Post by Ssin'urn Ssussun on Aug 1, 2013 23:29:00 GMT -5
The classroom was filled with eager faces as The Illusions master ended his lecture and handed the floor over to Master Reinhardt. The Dark clad man walked to the head of the class and looked over all the faces of students glued to him.
"I take it I am still somewhat of a treat for many of you here. I know Necromancy is a rather controversial art and not many who practice it are so willing to share their knowledge in such a professional manner. I assure you however that what I will speak to you all of today is the uses of necromancy and steps to be taken to not allow it to corrupt you.." Rilian spoke through the black mask he wore over his face calmly.
As he finished a hand raised in the back of the room.
"Yes, A question?" Rilian spoke as he glanced to the young girl.
"Professor Reinhardt sir....I apologize if this is a bit much to ask of you. But could you tell us of your story, Why Necromancy didn't corrupt you?" The Young girl said sheepishly.
"Ahhh....I would but it would be a lie. Necromancy did corrupt me. But I was able to see the error in my ways." Rilian responded with almost a look of remorse in his pale blue eyes.
"What happened sir...?" One of the male students inquired.
The entire classroom was now focused on Rilian in a state of awe. He knew at this point there was no avoiding this. Deciding that it could only help them he gave in.
"It Was Five years ago...When I, Like you, was just another student eager to learn...."
Five Years Ago....
The classroom was bustling as Professor Jaeden finished her lesson on the nature of necromancy. The students began filing out one by one...all except for one. A young dark haired boy named Rilian approached The Professor cautiously.
"Professor...I was really moved by your lecture...but I had some questions I wanted to ask..." Rilian spoke nervously.
"Hmm? What would you like to know Mr. Reinhardt?" The Professor responded politely.
"In your lecture you spoke of The Morale conflicts of Resurrection....When it was okay to restore life to the dead..and when it was Morally unsound...I was hoping you could elaborate on it a bit for me." Rilian spoke seeming to make eye contact with The Professor.
"I see...Well Mr Reinhardt Resurrection is a very fickle bit of magic. You see a spirit will only linger in The Physical realm for a very short time. This time can range from a few minutes... up to years if The Spirit is persistant enough. However the restoration of a spirit is very difficult. If done within a day of death there are usually no ill effects as their body hasn't begun decaying yet. However anytime after that poses risks and placing a spirit into any body that is decaying will result in the creation of an Undead Being. This is very dangerous as a decaying mind does not usually create a clear thinking individual..." The Professor Elaborated.
"But...What if someone were to take an older spirit...and place it within a body...that's not decaying...would it still work?" Rilian asked quickly.
"...That's very advanced stuff Mr Reinhardt...The creation of a living, breathing, Sentient Flesh Golem is considered very taboo. It's against the laws of the land and is morally unjust..." The Professor responded seeming a little upset by the question.
"But... if the golem is technically alive and clear thinking..How could it be bad? It would just be another living creature.. it wouldn't be undead." Rilian spoke seeming a bit more excited than he should have.
"There is no proof that the creation of such a creature has no side effects Rilian. No mortal could ever comprehend what implications such a creature could bring. You are my best student so I will not report your curiosity on this matter. But I do hope that is all it is." The professor adjusted her glasses nervously as she spoke.
"Of course Professor, I apologize if I may have worried you... I was just curious if it was possible... that's all. Thank you for your time." Rilian turned and walked out of the classroom as he finished speaking. A smile grew slowly across his face as he exited...
Three Months Later...
News began spreading around The Lycaeum. The Death of a young girl a few weeks earlier had started a commotion across the school. A female student by the name of Rikha Traveria had died of an illness that plagued her for many years of her life. But this death wasn't what everyone was on about. A group of cultists thought to be remnants of The Cult of Armageddon were executed the day before....The problem being their bodies vanished from the healers before they could be dealt with. The Sudden disappearance of Five bodies into thin air had the entire island on alert.
In a small shack on The Island of Moonglow...
A darkly cloaked form stands diligently over a table. Sewing together piece by piece sections of flesh.
