Passives
Methexis
Methexis
For 20s after unleashing the Elemental Skill Revelation: Uncreated Light, Nicole will continuously "Observe" the other current active party members. After the observed character has remained on the field for 3s, their Grace of Kenosis is upgraded to Guidance of Theosis, increasing their ATK by an additional 300. If the observed character is a Hexerei character, Grace of Kenosis is upgraded to Guidance of Theosis straight away.
When characters other than Nicole who have Guidance of Theosis leave the field, their effect reverts to Grace of Kenosis.
When characters other than Nicole who have Guidance of Theosis leave the field, their effect reverts to Grace of Kenosis.
Requirement Ascension 1
For 20s after unleashing the Elemental Skill Revelation: Uncreated Light, Nicole will continuously "observe" the other current active party members. After the observed character has remained on the field for 3s, their Grace of Kenosis is upgraded to Guidance of Theosis, increasing their ATK by an additional 300. If the observed character is a Hexerei character, Grace of Kenosis is upgraded to Guidance of Theosis straight away.
When characters other than Nicole who have Guidance of Theosis leave the field, their effect reverts to Grace of Kenosis.
When characters other than Nicole who have Guidance of Theosis leave the field, their effect reverts to Grace of Kenosis.
Requirement Ascension 1
Constellations
01
"Do Not Be Afraid, Child Who Is Loved"
When the party's current active character hits an opponent, an additional special "Arcane Projection: Unity" will be summoned to perform a Coordinated Attack against the opponent, dealing AoE Elemental DMG of the character's corresponding Elemental Type at 600% of their ATK. This DMG will be considered as having been dealt by the corresponding character.
This effect can trigger once every 6s.
This effect can trigger once every 6s.
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"Do Not Be Afraid, Child Who Is Loved"
When the current active character of your own in the party hits an opponent, an additional special "Arcane Projection: Unity" will be summoned to perform a Coordinated Attack against the opponent, dealing AoE Elemental DMG of the character's corresponding Elemental Type at 600% of their ATK. This DMG will be considered as having been dealt by the corresponding character.
This effect can trigger once every 6s.
This effect can trigger once every 6s.
02
"I Will Guide You and Show You the Path You Should Tread"
Enhances the effects of the Elemental Skill Revelation: Uncreated Light: Grace of Kenosis increases ATK by an additional 300 (which does not count toward this effect's ATK Bonus limit), while Guidance of Theosis decreases nearby opponents' Elemental RES against the corresponding character's Elemental Type by 25%. (Effect does not stack for the same element.)
Additionally, when Nicole unleashes her Elemental Skill Revelation: Uncreated Light, nearby active party members will also gain a Shield of Blazing Light.
Additionally, when Nicole unleashes her Elemental Skill Revelation: Uncreated Light, nearby active party members will also gain a Shield of Blazing Light.
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"I Will Guide You and Show You the Path You Should Tread"
Enhances the effects of the Elemental Skill Revelation: Uncreated Light: Grace of Kenosis increases ATK by an additional 300 (which does not count toward this effect's ATK Bonus limit), while Guidance of Theosis decreases nearby opponents' Elemental RES based on the corresponding character's Elemental Type by 25%. This effect does not stack for the same Element.
Additionally, when Nicole unleashes her Elemental Skill Revelation: Uncreated Light, nearby active party members will also gain a Shield of Blazing Light.
Additionally, when Nicole unleashes her Elemental Skill Revelation: Uncreated Light, nearby active party members will also gain a Shield of Blazing Light.
04
"Whether Left or Right, No Matter Which Way You Turn"
When nearby party members have their Grace of Kenosis upgraded to Guidance of Theosis, Nicole also bestows them with the Pathfinder's Blessing effect for 20s. Each character can gain this effect once every 16s.
The Normal Attack, Charged Attack, Plunging Attack, Elemental Skill, and Elemental Burst DMG of characters with Pathfinder's Blessing is increased by 70% of Nicole's ATK. This effect will be removed once it has taken effect 8 times or when its duration is over.
