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"You're not going to use magic?" The sorcerer glanced up from his work, but only for a moment. It wasn't often that he received visits to his quarters beneath the castle and that was supposed to be the point. It was out of the way, beyond the marble floors, fountains, and scantily-clad ladies the nobles so enjoyed, down near the dungeons, with only flickering torchlight and the damp chill of the underground passages. Their were little comforts down here and the sorcerer approved of that. His predecessor was apparently much more inclined to hang around the palace above, show off tricks for the ladies in hopes of impressing one or two enough to get them to his bed chamber. It was likely that sort of simple, soft life that had led to the …show more content…

He'd been enjoying breakfast at an inn within the capital, when the imperial guard marched up to his table and informed him that his presence was requested in the palace. Assuming that it was due to his unusual attire Sargon was instead surprised to find the offer of a job waiting for him. Presented before the entire royal court it was revealed the previous Sorcerer of the Court had been found dead and that it was imperative that the position be filled. Sargon understood the panic the royals were likely feeling. With magic itself being a rare gift in the world, to have one working for you meant an added layer of protection for any kingdom. Even if Sargon were to take the position temporarily, it was better than nothing and Sargon managed to prove his worth quickly in the weeks following, filling in defensive gaps the previous sorcerer had missed and it wasn't long until the Emperor declared that Sargon would be staying. Some disagreed with the Emperor's decision, suspicious of Sargon and his intentions. Not only because of his albino appearance, with his red eyes and almost chalk white skin and hair, but because Sargon insisted on keeping a black and gold half mask over his face at all times. Covering part of his forehead, around his nose and eyes, it looked no different than a mask any noble would wear to a fancy ball but Sargon insisted he wear it all times, his one stipulation to the Emperor. While the lack of

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