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#51 · September 27, 2024, 11:41 pm

Quote from Naaga on September 27, 2024, 11:41 pm
Marcus Prince’s POV – 2001

The morning air was crisp as I walked through the vast grounds of the Prince estate, a sprawling collection of stone buildings and immaculate gardens that had been in the family for centuries. The trees swayed gently, their leaves casting intricate shadows on the gravel path, but my mind was elsewhere—on a certain distant cousin of mine, who was more of an enigma than a relative.

Draven was, as usual, nowhere to be seen. Not at first, at least. That didn’t surprise me. He rarely lingered indoors these days unless absolutely necessary. The weight of something, something that had happened years ago, seemed to drive him, pushing him beyond normal limits, far beyond what anyone would consider reasonable. And I respected that, in a way, even if I didn’t quite understand it.

I eventually found him in the courtyard near the eastern wing, setting up for his morning training. His posture was as rigid as ever, his eyes focused, as though the entire world outside his practice was nothing more than an inconsequential blur. The air around him seemed to hum with tension, as though his very presence exerted a strange pull on reality.

“Draven,” I called, walking toward him. His head snapped up, his eyes momentarily meeting mine with that piercing intensity I’d grown used to. He didn’t exactly smile, but there was a flicker of acknowledgment.

“Marcus,” he replied, his voice calm yet distant. “Is it time for the household duties?”

“Nearly,” I said, folding my arms as I stood a few paces away from him. “There’s some organizing to do later—something about the Prince family vaults, I believe. The usual routine, really. But I assume you’re about to… train first?”

Draven nodded, his gaze already drifting back to the task at hand. “Just a bit,” he muttered, his tone more focused than casual. “I need to work on my movement. I’m still not quick enough—still not precise enough.”

I glanced at the various weapons and training dummies scattered around him, a familiar sight by now. It was hard to imagine anyone thinking they weren’t ‘quick’ or ‘precise’ after watching Draven. But then again, Draven wasn’t like anyone else. Not since that day in London.

I watched as he strapped on his gloves, his movements deliberate but weighed down by something unseen. Something heavy. "Don’t push yourself too hard," I said, knowing full well it was pointless advice. "You'll need your energy later."

Draven didn’t reply immediately, just continued preparing. His silence wasn’t rude, it was just… him. His mind was somewhere else entirely—probably on that elusive goal he’d been chasing since London. Since that incident.

With a sigh, I clapped him on the shoulder. "I'll leave you to it, then. I'll see you later." He gave a brief nod, and that was the end of our conversation. I walked away, feeling the ground crunch beneath my boots as I moved toward the distant side of the estate.

From a safe distance, I turned back, unable to resist watching him train.

He was brutal in his movements, striking the dummies with calculated ferocity, his wand a blur of motion as he executed spell after spell in rapid succession. Then came the physical exercises—lunges, rolls, and footwork drills that were so fast and fluid, they barely seemed human. Sweat glistened on his brow, his breaths coming in sharp, controlled bursts. Each movement was precise, each spell perfectly cast, yet there was an underlying frustration in the way he carried himself.

I leaned against one of the stone pillars, arms crossed, silently observing. He was relentless, never allowing himself even a moment's rest. And I knew why. London. That night when everything had gone wrong. When Draven had faced something—someone—that forced him to confront his own limits in a way he hadn’t before.

That night had left a mark on him, deeper than any physical scar. It had shattered the illusion of his invincibility. No matter how strong he was, no matter how skilled, there was always something out there stronger. That realization had been a wall—immovable, towering. And ever since, Draven had been trying to break through it, like a man trapped in his own shadow.

I understood his need to grow, to become something greater. We all had our ambitions, our reasons for wanting to be more than we were. But Draven? His was different. His was about redemption, about proving something to himself.

“He’s too hard on himself,” I muttered to no one in particular, my voice lost in the soft rustle of the wind. I watched him execute another devastating spell, obliterating a dummy with precision. “He’s felt his limits, and now he’s desperate to tear them down.”

But then, maybe that was what he needed. To push himself to the edge and then leap beyond it. And if anyone could do it, it was Draven. There was something inside him, something raw, something waiting. I could feel it in the way he moved, the way he trained, the way he carried himself after London.

A quiet smile tugged at my lips as I turned to leave, my thoughts drifting to what was coming. The time was fast approaching when Draven would realize the truth about himself. Not just the truth of his power, but the truth of his potential. He was no ordinary wizard. He never had been.

I could sense it. And soon, he would too.

“The strongest in the world…” I murmured as I walked back inside, the words tasting like prophecy on my tongue. Draven’s moment of realization was coming. The day he would rise above the shadow of his limits and emerge into something far, far greater.

Marcus Prince’s POV – 2001

The morning air was crisp as I walked through the vast grounds of the Prince estate, a sprawling collection of stone buildings and immaculate gardens that had been in the family for centuries. The trees swayed gently, their leaves casting intricate shadows on the gravel path, but my mind was elsewhere—on a certain distant cousin of mine, who was more of an enigma than a relative.

Draven was, as usual, nowhere to be seen. Not at first, at least. That didn’t surprise me. He rarely lingered indoors these days unless absolutely necessary. The weight of something, something that had happened years ago, seemed to drive him, pushing him beyond normal limits, far beyond what anyone would consider reasonable. And I respected that, in a way, even if I didn’t quite understand it.

I eventually found him in the courtyard near the eastern wing, setting up for his morning training. His posture was as rigid as ever, his eyes focused, as though the entire world outside his practice was nothing more than an inconsequential blur. The air around him seemed to hum with tension, as though his very presence exerted a strange pull on reality.

“Draven,” I called, walking toward him. His head snapped up, his eyes momentarily meeting mine with that piercing intensity I’d grown used to. He didn’t exactly smile, but there was a flicker of acknowledgment.

“Marcus,” he replied, his voice calm yet distant. “Is it time for the household duties?”

“Nearly,” I said, folding my arms as I stood a few paces away from him. “There’s some organizing to do later—something about the Prince family vaults, I believe. The usual routine, really. But I assume you’re about to… train first?”

Draven nodded, his gaze already drifting back to the task at hand. “Just a bit,” he muttered, his tone more focused than casual. “I need to work on my movement. I’m still not quick enough—still not precise enough.”

I glanced at the various weapons and training dummies scattered around him, a familiar sight by now. It was hard to imagine anyone thinking they weren’t ‘quick’ or ‘precise’ after watching Draven. But then again, Draven wasn’t like anyone else. Not since that day in London.

I watched as he strapped on his gloves, his movements deliberate but weighed down by something unseen. Something heavy. "Don’t push yourself too hard," I said, knowing full well it was pointless advice. "You'll need your energy later."

Draven didn’t reply immediately, just continued preparing. His silence wasn’t rude, it was just… him. His mind was somewhere else entirely—probably on that elusive goal he’d been chasing since London. Since that incident.

With a sigh, I clapped him on the shoulder. "I'll leave you to it, then. I'll see you later." He gave a brief nod, and that was the end of our conversation. I walked away, feeling the ground crunch beneath my boots as I moved toward the distant side of the estate.

From a safe distance, I turned back, unable to resist watching him train.

He was brutal in his movements, striking the dummies with calculated ferocity, his wand a blur of motion as he executed spell after spell in rapid succession. Then came the physical exercises—lunges, rolls, and footwork drills that were so fast and fluid, they barely seemed human. Sweat glistened on his brow, his breaths coming in sharp, controlled bursts. Each movement was precise, each spell perfectly cast, yet there was an underlying frustration in the way he carried himself.

I leaned against one of the stone pillars, arms crossed, silently observing. He was relentless, never allowing himself even a moment's rest. And I knew why. London. That night when everything had gone wrong. When Draven had faced something—someone—that forced him to confront his own limits in a way he hadn’t before.

That night had left a mark on him, deeper than any physical scar. It had shattered the illusion of his invincibility. No matter how strong he was, no matter how skilled, there was always something out there stronger. That realization had been a wall—immovable, towering. And ever since, Draven had been trying to break through it, like a man trapped in his own shadow.

I understood his need to grow, to become something greater. We all had our ambitions, our reasons for wanting to be more than we were. But Draven? His was different. His was about redemption, about proving something to himself.

“He’s too hard on himself,” I muttered to no one in particular, my voice lost in the soft rustle of the wind. I watched him execute another devastating spell, obliterating a dummy with precision. “He’s felt his limits, and now he’s desperate to tear them down.”

But then, maybe that was what he needed. To push himself to the edge and then leap beyond it. And if anyone could do it, it was Draven. There was something inside him, something raw, something waiting. I could feel it in the way he moved, the way he trained, the way he carried himself after London.

A quiet smile tugged at my lips as I turned to leave, my thoughts drifting to what was coming. The time was fast approaching when Draven would realize the truth about himself. Not just the truth of his power, but the truth of his potential. He was no ordinary wizard. He never had been.

I could sense it. And soon, he would too.

“The strongest in the world…” I murmured as I walked back inside, the words tasting like prophecy on my tongue. Draven’s moment of realization was coming. The day he would rise above the shadow of his limits and emerge into something far, far greater.

