Chapter 3
Author note: I hope you enjoy the chapter. Anyway apologies for the delay but real life issues arose that took precedent.
My updates on the fanfic might be sporadic because of real life issues so i can't really help it.
The makeshift Library that same night.
John and Stoneclaw were looking through the books that the dremora Butler left in the house previously. Both of them were having a field day while John was more focused only on the Runic books. Stoneclaw with the help of Milly was working on a ledger of all the books.
Stoneclaw was in utter shock by the translated books and detailed notes within them. While John was taking notes on how to rewrite a guide to ancient runes they were both immersed in their work until John spoke up.
"I don't think the kid's family knows what they've been sitting on and the contract forbids us from sharing this information but because of you being Leo's account manager and the head of Gringots warding department. It would be stupid to just ignore the fact that the kid's servant is too trusting maybe because its bound to little Leo. So i wondered since our cooperation included the warding department. We should make sure Leo's safety is ensured. I know you most likely see the kid as a wizard to cheat if what Ethan said was true but cooperation is more profitable in the end for both parties." John said as he continued trying to understand the nuisances of Ancient Runic both those he recognised and some he didn't.
Stoneclaw was silent for a while. "I do not see foundling as wizard to cheat. But as a young one to teach goblin traditions and culture. Other goblins could see him as wizard to cheat until he proofed himself as goblins do in combat. I have already invested some galleons in the Muggle and Wizarding world. Not to only profit but to ensure that the foundling slowly roots himself within both worlds so they should not have to touch their inheritance while gaining a foothold. I think foundling's servant isn't too sharing but is testing us. We will keep what we learn for ourselves only warding for the right price and clients." Foundling's Servant is playing chess with us. That ring the child let the healer use before is dangerous. The potions are beyond the norm that the charms to identify them only show their effects. It is subtle warning. Clever servant using books and knowledge to seek our attention. Not selling anything but purposing partnership. They do not want to be found or warn the powers at large but slowly weave a web of influence gaining riches. Making our control of the warding market stronger while not upsetting the other parts of the economy through the magical contract. Foundling has a good servant sadly strange action of the Wardstone did give a small warning. I should report soon to the Goblin King and head of Gringots their different branches. The profits the Ancient Runes books their knowledge can bring would be enough to cheat or fool the other wizards with higher prices or deals growing our powerbase not to mention the different runic languages the books hold. Stoneclaw thought smiling on how such an approach would make the chance of cooperation better.
John smiled slightly nervous at his teacher as he was writting down notes in a empty book for later study and research to try and unravel and create a new guide on ancient runes. "That's suprising teacher. I mean I don't have any personal bad experiences with goblins so why is Leo an exception of the hole wizards shouldn't be trusted and should be cheated rule. No offense of course." John said nervously.
"No offense taken but do not expect other Goblins to be so open about it. It is simple and similar to the few Muggleborn that aren't outright hated. We Goblins remember what is done to us. Pureblood wizards and their ilk have suppressed us stolen from us even forbade us from using wands. We goblins have long memories and lives. Most Muggleborn witches and wizards that are respectful to us are rare and mostly treat us like the others later on. The conflict between Goblins and wizardkind is long. The foundling's family has no such history. They weren't even noticed by us why both dangerous and unkown. They don't seem to hold a stigma against us otherwise we would have a mentioning of the family name. Combined with the contract and possible riches on both sides we extended a possibility of trust. Not all Goblins will agree with it. Most would likely suspect similar treatment so would attempt to cheat him as some have done with you. But if he proves himself as a goblin. They will not be allowed to cheat him unless he breaks that trust." Stoneclaw simply stated. If they did go against him if he wins the fight at 5 years old it would be dishonourable to attempt to cheat him instead of fighting for the riches within combat which would invite the ire of the goblin king because of tradition. Stoneclaw thought.
John nodded in understanding. "Does that mean that the locations he resides in would be considered part of the Goblin nation? Can we use the knowledge we gain from these books ourselves?"John asked as he was writing down more notes and page numbers of parts he didn't understand to review later.
"No. Unless the properties he owns would be lost during a duel. The placing of the runes would be allowed but it would be best to keep it hidden from public their prying eyes. Should foundling buy a property with landed title and nearby town which are either expensive or have issues like the property being cursed, Being in disrepair, Or have been attacked during the conflict leaving most of the area ruined. It would be best to let Goblins manage the warding maybe even connecting the Wardstones to the one below the house or moving it to the new location. But I have waited for such purchases until the income is stable." Stoneclaw answered calmly. I rather wait with such investment until I reported to the Head of Gringots. It might be a good way to circumvent the attention the Wardstone and the event it caused without letting the Wizards know. Stoneclaw thought
John nodded and then both went back to the books on ancient runes Discussing and taking notes. Stoneclaw heavily having to correct and explain some parts to John.
Meanwhile in the town where the house resides.
Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore was walking around the town he recognised from the memory of the Auror. He still felt the after effect of what transpired and went to look around at the few Muggleborn students their addresses within the town. As he walked realisation dawned on him. Interesting no replacements for Muggle lights or signs of any devices being damaged. Quit interesting. The sensation of the spell still lingers. It was most definitely a light spell an alternate version or offshoot of a patronus of some sort. I could use the ones responsible their aid within the order of the Phoenix. Their spells effects on the muggles show they care for them so they could easily be convinced using that as a motivation to help the greater good. Dumbledore thought as he slowly walked around the town. Using legilimens on the Muggles he was passing in the town with but a glance trying to find a lead to what transpired. But all the memories showed was that they weren't aware of the magic that effected them only that they had a tune stuck in their head and a kind warmth feeling overwhelming them as they hummed, sang or some even played instruments. Later Dumbledore used legilimens on a old lady who worked in the nearby grocery store. In her memories Dumbledore recognised someone. Christina Morris a Muggleborn student who was doing groceries. Dumbledore was surprised the memories of the old lady showed Christina bought a lot of groceries more then one expects of a small family and even some baby formula.
