Perhaps the closest equivalent of Caido’s golden retriever energy, Zavien has been the light in an otherwise patch of darkness. Always putting others first, working hard at being a Dragoon and helping Stormbreak thrive in kindness, and always being optimistic, Zavien’s outlook is refreshing and wonderful even with drama and terrible things occurring around him. He always has something helpful to say and a willingness to lend a hand that makes it so fun to keep up with him and we can’t wait to see what else comes his way.
Congratulations, Zavien!
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09-02-2024, 04:33 PM (This post was last modified: 09-03-2024, 02:06 AM by Sah.)
Sah
Sah had been very purposeful in coming all the way out here to practice his lightning. Ever since the Tournament, he'd been terrified to use his lightning against an ally, and even practicing it in public training grounds gave him pause. It was just too risky. Thus, he'd turned to a quiet clearing in the Greenwing where he could use creation magic to make as many non-sentient targets as he wanted and rebuild them as he pleased.
Taking a breath, the sky above the Wild Thunder darkened, clouds swirling to the beat of his heart. With a flick of his wrist, the sky opened up and a volley of lightning strikes came down and decimated the targets that encircled him. Rolling his shoulders, the Abandoned quickly repaired the targets and moved them further away with telekinesis.
Elizabeth was drawn by the lightning strikes that suddenly peppered the sky, their accompanying thunder shocking her as she gathered her notebooks in her arms. Curiosity piqued her interest enough to guide her feet towards the clearing, just in time to spot the volley of lightning attacks hitting their targets. Her eyes lit with excitement and she rushed forward to meet the source, even more pleased to see that it was a recognizable face.
"Sah! What a pleasant surprise!" She hadn't seen him since the clean-up after LongNight, and even then, she hadn't gotten a chance to get to really know the man. Glancing at his stance and focused attention, she thought this might be a great opportunity for them to bond. Her smile was eager as she asked, "Did you do that? Could you teach me? I haven't been able to train with another lightning user!" Elizabeth flinched slightly, hoping she wasn't being too overzealous, but she would never learn if she didn't ask!
Sah heard someone approach and turned to immediately dispel the lightning he was about to call down. His wariness turned into a warm smile as he recognized the woman, and her enthusiasm washed over him. "Hi, Elizabeth." He had actually been hoping to train with her at some point as a fellow lighting user, so this was perfect for him.
"I'd love to." His tone shifted slightly into something a bit more serious as he switched into a more 'teaching' mode. He'd trained others before, but not in his core element. "Lightning is one of the most lethal elements, and it's certainly important to master it as soon as you can."
The Wild Thunder waved his hand two of the targets moved closer to stand 30 ft away from them. If he recalled correctly from their fight with the luxere, Elizabeth's control hinted at her not being a beginner, but she hadn't been able to create her own lighting. Holding out his hand, Sah let sparks form around his knuckles before he sent out a small but powerful lightning bolt that pierced the center of one of them.
"How about we start with you replicating that? Try to be precise and hit as close to the center as possible." He held out his hand to her where lightning flickered into existing, dancing along the lines of his palm. The Wild Thunder had no qualms about being her source of power for this lesson. This first exercise would be a good indicator of where she had room to grow.
I think therefore I am, But what if all I do is bleed?
Grateful to see that Sah wasn't put off by her enthusiasm, Elizabeth's smile became more confident, eager to begin the lesson. The man's shift in countenance was surprising as she hadn't been expecting him to look so relaxed in a teacher position. He obvious had experience with these kinds of situations. It made her all the more excited to absorb his knowledge. Especially as he landed a perfectly placed hit on his target. Elizabeth nodded her head determinedly, hoping not to make a fool of herself in comparison. "I can definitely try!"
When he offered a handful of sparking lightning, she gave him an appreciative look before turning to the target. Pulling from his source, she extended her hands towards the left target, redirecting the buzzing tendrils outwards. They went in the right direction, making contact with the entire surface with fizzling severity, however, they also singed the grass around it and reached towards the right target. It may have hit, but it was weak next to Sah's. Laughing lightly, she looked to her instructor. "I don't think that went very well."
