Binding | Curse Breaker
Gregori led him around like a blind man all because people couldn’t stand the sight of his eyes and it rankled. That reality bitchslapped Sarn every time he opened his eyes. He hadn’t wanted magic nor sought it out. But the magic had sought him, it had stalked him throughout his childhood. Until one day, it had bitten so deep that he couldn’t dislodge it. Remembering little of his mother and nothing about his father, he had no idea which one of them had cursed him with it. No idea which one of them to curse for it either.
So he plodded along behind Gregori who jinked to avoid statuary and people, as they moved into more populous areas of the mountain-stronghold-turned-city. Their pace also suffered as crowds impeded their progress.
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Punishment for minor misdemeanours in the fantasy World can be quite harsh the way you describe it and no one wants to be punished because of every little infraction. It seems Sarn’s sense of perception was still very sharp in spite of the blindfold. Being made to feel bad about the magical abilities that he didn’t choose is harsh. It’s like someone who is disabled and people make fun of them.
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Yes, Sarn’s perceptions are sharp when blindfolded thanks to his magic; it enhances his senses. As for the punishment–its the threat of it that keeps order. It’s also incentive to show up on time. But worry not, as you’ll see, the Rangers have a soft spot for Sarn.
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I guessed as much.
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I’ve read some fantasy tales where other characters were exceptionally harsh to the main and found those hard to read. So I tread carefully with corporal punishment.
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Oooh! This surely gets more exciting. As I’ve said before, you have successfully mixed realism and fantasy in your pieces, especially this one. Great, as always!
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Ohhhh! Trying to gain back respect and trust after one mistake is certainly a relatable thing. That apprehension that something could go wrong at any moment and set you back! Wonderful!
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Thank you! We’ve all done something we’re not proud of and that’s his one thing. He just wanted to fit in.
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Bless his heart!
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Thank you, he does have a good heart and it’s usually in the right place.
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