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War Crafting
Ferb was already out and about before Vina managed to find him. He was in the forge hammering away at a piece of metal when she flue in. "HEY! What's the deal? I spent the entire night out finding you a weapon and you don't have the decency to leave a note?" He just shrugged and did his best to suppress a smile. "Well, I found you a sword to use. The dealer said he would give you a fair price." He shook his head. "WHAT?! WHY?" He held up what he had been working on. "Oh, you made a spear for yourself. Why didn't you tell me you intended to make your own weapon?"
"Would you have listened?"
"Now that is not fair. I have been nothing put helpful since you got here. I always offered you tips of the things you built yesterday, didn't they help?" He just blinked at her. "So your saying that I did all that and you didn't need my help? You knew how to fix them before you started?!" He blinked again. "SO you don't need me? Is that what your SAYING?"
That's what I want to say. But that's mean. If I am going to be stuck here for a while, it would be nice to have someone to talk to. He, reluctantly, shook his head.
"So you DO need me!" He nodded, "Good, then I know where we need to go after you get that spear done."
Why does that not make make me feel any better?
Two hours later, they where standing in front of a very expensive looking castle just outside of the town. He looked at the fairy and raised an eyebrow.
"You would be surprised where some of the most powerful magical forges in the land are. You didn't expect it to be in some damp forest, guarded by some old witch did you?" His head rocked left then right. "Well, this is a lot easier." True.
They walked in and were greeted by the royal guard. Vina told them of their need, which they all took to laughing after hearing it. Well, it's nice know my predictions were right. But they let them pass. They came to one of the towers off to the side soon after. He knocked on the door as it opened on the second knock.
"Enter and go down."
Why not? It's always a good idea to do everything a creepy witches voice says to do. He walk in saw there was a staircase leading down. Shrugging, he walked down a very long spiral staircase till he reached what looked like a cave dwelling. There were shelves of books all around him, most in writing he didn't recognize. He kept walking till he came to a wide open room where a lovely lady was lounging on a couch. She had fine brown hair what waved as it came down passed her shoulders. The curves of her olive white face had gentle curves and no noticeable flaw. Her eyes were an awe inspiring green. The dress she wore hide nothing about her profile and was a royal blue. Ok, didn't see that coming.
"Welcome, young one." The voice was also not what he expected. This place must be murder to sound. I bet a tapping would sound like a mob coming up the stairs.
She looked him up and down before speaking again. "I can see why the forest spirits insist on staying near you. You have the aura of a great warrior." Standing, she walked deeper into the cave and motioned for him to follow. He walked a few steps behind her. "You have nothing to fear from me, I have no intention in taking part in the up coming ordeal. But you will have no little choice. Something draws you forward like no other." She seemed to lose interest for a moment. "Yeeeess, a deep desire. Keep it close to you, for you may need it on the road ahead. Behold, the reason for your visit."
They stood before a massive stone structure that encircled what appeared to be glass. There were four pillars at the edges that held up a stone ring. The thing had moss growing along the edges of the higher parts. There were signs of age. The roughness of the stone suggested that they had been weathered, yet they where underground. Fascinating.
"So this is the magical Forge of Adlez? It looks so old and grimy." Vina had made a lap around it before speaking. I am honestly amazed at that. But what does this thing do? Other then infusing an objects with magic. I need to know the nature of said magic in order to use it effectively.
The lady turned to him and glanced at the spear he had strapped to his back. "Is this the weapon? There is no markings of honor on it at all. I thought the little one said the weapon would have a rich history. What happened to that?" She turned around to face Vina.
"He wanted to make his own. So he did."
The ladies hand up in shock. "He is apply to craft his own?" She walked behind him now to examine the metal pole on his back carefully now. "How many days did he labor on this?"
"He worked on it this morning."
"Astounding!" She glided back in front of his and looked him deep in the eyes. What is this, an examination? "Yes, he has a bright mind and a multitude of skills he can use. This makes things even easier then I had hoped for. Young warrior, the forge will grant the object you place in it any manner of magic you wish. But there is a cost. The more complex the magic, the less effective it will be. But your nature talent also plays a part in it. But I can not be sure where your talents lie. You seem to be gifted in so many areas. I would choose one, focus on it, then place your weapon in the forge."
Simple enough. Now what should I fuse this thing with? This is a game world I am in, so sooner or later I will have to face some kind of dark forces. But there is one power I would love to have. One that always seems to get overlooked in these places. He walked over to the forge and plunged the head of his weapon into the surface of the glass like pool. The surface did not resist, it act like a liquid metal. Hmmm, I just got an idea.
He pulled out the spearhead and held it as he dipped the remainder in the pool. After a few seconds, he pulled it out and held it above his head. The shaft was now a shinning yellow that seemed to light up the room. The spearhead has a brilliant orange. The lady approached after he brought it down to let them see and placed a hand on the shaft.
"The power of Light, wise choice. It's powers are amplitude by the purity of the holders heart. Keep yours pure. Now this tip, it is something else. You cleaver lad, infusing two magics in different parts of the weapon. Lets see what magic it has it." Her hand almost touched it when she jerked it back and took several steps back.
"What? Is it like super fire and your afraid of being burned? Why in the world do you look so scared?" Vina was hovering a few feet away from Ferb. The lady had now managed to put ten feet between them.
"You dabble in power you can't hope to understand. That magic is far beyond anything you can control. It could cause nations to fall it not used carefully."
He smiled. This magic has many possibilities. But if this witch is freaked out by it, then I can only imagine what my enemies will think.
"Am I the only one here not getting it?" He placed the spear back in its strap and started walking out. "Hello, I am still in the dark here." Ferb gave the lady a polite bow as he passed her, she back further away as the tip was lowered. He then walked up the stairs and out into the courtyard. "Am I going to get an answer out of you? You just caused a very powerful being to act like a scared mouse surrounded by a pack of cats. What in the world is on that spearhead?"