Interesting if I recall Miss Morris was a only child and wanted to become a healer. I should check around later maybe ask her old teachers in St. Mungo's if she is alright. The normal grandfatherly worrying act would be able to get me more information if legilmency doesn't. Dumbledore thought as he head back to Hoghwarts.
The early morning with Leo.
This is boring. Leo thought as he layed awake in his crib. Everyone is asleep. Milly is likely helping others. The goblin and John are busy with the books and I can't do much as a baby. Leo thought complaining mentally.
Wiseman:Why not rest or focus on your magic. On the sensation Accidental magic gives you? Or maybe stop giving away items you buy or using limited resources since we are not in nirn and don't know the changes invoked of coming here I advise caution over experimentation. I'm not against the completion of quests but you shouldn't share so openly. If your memories are to be trusted legilimancy could be an issue for us because of the knowledge you hold about the books and movies.
Leo was shaken by the words of the Wiseman and felt like kicking himself if he could. You are right but I couldn't help myself. I mean knowing things are different and seeing a new toy I wanted to play with it. Leo thought in response.
Wiseman:That's the childish mind affecting you. Also a toy? Haven't you realised this is your life now. I do not mind the childish enjoyment and experimentation but do not do it at the cost of your safety and future. Let them digest the healing and warding books. But beyond that you will listen to my advise about purchases and outing yourself is that clear.
Leo felt a shiver crawl up his spine. Clear but aren't you a skill shouldn't you advise and help me not command me out of the blue it's strange. Leo thought in response.
Wiseman:I am following your orders just the part of your mentality supressed because of this baby body. Do you not find it strange that your mental maturity turned to that of a child trying to play with things not seeing the dangers. Or that you weren't theorising how your new abilities of Nirnian magic translated from game specific to lore wise. Why do you think I'd advice you to be a normal child? Your resources are limited even with the inventory with all the items your character owned. Which are terrifying in themselves considering it was a completionist run.
Leo was suddenly filled with dread at the implications that Wiseman was giving him. Wiseman you really do not hold your punches. But it make sense. But the dungeon could drop loot and fix the limited income right? Leo thought hopefully.
Wiseman:You are in the body of a baby which saved you from scrutiny since they don't think you are aware yet. Just a child of a strange secluded family who in their seclusion have diverted from normal study of magic. You can't go into a Dungeon even if you used the store for an aging potion or a polyjuice potion. I won't forbid experimentation cause I can't just don't run before you can crawl.
Leo mentally sighed. Alright I will keep your advice in account. But what now I can't just lay and do nothing in this crib it's going to drive me insane. Leo thought in response.
Wiseman:Try meditation or focus on the sensation accidental magic gives you. Find some goal to work towards and focus on it because you will need to be grounded and focused for with your immaturity and impulsive nature will be detrimental when your Draconic nature awakens for even now your Draconic nature makes you hard to control and your mind harder to read using legilimens. But dont forget what it means to be a Dovah. The will to power is in your blood the will to dominate. Even as young as you are now you used lies and deceit to start a powerbase carefully and while other Dragonborn in Nirnian history did the similar things you absorbed alot of Dragon souls and to learn a thu'um is to take it in you. So how potent do you think it will be when it awakens fully. Two conflicting mindsets and the knowledge, viewpoints and power of all those Dragonsouls. Remember the only other Dragonborn who absorbed so many souls and learned despicable shout's like Dragonrend or Bend will was Miraak. So do your best to not become like him.
Leo his mentality effected by the baby body drove him to cry as the dread filled him.
I dont want to become an evil Dominating monster. I want to get stronger and gain power but not be monster. Leo thought as he cried his emotional causing incidental magic.
Accidental magic (Potter-verse) Triggered.
Accidental magic Leveled up
Out of sheer emotions that went through Leo's at the thought of becoming as bad as Miraak or becoming even worse his accidental magic lit a nearby teddy bear that was put near his crib ablaze but then he quickly was lifted out of the crib by a familiar comforting face that of Milly.
Milly just held Leo close and softly rocked him while comforting him. "Little dragon is save don't worry. Milly is here." Milly said comfortingly.
Leo worried thoughts died down as he was being held by the house elf. He wanted to be able to hug back or at least tell her just how much her comfort ment to him. Then he noticed something the same blueish lines he noticed sometimes within the walls and on Emily but there was one that was faintly golden yellow in collour which seemed to be fading quickly but they reached to where Leo thought Milly her heart would be. There was one bright white line that seemed to just go through the walls to somewhere but when Leo focused on where it attached to Milly he noticed a greyish glowing area where Milly her heart would be but just as before his mage sight suddenly had the urge to stop.
