Tales of Aria: The Legend of Damiano's Disk

Chapter 6: Learning The Art Lucas sat quietly on the couch reading The Basics of Light Magic as Iris and Hagan chatted in the kitchen. The first part of the book explained that in order to perform Light magic, one must first possess the ability to use it. However, there was nothing indicating how he should go about verifying this. Zoe seemed to think that my ability to sense other people’s emotions was a sign that I could use Light magic. Wait... didn’t she say everyone has the potential to be a mage? Then it shouldn’t matter... but why does this book say I need to ‘possess the ability to use Light magic?’... Now that I think about it, I also remember Zoe saying that she ‘possessed Shadow magic’... Ugh! This is so confusing!

Lucas flipped to the table of contents. Here we go... the spells start on page 35. I can just try performing an easy one. Then I’ll know for sure. He flipped through the pages and hunted vigorously for a suitable spell. It says this is the first one I should practice with... These must be the words I’m supposed to say down here...

Well, here goes nothing. Lucas stood up. He held the book in his left hand and outstretched his right arm. Cupping his right hand, he turned his palm upward and read aloud, “Lumen... orbis.” Nothing happened. He tried again, “Lumen orbis.” Still nothing. Maybe I’m supposed to shout it. “Lumen orbis!” Again, he was unsuccessful.

Iris quickly entered the room. “Lucas! Please do not conjure light orbs inside my house.”

“Oh... Sorry,” Lucas replied, setting the book on the coffee table.

Iris walked over to him. “Well, this certainly explains your miraculous recovery. The possibility that you possessed the ability to use Light magic never even occurred to me.”

“I’m not sure I do,” Lucas answered. Iris looked puzzled. He sat back down on the couch. “I have the ability to sense the