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#52 · October 6, 2024, 12:58 am

Quote from Naaga on October 6, 2024, 12:58 am
Draven Snape’s POV – 1999: The Inner Lunatic Battle

The air was thick with tension as I crept toward the clearing. Every sense was heightened, every muscle taut, ready to strike. Layla’s face flashed in my mind, pushing me forward through the shadows. I could hear the low mutterings of the Lunatic cultists, the sick undertones of their ritualistic chanting filling the night. The clearing ahead of me was lit by the cold glow of a twisted magical fire, and the hostages, including Layla, were bound near its center.

My heartbeat quickened. I’m coming.

I stepped into the clearing, wand raised. The moment the cultists saw me, their chants ceased, eyes filled with shock and a creeping realization of who had come for them.

"Let them go," I commanded, my voice steady but filled with the promise of violence.

At the center of the group stood the Inner Lunatic, his black eyes gleaming under the firelight. He was tall, his presence menacing, draped in dark robes embroidered with sigils of madness and death. His smile twisted into something almost gleeful.

“Draven Snape,” he hissed, his voice like a snake’s whisper. “I had hoped you would come. I wanted you to see the moment I transcend.” He gestured toward the hostages, his wand crackling with dark magic. "You're too late. The demon has already touched me.”

My gaze flicked to Layla—her eyes were wide with terror, but she was alive. Focus. I need to get her out.

I gripped my wand tightly and fired a quick spell before he could finish his gloating. "Confringo!" I yelled. The fiery explosion hit one of the cultists directly, sending him crashing into a nearby tree.

The others scattered, their hands scrambling for their wands. They were nothing—pawns. But the Inner Lunatic… he would be different.

He deflected my next spell easily with a sweep of his wand. Protego Totalis, his shield shimmering as my hex collided with it and fizzled out. “You’ll have to do better than that, Snape!”

I wasted no time. “Tenebris Lacerum!” I cast an original spell of my own, a dark rippling shockwave of slicing magical energy that tore through the air toward him. Dark arcs of shadow cut through the night, shredding the earth as they barreled toward their target.

The Inner Lunatic dodged with unnatural speed, conjuring shadowy serpents from the ground. "Let's see if you can handle this!" He raised his arms, and the serpents lashed toward me, their fangs dripping with venomous magic.

“Serpens Dissolvo!” I shouted, countering with a charm that dissolved the summoned creatures into nothingness. The serpents evaporated mid-strike, their magic disintegrating in the air before they could reach me.

He growled in frustration, then began muttering low incantations under his breath. The air around him shifted, dark tendrils of power swirling ominously as he raised both hands to the sky.

He’s summoning it.

The ground trembled as a wave of dark energy surged around him, his body twisting unnaturally. His skin turned a sickly gray, and his eyes bled pure darkness. Horns erupted from his head, his frame swelling grotesquely as demonic power flooded into him.

“I am no longer merely human,” he growled, his voice now deep and guttural, the sound of a demon’s rage. “You’re too late. You can’t stop me.”

I barely flinched. “I’ve seen worse.”

He lunged toward me, his speed almost blurring as he sent a torrent of dark flames my way. “Incendio Aeternum!” he roared, the cursed fire tearing through the clearing like a wildfire.

“Glacius Maxima!” I countered, slashing my wand through the air. A massive wall of ice erupted before me, the cursed flames crashing into it with a deafening hiss. Steam and ice shards flew through the air, blinding us both for a moment.

As the steam cleared, I saw him moving again, this time casting a bolt of crackling dark lightning. "Cruciatum Fulmen!" he yelled.

I spun out of its path, barely dodging as it scorched the earth where I had stood. Too strong to face head-on now.

I couldn’t outlast him in this state, but I could outthink him. I had to wait for an opening. His power, vast as it was, would burn through him quickly if I could just survive long enough.

I weaved around him, casting distraction spells to keep him off-balance. “Reducto!” I aimed at the ground beneath him, sending chunks of earth flying up and forcing him to stumble back. Then, I struck.

“Sectumprostra!” I called out, a modified version of the infamous Sectumsempra, specifically designed for foes with magical defenses. Thin, invisible slashes of pure magic tore toward him, bypassing shields and defenses that would normally stop standard curses.

He roared as the slashes hit, carving through his demonic form and ripping into his skin. Dark ichor spilled from the wounds, his flesh peeling back in grotesque ribbons.

“You’ll pay for that!” he snarled, but his steps faltered. His demon-infused body was starting to break down under the strain.

I closed in for the kill. “Sectumsempra Draconis!” I roared, unleashing the full power of the curse. The magic rippled through the air, spiraling like a dragon’s tail as it struck him square in the chest, tearing through his body with ruthless precision.

He screamed, a bloodcurdling sound that echoed into the night as his form was shredded from the inside out. The demon’s essence was torn apart by the force of my curse, his body disintegrating into black smoke and ash.

The fight was over.

I stood panting, the adrenaline still pumping through my veins, but the threat was gone. The Inner Lunatic was nothing but dust on the wind. I looked back toward the hostages, my eyes locking onto Layla. Relief flooded through me as I saw her safe, though shaken.

I moved toward her, my legs heavy but steady. "It’s over," I said quietly as I untied her bonds.

She looked up at me, her eyes wide with a mixture of fear and gratitude. “Thank you,” she whispered, her voice trembling.

I nodded. “Let’s get you all out of here. This isn’t the end of them, but it’s a start.”

Draven Snape’s POV – 1999: The Inner Lunatic Battle

The air was thick with tension as I crept toward the clearing. Every sense was heightened, every muscle taut, ready to strike. Layla’s face flashed in my mind, pushing me forward through the shadows. I could hear the low mutterings of the Lunatic cultists, the sick undertones of their ritualistic chanting filling the night. The clearing ahead of me was lit by the cold glow of a twisted magical fire, and the hostages, including Layla, were bound near its center.

My heartbeat quickened. I’m coming.

I stepped into the clearing, wand raised. The moment the cultists saw me, their chants ceased, eyes filled with shock and a creeping realization of who had come for them.

"Let them go," I commanded, my voice steady but filled with the promise of violence.

At the center of the group stood the Inner Lunatic, his black eyes gleaming under the firelight. He was tall, his presence menacing, draped in dark robes embroidered with sigils of madness and death. His smile twisted into something almost gleeful.

“Draven Snape,” he hissed, his voice like a snake’s whisper. “I had hoped you would come. I wanted you to see the moment I transcend.” He gestured toward the hostages, his wand crackling with dark magic. "You're too late. The demon has already touched me.”

My gaze flicked to Layla—her eyes were wide with terror, but she was alive. Focus. I need to get her out.

I gripped my wand tightly and fired a quick spell before he could finish his gloating. "Confringo!" I yelled. The fiery explosion hit one of the cultists directly, sending him crashing into a nearby tree.

The others scattered, their hands scrambling for their wands. They were nothing—pawns. But the Inner Lunatic… he would be different.

He deflected my next spell easily with a sweep of his wand. Protego Totalis, his shield shimmering as my hex collided with it and fizzled out. “You’ll have to do better than that, Snape!”

I wasted no time. “Tenebris Lacerum!” I cast an original spell of my own, a dark rippling shockwave of slicing magical energy that tore through the air toward him. Dark arcs of shadow cut through the night, shredding the earth as they barreled toward their target.

The Inner Lunatic dodged with unnatural speed, conjuring shadowy serpents from the ground. "Let's see if you can handle this!" He raised his arms, and the serpents lashed toward me, their fangs dripping with venomous magic.

“Serpens Dissolvo!” I shouted, countering with a charm that dissolved the summoned creatures into nothingness. The serpents evaporated mid-strike, their magic disintegrating in the air before they could reach me.

He growled in frustration, then began muttering low incantations under his breath. The air around him shifted, dark tendrils of power swirling ominously as he raised both hands to the sky.

He’s summoning it.

The ground trembled as a wave of dark energy surged around him, his body twisting unnaturally. His skin turned a sickly gray, and his eyes bled pure darkness. Horns erupted from his head, his frame swelling grotesquely as demonic power flooded into him.

“I am no longer merely human,” he growled, his voice now deep and guttural, the sound of a demon’s rage. “You’re too late. You can’t stop me.”

I barely flinched. “I’ve seen worse.”

He lunged toward me, his speed almost blurring as he sent a torrent of dark flames my way. “Incendio Aeternum!” he roared, the cursed fire tearing through the clearing like a wildfire.

“Glacius Maxima!” I countered, slashing my wand through the air. A massive wall of ice erupted before me, the cursed flames crashing into it with a deafening hiss. Steam and ice shards flew through the air, blinding us both for a moment.

As the steam cleared, I saw him moving again, this time casting a bolt of crackling dark lightning. "Cruciatum Fulmen!" he yelled.

I spun out of its path, barely dodging as it scorched the earth where I had stood. Too strong to face head-on now.

I couldn’t outlast him in this state, but I could outthink him. I had to wait for an opening. His power, vast as it was, would burn through him quickly if I could just survive long enough.