When multiple opponents are hit at the same time, the number of times Pathfinder's Blessing takes effect is based on the number of enemies hit. Each character's Pathfinder's Blessing is counted independently.
The Normal Attack, Charged Attack, Plunging Attack, Elemental Skill, and Elemental Burst DMG of characters with Pathfinder's Blessing is increased by 70% of Nicole's ATK. This effect will be removed once it has taken effect 8 times or when its duration is over.
When multiple opponents are hit at the same time, the number of times Pathfinder's Blessing takes effect is based on the number of enemies hit. Each character's Pathfinder's Blessing is counted independently.
04
"Whether Left or Right, No Matter Which Way You Turn"
When nearby party members have their Grace of Kenosis upgraded to Guidance of Theosis, Nicole also bestows upon them the Pathfinder's Blessing effect for 20s. Each character can gain this effect once every 16s.
The Normal Attack, Charged Attack, Plunging Attack, Elemental Skill, and Elemental Burst DMG of characters with Pathfinder's Blessing is increased by 70% of Nicole's ATK. This effect will be removed once it has taken effect 8 times or when its duration is over.
When multiple opponents are hit at once, instances of Pathfinder's Blessing are consumed equal to the number of opponents hit. Each character's Pathfinder's Blessing is counted independently.
The Normal Attack, Charged Attack, Plunging Attack, Elemental Skill, and Elemental Burst DMG of characters with Pathfinder's Blessing is increased by 70% of Nicole's ATK. This effect will be removed once it has taken effect 8 times or when its duration is over.
When multiple opponents are hit at once, instances of Pathfinder's Blessing are consumed equal to the number of opponents hit. Each character's Pathfinder's Blessing is counted independently.
Voice Lines
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Chinese 云鹤追 English Sophie Shad Korean Lee So-eun Japanese 豊口めぐみ
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Hello
Hello
Oh, should I introduce myself again? Hm, looks like no interference from Alice's self-introduction magic this time, so I suppose I'll just go ahead... Ahem, I'm Nicole. As you can see, I'm— Ah, again! Guess I spoke too soon...
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Chat: Novels
Chat: Novels
Hm... Not the best idea I've ever had.
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Chat: Statue
Chat: Statue
Mm... Metaphors speak for themselves.
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Chat: Silence
Chat: Silence
What am I now, you ask? Just a "human" who's lost her voice.
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Good Morning
Good Morning
Good morning.
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Good Afternoon
Good Afternoon
Good afternoon.
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Good Evening
Good Evening
Nighttime is when inspiration strikes the most, so it was also the most common time for people of the past to encounter angels. I suppose they're the ones who are largely to blame for why we turned into a bunch of night owls. Although, that's not quite accurate. It's not like we had biological clocks or sleep cycles. What we did was more akin to... regular functional maintenance. So, I suppose it was just a matter of avoiding the evening hours...
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Good Night
Good Night
Heading to bed already? Hehe, good night, then.
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About Nicole: Popular Works
About Nicole: Popular Works
As long as an author still lives, the most they can hope for is to create something popular. People are an amalgamation of the present, after all. Just as it's impossible for an Akademiya scholar to have twenty years of knowledge at the beginning of their studies, a modern author cannot hope to write a classic in their own time. In other words, all one can do is simply write what is interesting. Anyway, I'm not the one doing the writing, so I feel little pressure in that regard.
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About Nicole: Allegories
About Nicole: Allegories
In the past, angels often relied on allegory as a means of communication. Why? Because as society changes, allegories lose their effectiveness, so more often than not, the key to interpreting them is lost forever... and I must say, thank goodness for that. Sometimes, the people of the past would obsess over the strangest questions — the kinds we couldn't just answer or ignore. But toss a cryptic allegory at them and... Problem solved. All that to say, if an angel starts speaking in metaphors and allegories, you might be asking the wrong question. My sculptures are a perfect example of this tactic. The little squirrel is actually a metaphor for humanity.
