The Last Blood Mage

Xander’s Rage

"So let me get this straight. Consuming black roots will make a mage powerless for days, depending on the potency. But if they consume too much or too often, they would die. How does this affect the world like you said? It just looks like extra steps to kill a mage," Xander growled.

He had thought consuming black roots would rid him of his blood mage powers. However, he had learned that if he consumed too much black root or did so too frequently to suppress his powers, he could die from mana poisoning. Although Xander knew he wouldn't die unless his head was severed or his body burned completely, he doubted he would survive mana poisoning.

"You're not seeing the full picture," Mathias said.

"With this knowledge, alchemists will spend their lives brewing potions and weaponizing black roots. Imagine a poison made with black roots that could immediately strip a mage of their powers. It could change the tide of a war. Think about the spells or runes created using the essence of black root