I weaved around him, casting distraction spells to keep him off-balance. “Reducto!” I aimed at the ground beneath him, sending chunks of earth flying up and forcing him to stumble back. Then, I struck.

“Sectumprostra!” I called out, a modified version of the infamous Sectumsempra, specifically designed for foes with magical defenses. Thin, invisible slashes of pure magic tore toward him, bypassing shields and defenses that would normally stop standard curses.

He roared as the slashes hit, carving through his demonic form and ripping into his skin. Dark ichor spilled from the wounds, his flesh peeling back in grotesque ribbons.

“You’ll pay for that!” he snarled, but his steps faltered. His demon-infused body was starting to break down under the strain.

I closed in for the kill. “Sectumsempra Draconis!” I roared, unleashing the full power of the curse. The magic rippled through the air, spiraling like a dragon’s tail as it struck him square in the chest, tearing through his body with ruthless precision.

He screamed, a bloodcurdling sound that echoed into the night as his form was shredded from the inside out. The demon’s essence was torn apart by the force of my curse, his body disintegrating into black smoke and ash.

The fight was over.

I stood panting, the adrenaline still pumping through my veins, but the threat was gone. The Inner Lunatic was nothing but dust on the wind. I looked back toward the hostages, my eyes locking onto Layla. Relief flooded through me as I saw her safe, though shaken.

I moved toward her, my legs heavy but steady. "It’s over," I said quietly as I untied her bonds.

She looked up at me, her eyes wide with a mixture of fear and gratitude. “Thank you,” she whispered, her voice trembling.

I nodded. “Let’s get you all out of here. This isn’t the end of them, but it’s a start.”

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#53 · October 14, 2024, 3:24 am

Quote from Naaga on October 14, 2024, 3:24 am
Name: Vagos "The Cursed" Dragosson
Alias: The Dragon Slayer
Affiliation: Lunatic Cultist
Birthplace: Trondheim, Norway
Race: Human (Cursed by Dragon Magic)
Year of Birth: 1972

Background:

Vagos Dragosson was born into a small, secluded tribe in the mountains of Norway, known for its ancient bloodline that claimed descent from dragons. The tribe, colloquially known as the Drakener, revered dragons as divine ancestors, their leaders chosen not by birthright but through a mystical connection with these great beasts. Dragons guarded the secrets of power and were seen as more than just mythical creatures—they were family, protectors, and rulers of the tribe.

From a young age, Vagos showed exceptional combat prowess. He was proud, reckless, and desired to rise above the reverence of the dragons, believing that the power of his tribe lay not in cooperation with dragons, but in their control—or elimination. As his skill grew, so did his ambition. He believed that by killing the most powerful of these dragons, the Elder Dragon Chief, he would ascend to greater strength and earn the right to lead his tribe into a new era of domination.

Against the warnings of his elders, and blinded by arrogance, Vagos set out to slay the tribe’s dragon protector, the Elder Dragon Chief Ragnaruth. The battle was fierce, but Vagos succeeded in killing the ancient beast, his blade piercing through the heart of the dragon. However, Ragnaruth, with his dying breath, cursed Vagos with a dark and terrible magic—a dragon’s wrath intertwined with his soul, ensuring that his power would come at an unbearable cost.

The curse deformed Vagos’s body, twisting him into something that was no longer entirely human. He could summon incredible strength, but each use of his power caused him immense pain, as though the dragon’s vengeance burned through his very veins. His once-proud form became marked by scales, his eyes glowed with an eerie, reptilian light, and his skin, now tougher than any armor, bore the brand of the dragon’s fury.

The tribe, horrified by his actions, cast him out, labeling him a traitor and a monster. Vagos disappeared into the wilderness, consumed by both his newfound strength and the curse that ravaged him.

Rise to Lunatic Cultist:

For years, Vagos wandered the world, driven mad by the curse and his lust for power. He had become an outcast not only from his tribe but from humanity. His cursed form allowed him to survive, but at the cost of his sanity. His hatred for dragons and those who revered them grew, and with each passing year, he sought vengeance against anything resembling his past.

About a decade ago, the Lunatic Cultist found him. The cult, a dark organization worshipping chaos and destruction, saw Vagos as an embodiment of the power they sought. In exchange for their support and ancient knowledge, Vagos offered them his deadly skills. Under the cult’s influence, his curse became less of a burden and more of a weapon, as they taught him how to harness the full extent of his dragon-like abilities. He embraced his transformation, now fully intertwined with dragon magic, and became known as "The Cursed" within their ranks.

Vagos terrorized villages, cities, and governments around the world, but he always sought something more—a way to completely lift the curse or perhaps to make it permanent, but painless. He began targeting ancient relics and magical artifacts, often attacking dragon-related temples or sanctuaries to quench his undying hatred. In these acts of terror, he left no survivors, earning a reputation as one of the most feared Lunatic Cultists.

Vagos became known as a one-man army, able to crush battalions with his brute strength, his thick, dragon-scaled skin making him nearly impervious to conventional weapons. His battle tactics were brutal, and he often fought with a twisted smile on his face, relishing in the destruction he caused. His favorite method of attack was to swoop in like a force of nature, using his curse to assume a semi-draconic form in battle, where he wielded the combined strength of man and beast.

Abilities:

1. Dragon Curse Transformation: Vagos can partially transform into a dragon-like state, growing scales, claws, and wings. In this form, his strength and speed increase exponentially, but it causes him severe pain. His control over the form is imperfect, and he can sometimes lose himself to the beast within.

2. Scales of Ragnaruth: His skin is naturally tougher than steel due to the curse, resembling dragon scales that offer high resistance to physical and magical attacks. However, the more he fights, the more his body deteriorates, and the pain increases, forcing him to choose when to push his limits.

3. Dragon Fire Breath: Vagos can summon the dragon fire of Ragnaruth, spewing forth a deadly torrent of cursed flames that burn through nearly anything in their path. These flames are laced with dark magic, capable of consuming even magical protections.

4. Dark Magic Mastery: Taught by the Lunatic Cultist, Vagos has learned to weave dark spells into his combat style, often using curses that drain the life force of his opponents or bind them in shadowy chains. These spells complement his brute force, making him a deadly duelist.

5. Dragon Slayer’s Blade: The weapon Vagos used to kill Ragnaruth, now cursed along with him. It grows stronger with each dragon he kills, but it has a mind of its own, often thirsting for blood and pushing Vagos to fight more brutally than he would otherwise.

Personality:

Vagos is a tortured soul. Though his exterior is cold, brutal, and merciless, there are moments where the madness recedes, and the regret of his actions surfaces. He is conflicted, hating the dragons but also hating himself for the path he’s chosen. The pain of his curse fuels his rage, but deep down, there is a sense of loss—an acknowledgment that his quest for power has come at too high a price. However, the madness often consumes him, and he becomes a force of nature, driven solely by the desire to inflict as much pain on the world as he feels inside.

Motivation:

Vagos seeks to either lift his curse or control it fully. He believes that by helping the Lunatic Cultists achieve their goals of chaos and destruction, they will help him unlock the final secret of the curse—total mastery of dragon magic without the painful consequences. At the same time, he harbors a deep resentment toward the Lunatic for manipulating him, knowing full well they may have their own agenda. For now, he plays his role, but always with an eye toward betraying them when the opportunity arises.

His ultimate goal is to find peace—whether through lifting the curse or embracing it completely—but peace is something that may be beyond his reach.

Name: Vagos "The Cursed" Dragosson
Alias: The Dragon Slayer
Affiliation: Lunatic Cultist
Birthplace: Trondheim, Norway
Race: Human (Cursed by Dragon Magic)
Year of Birth: 1972

Background:

Vagos Dragosson was born into a small, secluded tribe in the mountains of Norway, known for its ancient bloodline that claimed descent from dragons. The tribe, colloquially known as the Drakener, revered dragons as divine ancestors, their leaders chosen not by birthright but through a mystical connection with these great beasts. Dragons guarded the secrets of power and were seen as more than just mythical creatures—they were family, protectors, and rulers of the tribe.

From a young age, Vagos showed exceptional combat prowess. He was proud, reckless, and desired to rise above the reverence of the dragons, believing that the power of his tribe lay not in cooperation with dragons, but in their control—or elimination. As his skill grew, so did his ambition. He believed that by killing the most powerful of these dragons, the Elder Dragon Chief, he would ascend to greater strength and earn the right to lead his tribe into a new era of domination.

Against the warnings of his elders, and blinded by arrogance, Vagos set out to slay the tribe’s dragon protector, the Elder Dragon Chief Ragnaruth. The battle was fierce, but Vagos succeeded in killing the ancient beast, his blade piercing through the heart of the dragon. However, Ragnaruth, with his dying breath, cursed Vagos with a dark and terrible magic—a dragon’s wrath intertwined with his soul, ensuring that his power would come at an unbearable cost.

The curse deformed Vagos’s body, twisting him into something that was no longer entirely human. He could summon incredible strength, but each use of his power caused him immense pain, as though the dragon’s vengeance burned through his very veins. His once-proud form became marked by scales, his eyes glowed with an eerie, reptilian light, and his skin, now tougher than any armor, bore the brand of the dragon’s fury.

