10 November 2008

The Lost Way: Chapter 1

Abner was born in a small town called Khard. Since the age of four he became overwhelmed by wizardry. The first books he could partly read intrigued his imagination and soon, on his seventh year, he was already dedicated to this craft. Sometimes it was weeks before anyone could see him out of his hut. His parents didn't try to intervene, neither persuaded him to give up his studies, instead providing Abner with everything he needed including old books and scripts. Due to the tranquillity around he was able to advance with a great pace and five years later he was concidered one of the prominent young wizards in these lands. Even at this tender age Abner's ability to control his mind and other objects around was beyond belief.
Soon his name was spoken all over Khard with some jealous people trying to imply the idea of him being a threat to everyone around. Abner's desire was to avoid any further conflicts and together with his family he went to the city of Dargg. His new home did't offer the comfort Khard did, however Abner continued to master his skills with the same enthusiasm as before.
Six years he spent in Dragg helping in his father's store, alongside studying, where he did acquire valuable knowledge outside sorcery. After that period he started preparing for a long journey which on his own words would "reveal his potential and give him an actual judgement over his abilities". Abner's wise parents knew this day would eventually come, so they gave him their blessing and let him go.
He then found himself on the way to the city of Feng - one of the biggest places he could possibly go to by foot where he started working for a generous tradesman who encouraged Abner to use his powers, which as he said, were outstanding. However, at the beginning Abner didn't have enough audacity to rely on his magic abilities until he met a wise old man named Tagnard who became something like his teacher. Actually, Abner's powers were mightier than his new friend's but the inability to use them lead to the need of a man like Tagnard. Abner left the trader and moved to live in his teacher's place. There he spent two years of hard training which were more than enough for him to build on his confidence. When there was nothing more Tagnard could teach him he received his only but priceless present - a magic wand.
Abner left him and Feng and as a token of his gratitude promised to come back one day. Then he set off to Tricland where he thought his true adventures would begin.

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