2/2 PossUhmm 2022/10/25(Tue)01:15 No. 1047455 ID: 9bd94e
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That leads me here, taking a carriage to the middle of some forest a day’s travel from the nearest town, wondering what exactly I agreed to. While I wasn’t given any details, I’ve heard the rumors about the Magehands. Some call them legendary warriors, valiantly holding off the monster tide. Others call them gangsters, wielding their magic without regard for others.

I tell myself I only accepted the offer because it was my only option, but some part of me disagrees. Did I take the mentorship for a reason beyond just survival? Why do I really want to become a Magehand?

To find your purpose in life, of course! You weren't going to find it staying in an orphanage

Revenge! Is there anything as sweet? Those monsters will pay for what they did and you won't let others lose their loved ones like you did.

There's nothing wrong with taking a job just because you're in need and it's the best option. It CAN just be a job. Are you stuck in it for a specific amount of years or whatever now that you've signed up?

If not, keep in mind that quitting and moving on is an option if you discover that it's not for you.

>>1047457
This, rip and tear until we are done.

You seek the truth. For now, you want to know why a random monster horde barged through your insignificant, unprofitable little hamlet. Taking out the beasts that killed your town might be a satisfying bonus.
Maybe one day, you'll find out why the gods created mortals in the first place. And then you'll really crave a full course meal with serrated knives.

Hey, you. You're finally awake.

It's not often well paid jobs are offered for those in need, and considering they took you far from civilization there is a real danger the employment opportunity was just a pretense for more sinister intentions. Don't jump to conclusions yet but be ready to run if they do anything suspicious.

Morality won't be a priority until your living conditions are secured. The Magehands may have no regard for others, but if there is a real possibility you might starve in front of innocent eyes their interests don't concern you either.
Of course there is also the allure every kid have toward magic. You inner child is still very alive and full of wonder.

>>1047455
You want to kill monsters.

>"Why do I really want to become a Magehand?"

Because Magic is fucking sick and awesome? Also Portals.

And fancy robes...

You want to make sure what happened to you can't happen again. Revenge is a nice bonus.

Yes, this was simply the first opportunity that arose for you. But at the same time, you want to stop what happened to you from happening to others. The mage-hands are one of the best groups within which you can accomplish just that. Perhaps it's fate, then, that they happened to appear before you?

>>1047474
>>1047475
Yeah, I agree with these.

Because your parents would be proud... probably?

I mean, you will end like some authority figure and thats like cool. Like the kind of thing one parent would want their sons/daughters to be.

You have sympathy for others, and hope they won't have to endure the hardships you've endured thus far.

1/2 PossUhmm 2022/11/03(Thu)01:33 No. 1048349 ID: 9bd94e
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While I no longer get nightmares every night, they still happen often enough to remind me vividly of the attack. Reminders that I need power. Reminders that I need to be able to defend myself, and defend others. This chance that I’ve been given is my best way forward. And it helps that I get to be a really cool wizard too!

The relatively smooth ride soon becomes rough as the road grows more and more rugged. Eventually, the carriage comes to a stop when the trail ahead narrows into a footpath.

“Alright kid, this is our stop,” calls the carriage driver as he gets off. He motions for me to follow before pulling a wrapped package from under his seat and starting down the path.

2/2 PossUhmm 2022/11/03(Thu)01:34 No. 1048350 ID: 9bd94e
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I hurry to catch up with the carriage driver, following him through the forest. It's not long before a cottage comes into view. As we draw closer, my steps begin to falter, doubts flickering through my mind.

Sensing my hesitation, the dog turns back and gives me a smile of amusement.

“You havin’ second thoughts, kid?”

Maybe I should ask him a couple questions before we head inside.

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>>1048350
Ask about the school. Is this it? Just one house?

Are there monsters around here?

coincidence that he has a package for the place we're going to. It could be likely it is related to us in some way in that case. Ask about the package.

Is it bigger on the inside?

Rather small building. Am I the only apprentice here?