The tribe, horrified by his actions, cast him out, labeling him a traitor and a monster. Vagos disappeared into the wilderness, consumed by both his newfound strength and the curse that ravaged him.

Rise to Lunatic Cultist:

For years, Vagos wandered the world, driven mad by the curse and his lust for power. He had become an outcast not only from his tribe but from humanity. His cursed form allowed him to survive, but at the cost of his sanity. His hatred for dragons and those who revered them grew, and with each passing year, he sought vengeance against anything resembling his past.

About a decade ago, the Lunatic Cultist found him. The cult, a dark organization worshipping chaos and destruction, saw Vagos as an embodiment of the power they sought. In exchange for their support and ancient knowledge, Vagos offered them his deadly skills. Under the cult’s influence, his curse became less of a burden and more of a weapon, as they taught him how to harness the full extent of his dragon-like abilities. He embraced his transformation, now fully intertwined with dragon magic, and became known as "The Cursed" within their ranks.

Vagos terrorized villages, cities, and governments around the world, but he always sought something more—a way to completely lift the curse or perhaps to make it permanent, but painless. He began targeting ancient relics and magical artifacts, often attacking dragon-related temples or sanctuaries to quench his undying hatred. In these acts of terror, he left no survivors, earning a reputation as one of the most feared Lunatic Cultists.

Vagos became known as a one-man army, able to crush battalions with his brute strength, his thick, dragon-scaled skin making him nearly impervious to conventional weapons. His battle tactics were brutal, and he often fought with a twisted smile on his face, relishing in the destruction he caused. His favorite method of attack was to swoop in like a force of nature, using his curse to assume a semi-draconic form in battle, where he wielded the combined strength of man and beast.

Abilities:

1. Dragon Curse Transformation: Vagos can partially transform into a dragon-like state, growing scales, claws, and wings. In this form, his strength and speed increase exponentially, but it causes him severe pain. His control over the form is imperfect, and he can sometimes lose himself to the beast within.

2. Scales of Ragnaruth: His skin is naturally tougher than steel due to the curse, resembling dragon scales that offer high resistance to physical and magical attacks. However, the more he fights, the more his body deteriorates, and the pain increases, forcing him to choose when to push his limits.

3. Dragon Fire Breath: Vagos can summon the dragon fire of Ragnaruth, spewing forth a deadly torrent of cursed flames that burn through nearly anything in their path. These flames are laced with dark magic, capable of consuming even magical protections.

4. Dark Magic Mastery: Taught by the Lunatic Cultist, Vagos has learned to weave dark spells into his combat style, often using curses that drain the life force of his opponents or bind them in shadowy chains. These spells complement his brute force, making him a deadly duelist.

5. Dragon Slayer’s Blade: The weapon Vagos used to kill Ragnaruth, now cursed along with him. It grows stronger with each dragon he kills, but it has a mind of its own, often thirsting for blood and pushing Vagos to fight more brutally than he would otherwise.

Personality:

Vagos is a tortured soul. Though his exterior is cold, brutal, and merciless, there are moments where the madness recedes, and the regret of his actions surfaces. He is conflicted, hating the dragons but also hating himself for the path he’s chosen. The pain of his curse fuels his rage, but deep down, there is a sense of loss—an acknowledgment that his quest for power has come at too high a price. However, the madness often consumes him, and he becomes a force of nature, driven solely by the desire to inflict as much pain on the world as he feels inside.

Motivation:

Vagos seeks to either lift his curse or control it fully. He believes that by helping the Lunatic Cultists achieve their goals of chaos and destruction, they will help him unlock the final secret of the curse—total mastery of dragon magic without the painful consequences. At the same time, he harbors a deep resentment toward the Lunatic for manipulating him, knowing full well they may have their own agenda. For now, he plays his role, but always with an eye toward betraying them when the opportunity arises.

His ultimate goal is to find peace—whether through lifting the curse or embracing it completely—but peace is something that may be beyond his reach.

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#54 · April 11, 2025, 1:02 am

Quote from Naaga on April 11, 2025, 1:02 am
The fires of war lit the twilight above the battered remains of Hogwarts. Its once towering spires were shattered silhouettes against a sky smeared with smoke and ash. The great castle groaned under the weight of spellfire and ruin, its stones bleeding from the battle that had raged through its halls.

Amidst the rubble, standing in the ruins of the Transfiguration courtyard, stood a cloaked figure. Tall, imposing, and utterly still.

Professor Minerva McGonagall, robes scorched and wand drawn, marched forward. Flanked by three Aurors, she narrowed her eyes at the lone figure before her, his magic so thick in the air it buzzed against her skin. She knew, before he even removed his hood, who it was.

But she didn’t truly know until she saw his eyes.

Slowly, the dark wizard brought up his hands to grasp his hood, which he removed, revealing his face.

Gaunt, pale, with dark hair and thin lips, his features were far from pleasing, but they weren’t what captured her gaze—it was his eyes. Dark, they burned with an intensity so powerful she could almost feel it. Anger, resentment, grief, confidence, elation—all blended together to form a storm directed at her.

He didn’t even seem to see the Aurors behind her, which was fair. They hardly mattered at all.

“Professor Minerva McGonagall,” he said, tilting his head slightly. “This isn’t our first meeting.”

Her lips tightened. “No… Draven Burbage. Or should I say—Snape.”

The name dropped like a weight between them.

His lips curled faintly, but not into a smile. “So you do remember.”

“I remember a boy who worked harder than most. Who had a darkness in him, yes—but also potential. You’ve chosen your path, it seems.”

“I didn’t choose it,” he hissed. “It was chosen for me. The day my father was scorned, betrayed, and left to rot by the very school he gave everything to protect.”

“Your father—” she began, but Draven’s wand was suddenly raised.

“Don’t.” His voice cracked with fury. “Don’t say his name like you knew him. You never understood him. You watched him suffer in silence and still turned your backs. And now, you expect me to serve a world that spat on his grave?”

McGonagall's wand never wavered. “You speak of Professor Snape as though vengeance is the only tribute he deserves. But your father died protecting this school. He gave his life to protect you. Would he want this? Would he want his son to become the very thing he fought to destroy?”

Something flickered in Draven’s eyes—pain, perhaps—but it was gone in an instant. His voice was colder now.

“He wanted the truth. Justice. And I’ll carve that truth into the bones of this broken world.”

The Aurors began to step forward, but McGonagall held up a hand.

“This is between him and me,” she said, never taking her eyes off him.

Draven stepped closer too, his wand still raised, his aura pulsing with energy— a dreadful combination of forces most couldn't even name. “And what will you do, Headmistress? Arrest me? Lecture me? Transfigure me into something more acceptable?”

“I will do what I must,” she said evenly. “Even if it means stopping the son of the bravest man I ever knew.”

His expression didn’t change—but the air between them grew colder.

Then he moved.

Faster than the eye could follow, he was a blur—appearing just behind her, wand sweeping in a deadly arc. She turned with practiced precision, her wand clashing against his with a spark of pure energy that sent shockwaves through the courtyard.

“Protego Maxima!”

“Reducto!”

The spells collided mid-air, scattering debris like shrapnel. The Aurors moved to intervene, but another wave of Draven’s magic sent them flying backward like dolls.

“You can’t win this, Draven!” she shouted over the roar of magic.

“I don’t intend to win, Professor,” he spat. “Only to remind the world what it destroyed.”

McGonagall’s gaze hardened. “Then you’re nothing more than a shadow wearing his name.”

The words struck harder than any curse. For a heartbeat, he froze.

But then his magic flared again, dark tendrils surging around him.

“You’ll see, Professor,” he said, voice a whisper full of fury. “All of you will see.”

And in a flash of fiendfyre and shadow, he vanished, leaving only scorched stone and the echo of a name that hung heavy in the air.

Snape.

The fires of war lit the twilight above the battered remains of Hogwarts. Its once towering spires were shattered silhouettes against a sky smeared with smoke and ash. The great castle groaned under the weight of spellfire and ruin, its stones bleeding from the battle that had raged through its halls.

Amidst the rubble, standing in the ruins of the Transfiguration courtyard, stood a cloaked figure. Tall, imposing, and utterly still.

Professor Minerva McGonagall, robes scorched and wand drawn, marched forward. Flanked by three Aurors, she narrowed her eyes at the lone figure before her, his magic so thick in the air it buzzed against her skin. She knew, before he even removed his hood, who it was.

But she didn’t truly know until she saw his eyes.

Slowly, the dark wizard brought up his hands to grasp his hood, which he removed, revealing his face.

Gaunt, pale, with dark hair and thin lips, his features were far from pleasing, but they weren’t what captured her gaze—it was his eyes. Dark, they burned with an intensity so powerful she could almost feel it. Anger, resentment, grief, confidence, elation—all blended together to form a storm directed at her.

He didn’t even seem to see the Aurors behind her, which was fair. They hardly mattered at all.

“Professor Minerva McGonagall,” he said, tilting his head slightly. “This isn’t our first meeting.”

Her lips tightened. “No… Draven Burbage. Or should I say—Snape.”

