Riftmancy 1

[13:14] Gisei Ultovex asks, "Lady Nyphadora?"
[13:14] Gisei approaches the fae with a bit of caution!
(Gisei Ultovex)
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[13:15] Gisei Ultovex asks, "You had asked to see me?"
[13:15] Neo Invidia whispers something.
[13:15] Esso Naam whispers something.
[13:15] Esso Naam whispers something.
[13:15] Eniel stretches trying t work off the booze. Feeling a little bit better after that nap.
(Eniel Daigal)
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[13:16] Eniel Daigal exclaims, "Hello Lady Nyphadora!"
[13:16] Gisei looks at Eniel with a "Get in line" type of look!
(Gisei Ultovex)
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[13:16] Nyphadora says, "Mm."
[13:17] Eniel ignores that look hes still pretty hungover.
(Eniel Daigal)
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[13:17] Nyphadora says, "Yes."
[13:17] Eniel Daigal exclaims, "Wondering if you could teach me how to use Riftmancy!"
[13:17] Tizetch Ixchelo says, "Hey, the lady was there first."
[13:17] Eniel Daigal says, "...Maybe after this charde of a war battle is done."
[13:17] Gisei Ultovex says, "Same question."
[13:18] Gisei Ultovex says, "Although I do have some roots planted in the art.. Just need a small push."
[13:18] Eniel Daigal says, "I'm Sure Lady Nyphadora is capable of answering two people at once..."
[13:18] Gisei Ultovex exclaims, "Indeed!"
[13:18] Tizetch Ixchelo says, "If you just need a push, I'm pretty strong at shoving."
[13:18] Nyphadora says, "Ah..."
[13:18] Nyphadora says, "Mm. Yes."
[13:18] Vedran Ivanovich whispers something.
[13:18] Nyphadora says, "Eniel Daigal and Gisei Ultovex, yes_"
[13:19] Gisei Ultovex says, "Yes Ma'am."
[13:19] Freya Vishkar whispers something.
[13:19] Eniel Daigal says, "Yes My Lady."
[13:19] Freya Vishkar whispers something.
[13:19] Nyphadora says, "During the tournament I kept a special eye out for those who had shown interest in my teachings, mm. And the two of you seem to have talent enough."
[13:20] Gisei Ultovex exclaims, "Thank you, My Lady!"
[13:20] Gisei gives her a small bow!
(Gisei Ultovex)
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[13:20] Nyphadora says, "So yes, I would be more than happy to teach you both."
[13:20] Eniel Daigal says, "I-I didn't do that well...but I did enjoy the battles."
[13:20] Freya Vishkar whispers something.
[13:20] Eniel Daigal says, "Seeing other strong warriors fight is inspiring in its own way."
[13:20] Nyphadora asks, "You think you did not perform well?"
[13:20] Nyphadora says, "For someone your age, you are quite impressive."
[13:21] Freya Vishkar whispers something.
[13:21] Eniel Daigal says, "Er...thank you. I just always want prove myself more."
[13:21] Vedran Ivanovich whispers something.
[13:21] Nyphadora asks, "Have the two of you ever been to Worldscape?"
[13:21] Eniel Daigal asks, "Whats the Worldscape?"
[13:21] Freya Vishkar whispers something.
[13:21] Gisei Ultovex asks, "Ehm... What is, worldscape?"
[13:21] Nyphadora says, "Perfect."
[13:21] Nyphadora says, "It is my home."
[13:22] Freya Vishkar whispers something.
[13:22] Gisei Ultovex says, "Oh! How wonderful."
[13:22] Nyphadora exclaims, "Yes!"
[13:22] Eniel Daigal says, "I'm sure its a sight I cannot afford to see."
[13:22] Nyphadora says, "In a different Astral Plane."
[13:22] Eniel Daigal says, "I'll be more than happy to"
[13:22] Gisei Ultovex asks, "Ah.... I assume something between the Spirit Realm and Our one?"
[13:22] Nyphadora says, "Mhm."
[13:23] Gisei Ultovex says, "I wonder if I can peak inside."
[13:23] The demon slowly floats toward Taiga- a symbol of what Ipos would want in a son of his own. Loyalty, determination.. but most importantly growth, through all hardships. He stares down the once young boy- a glance given to the pants Taiga still wore with faith.

