Morgan's Place

I think the 3rd Arcana (The Empress) is pretty self-explanatory, since it’s the Arcana of life and creation, and it suits Dura 100%. But I’ll explain my choice for the 14th (Temperance)--

The 14th Arcana represents the ability to bring opposites together, understand complex processes, and find balance even between things that seem completely incompatible.

Morgan is someone who’s trying to reconcile the irreconcilable: life and death, two literal opposites. That’s why I think the 14th describes both the reasoning behind his actions and the nature of what he does pretty accurately, I guess... His whole thing is understanding the balance between these two forces, experimenting with bringing people back to life and all that (including some forbidden stuff). And apparently, judging by the story, some of those attempts actually worked--

So yeah, that’s why I chose the 14th for him.

The 13th really doesn’t suit him that well, just saying.

And when it comes to their compatibility, Morgan and Dura get the 17th Arcana (The Star), which represents two people who can sometimes have completely opposite interests, yet still fully understand and support each other. It’s one of the strongest kinds of bonds, one built on mutual respect and acceptance, even when there are things about the other person that they themselves don’t fully understand. Literally life and death--

It’s a connection between two people who share the same idea or a higher goal, with a strong sense of mutual admiration between them. I want to draw them with this compatibility later too!! ❤️‍🩹

Hey, pssst, @magister-supreme... what do you think?

then I drew the age up versions of them myself . I can't draw at all right now and I decided it was a great time to draw them again

Hmph, as if we owed you something. We are going to be wherever we need to be and that may not be with you.

But... you are right on one thing here: if you want something done, you gotta do it yourself.

Old art for an Ask AFK Journey.

I am not obliged to prove anything to you.

There was an event in the AFK Journey Ask where participants had to dress a character in their Merlin's outfit.

You "Merlins" are all the same: annoying and shameless.

Q: You jokingly offered to let the first Merlin look through your memories. Mind showing us something too?

Note : Unfortunately... Magister Evangeline is still... in Hamster form...

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From Magister Kafka's point of view, Morgan's voice became slightly faded. His shoulders slumped, and his gaze... remain fixed on the ground. Magister Evangeline noticed his silence, as she, then... became his mouth piece,

*After they had stepped through the portal, Morgan couldn't hide his surprise at the unfamiliar location. He knew the Mystical House from a previous visit, but this? Entirely different, emanating such strong magic, one he knew well belonged to the rookies. They were really quite impressive mages, though he'd never admit that openly.*

Wow. This house of yours is huge! Are you... trying to compensate for something there? It's surely not just to collect books and paintings?

*Knowing well that a tour wasn't on the agenda, Morgan didn't insist on an answer and didn't hesitate to guide Kafka over to the warm corner and towards the bed.*

You are way too heavy, rook. More like a sack of potatoes. Or, wait... maybe that's just...

*And without warning, he flicks her off Kafka's shoulder. Morgan can hardly contain his laughter, only holding back to drop Kafka gently down into the bedside.*

Oops, my bad. So sorry, goldie.

There. Now don't go anywhere and rest. And yes, maybe I'll do just that. Gonna take a stroll and check out some of the books you have. Hey, maybe you even got some old studies from Morgan the First! I heard he was quite a pioneer in many magical fields! 

Her tiny ears twitched when she heard something... that she didn't expected to hear, "I can't believe it--

YA APOLOGIZE FOR WHAT YA DID?? WOW! Heh, I know ya won't repeat yaself, that's verrry rare, n I'll accept it! ... Guess ya learnt from Zai, huh?"

She giggled then squeaked, giving Morgan such... bright smile of a hamstah, clapping her tiny paws together. "AHAHAHAA~ IT'S AWESOME, RIGHT?? OUR AWESOME, MAGIC TOWAH! ... ACTUALLY, LEYMAR GAVEAWAY THIS ABANDONED TOWAH TO US--"

"... In return... we became the... Educators within the Serene... Lyceum... back then... ... I... couldn't recall... The precise years of us... owning this Stellar Spire and... educating the students here..." He continued her sentences and flustered, slowly touching the back of his neck. He couldn't deny of how... his vision was ever so blurry at that moment. 

"AND-- WE RENOVATED INTO THIS COOL, MAGIC TOWAH AND IT BECAME OUR HOME AND OFFICE BACK WHEN WE'RE THE PROFS HERE! THE AWESOME PART IS THAT-- THE TOWAH FLOATS ON TOP OF THE LAKE! AHAHAHAHAA~" She squeaking in delight, giving such... adorable smile at Kafka. In return, he slowly... nodded his head in agreement.

Both Magisters then... tilted their heads, as they remained gazing upon each other, hearing Morgan's statements before he took a stroll within the Stellar Spire. ... Did they ever keep some old studies of the Members of the Arcane Council in their Stellar Spire, in the first place..?

... They truly forgot about that, due to amnesia.

"Morgan The First, a Pioneer in many magical fields?? ... YA GOTTA BE KIDDIN' ME-- ALL I KNOW THAT-- HE'S A BOSSY, MESSY, SASSY MAGE AND LIKE TO RESURRECT THE DEAD!" She stuck out her tiny tongue and rolled on the mattress, giggling at her own statements.

He massaged his temple, as he couldn't deny, how loud she was... at that moment. He tilted his head, trying to recall... where the Grimoire of Morgan the First of his realm might be located. ... and a tiny clue popped up in his mind, "Ahh... I think... it's located at the highest bookshelf... with a strong... signature magic of... Morgan The First... upon it... I know you could trace it... the similar magic of yours..." 

He flinched, when he felt a sharp pain in his head. He gritted his teeth and... lowered his gaze, "My apologies... I... I couldn't guide you... around our Stellar Spire... I'm... exhausted even more..." A frown plastered on his face, as he slowly... massaging the side of his forehead, as the headache intensified.

She glanced at him in worried than back at Morgan. "WELP-- I KNOW YA AIN'T GONNA PICK ME UP, BUT-- I GOTTA SAY-- THERE'S A MAGIC BOOK ON KAFKA'S DESK WITH GRAVEBORN LOGO ON IT. PROBABLY VERRRY INTERESTING FOR YA. ... I forgot the contents of It-- probably related to Bantus?? I dunno..." She shrugged and... waddled towards him and hopped onto his lap.

Really? Interesting, interesting. You always get things for free, huh?

*Morgan mumbles absentmindedly, already a good distance from the two rookies. He keeps walking alongside the bookshelves all to the other side of the spire. Eva's loud voice was easy to hear even from there.*

Hey, keep that focus on sassy mage, please. I am too good at that for it to be accompanied by less accurate descriptions.

Oh, a grimoire penned by myself? Now that would be something. I really have to talk Merlin into a dedicated archive. I go through all this trouble writing reports all day and then we leave it behind in a wet hut in the swamp. I know dealing with gods has priority but ... we can't ignore the next generation.

You included.

Hm, I think I can see it.

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*And still, Morgan hesitates to reach out.*

Quite a treasure you have. You better treat it well. But I will pass for now. That's knowledge I may have yet to acquire and I don't want to be spoiled.

Hellooooo!? Anyone still there?

Watch it. I am your senior, but not an old, doddery senile old man.

Watch it. I am your senior, but not an old, doddery senile old man.

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Mock me as much as you like, but don't you dare do that to Dura. We have a perfectly mutual friendly partnership going on, with excellent division of labor according to each of our strengths.