Ted Whim

"The main thing to remember about magic is that it comes from inside of you and using magic expends the pools of mana that rest in your chest." Mrs. Whim said as she points to the center of her chest.

I looked around the class seeing my new classmate for my final year in Wizard college.

"My son Ted will demonstrate the basic functions of mana control. Ted could you please come up here and show the class" Mrs. Whim announced to the class.

I walked up to the front of the class thinking of how we all know this and should just get into the more advance magic lessons, but I can't argue with my mother. I stood in front of everyone nervous even though I know exactly what to do.

"So the first step of mana control is to draw the amount of mana need from the chest and bring it to you hands" I said as I moved the mana to my hands with ease.

" You then do the needed motions and or chanting and this will give your mana shape and energy turning into what we call magic" I said casting a simple spell of move item. The pencil from my desk floated to my hand.

"Very good, you may sit down now." Mrs. Whim told me as she continued teaching.

I sit down and zone out till the end of class. the final bell rang and I stood up and started walking out. My mother stopped me before I can get to the door.

"You should pay attention more in class. You will fall behind if you keep not paying attention. I know you live on your own now but I am still your mother." Mrs. Whim said.

"I am sorry Mrs. Whim I will do better, but I have a hard time focusing on things I already know." I said.

"Its after class just call me mother and how will you be able to do your stupid dream if you fail this class." My mother said.

"My dream isn't stupid. Just because no one wants too see what is the world and what the gods made so we could find." I said.

"The gods made it so we didn't need to explore and all the adventurers that go out die or they are never found again" My mother yelled.

"I don't care and I know there is stuff out there that make all our lives better." I yelled back and then stormed out.

I walked out of the school into the streets. The streets were full of all kinds of different races. The markets were bustling. I headed down the dirt streets and minded my own business. I entered the slums and looked over the horizon into the Unknown. I turned the corner and went in home sweet home. The house was small barely able to fit a bed. the walls rickety and holes in the ceiling. I laid down for a short time and took a nap.

I woke up to a man flying through my wall and landing on me. I push him off and looked up and saw a elkin woman looking down at the man. The lady was tall and was wearing armor that shined in the afternoon sunlight. There was a serpent design on her chest piece. She also had antlers of a elk.

"You are under arrest for stealing a valuable treasure from the serpent family." she said pointing her sword at the guy.

I saw a guy coming up behind her with a knife. I started using my magic as fast I could.

"DUCK" I shouted as blasting a ball magic at the man.

She ducked and the man got blasted away knocking him out. I stood up and walking to the lady.

"Thank you for the help um... whats your name?" she asked.

"Oh I am Ted whim and whats your name?" I asked back.

"I am Dorthy Serpent. Nice too meet you." She said.