A Bolero of Fire - Elementalism

𝕾𝖙𝖆𝖗𝖌𝖚𝖘𝖍 · May 9, 2017

During a cool night, Zlash'Lur lingers around the campfire staring into the heat of the fire whilst a Hou-zi traveler approaches him from behind. Zlash quickly turns with surprise at the sound of the footsteps to set his eyes upon the monkey. "What are you doing here, hou-zi?" the Orc questions the being speaking in Blah as the others approach his side with their swords drawn in hostility questioning the monkey's presence. The Hou-zi tilts his head at the Orcs looking a tad confused and nervous he takes a step back replying "You people sound like you're brain-dead". The Orcs growl at the Hou-zi after being insulted "You sound like a fool for not running." Zlash'Lur grumbles as he steps towards the monkey sliding his blade into it's gut while Nuglug'Lur snatches the Hou-zi's bird compressing it to death within his palms.

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The Bird screeches as it's bones are smashed into brittle with the simple squeeze of the Orc's palms while the Hou-zi reaches his trembling hands towards the flesh wound he obtained from Zlash'Lur's blade. Zlash steps forward heaving the Hou-zi's body as he soon begins to weaken from the loss of blood while dragging him towards the camp fire "You will serve as an offering to the Spirits". As the two near the fire, Zlash heaves up the monkey chucking him into the flames of the fire watching as the fur slowly begins to catch fire. The small Hou-zi screeches and screams for what may only seem like a second until the smell of burning fur starts to linger around the area. Zlash then mumbles underneath his breath speaking the Fire Spirit's name for his offering as he watches the Hou-zi burn with intrigue.

After the corpse roasts and the smell of burning flesh passes around, Zlash tosses cactus green atop the scorched body causing smoke to rise from the herb and make anyone surrounding receive a dense high. The Green Orc continues to stare into the fire for a moment then closing his bloodshot eyes as he continues inhaling the smoke. After a few raspy coughs he attempts to focus on his breath to make it consistent. He relaxes his limbs and muscles while stepping forward to feel the burning heat of the campfire and steady his breath. The blackness of the interior of his eyelids help him focus deeply into his mind as he calls out for the Fire Spirit internally.

Zlash'Lur's form floats around the darkness of his mind as he repeats the Spirit's name over and over focusing on some sort of guidance to follow through the opaque blackness. After some moments of reaching out to the Spirit a faint warmth and flicker form guiding the Orcs figure through his mind. He follows the small flare while it slowly grows larger and brighter until he stops before a great and hot burning flame.

"You have had your time to rest, Orc. You have wished to dedicate yourself to the Spirit-kind and though your offering was quite interesting you must still continue to follow my guidance and word." the Elemental rumbles with great ferocity

"Indeed I have. What is it you are wishing for me to do?" his figure slowly creeps forward burning a bit more intensely

The Spirit's heat would fade slightly as his voice booms among the realm "You are to understand and fully comprehend the Element of Fire. Do you feel nervous, Zlash? You must attempt to bear my flame."

Zlash'Lur swallows physically but remains calm as he instantly replies "I have been waiting on you. I was ready the moment we had first spoke."

The Flame gives an envious laugh towards the Orc "Is that why you fainted after I spoke my name?" the fire burns hotter and brighter with each laugh "That is beside the point. You are capable now whether you will be able to handle my power or not."

The Orc frowns slightly as the remark while nodding his head "If you are ready then so am I."

"You and I must merge together. You are to approach the heat of my flame and come to understand the bond that I have decided to share with you. You must embrace your failures so you can learn through the difficulty."

Zlash's figure follows without hesitation as the Elemental commands him what he must do "I can do this." he assures himself confidently as a ferocious heat smothers his form.

As Zlash attempts to merge with the Spirit and their bond starts to form the Elemental instructs him "You must attempt to guide my Element with your physical body. If you lose concentration while moving you will never be able to withhold my power. In doing so, you will make me realize how worthless this was and waste my precious time."

Zlash places a heel onto the fire pit sensing the charred ash of the wood underneath him. He places his palms forward attempting to understand the full and close heat of the fire while slowly guiding his arms to try to bend the element but to no avail the flame does nothing. He continues to guide and bend his arms from left to right still attempting to sway the fire whatever way. After this attempt, the fire bends slightly though anyone from a distance would not be able to tell. This time the Orc pulls in his right elbow and pushes out his left palm trying to push the fire away from him but instead flutters slightly his way though quickly returns to the campfire.

"Skah" he mutters mentally in frustration as he slowly starts to become weary. Zlash's mind drags on trying to comprehend the Spirit's elemental nature as he presses his palms together striving to make the fire collapse in on itself. With great concentration on the flames, the fire successfully draws towards the middle of the logs for what seems like a quick second or two pulling the heat away from the Orc's palms assuring him of the achievement. His digits quickly reheat as the flame approaches close; the Spirit starts lecturing the Orc after the small success "Quite impressive, but as successful as you were in focusing on my element your form quickly fades from this realm once again. Work on your meditation." the voice quickly fades as Zlash'Lur's body tumbles backwards off the campfire falling unconcious again from great fatigue.