001st Forged Devil: Like a Fallen Angel [Action, Voice]

[curseresistant]

[The journal picks up a glimpse of the sky as it falls to the cold dirt, followed by a skewed view of the forest. Things are quiet -- almost eerily so.]

[That's when, with a horribly heavy-sounding thud, a pale-skinned, white-winged, and white-haired man unceremoniously drops into view, faint wisps of breath barely visible from his mouth. Were it not for that, he would certainly appear to be dead.]

[The feed cuts off not too long after that, the journal closed by a strong gust of wind.]

[Much later in the afternoon, before the shops close for the evening, Hector busies himself with finding his belongings. He lingers in the smithy for a while, browsing armor and weaponry before moving along to the plaza.]

I am told that these 'journals' can send my voice to others. If there are others listening, I am Hector. I have only recently arrived here in... Luceti.

Would any of you know where I could acquire [...] raw materials? I would like to... work on something.

Comments

[Action]

[mountain_sage]

The pain will pass after a day or so.

[But the remark on the irony makes him curious.]

How do you view those arts?

[Action]

[curseresistant]

[Hector is quiet at first, letting his eyes close. His face is the very expression of stoicism, not betraying a single hint of emotion once he does begin speaking.]

When I was first learning, it was simply a means to an end. It was a power with which I could grow; I believed that it was neither good, nor evil.

But now... [He laughs dryly.] Knowing its origins and what its original purpose was, I see it as the cursed strength it truly is. I wish this power on no one.

[Action]

[mountain_sage]

[There's a pause as Saleh takes in the words, contemplating their meaning.]

Hmm. I would also believe that magic alone could be neither good nor evil, but it would reflect on the wielder. But if one possesses a truly evil power...would it have the ability to corrupt the wielder?

[He has heard of the dark-based magic in his own world corrupting its users, hence why he hasn't studied it.]

[Action]

[curseresistant]

T'would indeed. T'is a result of Dracula's dark curse upon the land.

[He knew all too well about that, having almost been corrupted by it himself.]

[Action]

[mountain_sage]

"Dracula...?"

[There was that name again...]

Julia had mentioned a "Lord Dracula" when she arrived here, but...who is he?