FINAL FANTASY XI
CHAPTER X
Question's answered
Moonlight glimmered off the ebbs and flows of the lake that the township of Lenna hung to, and Elarisa strolled quietly through the decently lit docks. She was not alone, earlier that evening she'd called for the attentions of the Blue Mage of which she sought. It was a pleasant surprise that Torukoishi would take her company so easily, as she was an unexpected guest. But there was a hanging thought on her mind that had popped into view once or twice that maybe she was summoned by his non- existent invitation. The two blue silhouettes matched each other's pace perfectly, and traversed the giant raft-like pathways together.
"So what business do you have in Lenna?" Torukoishi would speak without need of justification or explanation; he just simply had the rank above her where he could ask her what he thought was necessary. Concern was absent from his face, he seemed to either be making warm conversation or possibly just wearing a mask of calm very well. It still comforted Elarisa; it was not as if he was a celebrity; a colleague of such prestige asking how you were going about was still something to make note of in her esteem.
"There were some questions I had to ask you, and the others were enthused to come." She would speak softly, but her usual quiet manner was hardly noticeable in the silence of the night. She was quite audible, even if her voice was reserved so much. Perhaps it was the mist from the changes in temperature that carried her sound better. Elarisa didn't think of it much, Torukoishi seemed to nod and ready a response.
"Then ask them." It was sharp and precise, yet it didn't seem to shout out the national anthem of pride of San D'orians when they said such. Elarisa was quite pleased that she could relax a bit in the presence of this master, even if she was quite used to being in the fray of pleasantries and politeness. The Elvaan culture was strict, and aside from that it was also a monarchy. Perhaps the representational counsel that the Tartars indulged in had worn off well on the man. Was he always amidst the Taru Taru culture, or had he only recently arrived in such?
"Well... Do you think the ingredient I ordered could be a key part of a cure-all?" The elixir, that was one of her current projects; now was as good a time as ever to introduce the thoughts of the panacea she wished to generate to Torukoishi. If she could succeed, it could heal the sick and replenish the wounded. Both military ends and that of the public, she would be aiding her faction country greatly. It was another step in the quiet war, and she didn't mind pursuing a future for her people.
"It's just Matoyan sage, but I could understand how its value to restore eyesight quickly would add to what you were aiming at." Torukoishi would smile; perhaps her quiet yet ambiguous nature was presented well. There she was, a youthful girl, not out playing in the fields or attending to matters of fashion and frivolousness; she was attempting to find a cure to all. Elarisa was gravely modest in most cases, but she couldn't help returning the pleasant smile that the old man had given her. He seemed like an old friend she had left behind long ago, even if this was their first meeting.
"On another note, I discovered an elemental ability I had no idea of before and was wondering if you knew of its effect." She was comparing notes with one of the great; she had to show off her skill somehow. It wasn't that she meant to show off, she just wanted to convey her thoughts thoroughly. What better way than to show him the spell itself? She would raise her arms into the air, a few glimmers of light lighting up in her skin itself. Then, after a slight pause, her hand would be channeled by their pillars outward towards the lake of which they walked around. The water would swirl around, a small whirlpool forming and the singing sound of whispering wind would call out.
Torukoishi smiled, and clapped his hands a bit. The appendages that formed such motion then both pointed forward, and in a slight gleam of blue light that contrasted the lavender hue that Elarisa produced, the whirlpool would grow to double it's size. A few leaves were swallowed up in the path, until both the tools of the two mages would lower. It was apparent that he already knew the spell, now she expected to receive explanation of its useful qualities.
"It's called Aera, but some pronounce it Aero. You learned it from a Zu, didn't you? At the time I first uncovered it myself, we used to think that the flapping of the black bird's mighty wings produced the gusts that bombarded us. However after studying it more carefully, it was moderately obvious that it was an elemental ability that the beast possessed. All I had to do was stand amidst its blowing, and use the source of power I knew I had to aptly redirect it. The Zu had been defeated, and I had acquired a new spell."
No wonder Magus had fought so well, Elarisa had found the master Blue Mage to be a catalogue of information already, even from such a small reference as the casting of Aera and it's origin. She herself had learned it from a small hatchling Zu, which she had disturbed on accident on one of her travels. She traveled often, in search of new ingredients and herbs, but she was starting to consider the pilgrimage that Torukoishi must have taken in his day.
