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Magius (thededicated) wrote in indarkness_logs,
@ 2010-10-04 13:12:00

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2032 10, magius, trini kwan

RP: Learning Magic, Making Magic
Characters: Magius and Open
Time/Date: Noon, 10/04
Location: pool area on the roof
Warnings/Rating: tbd
Summary: Magius has some ideas, and tries them out after going swimming. Magic almost happens.
Status: Ongoing.

Magius rose from the pool, stretching and smiling as he pulled himself to a standing position next to the pool. Water cascaded down his body as he rose, and illuminated scars and muscles. he was in very good shape, unlike most wizards he knew, for he had been an outsider and a renegade most of his life, a warrior and a wizard who did not slink from hidden place to hidden place, but dove into dungeons and confronted dangers.

He stretched, and felt the delightful pull of muscles well used and content as he wound down from the swim. He had not always liked swimming, but since coming here, he had developed a true like of it. He took up a towel and scrubbed his face and body until he was roughly dry, then slipped into his robes and went to where he had set up his things, not too far away.

Settling down, he let the contentment of his swim wash over him, and he closed his eyes, magic flowing around him and easily graspable. He reached out for it, and held it in his mind’s hand as he opened his eyes and looked at his notes. He had decided to try a variation of the wind wall spell and direct it with water instead. He had known of such a spell before, but had lost it with some of his spell books. Now, after weeks of preparation, he was ready to try a new one..

He concentrated on the water, pulling in his will and speaking the words of the modified spell, and letting the magic loose. His eyes fixed on the water as he finished the incantation and looked for results. The water of the pool rose up in a vague wall form, rising some ten feet high, but almost immediately broke apart and splashed back into the pool. He sighed and frowned, making notes and observations. Not what he had planned, but still, closer than he had hoped for a first time spell. He felt there was a large gap to go, and the end result was far more elusive than he hoped it would be. He might not be able to duplicate these spells, but he would try.

He sipped some water and pondered it, thinking on what he would alter next...

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yellowtrini
2010-10-07 02:18 am UTC (link)

Trini frowned at the man's explanation of his loss of power. "I'm sorry to hear that they've managed to strip away some of your ability to use your magic. That must be frustrating. I did not realize they had the ability to take away skill a person had acquired." Trini would explain her own loss, but she had been conditioned since receiving her powers that she should avoid revealing her identity. She was not sure how long that would last here, and since it seemed to be an alternate reality, she was not sure it was necessary to continue doing so. But for now, it seemed the best course of action.

"I do not know if I trust it either, but if they have as much power as it seems that they do, then they could kill us out of hand. It would be a waste of their time to kidnap us just to kill us with some poisoned meals." It just did not make any sense to the teenager. "I am getting that impression. The world that I know did not have your land, for example, and if that is the case, I wonder if there are ways to tell the different members apart in terms of what dimension they come from." It was a curious idea. "I am afraid I have been rather inquisitive though. I hope all my questions have not been too troublesome."

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thededicated
2010-10-07 02:31 am UTC (link)

He smiled wryly. "They can do much more than that. Somehow they can inhibit abilities, and mayhap more." He canted his head. "I think they are, frankly, afraid of what we will do otherwise."

"They seem to be testing us, and our reactions, from loud music to attackers to depression soul stealing monsters." He did not like what they did, for it showed cowardice and a very basic violation of their lives.

He nodded. "You might be able to discover such. It might be a fair project to pass the time." He chuckled. "Indeed, not. I think you've been most curious, and that is not a hardship, but impressive."

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yellowtrini
2010-10-07 02:44 am UTC (link)

"I imagine that they would want to make sure they remained safe, yes." Trini couldn't blame them for that, even if she didn't like it. She knows that she'd be sorely tempted to call in her Dinozard if she could. That, of course, was something she could not do here.

"It sounds like a psychological test then to me. Using us as test subjects." She did not like it either, but she did not have the firsthand experience of what their captors did either.

"Thank you. I hoped that you hadn't heard these same questions by new people enough that it was tiresome to answer. Though I believe I should actually go check out the gym. It is a lot to think about, and the exercise will help me focus. You are welcome to join me if you wish." The teen had noticed that the older man looked to be in pretty good shape, so she thought that she would extend the invitation. "Oh, and before I forget, may I ask what room are you in, just in case? I am in 510."

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thededicated
2010-10-07 02:55 am UTC (link)

He nodded. "More than likely. See how these people do under these circumstances. A few of the gods on my world were like that." They had been even worse, in truth. Evil gods did love to play with the races.

