/u/Shir0_1's posts in /r/WritingPrompts
[WP] Healing magic is considered a holy gift, yet it holds a dark secret. For every bit of healing used, some of the caster's life force is taken. How do they stay alive then? By taking it from their enemies. After all, healing and necromancy are two sides of the same coin.
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[WP] You can take a peek into people's souls, to take a look at who they were in their past lives. Some of your friends were emperors or kings. Others were pharaohs or chieftains. You find it odd that so many historical figures gather around you, so one day you look into your own soul in the mirror.
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[WP] You're a weak telepath. Your limited powers allow you to catch glimpses into people's memories. Usually you see major events like weddings and graduations. You just saw into the memory of the man next to you. You saw his coronation as king of a nation you've never heard of.
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[WP] You run a small bar in a dystopian city, and you're infamous for acting as an information broker, a double agent collecting and selling secrets. In reality, you're just a loose-lipped bartender who's been getting a lot more tips lately.
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[WP] Your house is haunted, but not by humans. It was built on a veterinarian's office that burned down over a decade ago. The souls of the animals still remain, but not as vengeful spirits. They behave more or less the same as normal pets, except they can also float and walk through walls.
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[WP] Demons have been around for much longer than latin, so why is it the language of choice for summoning them? You decide to investigate.
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[WP] An ancient magic golem awakens to find a sentient android has been exploring the ruins it inhabits. After some early translation issues, the two start to form an interesting friendship.
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[WP] You were the hero, now just a retired old man living in the woods. One day, you get word that a new hero has been born and is looking for the hero's sword at "The Sage's Cottage". Problem is, you sold that thing ages ago. Now the hero is making their way to your place and you're panicking.
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[WP] In the nearby graveyard stands a single undead knight. The skeletal warrior stands guard over it's old master's tomb. It seems unaffected by daylight and the church doesn't exorcise it because it poses no threat. After a night at the tavern you decide to talk to it.
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[WP] While the other dragons hoarded gold or magical weapons you preferred to gather stories. Often times you'll use magic to disguise as a human and explore their libraries. This time, though, you decide to head to the tavern instead, to hear the stories that haven't been written down.
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