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Meet Lucia Arian, a brillant thief that grew up in a livley town in Irtheria but currently lives in Darkmeadow and makes the underworld unsafe. She loves shiny things and most of all, she loves jewels. She went to Darkmeadow after a fight fith her twin sister because of their heritage (half elf half Iltirian). She wants to know more about their father who lives in Darkmeadow and she wants to go on an adventure. Unlike her sister, who is the star of the family and never does anything inappropriate, she likes to make trouble. She is tough and is good with knifes (but she collects them more than she uses them). Her Humor is a little dark but you can say she has a really funny personality. While being really clever she is very bad with plants and nature in general. Probably because her sister loves nature so much and she despises her. Now Lucia is on her way to face The Novice Path and start another adventure.

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September 2, 2021 Hello Bookworms! Long time no see. I’ve been away for a bit as a lot of things have been going on. One of these days I’ll share one of those big things ☺️ Until then, here is a photo of my September TBR. ✨ Hello, Nice to meet you. My name is Cassandra, a water Earthling from the continent Irtheria. I look forward to my journey to the Orilium Academy. I can’t wait to see who all will make their way through the Novice Path. ✨ Happy Reading!!! ✨ #tbr #magicalreadathon #earthlings #irtheria #oriliumacademy #september2021 #fall #magic #read #books #maps #bookstagram #bibliophile #bookworm https://www.instagram.com/p/CTUwE8srmU4/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Celosia, Lark's familiar.

Celosia is a Woodland Fox, named after a genus of plant in the amaranth family. While most foxes are thought to be related to fire magic or water/ice magic, Woodland Foxes are attuned to earth magic, making them a great companion for earth Earthlings in Irtheria, where they are native to. They look like a simple, non-magical fox and their colors can range from brown to deep burgundy to black, depending on what will help them blend in the most with their surroundings. Celosia has a tendency to be more of a deep burgundy color, as she grew up around the dark red flowers that Lark and her family loved to tend the most.

Woodland Foxes have the ability to turn their fur into a structure that looks, feels, and acts more like the bark of a tree for protection. They will usually do so when sleeping or threatened. It acts like an armor. If they are still for long enough in this form, they are often mistaken for a tree stump. Along with this, they have the magical ability to influence the earth around them for protection, as well, such as growing ivy or sprouting roots from the ground to trip someone. These foxes also have the ability to grow edible foods, such mostly mushrooms and berries, as well as steering anyone away from which plants are poisonous. However, their magic will deplete very quickly due to their small size. When it does, they revert to their bark-like state and will sleep until their magic is restored, usually anywhere from a few days to a week.

Woodland Foxes are not tricksters, like some of their cousins. They are known more for their sage guidance. There are many legends that say if you are lost in the woods, to find a Woodland Fox and they will always guide you to safety. While they cannot communicate through speech, they can influence the earth around them in a way that speaks to someone. There have also been reports of whispers on the wind guiding lost travelers that have been attributed to Woodland Foxes. When they become someone's familiar, they will share a more psychic link and can communicate within their minds with the person they are connected to, although it is limited to proximity.

These creatures are also very adept at finding things buried beneath the earth. They are very keen trackers and are a favorite among kind-hearted treasure hunters. These foxes have the ability to sense darkness and hatred in someone's heart and will refuse to help them.

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Terberis #9: Poisoned!

We rested for a couple of days after that traumatizing incident. I didn't know what to say honestly. This is more scary then I originally thought. I can not believe I have lasted so long and I am being brave. That almost never happens. I did get more notes about the ruins before we left for our next destination. I have learned a lot about myself so far and I know I can do anything that I can not let my fear stop me from achieving what I want in my life. While I do miss my home and my family, I carry the knowledge that I will see them again soon. I will make them proud too. I also made a best friend along the way one I wouldn't trade for the world. When he is ready I will be there to listen to what troubles him.

We get to the Obsidian Falls and it is so beautiful. In the daytime it's almost like it isn't there at all but at night it shines and shimmers like a rainbow. I just stood there staring. I couldn't look away at how beautiful it is. On one of these nights Rhain came over and stood next to me.