What are those lines and glowing things? Why cant i see them all the time? Leo thought
Milly just smilled seeing Leo wasn't crying anymore just looking at her with a curiousity twinkling in his eyes. She noticed Leo's Baby blue eyes sometimes had a faint glow to them for a little while then it faded but that didn't trouble the house elf. She was just happy she could calm the little master from what she thought was most likely a nightmare. She didn't know why she had the urge to wake up or check on little Leo but she thanked the instinctive push no matter where it came from. She just smiled at Leo holding him close with an expression full of tender care and love.
Leo smiled and giggled at Milly. Milly you are too sweet and precious. With just a smile and a kind action you flipped my mood around. Leo thought as he made a promise to himself. He would use his abilities to help where he could so he could just bring the same comforting joy to others Milly brought to him then Leo felt anger coming from the connection with the wardstone ruining his mood only to see John apparate in the room.
John's expression was worried and he looked at Milly."Milly the wardstone just started acting up I'll need you to keep an eye on Leo. If Leo isn't causing the wardstone to act out we'd need to find out what it is."
Milly nodded. "Don't worry Milly will keep an eye on little dragon" Milly said still comfortingly hugging Leo.
Wardstone is acting up and is very angry. I got no idea what's going on but then again I made it by experimentation and it is made using Nirnian materials. It was kind and caring towards us so something or someone must have done something to anger it but what? Maybe the Dremora butler would be able to help John. Leo thought as he summoned the Dremora butler.
John wasn't surprised when the Dremora butler arrived and quickly turned to him. "Well at least you are punctual the Wardstone is acting up. As the only servant of the child's family maybe you could give us any reasons why it would be enraged and acting weirdly." John asked the freshly summoned Dremora butler.
The Dremora butler took a thinking pose as he looked at John. "As I stated before Wardstones weren't my master's family their focus but if we are talking about the nature of the soul and the parts used within it's core. Master's blood are of the same origin in a sense they are related to the soul stored within. So any form of insult or manipulation of the blood they have in common could anger the soul within the wardstone. It's but pure theory was young master's blood used or acquired by others who would have means to tamper with it? Since Wardstones aren't our specialty I cannot imagine how it would affect the natural magic nature of a Dovahsill. " the Dremora butler said slightly smiling at the prospect of seeing the effects the Dovahsill would have on a wardstone not to mention what it would do or be capable of within this strange realm only his little master seems to recognise.
John looked confused at the unkown term then realisation struck. "Wait blood. The Goblins but we just had a contract with them. And what is Dovahsill? It sounds similar to Leo's last name." John said worryingly.
Do not tell him in detail just explain the risks involved. That it cares for us is worse since love and caring can be selfish. Love being one of the most potent emotions of triggering old magic here is even worse. Leo thought
The Dremora butler have a gleeful malevolent smile. "It is not my place to tell but I would enjoy seeing what it can do in it's current predicament. Emotions effect magic and love is a rather strong motivator but not entirely good many atrocities can be committed in it's name. I wonder what it would do considering that young Leo's lineage holds magic of a quite dangerous nature and how it would mix with a motivator as love." The Dremora butler said with a dark undertone.
John looked in fear at the Dremora butler for both it's words and demeanor. "If it is acting defensively maybe bringing little Leo along would be for the best to calm it. I know you do not care about whatever caused it but the only ones that could have done anything if it is because of having Leo's blood would be the Goblins but afterwards we need a long talk about his heritage so we can understand more." John said as he grabbes Leo and the Dremora butler before apparating right infront of Gringots bank.
A few minutes earlier within the Wardstone room.
Brodaakvokrii wanted to comfort Leo herself since she felt a kinship with him but she couldn't risk causing any harm to her mortals. Her will to dominate and her namesake her being were at conflict because she felt through the blood that made up of what acted like an anchor and bridge to this strange place its physical plane made her sense the young one feared it's potent Dovah nature. Just as she was about to deepen her more in the strange books which taught her about symbols that could make her dominate and alter the makeup of things within her reach she felt another tug at the blood of the young one. But it felt wrong and she felt it coming from a familiar location. Her Wardstone and soul fumed in rage. First one of the transgressors dare to forcibly pull one of her mortals against their will then without fitting tribute they'd dare to walk the halls where her power could be made manifest if it weren't for her mortals desires to welcome the goblin she'd have used it to experiment with the limitations of her current situation and now they dared to tamper with the blood of the young one the same blood of her kin. But as she was about to go on a massacring rampage she felt something through the connection with Leo that seemed to also resonate with her alot a word that doesn't resonate with the dominating nature of a Dovah alot but when a Dragonborn kills a dragon they absorb their soul,power , memories and viewpoints that then mingle with their eachother Brodaakvokrii had Imprints of both so one word normally used by the old mortals under the dragoncult filled her mind. Lokaal. Love. Another concept nearly impossible to grasp by the Dovah but it was adopted into Dovahzul by the old nords of the Dragoncult. The little Dovahkiin is the only other with the blood of Akatosh and now those transgressors dare experiment with the blood all Dovah share. Brodaakvokrii thought her angered state causing the wardstone to vibrate as she was out to punish those responsible. Causing both John and Leo who were connected to the wardstone to sense the anger.
A little earlier in Gringots.
The head Goblin of Gringots, Stoneclaw and the Goblin king were conversing about the situation surrounding the foundling.
Stoneclaw sharing of knowledge was limited because of the magical binding contract but he could get the basics of the situation out without a risk to his life.
The head of Gringots and the Goblin king both had sour and worried expressions at the information they could get even how limited it was.
