They met the four adventurers and challenged Wraithvine to a wizard's duel. To ensure the safety of the companions, the wizard used a strong magic to shield them. Introducing themself, they fought Wraithvine to a standstill. As they had the elven wizard on the ropes, they suddenly stopped, grinned, and put out their hand stating they were glad to find someone just as strong as they were, for a change. They almost never killed in these duels, only went as far as to test the strength of those that were other wizards, but if the other wizard attempted it, they made sure to stop them, permanently IF it was necessary. Until now, it'd always been a disappointment. Giving Wraithvine and friends magic gifts, they were thanked again for the wonderful challenge. -- Anon Guest
[AN: I do not like extended prompts where people tell me the story they want me to retell tbh...]
Wraithvine was still catching hir breath as ze caught up with what was going on. "You're telling me," ze panted, "you did all of this... to flex?"
"Not in as many words," Balko the Indomitable was also out of breath and fanning themself with their wizarding hat. "Doesn't it get boring, being the biggest thing to magic?"
Wraithvine glared molten Death at hir opponent. "I rarely have time to get bored. Unlike some people, I spend my energies on improving the world."
Balko the Indomitable slowly began to realise that they may have made a mistake. "I did not intend to offend, good wizard." Good wizard, here pronounced with the same optimism one uses on an angry dog with orange eyebrows when saying 'nice puppy'.
"Nevertheless you have offended," Wraithvine's tone was a burning fuse. "It is still early in the day, and none of your gifts can take the place of advanced spells when disaster strikes. After these duels of yours, how do you plan to defend those around you from the unexpected? How does your personal indomitability work for those you defend?"
"Uh oh," said Balko the Indomitable.
"You're alone, aren't you? You've been traveling the world being bored and having duels just for the challenge without thinking of anyone else but yourself. Your wizard's duel is done and you know no other way. I, on the other hand, have studied every magic." Ze brought out a holy symbol from hir robes and invoked a Geas. "By the heart of the god who gave me immortality, I charge you... learn to be a better person, and help others with your gifts."
Vee Antheson, now free of the magic shield, said, "Uncle... isn't that a bit harsh?"
"He needs to learn a lesson and we have other places to be." With that, the immortal wizard cut Balko the Indomitable dead and continued on hir journey.
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