Ezekiels class all stands up chattering amongst themselves he turns around. "So, as you were saying Miss Elaine?" His classmates quiet down behind him as they start to listen.
"Ah, yes," Elaine clears her throat, "as i was saying a summoned beast is only temporarily in the mortal realm, as we call it. Once the battle ends they normally return. Summoned beasts can be tamed and groomed into powerful assets. Now as for contracted beasts, you must first learn to traverse to the Summoners realm. This is with your own body and not advised untell youve reached a certain point in your training. Contracted beasts are generally humanoid or highly intelligent creatures capable of communication, and they have specific things they want before they will agree to become Soulbound to you. Soulbinding is another Spiritual Art of a fairly hogh level, and at times these beasts will wish to fight or simply agree to help you if they find your aspirations to be similiar to their own. For example, I've trained my spiritual arts for all my life to become as strong as possible and protect the people from danger. All in hopes that i can keep others from experiencing the things that i did as a child, however thats a story for another time." She sighs twirling her hair around one finger, "To sum it up Contracted Beasts are a summoners closest ally and are very powerful. Once a soulbind has been made they will rest within you, their lifeforce tied to your own, and can come out to assist you at anytime. I will refrain from summoning my own as she is…very peculiar around others."
"Interesting, so i assume the three of you will be a rough introduction before we learn more or decide on what abilities we would like to learn?" I ask as i look to the King
"Yes, quite perceptive of you. This is a simple introductory exhibit for you young men and woman."
The knight in red and black armor steps froward from beside the king, "Although it would seem my leige has mispoken, when he called you all heroes you all will have a choice. It is our beleif that heroes not only fight the monsters and criminals, but they may have insightful ways to transform our agriculture, finances and marketing."
I glance at the king expecting some kind of rebuttal for the words his knight had just used. "Who are you?" I ask simply, the words hanging in the air as a long silence fills the room.
The man suddenly starts laughing, the sound rining throughout the throneroom. "My name is Raphael, Head Knight of his majesties Royal guards, the final shield of defense against any outsiders. Ever member you see lined along the walls are top notch swordsmen and Spiritual arts users."
My eyes widen a bit as i smirk, "im sorry for the demeanor i showed earlier, i wasnt expecting someone who spoke so impudently towards the king to be someone so honorable."
Chuckling the man walks down to meet us, "Impudent, thats a very adept term to describe my actions." He sticks his hand out, "i assume you thought i was the spoiled crown prince so i take no offense. It is good to meet you Ezekiel."
I take his hand and shake it firmly, "likewise, i think me and my friend Isaac will get along just fine with you."
Isaac walks up and shakes his hand in turn, "Names Isaac, im not as into midevil fiction as Ezekiel here so I dont think nearly half the shit i say will make much sense, but nice to meet cha."
"Yes, your leader is doing a fine job of speaking on all of your behalf, although" he leans in dropping his voice, "I think Elaine's head will explode if he continues calling her 'miss' dont you agree?"
Isaac laughs, "she turns into a cherub as soon as the word Miss leaves his mouth, Isabella may have to watch out for the competition."
I calmly grip Isaacs shoulder, "My my saying questionable things already, I might have to bury you sooner than expected."
Isaac looks over at me a mock expression of horror on his face, "Ooh great and powerful leader, please show mercy upon my foolish soul," he dramatically drops to his knees holding his palms together he bows his head rocking back and forth.
I rap my knuckle on his scalp, "Quit it, I think your scaring everyone into thinking im a demon."
"I find you quite dreamy actually," Elaine said her hair covering most of her face, however the tips of her ears are bright red.
"Miss Elaine I think we should carry on with the other two explanations," I say quickly, a murderous intent looms from Isabella as she gently tugs on my shirt. I break into a cold sweat. "So Master Lito, what exactly was that technique you used to heal us earlier,"
"Ah, that was a simple magic healing circle, there exists four basic magic types. Which all have higher forms of comprehension, mana density and efficiency factor into how powerful the spell casting becomes." Walking to the middle of the floor four simply circles appear, a deep brown circle with a spike of rocks erupts from the ground froma. Red curcle a gout of flame burst forth, from a light blue curcle comes a mist of water and another purple circle forms with electricity crackling. "Earth can be used only externally for either attack of defence purposes. Many close range Spiritual artists will create harden armor from rocks and steel, which is a higher from of comprehension allows you to manipulate and even create metal from simple dirt, as for fire, well i wish there was something special it does but it simply becomes more and more powerful as your comprehension and mana control grow. Water may form ice and lightning may be used to strike from a distance, create weapons or even accelerate the electric impulses that effect the muscles in your body."
Chattering and applause sounds from behind me as everyone watchs the demonstration. I tilt my head and raise my hand.
"Ezekiel yes? Speak freely."
"I just have one question, are there forbiden or dark magics? Such as raising the undead or death magics?"
Master Lito looks at me long and hard. "I beleive what you speak of are what we call the seven sins. Theres many different magics that offspring from them. Which you will begin learning about all dufferent spells structures and casting once the entrance exams have begun. Now I beleive we have one more demonstration and that is for knight training." Master lito waves his hands, causing shutters to slide up on both sides of us all along the throne room. The thundering of hundreds of feet stepping out in unison echoes throughout the chamber.
We all turn and look at the knights in armor if varying styles, all colored with black and red. From the groups two men and a woman step forwards. Facing the king they all three bow down.
"You may rise," King jacob states with a simple wave of his hand.
The three commandants step forward, all three bowing their heads, "Hail heroes,"
I look around then realizing ive been voluntold into doing the talking, I step forward. Isabella and Isaac follow suit, i mimic the kings manerisms, "You may rise," I say motioning my hand. I scratch the back of my head nervously glancing around. I relax a little when i see none of them look up at me offended. "My name is Ezekiel, to my right is isaac, I say lightly patting his back and to my left is Isabella." I say realizing her hand is hanging onto my shirt.
A man dressed in leather armor with a shortsword and dagger strapped to his waist, carrying a bow on his back steps forwards. "Welcome, Ezekiel, isabella and Isaac. Introductions are in order but for the sake of time well have to learn the rest of your names in the classes. My name is Johnathan, im the current Head Ranger. My primary duties are scouting and stealth. Not to far from an assassins duties i guess, he laughs and reaches out. I smile and shake his hand.
Turning my head I see the woman has stepped forwards dressed in what looks like fur armor that exposes her chest and arms, all colored in with symbols, or tattooes of some kind.
"Heroes, my name is Valeria. My race is a warrior tribe, after being freed from slavery from the Alucians, we have pledged ourselves to King Jacob and his royal lineage." She stands forward patting a closed fist over her heart. I smile but mimic the gesture.
"I beleive I said this earlier, when you all weren't here. However if i do something incorrect please dont be offended as im not certain of the meaning behind your customs." I say nodding to all of them.
Valeria tilts her head, "It is an honor to be recognized as a fellow warrior by a hero. That is what this gesture means."
"Interesting", I say turning as the last of the three steps forwards.
"Ezekiel, my name is Adam, leader of the royal knights."
"Hmm, so you have subterfuge/ranged attack prowess with the rangers, brawler clan warriors, and royal conscripts I say looking to the king."
"Yes this is the leader of every militaint faction at our current disposal," King jacobs voice carries through the throne room as he stands. He slowly walks down. "In a months time, there will be an enrollment window opening in the Lunar academy. All factions have teachers there for you to learn from, in the meantime you can start training and experimenting with the different groups to begin to learn where you would like to enter.