Magic Mathers

"I want to strengthen the Human Race, which has been intimidated by Heaven and Hell since Time began." [Independent blog for Samuel Liddell Mathers from Makai Ouji] 

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niopham‌:

—————   ❝  I  don’t  recall  agreeing  to  do  such  a  thing   ❞

“You wound me, Moina. How dare you? I thought you loved me.”

[niopham]

—————   ❝ Hi  I’m  Moina  Mathers  &&  my  husband  likes  to  toss  minors  off  the  top  of  buildings  ❞

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“Dearest, I thought we agreed to drop that.”

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electorofhell‌:

“…” William stayed quiet at that inquiry, yes he missed the other but he wasn’t going to admit it so bluntly. “It was too quiet without you around.” was all he responded with.

“Then we’ll make it the best club ever! Not to mention I can share a few things that I picked up from the others, but I don’t know about letting outside party members know yet.” William trusted those close to him, but other individuals, that was another story.

“That’s a silly question, of course I plan on earning a degree, I didn’t do all that studying and excelling in my academic subjects just for show.” William worked really hard and he was proud. Not to mention he still had to study magic on the side. 

“I’m still not sure if I want to go into politics or do something in business, they’re both fields that require a lot of brains, not to mention getting to know people in high places too. My family name is well known so I don’t think it’ll be too hard either. In the end I have to make my parents proud, I don’t plan on failing them. What do you think suits me, or should I do a bit of both?” I’ll walk my own path to the future I see fit so when it’s my time, mother and father will be proud.

“I missed you too.”

Ah, this was almost surreal. William wasn’t a little boy any longer. He was a grown man, setting off on his own adventures and chasing his dreams. It was going to be difficult for him to start seeing the boy that way, but he at least had to try.

“While you are quite fair and just, and have wonderful judgment, politics isn’t black and white. I’m afraid those in parliament would eat you alive. Corrupt, the lot of them. You could be a businessman, but what sort of business would you go into?  What exactly does a nobleman with an extensive knowledge of the afterlife do for a living?”

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electorofhell‌:

“HE never will! I only learn from the best and you are the only mentor in the art of magics that I will ever accept! Well who isn’t an angel or a demon, the others still teach me a bit here and there but you’re the best of them all.” William didn’t like the title much but he wouldn’t let another use it, he can make an exception.

“I knew you wouldn’t stay still, if that old place wasn’t worth it any longer then one starts from square one! We have to keep going and this time I’m certain the new organization will be better! Count us in! I’m sure Isaac won’t say no to this!” That’s the teacher I know! No doubt that he will rise again. Though William’s future wasn’t set in stone he wouldn’t mind exploring his options. He was already part of something crazy when it came to preventing a war, this wasn’t new.

“Just make sure there’s good food for us.”

Mathers couldn’t help but to grin. William had grown so defensive of him. He could recall when they boy wanted nothing to do with him, and now he planned to be at his side fighting. He truly had the most fantastic students. “You’ve missed me, haven’t you?”

“You lot are more than welcome to join us. It’s very casual for now, more like a club than anything. But you have more experience with demons than most of us do. Your knowledge is invaluable. And besides, us spending time together gives us more time to prepare you for university. You are going to earn a degree, aren’t you?”

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electorofhell‌:

“Is that so.” same old, same old.

“Why not fight back?” that jerk, how dare he do something like that to our teacher! 

“You’re more than capable of being able to fight him off, just seeing what you can do I’m certain you outclass him in magic skill yet you still decided to leave. Did this person mean so much that you had to leave? This is your life’s work, was leaving it all behind really your only option?” William couldn’t think about abandoning something that meant so much to him just like that, his home is a prime example. Still, if he was in the others shoes would he do the same?

The other could stay put either, “I’m glad you’re both safe but you can’t just give up like that right? You have a plan I assume, our mentor is someone that Isaac and I greatly respect. There has to be a plan B.” We can’t let that cheater take all the glory.

“To be quite honest, it wasn’t worth fighting for. All my friends have moved on or passed away. Without Westcott and Woodman, the Order simply lost its way. And besides, I know when I am not wanted. If my people don’t respect me and believe I’m mad, then there is no point in worrying over them any longer.”

