Doug stumbled upon a small village in the midst of a forest. The village was in disrepair, with buildings falling apart and crops withering in the fields. The villagers looked tired and discouraged.
Doug approached the village head, a kindly old man named Lorrimor. "Good day, sir," Doug greeted him. "I couldn't help but notice that your village is in need of help. I am an expert in civil engineering and I would like to offer my services."
Lorrimor looked at Doug skeptically. "Why would you want to help us? What's in it for you?"
"I am a man who likes to help others," Doug said, smiling. "I have a natural talent for building and I believe I can make a difference here. I would like to help you and your village, in exchange for a place to stay and some food."
Lorrimor considered Doug's offer, then finally nodded. "Very well. We could use your help. The village is in dire need of rebuilding, and I am sure you will be a great asset to us."
With that, Doug and the villagers got to work, rebuilding the town. As Doug worked, he found that he had a natural talent for magic. He could feel the power within him, waiting to be unleashed.
One day, as Doug was working on a new building, he heard a voice behind him. "Impressive," the voice said. Doug turned to see a mysterious figure standing behind him. The figure introduced himself as Alaric, a master of magic.
Alaric watched Doug intently as he worked, studying his movements and the way he used his magic. Finally, he approached Doug. "I have been watching you, Doug," Alaric said. "I am impressed by your abilities. You have a natural talent for magic."
Alaric then produced a small, glowing orb from his pocket. "This is a magic test device," he said. "It will show us the extent of your abilities and help us determine your level of mastery."
Doug took the orb from Alaric, feeling its power in his hands. He focused his magic on the orb, willing it to glow brighter. To his amazement, the orb responded, glowing with a brilliant light.
Alaric watched in amazement as Doug's magic grew stronger and stronger. Finally, he took the orb back from Doug and studied it intently. "Your abilities are truly remarkable," Alaric said. "You are an absolute high status mage. I have never seen such raw talent in all my years as a master of magic."
With that, Alaric offered to teach Doug more about magic and incantations, in exchange for his help in developing the village. Doug was overjoyed at the offer. He had been searching for a way to harness his magic, and Alaric was the perfect teacher. He agreed to the deal, and he and Alaric began their journey together, exploring the magical world and helping those in need.
As they worked, Alaric taught Doug more about magic and incantations. Doug was fascinated by the intricacies of magic, and he learned quickly. He was soon able to cast spells that he never thought possible, using his magic to speed up the construction process.
The village was soon thriving, with new buildings and crops thriving in the fields. The villagers were overjoyed, and they threw a celebration in honor of Doug and Alaric. Doug felt a sense of pride that he had never experienced before.