The goblin king turned to Stoneclaw and sighed. "Are you sure what you say is true? I do not wish to insult you head warder but your tale seems tall. How can a secluded unknown wizarding family hold knowledge which as you say would require us to remake our entire bank it's wards. Not to mention that you said we'd need an alliance with them so we could extend the workforce for your student and your own project to rework all warding guides and education. I find both your and the Head goblin reports fallacy." The goblin king said not convinced about what was reported to him. Putting it all under superstition and grandiose exaggeration of the Wizards and deception to intimidate them into a unfavorable alliance. It is most likely blood related magic involved which has charmed them. I already have let the blood given for the bloodline test to be used by one of the Muggleborn who was denied becoming an unspeakable who could easily be convinced into using forbidden forms of magic to try and unravel the foundling's Draconic connection and attempting to unravel the contract by using the blood of the foundling by attempting line theft using the foundlings own blood. The goblin king thought smirking internally at the plan concocted by the head of security within Gringots after the incident that they took as a personal insult.
The head goblin was first to speak up. "They did cause a previous event with their Wardstone and the event within the Dragon nests. I agree it seem unbelievable but you can read the reports of all the Goblins that were nearby. The child is not normal and neither is his servant. They could appear within Gringots without triggering any wards. I advice cooperation and letting Stoneclaw have a hand in rearing the child." the head goblin said politely.
"A child under the care of a foolish wizard like a Lowe shall never understand our ways. Wizards have cheated us and supressed us for long and their bigotry knows no bounds. The ilk of the Lowe bloodline is worst of all they wrote books upon how their kind and pureblooded are better then us or their muggleborn counterparts. I shall not risk it if what your reports say is true the foundling is a risk to us all. Their Wardstone intent based response left one of our warders out of commission. The servant can barge in as they please and our Dragon's would not attack what they perceive as a hatchling. But it's being handled as we speak by a Muggleborn who was denied a job as an unspeakable. While you are the general head of Gringots bank the head of security has advised this approach to regain our honour and prevent further incidents like this in the future." The goblin king stated plainly.
Stoneclaw expression suddenly filled with dread. "Your highness I must advise you to stop such attempts the Wardstone's soul within the abode of the foundling already dislikes our kind. Stoneclaw said worryingly.
"I will not believe in undying aware souls within sacrificial Wardstones. I expected a goblin of your education to know such things are impossible. If it were any other goblin's telling me these tales I'd challenge them in the arena because of their cowardice or foolishness. Now speak no more or I'll have your tongue." The goblin king said in a stiff reprimanding tone that bled with his authority and silenced the two other Goblins.
Stoneclaw didn't dare to speak but dread filled him for he didn't know what approach the goblin king and head of security would take but he feared the outcome. He already pushed his magical binding contract to the limit with what he already told them.
Meanwhile somewhere deeper in Gringots.
in a dimly lit room.
A Muggleborn wizard and a heavily armed goblin were working through old tomes and with a bubbling cauldron.
"How much longer will this take? You said this would be easy when given the required tomes and ingredients." The armed goblin asked roughly and impatiently at the wizard.
"I'm going as fast as I can. Old wizarding potion recipe's are hard to decipher because of the different naming conventions and poetic art of flower and herb lore being referenced to identify the ingredients. Not to mention that the blood is strange. the limited amount we had showed unfavorable effects with the blood control ritual ingredients. This was expected with non freely given blood. Since magic recognizes when blood is freely given or not. But the response is drastic the blood control ritual attempt of before melted and burden strange scribbles in the floor. Other attempts might bear some fruit but I'm rather interested in the workings of the blood. It seems fully human like until it's tampered with the golden glow and unusual responses it gives are beyond anything I've seen before. The house you are dealing with surely kept a lot of secrets to their self." the Muggleborn replied smiling in ecstasy thinking how he could one up the purebloods that limited his chances in both education , payment and job prospects.
The armed goblin got more irritated by the Muggleborn their response. "We did not cooperate with you to compliment the enemy. We cooperates with you and let you use our resources to take out the risk the foundlings family for you to hand us their riches and knowledge." The armed goblin stated angrily.
the Muggleborn wizard just nodded as he made a blood adoption potion using Leo's stolen blood of the inheritance exam. The cauldron in which it was made shook violently then a terrific presence of potent magic filled the room making it hard for both the Muggleborn wizard and goblin to breath making them both on edge and alert.
"What in Merlin's name is going on." the Muggleborn wizard said in a panic fleeing for the door to exit the room but the door glowed with a bright golden aura and did not budge.
The goblin tried to raise an alarm while he felt disgusted by the cowardly actions of the Muggleborn wizard he knew the wizard was no warrior. But as he tried to use his connection to the runework of Gringots to make an alarm go off he felt something abnormal. Something was affecting the runework preventing the Goblin or the wizard from calling the outside as the goblin turned to the wizard he saw the wizard clutching their head in pain and screaming.
Haah Vaaz Onikaan thought Brodaakvokrii before she was enjoying herself tearing into the mind of the Wizard that dare steal and attempt to manipulate the Aedric blood all of the Dov share. Any defenses the muggleborn wizard mind had were torn through as if it wasn't there while Brodaakvokrii tore through his mind laying everything bare.
The armed Goblin looked terrified at the wizard who was grasping their head screaming on the ground as Brodaakvokrii was having their way with the Wizards mind. Only a few intelligible sentence left the Wizards mouth between the screaming. "You don't know what you've angered." As well as cries for mercy and right before the wizard fell like a puppet with it's strings cut the last. "Those scribbles ... were a warning. A unknown language..." Was the last intelligible thing the Goblin hear come out the wizard before wounds started to appear on the Wizards body and parts were being turned to stone before forcibly being healed in a sickening display.
