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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2007 23:02:23 GMT -5
A dry, heated wind blew through this place. It scorched every inch of life, forcing it to extremes, or eliminating it. The occasional lizard, snake, or insect was all that could be seen in this desolate wasteland that was the desert. It was perfect for a new day though. A day that would further dark ambitions, and the skills of a protigy.
Martieve entered this dry wasteland through his apprentice's dark portal. He'd done well... It hadn't caused them to end up in a random location like that idiot Rukayron... Regardless, he awaited his first apprentice... His new focus, and his protigy. Akinta... he may or may not have realized it, but he was key to Martieve's plan... Soon, a new era would be brought about by the boy's blade... For now, Martieve merely awaited his apprentice to step through.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2007 0:09:04 GMT -5
Martieve grinned devilishly from ear to ear. He'd had his reasons... The boy was an ice enthusiast, which meant heat would be his downfall in combat. If this were to be otherwise, he'd have to be trained. Trained in this intense heat. Traned in the very essense of his weakness.
"We are here for a very simple, and all too important reason..." he said, making eye contact with the boy. "Power is what you seek... And power is what you shall receive... First, however... You must overcome your weakness. Heat drains your strength, and weakens your ice magic. If your foe were to exploit this, it could mean the end of you... So, we must hone your skills and your endurance... When your training here is complete... You'll be able to turn this dry wasteland into a frozen tundra," he said, chuckling with malice.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2007 0:45:19 GMT -5
Martieve held the same menacing grin. "For now, we'll focus on your ice abilities. We'll find the limits of them, and then further those limits. As for your new powers... You've only begun to tap into them," he said, folding his arms across his chest. "You'll reach nigh unfathomable limits! Soon, you'll be able to easily accomplish any ends to which you may want to put your abilities to!"
Martieve was very impressed with his pupil so far. He was strong, and showed no signs of wanting to back down. To Martieve, the boy seemed just as determined as himself! He liked this... He had no doubts that the boy would reach, if not surpass his expectations within a short time! And then... only then could the boy meet his ends...
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2007 1:01:37 GMT -5
Martieve chuckled when the boy asked the question. Though he knew the boy liked the thought of obtaining new, ominous powers, he also knew that the boy wouldn't like the methods. Martieve believed it necessary though... "First... Your task is simply to sit here focusing your powers until you can keep yourself cool enough to not sweat," he said. "You can take a break if need be, but rest assured, we cannot move onto the next step until you can perform this task."
Martieve knew it was alot to be demanded, especially on such short notice. He knew it was strict. Yet he also knew that, unlike his many plots, it was fair to the boy. True, he'd likely fail atleast once or more, but it was the mental strength Akinta needed to hone now rather than magical or physical, and Martieve knew this was the lesser of two evils when it came to training the mind... The other way would be Martieve forcing his thoughts into the boy's head until it drove him insane...
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2007 15:30:15 GMT -5
Martieve smiled, his wrinkles twisting this way and that. "Very good," he said. He's making progress at an astounding rate... At the most, we've only been here for a few hours... he thought. "Now, we can either move on in developing your immunity to the heat, as well as eventually fire itself... or I can allow you to learn some basic dark techniques. I suppose I'll let you choose. Either way, you learn them. The order at this point doesn't matter," he said plainly.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2007 17:42:27 GMT -5
Martieve's face hardened for a moment. "I warn you, this will be the most painful part of your training... It will likely leave you physically scarred... For you see, this involves actually standing on fire," he said, taking a small twig from his pocket and tossing it onto the ground, almost instantly bursting into flames from the heat. "We can go onto other parts of your training, if you still wish, but I assure you, this is necessary to overcome fire itself. And remember, I can heal any injuries induced upon you, so you need not fear death," he said calmly and openly.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2007 19:01:23 GMT -5
Martieve was impressed. Even he himself would not have stepped up so quickly. This boy was truly determined to be stronger. Martieve smiled, and watched. "Just remember, too much will kill you... though you want to be strong, you must understand your limitations..." he warned, making sure the boy wouldn't be carried away.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2007 21:06:26 GMT -5
Martieve nodded in anticipation. "I have to say before we start, that I'm proud of you for this... many would cowar away from such barbaric training, while others would atleast put it off... but you... you're different... that's why Oblivion came to you... it finds security in your grasp, and power in your heart..." he said, grinning. "Now it begins..." he stated, as the flames blazed slightly beneath Akinta's feet, gradually increasin in intensity.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2007 21:48:15 GMT -5
Martieve watched in amazement and horror, but kept a blank expression. This boy was far superior to him in strength and stamina... that much was clear now. "A... Akinta... That was... amazing dear boy!" he exclaimed, a shocked expression on his face. This was only the start of the boy's power... he'd crystalized flames... and this was only the start of his power...! "We're off to an amazing start," he said, placing his hand gently on the boy's shoulder, using healing magic.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2007 22:15:25 GMT -5
Martieve could see the exhaustion rising from Akinta's very existence. If he pushed Akinta any further, the boy would fade into nothing... Instead, Martieve applauded and smiled with pride in the boy. The old man was sure Akinta would be his finest apprentice. After a few moments, Martieve ceased the applause, and reached his hands out to the boy. "You're are truly extraordinary Akinta. Soon you'll have few to no limits!" Martieve exclaimed with pride.
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