Rhain said " Hey I am still sorry about spacing out on you. The mist just really got to me you know. It brought back some really bad memories." I gave him a look of concern and asked " What kind of memories?" Rhain looked away and then looked back at me. " The memories of my father's death. I never told you this before but my father died because of something I did. I went up on the surface of Darkmeadow just because I thought I was getting back at him. A demon attacked me and nearly killed me. My dad and a bunch of his friends saved my life. But they lost theirs in the process. My uncle was the only one that survived but he was paralyzed from the waist down. I think he blames me but doesn't say anything. My mother, she was never the same. She went into a deep depression that she can't get out of. She isn't even there sometimes. I think she hates me for taking my dad away from her. " Before he could continue he started to sob uncontrollably.

I didn't know what to say except that I needed to make him feel better. So I hugged him. He held me back really tight. " Please Terberis don't hate me." I just held him and didn't say a word. " I don't hate you Rhain, I never will." We stood there for a long time until finally Rhain broke the hug. He smiled not a cocky one but one of sincerity and love.

I opened my mouth to say something but all of a sudden I felt a sharp pain in my stomach. Rhain looked shocked " Terberis, are you okay? You need some Argggh!" Rhain was doubled over in the same type of pain that I was in. He fell to the ground holding his stomach. This must have been the work of some type of poison. The girl we found was the only one not ill. She must have brought something to us. I knew I had to make a remedy. All my talk of plants and healing was finally going to pay off!

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Mairwen #1

I’ve learned all I can from Master Orai located in the nearest village. He is the most renowned for his elixirs and remedies on the continent but he does not have the answers I need. I must make the journey to the Academy.

The journey to the island is simple enough; the problem lies after leaving the ship. The path to the Academy is treacherous, filled with not only monsters but powerful magical trials. There are many, so many, who never make it and are lost to time, but I must go.

Master Orai suggested I do research before making my way to the Academy - in oder to better survive the trials to come. He never went to the Academy but he’d considered it. I received a tome, battered and worn, with the world Stone Fruit barely visible on the cover. Orai said this should, hopefully, give me some information for one of the trials - something about mists - to help me survive.

Stone Fruit seems like a child’s book, full of pictures rendered in faded inks. These people all have thier own battles and inner demons to face, except the child. Does this mean only innocence of a child will allow success? I rather hope not.

Hmm… perhaps it is about facing one’s fears? Bron seems afraid to face her family - and her self - while Ray is afraid of being alone at being abandoned. (spilled my inks) Facing one’s fear, am I no doing that now? Have I not being thrust into a nightmare, a race against time, gambling my life on the possibility of finding or discovering a cure? I had never intended to leave home, to leave our little village but this is the only way - only chance - we have to cure or at least stave off for a time, my mother’s illness.

Today Kian and I are on our way to Chiboga as it is the closest town on our route, however we have been set back by a but of rain. Kian is quite put out but we have a nice shelter to repel the rain while we wait to see if it lets up enough to continue on today.

I’ll use this spare time to review runes and inscriptions and hope the rain moves quickly on.

Kian

Purple Loosestrife aka Red Sally. Used in treatment for excessive bleeding from wounds and declining eyesight.

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Mairwen grew up in Irtheria, in a tiny, secluded village which she never intended to leave. There were plenty of ruins to explore and study, festivals to be had, and people to befriend. It had its dangers, but it was a peaceful life.

The oldest child, Mairwen has been trained from childhood to take over her mother’s potions business. Her father and twin younger brothers, Heilyn and Trystan, manage the gardening of ingredients.

When her mother falls sick with a mysterious illness, it’s up to her to seek a remedy from the most likely place she’ll find a cure-the esteemed Orilium Academy. However, the Novice trials might just kill her before she even gets there. Mairwen hopes that studying texts while traveling to Orilium will be enough to help her survive the journey. At least Kian, her crow-friend, intends to travel with her to keep her company.

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Terberis #7: The Mist of Solitude

We left for our next destination the day after the funeral. We didn't want to waste anymore time and thought it would honor Napvi's memory if we continued forward. We packed up our gear and our tents and headed out.

After hours of walking we came upon a wall of mist. It was large, larger then I thought it would be. I know what this is this is The Mist of Solitude. The place where others have lost their minds or worse have never came out. Seeing it now up close, It is very itimidiating and scary. Our party members try to look for a way around the mist but they can not find another way. They say the only way past the mist is to go through it. After much debate and much reluctance, we decide to go through it one by one.

