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Touch the statue and I'll lend you my power. But it will come with a price if you are able to receive it. I won't let it end here. I have so many things I want to do I have to try this or else I'll die. Now, girl use it now. I don't know. Put your hands out and use
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Wait, wait, I'm sorry. I think I'm getting ahead of myself. Let's start at the very beginning. Hello and welcome. My name is Mendel Songleaf and I will be your guide and Narrator. My legacy, soundwave allows me to create and record any sound from the past, which makes me the ideal historian. Today we're exploring the tale of Nova Ravenwood. We all know how it ends. But how did it begin? I will use my legacy to bring as many voices and sounds back to life while filling in the gaps of what's happening. Now let's dive right back into Oh, I'm sorry. Hi Mendel! Mind if I sit in?
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Oh, Nova? Of course. No. In fact, if you don't mind, can you get us started properly. With pleasure. My name is Nova. And this is the story of how I became the first Warlock.
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Long ago, the world was in chaos. War covered the land as nation battled nation, tribe against tribe all seem to last until the 10 Dragons appeared. The 10 Dragons brought peace to the world using their magic as a way to guide and teach us. They chose to become human to live among us and experience a life around us their new family. When they died, they did not completely leave us for their descendants became sorcerers individuals born from those dragon bloodlines. Humans with a dragon legacy. They formed the 10 great cities, beacons of light in the world....Nova, are you paying attention? We begin our story at Oakvale secondary, school where Nova is caught daydreaming about the powerful sorcerer she hopes to become. She is bright eyed, her lavender hair pulled up into two buns on the top of her head. She quickly snapped out of her dream and back to reality.
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Yes, teacher then tell me who founded Oakvale our very own great city. Rayna Tanwen The fire dragon. Correct, now tell me what her
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that's enough for today. And remember term ends this week. So if you wish to apply to the sorcerer's Academy, the entrance exam is tomorrow morning. I just know this is the year my legacy activates. This is gonna be my year. Nova's classmates were buzzing with excitement. One of them walked over to speak with her.
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Nova, are you going the exam. You know it? I've waited all year to apply to get in.
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You have to have magic first. Balthazar Boyles legacy toxic spray. You losers shouldn't even bother showing up. I am the only person from this school enough skills to get into the tower. Save yourself some of the embarrassment.
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The alphas are one of novice classmates. He's shorter than hurt with thick goggles and a blue bowl cut. Oh yeah. When my legacy shows up tomorrow. It's going to blow you away Baltazar it just wasn't ready last time.
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No, that is rich. Well, I guess I'll see you at the trial then. Can't wait to witness this incredible power uniting.
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Don't let him get to you Nova. I'm sure you'll do great. Yeah, me too.
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In case you aren't familiar with our quaint little hamlet Oakvale is the largest of the 10 great cities. What started as a small town next to a river quickly became an economic and cultural hub.
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Limestone buildings with copper rooftops, bustling marketplaces and busy streets are abundant. The tower oak fail sorcerer Academy looms over everything. In what gothic tower that keeps watch over the city. As Nova walked home from school, she stopped to gaze at it. The tower wasn't just a school, it was a symbol of sorcery itself. Doubt began to fill her mind. Would they let her in if your legacy hadn't activated yet? Would she ever get one? To cheer herself up? She stopped at her favorite dessert store to pick up her favorite treat. caramel custard
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Good luck tomorrow. Thank you. As she reached her home, a quaint cottage on the outskirts of the village, she opened the door to find that her mother Astrid had just finished setting the table. Welcome Home Nova. I know my legacy hasn't activated yet, but it's got to this year, right? They'll understand Nova, you've got to prepare yourself for the possibility you might not be accepted. You're such an incredible person. And I know you'll shine wherever you go. But it just might not be as a sorcerer. I know what but I just want to make you proud. I want to be like dad and Magnus. I'm already proud of you. And I know your father and brother would be too if they could see what a wonderful young woman you've become. Astrid nervously played with her long braid of lavender hair. They're still out there, mom. They'll see someday. I hope you're right. But magic took them away from us and I just don't want it to take you from me to no matter what happens. I'm never going anywhere. I know. I just love you so much. Now let's dig into that caramel custard.
