In some ways, Solana felt she was still finding her place in Arlathan. For someone who had spent the majority of her waking years consumed with wanderlust it was a little odd to stay in one place for so long before feeling the itch to move on. Yet she was a different person now than then, and the world was similarly turned on its head. Perhaps once that would have sparked wonder and a desire to learn it anew. It might still again, but more often than not she felt like she was trapped in a shadow realm seeking glimpses of the colors that once drenched the world in splendor.
At least here she was accepted and could be useful. Her gifts were valued, and she could restore small pieces and parts of what was lost. Those comforts did mean something.
One of the ways she'd sought to contribute was to offer what knowledge she could to others, including training in basic magics. With the Veil down once more mana could permeate Thedas in the way that it was meant so, and alongside that came more people who found themselves able to tap into powers that were once beyond their reach. A room had been set aside for this purpose, properly warded to protect the people and within from lessons gone awry.
Her pupil arrived, an elf in solder's clothes with an accent she had learned to recognize as Orlesian. It was good that Arlathan was welcoming elves back home, and that at least some were choosing to return.
[color=#9a00b2]"Aloys,"[/color] she said, turning the name over on her tongue to in an attempt to get the pronunciation correct. [color=#9a00b2]"Pleasure to meet you. I am Solana, and today we will begin the journey toward understanding your magic."[/color]
[color=#9a00b2]"I'd like to start by having you show me what you can do. Don't worry about any ill effects, I'll make sure we are well protected."[/color] A gestured invited him further into the room to do what he could when he was ready.
At least here she was accepted and could be useful. Her gifts were valued, and she could restore small pieces and parts of what was lost. Those comforts did mean something.
One of the ways she'd sought to contribute was to offer what knowledge she could to others, including training in basic magics. With the Veil down once more mana could permeate Thedas in the way that it was meant so, and alongside that came more people who found themselves able to tap into powers that were once beyond their reach. A room had been set aside for this purpose, properly warded to protect the people and within from lessons gone awry.
Her pupil arrived, an elf in solder's clothes with an accent she had learned to recognize as Orlesian. It was good that Arlathan was welcoming elves back home, and that at least some were choosing to return.
[color=#9a00b2]"Aloys,"[/color] she said, turning the name over on her tongue to in an attempt to get the pronunciation correct. [color=#9a00b2]"Pleasure to meet you. I am Solana, and today we will begin the journey toward understanding your magic."[/color]
[color=#9a00b2]"I'd like to start by having you show me what you can do. Don't worry about any ill effects, I'll make sure we are well protected."[/color] A gestured invited him further into the room to do what he could when he was ready.
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