Narrative/Video

[higitus_figitus]

It had been far too long now. Over five days since he had last heard anything from The Dreamfinder. His own magics had shown that the man was not even in Main Street! An enormous danger to all of them but more so to Blair himself. As it was, even the Mirror Portal had begun to malfunction without it's builder to maintain it.

A quiet inquiry had been sent out through the Land, to be on the look out for The Dreamfinder. Any news was to be sent straight to Merlin or Hades...none had come. Which was why he now sat at his table, staring at his own small communication mirror.

There was evidence of the old walkway to Tiki Oasis having been used. No one had used it since the Oasis had become the Dark Jungles. Whatever survivors having been the last ones through ages ago. It was a rather long shot but, Merlin had nothing else to go on.

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[The video turns on to show a very grumpy looking Merlin.]

I am calling all Sorcerer's Apprentices that are currently with in the Magic Kingdoms. I am afraid I have rather worrisome news.

[He rubs the bridge of his nose.]

It seems that The Dreamfinder, has gone missing. I am assuming it has been of his own power but, as he is still a new Kingdom Spirit, and the last Kingdom Spirit, I am afraid he will find himself in great danger.

So I am asking for volunteers. I need to send you out into the Dark Jungles to find the Dreamfinder or else the last beat of imagination this place has will be snuffed out and everything we have been working towards will be destroyed.

[His voice grew far more grim.]

That includes your own worlds. If The Corrosion destroys Main Street, then there is nothing left between it and your worlds. And...once it leaves the Kingdoms- it can not be stopped. If you wish to volunteer please, let me know.

The fate of Imagination is in your hands, Apprentices. Do with that, what you will.

[end feed.]

Comments

[blessedarethebookmakers]

Oh dear! I wonder what happened to him? [he can't help but worry about the poor boy] Do you think someone took him? Or did he get lost somehow?

[regardless of why!]

I'll certainly do my best to help! I've been practicing my miracles, you know, and I've become a bit good at it though I'm afraid I do get more tired than I ought. Still, I will do my best.

[higitus_figitus]

With that boy it could be anything, but I'm nearly convinced he did this on his own.

[He grumbled but nodded, letting Aziraphale know that he was still listening.]

That will change as you gain more Sparks, Mr. Aziraphale, all in due time. This may be a good opportunity for it.

[blessedarethebookmakers]

I'm...not quite sure I understand. How can one gain more 'sparks'? Surely it's... we already have one?

[higitus_figitus]

Yes, you've your own Spark- but through out the Kingdoms there are small bits of Sparks that are created by the Magic Kingdoms. They aren't very strong on their own, poor things, but they will strengthen your own Spark considerably.

[blessedarethebookmakers]

Are they physical? Do we er... wear them? Or... ingest them? Or... [he's trying to wrap his brain around this new piece of information and failing considerably]

[higitus_figitus]

No, no, not at all.

[At least not for the Apprentices.]

They are simply bits of existence made up of the same energy as your own Sparks. Imagination. They will simply feel like a rush of warmth to your heart, and that will be it. But you will see an increase in your own abilities.

[blessedarethebookmakers]

Oh so they are rather like bits of free floating creation energy.

[higitus_figitus]

Hmmm, in many more words, yes. That's exactly what they are.

[blessedarethebookmakers]

Interesting. Well I certainly won't say no if it helps! It's pretty difficult to make it on your own.

[higitus_figitus]

That is the main concern, but! If all of work at it, there is bound to be some noticeable change sooner rather than later.

[takeitsleazy]

[don't mind him, he's just listening intently because this is relevant to his interests]

[blessedarethebookmakers]

Well, I should hope so! I intend to work at this very hard and with any luck, we'll be out by Christmas.

[higitus_figitus]

[That is inspiring. Merlin is not really a pessimist, but he is also one to look firmly in reality.]

I hope as much, Mr. Aziraphale, I do hope as much.