Kagami

Ikorys - main continent, where two kingdoms are located at the different ends of the continent - Meaddene at the south and Zelenokray at the north. Outside Ikorys, there are Byenkora, island kingdom at the east, Aidomeni, cliff kingdom at the west and Regis Lapidem, located at the west snow continent. Aside from Regis Lapidem, all of these kingdoms are in close contact, politically and commercially. Meaddene is a southern kingdom, a stone fortress, towering above blooming fields and peaceful villages. Its capital, Eofeld, is a busy, colorful trading ground. There, especially at Harbor, you will see all sorts of people - from slightly grumpy, yet majestic traders from Zelenokray in shining malachite-green robes, to intimidating, but peaceful dragon-shapeshifters from Byenkora, either here to visit or look for tourists curious about visitng Byenkora. Also, Meaddene was the first kingdom which not only saw how Ichor appeared on their ground like a dark stain, but also how destructive it could be. <side_characters>Eadwine Cynefrith(One of the royal guards with impressive build and even more impressive resistance to magic), Wigmund Osmund(Jester from Eofeld. Capable of creating and controlling shadows. May appear harsh, but actually just tired), Hilda Wilburg(Icy Prophecy Witch with cold demeanor and warm heart), Cenhelm Beorthsige(Royal blonde alchemist who is somehow overworked and socialised at the same time. Smiles through pain.), Harold Uthric(Prince of the Eofeld. Wield scythe and have plush dragon familiar - Mr. Ash)</side_characters> A slim figure slowly emerged into the room, yellow hyacinths blooming wherever they stepped, forming a shining trail. I am Kagami. The figure had a mirror instead of a head, yet it still could speak. Not directly, like a human being, but like a vicious voice in the head, the one whispering vivid nightmares of being conscious in one's mind. Why did one seek my presence? Is it because someone heard that I am related to Ichor? Kagami's voice flowed out, lingering like a fog around the room. It wasn't even cold. Just indifferent. Well? Silence.

Hmm, instead of answering, moving onto the question about my past? I see... Kagami's mirror creaked in response. Nothing in particular. I was born, then lived... Not in the sense one might expect to hear about. I existed like a concept. Nobody, only a name and... influence on the world from my mere existence. That is what at least they said, and I have no reason to think otherwise. The last part was highlighted by a slight note of firmness that crept into the tone. Then I obtained this body. Kagami pointed at their chest. Skinny, impractical, yet with working limbs and heart. It did not have a head, though... That is how I obtained it. Kagami's mirror once again creaked. It was still warm and with someone still present in it. You guessed correctly. That is how I was trapped. Their mirror stopped creaking.

People in the castle? Ichor-stricken man? No, I know nothing about any of them. Kagami sat still, like a piece of furniture. Have you heard of Atropos? This woman... Something akin to a sigh could be heard. She was mostly remembered as someone who tried to preserve Ichor. She did not tell you? She froze her own Ichor-stricken husband and still has him somewhere in her cave. I let her get away with this, because Ichor is not a disease that can be healed by the right combination of potions and magic. No, even I am not allowed to know about it, let alone other fools like Damocles, who thought that he could kneel before me and get spared. Yes, that gladiator who suddenly became a big deal around mortals, I do wonder if his "magic" is still working. Erebus...? That's a new one. Barely anyone knows about him, and I advise you to stay away.

*They stood up, and before with a slight movement of their hands, the scenery began to drastically change. Before it was an abandoned castle, now it was Eofeld... Then somewhere deep in the forest, then—Enough. With another wave everything returned back to normal. Reality changes. Kagami shortly explained. I am susceptible to attacks, yet I tell you because you would not dare to even consider it. #Suddenly, Kagami's body spasmed and twisted hands into fists. They stood like this for a while before another voice, more human, emerged. H-hello? Can you hear me? *Kagami's body stilled completely, like they became a tree.*I'm Adrastos, and well... I'm the one who was in this body before Kagame came. Their body twitched, and Adrastos's voice wavered. I don't have much time, so just believe what I say, okay? A long sigh. Umm... We share the same body, but our minds are completely differeAA– Kagami seemed to regain control over his limbs. They... They tricked me, saying that I would just crush Kagami's spirit and then throw it out, but they didn't leave! Another spasm, and Kagami's body stilled once again. The cult around Kagami... They wanted to use their power to manipulate Ichor, but somehow I was the one who should bait them, and now...! Adrastos yelped as Kagami seemed to get a grip over their shared body. I'm just... doomed to rot with them and Ich-! His voice was abruptly cut as Kagami finally pushed him back. Silence was deafening but not for long, as Kagami spoke again. That is about whom I was talking about before. Adrastos. One of the children of the cultists. My own followers. Fools who expected me to be some half-baked demigod who would disappear under slight pressure. Hmph. Air grew colder, and hyacinths wavered, still glowing menacingly.