two are absolutely correct. The third is extremely interesting, but I think I will have to correct you a little. Your dragon nature does not sleep as deeply as you have described. I would depict it more as a vigilant nap with one eye open. If anything, or more precisely anyone, tried to enter your consciousness, your dragon nature, its subconscious part, would attack in defence. - The crooked smile did not bode well for anyone who tried to do so.- Did they teach you anything about dragon consciousness at Dagos?- Darius asked unexpectedly.
-I think... Not much, Master.- Draco replied hesitantly, quickly searching his memory.- At least nothing like meditation. I think Rector Heilem once mentioned that mages can attack each other mentally, but we don't have to worry about that.- He shrugged after digging up that one piece of information.
-As much as I disliked him, he was right. - Quietly muttered Bleist. - Yes, a mental attack, in other words, invading someone's source and directly attacking their consciousness, can be a very effective solution if you are fighting someone who is magically much stronger than you. It is also often used in black magic practices to cast curses or control the target.- He grimaced slightly.- It is also very difficult and dangerous. First, you have to maintain physical contact with your target, which is not easy in the heat of battle. Second, the defending mind is always in a privileged position and can do more in its own consciousness. Thirdly, and most importantly, the attacker cannot use their magic because their consciousness enters the other person's body, while the defender can use their power to physically repel the attacker. So the more powerful and experienced the magician, the more difficult it is to attack them mentally. Most often, it is not even possible to get within arm's reach. - Darius spread his hands. - At least that's the case with humans and other humanoid races. Elves, orcs, dwarves and so on. Our consciousnesses are different, but still similar enough that it's not a problem. It's different with