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About Us: Ghostwriting
About Us: Ghostwriting
Lately, it's been getting harder and harder to get Mr. Nine to listen to me. Ever since regaining her intellect, all she does is argue with me about plot points and writing choices. You're quite knowledgeable. Any interest in becoming my new ghostwriter?
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About Us: Adventuring
About Us: Adventuring
In terms of us working together, I suppose going on adventures is the safest option. If I were to go through event after event since the beginning of time, things could get dangerous. You have my full trust, of course, but I'm not as free as Alice to do as I please. Although, if you're the only one I tell, I suppose it should be fine.
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About the Vision
About the Vision
This isn't just decorative. It's proof that I've been recognized by the heavens once again — but this time, as a "human." Huh? What does being "human" mean to me? Oh. Well, it's being free and... not so free, I suppose. Come to think of it, perhaps my circumstances haven't improved that much.
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Something to Share
Something to Share
Oh, a story? You really want to hear one? You actually do, don't you? Hehe, that makes me so happy. Most of the time, when I open with, "a long, long time ago" it's because I'm explaining some complicated thing or another. But since we're just chatting... Hm, Arcadia, Lang-Gan, Delphi, Patra... There are so many stories I could tell.
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Interesting Things
Interesting Things
Do you know why squirrels are a good metaphor for humans? Because both belong to the, um... "Euarchontoglires" classification. Sure, let's go with that. Are you familiar with that term? I learned it from Alice.
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About Alice: Encounter
About Alice: Encounter
Back then, after I sacrificed most of my knowledge, power, and ultimately my voice to maintain a human form, I spent the long, meandering days in listless wandering. Until I met Alice, and she corrupted me.
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About Alice: Daughter
About Alice: Daughter
In truth, it's not that I'm any smarter than the other angels. I chose to offer up my voice back then because, well... How does that saying go? "Fortune favors the bold"? The heavens demanded silence and punishment, so I thought a lifetime of voicelessness could be a good bargaining chip. Alice had quite an interesting remark after hearing about it all. She said, "The daughter of the sea offered up her voice to gain legs, the children of the air did the same to gain form, and now the daughter of the heavens sacrificed her voice to become human."
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About Klee
About Klee
Klee is adorable. But Alice is worried I might have a bad influence on her brain development, so she doesn't let me speak in her head. Do you think that makes me seem weird to Klee? Ask her for me next time, will you? And put in a good word!
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About Albedo
About Albedo
In another converged possibility, Albedo was the "Primordial Human" who traveled through worlds, recording and creating all. However, once that journey reached its end, no one would have been able to guarantee whether he would choose destruction or salvation. Luckily, you're the one who embarked on the journey this time. Hm? How did the alternate Albedo fare? I can no longer observe that possibility. Besides, copying someone else's answer is of little use. This journey is your own.
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About Mona
About Mona
So, for some strange reason, Mona and Barbie are still refusing to meet face to face, and their only contact is through letters? Well, I suppose it's understandable. It wasn't until after Rhinedottir turned twenty that I actually met her in person. Alice said it wasn't convenient for Khaenri'ahns to come and go, so she brought letters back and forth instead.
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About Prune
About Prune
Alice said she sent that little Witch Hunter on her quest "because it makes life more entertaining." She warned me to be careful not to get caught, but this little girl sounds like quite an interesting child. If she actually manages to find me, I think it would be fun to go treasure hunting together.
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About Durin
About Durin
I've been Anya's fan since the beginning. I love all her stories. So, of course, I cannot wait to see how this final, ever-evolving masterpiece of hers is going to unfold — and I will protect it at all costs.
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About Zibai
About Zibai
Um, I'd rather us... not meet, actually. It's not that I dislike her, it's more of a... complex on my part. Kinda like how a weak student feels running into the top of the class. The older angels loved to talk about the exceptional young woman from the neighboring area with ties to the Archangel. Safe to say, Zibai's name came up a lot.