"Taiga. I have been watching over you, even through my absence. All your trials and struggles- how you've overcome them. Fitting traits for the heir of my blade."

Reluctantly, the once legendary Archon reaches for his weapon- a fraction of his very essence captured by the timeless relic.

"I don't expect you to take my title of king. Nor do I expect you to stray from whichever path you've chosen to abide by. However... bring the much needed change to this continent."

"Shatter the cycle."

A faint, corrupt glow enshrouds the weapon- Ipos' hopeful eyes rested upon the samurai.
(Ipos Dalmeroth)
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[13:23] Eniel Daigal asks, "So...Riftmancy can travel inbetween worlds?"
[13:23] Nyphadora says, "Yes."
[13:23] Vedran Ivanovich whispers something.
[13:24] Her right hand rose, as an emerald tipped finger would begin to inscribe runes into a circle configuration before her. It only took a few moments for it to be complete and for her to press her hand into the centre.

"Show me the world scape..."

The runes churned and turned... Yet some sort of magic prevented her from seeing such a thing - and soon, the emerald runes fell to what seemed to be corruption...

"It seems that even peaking inside isn't possible."
(Gisei Ultovex)
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[13:24] Gisei Ultovex says, "It must be a very impressive home, Lady Nyphadora."
[13:24] Theodore Khan says, "..."
[13:24] Theodore Khan says, "I seen that place once."
[13:24] Theodore Khan says, "I would -love- to see it again."
[13:24] Nyphadora says, "Mm, you have, Theodore."
[13:25] Nyphadora says, "The Worldscape is also known as the Dreamscape to some, mm."
[13:25] Theodore Khan says, "Yeah, the place with the stars."
[13:25] Nyphadora says, "For the owner of a World within it, can control it like it is nothing but a dream! Do anything. It is quite fun."
[13:25] Theodore Khan says, "And the big tree that was so intune with nature..."
[13:25] Gisei Ultovex says, "Would it be wise to assume that it is where the Dreamer resides? Considering Neries recieve their visions in dreams and such."
[13:25] Esme Rowan says, "Hm...."
[13:25] Theodore Khan says, "It was pure."
[13:25] Nyphadora says, "Ah, no."
[13:25] Freya Vishkar whispers something.
[13:25] Nyphadora says, "The Dreamer does not reside there."
[13:26] Gisei Ultovex says, "I see."
[13:26] Theodore Khan says, "It's like...a paradise."
[13:26] Nyphadora says, "I do not know where she may be."
[13:26] Theodore Khan says, "Where all your worries just go away."
[13:26] Theodore Khan says, "It's amazing, really."
[13:26] Nyphadora says, "Presumably on Valmasia..."
[13:26] Theodore Khan says, "Nah, Nyphaodra. They are too busy with real life to be on Valmasia. smh..."
[13:27] The boy was enamored by what Riftmancy's potential could be. Especially since he had not experienced much of it besides his Masters. If he was to master this art he could move beyond worlds and Transend to the plan of where he needed to be.

"I'd be honored to experience this new plane of existence for myself Lady Nyphadora whenever you wish to take me there. " Eniel was not without goals an ambition perhaps that burning desire to be seen was finally being paid off...Now he had to take the next step and Learn as much as possible.
(Eniel Daigal)
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[13:27] Gisei Ultovex says, "<"Why do I have a feeling we'll be sent there and told to get out ourselves by learning Riftmancy...">"
[13:27] Gisei Ultovex whispers: Why do I have a feeling we'll be sent there and intructed to leave by learning Riftmancy ourselves...
[13:28] Eniel Daigal whispers: ....I guess...we'll have to work together to get out then..Would be one hell of a first trial.
[13:28] Gisei Ultovex whispers: Thankfully, I have some pointers from Aspen... Hopefully Lady Nyphadora will provide us with a tome or something..
[13:29] Tizetch yawns.
(Tizetch Ixchelo)
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[13:30] Tizetch Ixchelo says, "Is time for Tizetch to sleep."
[13:30] "To the Worldscape we go then!"

