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Entry 13:
Date: 4th of Cuimhne
 
Experiment 13:
Subject: Pyrocrystalline Infernium
 
I have uncovered the most perilous element yet: Pyrocrystalline Infernium. Its volatile nature, akin to the fiery depths of the Elemental Plane of Fire, threatens to consume my sanity. The ethereal energies it emits seem to mock me, dancing with malicious glee. I am driven by an insatiable desire to understand these elements, but I fear that their relentless hold on my mind is pushing me closer to the precipice of madness.
 
Tangential Thought:
Whispers plague my thoughts, taunting me with shadows of doubts. The walls of reason tremble, threatening to crumble under the weight of these elemental mysteries. I toil relentlessly, haunted by the fear that my sanity will unravel before the culmination of my work. Time slips through my fingers like quicksilver, and I must hasten, for I know not how long I can resist the encroaching chaos.
 
Entry 14:
Date: 12th of Cuimhne
 
Experiment 14:
Subject: Umbral Crystallos
 
The Umbral Crystallos... its dark allure beckons me further into the abyss of my own mind. Shadows coil around me, seeping into my every thought. Yet, I press on, determined to uncover its arcane secrets. I find solace in its presence, for in its enigmatic depths, I sense the echoes of forgotten planes, realms cloaked in eternal darkness. But the weight of my discoveries grows heavier, and the boundaries between reality and illusion blur.
 
Tangential Thought:
Paranoia slithers through my veins, poisoning reason with its venomous whispers. Doubt becomes my constant companion, while fear gnaws at the fringes of my consciousness. I must not succumb to this encroaching madness. The elements hold the key, the answers I seek, but at what cost? Will I unravel before I can unlock the true nature of these unstable forces? Only time will tell, but time is no longer my ally.

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Date: Unsure

I can feel it. The darkness is closing in, encroaching upon my fragile mind. Shadows whisper their malevolent secrets, mocking my sanity. They coil around my thoughts, tightening their grip with each passing moment. I am drowning in this abyss, consumed by an ominous force that seeks to claim me.

I... I must find a way to escape its clutches. The eldritch horrors that await me in the depths of my own consciousness... I cannot bear the weight of their presence any longer. The darkness creeps closer, suffocating my reason, feeding on my fears. Its eyes, glowing with sinister intent, haunt my every waking moment.

But... but there is hope. Yes, I can still pursue my research. The elemental magics beckon, promising answers and power. If only I can grasp them, unlock their secrets, perhaps I can shield myself from this encroaching darkness. There is still time, fleeting as it may be, to harness the very forces that threaten to consume me.

I shall delve deeper into the mysteries of the elements, forging ahead with unwavering determination. The path may be treacherous, and the perils that await me unfathomable, but I must press on. The elemental realms hold the key, the salvation I seek.

In my research, I will find the means to resist the encroaching darkness, to defy the lurking malevolence that seeks to claim my soul. I will become the master of these arcane forces, wielding them as both weapon and shield. For the sake of my own sanity, and perhaps for the fate of all existence, I shall continue my studies unabated.

Note: The darkness... it lingers at the edge of my thoughts. No matter. I shall overcome it. There is much work to be done, and I will not allow myself to be consumed by irrational fears. Onward, Aeliana Ravenshade, in pursuit of the elemental magics that hold the answers I seek!

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