The Wrong Way To Use Healing Magic Ch 1
Okay, let's be honest. We've all seen it. We've all secretly judged it. I'm talking about healing magic gone completely sideways.
Forget the noble hero patching up their comrades. We're diving into the land of spectacularly bad choices.
Chapter 1: The Instant Gratification Fix
First, the "Instant Gratification Fix". Picture this: minor paper cut. The hero? Immediately blasting it with enough healing energy to power a small city.
Like, seriously? A band-aid would have sufficed. But no, let's use a spell that could probably re-grow a limb on a tiny scratch.
It's like using a flamethrower to light a birthday candle. Overkill much?
Why This Is The Worst
It's wasteful! Magic isn't free, people. That energy could be used to, I don't know, actually save someone's life.
And let's not forget the side effects. Do you really know what happens when you supercharge a tiny wound like that? Giant scar? Random mutations? Butterfly wings?
The possibilities are endless. And mostly terrifying.
Then there's the dependence. Imagine needing a healing spell for every tiny scrape. You'd never develop an immune system!
You'd become the magical equivalent of a bubble-wrapped baby. Not exactly a fearsome warrior, are you?
It screams incompetence. If a hero whips out divine intervention for a splinter, how are they gonna deal with an actual dragon?
Run away, probably. Just a guess.
Think about the resources! This healing magic could be used for so many other important thing!
And it's boring! Where's the dramatic tension? The slow, agonizing recovery? The character development that comes from overcoming adversity? Gone! Poof!
Just instant, painless perfection. Snooze.
The Alternative (That Nobody Wants)
Embrace the pain! Okay, maybe not embrace it. Acknowledge it, at least.
A little suffering builds character. Also, it makes you appreciate the good times more.
A simple bandage and a little bit of grit goes a long way. You can even impress people!
Plus, think of the stories you'll have. "Remember that time I almost died from a paper cut? It was glorious!"
Okay, maybe not glorious. But memorable!
So next time you're tempted to unleash a healing supernova on a minor boo-boo, just stop. Take a deep breath. And grab a band-aid.
Your future self (and your mana pool) will thank you. Let's save the epic magic for the epic battles, shall we?
And for goodness' sake, let's keep the butterfly wings to a minimum.
Especially not on a warrior.