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About Yae Miko
About Yae Miko
It's such a shame that Yae Publishing House wasn't around during Anya's era of writing. I don't think commercial writing is at odds with Anya's style at all. I'm sure Miss Yae cares about the business side of things, but her personal taste is what drives her success. At the very least, she doesn't confine authors to a box or mass-produce a single trope until something more popular comes along. She focuses on introducing things that are new and fresh.
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About Fischl
About Fischl
Hmph, I'm the one who deserves her admiration. The book was my idea to begin with. All Mr. Nine did was refine it, polish it, and... actually write it all out.
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More About Nicole: I
More About Nicole: I
Making sculptures is my way of keeping records. The written word loses meaning over time. Besides, documents crumble and disintegrate, while paintings return to blank canvases as their pigment fades. Sculptures, at least, have a better chance of standing the test of time... And, no. It's not because my handwriting is ugly, I'm too lazy to write things down, or I can't be bothered to practice painting. Just so we're clear.
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More About Nicole: II
More About Nicole: II
Hm, the idea of writing a novel came about after reading Anya's work. That's when I first discovered that the metaphors angels love so much could be used to tell stories. I had something to say, along with a wealth of indelible memories to draw upon. So, it felt both like something I was meant to do and a path to self-fulfillment all at once. In the end, though, I was far too lazy to follow through.
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More About Nicole: III
More About Nicole: III
Lost knowledge can be relearned over time. Lost power can be regained with training. But, when certain possibilities run their course or fade away, it is best for them to remain forgotten. After all, what matters most is the stability of the present moment. Letting regret or remorse drive us to resurrect what has been lost could leave us with a future we are unable to control.
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More About Nicole: IV
More About Nicole: IV
The angels who forsook wisdom in favor of power became corrupted dragons like Ursa, ones without distinct Elemental characteristics. Of course, over time, heroes have hunted them to near extinction. What if I had chosen power like those dragons? ...It's difficult to imagine. I'd like to think my scales would have been a glittering silver, though.
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More About Nicole: V
More About Nicole: V
Humanity is such an intriguing, brilliant species. Giving up my wings was not a fall from grace, but a chance to become part of something tangible. Sacrificing my voice did not silence me, but gave me the strength to listen before judging. Divine potential lies within each and every human, and each day I spend among you is more fascinating than the last.
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Nicole's Hobbies
Nicole's Hobbies
Does that... not go without saying?
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Nicole's Troubles
Nicole's Troubles
At this point, all my closest friends know I'm a chatterbox. So does that mean I don't have to pretend anymore? But what if that gives people headaches, and no one wants to talk to me ever again... Hm, plus Klee's still not old enough. Guess I need to put on the dignified angel act a little longer.
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Favorite Food
Favorite Food
I'm not really picky about food. But, I love hot peppers, green onions, and garlic — the stronger the flavor, the better. Not necessarily because of the taste itself, though. When you don't have to open your mouth to speak, you don't have to worry about the spice burning your throat. So, when Alice, Barbie, and I had a spicy food-eating contest, I won. Even with tears streaming down my face, and feeling like my lips were on fire, I won. Sore throat, bad breath... Hehe, doesn't mean a thing to me. Of course, I did brush my teeth and wash out my mouth afterwards.
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Least Favorite Food
Least Favorite Food
Hm... That's a tough question. As long as the food is made well, I'll pretty much eat anything.
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Receiving a Gift: I
Receiving a Gift: I
Mmm! This is... absolutely delicious!
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Receiving a Gift: II
Receiving a Gift: II
How sweet. I can certainly tell how much thought you put into it.
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Receiving a Gift: III
Receiving a Gift: III
Wh—What a... curious aroma. Do I have to?
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Birthday
Birthday
Happy Birthday! I hid your birthday gift inside a chest and set up a bunch of puzzles for you to solve. Come on, I'll guide you through it!
