Asha's initiation

Asha: That's not possible.

Phoenix: The hypothesis of the existence of an elemental guardian of time has long divided magicians. Time is an essential component of every spell, but in the absence of a time source, the existence of a time guardian seemed pointless.

Asha: But how did Archidias manage to create Chronos? And why did his existence seem pointless?

Phoenix: Regarding its existence, I am uncertain, however it was not until the end of the sixth age of the Age of Demons that the doubt was dispelled. When Archmage Archidias created the reincarnation spell and cast it on himself, it became apparent that an entity was protesting this blatant violation of the rules.

Asha: A violation!

Phoenix: Indeed, a lifeless body of Krigrian, murdered near Archidias' residence, mysteriously came to life and presented itself to the mage as Chronos, the guardian of time, before killing him.

Asha: Did the Time Keeper already exist in an incorporeal form before?

Phoenix: The fact remains that following this event, temporal manipulators, sorcerers specializing in magic linked to time, began to multiply.

Asha: Why not try talking to him?

Phoenix: Chronos maintains no connection with the other guardians and does not manifest himself to his worshipers who have never seen him and are unaware that he has the body of a demon. Those privy to this information question his intentions, but Chronos being the keeper of time, his plan is long term. Very long term.

Asha: This revelation scares me, I didn't know any of this about Chronos.

Phoenix: Now informed, it is time for you to strengthen yourself.

Asha: Strengthen myself!?

Phoenix: Indeed, Quetzacóatl, could we stop in this forest?

Quetzacóatl: What do you intend to do there?

Phoenix: I'm going to introduce Asha to magic.

Asha: What!?

They then stopped in a forest near a river. Lévi and Quetzacóatl sat on the ground, watching them.

Phoenix: Do you know elemental magic?

Asha: I've vaguely heard about it.

Phoenix: So let's get started

Phoenix: A mage uses the energy of the 5 elemental sources present on the planet; a source of light, a source of air, a source of water, a source of fire and a source of earth. By modulating the proportions of each element in their spell, a practitioner of magic can potentially produce different effects. Each element is associated with symbols, values ​​and physical and mental properties.

Asha: I know this subject well, I have read a lot about it.

Asha: The earth is the symbol of the body, of strength, of physical resistance, of power, of the unshakable, of fertility; fire is the symbol of personality, magnetism, creativity, bravery, emotions.

Light represents spirit, intelligence, knowledge, spirituality, the divine, life, healing; air symbolizes the senses, mobility, agility, reflexes, coordination, travel, curiosity.

Finally, water is the symbol of will, mental resistance, wisdom, introspection, the ability to step back and change.

Phoenix: Correct, but do you know how to manipulate them?

Asha: Hmm

Phoenix: According to magical theory, each element is closer to two other elements and more in opposition to the other two.

Asha: But how to do it?

Phoenix: By connecting the elements close to each other, the five elements form a circle. We talk about the circle of elements.

Asha: How can we identify the opposing elements?

Phoenix: Be patient, we will get there.

Phoenix: Water is close to earth and air, but is in opposition to fire and light on the circle. Air is in opposition to earth and fire, but is close to water and light. Light is close to air and fire, but is in opposition to water and earth. Fire is close to light and earth, but in opposition to air and water.

And finally we have earth which is close to fire and water, but in opposition to light and air.

Asha: That's a lot of information to take in.

Phoenix: Magic is a very complex field where the slightest mistake can lead to disaster. It is also important to know that time is located at the center of the circle, a sixth element inherent in the creation of the universe and necessary for each spell, in small, variable quantities.

Asha: Time!

Quetzacóatl, who was observing them, asked Lévi a question.

Quetzacóatl: Tell me.

Levi: Hmm.

Quetzacóatl: Do you think she will succeed?

Lévi: I don't know and I don't care.

Quetzacóatl: She is still one of your followers.

Levi: I already told you that I don't care, I don't have any disciples.

Quetzacóatl: Oh!

Levi: (All I want is to return Gaia to human form, the rest doesn't matter to me.)

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