I awaken. Energetic, like I had just been reborn. I have a new found reason in this ignorant world. I will change how ponies view “Magic”. I will be the founder of a powerful method to tap into the energy of the Forest of Knowledge- Yes… I like that name, that is what I will call it from now on, “The Forest of Knowledge!”.
I begin work right away, I will take notes of my findings and I will record them for those ahead of me to use and build upon my discovery! First, I should get samples from the forest. I need to understand the curse to manipulate it after all.
First thing’s first, I need a journal. I will make a journal for each entry to this magic, this first one I shall label “Initial Findings: The foundation for a new era”. I set up my workstation, an old oak table, ink and quill and a healthy supply of paper.
Now, I’ve stalled enough. It is time I get those samples… Somehow...
I first kit up. I fetch my saddlebag, levitate my scarf from the rack and suit it warmly around my neck, readjust my glasses, and set out. I proceed towards the Forest of Knowledge. By following the same path I can also check to see if the sign is still there, and sure enough, as expected... It was not. So this was all a vision, or perhaps it was taken down... Although, I seem to remember these same ponies from before.
The town folks seemed to bare no thought to my entrance into the "Everfree forest". I confidently stride forward, enter the dense fog once more. This time, I am aware; Every feeling and sight is familiar and within my capabilities to handle. I loosen my scarf, allowing myself to breathe the heavy air slightly easier, though still a slight challenge. I make my way to the place of which the knowledge was given. The environment is very familiar, this is the right place.
The fog this time was more blue than green... It was blue with hints of green, perhaps? Something worth writing down, it may come in handy later. I observe my surroundings, taking in every detail. "What would be a safe, yet a saturated source of this "Curse" that I could examine and perform experiments on without it being too rare or bothersome to find...", I think out loud to myself. After closer inspection, I noticed a blue flower, one which seemed easy to find, rich in "Curse" (Judging by the color) and so far, pretty harmless!
I step closer to the flower, lean down, and sniff at it; This results in a powerful sneeze. It hurt. "Yep, that's definitely cursed!" I joyfully remark, perhaps slightly ignorant of my low level of understanding. I levitate the flowers into the right side of my saddlebag (My secondary pouch). With every flower picked released a cloud of the blue color they display in their petals; I perhaps should move... This could be rather poisonous.
My return home was without hickup, with no fear of the Forest of Knowledge, it seems I am not bothered by the evils that lurk within. Perhaps it has something to do with this new "Essence" that surrounds my "Aura" (Words that I do not yet know the meaning of, truly, but it seems fitting).
Upon arriving home, I Set down my saddle bag, levitating it off my back and dropping it to the ground. A puff of blue mist scattered from the seams with the landing. A lot was to be written in this new journal.
Entry one - The Fog
It seems that The Forest of Knowledge has a cursed fog. I'm not yet sure what I will call this, but it emanates power, I can feel it. The fog seems to shift in hue, perhaps dependant on the observer. I should ask around Ponyville, see exactly what determines the color of the fog.