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Feelings About Ascension: Intro
Feelings About Ascension: Intro
"Just like that, the group was thrown into a panic, staring at Nicole in utter disbelief until a question broke the silence, 'You knocked Alice out? Why would you do that, Nicole?'"
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Feelings About Ascension: Building Up
Feelings About Ascension: Building Up
"The very picture of calm, Nicole raised a finger and replied, 'Alice has exhausted her strength. She'd be nothing but a burden out here on the battlefield. Now, we can take her to rest.'"
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Feelings About Ascension: Climax
Feelings About Ascension: Climax
"'But without Alice, how can we possibly hope to be a match for Rhinedottir?' the group wondered, dismissing Nicole's suggestion. Seeing their frowns of doubt, Nicole stepped forward..."
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Feelings About Ascension: Conclusion
Feelings About Ascension: Conclusion
"'Before you stands an angel who has wandered this earth for millennia,' she replied. Upon her declaration, the clouds parted, a golden staircase unfolding at her feet, and with a simple step, Nicole began to ascend the stairs of divinity."
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Special Charged Attack: I
Special Charged Attack: I
Do I sense... treasure?
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Special Charged Attack: II
Special Charged Attack: II
Where is it...
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Special Charged Attack: III
Special Charged Attack: III
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Elemental Skill: I
Elemental Skill: I
I think not.
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Elemental Skill: II
Elemental Skill: II
Begone.
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Elemental Skill: III
Elemental Skill: III
Such defiance.
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Elemental Burst: I
Elemental Burst: I
Our little secret.
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Elemental Burst: II
Elemental Burst: II
I live within you.
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Elemental Burst: III
Elemental Burst: III
"Heaven's will, made mine."
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Opening Treasure Chest: I
Opening Treasure Chest: I
Oooh! Ahem... Mmm.
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Opening Treasure Chest: II
Opening Treasure Chest: II
I'm not sure whose work this was, but this one was hidden quite well.
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Opening Treasure Chest: III
Opening Treasure Chest: III
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Low HP: I
Low HP: I
Alice! Barbie! A little help here!
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Low HP: II
Low HP: II
Uh oh...
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Low HP: III
Low HP: III
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Ally at Low HP: I
Ally at Low HP: I
Rest, for I am with you.
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Ally at Low HP: II
Ally at Low HP: II
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Fallen: I
Fallen: I
So much for that... novel...
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Fallen: II
Fallen: II
All possibilities... come to a close...
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Fallen: III
Fallen: III
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Heavy Hit Taken: I
Heavy Hit Taken: I
Oof...
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Joining Party: I
Joining Party: I
I shall be your guide.
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Joining Party: II
Joining Party: II
Mhmhm...
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Joining Party: III
Joining Party: III
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After the Rain
After the Rain
In truth, it's thanks to the Seelie that there's always treasure at the end of the rainbow.
Story
Description
Description
The Silent "Mage," the Voiceless "Angel"
The Silent "Mage," the Voiceless "Angel."
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Character Details
Character Details
Many of the stories Nicole envisions begin with a phrase as old as the stories themselves: "A long, long time ago..."
It was a time, a long, long, time ago, when the lights of myriad nations filigreed the earth in gleaming gold, when the daughters of heaven wandered in carefree grace betwixt divine courts and mortal cities... It was a time, a long, long, time ago, when the sovereign of ages past, who had descended into deepest darkness, had not yet brought disaster back to his homeland, when the radiant moons that hung aloft in the night heavens were still three...
The years brook no pause, the wheel spinning onward all the same. In a cycle emptied of hope, the spark of paradise perished alongside lives extinguished. Servitors once loyal to their ruler turned traitor for the sake of the lives that had been fashioned; the black dragonlord returned from beyond the stars, and the moonlit chariot of the heavens shattered like crystal...
"Wait a second, that's too much all at once. Just take any one of those threads and spin it a bit more, and you'll have enough for a whole book." The mage writing the story holds her hand up to stop Nicole as she speaks. Her brows knit together as she tries to think. Too many stories are pressing in on her at once, and as each opens into still more thoughts, she finds herself unsure where her pen ought to go next...