The armed Goblin felt horrified and stepped closer to the still sealed exit feeling the angered and potent magical presence in the room but he could do nothing. there was nothing to slash at with his sword or attempt to curse.
Brodaakvokrii had learned much from the mind of the Wizard but was not done even after giving the wizard time to speak to the transgressor after it learned they dominated the market Brodaakvokrii thought it would be best to teach the transgressor that it would not let her or those in her care be dominated or cheated. Sadly she learned she could not kill the Goblin without causing some troubles for her mortals. That didn't mean she wasn't going to harm it.
But she could use the mortal who had fled within their own mind to escape the anguish inflicted on it.
Brodaakvokrii found joy in the torment.
The Wizard his bones snapped only to be snapped back and healed. Brodaakvokrii attempted to alter the wizard to see how the spark of magic in the local Wizards while weaker could be manipulated but she didn't enjoy that the wizard would not be able to scream in agony or talk about it's experiences to the transgressor in the room so she pulled the Wizard consienceness to the forefront. For causing change and enforcing her will on existence required but the right words even if she could not release her wrath upon the Goblins they did not know that so she could use the wizard as a mouth piece and puppet to send a clear message to instill fear until she could use her new puppet to cause some physical harm on those who'd tamper with her kin's blood and her mortals.
The Armed goblin could only look in horror as the wizard expressionless eyes suddenly showed awareness and he started screaming again pleading for mercy. The armed goblin quickly was recalling the warnings Stoneclaw have about not wanting conflict with the foundlings family not being able to go into detail because of the contract now the armed goblin understood as he was with his back against the still sealed door the only exit out of the room but then his fear spiked as the Wizard spoke once more.
The tormented Wizard who was wishing to be released of being used by Brodaakvokrii as a research specimen heard the demands of Brodaakvokrii in his head even if there was no signs or mention of being released by whatever was causing his torment to stop. He'd rather do what it says at the off chance of being subjected to worse forms of it's experimentation and he opened his lips and spoke in a hoarse emotionally broken voice. "Go... you can tell the others what happened... run before it changes it's mind... Warn the others... Maybe get the family that it protects to reel it in... before it is done toying with me and comes after you. The Wizard said as the door behind the armed goblin opened.
Brodaakvokrii was overjoyed as the armed goblin fled through the door and smirked as she reveled in dominating the muggleborn wizard to follow the goblin slowly following while the body still underwent her tormenting experimentation as she learned how to control her uniquely new situation.
Meanwhile Infront of Gringots.
John , Leo and the Dremora Butler had arrived Infront of Gringots using apparation and quickly went inside. It's a risk coming out in the open out of hiding when the war is going on. But we can't just risk the damage that wardstone can cause if what Leo's servant demeanor and words were anything to go on it could get ugly. John thought as he quickly lead them to the a Gringots guard near to a door leading to the employee entrance and showed his employee port key.
"There is an issue. You'll need to raise security alarms. Either someone is trying to sour an existing or forming cooperation based on a magical contract between a foundling and used stolen blood to pin aggression on your people or something really bad happened during internal power struggles." John said quickly looking at the Gringots guard.
The guard turned to John. The guard while not aware of most things within Gringots did hear that the eccentric focused Stoneclaw had taken the duty of becoming an account manager which was weird. Ontop of that both Stoneclaw and the Head of Gringots bank were in a discussion with the goblin King who came there as discretely as possible for delicate matter. This goblin guard thought it was because of the situation from yesterday sadly the situation wasn't discussed and he wasn't on duty. "If it is something of the house Stoneclaw has become account manager for then shouldn't they be able to handle it? " The guard said in annoyance.
No we can't you bloody arrogant git. If we could we wouldn't be here. Ugh Dremora butler handle it. Leo thought angrily at the response of the Gringots guard.
Accidental Magic (Potter-verse) Triggered.
Accidental Magic leveled up.
Spell recognised:
The summoning charm.
Incantation :Accio (AH-kee-oh)
From deep inside Gringots inside a room familiar to John, Leo and Ethan a young green Welsh was being playful with other dragons while some Goblins dragon handlers were taking care of other dragons in the area which is why the door to the dragon's nest was open. But suddenly the Green Welsh was rapidly pulled through the doorway prompting a rather protective Hungarian Horntail to follow the young Green Welsh only to be in turned followed by the goblin dragon handlers who raised the alarms within the wards because of the strange situation.
The Dremora butler looked at the goblin guard and under the Miraak cultist mask he smiled gleefully especially since through it's connection to Leo it noticed the strange uncontrolled form of magic trigger which he noticed was effected by emotions. "I'd let us through for your own people's safety. Yesterday's event was a non-aggresive response from my young master's Wardstone but something has actively angered it. Also I'd advise you to be wary young master's magic acted up again." the Dremora butler said calm and politely while under the mask he had a large grin and almost couldn't hold his excitement at what the wardstone and his young master had caused.
John quickly turned to look at the Dremora butler. "What do you mean the kids magic acted up?"John said while the goblin guard ignored to too it annoying Wizards since he wasn't there to talk to them but to do his job until through the runework two different alerts went off at the same time.
The goblin guard quickly scowled at John, the Dremora butler and Leo. "Start explaining Wizard." The goblin guard said with anger as he brandished his sword.
