For @Nova ! Training thread!

He led them in silence, though desperately wanting to grill the dog for more information about herself, he refrained. The last thing he wanted was to scare her off with being too nosy. Besides, mentors were supposed to be cool, reserved, mysterious. That's what Ghanyarah wanted to be despite his overwhelming curiosity about her. So he said nothing, weaving through the trees while quietly rolling over his game plan.

He had to learn how she had changed the temperature of the air. It was the ideal spell, turning a room into his comfort - even though it slowed his muscles, it was where he felt most at home. He relished the vulnerability, knowing that even exposed, with the cold air he was stronger. Even when it chilled his bones, he was more powerful, and he would make that sacrifice for the assurrence of a more precise strike. He was determined to achieve that level of mastery. Strong enough to rival Dragon, and the warriors that fought Raheerah, maybe even Raheerah himself... And strong enough to destroy that stupid white dog.

It felt obvious to him that he was using this as an excuse to hone his own prowess, but she didn't need to know that. They reached the tree where he made his home before long - the images of his friends scratched into the bark stood out against the dark colour of its external layer. The remains of the morganite chrysalis previously host to his son lay cradled in its upturned roots, and the spot where Ghanyarah usually sat on the low hanging limb looked worn and pale. He didn't spare a second glance at the tree. Instead, the reptile turned to face his companion, looking her over completely. "This is where we will do most of our training. We may also go down to the Heart, or the crags. If you are strong enough, maybe you will even meet Aquarian. But only those powerful enough to withstand his excrutiating glare will ever know him." Ghanyarah said pointedly, trying to describe Aquarian to be as mythical and frightening as he could.

Now that he thought about it, it made him feel kind of special to have it in with Aquarian, the ancient swamp serpent. Dragon knew more about him than Ghanyarah, but they had jointly decided that they were both his sons. That had to speak for something, right?

Going deeper into the room of trees, the black pup watched and took note on the way that was taken, being sure to know her way back upon going back to see Thistle when the moment presents itself. She wasn't completely sure what to think of this lizard yet, but as long as he did teach her to better her skills with the magic that Nova held within, then it would be worth it in the end. Paws splashed in the mud and chilly wet snow, gave lifted when Ghanyarah stopped in front of a large tree and turned to face her. Rump dropped to the ground, sitting before the lizard as he spoke up. "This is where we will do most of our training. We may also go down to the Heart, or the crags. If you are strong enough, maybe you will even meet Aquarian. But only those powerful enough to withstand his excruciating glare will ever know him." Aquarian? Interest was peaked, biting back to ask him flat out about this so called Aquarian. But first, she had a more important question. "What will I need to do, to train?" Head titled slightly, "Try and make things go boom or change the temperature?" After all, that was all she knew that she could do. But who know what else the Schnauzer was capable of with such strange magic. --------- "Speech" Thoughts OOC: lets get down to business

@Ghanyarah

He looked at her pensively before giving a nod of certainty. "Yes. That is your magic. You will practice how to do those things with precision and great power. But first you need to learn how to master your magic. It will be difficult, as magic it hard to grasp and understand, and it can easily escape you." Ghanyarah took a look around the clearing to see if there were examples of his escaped power, but whatever remained of his wild spells had long since melted away. Spears of ice never lasted long in the humid, wet atmosphere of the swamp, where the compressed water droplets of the air melted anything colder than the ambient temperature. "What you will be learning to do first is control it. And then we will spar, and this will teach you to use your magic under pressure, in situations where you must think quickly." In the meantime, Ghanyarah could sit back and observe the dog as she tried her magic, and he could practice alongside her.

Then again... he didn't really want her to see if he lost control of his own. "You will be powerful enough to defend yourself and your friends, and destroy any who stand in your path. Tell me, do you have someone you want to protect?" He asked, staring curiously at her.

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@Nova

The female watched the lizard intently, to compress all he had to tell her into her mind and remember it all for later. "But first you need to learn how to master your magic." This was something she agreed upon, she did want to master her magic and better herself in this world. If she could be the best then she could do great things and ago far. Glancing around them as Ghan's words were at a pause, taking in the surroundings. This room of trees was unlike anything she has seen before. Most of the places she explored were rocky, not much green. But this room was full of so much green and murky water. Attention was returned at the mention of sparing. The difference in size worried Nova for a moment, but her chest puffed up. No, she would do well, she believed in herself and knew if she failed once, she would try harder the next time. Only time would tell how she would react in a real fight, but this was the next best thing. At least with sparing, Ghan would explain to her how to better those attacks. But when he asked if she had someone she wanted to protect, there was a gleam in the pup's eyes and she stood up straight. "Ye . . yes there is. I will protect Thistle at all costs, she isn't physically strong like me . . ." Nor did she seem like the one to fight back if attacked. The moment Nova woke and met the gazelle, she knew Thistle was a gentle soul. I will do this for her. Meeting Ghan's gaze, What do I need to do first?" --------- "Speech" Thoughts OOC: did they send me daughters, when I asked for sons?