"Oh no, that's perfect. Give them a few puzzles to chew on right from the start, and they'll be hooked for sure!" The cheerful mage lay draped over her Dodoco plush as she let out a hearty laugh. Although she has no idea if her friend's work would ever reach a common reader, the mere prospect of a tea party has filled her with enough delight to last a long while.
"Hehe... Who knows, these stories might end up attracting more than just readers. They might even invite certain 'visitors' from higher places." The mage who can read the future chuckles. The veil between the here and now and what is yet to come may have been lifted for her long ago, yet she never speaks of what she sees. After all, the true colors of fate are never meant to be revealed lightly.
"Oh? Well, now you've made things sound even more interesting. I'd quite like to meet these so-called 'visitors.'" The inquisitive mage gives an airy clap before falling silent, as though she is truly looking forward to some uninvited guest's arrival.
"..." The mage who would soon be off again does not say a word. She gives the floor a neat tap with the heel of her thick boot, and the rustling in the suitcase beside her stops right away. Now, she can pick up her tea and enjoy it thoroughly again.
"R-R-Really? Then maybe I should tell a different one instead... one with a little more detail to it?"
The mage without a voice blinks.
Since the tea party won't be ending for a while, she decides to set that story aside and starts telling another instead.
"It was a time, a long, long, time ago..."
It was a time, a long, long, time ago, when the lights of myriad nations filigreed the earth in gleaming gold, when the daughters of heaven wandered in carefree grace betwixt divine courts and mortal cities... It was a time, a long, long, time ago, when the sovereign of ages past, who had descended into deepest darkness, had not yet brought disaster back to his homeland, when the radiant moons that hung aloft in the night heavens were still three...
The years brook no pause, the wheel spinning onward all the same. In a cycle emptied of hope, the spark of paradise perished alongside lives extinguished. Servitors once loyal to their ruler turned traitor for the sake of the lives that had been fashioned; the black dragonlord returned from beyond the stars, and the moonlit chariot of the heavens shattered like crystal...
"Wait a second, that's too much all at once. Just take any one of those threads and spin it a bit more, and you'll have enough for a whole book." The mage writing the story holds her hand up to stop Nicole as she speaks. Her brows knit together as she tries to think. Too many stories are pressing in on her at once, and as each opens into still more thoughts, she finds herself unsure where her pen ought to go next...
"Oh no, that's perfect. Give them a few puzzles to chew on right from the start, and they'll be hooked for sure!" The cheerful mage lay draped over her Dodoco plush as she let out a hearty laugh. Although she has no idea if her friend's work would ever reach a common reader, the mere prospect of a tea party has filled her with enough delight to last a long while.
"Hehe... Who knows, these stories might end up attracting more than just readers. They might even invite certain 'visitors' from higher places." The mage who can read the future chuckles. The veil between the here and now and what is yet to come may have been lifted for her long ago, yet she never speaks of what she sees. After all, the true colors of fate are never meant to be revealed lightly.
"Oh? Well, now you've made things sound even more interesting. I'd quite like to meet these so-called 'visitors.'" The inquisitive mage gives an airy clap before falling silent, as though she is truly looking forward to some uninvited guest's arrival.
"..." The mage who would soon be off again does not say a word. She gives the floor a neat tap with the heel of her thick boot, and the rustling in the suitcase beside her stops right away. Now, she can pick up her tea and enjoy it thoroughly again.
"R-R-Really? Then maybe I should tell a different one instead... one with a little more detail to it?"
The mage without a voice blinks.
Since the tea party won't be ending for a while, she decides to set that story aside and starts telling another instead.
"It was a time, a long, long, time ago..."
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Character Story 1
Character Story 1
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Character Story 2
Character Story 2
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Character Story 3
Character Story 3
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Character Story 4
Character Story 4
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Character Story 5
Character Story 5
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"Border Pass"
"Border Pass"
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Vision
Vision

