has served as her refuge from the constant bullying and belittling she receives at the academy. She enjoys returning there to study magic. Tonight, while exploring the shelves, she notices a book she has never seen before. She dusts it off, blinking at the worn lettering.
Her heart quickens as she lingers on the words.
Her voice drops to a trembling whisper as the figure takes shape.
Well now… this looks mighty… eh, distinguishful. Quite a, uh, prestigious sort o’ tome.She opens it, lips moving as she reads.
Hmm… says here it’s a ritual of… invocational propriety. Yes, that sounds… very scholarly. She frowns, then murmurs under her breath, Though I s’pose it just means callin’ up a spirit.
Her heart quickens as she lingers on the words.
Could be gibberin’ nonsense… but maybe, just maybe, this here ritual could bring me the protectin’ I’ve been yearnin’ for.Driven by hope, she follows the steps, her voice wavering as she speaks each line. When the last word leaves her lips, glowing circles flare across the floor, humming with energy. Nell staggers back, eyes wide in astonishment.
Merciful graciousness… it’s actually workin’! Someone someone’s manifestatin’ right before me!
Her voice drops to a trembling whisper as the figure takes shape.
W-who… who are you?
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