"You are indeed as special as Elminster's description!"
About two or three minutes later, Kelben finally took the lead to break the silence, and changed his serious expression to reveal a smile.
"Special?"
Zuo Si blinked his eyes in confusion.
He really couldn't imagine what kind of language and vocabulary the Great Sage of Shadow Valley, the first chosen one of the Goddess of Magic, would use to describe himself.
At least during those days in Candlekeep, the relationship between the two was far from pleasant.
No matter in terms of world view, values, or attitude towards gods and magic, they have no common language at all.
In addition, Zuo Si himself also showed extreme disgust and impatience towards the Harper Alliance, which must have made Elminster, the founder of the organization, quite uncomfortable.
Kelben obviously knew this well and nodded slightly: "That's right. His evaluation of you is that you are calm, smart, knowledgeable, have unique insights into everything, and have a strong revengeful mentality.
The kind of person who is both good and evil. He also said that if he wants to get in touch with you, he'd better prepare a valuable gift."
"Oh? So I have a gift to take? As a chosen one of the goddess of magic, the lord of Waterdeep City, and one of the famous legendary mage in the North, your gift shouldn't be too shabby, right?" Zuo Si immediately said half-jokingly
The tone was tentative.
"Haha, of course. Here, I think this should be able to satisfy your strong desire for magical knowledge and items."
As he spoke, Kelben took out a stack of scrolls that were approximately twenty-five centimeters in length and glowed golden from a sealed box.
His movements were very careful and gentle, as if he was afraid of causing even the slightest damage to it.
There are ten of these scrolls, and the surging arcane aura gives people a strong shock that cannot be described in words.
"What is this?"
Zuo Si asked in an uncertain tone.
He has never seen such a powerful magic item, as if its existence itself is part of the source of magic in the entire world, even the secondary artifact [Arch Mage's Staff] is insignificant compared to it.
Kelben unfolded one of the scrolls, feeling the magic power flowing inside it, and replied meaningfully: "The wizard who created it called it the skin of the giant snake of the world, and the Netherese named it
The Scroll of Netheril.
These scrolls are the starting point of modern magical civilization, as well as the observation and understanding of primitive magical energy.
In fact, including myself, Elminster and some other voters, have read the contents, but just to satisfy their curiosity.
I must solemnly remind you that this knowledge is very dangerous, very, very dangerous.
Some people have read the contents on the scrolls, and their brains and sanity have been destroyed by the vast knowledge, and they have completely fallen into endless madness.
Others, seduced by the powerful power of raw magical energy, abandoned the existing ley line spellcasting system and tried to follow in the footsteps of Netherese arcanists.
But in the end, he discovered that he could not control the violent primitive magical energy with his talent, and was eventually torn into pieces by the terrifying energy storm.
Now, as requested by the Mother of Magic, I hand them over to you.
I hope these forbidden knowledge can broaden your horizons, give you enough inspiration, and go further on the road of magic."
"Scroll of Netheril? Give it to me!"
Zuo Si was stunned for a moment.
Because he never dreamed that the "Black Stick" would actually hand over such a precious thing to him.
After all, for arcane magic users in the entire Faerûn continent, these golden scrolls are still priceless treasures that cannot be measured by money.
It is said that no matter who you are, as long as you read a page of knowledge recorded on a Netherese scroll, your career level related to arcana will be permanently increased by one level.
Even if a Netherese scroll appears, it will trigger a fierce fight and fight.
Regardless of the red robe wizards, the Zhentarim, or other spell-casting organizations, even the high-level mages of Waterdeep City will fight to get it at all costs.
But now, these precious treasures were quietly placed in front of him, giving Zuo Si a strong sense of unreality.
"Yes. In addition, the goddess asked me to pass this on to you.
If you feel tingling in your brain or experience hallucinations while reading the scroll, you can seek help from her.
Don't force yourself, it's not a shame to ask the Mother of Magic for help when necessary.
Even Elminster and I barely managed to finish reading the contents of a Netherese scroll with the goddess's company.
Believe me, the knowledge recorded in these scrolls is so vast that the human brain cannot bear it.
So far, no mortal has lived to read the entire contents of the scroll.
Even the most famous great arcanists in Netheril, as well as the creator of the scroll, the wizard himself.
Ninety-nine percent of them, after reading more than three chapters, their heads will explode with a bang, or they will become crazy."
While speaking, Kelben thrust another exquisite holy symbol into Zuo Si's hand.
This is a emblem made of seven bluish-white gems forming a circle, with a flowing red crystal in the middle, and the entire emblem is made of mithril.
Counting the holy emblem of the goddess of magic Midnight, Zuo Si now has the holy emblems of three gods on hand.
Among them, the holy symbol of Talona, ​​the goddess of poison and disease, was picked up casually on the battlefield. It was mainly used when performing divine spells and the priest's ability to control the undead.
The holy symbol of Ogma, the God of Knowledge, was directly embedded in the magic ring when it was transformed.
As long as you show it in front of the priests and believers of this god, you can get the other party's unconditional full help.
Looking at the scroll in front of him and the holy emblem in his hand, Zuo Si was silent for a long time and finally couldn't help but ask: "Why? Why would the great goddess of magic give me such a precious gift? After all, I am not hers.
Believers have never prayed to her."
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When Kelben heard these words, he couldn't help laughing immediately: "Hahahaha! Not only have you never prayed to the Mother of Magic, but you have never prayed to any god.
Even Talona, ​​the goddess of poison and disease, who gave you power and identity as a chosen one, is no exception.
To be honest, I really don’t understand the reason for your rejection and wariness of gods.
But it doesn't matter, the goddess of magic doesn't care about this.
Because your love, pursuit and research of magic are what the goddess is happy to see.
What's more, your arrival also brought a lot of magical knowledge and skills from another world.
Of course, in addition to the above reasons, there is also the most important point.
That means the goddess thinks you are a person worthy of help and investment, and is very optimistic about your amazing potential."
"Investment? That's it! I think I understand what the Mother of Magic means."
A flash of understanding flashed in Zuo Si's eyes.
Since he has met the God of Knowledge before, he understands how much these gods in Faerûn value the things within their clerical jurisdiction.
Just like Ogma wants knowledge, ideas and inventions from other worlds.
The goddess of magic Midnight must also want to get more magic knowledge, skills and everything else related to magic.
Because this will not only enhance the power of the god, but also expand the influence by spreading this knowledge to Faerûn.
"It's best if you understand. Since the end of the Year of Turmoil, I have never seen the goddess take such a fancy to a mortal spellcaster. If you don't mind, are you willing to spare a little time to discuss the mysteries of magic with me?
?"
Kelben extended the invitation in a tone full of expectation.
"Of course, it's my honor."
Zuo Si agreed without hesitation.
Compared to Elminster, who is already old and has long lost his interest in magic research, he is obviously more willing to communicate with "young (only over 900 years old)" voters like "Black Rod".<
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Moreover, the latter acted more like a mage, and throughout his long life he never stopped teaching apprentices, treating it as a responsibility and obligation.
Even the most powerful legendary magic will be imparted to the disciples without hesitation after they meet the requirements.
In addition, Kelben is slightly different from other voters of the Magic Goddess, that is, he is not very keen on politics, let alone changing other people's minds.
He will only choose to take action if he is seriously threatened in Waterdeep City, or if other voters of the Magic Goddess seek help from him.
The rest of the time, I basically stay in the Black Staff Tower, doing research that interests me, or teaching the selected apprentices.
To be continued...