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The next morning brought the moment of truth. She stood motionless in the doorway of the exam room, a huge marble chamber, where above her a slender bespeckled man glanced up from his notebook to inspect her.
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next century, please.
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I'm here. Ah, this Ravenwood. This should be quite simple for you. If you're anything like your brother, please demonstrate your legacy. Well, that's the thing it hasn't manifested yet. Oh.
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And you're how old?
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If teen
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well, although on occasion, people manifest at later ages. If the average sorcerer can use magic by the age of 10. We will do it. I'm just late bloomer, please. I swear it'll happen any day. I don't want to have to wait a whole year to try again. Please. I'm sorry miss Ravenwood. But I'm afraid we just can't admit you are without a legacy. You have no future as a source. Maybe try again next year. Or look at a trade school. Either way, good luck. Next.
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Defeated Nova stepped outside the large gates of the courtyard, only to hear a familiar voice. Balthazar. Hey, Nova. Sorry to hear that you didn't get in this year. though. I am glad to know that my new school knows how to weed out the trash.
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Wait, you got accepted? That's totally not fair. He's such a dweeb. Oh, that's right. You're looking at the future star of class blue. Who knows? I might end up being one of the five pillars someday. Oh, so sorry to hear you didn't make it. But they can't just let anyone in. I guess you're just too weak. Kira Bloodweaver. legacy: human puppet. Kira, another of novice classmates. She brushes aside her dark hair to stare at NOVA with her pink eyes. Oh.
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This might be the perfect opportunity to kick her while she's down. You know, I heard a rumor that the dragon shrine has the power to manifest legacies. Maybe you should try going up there tonight. You never know. I just need to go to the dragon trying. Yes. Oh yes, that's it. What do I need to do? The dragon? The dragon shrine but oh gosh. Don't tell everyone about it. We don't want everyone and their mother getting a legacy do we?
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I guess she hasn't heard the rumor that it's haunted. That's too perfect.
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All I know is you need to visit at night and talk to the statue. The dragon shrine. Hmm. I guess I've got nothing to lose. Good luck little Nova. Oh, oh yeah. Good luck.
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I'm sure you're gonna need it. After her mother had fallen asleep. Nova walks the dark path leading out of the city to the dragon shrine.
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The shrine was built as a memorial to the 10 Dragons, but had fallen into disrepair. As she approached in darkness, she could see the only two remaining dragon statues guarding a central figure. A worn stone statue of a woman
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that must be Reina, the Red Dragon
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And then our human form
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oh come on Nova you can do this it's just a creepy old trying in the middle of nowhere in the dark
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turn back
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who's there to turn back oh you'll die
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What are you gonna kill me? Why are you delicious?
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Who are you
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all the FBI hidden by the sun?
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Raina
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you compare me to that virtuous fool? No, I'm nothing like her. You use the you know so much. But you know nothing.
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Why are you here
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I heard this shrine might give me power. How?
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I don't think you can handle the power I have. Many have dried and none have been worthy.
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Please help me. I'll do anything all my life. I've dreamed of being a sorcerer, to be like my father, my brother and to make the Ravenwood family proud
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to be a sorcerer
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heard that name before?
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But what does it matter to you? You're not going to help me Are you? It's not up to me. I can only be free by one person and one alone. One with a giving
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and then leaves.
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Though those are the conditions of life in prison, I never stolen anything.
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Well, okay. There was that one time when I was six in this sweet shop, but I've regretted it every day since. gargoyles began to shift behind her. The sound of grinding stone immediately caught her attention is God. So waking up. You've lingered here too long. I told you you die if you spoke to me.