The Dremora simply laughed at the poor display of intimidation. "Oh now you want cooperation. Did something happen suddenly to garner your aggression." the Dremora said smugly as he was smiling under his mask before turning to John. "John why don't we leave. The service and cooperation within this bank is lacking I think we should leave them with the results of their actions. Letting the defensive measures of the wardstone do it's work considering they or one of their own costumers triggered it." The Dremora butler said politely as he turned back to see the angry goblin guard not fearing for his existence since Leo could simply summon him again not to mention he could experiment if he would be allowed to fight or not since while bound to the black book and its owner maybe the physical age could mean his description of a butler included protecting his master.
John just looked at the Dremora butler as if they grew a second head. "Are you insane or suicidal angering them?" John said worryingly while the Goblin guard abused the situation to strike at the Dremora butler but it was blocked.
The Dremora butler was laughing as he was able to use his magic and strength freely for the first time since Hermeus Mora bound him to the black book. There the Dremora butler stood with a simple iron sword blocking the Goblin guard their blade with but one hand. The magic of both blades in conflict. "Suicidal not at all for I am for all intents and purposes unable to die but it seems being bound to the young master means my service's enable me to utilise my abilities before I was bound to which extent I do not know. Now Goblin you will either help us deal with the situation one of your own or costumers caused to anger my young master his Wardstone which I'll be blunt is tied to his family magic such being it's more volatile or you will let us leave immediately. While I could let it harm Gringots internally and torment those it deems that have offended or threatened the young master with their actions even enjoy observing it doing so it would be against the young master's own desires since he seemed to enjoy Stoneclaw's shocked expression when the few petty books were shared from the family library. Then again he is familiar so the Wardstone most likely won't harm him. Though the other Goblins might not be so lucky. Oh how I'd love to see what it would do but I'm sure I can read the results later in a newspaper. John please reconsider of attempting to aid those who offended the Wardstone it would be so enjoying to see it do it's work." The Dremora butler said in a gleefull tone as if dealing with ants which send shivers through both the Goblin guard and John with the ease it acted.
A few petty books! Stoneclaw and I will have to rework most warding schematics. We have to rework our guides for how to write multiple runic languages and how depending on the tense expected result, orientation intended meaning. He calls it petty sure the translation notes means they aren't Original but they are rare to come by we haven't even classified them all. I'm going to need to have a talk with Little Leo's servant later not to mention how a simple iron sword blocked a goblin forged blade not even showing any restraint. He doesn't even want to stop the Wardstone. John thought slightly irritated because of the Dremora butler it's opinion on the books on ancient runes and the Dremora butler request to let the Wardstone bring harm to whoever was responsible in Gringots.
"Sorry but no. I might be in hiding because of the war but I still have an apprenticeship oath to Stoneclaw not to mention I'd rather have a job to return to later. So we will attempt to calm down the Wardstone it's response." John said as he gave a stern look at the Dremora butler.
"Well that's sad I was hoping for a reason to have a good fight later on." The Dremora butler said disheartened.
Leo was utterly confused at what was going on since he thought the Dremora butler was just that a Dremora bound one of the black books of Mora. Uhm care to explain how you can fight. I'm utterly confused. Isn't that my first iron blade I handed to you? How can it stop a goblin made weapon? Leo thought.
The goblin guard stared at the Dremora butler but then nodded sheathed it's blade as he looked at the blade that the Dremora butler held not sure how to respond. The goblins being a entirely magical race and originally warriors were more intune with magic then modern day wizards and as he looked at the simple iron blade he smiled for the weapon the wizard held made the goblin think of the old tales told from before the goblin wars when the foolish wand bearers weren't so short sighted and bigoted. While this goblin was not the best in their own craftsman instead being a guard and warrior he could recognize the subtle magical attributes that came with a swords history and use not to mention the material was bathed in magic.
Every goblin of every occupation has learned the basics of craftsmanship and learned how to gleem a bit of their history for every weapon carried a history and as things last through time their history becomes a strength like the steadfastness of a mountain or knowledge of a old forest. The goblin guard felt a slight irritation and disgust that the wandwavers forgot such things being deafend to most of it and gazed at the Dremora butler before begrudgingly asking. "How did a mere wandwaver get hold of a blade who's history sings so that even someone who isn't a master craftsman can hear it? Not to mention where did you get the materials so bathed in magic?"
Leo was even more confused now at the question asked to the Dremora butler sure he likes to roleplay in Skyrim and roleplayed the simple iron sword the start another life mod started him with was a family heirloom of which he didn't even go in-depth about just for fun but that wouldn't mean anything would it. He just gave it to Dremora butler for safe keeping after he enchanted it with absorb magicka and absorb health both while using his op enchanting gear before sharpening it with his outfit he enchanted to break the smithing system in-game.
What does the goblin mean with it's history singing? Sure it killed a lot during my playthrough and it's been enchanted but that's it? There should be no reason at all it could have blocked a goblin made blade since they are known to absorb attributes to make itself stronger. Also bathed in magic it's just simple nirnian iron sword sure it has a enchantment but it isn't bathed in anything. Leo thought confused.
Wiseman:Mondus is a realm powered entirely by magic the sun and various stars in it's night sky are holes to Aetherius from when Magnus and the Magna Ge fled bathing Nirn with magic from these rifts.
Wait! What? How does that explain anything? Leo thought even more confused.