"Is there anything else you can show me?" Elarisa was becoming too engrossed in his skill, he was so talented. It might not have been his talent, but more over his experience. The man wasn't quite ancient, but he was certainly not youthfully exuberant. His hair probably hadn't seen a trim since he was the age of his new apprentice. How long had Magus been in the company of Torukoishi, and by what means? Most of her questions were voiced within her mind, she should have asked. The chance to see the spells was overwhelming.
"Have you ever performed the Fifth Level Holy?" He would ask her as if he was some fairy of good will about to bestow a gift. Elarisa shook her head; the fifth level holy was almost a legendary blue mage spell. It was not the most powerful, but certainly rare. What was the mention of the number five mean for the use of the spell? Another explanation would be given she hoped, but first a light up of his hands and her face signaled that the spell would begin. That faint blue hue in his arms would be given a strong competition, the safe area where the whirlpool had once been became a dazzling assortment of white light with a violet aura. The flares danced and swirled to her satisfaction, and Torukoishi cleared his throat.
"The Fifth Level Holy pertains to the Fifth Zodiac symbol; Taurus. If the target is a Taurus, they are greatly affected by the power of the spell. If not, it's a harmless fireworks display. This usually is only used against humans, because they are the only people with a full knowledge of the Zodiac. I learned this spell's ability from being in a party of twin Taurus, brother and sister. They were the only people affected, and their birthdate seemed to be the only similarity between them. So therefore I simply made note of the casting method of the spell."
Elarisa noted all of it in her head; it was all very useful knowledge. Perhaps one day when she would draw the powers of the monsters that honed such skills; she could make quick use of such without having to study the effects herself. The meeting with her and Torukoishi was almost destined, she needed this vital information to improve her technique of spell usage, and he needed to pass on the Blue Mage trade to someone who could use it well.
"Is there anything else I can show you?"
"I've heard of the Aqua Breath technique before..."
"Oh? I know of that, but it's a little difficult to perform at my age."
"Well, there is a matter of something else I'd like to ask you."
"Oh there is?"
"Tell me about the Wasser-Kristall."
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CHAPTER X
Question's answered
Moonlight glimmered off the ebbs and flows of the lake that the township of Lenna hung to, and Elarisa strolled quietly through the decently lit docks. She was not alone, earlier that evening she'd called for the attentions of the Blue Mage of which she sought. It was a pleasant surprise that Torukoishi would take her company so easily, as she was an unexpected guest. But there was a hanging thought on her mind that had popped into view once or twice that maybe she was summoned by his non- existent invitation. The two blue silhouettes matched each other's pace perfectly, and traversed the giant raft-like pathways together.
"So what business do you have in Lenna?" Torukoishi would speak without need of justification or explanation; he just simply had the rank above her where he could ask her what he thought was necessary. Concern was absent from his face, he seemed to either be making warm conversation or possibly just wearing a mask of calm very well. It still comforted Elarisa; it was not as if he was a celebrity; a colleague of such prestige asking how you were going about was still something to make note of in her esteem.
"There were some questions I had to ask you, and the others were enthused to come." She would speak softly, but her usual quiet manner was hardly noticeable in the silence of the night. She was quite audible, even if her voice was reserved so much. Perhaps it was the mist from the changes in temperature that carried her sound better. Elarisa didn't think of it much, Torukoishi seemed to nod and ready a response.
"Then ask them." It was sharp and precise, yet it didn't seem to shout out the national anthem of pride of San D'orians when they said such. Elarisa was quite pleased that she could relax a bit in the presence of this master, even if she was quite used to being in the fray of pleasantries and politeness. The Elvaan culture was strict, and aside from that it was also a monarchy. Perhaps the representational counsel that the Tartars indulged in had worn off well on the man. Was he always amidst the Taru Taru culture, or had he only recently arrived in such?
"Well... Do you think the ingredient I ordered could be a key part of a cure-all?" The elixir, that was one of her current projects; now was as good a time as ever to introduce the thoughts of the panacea she wished to generate to Torukoishi. If she could succeed, it could heal the sick and replenish the wounded. Both military ends and that of the public, she would be aiding her faction country greatly. It was another step in the quiet war, and she didn't mind pursuing a future for her people.
