*Morpheus pov*
As the spell began to dim and the students calmed down Abara looked at me to continue my portion of the lesson as he had already covered the historical and scientific aspects of the phenomenon.
I stood in front of both classes watching as the students tried to act like they were interested in me and not the beautiful sight off to the side, "Students of both divination and astronomy I'm glad you are able to witness an event such as this in your lifetime. I know my students are interested in what I'm about to teach but, I hope you all find my lesson insightful," I could see some of the students start to focus on me
Sighing I shook my head with a wry smile, "One of the most important things in large-scale and more powerful divination spells is symbolism. What you see outside is possibly one of the strongest astrological symbols a divination master can have, I know I will be taking a glance into the future tonight," I joked
Hearing a few half-hearted chuckles I continued, "The Celestial Cascade is all about alignment, the way the stars and the planets align to create an ethereal beauty one will never forget, what I see on the other hand, and what many of my students will see in the future is magic. I see endless possibilities stretching through the sky, I see ways I can harness this magic like Professor Abara did earlier but instead of a spell I see the future. It's important to learn about these different phenomena and what they do so you are always prepared for the future," I instructed
"For example, using a crystal ball I can channel the glow of magic from the celestial cascade and enhance my vision. Seeing not only further but clearer. Divination masters such as myself are often times also proficient in astronomy. Just as Astrology masters are often knowledgeable about the different effects these planets and stars have on divination. And this example isn't just for these two subjects, as you progress further in your schooling career I hope you think critically about your classes. The similarities, the differences, how they work together, and what you can create from them." I said by now every student and even Abara was focused on my lesson
"Marvelously said, what we wanted to show you all here was not only the sight of a once-in-a-lifetime phenomenon but, the reality of collective knowledge. To gain a mastery in a branch of magic you need to prove you have mastered that branch, I for one didn't feel like I mastered astronomy until I branched off into other subjects and learned how they interacted with the stars. I guess what we are trying to say is just because you like one branch or class better than the rest don't count the others out because they just might help you in the future," Abara added with a bright smile
Clapping my hands in mock excitement I said, "Now, who wants to gaze at the stars!"
Abara and I distributed telescopes for the students and as a class we gazed at the rare sight.
As professors, we interjected once in a while to explain specific things the students might find interesting. Seeing Abara in his natural habitat was enlightening, I must admit when you see the man during dueling club you wonder what he is doing teaching astrology instead of Defense against the dark arts.
Now though, I can see why he is a teacher of astrology, the passion and fervor that seems to possess the man as he talks about the sky is impressive. From the looks of my students, I could tell they were enjoying this lesson which is good because I will be teaching much more difficult stuff soon.
Sighing I looked up at the sky, It was a magical class indeed.
*Narrator pov*
After the class ended Morpheus excused himself and left the castle heading toward the forbidden forest.
The Forbidden Forest undergoes a mesmerizing transformation during the Celestial Cascade. As the celestial bodies align in their rare formation overhead, the forest becomes an enchanted realm veiled in the ethereal glow of the cascading event up above.
The towering trees, their branches stretching like ancient sorcerers' fingers towards the stars, seem to acknowledge the dance above. The luminescent trails of the stars and planets cast a radiant glow upon the forest, creating an otherworldly tapestry of colorful hues – a mirrored reflection of the astral ballet unfolding in the night sky.
Beneath the celestial glow, the Forbidden Forest stirs with magical life. Creatures that typically shun the light emerge, drawn by the mystic energies that permeate the air. Luminescent insects weave through the branches like living stars, creating a ballet on the forest floor. The rustling leaves seem to whisper, echoing the vibrations of the aligned planets and stars.
The Forbidden Forest, notorious for its dangers, takes on an almost reverent atmosphere during the Celestial Cascade. Hidden clearings bathed in celestial light reveal ancient ruins adorned with mystical symbols. The forbidden depths of the forest beckon those who dare to seek a connection between the earthly and the cosmic, as if the celestial alignment unveils a long-forgotten secret.
Morpheus walked through the forest at a peaceful slow tempo. He could see the centaurs off in the distance looking up at the sky completing divinations of their own.
As the alignment reaches its zenith, a hushed silence blankets the Forbidden Forest. The intertwining branches create intricate patterns of shadows.
Morpheus finally stopped in his movements and looked above, he seemed to be perfectly aligned with the stars and planets. Setting down the black obsidian mirror the ethereal light reflected from the stone.
Tonight Morpheus was to perform a spell that could potentially change the tides of the war.
Aligning the obsidian mirror Morpheus next took out the bowl containing the crystals he turned into powder last night.
Taking the cover off Morpheus crouched down on one knee and began to chant, "Inimicos occultos revelare sui" (Hidden enemies reveal thy self)
He began gently covering the mirror in the powder.
"ostende te" (show yourself)
The powder began to move around as if possessed.
"revelare quod est absconditum" (reveal what is hidden)
The ethereal glow intensified as the powder started to create an image.
"ad oculos meos ut videam" (for my eyes to see)
As the last words left his mouth the mirror was no longer a mirror instead the crystal powder covered the surface creating a map.
Specifically a map of Morpheus's enemies.
The spell ritual Morpheus just used was a strong scrying spell. With the aid of the celestial cascade Morpheus was able to break through the anti-divination wards revealing the general locations of his enemies.
Looking at the sky Morpheus had a brilliant smile etched onto his face, he needed this.
A low chuckle left Morpheus's lips as he muttered, "Magic wants me to win,"
Standing he took the mirror turned map in his hands, the powder that looked like it could fall off at any moment stuck to the maps surface like glue.
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