Wiseman:Current limited understanding brought by [Baby] would be harmful for host's mental and psychological developed.
The Dremora butler smiled." This blade was given to me by young masters predecessor. As for the history of it I do not know it for it's history in the young master's family hasn't been known. I know the young master's predecessor ensured the blade drained the life and magic from what the blade struck but beyond that the history of it is lost." The Dremora butler said plainly.
The goblin looked slightly irritated at the Dremora butler their statement. Stupid wandwavers don't know of their weapons. They shouldn't have it if they can't respect it. The goblin thought "It's not that what I mean wizard but what can I expect of you deafend wandwavers. Now follow. We will take you to your account manager." The goblin said as he made a hand signal to another goblin guard to take his place.
John was even more confused now. Just before Leo's servant taunted the Goblin who refused them passage through the halls. Why do they want to help now? Did something happen during the conversation? Was it the blade that interest them? John wondered.
The dremora butler turned to John. "Since you work with them could you explain the change in behavior it's quite underwhelming I was hoping for a battle , duel or at least a brawl." the dremora butler said his disappointment easily recognized in his voice.
John just stared at the Dremora butler with a mixture of both resignation and disbelief.
" I don't know I'm surprised you're head isn't mounted on a pike right now or the vaults made for Leo being seized. Goblins normally take challenges quite serious so something strange must be going on. So please stop tempting them." John said before sighing and looking at Leo in the Dremora butler their arm.
You and your servant are going to make me go gray if this continues. What kind of family did you have Leo. John thought worryingly.
Wait unexpected behavior. I hope nobody is hurt because of the Wardstone. Leo thought worryingly as he was carried by the Dremora butler.
The dremora butler only gave a big hopeful smile. "Then I do hope that the Wardstone has already acted. These goblins their unprovoked and hostile approach only make me wish for them to be taught a rather stern lesson." the dremora butler said with the glee as they followed the goblin.
The goblin smirked at the thought of a fight and while he led the three through the tunnel's within Gringots towards the head warders Office to await Stoneclaw return. Only to notice some parts of the warding scheme werent working as they should as stated on a parchment near the desk which writes in gobbledygook if something is amis with the wardstructure within Gringots bank.
The goblin was about to demand answers from John and the Dremora butler when a Young familiar green Welsh flew into the office hitting the Dremora butler who was carrying Leo.
John recognizing the green Welsh only sighed and looked at the Dremora butler. "Leo?" John asked only receiving a nod from the Dremora butler who was trying to keep the now quite excited green Welsh from nuzzling and licking what it thought was a playmate.
The goblin who led them into the office was slightly amused at the irritation the Green Welsh brought John and the Dremora butler.
Hey stop that it tickles. Leo thought as the Green Welsh licked and nuzzled him causing Leo to giggle and laugh uncontrollably because of the ticklish sensation.
The dremora butler tried to keep the green Welsh away from Leo but not to the full extent of his abilities since the Dremora butler knew it wasn't a real threat and since the binding on him was altered because of the differing requirements between an adult master and a young one he could ignore or bend certain rules."It seems young master's playmate is arrived. I actually find the weak overgrown lizards you call dragons amusing. I'm sure Akatosh would love seeing it. if not hide in shame of the embarrassing frail and bestial nature." the Dremora butler said laughing at the idea of Akatosh meeting the non nirnian equivalent to it's children.
John looked confused at The Dremora butler's statement but the goblin found it insulting that the Dremora butler laughed at the dragons they raised for guard duty but knew it would be better to gain knowledge before striking at the irritating wandwaver luckily John asked the question that would help explain it slightly.
"Wait what do you mean overgrown lizards? I'm pretty sure a Green Welsh or a Hungarian Horntail are dangerous. Who is this Akatosh I remember seeing it on the scroll from Leo's family tree." John asked worryingly.
Yeah I agree they can be scary. Why would Akatosh hide in shame . Leo asked utterly confused
The Dremora butler just laughed. "Sure they are rather dangerous to you all but they aren't as intelligent. They don't hold an entire magical language that made discussion and insults nothing less then a battlefield. They don't have immortal souls that can either be absorbed by their kin for it's knowledge and power or worse that lingers and can be resurrected by a few words. Of course their magical language can be learned by others but is instinctual to themselves on top of an integral connection with time itself. As for who Akatosh is I'm pretty sure that falls under family secrets that might have to be shared with those at home and maybe Stoneclaw if they take a an oath on their life and magic." the Dremora said smirking at the goblin and John. Leo on the other hand was both worried and irritated by the Dremora butler it's Blunt explanation of some basic aspects all Dov share.
Dammit do you want me to be locked up in the department of mystery or scare or get them angry with plainly stating it's a secret that requires such oaths for outsiders. Leo thought angrily.
The goblin wasn't impressed while he thought the hypothetical type of dragon terrifying he thought there'd be mentions of such things and scoved "Tall tales wand waver but such things haven't been heard of in history." the goblin said roughly
John on the other hand simply stared at Leo thinking of the Story telling event of accidental magic and Milly her nickname for the boy then his gaze turned to the Dremora butler. "And that connection with time would make them able to remove all traces of them." John said worryingly.
The Dremora butler simply nodded in theory it was possible with the correct words in Dovahzul then his gaze turned to the goblin guard."Oh but is it dear Goblin as John here stated they could strip the proof of their existence with mere words in theory. And what would one do if it was bound to a sacrificial Wardstone and found it's charge in danger or their pride threatened by trying to indirectly harm said charge? Considering Dragons of any kind see my master as kin what do you think that means." The dremora butler said with a gleeful tone that made both the goblin and John scared.