"Please...wait for me..don't go yet I will fix this... I'll show them it's okay...I won't let you go this soon. I promised we'd be together forever...I won't go back on my word...."
TO BE CONTINUED...
"I take it I am still somewhat of a treat for many of you here. I know Necromancy is a rather controversial art and not many who practice it are so willing to share their knowledge in such a professional manner. I assure you however that what I will speak to you all of today is the uses of necromancy and steps to be taken to not allow it to corrupt you.." Rilian spoke through the black mask he wore over his face calmly.
As he finished a hand raised in the back of the room.
"Yes, A question?" Rilian spoke as he glanced to the young girl.
"Professor Reinhardt sir....I apologize if this is a bit much to ask of you. But could you tell us of your story, Why Necromancy didn't corrupt you?" The Young girl said sheepishly.
"Ahhh....I would but it would be a lie. Necromancy did corrupt me. But I was able to see the error in my ways." Rilian responded with almost a look of remorse in his pale blue eyes.
"What happened sir...?" One of the male students inquired.
The entire classroom was now focused on Rilian in a state of awe. He knew at this point there was no avoiding this. Deciding that it could only help them he gave in.
"It Was Five years ago...When I, Like you, was just another student eager to learn...."
Five Years Ago....
The classroom was bustling as Professor Jaeden finished her lesson on the nature of necromancy. The students began filing out one by one...all except for one. A young dark haired boy named Rilian approached The Professor cautiously.
"Professor...I was really moved by your lecture...but I had some questions I wanted to ask..." Rilian spoke nervously.
"Hmm? What would you like to know Mr. Reinhardt?" The Professor responded politely.
"In your lecture you spoke of The Morale conflicts of Resurrection....When it was okay to restore life to the dead..and when it was Morally unsound...I was hoping you could elaborate on it a bit for me." Rilian spoke seeming to make eye contact with The Professor.
"I see...Well Mr Reinhardt Resurrection is a very fickle bit of magic. You see a spirit will only linger in The Physical realm for a very short time. This time can range from a few minutes... up to years if The Spirit is persistant enough. However the restoration of a spirit is very difficult. If done within a day of death there are usually no ill effects as their body hasn't begun decaying yet. However anytime after that poses risks and placing a spirit into any body that is decaying will result in the creation of an Undead Being. This is very dangerous as a decaying mind does not usually create a clear thinking individual..." The Professor Elaborated.
"But...What if someone were to take an older spirit...and place it within a body...that's not decaying...would it still work?" Rilian asked quickly.
"...That's very advanced stuff Mr Reinhardt...The creation of a living, breathing, Sentient Flesh Golem is considered very taboo. It's against the laws of the land and is morally unjust..." The Professor responded seeming a little upset by the question.
"But... if the golem is technically alive and clear thinking..How could it be bad? It would just be another living creature.. it wouldn't be undead." Rilian spoke seeming a bit more excited than he should have.
"There is no proof that the creation of such a creature has no side effects Rilian. No mortal could ever comprehend what implications such a creature could bring. You are my best student so I will not report your curiosity on this matter. But I do hope that is all it is." The professor adjusted her glasses nervously as she spoke.
"Of course Professor, I apologize if I may have worried you... I was just curious if it was possible... that's all. Thank you for your time." Rilian turned and walked out of the classroom as he finished speaking. A smile grew slowly across his face as he exited...
Three Months Later...
News began spreading around The Lycaeum. The Death of a young girl a few weeks earlier had started a commotion across the school. A female student by the name of Rikha Traveria had died of an illness that plagued her for many years of her life. But this death wasn't what everyone was on about. A group of cultists thought to be remnants of The Cult of Armageddon were executed the day before....The problem being their bodies vanished from the healers before they could be dealt with. The Sudden disappearance of Five bodies into thin air had the entire island on alert.
In a small shack on The Island of Moonglow...
A darkly cloaked form stands diligently over a table. Sewing together piece by piece sections of flesh.
"Please...wait for me..don't go yet I will fix this... I'll show them it's okay...I won't let you go this soon. I promised we'd be together forever...I won't go back on my word...."
TO BE CONTINUED...