"WAKE!"
A voice boomed in my head.
I awoke in a dimly lit room, the smell of old brick and stagnant water in the air.
Only a source of light peering from a
small window high up on the wall.
I notice that I am lying on a
simple mattress on the floor, and
the walls are made of rough stone
The room is empty aside from a
wooden door with ornate carvings and a rusted iron lock. I vaguely remember how
I got here, a voice started to echo in my mind, " Ghov, you will save them." I decide to stand up and inspect
mattress. It's small and thin, but
sturdy enough to support my
weight. I dragged it over to the
window, and with a bit of effort
I manage to climb on top of it to
peer out. I see that I am in a large
castle, surrounded by high walls
and a moat. I see knights
patrolling the walls and a bustling
medieval village beyond the horizon. The
village is surrounded by fields and
forests. It's as if I am in the
middle of a medieval world, I've read about adventures of the old knights in books in masters study, it had to of worked!
Suddenly, a voice comes from
behind the door. "Hey, you, prisoner! Get away from the window!" I shouted through the
door, with confidence but a hint of
confusion, "What year is it?"
After a moment's pause, the
voice replies, "It is the year of our
Lord, 1332. But that's none of
your concern! Get away from the
window, or I'Il be forced to come in
there and handle you myself!" I carefully climb down from the window, making sure not to
injure myself. As I landed on the
ground, I mutter to myself,"So
it worked! I'm able to control the
flow of time?!" I call to the voice on the other side of the door with such certainty.
However, when I attempt to
order the man behind the door,
"Scvien, unlock the door. I have
work to attend to," the voice
responds, "Who is Scvien? You
must be confused. I am a guard of
this castle, and you are a prisoner.
I will not tolerate any further
disobedience. Stay away from the
window!" I could tell from his tone that he was serious and slightly confused about me attempting to call out a name.
I decided to test out my abilities. I concentrate for a moment,
focusing my energy on the door.
Suddenly, the wood begins to
decay and crumble apart. The
guard on the other side is startled
and steps back, but before he can
react further, I freeze him in
place with a gesture
As I stood there, I had a rush
of power, a new voice interrupts
your thoughts. From down the hall,
a man's voice booms, "Come now, let's not get too carried away."
I turned to see a figure standing
at the end of the hallway, dressed
in rich robes and surrounded by a
faint aura of blue light. His eyes
seem to glow with a similar color.
"What do you want?" I ask,
feeling a bit of trepidation
The man glides towards you with a
regal air. "I am Timoiud, the ruler of
this land and a powerful sorcerer.
You, my friend, have stumbled upon
something that is not meant for
your eyes. Come with me, and all
will be explained in due time."