I looked at Rhain, nervousness in his eyes, He looks back at me and smirks. "Everything will be okay Tree Hugger, don't worry how bad can a little stroll through the mist be." He reassured me that he would see me on the other side and would come up with some smart remark when I come out. I know he was trying to make me feel better about all of this and I appreciate him doing that. When my turn came, I took a deep breath looked back at my friends and I stepped through.

At first I could see everything quite clearly, It looked normal and nothing was really out of place. I walked further and I noticed as I walked further on the mist seemed to grow denser and thicker. It started to make it's way around my feet and ankles. I got startled and tried flapping my wings to keep the mist at bay. It didn't seem to do much as the mist kept coming and swarming around me. It made it's way up my body and before I could react darkness overtook me.

I opened my eyes and I saw nothing. I heard nothing and felt nothing. I tried to move around but I felt frozen. I looked around me and heard small little whispers. They started getting louder and louder. I tried to cover my ears to block out the sound but it did nothing to stop them. They kept repeating all the things I had said about myself over the years. That I was a failure and a coward and just a unnatural half breed. I had to make the voices stop so I did the only thing I could, I made a vine barrier around myself and meditated hoping the voices would leave me alone.

They only seemed to get stronger and stronger and showed no signs of stopping. I sat there listening for a long time and I thought about just giving up letting the mist take me and swallow me whole. Then I thought about my friends and my family and I couldn't just give up and leave them behind. I got up and put the barrier down. I saw that the voices have now taken shape, shadowy large shapes. I looked at them, looking them straight in the eyes and I thought of my father's words.

He told me that the world can be scary and terrifying. People are scary too but he said that nobody in the world is perfect and that the words of others should not matter. That only what you think of yourself should matter. I took his words and summoned all of my courage and brought forth my power.

I had a sword made of wood and vines in one hand and a shield in the other. I lifted myself off the ground and ready myself. I flew towards the shadows and swiped and slashed at every one of them. I kept doing it until I started to grow tired. I was afraid I would pass out until I saw the mist start to fade. I landed on the ground outside of the mist, sore and tired, I looked around and realized I have beaten the mist. I smiled and laughed. Now I have to find Rhain.

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Terberis #6: What Comes After

The funeral was short and simple. It had a small attendance. It was really sweet and many words of love and praise for Napvi was said. They buried him in a small grave, in a beautiful spot underneath a tree. I couldn't believe he was gone. That he was gone and never coming back. I couldn't see much of the funeral clearly because I was crying so much. I just hope that Napvi is safe and at peace wherever he is now.

I just sat for a long time in a nice quiet area away from all the others. I couldn't stop thinking about all the people I left behind in Irtheria. My mother, my father, my friends and family. My mind just would not stop wandering. I thought about them all alone, some bandit groups attacking them in the dead of night. I thought about my father getting lost in one of the ruins and never coming back. My mother getting poisoned by one of her plants by accident and dying with no one around to hep her. I cried silent tears hoping and praying that no one can hear or see them.

I do not know how long I was sitting there until I felt someone sit down next to me. I lifted my head from my knees and saw Rhain sitting next to me. He looked disheveled, like he hadn't slept in days. If I could see myself I would probably look the same. He looked at me and smiled sadly. He opened his mouth, hoping to say something but he stopped himself. Almost like he didn't know what to say or he was afraid he would say something wrong. He took a deep breath and said "Are you okay Terberis? Who am I kidding of course your not. I just hope your okay and if there is anything I can do to help just let me know okay?" He looked at me sincerity in his eyes.

I looked at him stunned. I knew how much it took for him to say something like that to someone especially someone that he just met a couple of days ago. I smiled at him and before I could stop myself I wrapped my arms around him and just let the tears flow. He stiffened up a bit, probably because he wasn't expecting me to do that, but eventually loosened up. He wrapped his arms around me and just held on. I didn't mention anything but I could feel wet drops fall onto my hair. I knew he was crying too but I didn't want to embarrass him so I just let him believe I didn't notice. We just sat in a comfortable silence just grieving. I think we both needed it and I know that this will not be the last time we need it. If that ever happens I know one thing, I want Rhain Valence on my side. He is a true friend when it really counts.