No expenses for the Wardstone. We should have noticed when he said they'd said they'd called what they presume to be an expert. They are used to dealing with monstrous powers. John thought worryingly before looking at Leo and remembering the naming ritual aswell as the healing and intent caused aftermath because of their comfort. I'm beginning to see why little Leo's family secluded themselves and why the Butler is being so vague letting the goblin know the threat while also letting me who knows about the side effects of the Wardstone it's creation on Leo. The naming ritual did make his family magic see us as his family. I wonder how his family magic will manifest when he is older. John thought giddily his inner Ravenclaw got giddy at possible more new information about magic.
Ooh misinformation. Clever Butler let the goblin come to conclusions while letting John figure out the implications. Leo thought as he giggled slightly before being slobbered by the young green Welsh licking his face again.
The goblin looked at the Dremora butler and Leo seeing how the green Welsh reacted and suddenly dreaded about especially considering their response to the iron sword before. "I see the green Welsh treats the child as a fellow hatchling." the goblin turned their head to John.
"You said you were an apprentice warder under Stoneclaw. In the name of the apprentice oath I demand you be honest wand waver is what the other wand waver said true?" The goblin said stiffly.
John just looked nervously at the goblin." I don't know the part of Leo's family makes too much sense but I'm under a magical contract I can't say too much. But all he said is true so far as I know it. " John answered.
The Dremora butler turned to goblin. "So goblin do you want to keep stalling time here while the Wardstone is most likely causing damage or even killing your people for at least collaboration in messing with young master's blood that it shares or do you wish to see your costs rise. For I will assure you to even attempt to halt it will be difficult considering your people have already harmed our trust into what I first thought were fellow honourable warriors."
The goblin looked angry at the Dremora Butler."As if you wand wavers are honourable or warriors." the goblin replied venomously.
Let John tell them about nirnian approach to magic since it doesn't include wands. African wizarding schools are also completely Wandless and I think druid's used staves so it might make the goblin change his tune so please Dremora butler help defuse the situation. Leo thought thinking of a possible way to disarm the situation since goblins hated Wizards and witches for not sharing wandlore.
The Dremora butler turned to the goblin and in a calm tone spoke. "Wand wavers? While it's hilarious that you think we use them I'll have to correct you. We use wandless magic or sometimes staffs. I could give you a demonstration." The Dremora butler said calm and stiffly with only a minor undertone of enjoyment of the possibility of using a nirnian staff on them most preferably the Wabbajack.
John looked at the Dremora butler and Leo. "But wands have been used for a long time even Hogwarts it's founder's used them. Staff usage felt out of use because of inflexibility and fully died out during the witch hunts."
Right the hunts that came because of Christianity. Which could be a traced back to the Jewish beliefs. Then again ancient Egypt had Wizards and witches in the ruling classes so it's their own fault in a way especially since I can easily see the witch hunts being used to get rid of rivals... All those lives and knowledge lost for what!... Wow where did all that come from. Leo thought confused at his own thoughts.
Wiseman: Because of your previous life looking deep into lore of the Potterverse and knowing their muggle history is the same combined with the Dovah their connection through time certain things can become clear. To use a quote "It's the dragonblood that flows to the veins of of every Septim it makes them see more then lesser men." While the last Dragonborn didn't show this since they were a direct response of the Aedra to Alduins threat focusing and limiting the Last Dragonborn to only be a force of power to fight Alduin this realm does not have the Aedra to keep your abilities chained. It's still limited because of your age.
Oh. Leo thought slightly taken aback and confused.
The Dremora butler sighed. "Which is wizards fault if you go far enough back it's just the same conflict renamed and resparked. It would be amusing if it weren't so sad but then again it doesn't amaze me. But I guess you can understand why master's family would prefer isolation and why our defences have to be so aggressive." The Dremora butler stated calmly knowing that John and the goblin would come to their own conclusions as they did before making it easier for them in the long run.
The goblin looked taken aback by the news. "So you've hidden from both non-magical and magical alike but why show yourself now?" the goblin asked
The Dremora butler thought on how to answer it without really lying. "Remember what we said about stealing the power and knowledge of those strange dangerous dragon's. What would the side effects of a large transfer of such be say if the previous master would die because of a insignificant war and pure luck while going through the community with little Leo nearby just a small hypothetical question of course." The Dremora butler said it was hypothetical and John and the goblin have no prior knowledge to use as reference.
John eyes widened in realization. "We have nothing to compare it too but losing one's parents would be traumatic. It could cause a major magical backlash like the day we found little Leo." John then looked sad at Leo.
Not to mention Leo would gain the knowledge and power of his Father which he wouldn't be able to handle at his age so it would go dormant.
The goblin remember there was a magical backlash like a powefull ritual had been done a while ago and turned to Leo thinking and piecing together that the servant must have brought Leo to John's home. "The youngling would have been distraught and would have looked for a place that is safe their magic leading them." The goblin felt even more conflicted now while the foundling servant was defensive and looking for conflict considering what he learned about the situation made him understand the actions of the Wardstone and the servant. This foundling was a wizard or magical but not one of those who had betrayed or harmed the goblins through the centuries of history. The goblin wrote what he had learned on a parchment and used a variation of the projectile Jinx to send the Parchment of to the goblin King hoping to calm the situation.