The name dropped like a weight between them.

His lips curled faintly, but not into a smile. “So you do remember.”

“I remember a boy who worked harder than most. Who had a darkness in him, yes—but also potential. You’ve chosen your path, it seems.”

“I didn’t choose it,” he hissed. “It was chosen for me. The day my father was scorned, betrayed, and left to rot by the very school he gave everything to protect.”

“Your father—” she began, but Draven’s wand was suddenly raised.

“Don’t.” His voice cracked with fury. “Don’t say his name like you knew him. You never understood him. You watched him suffer in silence and still turned your backs. And now, you expect me to serve a world that spat on his grave?”

McGonagall's wand never wavered. “You speak of Professor Snape as though vengeance is the only tribute he deserves. But your father died protecting this school. He gave his life to protect you. Would he want this? Would he want his son to become the very thing he fought to destroy?”

Something flickered in Draven’s eyes—pain, perhaps—but it was gone in an instant. His voice was colder now.

“He wanted the truth. Justice. And I’ll carve that truth into the bones of this broken world.”

The Aurors began to step forward, but McGonagall held up a hand.

“This is between him and me,” she said, never taking her eyes off him.

Draven stepped closer too, his wand still raised, his aura pulsing with energy— a dreadful combination of forces most couldn't even name. “And what will you do, Headmistress? Arrest me? Lecture me? Transfigure me into something more acceptable?”

“I will do what I must,” she said evenly. “Even if it means stopping the son of the bravest man I ever knew.”

His expression didn’t change—but the air between them grew colder.

Then he moved.

Faster than the eye could follow, he was a blur—appearing just behind her, wand sweeping in a deadly arc. She turned with practiced precision, her wand clashing against his with a spark of pure energy that sent shockwaves through the courtyard.

“Protego Maxima!”

“Reducto!”

The spells collided mid-air, scattering debris like shrapnel. The Aurors moved to intervene, but another wave of Draven’s magic sent them flying backward like dolls.

“You can’t win this, Draven!” she shouted over the roar of magic.

“I don’t intend to win, Professor,” he spat. “Only to remind the world what it destroyed.”

McGonagall’s gaze hardened. “Then you’re nothing more than a shadow wearing his name.”

The words struck harder than any curse. For a heartbeat, he froze.

But then his magic flared again, dark tendrils surging around him.

“You’ll see, Professor,” he said, voice a whisper full of fury. “All of you will see.”

And in a flash of fiendfyre and shadow, he vanished, leaving only scorched stone and the echo of a name that hung heavy in the air.

Snape.

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#55 · April 15, 2025, 3:51 am

As someone who's been using narrati for my creative writing projects, I'd definitely recommend giving it a try. It's been a game-changer for me when I'm stuck on character development or need to work through plot holes.

The thing I appreciate most is how it maintains context throughout longer story arcs - you don't have to constantly remind it about your worldbuilding details or character relationships. I've found it particularly helpful for my fanfiction work because it seems to understand genre conventions without producing the generic, predictable outputs I got from other tools.

Their free tier gives you enough to see if it works for your writing style, and the interface is clean and intuitive. I initially just used it for brainstorming, but now I'm actually using it to help refine dialogue that was feeling flat. Might be worth checking out.

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#56 · July 6, 2025, 9:49 am

Quote from Naaga on July 6, 2025, 9:49 am
Sophie’s feelings about Draven were still a mess.

He had pulled her out of a life that was falling apart—where every desperate solution only made things worse. She and Linda had been spiraling deeper into chaos, each decision carving the pit a little wider, a little darker. There was no way out.

Draven had no reason to help them. Not really. Beyond a fondness for Jory and maybe a flicker of something for Linda, he had every reason to stay out of it. There was a long-standing contract on Sophie’s head. Handing her over to the Snatchers would’ve been easy, even profitable.

But he didn’t.

Instead—reckless and ridiculous—he launched a wild plan to challenge not just the Snatchers, but Voldemort and his Death Eaters too. Against all odds, it worked. Somehow. And, of course, it only earned him more enemies.

When she asked him why, he gave her a different answer every time.

Later, she realised the truth: he was telling her who he was. Over and over, in the only way he could. Because he knew she wouldn’t believe him otherwise.

In the end, it came down to something simple—Draven would rather die trying to save a stranger than live with condemning one. That version of him had been a hero. A naive, maddening, impossibly good-hearted one. One doomed to eventually succeed in one of his many, noble acts of self-sacrifice.

Which he did.

And then he was gone.

In his absence, he stopped being a person and became an idea. A myth. A memory no real man could ever live up to.

It took Sophie a long time to move on.

And then—he came back.

He looked the same, more or less. Same dark eyes, same crooked smile. But that light? That spark? Gone. Something deep in him had changed. Something vital. It wasn’t the scars or the weariness. It was the cold. The quiet. The weight.

She had seen it begin in Malfoy Manor. She knew what they did to him. The price he paid for helping people like her and Linda. But the worst of it came later—after his father's death. When he vanished, chasing ghosts and justice alike, and didn’t come back for years.

By the time he returned, Sophie had already chosen Lucas.

It hadn’t been easy. Or sudden. She hadn’t waited. She hadn’t hoped. She’d grown. What first drew her to Draven was the goodness—the hope. The belief in something better. It was something she’d never seen in real life before. Something she came to admire.

Eventually, she saw that Lucas had it too.

He didn’t have Draven’s defiant madness—the ability to look at a brick wall and see a door waiting to be kicked down—but he had the same heart. And when Draven disappeared, Lucas changed too. He stopped accepting the world as it was and started fighting to change it. He asked harder questions. Took bolder steps.

He wanted to be the kind of man Draven had been. And in doing so, he became the kind of man Sophie had long been searching for.

When Draven returned, he felt like a ghost wearing his own skin.

He was still funny, still clever, still strong—but none of it felt light anymore. It was all sharpened into something darker. Colder. Crueler. What scared Sophie most was that the compassion that once changed her life… seemed gone.

She and Lucas had talked about it often.

They saw it in his eyes. The way he watched people like they might betray him. The way he smiled like it hurt. The way he carried himself, like someone who didn’t expect to stay long.

Arabella told them what Draven needed most was trust. Not pity. Not worship. Just faith. He’d never go back to being who he was—but maybe that was okay. No one ever really did. What he needed was to believe again. In people. In hope.

And strangely, Sophie found herself wanting to return the favour.

She remembered who she was when he first found her—bitter, suspicious, ready to bite anyone who offered help. And he hadn’t flinched. He’d never forced her to change. He just stood by her until she did. Until she believed.

He saved her. Not with spells. Not with grand speeches.

Just by being good. Unreasonably good.

Now, she had the chance to do the same.

She wouldn’t push him. He never had. She wouldn’t demand answers or force healing. She’d do what he once did—just be there, quietly, stubbornly, until he found his way again.

Because if anyone deserved that kind of hope… it was him.

And sometimes, even heroes needed saving too.

Sophie’s feelings about Draven were still a mess.

He had pulled her out of a life that was falling apart—where every desperate solution only made things worse. She and Linda had been spiraling deeper into chaos, each decision carving the pit a little wider, a little darker. There was no way out.

Draven had no reason to help them. Not really. Beyond a fondness for Jory and maybe a flicker of something for Linda, he had every reason to stay out of it. There was a long-standing contract on Sophie’s head. Handing her over to the Snatchers would’ve been easy, even profitable.

But he didn’t.

Instead—reckless and ridiculous—he launched a wild plan to challenge not just the Snatchers, but Voldemort and his Death Eaters too. Against all odds, it worked. Somehow. And, of course, it only earned him more enemies.

When she asked him why, he gave her a different answer every time.

Later, she realised the truth: he was telling her who he was. Over and over, in the only way he could. Because he knew she wouldn’t believe him otherwise.

In the end, it came down to something simple—Draven would rather die trying to save a stranger than live with condemning one. That version of him had been a hero. A naive, maddening, impossibly good-hearted one. One doomed to eventually succeed in one of his many, noble acts of self-sacrifice.

Which he did.

And then he was gone.

In his absence, he stopped being a person and became an idea. A myth. A memory no real man could ever live up to.

It took Sophie a long time to move on.

And then—he came back.

He looked the same, more or less. Same dark eyes, same crooked smile. But that light? That spark? Gone. Something deep in him had changed. Something vital. It wasn’t the scars or the weariness. It was the cold. The quiet. The weight.

She had seen it begin in Malfoy Manor. She knew what they did to him. The price he paid for helping people like her and Linda. But the worst of it came later—after his father's death. When he vanished, chasing ghosts and justice alike, and didn’t come back for years.

By the time he returned, Sophie had already chosen Lucas.

It hadn’t been easy. Or sudden. She hadn’t waited. She hadn’t hoped. She’d grown. What first drew her to Draven was the goodness—the hope. The belief in something better. It was something she’d never seen in real life before. Something she came to admire.

Eventually, she saw that Lucas had it too.

He didn’t have Draven’s defiant madness—the ability to look at a brick wall and see a door waiting to be kicked down—but he had the same heart. And when Draven disappeared, Lucas changed too. He stopped accepting the world as it was and started fighting to change it. He asked harder questions. Took bolder steps.

