Chapter 11 - The true of the magic - Part 1

''How did you fool me little bear?'' My great grandfather ask me while he turned to me.

He saw me spiting some woodlice. When he saw that he started laughing really hard.

''Yes, that is how you totally camuflage with the environment. You did it perfectly. You're finally done training your shapeshifting'' When I heard this I was really happy. Finally I will have time for myself. I mean training your body and your abilities is really good but doing daily for 3 years while you are in the body of a child is hell.

''Now you can start training your knowledge.'' He said with a grin on his face. My great grandfather start laughing when he saw my face after saying that. ''Let's start your new training right now. There is so much to learn and so little time'' He said while going back to the manor.

I could only sigh and follow my great grandfather. I just hope that is not something silly like I saw on the movies or books. Learning half basic knowledge is not something I wish to lose my time with since I have to get ready for the future.

We continued walking for many minutes in the mansion after many l.a.p.s, we reached the family altar. I must say that this is the second time I am in this place. I tried to find it many times, but was never successful. Now that I'm older and have a better vision. I can see a lot of books, some unknown ingredients, and some strange crystal orbs.

While I was distracted with this place I heard my great grandfather said. ''Before I teach you how to cast a spell. You must learn what a wizard truly is. What it mean to have ritual blood in you and the dangers. And finally the true history of our community.''

Well it seems that all my worries were unnecessary. I must pay attention and don't miss anything my great grandfather says. He then picked one of the crystal orbs and puts it in the middle of the altar. Some images begin to project from it. ''You must know that the wizard have been present since the beginning of all humankind''

''It was nothing fancy like we have today but pure ritualic magic''. In the projection I could see some rituals like those one imagines were practiced in ancient times. From sacrifices to offerings. ''Over time, these rituals gave rise to multiple types of magic. The shamanic with its variations from country to country'' The imagenes then shift to some shamanic rituals under a pyre.

''The strange voodoo and the necromancy'' The imagenes shift again to show me how they perform it with bones and bodies. ''The priesthood where the fast casting began'' Now I could see some part of Asia and how they used talismans. ''And finally the druidic with his communion towards nature'' I could see how they control animals and shapeshift to some of then too.

''You must understand that although these magic are very powerful we were in constant danger by the most dangerous magic creatures. We were and are prey for then. Since a wizard have magic in their bodies but are way easier to hunt than their normal prey. Even the muggles have a really small amount and way easier to kill than a wizard.''

When I heard my great grandfather said this I was totally surprise. No wonder when I read magic creatures and where to find them some of the description said that those creatures have an unnatural like for human flesh. ''Those were really dangerous times. We suffer countless attacks from these creatures. And these mighty wizards could be counted on one hand. Despite being very powerful, not many are born with the ability to become one''

''This is the time when normal wizards started experimenting with magic. And it is the time when ritual blood and flesh were discovered. Beginning with the rise of the certain families. What most muggles tought of a ancient god was only a really powerful ritual wizard'' That explain a lot of the magic in the world but know I have so many questions.

And the most important one is. Why are we hidding?