With a snap of her fingers, reality itself began to bend to her will- Corruptive lightning came from thin air itself just to the right of the Fairy; reality imploded upon itself, a rift torn open in the lifestream itself. A feeling of death washed over it- There was no doubt about it, Riftmancy was by no means a 'good art', but rather one for power- A shortcut to power in a sense.

"Anyone else wish to come along? My Glade is quite beautiful, I promise!" An open question, though in the end she assumed only the two interested parties would dare to enter the Demon Fairy's dimension.

"And it is a learning experience in itself."
(Nyphadora)
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[13:33] Seeing proper riftmancy for the first time... It send a chill down her spine, but one of exhilaration and adrenaline. This magic was not Wayfinding which was jumping from place to place - no, this magic was one to jump to power... Something Gisei has now began to yearn ever since she had been resurrected.

Maybe it was the fact that her hate had been turned against the life-stream... Against the order...

"Lets be off!"

A menacing smile as she stepped through!
(Gisei Ultovex)
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[13:33] Theodore goes with because he was already there once.
(Theodore Khan)
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[13:33] Gisei Ultovex says, "Better no hinge on our lesson Teddy."
[13:33] Gisei Ultovex says, "Huff."
[13:33] Eniel could feel the wash of death pour over the area...A familiar sensation to Necromancy. Death poured over the area before exploding into the atmosphere tearing a hole directly into the flow of creation as the youths eyes widened they were none the less impressed.

" How amazing..." He was in awe and still a little hungover but if anything was going to sober him up it was this!

" Off we go then until we return don't burn the place down!"
(Eniel Daigal)
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[13:34] Nyphadora asks, "Anyone else wish to visit Worldscape?"
[13:34] Nyphadora exclaims, "No, mm? Off we go then!"
[13:34] Theodore Khan says, "I won't. You're too cute to do that."
[13:34] Férus Daigal asks, "Worldscape?"
[13:34] Nyphadora says, "Worldscape."
[13:34] Nyphadora says, "Different dimension and everything, really cool stuff."
[13:34] Férus Daigal says, "I'll follow ya around for it, sure."
[13:34] Eniel nods sagely. " Worldscape."
(Eniel Daigal)
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[13:34] And oh how the boy had grown since Ipos last saw him. The one that stood in the fields of battle against Gehenna, the young prodigy that held upon his shoulders the collective hope of the next generation, that boy quite simply no longer existed. That boy had been cut, torn apart, and hammered into the shape of a man. Trial upon trial, scar upon scar laden onto the tapestry of his skin sewn a tale of struggle and tragedy.

The warrior that stands before Ipos now is unmistakably a figure of strength. But whether it would be the strength that Ipos held close to his heart, or a different sort of flame, was untold. The inferno inside of him had yet to fully be unleashed - and it shows in that single eye of Taiga's that now may very well be the first moment in his life that he has some semblance of direction. Focus.

Shatter the cycle.

What was asked of him now was no longer an order. Taiga was not being asked to march in war alongside his countrymen. But a greater change. The hope that, by passing down this blade, it might act as the catalyst for something greater.

Taiga is silent.

His eye shifts, molting its color for a shade darker than black. A hand reaches out to grab at the blade, though it is not his own. Instead, his very shadow clamors out in an attempt to grasp the untamable fire before him. Crawling out from his back and rising up like a call from the grave, he carefully grips onto that dream before him.

Taiga examines it closely, completely lost in the luster of its radiance. There's a long silence.

"...And whatever may come of this... shall be true. Whatever dream I may have... I will make reality. For those wars I dove into, I hold in my heart with deep regret. That they tainted my blood with violence and ire. ...That they gave me this yearning inside of me to do as you say. To change this world.

I will never forgive you, Ipos Dalmeroth.

And I will never forgive the world that forged us."

The shadows raises, placing the blade upon his back.

"At any cost. I will see it through. I will take this... as my final order, sir."
(Taiga Voss)
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[13:38] A new world was revealed for the group as they stepped into the torn open portal--- A sudden feeling of happiness washed over them, ever so slightly fake and forced, however no doubt it hid away the stench of death that otherwise lingered about.

This was the world of the Lady Vigilat after all too!

