public channel, forward dated a smidge to the morning of d15

[kingsroads]

Months ago, during the Celebration, a few of us got together to talk about and compare the magic from our worlds. Well, it's been a while since then and we've certainly picked up more magicians, so why not revive that little discussion group?

[ he's phrasing it as a hypothetical but as Strange keeps barging on, there's nothing hypothetical about it: he is totally reviving that discussion group. ]

I've asked around and the smaller festival hall in the building closest to the carnival portal is available for our use. Anyone who's interested should meet there tonight, just after sundown, for an informal gathering to talk about magic. There will be space inside the festival hall and outside in the snow for anyone to demonstrate their techniques.

Likewise, anyone who wishes to learn about magic should come and visit as well. [ And there's a bit of a pause like Strange is trying his hardest to choose his words carefully. ] Magicians in the carnival have different types of magic drawing upon different techniques. While one school of thought might seem incomprehensible, another might seem as clear as day. This is a chance for those of us with magic to learn from each other and develop our skills and those of us who wish to learn magic to see what practice would best fit their needs.

[ There's a pause, because Strange has no idea how to end this. ] Sound off if you're coming, I suppose. Oh, and can someone bring snacks?

( ooc: this is an ic post about mage club, an idea floated around on the cr meme a while back. I'll put up a mingle log later in the week for the actual meeting itself. as for this post, feel free to threadjack around! )

Comments

[lonesomewanderer]

I do not deal in party tricks, but I would be interested in seeing demonstrations of magic by those here.

[ And what others here called magic. He's not so sure the person organizing this knows what magic is. ]

[kingsroads]

Gossip that I've a feeling you wouldn't want me saying over a public channel.

[ IT'S ABOUT YOOOOOOOOOU, CHILDERMASS. ]

[kingsroads]

In that case, you should certainly just talk! After all, it's best to do the method that's most fun.

[kingsroads]

Would someone who dealt in party tricks offer this suggestion in the first place? [ rude, buddy. ]

[lonesomewanderer]

When surrounded by the mystical? Yes. [ Just sayin' ] Are you hoping to learn or will you be one demonstrating?

[atouts]

[ Yeah, he gets that immediately and there are several possibilities there. Which caravan worker was Shimmer? What did she know? ]

You may be right on that. Where are you?

[kingsroads]

Of course I'll be demonstrating! I am a magician, after all.

[ he says, like this is OBVIOUSLY something that Solas should know (despite the fact that wait, Strange doesn't know who this dude is). ]

[kingsroads]

Most people started off 'royally sucking' at magic. You won't be the first.

[criticallyfucked]

[If Strange hadn't specified he 'sound off,' Foster would have simply showed up unannounced.

So, thanks Strange, now everyone is warned.]

....

I'm coming.

[It's like a threat. Which it kind of is, really.]

[brightspot]

Maybe. Not you, though? [She seems to recall someone bragging saying that they were a natural?]

[dirthena]

That implies that the laws of magic of your world change, or are at least more readily understood than they were before. I would have thought that something would have been exhaustively studied in any world it was present.

( this is probably what magic club is for, but elera just can't help herself. )

Elera Lavellan, Patch and Scout for the carnival. And new arrival.

[osteothropy]

I guess I could clear some time in my schedule for it.

You sure you don't want to have a hot tub available?

[kingsroads]

Outside the market area. Shall I meet you somewhere or will you meet me there?

[kingsroads]

Oh God, you still have that glass?

[ he can't help but sound a little horrified. return of the foot wine, how about no.]

[kingsroads]

Not me. I picked up on it rather quickly! [ and 100% on accident. ]

[brightspot]

So you never like... accidentally caused it to rain indoors or anything? No mistakes ever? [She doesn't sound like she believes this.]

[kingsroads]

[ Well he DID open it to everyone, this is a bit to be expected. ]

In that case, I shall see you then. Though I must ask, out of respect for the cleaning staff, please perform any blood rituals outside.

[ why does he have to ask this in the first place, when did this become his life. ]

[kingsroads]

They have. Magic in my world had vanished for hundreds of years. No spell was cast, no magician existed, it was all quite dismal. But since I've returned magic to England, the rules that governed it previously have suddenly come into relevance again.

[ But a scout? Awesome, good to hear! ]

It seems we're coworkers, Miss Lavellan. Both mercenaries and scouts work under the nighrider.

strange pls

[atouts]

More like no one can agree on the rules and he's left the rest of us to clean up that mess on our own.

[ Okay, sure, he was about to show up in person to harass Strange over something else, but first... this. ]

[dirthena]

( well she WAS about to say how that sounded rather impressive, but someone had to rob strange of an ego boost he didn't need. )

So he simply does magic because he can, and leaves everyone else to figure out the rules to what he's done?

[dirthena]

It's a pleasure to meet you, Strange. ( and she doesn't think one person doing all of that is impossible, because she's a video game protagonist. ) I'm afraid I don't know the details of my assignment beyond the obvious -- who is the nightrider?

[criticallyfucked]

I am the cleaning staff.

[Which isn't actually relevant because they're on vacation, but it's a lot easier than admitting he's there to try and learn something less blood related.]

And. I...

[There is such a pause.]

Am not there to teach.

[whattaprick]

That'd be me.

[whattaprick]

But is it a snack for before or after the magic starts happening?

[destiny_key]

I can come!

I dunno how good I'd be at explaining my magic, but, uh, I can try!