He smiled at her, welcoming her questions. "In truth, I rarely play the welcome committee. There are a couple of people here who do it most often, with much success. Today, however, I am more than happy to assist someone as pretty and polite as you."

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yellowtrini
2010-10-07 03:05 am UTC (link)

The teen raised her eyebrows briefly at the mention of gods. "Gods? As in multiple gods? That is certainly a difference between our worlds. We have different religious beliefs among our people, but we do not generally see any sort of direct divine intervention. We take our religious beliefs, by and large, on faith rather than directly witnessing their influence."

Trini smiled at that. "I am glad then, that you have had the opportunity to play the role, and you have done it well. Though I am afraid you did not answer my question about if you wished to join me."

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thededicated
2010-10-07 03:19 am UTC (link)

"My world has more than a hundred gods, but 22 in the pantheon that I follow. And our gods regularly interfere with our lives. Currently a war is ongoing there between the forces of Good and the actions of a single goddess and her followers." He truly hated Takhisis and the dark gods, for they dd not even respect magic, but sought dominion over all.

He blushed slightly, unused to compliments of any kind. "My thanks. And I did overlook that thought in the others. I'm in room 404, and I would join you, but I think i am ill-dressed for such. Perhaps another time?"

he rose and bowed to her.

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yellowtrini
2010-10-07 03:27 am UTC (link)

"That is a lot of gods. I must admit, most of our world would balk at such a number. And that does seem like it could get difficult to deal with, depending on how powerful the gods are." Trini is not quite sure how one would handle dealing with gods. Carefully, she supposed.

"Do not worry about it. I do have a few more moments though, if you do. I do imagine that robes do not make for the best workout attire, no. It would be easy for them to get caught on a weight or in a machine." Trini smiled casually at the man. "So there is a war between a single goddess and those who follow Good? How can one goddess have amassed enough power to be that much of a threat, if I can ask? You have a lot of gods and goddesses to spread that power around between, do you not?"

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thededicated
2010-10-07 03:46 am UTC (link)

"Few directly worship every single one. Each god has unto themselves a demesnes, an area they control, and each is seen and worshiped most by those who are in that area. I, myself most worship Paladine, Mishakal, and Solinari, the foremost gods of Light."

He grinned at her. "The gods follow an ancient pact, to interfere but without coming to the world. Her presence on Krynn grants her more influence and she broke the pact some time ago. While the others hold to the truth, the one God has amassed influence in secret, as befits a dark goddess. She will be defeated, but it will take time and death to do it."

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yellowtrini
2010-10-07 03:56 am UTC (link)

"So she broke the agreement and came to the world, and that grants her more power? Sounds to me like she does not have a lot of honor, if she needs to advance her goals by breaking ancient pacts between gods and goddesses." Trini frowned at that. That did not seem fair to her. "I hope you are able to defeat her soon, but in any sort of war, there is always a high cost."

She did take note of the gods that Magius listed. "So, if they are all gods of light, what makes them different from each other, aside from the different demesnes that they control? Do they have the same or similar philosophies?"

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thededicated
2010-10-07 04:02 am UTC (link)

He nodded. She is a goddess of Evil, leader of all Evil forces upon my world. Our world will survive and find a way out of the darkness, but it will take time."

He grinned. "Palpatine is lord of light, ruler of Good's forces, and patron of hope, right, and rulers. Mishakal is his Lady, and queen of charity, magic, and healing. Solinari is the god of Good magic, one of three brothers who watch the world from the night sky. He is the patron of my order, the White Robes."

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yellowtrini
2010-10-09 02:29 am UTC (link)

"So complementary then." Trini nodded to the older man as he explained what his god were like. "I hope your land is able to find a way out of it's troubles soon. And I hope that you will be able to join your friends in defeating that goddess."

The young woman stood and looked over her shoulder briefly before she turned back to the man. "Though I should get moving, I believe. Thank you for your time. I hope I will run into you later." The young woman gave a respectful bow to the man. It seemed the thing to do, since he had offered one to her earlier.

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	thededicated 2010-10-09 03:47 am UTC (link)
	"Mayhap. I think the friend I knew there, Huma, stands a better chance of making a difference, but I shall hope to help." He smiled a little. He hoped he already had. "Not a worry, nor a bother. It was excellent speaking with you, milady. Anytime." He bowed in turn. "May your wanderings be well." (Reply to this) (Parent)

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