He wanted to be the kind of man Draven had been. And in doing so, he became the kind of man Sophie had long been searching for.

When Draven returned, he felt like a ghost wearing his own skin.

He was still funny, still clever, still strong—but none of it felt light anymore. It was all sharpened into something darker. Colder. Crueler. What scared Sophie most was that the compassion that once changed her life… seemed gone.

She and Lucas had talked about it often.

They saw it in his eyes. The way he watched people like they might betray him. The way he smiled like it hurt. The way he carried himself, like someone who didn’t expect to stay long.

Arabella told them what Draven needed most was trust. Not pity. Not worship. Just faith. He’d never go back to being who he was—but maybe that was okay. No one ever really did. What he needed was to believe again. In people. In hope.

And strangely, Sophie found herself wanting to return the favour.

She remembered who she was when he first found her—bitter, suspicious, ready to bite anyone who offered help. And he hadn’t flinched. He’d never forced her to change. He just stood by her until she did. Until she believed.

He saved her. Not with spells. Not with grand speeches.

Just by being good. Unreasonably good.

Now, she had the chance to do the same.

She wouldn’t push him. He never had. She wouldn’t demand answers or force healing. She’d do what he once did—just be there, quietly, stubbornly, until he found his way again.

Because if anyone deserved that kind of hope… it was him.

And sometimes, even heroes needed saving too.

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#57 · July 6, 2025, 1:34 pm

Quote from Naaga on July 6, 2025, 1:34 pm
Sophie was born a Muggleborn witch but never received the Hogwarts letter. Orphaned as a toddler, she was taken in by a crime boss—once her father's employer—who used her undeveloped magical abilities for petty theft and illegal errands. Growing up in the underbelly of the wizarding world, she never had a formal education and instead learned to survive by instinct, relying on uncontrolled bouts of accidental magic. Her life was shaped by fear, exploitation, and desperation, never knowing safety or kindness for most of her formative years.

In her early teens, she formed a close friendship with Linda, a neighbor and fellow Muggleborn who had been accepted into Hogwarts. Linda taught her basic spellcasting and theory, giving her a crude magical foundation. It was through Linda that Sophie met Draven Burbage—later revealed to be Draven Snape. At the time, Sophie was on the run after her former captor’s death, pursued by the man’s son and, later, by Snatchers who targeted Muggleborns during Voldemort’s rise. With a contract out on her, Sophie’s life was at constant risk.

To protect her, Draven created a magically binding indenture contract, claiming her legally as his property—not out of control or power, but to shield her from being sold to Death Eaters or worse. This selfless act put Draven in direct conflict with the Snatchers and led to his brutal torture at Malfoy Manor by Bellatrix Lestrange. At first, Sophie distrusted Draven, assuming he was yet another man seeking to exploit her. But over time, his unwavering kindness, restraint, and sacrifice broke through her defenses. She grew to admire him deeply and eventually developed romantic feelings for him.

However, Draven never reciprocated those feelings. Recognizing the imbalance in their relationship and Sophie’s vulnerable state, he refused to take advantage of her emotions. His concern was always her safety and recovery. Eventually, Sophie moved on emotionally, finding genuine love and mutual respect with Lucas Fawley, Draven’s close friend. Lucas, who had matured in the wake of Draven’s disappearance after the Battle of Hogwarts, mirrored the same loyalty and strength Sophie had once seen in Draven. They began a relationship built on shared values and healing.

Draven’s return years later—after his fall, death, and rumored resurrection—shocked Sophie. She had moved on, but seeing him changed and distant affected her deeply. He had returned with colder eyes, hardened by vengeance and suffering. His compassion had grown quiet, buried under everything he had lost. Sophie felt the man who once saved her was gone in many ways. Still, she hoped to reach him as he once reached her—not with demands or pity, but with consistency and trust.

Sophie’s past is marked by abuse, survival, and mistrust, but also by resilience, learning, and eventual peace. From a runaway exploited by the shadows of the magical underworld to a woman standing tall with her chosen family, Sophie’s journey is one of profound transformation. Though she chose Lucas, her respect for Draven never waned—and her gratitude remains eternal.

Sophie was born a Muggleborn witch but never received the Hogwarts letter. Orphaned as a toddler, she was taken in by a crime boss—once her father's employer—who used her undeveloped magical abilities for petty theft and illegal errands. Growing up in the underbelly of the wizarding world, she never had a formal education and instead learned to survive by instinct, relying on uncontrolled bouts of accidental magic. Her life was shaped by fear, exploitation, and desperation, never knowing safety or kindness for most of her formative years.

In her early teens, she formed a close friendship with Linda, a neighbor and fellow Muggleborn who had been accepted into Hogwarts. Linda taught her basic spellcasting and theory, giving her a crude magical foundation. It was through Linda that Sophie met Draven Burbage—later revealed to be Draven Snape. At the time, Sophie was on the run after her former captor’s death, pursued by the man’s son and, later, by Snatchers who targeted Muggleborns during Voldemort’s rise. With a contract out on her, Sophie’s life was at constant risk.

To protect her, Draven created a magically binding indenture contract, claiming her legally as his property—not out of control or power, but to shield her from being sold to Death Eaters or worse. This selfless act put Draven in direct conflict with the Snatchers and led to his brutal torture at Malfoy Manor by Bellatrix Lestrange. At first, Sophie distrusted Draven, assuming he was yet another man seeking to exploit her. But over time, his unwavering kindness, restraint, and sacrifice broke through her defenses. She grew to admire him deeply and eventually developed romantic feelings for him.

However, Draven never reciprocated those feelings. Recognizing the imbalance in their relationship and Sophie’s vulnerable state, he refused to take advantage of her emotions. His concern was always her safety and recovery. Eventually, Sophie moved on emotionally, finding genuine love and mutual respect with Lucas Fawley, Draven’s close friend. Lucas, who had matured in the wake of Draven’s disappearance after the Battle of Hogwarts, mirrored the same loyalty and strength Sophie had once seen in Draven. They began a relationship built on shared values and healing.

Draven’s return years later—after his fall, death, and rumored resurrection—shocked Sophie. She had moved on, but seeing him changed and distant affected her deeply. He had returned with colder eyes, hardened by vengeance and suffering. His compassion had grown quiet, buried under everything he had lost. Sophie felt the man who once saved her was gone in many ways. Still, she hoped to reach him as he once reached her—not with demands or pity, but with consistency and trust.

Sophie’s past is marked by abuse, survival, and mistrust, but also by resilience, learning, and eventual peace. From a runaway exploited by the shadows of the magical underworld to a woman standing tall with her chosen family, Sophie’s journey is one of profound transformation. Though she chose Lucas, her respect for Draven never waned—and her gratitude remains eternal.

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#58 · July 13, 2025, 2:45 am

Quote from Naaga on July 13, 2025, 2:45 am

✦ "The Fortress of His Soul" — Draven Snape’s Reclamation ✦

All that remained of Draven Snape was locked behind the fortress of his soul. His body was no longer his — twisted by an infernal seed implanted deep within, a parasitic brand left by the Prophet of Lunatic. He had no voice, no hands, no spell to cast. Just pain. And will.

Outside the walls of his soul, the Will of the Forger stormed like a demonic tempest, gnashing at the edges of what made Draven Draven. It wanted compliance, not just possession. What it got was resistance.

The storm became knives. Not literal blades, but soul-cutters — pain that tore into his very essence, seeking to unravel his sense of self. The agony was beyond anything flesh could comprehend. He had been tortured by Bellatrix. He had stared down Vagos and fallen. He had fought demons and gods and walked through fire. But this? This was different. This was meant to unmake him.

And still, Draven held on.

Not through pride, nor vengeance. That had all been peeled away.
No names. No accolades. No wand. No sword.
Just the core. Just the will.

He did not remember faces. Not Lucas, not Alexander.
Not Sophie, not Colin.
But he remembered the reason he fought.
And that was enough.

The Forger pushed harder. The knives became drills. The storm became gravity, pulling, sucking, crushing. The devil seed embedded in his soul surged, channeling power from a circle etched in forgotten tongues. Its aim: obliterate what remained of the wizard within.

But it failed.

The harder it pushed, the more it consumed itself.
Draven endured.
Not because he was strong — he was spent. But because he refused.

Outside, Colin, his familiar, huddled against what remained of his soul. A silent companion in a place of no sound. Though nothing physical remained, Draven could feel him — warm, anchoring, loyal. He didn’t know what Colin had done, or how he had survived, but the little creature had wrapped his essence around Draven’s, shielding what little was left.

And then — it changed.

The devil seed stuttered.

The Forger, perhaps eternal, perhaps all-powerful in its own realm, had overplayed its hand. The conduit — the seed connecting it to this world — was limited. It cracked.

And in that crack, something awoke.

From the deepest chamber of Draven’s soul, something long buried surged upward like a volcano. A pressure — not just magic, but purpose. Every battle, every broken bone, every sacrifice... they hadn’t been erased. They’d been tempered.

The ember sparked.
Then blazed.

