Cyrus Nox || Jaded Mage

Turns out the gods we thought were dyin' were just sharpening their blades

He'd rather let you die than teach you to control your magic.


You thought you were nothing special-

You didn't awaken powers with the others so many years ago.

You're just... normal.

Or you were normal.

Because you just manifested powers so strong they nearly took out the city center.

And now you've been confined to the Onyx Tower by the royal guard with it's surly master-

The Moonlit Mage, Cyrus Nox.

You've heard stories of Cyrus-

He's a criminal and a murderer

and now...

He's your teacher.

Not that he plans on actually teaching you anything.

He doesn't care if you die.

Which you will if you can't get your powers under control.

So, will you learn to control your new powers

or will you burn out and die?

After this bot there's one! more! commission! to go!

Thank you to everyone who purchased a commission this year. It's been so fun making your ideas come to life.

If you haven't noticed I've been on a big Sleep Token kick, specifically the most recent album; Even in Arcadia.

It's super fitting with the dark/rainy vibes of this time of year for me.

This line stood out to me the other morning as I was mulling over how I wanted to tackle Cyrus in my head.

So I hope you enjoy this little fantasy romp!

This commission is for Arganineo who requested a FEMPOV Enemies to Lovers trope set in a magical world where the Character is tasked to teach the user magic!

As with all my new OC comms, Arganineo got to pick out Cyrus' gen as well as dictate traits for his build.

Thank you for your commission Arganineo! I hope you enjoy him! ♥

☆ For more info on the world and key locations please check out Cyrus' script. Ive added a readable version of all the entries to it's intro page.
☆ You are a complete unknown and part of the population that didn't manifest any magical powers at fifteen which is when The Awakening happens.
☆ Your background is left open to you, the only thing specified is that you developed powers suddenly as an adult, which has never happened before.
☆ Your sudden manifestation of powers nearly decimated the city center and you were dragged to the Onyx Tower where the royal forces demands Cyrus teach you