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

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?

[atouts]

In his defense, he did not choose to leave on his own, but he only returned magic itself to England. [ Specifically, the contract the land had with the people of that land, but Strange would know more about that than Childermass would. What he does know, however, is— ] Actual law regarding magic is incredibly out of date and upsetting our very non-magical parliament overall.

[ There's a short pause, then he at least adds, ]

Not that it hasn't been fun to watch, mind you.

[kingsroads]

I'd help out if I could, you know, [ the peanut gallery pipes up.

granted, his help....might not be the most useful. ]

[dirthena]

Finding enjoyment in watching politicians scramble to deal with things they don't understand seems to be a universal constant. At least until they start tossing blame around and decide it should rest with you.

( she knows she has a lot of fun with it, up until that last part. )

So bringing magic back to your land has caused chaos only within your government?

[atouts]

They would have to acknowledge me in the first place, so I think I shall save my worries for my colleagues.

[ Because classism would also be a universal constant. ]

And no, not only with them. It's caused quite a bit of chaos across all of England, though the initial burst did seem to have calm down after a few weeks.

[dirthena]

( it sure is. that and fantasy racism. )

Their loss, I'm sure. ( it normally is, in her opinion. ) That is-- unexpected. In my experience, allowing magic to return full force in Thedas would create problems not likely to simply die down.

( if this world has to die and so on. thanks solas. )

Is England the only place where magic returned to? And-- what is it? A continent?

[atouts]

Fewer reports of children enchanting ears to go flying off and slightly more semblance of order is all that truly means. [ Only a semblance. ] Though if England is the only place...

[ It's a good question, one he's been asked before and also one that garners a pause as he considers it. Previously, he'd been asked if Japan might have magic, but honestly? ]

England is the only place English magic returned to. If there is magic elsewhere, I do not know, but we are the ones with a history of it outside of fairy tales. [ Anymore, that is. ] And no, not a continent. An island.

[ Several, but without a map, he's not going to try too had to explain beyond just 'island'. An island is easiest to understand. ]

[dirthena]

Is that the worse unchecked magic will do for your island?

( if so, she's pretty sure they lucked out comparatively. but his answer makes her pause to think as well, and there's the sound of her fingers tapping in the background. )

Perhaps it is only a matter of time before anywhere else discovers their own unique magic. Strange, though -- where I'm from how one uses magic differs from place to place, but it's the same type of magic at its heart.

[atouts]

Likely not, but someone using magic to harm isn't liable to write to us complaining about it like someone's mother would.

[ He's by no means a naive man. If magic's returned for all of England, truly all of it, then he isn't going to exclude all the other shady bastards out there, ones far less well-meaning than himself. Something to deal with another time, however. ]

From only one source, you mean?

[dirthena]

And nothing is worse than a righteously angry mother. Or anyone, for that matter, but I believe mothers tend to have more at stake.

( but his question is one she can answer easily. )

With the exception of blood magic, yes. ( lavellan wonders if this borders on something best discussed during the meeting proposed by strange, but there's no harm in explaining it briefly. ) A mage is someone who can draw upon the energy of a place we call the Fade, and use it to reshape reality in some way. There are mages who specialize in using nature, others who focus in healing; but the still draw upon the same power.

[atouts]

[ It likely is, because the answer only leaves Childermass with about as many more questions about Lavellan's Fade as she must have about English magic. ]

And this Fade expands to all of your world? Not only one country or continent?

[dirthena]

Correct, but it is separated from the waking world by something we call the Veil. Without that -- everyone would be able to use magic.

( and things would be Bad for everyone in thedas )

[atouts]

Hm. Sounds like what Strange would like for England.

[ And whether that's true or not there, well, Childermass is still figuring it out. ]

[dirthena]

If doing so would have the effect it would in Thedas, I would heavily advise him against it. There is... someone I know who would very much like the same thing for Thedas, regardless of the cost; our world would not survive it.

( conclusion: keep solas and strange far, far away from each other. )

[atouts]

[ Good thing that clash of egos will do all the work for her, so hey, win-win. ]

A bit late for that in our own world, I think, but it does sound like a different case in yours. England will survive. Why wouldn't Thedas?

[dirthena]

( she'd say thank the creators, but considering they're not actually gods and solas is technically one of them, well. )

I'm not sure how to explain it to a stranger. But the world has existed with the Veil that keeps the Fade separate for at least a thousand years. No one remembers how to live in a world without it, and those that do not have magical talent now fear it, and the dangers magic comes with. To have those without training be forced to have something they fear and have no practice controlling in a world that reflects both reality and whatever someone might wish to see?

( well, she's sure he can imagine what might result. )

[atouts]

[ Chaos, probably. However— ]

Hm. I'm afraid that I'm not entirely sure of what you mean. This Fade of yours sounds more complicated than what I know, that is might be letting in more than just magic again.

[dirthena]

Quite possibly. ( she says, ruefully. ) I wish you luck, however, on dealing with any politicians. Or enjoyment in watching them run around, trying to figure it all out, upon your return.