Dark Magic

TSoNM 01/24 Dark magic has been a draw for magical beings since the beginning of time. Think about what you know about humans: they try to live wholesome lives, but they are constantly drawn to their dark sides. Drinking, drugs, murder, anger, rage—they are all forms of dark energy. Even the best of the humans can fall victim to their temptations. Dark magic is no different.” “But what kind of dark magic?” “Every kind,” Xander stated bluntly, leaning forward. “The dark areas of our underground cities are crawling with people like Rhazdon, those who crave the dark magic and have given their souls to it in exchange for worldly pleasures. The magic can turn on them at any time, and works through every living creature. There are potions that will turn the kindest magical being into a bloodthirsty beast. There are poisons, spells, and mind control. There are those who would strike you dead with a forbidden curse and never blink an eye. There are creatures we thought long lost even on Oriceran that slink through the shadows, even royalty that has long since been forgotten.” “It has always been known that light is attracted to dark. They pull and push against each other and one cannot survive without the other. What is less talked about is...dark is almost always attracted to dark. Maybe those kids should ask themselves why they attracted the dark wizards? They don’t come out for just anything.” “They weren’t trying to bully us or scare us, they were trying to kill us. The magic they were using—I’ve seen it before.” “It was dark magic.” “Yes, but they used it like grown wizards and witches would. They were sent there; I know it. And when they returned losers, the sky darkened. It was a sign from whoever sent them out there for us.” Why would anyone go out of their way to kill some weird magical kids and two orphans?” “They weren’t sent out for all of us, just me," Alison said.