"Neutralized?" Zaros asked. "Why?"
Azzanadra scratched his chin. "They are equal opposites. Magic as we know it is combining fundamental forces together into spells, usually an elemental energy with a source energy, such as nature. This is where our runes come in. The problem is that Mahjarrat do not need runes to activate their magic, the same way that you don't."
"Are you saying that my magic has no rune equivalents?"
"Actually, I'm convinced that your magic can be embodied with runes. That is one of the primary goals of my research. I'm only saying that your Phori base makes runes unnecessary for you. Mahjarrat magic is different than our own. Their bases, unlike our mind, chaos, and nature, are only these two: Phori and Khanu. The majority of magic, I have noted, is Phori. Mine belongs to that same class, as have every Mahjarrat we have met, with the exception of Kuura."
"Is Khanu rare?"
"I would guess that it's not, it only originates in a different area of Freneskae than what is connected to our world. It would be wrong to assume that Gielinor and what we have seen of Freneskae is all there is. Who knows where it could exist."
Zaros sighed and took a look around Azzanadr*'s lab. He saw something laying out on a table in the corner. "What's that?" he asked, reaching out to pick it up.
It was a long purple staff with a circle and cross on the end. It surged with energy, its handle warm to the touch beneath his cold fingers. Azzanadra beamed with pride as Zaros waved it before him. "That, my Lord, is a magic staff of my own creation. I had it infused with your blood, so it is a more efficient vehicle of your magic. Once I discover the rune combinations for your spells, it will be a weapon of much power indeed.
Zaros looked upon the staff, feeling odd at the thought of his own blood within it. He looked back at Azzanadra. "You're brilliant," he said with a smile.
Azzanadra beamed. "Thank you, my Lord."
18-Nov-2008 04:22:56
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