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The Primordial State

Callum watched in awe as Flardryn cast multiple spells upon the training dummies across from him. "Furnus Globus!" Flardryn cried, throwing a ball of fire towards a training dummy. He continued to cast the spells with proficiency he'd obtained over years of practice and training.

Callum continued to watch on, curious as to how many of these spells he'd be able to master in such a short time. "Master." He called, watching as Flardryn halted in his spell casting to glance over to his current apprentice.

"Callum, my boy, come, let us see how you fair with these two spells today." Flardryn said in greeting, walking over to the young Archmage.

Callum nodded in response, standing beside his teacher. "These spells? What would they be?" He asked.

Flardryn smirked. "Why, we begin with Accendo and Primordialis Struo." He said, walking forward. "The first of the spells is a source of light for the darkness of night and caves, helping to illuminate the area for you and others to see." He began to explain, drawing a symbol into the air as he did. "With it, comes a chance to explore the many vast and stunning cave systems that run deep below Xadia." He finished. Standing before the rune. "Accendo." He said.

Flardryn's hand quickly became engulfed by a bright light, a light that could match the intensity of the sun's own light in unique situations. "As you can see, the light is very bright, and can be used as a weapon of support to blind your foes for a few seconds, dazing them." He said, flicking his hand as the light faded away.

Callum blinked as he stepped forward. "My turn." He said, taking a deep breath as he drew the rune into the air before him. "Accendo" He said. His right hand quickly became bright, a light shining out over the area around him. "Wow, it's bright." He exclaimed.

Flardryn chuckled. "Well, when it's used in the dark, it isn't so hurtful to the eyes, during day however, the sun amplifies it's power, making it brighter then usual." He replied.

Callum nodded, flicking his hand as he caused the light to cease. "What's the next spell?" He asked.

Flardryn walked forward. "The next spell is one that doesn't require trigger words for a Sunfire Elf, but for any other mage connected to the Sun Arcanum who isn't of Sunfire origin must use trigger words." He began to explain, turning to face Callum.

"The spell is Primordialis Struo, a spell that turns the user into a lava like state, it has the side effect of increasing our own rage and anger when we are in this state, but every Sunfire Elf is capable of using it. It is a second nature." He paused, smiling to himself. "Why, I do believe many of us refer to it as our Primordial State." He added with a chuckle.

"Though it is only ever used as a last resort against normal foes, some of the more powerful foes, such as the deceased Dark Mage Viren, it is a got to form for we are able to last longer and, our own strength is increased." Flardryn finished explaining.

"As you can see, here is the rune. As I am a Sunfire Elf, I do not need to use such a rune. I have merely drawn it so that you know the rune needed to cast the spell." He went on. "And now, I shall demonstrate the form." He finished, clenching his fists as he growled. His skin started to glow as cracks of red energy formed upon his skin. He smirked before quickly fading back to his original form.

Callum started to draw the rune, watching as Flardryn closed his eyes. "If I might add, you must think calm and tranquil thoughts when you wish to revert to your original state." Flardryn said, stepping back further from Callum. "If that doesn't work, then you will have to be restrained. For the state will last so long as you have enough energy to keep yourself in the conscious world." He finished.

Callum nodded. "Primordialis Struo." He said. He felt the effects immediately. He felt the rage and anger within himself grow. His skin quickly took on veins of red light as his skin glowed. He felt the power from this form, but also the immense control it needed.

He breathed heavily as he growled ever so slightly. He quickly remembered Flardryn's words. He needed to think calm and tranquil thoughts. Searching through his memories, he quickly sorted through the many fun times he had with Rayla, with Ezran, with his mother and stepfather, with Aunt Amaya.

Flardryn watched with slight concern as Callum remained in this primordial state. It was a minute until Callum began to revert to his previous state. He sighed with relief, glad that he didn't have to call in others to help restrain him, and perhaps suffer a verbal punishment from Janai about why he taught him such a dangerous spell so early on in his training.

"Are you alright my boy?" He asked, walking towards Callum who nodded.

"Yeah, I'll be fine." Callum replied, pausing as he glanced up at his teacher. "Though I understand why it's a last resort. The amount of concentration it takes to revert back, the energy it consumes. It's draining." He finished.

Flardryn nodded. "Well, let us get you back to your room, for an untrained mage to use such a powerful spell will have drained you greatly. But there are rumours going around, rumours that there's a spy among within the gates of Lux Aurea. And in your current condition, if this spy decides to eliminate you from the equation for their master, you won't put up much of a fight." He said, leading Callum out of the arena.

Rumours of a spy, what is Kolvar doing?

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