Magic, in this kingdom, is forbidden. It is said that people that are able to use magic, or mages, are able to do so because they were part of the dark empire, which granted the mages supernatural powers. To make sure that the kingdom is safe from the darkness, a law has been passed that all mages shall be brought to the dungeon, and kept there until the next Sunday, where every city will have a public execution starting at 9am. Me? Well, I never attend the executions... and I sure had hoped that I never will visit the dungeons…
…that is, until now…
I rub the necklace my father have given me as soon as I came home this afternoon, the one he gave me before he was taken away. Imprisoned for being a mage, on this Saturday afternoon…
I have to rescue him.
I almost step out the door, when I remembered my staff. I can't bring it with me… but it can't hurt to try casting with it. I unwrap it and hold it securely before I whisper the 2 words.
"Maschera Fantasma"
I feel the familiar wave of mana that I always feel when I cast the spell, yet this time it was stronger. I guess the staff worked its magic (*puts on sunglasses* YEAHHHHHH) ... I put down the staff and head towards the prison, being careful to not bump into anyone. The spell made me invisible, but the invisibility only lasts until I make physical contact with a biotic object, like a tree or a guard. Yet time is nigh, so I start running faster than before. Sunday is just waiting around the corner… and by then it's too late…
I keep on running as fast as I can until I reach the outside of the castle, where all the prisoners-to-be are taken. I see no guards on duty; this should be easy…
I check the auras of the residents to find if my dad's among them. As I expected, he is among many in the dungeon, underneath the ground. I see a small door on the side of the building, apart from the main door of the castle. I open it eagerly to find that it indeed does lead underground. This is way too easy…
As I prepare to take my first step into the small door, I feel someone grab my arm.
Shit.
My invisibility fades away as quickly as a dry forest on fire…
"I had a feeling that there was someone here… and a mage…" I turn my head slightly so I could look at my attacker, definitely a male. "Just who are you and what are you doing here?"
"I…" That's all I'm able to say… I can't speak anymore…
"You're coming with me." He says, tying my hands together like slave and pulling me into the main door of the castle…
I'm dead for sure.