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

[atouts]

One would think the man calling the meeting would plan for the food himself, too.

[ Kicking this off with his usual charm, it would seem. ]

[kingsroads]

I can't cook.

[ someone has forgotten that the concept of 'just ask the caravan for help' exists ]

[atouts]

You realize none of us have been cooking the entire time we've been on the moon and we've yet to go hungry, don't you?

[ He knows Strange can get to that conclusion on his own. Maybe. Possibly? ]

[kingsroads]

[ aaaaaand then he gets the point. ]

One of the caravan members and I get along splendidly well. I'll ask her if she knows anyone who can help with food!

[ a pause before ]

I hope this criticism means you're attending.

[atouts]

Hmm. Maybe. [ That's closer to a yes than it sounds. ] And I suppose I shouldn't be surprised you've made friends with the caravan already.

[whattaprick]

Booze counts as a snack, right?

[dirthena]

( if there's anything that proves she's no longer in thedas, it's someone trying to gather up magic users and teach it. which isn't something she's against, so she'll absolutely be showing up later. )

Looking for magicians sounds like you're wanting people who just know how to create tricks, not cast magic. ( 'mages' sounds so much better. ) But I'll be there, if you're looking for new members.

[wild_magic]

So it's just getting together, and talking about magic? No reading books or anything? [Because that sounds like it could be pretty cool...]

[kingsroads]

Her name's Shimmer. She pointed out some...interesting information about certain members of the carnival.

[ looking at you, Mr. Super Winter ]

[kingsroads]

Booze obviously counts as a snack.

ill hit this w. Carly later but shhh

[soft_focus]

...It's ok if you can only listen, right?

....I'm still reading that book, by the way!! [But also, Notes Time. Childish, maybe not quite on the mark notes time.]

[kingsroads]

What term would you prefer I use? Mages? Wizards? There's so many different ways to describe magic users—I simply use 'magician' because it is what we were called back in my world.

[ Strange is very cavalier about this. After all, it doesn't matter what they're called, just that they're people who can do magic. ]

And this isn't an organization or a codified group or anything like that. I've never been one for rules. [ the word 'rules' is said like most people would say 'roadkill' ] Anyone who wishes to learn about different strains of magic should attend. If that applies to you, then I hope to see you there.

[kingsroads]

You can read books if you wish. You can also ignore books entirely. The choice is up to you—though I will bring along a book about magic that I own if anyone wants to borrow it.

[osteothropy]

Does anyone have any food conjuring magic? I'd show up for that demonstration.

[wild_magic]

I feel like talking is more fun, so I'll just do that. [Nothing against books for anyonewho prefers that of course, it's just definitely not Susan's thing.]

[chronosynthesis]

[Syrlya won't even address the food thing since Childermass already has.]

I will attend. Will it be simply an open forum, or will it have structure?

[dirthena]

Mages was what was used in my world, although it split further depending on a person's magical education as seen by various institutions. Not that it matters here.

( at least his enthusiasm is nice and refreshing, and her curiosity gets the better of her. )

And here I was, thinking that everything related to magic would at least have general guidelines. Is that not the case where you're from? ( do peple not get possessed where you come from, strange?? ) It does; I'm a mage myself.

[kingsroads]

It's perfectly fine if you can only listen.

And you are? Good! How is it? Has it been a doable read so far?

[ because Strange knows a lot of his books are....challenging. That's why Reira got kid lit for Christmas. ]

[brightspot]

I'm not sure I'd meet the requirements for learning, [Simply because there's not really magic in her world] but I'd love to listen and watch if you guys will be doing magic too!

[kingsroads]

Would you show up even if there wasn't food conjuring magic? After all, you were there for that Celebration meeting.

[ look at him! He's trying to be decent! It's only kind of working! ]

[kingsroads]

[ Syrlya. Look at who you're talking to. There will be absolutely no structure. ]

I figure an open forum should be easiest for all involved!

[kingsroads]

The magic of my world is a unique case. Any general guidelines are hundreds of years out of date and the new guidelines are currently being rewritten.

[ new guidelines which will probably include "holy shit, plz be careful around the fae, like damn y'all.

but OH YAY, she's a mage, that automatically makes Lavellan somewhat of a cool person in Strange's book. ]

I am Jonathan Strange, by the way, magician and mercenary for the carnival.

[kingsroads]

The only requirements for learning are a desire to learn in the first place. If you wish to listen and watch, then you definitely should attend.

[brightspot]

And I won't be getting in the way if I end up royally sucking at it?

[atouts]

[ why does that sound so suspicious... ]

Such as?