A floating island with a surplus of trees circling around it, floating amidst a literal ocean of stars. In the center stood the Eternal Tree, a tree so in attune with nature itself, one can feel the primeval connection to it on touch- Should any dare to touch it, that is! It too adorned a surplus of odd shaped and coloured fruits, small critters and animals nearby seemingly asleep after presumably having eaten some.

"Welcome! To my World, The Glade!!" An excited giggle!
(Nyphadora)
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[13:42] As she stepped through the rift, a new world of emotion flooded her.. This happiness - even if forced was a little overwhelming for the undead. She hadn't felt this way in quiet a while, this true feeling of euphoria.

As she stepped about, careful not to trash any flowers she found a neat spot to rest... Standing idly as her eyes washed past the horizon... Watching the endless sky. Yet something made her eye twitch.

"This realm."

She had a feeling as if she had been here - or a place similar... "I feel like I wandered these stars before - when I died..." Yes - the place where she met death itself and Shai.

"Is it by chance in a similar plain of existence? Purgatory in a way?"
(Gisei Ultovex)
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[13:44] Ferus turned around in a circle, admiring the area of the island that literally floated around in the stars. His pupils dilated as he stared at the tree. It was a feeling he couldn't describe, either to himself or to those around him.

"Could.... Could I touch that?"

He pointed at the tree that was so visibly different from the rest.
(Férus Daigal)
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[13:44] Eniel had...experienced transportation through a rift many times. Mostly due to Master Sors trying to get rid of him or sending him on patrol but this! This was something absolutely different an entirely new space. Stars were pointed around the edges of the small island but the blissful nature that bloomed around them was almost...too perfect.

It was clear this world had been crafted by the hands of someone who was very biased of life itself. As anyone would be if they experienced the horrors of Agathar having a pretty 'worldscape' to escape to just made clear sense.

As he explored he'd notice the great Eternal tree. Placing his hand on the tree he could feel immense life energy...Not the same as lifestreams power the undertone of death made itself present. Eniel looked up towards the canopy of the tree to see the hanging fruit and pointed up towards them.

" What is this tree? Are we allowed to take one of the fruit?" Amongstthe many questions he had eating was something he needed to do after a long night of drinking...

" Oh and...Will we do the riftmancy lessons here? This would be a great placeto study!"
(Eniel Daigal)
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[13:51] Sors was by no means an ordinary Magi, he could bend space and time to his whims at a master's level- The only difference between him and the Fairy before them was the vast amount of experience, for much unlike the still young Adjudicator, the Fairy had over a century of knowledge behind her.

And the Worldscape was only one of the many things she discovered and 'created' through time.

"Feel free." Sounded her response to Ferus, a smile adorning her lips as she did so. She hovered on over to Gisei, a tilt of her head accompanying her once the question had been pondered over for a moment or two.

"I suppose it is on an Astral Plane that is definitely closer to the 'purgatory' than say our world, but I cannot say for certain. For all intents and purposes however, Riftmancy does not care for distance- A big difference to Wayfinding, for the record! You are bending the world to close the distance after all, not actually travelling it."

And attention would turn to Eniel, "Mm, you can eat one, but you will probably feel extremely 'drunk' as a result, and then fall asleep." A gesture towards the nearby critters who had experienced the same, "The Eternal Tree is the name."

"It used to act as the source of a Fountain of Youth, before I claimed it that is."
(Nyphadora)
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[13:54] She would look towards the tree...

"I'm guessing such a thing as eternal youth is something you give out for those that are loyal to you, Lady Nyphadora? I wonder how an undead would react to such a thing." She let out a soft giggle, turning towards the fairy, two small notebooks procured that were placed on the ground beside her as she sat down herself.

"Ready to learn whenever you are ready, Lady Nyphadora."
(Gisei Ultovex)
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[13:59] At the first syllable of 'Drunk' Eniel recoiled into his own body and quickly moving away from the tree the thought of any Alcohol on top of what he was feeling now was a horrid thing to imagine.

"N-no thank you! Besides we'll be marching soon it would be unwise to get any more Intoxicated than I was last night.."

Still the worldscape was an interesting place to explore one he couldn't have thought of himself to create it was vastly out of his depth but he had hoped that one day he'd be capable of mastering this power.