"It's just Matoyan sage, but I could understand how its value to restore eyesight quickly would add to what you were aiming at." Torukoishi would smile; perhaps her quiet yet ambiguous nature was presented well. There she was, a youthful girl, not out playing in the fields or attending to matters of fashion and frivolousness; she was attempting to find a cure to all. Elarisa was gravely modest in most cases, but she couldn't help returning the pleasant smile that the old man had given her. He seemed like an old friend she had left behind long ago, even if this was their first meeting.
"On another note, I discovered an elemental ability I had no idea of before and was wondering if you knew of its effect." She was comparing notes with one of the great; she had to show off her skill somehow. It wasn't that she meant to show off, she just wanted to convey her thoughts thoroughly. What better way than to show him the spell itself? She would raise her arms into the air, a few glimmers of light lighting up in her skin itself. Then, after a slight pause, her hand would be channeled by their pillars outward towards the lake of which they walked around. The water would swirl around, a small whirlpool forming and the singing sound of whispering wind would call out.
Torukoishi smiled, and clapped his hands a bit. The appendages that formed such motion then both pointed forward, and in a slight gleam of blue light that contrasted the lavender hue that Elarisa produced, the whirlpool would grow to double it's size. A few leaves were swallowed up in the path, until both the tools of the two mages would lower. It was apparent that he already knew the spell, now she expected to receive explanation of its useful qualities.
"It's called Aera, but some pronounce it Aero. You learned it from a Zu, didn't you? At the time I first uncovered it myself, we used to think that the flapping of the black bird's mighty wings produced the gusts that bombarded us. However after studying it more carefully, it was moderately obvious that it was an elemental ability that the beast possessed. All I had to do was stand amidst its blowing, and use the source of power I knew I had to aptly redirect it. The Zu had been defeated, and I had acquired a new spell."
No wonder Magus had fought so well, Elarisa had found the master Blue Mage to be a catalogue of information already, even from such a small reference as the casting of Aera and it's origin. She herself had learned it from a small hatchling Zu, which she had disturbed on accident on one of her travels. She traveled often, in search of new ingredients and herbs, but she was starting to consider the pilgrimage that Torukoishi must have taken in his day.
"Is there anything else you can show me?" Elarisa was becoming too engrossed in his skill, he was so talented. It might not have been his talent, but more over his experience. The man wasn't quite ancient, but he was certainly not youthfully exuberant. His hair probably hadn't seen a trim since he was the age of his new apprentice. How long had Magus been in the company of Torukoishi, and by what means? Most of her questions were voiced within her mind, she should have asked. The chance to see the spells was overwhelming.
"Have you ever performed the Fifth Level Holy?" He would ask her as if he was some fairy of good will about to bestow a gift. Elarisa shook her head; the fifth level holy was almost a legendary blue mage spell. It was not the most powerful, but certainly rare. What was the mention of the number five mean for the use of the spell? Another explanation would be given she hoped, but first a light up of his hands and her face signaled that the spell would begin. That faint blue hue in his arms would be given a strong competition, the safe area where the whirlpool had once been became a dazzling assortment of white light with a violet aura. The flares danced and swirled to her satisfaction, and Torukoishi cleared his throat.
"The Fifth Level Holy pertains to the Fifth Zodiac symbol; Taurus. If the target is a Taurus, they are greatly affected by the power of the spell. If not, it's a harmless fireworks display. This usually is only used against humans, because they are the only people with a full knowledge of the Zodiac. I learned this spell's ability from being in a party of twin Taurus, brother and sister. They were the only people affected, and their birthdate seemed to be the only similarity between them. So therefore I simply made note of the casting method of the spell."
Elarisa noted all of it in her head; it was all very useful knowledge. Perhaps one day when she would draw the powers of the monsters that honed such skills; she could make quick use of such without having to study the effects herself. The meeting with her and Torukoishi was almost destined, she needed this vital information to improve her technique of spell usage, and he needed to pass on the Blue Mage trade to someone who could use it well.
"Is there anything else I can show you?"
"I've heard of the Aqua Breath technique before..."
"Oh? I know of that, but it's a little difficult to perform at my age."
"Well, there is a matter of something else I'd like to ask you."
"Oh there is?"
"Tell me about the Wasser-Kristall."
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