"The most frightening thing anyone has ever faced." They were out of the castle a few minutes later. He stopped to wait for her to lead him on.
"Before we continue, could you please tell me what is on that tip?" He shook his head. "Why not?" He glared. "Alright, fine. I know it's not majorly important that I know, but I still like to know."
They started walking west again, Vina asking him again every thirty steps. They made camp for the night when she said they were about half way to the next village. Ferb cut some wood and started a fire. Then he sat down with another long stick and started carving on it with a small knife he had pulled out of his pocket.
"Where did you get that? Oh, let me guess. You got if from someone you worked for yesterday." He nodded. "I take it the pack you had on your back came from them too? Yes, I thought so. Well at least you are prepared for a little camp out. What is that your making? Why do you need a long thin pole?"
He pulled out some string from the pack and looped it into the notch he had made at one end. Then he bent the wood till he could fit the string around the other end. When he was done, he held it in one hand and drew back the string with the other. Good pull strength. Just what I needed.
"Well, you made a bow. Now all you need are some arrows." He was fishing in the pack again. "Which you already had made. Somehow, I have to stop thinking your not prepared."
"Best of luck to you." He knocked an arrow and set out to find something to eat.
…...
A man stood looking out at a court yard where four large circular structures had been built. It had been two years since they had started the construction of the devices, but they were at last complete. Another man appear off to the side and came to attention with his left fist on his chest and the other glued to his side. The visitor did not move till he looked back at him and nodded.
"My Lord Nanag, I have brought news that the crews report all is ready for the march. Your army is just waiting for your command to assemble."
"We have confirmation that the last raiding parties made it safely through?"
"Sir, yes sir. I have the letters in my hand. All four groups report safe arrivals and have prepared to hold down the areas as planed."
He nodded again. "Then have the soldiers ready themselves. Have my stead waiting for me. We move as soon as the gates can be opened."
The other man bowed and ran off. He waited till he was gone before speaking to the shadow at his other side. "That means your mission begins as well. I don't know where this 'Chosen One' is, but I am sure he is out there. Delay him. He must not interfere with my plans."
"I know my job. Just get the gates open and I'm off." The shadow moved into the light. A figure dress in all blacked robs walked over to the edge of the balcony they had been standing on and waited. Even the face of this warrior was covered. Two blades were strapped to on the person's back, yet the man had little doubt those were not the only weapons they had.
"I go to lead my army. Don't be too long, or you'll miss the show." He turned and walked toward the door as he could hear the gates starting to hum with power. As he reached for the door, he heard the other respond.
"I'm already gone."
He turned back and saw nothing. A smile came to his face as he could just imagine the figure running down the side of the castle. The landing only slowing them a second or two before running across the yard to leap into the gate just as it opened. That one will bring me results, no matter the cost. The door closed behind him as he descended to meet his army.
…...
"I have the reports you desired, sir."
"So we know who they are?" A man was looking at a large screen with two men on wither side of it.
"The man on your right is called Phineas Flynn."
"He worries me. So much energy, so ambitious. We know where he was last night?"
"He was at the archives. Our sources says that he was reading up on technology, magiorbs and there use, armors, and clothes. He also went to the local blacksmith and worked there for two hours. We have reason to suspect he made a weapon of some sorts. But we have found no one who can identify it."
The man sighed. "What about the other?"
"Him we have less on. People call him Ferb. He has a fairy with him and has crafted a spear. Reports say that he has had it magically infused."
"They both seem very capable. What of our...friend?"
"He should be moving anything time now."
"Too soon. I don't need him running around Syram while I still do not have a strong enough grip here in Naroke. If I am to succeed, I must move now too. He will not stop once the kingdom falls. It would just be a matter of time before he comes here too. How is our gate system?"
"The engineers have wonderful news. It is fully operational."
"Already? They said they needed another month. I must reward them for giving me such excellent results." He was still staring at the screen when he noticed something. "Is this Phineas not alone?"
"No, sir. He has three more accompanying him. A Buford, strong but of low intelligence. A Bal-jeet, he seems to be smart, but with no practical way of using his intellect. The third member is an Isabella. She seems to be a capable fighter. She also has direct links to this Phineas."
"She is the one that interest me. Yes, she really is stunning, is she not?"
"Yes sir. But I must ask. why the interest in her?"
He turned away from the screen and walked over to table sitting in the dark. A light shined down on it as he neared it. An old book sat open. "I have discovered the way to absorb the Life Energy we spoke of before. Making myself powerful enough to face our …... friend, when he comes. The process described by the Ancients requires the person absorbing the energy be bonded to another. Not just an agreed bond, but a magical bond. The reason for the bond has been lost in the text, but they are clear that no one should even attempt it with being bonded. My scouts have found the rod the book speaks of that can preform this type of bond and are bring it here as we speak. But thus far I have seen no one that I would be linked to in such a manner. That is, until I saw her."
"Sir, forgive me for being so forward, but doesn't the rod you speak of have to be used by to of the same mindset? No magics or controlling methods can be used for making one bond with the other."
"You have been reading the reports. Good, good. Your right, but there are other ways to cause someone to do as you wish. I will not us magics to control her. When she touches the rod, it will be of her own free will."
"May I ask how you plan to do this?"
"By making her trust me before she does."
"What about the man, sir?"
He smiled at the screen. "I think our boy here will do the work for us. Where are they now?"
"In Minarok. I have reason to believe they will head South. Right through the Lost City and on to Hasimal."
"Get the gate set to send us to Hasimal them."
"It will take two days to get the settings set to send us to a town with no gate."
"Then I have two days to study."
"As you wish, Avonej."
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