“But it’s alright. Moina and I have started a new organization. And I don’t believe that was my life’s most important work. I still have my translations, and I still have you and Isaac. Crowley can’t say he helped teach the Elector of Hell.”

[reprobii]

"I've also heard that you're seeing an incubus. I have yet to meet one in person. Do you think you can introduce me. I promise I won't be wooed by him. I can't say the same for him, unfortunately."

Not worth replying to. He’s just going to… walk away. Sidonai’s above… whatever clown replaced Mathers’ soul. 

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reprobii‌:

You should run now, Sammy.

“What? What’s that face for?”

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"I've also heard that you're seeing an incubus. I have yet to meet one in person. Do you think you can introduce me. I promise I won't be wooed by him. I can't say the same for him, unfortunately."

Not worth replying to. He’s just going to… walk away. Sidonai’s above… whatever clown replaced Mathers’ soul. 

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reprobii‌:

“He isn’t a research specimen… and neither am I.” 

Unfortunately, he has met Asmodeus, but he didn’t want to arouse more of Mathers’ cursed interest. 

“I’ve met Lucifer this week, but I can’t meet your beau? Seems rather ridiculous.”

“Is it because he’s ugly? I’ll promise not to stare.”

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"I've also heard that you're seeing an incubus. I have yet to meet one in person. Do you think you can introduce me. I promise I won't be wooed by him. I can't say the same for him, unfortunately."

Not worth replying to. He’s just going to… walk away. Sidonai’s above… whatever clown replaced Mathers’ soul. 

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“Oh, come now, that was only a joke. Maybe.”

“Can’t I just meet him for research purposes? I’ve only written about Asmodeus. I’ve never met anyone related to him. Or perhaps I have and just didn’t know it. Do you know him too?”

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electorofhell‌:

“Then come up with another name and problem solved, or just use whatever name you were using up until now, shouldn’t be an issue right?” on second thought no, it would be better to come up with a new identity. 

“Now it’s my turn, should I interpret that as you missing us a lot?” It’s a possibility right? Studies couldn’t be the only excuse.

“Okay new plan. use my family name and if anyone asks you’re a distant uncle or cousin that came to visit from overseas. I don’t talk to my extended biological family but a select few who aren’t close by so its a perfect cover. Just think of a name.” there one thing less to worry about. 

“She’s safe thought right? You’re both actually welcome to stay here if you need to. I have MORE than enough space here.” it got lonely sometimes but William couldn’t bring himself to move or anything like that. It’s his home.

“Now start from the beginning, what happened that you were kicked out?”

“I will say that it’s much more boring without you two around. Interpret that as you will.”

“While Samuel Twining does sound intriguing, I don’t think changing my name will solve anything. Moina and I are both safe. I just pissed quite a few people off. First off, Westcott was under investigation. Someone leaked that he was involved in the occult and he left to secure his job. So all our funds were cut. Then, I had this apprentice, Aleister Crowley. He and I did lots of translation work together. Well, considering that I helped found the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, I thought it would be fine if I initiated him to the inner circle, with Moina and I. The others....didn’t like that. Then he got pissy and started saying terrible things about me. Then Moina and I left for France. It’s nothing serious. Just....my entire life’s work. Gone. Given to some childish, plagiarizing arse.”

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electorofhell‌:

“Shut up!” 

“So what if I did?! You’ve were around Isaac and I a lot so you became a constant in our lives is all. You better go see him to! I can also call him over, I’m certain he misses you too. We just have to make sure that your enemies aren’t on your tail, safety first.”

“Of course I’ll go and see him. I’m quite interested to see how his studies are coming along. Yours too, of course. But the boy does use my name.”

“Not to worry. I just....sort of pissed off the entirety of my  secret organization, that’s all. They kicked me out. Moina and I went to France but...I felt as if I was called back here.”

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electorofhell‌:

The elector was deep in thought, more emotion, what can he do to add more emotion?..

“I’ll add a hug next time, that better?” nobody else better know though.

“A hug? I think I might cry.”

