[Invite-Only] Legend of Zelda: Explorers of Hyrule RPG

[AngelOzwin]

Apprentice Ferondir of Mira ~ Veneficus's Study ~ Day 7, Morning

Ferondir followed the goron's gaze.
Oh, right.
The thing can talk.
Ferondir, having now found the source of the sound and satisfied his curiosity, turned back to Zeph. "How about that whip, eh?" He gestured to it with his new hook. He still wasn't used to the weight. "That looks like it packs some power."

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Ferondir said something, however Zeph was still distracted by the fact that the Floroot can speak.
Yeah- power- Hook thing. He muttered, approaching the Floroot.
Since when can you...yeet? He questioned, joining the group of on-lookers.

[AngelOzwin]

Apprentice Ferondir of Mira ~ Veneficus's Study ~ Day 7, Morning

Ferondir sighed. "Veneficus just explained this."
He stepped forward and joined his best friend anyway.
"He enchanted it. I wonder if 'Yeet' is it's name?"

[edragon.dale]

Drimaethor
Location: Lab
with: everyone


Drimaethor grabbed the hilt of his new blade, it was bound by black leather. It fit well in his hands and he unsheathed the weapon; the blade was dark red with engravings of flames and runes. On the guard of the blade there was an empty slot for a gem about the size of a pebble. Drimaethor swung the sword and felt comfortable with the weight of the sword. He swung the blade a little harder and a slash of fire escaped from the blade and hit several books on a nearby shelf, one book had a picture of a tree with all the elements entwined in the branches. Drimaethor's eyes widened and he held the sword close to his chest.

"Oops...."

[AngelOzwin]

Apprentice Ferondir of Mira ~ Veneficus's Study ~ Day 7, Morning

Ferondir saw a flash of flame, and turned his head. "Oh, dear." He ran to the shelf, yanked out the book with his bare hand, and stuffed it roughly into his robe, cutting off the air supply and extinguishing the flames. He pulled it back out and examined it closely. The top of the spine was blackened, as was that corner of the brittle paper inside.
"It's just barely singed," he told Drimeathor. "It's fine, but you should be more careful."
He carefully replaced the book and looked back at the floroot, only to stop and pull the book out again. "Wait... what?"
The title was in Old Hylian, but it read...

Sprites: The Spirits of Nature

"Well, this looks like it's interesting, and pretty old." He turned to Veneficus. "I'm guessing this is the only copy in Castle Town. Am I right?"

[TurboBrycerox]

Day 7 (Morning)/Veneficus/156/Where: Veneficus' Private Study/With: Everyone

As far as I know, yes. Why do you ask?
Veneficus had begun working on some sort of box-like contraption with a wrench in his arms as he talked to Ferondir. It had several vacuum tubes coming out of it and visible gears. There was a slot for a gem encrusted in the center.

[AngelOzwin]

Apprentice Ferondir of Mira ~ Veneficus's Study ~ Day 7, Morning

Ferondir nodded. "I've got an incomplete copy at the Mira Academy, Master."
Ferondir turned the book over in his hands. "I've hoped I'd find the complete text. It has some interesting information about the elements and how they interact," he said. "I think it might actually help us learn more about the swords, since they seem to be based in emotional elements, so to speak."
Ferondir was eager to prove himself to Master Veneficus.
To prove himself...
...
"Oh!" Ferondir gasped. "Crap, what's today?"
He hoped he hadn't missed his test.
It was scheduled for noon of the longest day of the year. The sun would be at it's hottest and highest, allowing hylians, being creatures of light, to be just that much more powerful, wise, and brave.

[TurboBrycerox]

Day 7 (Morning)/Veneficus/156/Where: Veneficus' Private Study/With: Everyone

The swords are indeed heavily influenced by their user's emotions and intentions. They each exhibit those in different ways, however. I haven't fully come to understand them as of yet.
"Crap, what's today?"
Veneficus thought for a moment.
Well, today's the summer solstice if I remember correctly. Why do you ask?

[AngelOzwin]

Apprentice Ferondir of Mira ~ Veneficus's Study ~ Day 7, Morning

Ferondir relaxed. "Oh good. It's the Journeyman's test, you of all people should know. You're one of the judges."
He slipped the book into his bag. "I'll be sure to take care of this, but I need to go and get ready. It's only a few hours away!"
He ran to the door, and stopped.
"Oh."
He turned around.
Who was his apprentice going to be?
He had to have a prospective one at the beginning of the test.
His first thought was Zeph, but his life long friend had rejected the Guild long ago. Ferondir respected that choice, after all. Magic born are not treated fairly there. More is expected of them, and jealousy breeds ridicule. He wouldn't be able to learn in those conditions.
No, his best friend would be happier forging his own path, and it's not like Ferondir wouldn't be able to guide him as usual, was it?
Next, he thought of Della. She'd proven to have the enthusiasm it takes to be an apprentice, but she was just a girl, and showed no magical potential.
No, she was better off at the school in Arbor Harbor.
The next person to cross his mind was Shia. She was clearly capable, he'd felt her aura when he'd healed her back in Mira Village.
As powerful as his, maybe a tad wild. He remembered when he had spoken to her about this:

"You know... Once I pass, if I pass, I can take an apprentice."
"An apprentice?"
"Yeah.
Once I'm a Journeyman Wizard, I can choose to teach someone.
Take them under my wing so to speak.
I always thought it'd be Zeph, but it makes less and less sense every time I think about it.
He's too interested in the forbidden magics.
His path doesn't match the way of Nayru.
I can't be his Mentor, but I know you're always looking to understand things."
"What I mean is, I think you'd make a great student.
You always seem to ask the right questions."
"Is that an offer?"
"Well, yes.
But I have to pass first."
"I just don't know if I'm ready.
What if I'm not strong enough?"
"I don't know as much about this as you, but it sounds like you still have a lot to learn.
So we can learn it all together.
I'm your age, and I'm not useless.
I can help you if you need it.
I know you won't be perfect, but you'll be close enough for me.
If you fail, you can wait another year.
The test isn't the only thing you can do, you can have fun and practice harder while you wait.
I'm sure they have protective measures to keep you from blowing up the city.
And as for making it to Castle Town..."
"If I have any say in the matter, you'll make it there just fine."
"It's all going to be fine, Ferondir."
"And I thought I worried a lot."

She was the obvious choice.
Curious, intelligent, eager to learn, and able to hold her own. Kind too; the first thing she did when they got back was comfort the Zora.
And, let's face it, she reminded him of Freya, his dear mother.
He chuckled a little, how had it taken so long to figure that out.
"Shia, you've got to be there too," he said.

[invective~directive]

Shiallia - Private Study - Everyone

Shia turned, a little confused, but not upset. "I get to come?" Great! I'd really like to, if I can... She smiled. This is so cool! I can't wait to see it. She didn't bother trying to hide her excitement. It probably would've been obvious even if she had.