" Now I really want to learn Riftmancy...I had no idea it was capable of doing so much..It really embraces the ideal of freedom and liberation by allowing any who can use it to travel where every the wish to...Exactly the kind of Man and message I want to proliferate into the world."
(Eniel Daigal)
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[14:12] Well seeing as how his brother went for it and Nyphadora gave him the okay, Ferus went forward and gave the tree a huembraced as much of it as he could. He closed his eyes and concentrated. He didn't wanna feel the flow of life through it, just that hidden feeling of death. He turned back to look at Nyphadora upon hearing that the fruits could result in a drunken state.

"A feeling of drunkiness huh? I wonder what that's like!"

He'd never drank anything before. Curiosity got the best of him and he immediately took two of the fruits, rapidly gobbling them down.

Munch
(Férus Daigal)
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[14:14] Eniel expressed great horrror watching his brother eat not one but two of the alcholic fruits...
(Eniel Daigal)
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[14:17] Ferus would soon find his senses twisted, his perception of reality shrouded and the entirety of his body simply felt slow, yet nice and well-rested. It likely wouldn't take long for him to fall into a slumber, though fortunately for him reality in Worldscape was gentle- Much unlike the real world. It would only take him a couple of minutes to wake up again, though likely feeling equally tired as one would from a hangover.

"Mm. Teaching Riftmancy is not as easy as it sounds, no... It requires a certain amount of knowledge, confidence and imagination. First there is the Lifestream itself, which would further explain how Riftmancy can even function in the first place. Then there is the concept of space-time one must learn and understand, and finally knowledge of the Astral Planes as to avoid ever accidentally leaving ours, and god forbid happen to wander to the Void."

"So! First of all, do explain- What do you know of Riftmancy and the Lifestream, if anything at all?" The question was directed at Eniel and Gisei, "And do not worry about answering wrong, it is but an opportunity to be corrected."
(Nyphadora)
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[14:22] She watched the Ookami bite down and see what the fruits of knowledge would hold! As Nyphadora said, a sleepy state, so knew what it would do in the 'real world'. Yet the time for learning had begun, and her two notebooks would open up before her, one full to the brim with writing and glyphs, the other mostly empty besides a single lesson from Aspen.

"May I?" She would attempt to answer Nyphadora's question, flicking back in the full notebook to a page which held two diagrams. "I'm sorry if I get a bit confused, but I did study Wayfinding before... Which to an extent I wish to apply in learning Riftmancy - some parts of the magic could make it easier for the whole... Process."

And the lack of imagination the undead may hold sometimes. "Riftmancy, is bending the lifestream to a certain degree and then tearing open a portal between the two." She picked up a piece of her cloak. "If this was the plain..." She folded the jacket on itself. "Riftmancy allows us to fold it in a way and open a rift between two places." That is what Koume had taught her many, many years ago.

"I hope that is correct..." She sniffed.


(Gisei Ultovex)
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[14:30] Eniel was enamored by the lessons Nyphadora had known she not only debunked any idea that learning riftmancy would be simple or easy and in fact the art was quite serious. Risk of Falling into the unknown and the dangers of the void that lingered behind the stars.

He took a moment to think about her question of what the lifestream was and what its purpose was for. After cycling through the many works of literature he read he landed on one of them that seemed to be of novel.

" Well from my understanding of the Lifestream its the great flow of life that transports souls onto the stars. From the energy that is built up from the stars it then converts all of that massive energy to create life. Then they cycle of rebirth continues over and over again."

He'd pause hearing, Gisei's explanations. Using her words as a resource he spoke once more. " I suppose when master Sors uses Rift it appears to me like hes opening a window in two places. Connecting those places together in a few motions. Or maybe a better analogy I've come up with from observation is to imagine that a wall is in front of me. If I was a practitioner of Wayfinding I would more than likely create a door to be able pass through that wall...But Riftmancers break a hole in the wall with pure strength and masterful planning to get to the other side of where that wall is. That's how I think about it at least."...

Eniel stood still for a moment letting that idea float around in his mind wondering if it made any sense in how the art was actually used.
(Eniel Daigal)
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[14:36] Turning around after devouring the two fruits, Ferus stared at them all in great confusion. Everyone looked.... Like they were miles and miles away, as though the distance between