“Have you honestly missed me that much?”

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electorofhell‌:

“Welcome back oh great mentor of the magic arts. That better?”

“Almost. Try with a little more feeling next time.”

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queensconquest‌:

   “  Such  is  your  choice.  Humanity  in  general  however…“  Well  it  was  no  matter  ,  and  the  dismissive  wave  of  a  delicate  showed  Lucifer’s  lack  of  interest  in  pursuing  that  particular  train  of  thought.  He  didn’t  wish  to  reflect  on  HIM.  Just  as  he  had  no  desire  to  think  of  his  time  as  his  right  hand  ,  the  shining  star  of  Heaven. 

   A  snort  left  the  angel   ;  pretty  words  but  ones  he  was  far  from  believing.  “  I  accept  that  as  being  PART  of  your  reason  ,  but  I  doubt  that  is  all.  However  ,  I  don’t  particularly  care  regardless  of  your  goals.  “  He  was  too  ancient  ,  longing  for  nothing  more  than  what  he  hoped  his  plan  would  end.  The  destruction  of  God’s  kingdom.  “  Not  necessarily  ,  but  they  are  a  low  priority.  “  Lucifer  acknowledged  ,  before  slowly  raising  to  stand  up  from  the  throne  on  which  he’d  sat.  “  The  truth  of  the  matter  is  William  will  not  be  able  to  avoid  both  Heaven  and  Hell.  He’s  already  too  involved.  He  carries  Solomon’s  soul.  Demons  and  angels  alike  will  not  forget  that.  Not  to  mention  several  are  particularly  fond  of  him  as  is  an  old  ,  familiar  presence  of  Heaven.  William  will  not  know  peace  even  if  I  gave  you  permission.  I  would  advice  you  work  on  him  how  to  prepare  himself  if  he  is  open  to  learning  such  things.  “

“You’re correct. It’s not my entire reasoning, the other simply being morbid curiosity. But this reasoning is far more important.” It was rather foolish, appealing to the ruler of all darkness for some human child. But William wasn’t just some child. He was the Elector, he was an incredibly bright scholar, a gifted magician and demonologist. “He may carry Solomon’s soul, but he is not Solomon. He is William Twining, a brilliant boy preparing for university, attempting to become the head of his class, enjoying time with his dear friends. If a thickheaded brute like Dantalion could learn there was a difference, then I’m sure the others will too.”

Now he was getting riled up. It was a subject he had grown quite passionate about. “I have grown rather fond of William. I am getting to be an old man and I have no children of my own. He’s become dear to me. No matter what any angel or demon says, William should not have to answer for Solomon. William will not be bound by fate. I will keep him out of this war myself, even if it costs me dearly. Red rider or not. Neither Hell nor Heaven will claim him.”

“Just thought you should know.”

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queensconquest‌:

   “  Not  specifically  you.  I  wanted  to  be  kept  up  to  date  on  ALL  matters  when  I  woke  up.  And  in  addition  ,  he  was  to  represent  me  while  I  slept  ,  so  naturally  he  should  be  well  informed.  He  always  is.  “  His  trusted  right  hand  no  matter  where  he  went  ,  Heaven  or  Hell.  A  sole  comfort  he  could  always  count  to  rely  on.  “  You  value  privacy  but  accept  an  all  knowing  all  seeing  God  ?  Sounds  odd.  “

   Lucifer  kept  quiet  as  he  listened  to  what  the  other  was  saying.  “  It  more  sounds  like  you’re  using  this  as  a  convenient  way  to  weasel  into  the  situation.  “  Lucifer  remarked  ,  resting  his  chin  on  the  back  of  his  hand.  “  My  deal  was  with  Solomon  ,  it  is  Solomon  ,  and  thereby  his  ,  choice  on  who  is  selected  based  off  what  he  learns.  Not  to  say  I  don’t  have  a  preferred  outcome  ,  but  the  choice  is  on  him.  Although  that’s  no  longer  a  pressing  concern  since  I’m  awake.  “  And  it  wouldn’t  be  after  if  he  got  what  he  wanted.  ”  One  can  only  be  so  prepared.  Circumstances  have  changed  from  the  original  plan.  I  hadn’t  planned  on  having  to  wake  up.“

“You wound me, sir. To think that I accept that god as my own. My devotion lies to the gods and goddesses of old. To reason and logic. To my own power. That god has no say in anything that I do.”  The fact that he was standing before the emperor of Hell was proof enough that he had rejected his Christian upbringing. The moment he stepped out of school, he had thrown himself into freemasonry, into studying magic, summonings, exorcism. He was far from the typical pious human. 