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You were just trying to be scary. The stone dragons slowly fix their gaze on Nova and they leaped down from their purchase and began approaching her.
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Me touch the statue and I'll lend you my power.
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But it will come with a price if you are able to receive it. Wow. You're such an incredible person. And I know you'll shine wherever you go. But it just might not be as a sorcerer can wait to witness this incredible power you've been hiding.
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Without a legacy. You have no future as a sorcerer. I won't let it end here. I have so many things I want to do I have to try this or else I'll die. No have oppressed her hands against the cold stone. She immediately felt a warmth on her skin like the light of the sun bathing her in its brilliance.
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A beam of white hot light shot into the air. The city of Oakville was illuminated
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Lord cenarion selfing is happening at the dragon tribe. The dragon truing
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it's just like that night Xarion rushed to his window of the tower, the light of the shrine warming his red skin. The gargoyles drew closer and closer there stone moss opening to reveal their sharp teeth. Now go use it now. I don't know. Hold your hands out and use it
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Nova's eyes began to glow with a golden light as a wave of energy came out of her palms then. silence
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to see
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what happened? Hmm. Looks like you had everything under control. I should have known a sorcerer was up to something out here. A sorcerer Nova looked up to see a red skinned man with horns peering down a t her. He was wearing
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a uniform, a black robe from the sorcery Academy, he reached down a hand to help her get up when she noticed he was wearing heavy metal gauntlets on both his hands.
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Come on, we need to have a little chat. Devil of Oakvale
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you can call me that. Or you can call me Xarion . And we've met before. I'm sad. I didn't make a bigger impression on you. Well, you were pretty young. Let's take this back to the tower showing Xarion snapped his fingers, and the two of them were instantly transported back to his office at the tower. Wait, did we just Sorry, bad habit? should have warned you now have a seat, Nova. He sat Nova down in his office, a cavernous room filled with walls of books. A small pseudo Dragon was perched on his desk. So why don't you tell me how a student who failed their exam this morning was able to demonstrate incredible power just a few hours later.
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Oh, okay. I don't have any power. That wasn't me. It was her, wasn't it? A voice from the dark? Yes. How did you know that? Oh, you're not the first person to try and take her power? It seems she doesn't give it up willingly. So I'm curious what makes you so special? I don't know.
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I don't even know how to use it.
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That's why I'm going to be your instructor. Classes start next week. And I think you'll make a fine addition to the academy. But you already said I failed my entrance exam. You're not going to let something as trivial as that stop you from enrolling alright. Even though the power isn't my own, make it your own. And don't worry, Your secret is safe with me. Just make sure you have a good story for that tattoo. Tattoo? What? It was then that Nova noticed a tattoo on her right hand, a sun symbol with three rings on her wrist. This power might not be mine, but I'll use it until I don't need it anymore.
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Good answer. Welcome to class red.
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As the dust finally settled on the dragon tribe, a hulking figure stepped out of the shadows. He was wearing a tattered sorcerer a uniform, as well as a moonstone mask over his face. For a moment, he gazed at Oak Vale before disappearing once again into the darkness.
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Warlock Episode One a voice in the dark. Nova is voiced by Claire Clawson. balfa czar by Nick Aikens. Kira by Shelby Hall, the lady in darkness by Tamara Deering and Mendel by Zachary Burrell. Additional voices by Claire Sullivan, Sam Commerford, Paul Gary and Blake Graham, written by Zachary Burrell, Claire Clawson, Tamara Dearing, and Nick Aikens, special thanks to Wizards of the Coast and epidemic sounds a packed and Boone podcast for artwork and other show information. Follow us at Warlockdnd on Instagram and Twitter. Thank you for listening.
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Next time on Warlock after showing off some new magic, it's time for orientation at the tower, and of course to meet the students of Class read. Yeah, that episode was pretty cool, but I couldn't use my muscles. Whoa, who's this handsome hunk in the case? Meat red meat head or mystery on Warlock
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