[ WP ] Wizards Magic Fair !

Franko Miller was waiting patiently the 3rd annual Zals ’ Magic fair was about to happen. He couldn ’ t wait to see some of the experiments that had been done. To see if anyone had managed to rediscover some of the magic ’ s of old, or even some magic ’ s of new. He was most interested in some of the tech magic experiments. Twisting his head sharply he saw one of the famous mages moving by, before his sight was blocked for a moment by one of his dreadlocks. When his vision was no longer obstructed, the great Odysseus had vanished into the throngs of people. He did not even see a glimpse of his tail. 
 As he continued looking around he finally saw his friend and pilot, Donna Bell walking up. “ Bout time you made it ” he said. 
 “ Yeah well give me directions next time. You dolt. ” She replied. “ So what are you waiting in line for here? I figured you would have been at the Bazaar. ” 
 “ You don ’ t understand. There is bound to be some really useful and interesting spells, rituals and potion being displayed here. And I won ’ t have to pay I just need to remember the formulas. ” He gushed. In fact he thought that is the whole reason why I grew the dreadlocks. Each lock would allow him three hours of photographic memory. It was from a scroll he had stumbled on years ago. 
 The line started moving, and the two of them followed the diverse herd of sentiments into the magic fair hall. The first stalls were the basic alchemy potion mixers. Franko wasn ’ t too interested in those, he was horrible at mixing but he still caught the ingredients and measurements for their experiments thanks to his ongoing spell. The next grouping was the rituals. These included the summoning rituals, some ability enhancement rituals, and a variety of other rituals. The ground shook for just a moment and then a wind picked up, pulling everything up towards the roof as one of the experiments blasted a hole in it. Some quick chanting and before much could be pulled out through the hole, the hole sealed itself shut. 
 Franko Smiled he had heard some of those words, and knew the basic feel of a new spell that was definitely useful in space, he just had to figure out the gestures to go with it. That would probably be about a weeks ’ worth of trial and error to figure it out. It took a few minutes for the commotion to die down, and even then in areas like the potion section people were still trying to recover from the suction. Then the Throngs of people around Franko and Donna started moving around the stalls again. Franko and Donna both moved into the new spell creation stalls. There were a few simple ones like rainbow creation, converting sand to water, and then they came up to the stall that caused the depressurization, a Laser spell. This one Franko took a few extra moments looking at the information of, partially because there were a lot of people arguing and partially blocking the view of the explanation board. When he was back on Cresoria he would try it out. But definitely not here on the Zals ’ space station. 
 The couple spent the next few hours just wondering the aisles looking at whatever experiment caught their eyes. Just before the judges were going to announce the winners, Franko saw a small stall with the title, The Theory of Destiny. That sign drew him to it, while Donna continued meandering. Behind the stall he saw an old man sitting on a wooden stool. 
 The man looked Franko up and down, examining his dark skin, black dreadlocks, and loose clothing before scoffing. “ I doubt if destiny has plans for you boy. Move along, only those he has chosen can open his book. I both look forward and dread the day someone can. ” 
 Franko Shrugged and started walking off, slightly moving his fingers. The breeze was small, it was another spell he had learned a long time ago, and this one was a starter spell. But it was strong enough that the book of destiny ’ s cover opened. Franko didn ’ t look back as he caught up to Donna. It was time for the judges to announce the winners. The old man ’ s eyes were wide with terror as he lost track of the black man in the throngs of spectators. 
 “ The third prize winner is Allissia Raun for her creation of a potion of electrical energy. Her experiments have proven that with this, ” The older judge lifted a glass beaker of a blue liquid with sparks moving through it. “ Can power a ship for just as long as a full tank of the H3 fuel we are currently using. So everyone give her recognition. I ’ m sure someone will be offering her employment soon. ” He waves his hand at a young woman, wearing an apron a long sleeve shirt and a safety plastic shield that was lifted up above her face, her brown hair falling down and partially blocking her eyes. Her mouth was stuck in a big grin, and she was obviously tense with excitement. In the crowd Franko saw a few people business men jotting things down. 
 “ Next in second place we have last year ’ s champion, he expanded on his ritual summoning, and managed to not only summon, but contain and control a small flock of devils, twelve of them to be exact. Eight more than the previously known limit was. ” The old man holding the mic said. Another man walked up to the stage, surrounded by twelve demons. Franko stepped back, something about the man seemed off, along with the devils themselves. He was not the only one to shuffle a little bit in the crowd; he was a few winged people expanding their personal spaces by fluttering their wings. A few demons that were around were also readying themselves. Franko hated devils; his brother had his soul eaten by one. Then it clicked. That man was not controlling the demons, they were controlling him, and he had the same eyes his brother did after the devils had eaten his soul. 
 He couldn ’ t do anything for the man that summoned them, but if the devils did anything… He readied himself subtly, like the demons and angels he had spotted in the crowd. The man and the small devils stood off to the side as the older man announced the 1st place prize. “ And the winner of the Magical Fair is The Great Odysseus for his Dragon fog! ” A green Vaper seemed to appear out of nowhere for a moment before the smaller famous mage stepped out. He was wearing a bright blue robe but no hat on his head. His large rounded hairy ears twitched slightly on the side of his head and he eyed the small devils standing near him slightly. 
 “ I The Great Odysseus came here to reveal to a few chosen one of my most coveted spells. That demonstration won me this. ” Was heard thought the room as his squeaky voice echoed without the aid of a mic. His grey hairy arm, motioned to include the entire fair room. “ Sometimes I think about how we have gotten here. I think of the stories of the past, of our destinies. How we lost everything, how magic was broken and all the races fled to their planets. How everyone is united once again, Humans, Elfs, Dwarfs, Angels, Demons, and kith like me. ” His small mouse like nose wiggled back and forth. “ Our gods watch us as we live, Let ’ s give them a great show. ” He then took the cup and chip offered to him by the older wizard before stepping back and the greenish cloud enveloped him again, without a sound or even an observable gesture. Franko watched as the rest of the winners received their prizes before leaving the stage. It was time to check out the bazar and see if he could get any of the ingredients for the electrical energy potion or any other item or spell that catches his interest. Donna and him followed the crowd out of the large room, one of the cargo bays on the Zals space station and made their way to another cargo bay, the one holding the Bazaar. 