A white-hot fire — no spell, no chant. Pure, uncut defiance.
It burned through the parasite’s remnants, searing the magic circle into ash.
It clawed its way up the spine of his broken soul and howled into the void.

The Forger screamed.

But it was too late.

The conduit collapsed. The seed withered. The storm died.
The Will was cut off — banished beyond the veil of worlds.

Draven’s consciousness flared like a torch, slamming back into his flesh. His body convulsed violently, blood weeping from his pores. Shards of blackened seed matter pushed out of his arms and ribs. Runes on the ground sizzled and burned away, unable to hold their pattern without a source.

Above, he hung from chains, a mangled ruin.
But he was awake.

He stirred, whispering through torn lips. “Colin…”

No response. But he felt him. Diminished. Dormant. But there.

“You… you did good, buddy,” he croaked, letting his head slump.

His chest heaved. His body — ruined, bleeding — felt like a borrowed husk. But his soul burned bright.

He laughed.
A painful, rasping, half-mad sound.

“I don’t know if you’re listening, you miserable star-leech,” he spat, speaking not to the Forger, but to the void it came from. “But you lost. I was born broken. Raised in shadows. And I still beat you. With no wand, no sword — just spite.”

He looked at the scorched seed fragments scattered like black glass.

“I hope you enjoyed your little field trip to Earth,” he said, blood bubbling at his lips. “Because next time... I’m coming to you. And this time—”

He grinned.

“I’m bringing friends.”

✦ "The Fortress of His Soul" — Draven Snape’s Reclamation ✦

All that remained of Draven Snape was locked behind the fortress of his soul. His body was no longer his — twisted by an infernal seed implanted deep within, a parasitic brand left by the Prophet of Lunatic. He had no voice, no hands, no spell to cast. Just pain. And will.

Outside the walls of his soul, the Will of the Forger stormed like a demonic tempest, gnashing at the edges of what made Draven Draven. It wanted compliance, not just possession. What it got was resistance.

The storm became knives. Not literal blades, but soul-cutters — pain that tore into his very essence, seeking to unravel his sense of self. The agony was beyond anything flesh could comprehend. He had been tortured by Bellatrix. He had stared down Vagos and fallen. He had fought demons and gods and walked through fire. But this? This was different. This was meant to unmake him.

And still, Draven held on.

Not through pride, nor vengeance. That had all been peeled away.
No names. No accolades. No wand. No sword.
Just the core. Just the will.

He did not remember faces. Not Lucas, not Alexander.
Not Sophie, not Colin.
But he remembered the reason he fought.
And that was enough.

The Forger pushed harder. The knives became drills. The storm became gravity, pulling, sucking, crushing. The devil seed embedded in his soul surged, channeling power from a circle etched in forgotten tongues. Its aim: obliterate what remained of the wizard within.

But it failed.

The harder it pushed, the more it consumed itself.
Draven endured.
Not because he was strong — he was spent. But because he refused.

Outside, Colin, his familiar, huddled against what remained of his soul. A silent companion in a place of no sound. Though nothing physical remained, Draven could feel him — warm, anchoring, loyal. He didn’t know what Colin had done, or how he had survived, but the little creature had wrapped his essence around Draven’s, shielding what little was left.

And then — it changed.

The devil seed stuttered.

The Forger, perhaps eternal, perhaps all-powerful in its own realm, had overplayed its hand. The conduit — the seed connecting it to this world — was limited. It cracked.

And in that crack, something awoke.

From the deepest chamber of Draven’s soul, something long buried surged upward like a volcano. A pressure — not just magic, but purpose. Every battle, every broken bone, every sacrifice... they hadn’t been erased. They’d been tempered.

The ember sparked.
Then blazed.

A white-hot fire — no spell, no chant. Pure, uncut defiance.
It burned through the parasite’s remnants, searing the magic circle into ash.
It clawed its way up the spine of his broken soul and howled into the void.

The Forger screamed.

But it was too late.

The conduit collapsed. The seed withered. The storm died.
The Will was cut off — banished beyond the veil of worlds.

Draven’s consciousness flared like a torch, slamming back into his flesh. His body convulsed violently, blood weeping from his pores. Shards of blackened seed matter pushed out of his arms and ribs. Runes on the ground sizzled and burned away, unable to hold their pattern without a source.

Above, he hung from chains, a mangled ruin.
But he was awake.

He stirred, whispering through torn lips. “Colin…”

No response. But he felt him. Diminished. Dormant. But there.

“You… you did good, buddy,” he croaked, letting his head slump.

His chest heaved. His body — ruined, bleeding — felt like a borrowed husk. But his soul burned bright.

He laughed.
A painful, rasping, half-mad sound.

“I don’t know if you’re listening, you miserable star-leech,” he spat, speaking not to the Forger, but to the void it came from. “But you lost. I was born broken. Raised in shadows. And I still beat you. With no wand, no sword — just spite.”

He looked at the scorched seed fragments scattered like black glass.

“I hope you enjoyed your little field trip to Earth,” he said, blood bubbling at his lips. “Because next time... I’m coming to you. And this time—”

He grinned.

“I’m bringing friends.”

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#59 · July 13, 2025, 2:47 am

Quote from Naaga on July 13, 2025, 2:47 am

✦ "Ashes and Bone" — Draven’s Escape ✦

Follow-up to "The Fortress of His Soul"

His fingers moved first — or tried to.

They didn’t quite feel like fingers, not at first. They felt like cold clay: numb, heavy, distant. It took all his effort to lift them. The chains groaned above, clinking like laughter.

Draven clenched his jaw.

The laughter wasn’t real.

Pain was. Every breath was a test. Every twitch of muscle, a trial. But it was pain he owned — not borrowed, not inflicted by the Forger. His pain. That mattered.

With a sharp gasp, he yanked once. Then again. The chains gave no mercy, biting deeper into the flesh of his wrists.

“Come on…” he growled, his voice a ghost of itself.

He leaned back, pulling with what strength remained. Bones in his shoulder grated like rusted hinges, but he didn’t stop. Couldn’t.

With a final wrench and a snarl of agony, the left shackle snapped free.

He collapsed forward like a broken marionette. The second cuff dragged at his wrist, still bound, but the magic holding the runes had burned out. He slammed it against the stone wall — once, twice — until the iron cracked and he was free.

Draven hit the floor hard.

The air was thick with the copper tang of his blood, and the ashes of magic long dead. Around him, the circle was a crater of soot and fractured stone. The charred remnants of the devil seed were scattered like shattered obsidian.

He crawled.

Fingers raw, skin half-flayed, ribs screaming, he dragged himself toward a half-broken archway in the ruin of the underground vault. A corridor. Narrow. Dust-choked.

Each breath was a razor.

“Colin,” he rasped, his hand brushing his chest. No heartbeat. But he felt the warmth, faint as it was. The bond still pulsed somewhere within. “Hang on… just a bit longer.”

Draven reached the corridor wall, braced himself against it, and forced himself to stand.

His legs buckled. His knees screamed. But he stood.

Bare, blood-slicked, barely alive, but on his feet.

Torch sconces flickered down the corridor, cold blue witchlight casting warped shadows along the walls. He limped forward, one staggering step at a time. His breath echoed louder than his footsteps, a ragged rasp that scraped against the stone.

Behind him, the ritual chamber fell silent — a tomb for a parasite, and a crucible for something reborn.

Draven didn’t look back.

The stairwell was long. Each step mocked him. At the thirtieth, he slipped. At the fortieth, he fell. He hauled himself up again.

By the time he reached the top, his vision was tunneling. The edges of his sight swam with white fire, blood loss threatening to drown him.

A door.

A rusted slab of iron set into the wall, inscribed with fading warding runes.

He touched the center glyph. It sparked feebly — then died.

Good, he thought. No more tricks.

With a wheezing groan, he shoved it open.

Moonlight spilled through a crack in the broken roof above. Night air rushed in, cool and clean, wrapping around him like a blessing. For the first time in what felt like centuries, he felt the world again — real, solid, untwisted by madness.

He stumbled into the open.

Collapsed against the stone wall.

Above, the stars wheeled silently, cold and brilliant. His heart — his soul — pulsed in time with them. Not out of awe. Not out of peace.

But with the singular, furious rhythm of purpose.

Draven closed his eyes.

“Not done yet,” he whispered.

And passed out.

✦ "Ashes and Bone" — Draven’s Escape ✦

Follow-up to "The Fortress of His Soul"

His fingers moved first — or tried to.

They didn’t quite feel like fingers, not at first. They felt like cold clay: numb, heavy, distant. It took all his effort to lift them. The chains groaned above, clinking like laughter.

Draven clenched his jaw.

The laughter wasn’t real.

Pain was. Every breath was a test. Every twitch of muscle, a trial. But it was pain he owned — not borrowed, not inflicted by the Forger. His pain. That mattered.

With a sharp gasp, he yanked once. Then again. The chains gave no mercy, biting deeper into the flesh of his wrists.

“Come on…” he growled, his voice a ghost of itself.

He leaned back, pulling with what strength remained. Bones in his shoulder grated like rusted hinges, but he didn’t stop. Couldn’t.

