#shadow staff

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Decided to color my favorite sketches from my last post. I’m actually in love with these, I might stick to this colored sketch look

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Day 2: Staff

The path of the Shadow Staff is an interesting one. Held by witches who share some similarities but walked different roads.

[yellowmagicalgirl]

Okay, new theory:

Claire made the Shadow Staff.

You read that correctly. If we’re going to deal with time travel, then we’re going with the most buckwild cause-and-effect-being-one-and-the-same theories.

Morgana’s original staff gets broken, and Claire makes the Shadow Staff (fine, Skathe-Hrün) out of it. Claire uses her knowledge of the staff she wielded to make it.

This means that Claire’s battle of wills with Morgana during the possession is not Claire making the staff her own, because she already did/will do that, but reclaiming what once was/will be hers.

This also means that when Morgana was being seemingly nice to Clarie, Morgana was actually remembering the young prodigy (who was a few months older with shorter, whiter hair) who helped Morgana make the original staff.

Does this give you a headache? Does this seem extremely convoluted? Well welcome to my world, where time travel is a fucking nightmare.

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A/N: Mildly inspired by @wizardouxie​‘s Douxie headcannon post. I love the idea of Douxie just trying to fuck around with shadow magic and failing at it, so here’s my hot take. Also crossposted onto my Ao3  (@RandomNerd3).

He knew it was a stupid idea. He knew it was a really stupid idea, if he couldn’t pull it off he’d be hearing lectures from Master Merlin for weeks. If there’s one thing Douxie should remember from his short time spent with the master wizard though, it’s that shadow magic always leads to nothing but pain. Of course, when he saw Morgana use it so effortlessly the curious thirteen-year-old apprentice always wanted to try it out for himself. When Douxie asked her,

“How does shadow magic work?” She’d answer with just a knowing smile and a hint of darkness in the corners of her eyes.

“You need to understand how to harness pain child,” Morgana would say, flinging the Skathe-Hrun expertly around her body. Douxie just watched in awe of her power, knowing his sister-in-magic would never hurt him. Morgana would pull him into a tight hug, “shadow magic can show you whatever you wish to see… but it can also cause great suffering. Merlin only seeks to protect you from that harm.” Douxie nodded, understanding his mentor’s qualms with the dark arts.

Merlin and Morgana’s warnings didn’t stop him from wanting to try it out for himself though. So, since today marked the first anniversary of his parent’s death and Douxie had the chance to talk to them, he was going to take it. No matter what a crusty old man in unoiled armor said. Douxie was getting better in training, Merlin said so himself. Douxie knew he could handle the power of the shadow staff, he just had to find a way to get it when Morgana left it alone. Knowing what time she left to the royal bath springs he bided his time until the coast was clear. With his familiar at his side Douxie used an unlocking rune to break into Morgana’s chambers in search of the shadow staff. His heart ached at the prospect of being able to have one last conversation with his parents. Despite Archie’s protests he dug through Morgana’s chests until he managed to unearth the shadow staff. It ended up being concealed in a hidden compartment underneath her bed.

Sorrow and loss warping his mind, Douxie flipped through the shadow magic spellbook he took from Morgana’s bookshelf. “Are you sure this is wise Douxie?” Archie asked, perched on the wizard-in-training’s shoulder. “Merlin despises shadow magic, perhaps just this once we shouldn’t break the rules.” Douxie shook his head as he found the spell he was looking for,

“Arch rules were made to be broken. Besides, don’t you want to meet my family?” He asked as he quickly whispered the enchantment a few times for practice. Archie fell silent as the sound of Douxie’s chanting filled the air. “Alright Archie, look alive!” Douxie shouted as a tornado of wind began to hurl around them. As he cast the spell like the book said Douxie suddenly felt something more sinister try to break through the shadow realm and into reality.

“Douxie!” Archie called out, getting swept up in the wind storm of books and blankets. Douxie gripped the shadow staff tighter and tried to cast the spell reversal, but for some reason it wasn’t working.

“I don’t know what I’m doing wrong!” Douxie yelled as a large black portal swirled open in the center of Morgana’s bed chambers. “Archie, what should I do?” He called up to his friend. Archie let out a growl as he shifted into a dragon, aiming his fire at the beast crawling out of the portal.

“How should I know? You’re the wizard!” Archie yelled over the winds. Douxie tried to send the shadow creature back into the portal, but the staff wasn’t listening to him anymore. He felt exhausted, like just performing that one spell had sucked all the magic out of him. Trying to stay awake, Douxie heard the door bang open then felt the familiarity of Merlin’s magic wrap around his waist. He let himself get pulled to safety, then caught Archie when Merlin threw the familiar at him. Douxie watched as Morgana and Merlin fought the shadow creature and forced it back into the portal whence it came.

“Hisirdoux!” Merlin’s voice called out, “I told you to not use shadow magic. Do I have to speak in opposites around you now?” Douxie’s brain became muddled as his mentor lectured him on the dangers of shadow magic. The world swirled into a swarm of colors as Douxie’s eyelids grew heavier.

“but Master,” he said, trying to speak. When his voice came out it was sluggish like he was trying to talk through a thick vat of honey. Merlin made a tsking sound,

“Don’t ‘but Master’ me Hisirdoux.” Another sudden wave of exhaustion overcame Douxie and he quickly felt the need to take a nap. Merlin hummed, “yes I do believe you’ve exerted your magical abilities for today Hisirdoux. I’ll take you to your room so you can get some rest.” Beside him Morgana said,

“It was a rather impressive show though apprentice.” Merlin scoffed,

“Don’t encourage the boy Morgana. Clean this up while I take care of young Hisirdoux here.” Douxie didn’t hear a response from Morgana, but Merlin used his magic to levitate him off the ground. Through his hazy vision Douxie suddenly realized he was back in his room. The familiar weight of Archie pressed up against his side as Merlin pulled his blankets over him. Dazed by exhaustion Douxie just curled up in his blankets and muttered,

“Sorry dad, didn’t mean to scare you.” Before he left Merlin paused at the door, a small smile on his face.

“It’s quite alright Hisirdoux,” he said to his now-sleeping apprentice. “We can discuss this more in the morning.” Blowing out the last remaining candle in the room Merlin left his apprentice to sleep.

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