@Ghanyarah

So it was that she did have another Gembound she strived to protect. Ghanyarah had hoped for as much; it gave her a purpose, a real reason to train her magic and become stronger. There was intent there behind her learnings and Ghanyarah would use that to his advantage. It didn't seem like he'd have to try too hard, for she admitted herself that the one she wanted to protect, Thistle, wasn't physically strong and could hardly protect herself against a threat. He nodded, accepting this answer. Good. They had a motivation.

"Show me everything you know." The reptile said simply and stood back, angling himself towards the open clearing that yawned all around them. He needed to know the extent of her capabilities, first and foremost.

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@Nova

Yes, she would do this for her friend. It was the only way and she wouldn't care in the end if the lizard had other intentions for training; none of that would matter. As long as she got the training and learned how to better herself. "Show me everything you know." That was taken with a sharp nod, "Alright." Turning away from him as she stepped closer to the clearing. What would she try to do first? Nova glanced to a fallen tree in the murky water, and she stared it down. The glow of her gem was brighter then ever, feeling the buzz grow strong in the air around her. It caused the fur on the back of her back to stand on end. And with that . . . BOOM The tree splintered, causing waood to fly all around the water and scatter over the floor. "Yessss." That was a success in her book and it made her grin like a wild thing. This was something to beem about. Now to try something else . . Ear's perked up high. --------- "Speech" Thoughts OOC: YUSH

After all wood stopped falling from the sky, she closed her eyes tightly to try another. Maybe this time the temperature? Yes . . . make it heat up possibly? Nova would take a slow breath, filling her chest grow full. It didn't take long tho, the air buzzed once more. Something was changing, just like she wanted it to do. What little ice there was around her would melt away and soon the air would grow musky and humid. No, that wasn't pleasant at all. "Hmmm . . ." But she would change that with her next attempt at the only other thing she knew she could do. --------- "Speech" Thoughts OOC: next spell

The humid air was growing bothersome and Nova did her best to cool down it all. At first she made a concerned face for nothing happened, but as she let her thoughts compress the black pup was able to relax enough for true focus. Soon, the chill would return. The air would grow crisp again and frost would form over the ground below her paws. Turning around, Nova faced Ghanyarah now with a grin upon her muzzle. The child was pleased indeed with what she had accomplished. "What do you think?" Never had she felt so lucky, since each try was a success unlike other times in the tunnels where nothing would happen. --------- "Speech" Thoughts OOC: 8D

@Ghanyarah

Ghanyarah stepped aside and allowed her to demonstrate her skills. He had already seen what she could do, but he wanted to know what she was capable of now that she really had to prove it to someone. He was testing her, and there might be repercussions if she failed. Not that Ghanyarah would punish her, but did she really want to fail? Would she want to disappoint him, and most importantly, would she want to disappoint Thistle? The reptile huffed and waited, watching, until a nearby stump had suddenly and unexpectedly exploded. The viciousness of the sudden explosion caused Ghanyarah to jump, extending his limbs so that his body hovered high above the mud with alertness. "Excellent!" He hissed, watching the shards of bark scatter across the swamp floor.

Next, she seemed to focus. In that instant, the air changed. Not like she changed it the first time. It was getting hotter, both uncomfortable and soothing for his bones, but the snow was beginning to fade away into wet, muddy puddles. He frowned and peered at the mud puddles, then back to her. She was just standing there, but he could tell she was focusing. And then the temperature changed, dropping drastically. The cold returned, chasing the smothering humidity and replacing the wetness in the atmosphere with frosty flakes. He grinned, bobbing his head with pride. Focus. That was what he'd have to do. Reach out into the air - not the water, but the air.

"Wonderful! You have the makings of a powerful mage." Ghanyarah looked at her with a flick of his tail. "Tell me, when you exploded the stump, did you focus on it or just send your magic out? How far away can you explode things like that?" He asked, eyes widened, until the lightbulb suddenly lit up in his head. "I have an idea." The komodo bounded away, launching himself into the trees. He wove through them, disappearing into the underbrush, until he was a good distance from the clearing. "TRY TO EXPLODE THIS THING!" Ghanyarah called, and then grabbed another fallen branch between his teeth. He tossed it up into the air and covered his head, preparing for another explosion of wood splinters.

@Nova

The black pup was feeling pumped now, having successfully did those magical moves and now she was on top of the world. Not even a guillotine could cut away her excitement on this accomplishment. Thistle would be so proud of her, trying so hard and not failing. Then again, Nova didn't think Thistle would care if she failed, but as long ads she tired. And I'll never stop trying. Never. Focus returned to the lizard as he jumped away after the explosion from before. That was a big boom for sure. "Did you focus on it or just send your magic out? "I . . well I imagine the boom happening." And most of the time the boom would become real. She glanced around again; wood was all over the place, a mess really but she didn't have time to think because something as tossed into the air. Ghan climbed up into the safety of a tree as they yelled out a command. "TRY TO EXPLODE THIS THING!" Eyes searched in the air for the stick that was flying up high. You can do this . . . This was the first time she would try for an moving target, but the pup did her best. Keeping her eyes on the wood, but her magic didn't hit right on target. The boom was weak and off it's mark. Only blowing up one of the ends before the stick hit the murky water. Better then a miss, tho. Nova turned to look up and over at Ghan, half smiling. Better then nothing right? --------- "Speech" Thoughts OOC: words words

@Ghanyarah