With a final wrench and a snarl of agony, the left shackle snapped free.

He collapsed forward like a broken marionette. The second cuff dragged at his wrist, still bound, but the magic holding the runes had burned out. He slammed it against the stone wall — once, twice — until the iron cracked and he was free.

Draven hit the floor hard.

The air was thick with the copper tang of his blood, and the ashes of magic long dead. Around him, the circle was a crater of soot and fractured stone. The charred remnants of the devil seed were scattered like shattered obsidian.

He crawled.

Fingers raw, skin half-flayed, ribs screaming, he dragged himself toward a half-broken archway in the ruin of the underground vault. A corridor. Narrow. Dust-choked.

Each breath was a razor.

“Colin,” he rasped, his hand brushing his chest. No heartbeat. But he felt the warmth, faint as it was. The bond still pulsed somewhere within. “Hang on… just a bit longer.”

Draven reached the corridor wall, braced himself against it, and forced himself to stand.

His legs buckled. His knees screamed. But he stood.

Bare, blood-slicked, barely alive, but on his feet.

Torch sconces flickered down the corridor, cold blue witchlight casting warped shadows along the walls. He limped forward, one staggering step at a time. His breath echoed louder than his footsteps, a ragged rasp that scraped against the stone.

Behind him, the ritual chamber fell silent — a tomb for a parasite, and a crucible for something reborn.

Draven didn’t look back.

The stairwell was long. Each step mocked him. At the thirtieth, he slipped. At the fortieth, he fell. He hauled himself up again.

By the time he reached the top, his vision was tunneling. The edges of his sight swam with white fire, blood loss threatening to drown him.

A door.

A rusted slab of iron set into the wall, inscribed with fading warding runes.

He touched the center glyph. It sparked feebly — then died.

Good, he thought. No more tricks.

With a wheezing groan, he shoved it open.

Moonlight spilled through a crack in the broken roof above. Night air rushed in, cool and clean, wrapping around him like a blessing. For the first time in what felt like centuries, he felt the world again — real, solid, untwisted by madness.

He stumbled into the open.

Collapsed against the stone wall.

Above, the stars wheeled silently, cold and brilliant. His heart — his soul — pulsed in time with them. Not out of awe. Not out of peace.

But with the singular, furious rhythm of purpose.

Draven closed his eyes.

“Not done yet,” he whispered.

And passed out.

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#60 · July 13, 2025, 2:49 am

Quote from Naaga on July 13, 2025, 2:49 am

✦ "Ashes and Reunion" — Draven Found ✦

Follow-up to "Ashes and Bone"

The forest just outside the ruined fortress groaned under the chill of the early evening. Wind cut through twisted pines, whistling softly, almost like mourning. Somewhere beyond the trees, the shattered remains of ancient magic still throbbed faintly, like an echo refusing to die.

A silver fox bolted ahead of the group, tail twitching with urgency.

“Colin’s signal,” Alexander called, voice tight. “That’s him. It’s Draven!”

Lucas was already running.

Argentia moved with practiced speed, her long coat billowing behind her. Her wand glowed white in her hand, casting a radius of protective magic around them. Sophie followed closely, breath short, hands trembling with restrained fear.

They reached the crest of a broken ridge — and there he was.

Draven Snape.

Collapsed near the mouth of a shattered ruin, half-covered in blood, dirt, and soot. His body trembled with fever, skin deathly pale under the moonlight. But his chest moved. Barely.

Lucas dropped to his knees beside him. “Draven,” he breathed. “Draven!”

Draven didn’t answer. His eyes fluttered beneath closed lids, locked in some silent war. Burn marks traced his arms like vines, wounds freshly healed by wild, volatile magic. Remnants of whatever had nearly killed him.

Argentia crouched on the other side, quickly running diagnostic spells. “He’s alive,” she murmured. “But only just. Something… something tried to burn the magic out of him from the inside.”

Sophie hovered, her voice small. “He’s… smaller than I remember.”

Alexander gave a broken laugh through his tears. “That’s just because he always seemed ten feet tall, Sophie.”

Lucas touched Draven’s shoulder. It felt like stone beneath his palm — too still, too cold. “What did they do to you…”

The familiar, Colin, shimmered in the air nearby, flickering faintly like an old lantern. A soft whimper came from it — pain, fatigue, and yet… relief. It had kept him alive. Somehow.

Lucas pressed his forehead against Draven’s. “You bloody bastard,” he whispered, voice trembling. “You survived again. Of course you did.”

Draven stirred. A breath. Then another. His lips parted — dry, cracked — and a whisper barely escaped them.

“…pants…”

The group froze.

Alexander blinked. “Did he say—”

“Pants,” Sophie said, half-laughing, half-sobbing. “He said pants.”

A choking sound escaped Lucas before he started laughing, loud and disbelieving. “Still got your humor, then. Idiot.”

Argentia smiled tightly, wiping her eyes. “He’s not gone. Not yet.”

Draven’s eyes fluttered open — just a crack — and the flicker of a smile formed on his lips as he looked up at them. As if he wasn’t surprised. As if he always knew they’d come.

His voice was hoarse, threadbare. “Took you… long enough.”

Sophie fell to her knees beside him. “You look like hell.”

Draven smirked faintly. “Feel like I picked a fight with… reality itself.”

“You won?” Lucas asked, barely breathing.

Draven’s gaze flicked to him. “No idea. Might’ve scared it off, though.”

Alexander let out a long breath. “He’s back. That’s all that matters.”

Argentia gently touched Draven’s arm, sealing the worst of the open wounds. “Let’s get you home.”

Draven closed his eyes again, content in the silence. Surrounded by those who had never given up on him. Those who had waited. Fought. Prayed.

And now, found him.

In that moment — for the first time in what felt like lifetimes — Draven Snape knew he wasn’t alone.

✦ "Ashes and Reunion" — Draven Found ✦

Follow-up to "Ashes and Bone"

The forest just outside the ruined fortress groaned under the chill of the early evening. Wind cut through twisted pines, whistling softly, almost like mourning. Somewhere beyond the trees, the shattered remains of ancient magic still throbbed faintly, like an echo refusing to die.

A silver fox bolted ahead of the group, tail twitching with urgency.

“Colin’s signal,” Alexander called, voice tight. “That’s him. It’s Draven!”

Lucas was already running.

Argentia moved with practiced speed, her long coat billowing behind her. Her wand glowed white in her hand, casting a radius of protective magic around them. Sophie followed closely, breath short, hands trembling with restrained fear.

They reached the crest of a broken ridge — and there he was.

Draven Snape.

Collapsed near the mouth of a shattered ruin, half-covered in blood, dirt, and soot. His body trembled with fever, skin deathly pale under the moonlight. But his chest moved. Barely.

Lucas dropped to his knees beside him. “Draven,” he breathed. “Draven!”

Draven didn’t answer. His eyes fluttered beneath closed lids, locked in some silent war. Burn marks traced his arms like vines, wounds freshly healed by wild, volatile magic. Remnants of whatever had nearly killed him.

Argentia crouched on the other side, quickly running diagnostic spells. “He’s alive,” she murmured. “But only just. Something… something tried to burn the magic out of him from the inside.”

Sophie hovered, her voice small. “He’s… smaller than I remember.”

Alexander gave a broken laugh through his tears. “That’s just because he always seemed ten feet tall, Sophie.”

Lucas touched Draven’s shoulder. It felt like stone beneath his palm — too still, too cold. “What did they do to you…”

The familiar, Colin, shimmered in the air nearby, flickering faintly like an old lantern. A soft whimper came from it — pain, fatigue, and yet… relief. It had kept him alive. Somehow.

Lucas pressed his forehead against Draven’s. “You bloody bastard,” he whispered, voice trembling. “You survived again. Of course you did.”

Draven stirred. A breath. Then another. His lips parted — dry, cracked — and a whisper barely escaped them.

“…pants…”

The group froze.

Alexander blinked. “Did he say—”

“Pants,” Sophie said, half-laughing, half-sobbing. “He said pants.”

A choking sound escaped Lucas before he started laughing, loud and disbelieving. “Still got your humor, then. Idiot.”

Argentia smiled tightly, wiping her eyes. “He’s not gone. Not yet.”

Draven’s eyes fluttered open — just a crack — and the flicker of a smile formed on his lips as he looked up at them. As if he wasn’t surprised. As if he always knew they’d come.

His voice was hoarse, threadbare. “Took you… long enough.”

Sophie fell to her knees beside him. “You look like hell.”

Draven smirked faintly. “Feel like I picked a fight with… reality itself.”

“You won?” Lucas asked, barely breathing.

Draven’s gaze flicked to him. “No idea. Might’ve scared it off, though.”

Alexander let out a long breath. “He’s back. That’s all that matters.”

Argentia gently touched Draven’s arm, sealing the worst of the open wounds. “Let’s get you home.”

Draven closed his eyes again, content in the silence. Surrounded by those who had never given up on him. Those who had waited. Fought. Prayed.

And now, found him.

In that moment — for the first time in what felt like lifetimes — Draven Snape knew he wasn’t alone.

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