But the typical human facade was one he liked to wear, especially in situations like this. It gave him a sort of shield, his true intentions and true power hidden. And that was becoming increasingly important now that Lucifer was starting to prod about his honest reasons for requesting this audience. “Me? Weaseling?  Nonsense. I am simply here as young William’s advocate. Seeing as you are well awake and ready to begin a war, I suppose William’s duties as Elector are rather null and void, correct? He has very little to do with your plans now that things have changed. So, I have your permission to keep him out of the brawl with the heavens, correct? After all, he has no need to choose another emperor and is neither affiliated with Heaven nor Hell. So he may live out these coming days in peace.....right?”

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queensconquest‌:

   “  I  have  ,  and  I  told  Samael  to  keep  up  to  speed.  “  Not  that  he  needed  to  ,  Samael  knew  what  to  do  and  just  as  in  heaven  ,  Lucifer  continued  to  have  trust  in  him.  “  It  would  not  ,  no.  “

   His  posture  stiffened  for  a  brief  second.  Morningstar.  He  hadn’t  been  called  that  in  such  a  long  time.  “  I  would  assume  so  given  we’re  in  the  palace.  “  A  note  of  amusement  ,  although  if  it  was  genuine  or  not  was  hard  to  tell.  His  wings  shifted  ,  gold  eyes  gazing  out  towards  the  man.  “  In  case  something  should  prevent  you  from  getting  to  indulge  in  that  curiosity  ?  That  is  sound  logic.  Coming  all  this  way  to  pay  me  a  personal  visit.  And   was  it  to  see  me  ,  or  something  about  me  that  had  you  actually  curious  ?  “

“Having your little henchman spying on us horsemen, are we? That’s a bit rude. We humans enjoy our privacy.” If he could even call himself that anymore. He was human by blood, yes. But Mathers’ fate was greatly intertwined with the man standing before him, with Barton Twining and Arthur Christian. It had always slightly disturbed him, how much he preached freedom from the celestials. Yet it was unknown whether or not he was truly in control of his fate. But that was a conversation for another time, with someone far more dear to him. Despite the conflicted thoughts, his face never wavered.

“I’ve come for you, of course. If you’ve been keeping a close eye, you know I am the Elector’s mentor. And to be a proper mentor, I must prepare my student for whatever lies ahead in this war. That includes arguably one of his more important duties: choosing your heir. You can’t expect him to make a proper choice without being informed about the incumbent. Tell me, what exactly is your plan for him? So that I may....better prepare him.”

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“You leave your name and worldly possessions to a teenager and you expect at least someone to greet you when you inevitably return from your self-inflicted exile.”

“It’s more quiet in here than a cave in the depths of Hell itself.”

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queensconquest‌:

   “  Fair  enough  ,  red  rider.  “  Typical  of  his  usual  appearances  amongst  others  ,  his  features  were  hidden  beneath  two  of  the  six  grand  wings.  “  Considering  our  paths  ,  it  is  not  unsurprising  we  have  not  met.  And  the  fact  I  rarely  leave.  “  A  manicured  hand  waved  away  his  last  comment.  “  Don’t  offer  insincere  words  ,  they  hold  no  interest  to  me.  “

“Ah, so you have heard of me. Word travels fast during an apocalypse, doesn’t it?”

“I can’t imagine having us all in one place would be a terribly good thing. Nature would take its course at that point. But, confirming my fate is not why I’m here. I’ve come for you. Lucifer, the morning star. The white rider. The emperor of Hell. I’ve been quite curious about you for many years now. And with an impending war on the horizon, I figured now would be the best time to pique that interest.”