" Mages are individuals/creatures who possess magical abilities and skills, using arcane knowledge and spells to manipulate reality and cast various types of magic. They might specialize in different schools of magic such as elemental, necromancy, illusion, or healing, each with its own unique set of spells and powers. Mages are often characterized by their use of spellbooks, wands, staves, or other magical tools to channel their abilities."
"so there are different types of mages?"
"Yes"
"Can mages use their magic to fight?"
"Hassan is a mage too"
That wasn't the answer I was expecting to hear but it was an answer. It made my heart sink in bitter jealousy. Hassan's attribute when upgraded turned into a lethal weapon that could be used in a fight.
"Hassan, did you use magic to turn yourself into a badass fighter?" I asked
The usual reluctance to talk was back because it took him time to talk and when he did he wasn't answering my question.
"What's our plan going to be like? "
"That's what I'm on already"
"How would these questions help?" Sky asked. It seemed as if I was the only one who believed that working together was better than allowing Hassan to do all the work.
"I need all of us to know what we can and can't do. Moving into that place like this ... As humans... That's just crazy. You saw what happened with those creatures when they saw you. Mind you those hunters were barely bothered when they saw Andy. Walking in there is like pouring bread crumbs out in the open and hoping the pigeons don't feed on it."
I paused to catch my breath and to listen for any reaction before continuing.
"Which hunters? Is Andy the creature whose mind you invaded?" Sky was confused and rightfully so. She hadn't seen what the instructor had named those creatures like Hassan and I did.
"Yeah, those creatures that attacked us last are hunters... Even if you're super strong how would you fight all those creatures? So we need to know about our attributes and all the information you guys know. I would also share everything I have that could help. We are basically all we got in this strange place"
I couldn't see their faces but I hoped they were moved by my long talk.
"That's a good idea" Sky whispered "but we have to remember to talk in low voices"
"Hassan, what do you think?"
"That's okay"
From what they said, they had the same attributes and it was 'MAGE' but there was a bracket next to the word 'MAGE' and what was written in the bracket differed for them.
Hassan had necromancer inscribed in his and Sky had 'healer ' Inscribed next.
They were both mages but of different specialties.
The healer mage also had its description below the description of the general mages.
[Healer mages possess magical abilities that focus on healing, restoration, and support. These mages typically use spells and abilities to mend wounds, cure ailments, and provide support to their allies during battles or challenging situations.]
[Necromancer mages are spellcasters who focus on the dark and forbidden arts of necromancy. They use their magical abilities to manipulate death and the forces of the afterlife. These mages are often skilled in raising and controlling undead creatures, communing with spirits, and casting spells that deal with life force and decay. ]
Sky was a class one healer mage whose statistics were barely better than mine.
ATTRIBUTES: Mage (Healer)
Tier: class one (Ordinary healer mage)
COINS; 500
PLAYER STATISTICS:
HP: 40
MP: 120
Physical damage reduction:{Not available}
Magical damage reduction: { 5%}
Strength: 7
Agility: 6
Speed: 9
Stamina: 7
Attack: 9
Defense: 10
Evasion: 15
Fatigue: 40
Intelligence: 50
ARTIFACTS; nil
Hassan was a class one necromancer and had the best stats among the three of us.
ATTRIBUTES: Mage (Necromancer)
Tier: Class one
Exclusive skill: Swordsman(Novice)
COINS; 1000
SILVER GEMS; 2
PLAYER STATISTICS:
HP: 100(+200)
MP: 100 (+200)
Physical damage reduction: {20% (+50%)}
Magical damage reduction: {25% (+50%)}
Strength: 25(+200)
Agility: 20(+200)
Speed: 20 (+200)
Stamina: 50 (+200)
Attack: 30 (+200)
Defense: 10 (+200)
Evasion: 40 (+200)
Fatigue: 50(-200)
Intelligence: 40 (+200)
ARTIFACTS; Ice gladius
" What's an ice gladius?" I asked Hassan
I had an artifact and I knew how lucky I was to find such.
"It's my sword." The way he spoke made it seem like he was holding make some info.
Was there any need to withhold such information? We were all strangers after all. Even with everything we had gone through together, it wasn't wise to be totally trusting of each other.
I proceeded to divulge all of my attributes while excluding the part about having a cloak of invisibility. They didn't need to know that.
"How do you have so many coins?" Sky asked
"I won it in the arena. "
"Were you the number one?" Hassan asked
"Yeah"