I definitely get that. I - I don't know if it's because I'm a grimwalker or because my ortet is human, but I can't cast like a normal witch. I thought I was just broken and stupid until Flapjack found me. So.
[ He can relate! ]
Belos was pretty careful not to show me anything big, but I've broken and rebuilt my own staffs enough times to know how THEY work, at least. There's a chain of glyphs inside them and a red focusing stone on top. Basically, the glyphs tell it what to do, and the stone builds up the power you need.
How do witches normally cast their magic? Witch Town had...quite the selection of rituals to their casting.
I imagine Flapjack might be closer to my experience of mysticism.
[There is a nudge from Mind Raph and Mind Mikey at that one comment though.] Oh. You are not broken or stupid just because you're unable to do something others can't. [That is. Definitely parroted. Because he's had to hear it.]
Huh. Stones do like to store mystic energy in them. [There is a pause at that though.] Did you want to try making another artificial staff?
A circle... [Yeah, that doesn't tell him a lot. What did he expect?] Do you happen to know what...starts them being able to learn magic?
Hmm. I can't make a magic rock, but my bo staff is a mystic focus. [He gestures with it vaguely.] It's easier to use my mystic powers using it. When I have the right mindset, I can make another one and we can do experiments with the other.
Oh, that part's easy. Witches have a bile sack next to their heart, which generates the magic they need. Probably an evolution caused by thousands of years of living on the Boiling Isles.
[ Hunter brightens at that, leaning over to consider that bo. ]
It doesn't have to actually BE a magic rock. Mine was a plain red quartz? And I know Emperor Belos had earlier staffs that just used glass. I've already got a couple picked out from the fake magic ruin.
A bile sack? So they have an obvious fuel source. That's.... surprisingly sensible.
[The Bo looks like normal wood...save where the screen is connected to it, where the wood has also turned transparent and purple like the construct.]
Really? How does that work? [Mystic rocks are a thing, but he's scanned new age shops and their crystals were normal.]
It would be one of the better uses for the staff though. I can make them with a dedicated effort, but if it gets too broken down, it just dissipates into energy again. So uses where it retains it's form are best.
The crystal isn't magical. Just like a magnifying glass doesn't emit light. It just focuses the magic - which the glyphs provide. Anyone can use those. I bet if we put glyphs and a crystal on your staff, you could get a wider variety of mystic stuff happening.
At least of that sort. Using a magical conduit can sometimes wake some ability. It may be worth exploring other schools if you're interested.
Now that is a thought. Magic acting like light....that would be worth exploring.
But yes, I think modifying it like your artificial staff could be very interesting. Something to try in a few days since it's better if I have a normal one for defensive purposes.
Oh no, Raph absolutely would, the only thing that is in question is timing.
You have a cute red bird, I like you, you like the idea of law enforcement. [In desperate need of a good family.] It is literally a matter of exposure before he does it. His big brother instincts are strong and universal.
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[ He can relate! ]
Belos was pretty careful not to show me anything big, but I've broken and rebuilt my own staffs enough times to know how THEY work, at least. There's a chain of glyphs inside them and a red focusing stone on top. Basically, the glyphs tell it what to do, and the stone builds up the power you need.
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I imagine Flapjack might be closer to my experience of mysticism.
[There is a nudge from Mind Raph and Mind Mikey at that one comment though.] Oh. You are not broken or stupid just because you're unable to do something others can't. [That is. Definitely parroted. Because he's had to hear it.]
Huh. Stones do like to store mystic energy in them. [There is a pause at that though.] Did you want to try making another artificial staff?
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[ Anyway, he pinks a bit at that reassurance. He knows he’s not either of those things, and yet… ]
I - uh, I’d like to. Yeah. As a project? I have Flapjack, so I don’t NEED one, but …
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Hmm. I can't make a magic rock, but my bo staff is a mystic focus. [He gestures with it vaguely.] It's easier to use my mystic powers using it. When I have the right mindset, I can make another one and we can do experiments with the other.
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[ Hunter brightens at that, leaning over to consider that bo. ]
It doesn't have to actually BE a magic rock. Mine was a plain red quartz? And I know Emperor Belos had earlier staffs that just used glass. I've already got a couple picked out from the fake magic ruin.
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[The Bo looks like normal wood...save where the screen is connected to it, where the wood has also turned transparent and purple like the construct.]
Really? How does that work? [Mystic rocks are a thing, but he's scanned new age shops and their crystals were normal.]
It would be one of the better uses for the staff though. I can make them with a dedicated effort, but if it gets too broken down, it just dissipates into energy again. So uses where it retains it's form are best.
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[ Anyway, he gestures vaguely. ]
The crystal isn't magical. Just like a magnifying glass doesn't emit light. It just focuses the magic - which the glyphs provide. Anyone can use those. I bet if we put glyphs and a crystal on your staff, you could get a wider variety of mystic stuff happening.
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Now that is a thought. Magic acting like light....that would be worth exploring.
But yes, I think modifying it like your artificial staff could be very interesting. Something to try in a few days since it's better if I have a normal one for defensive purposes.
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We can try both of those things. Maybe we'll both get something new out of it.
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[He turns his staff and the screen vanishes in pixels.]
Though before we get more off track, we still have an option for a kiss of fealty.
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How do you want to do that one?
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We just need to establish what we can each be an authority on and swear fealty to that. That should count.
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W-well I like talking to you. So!
[ ANYWAY ]
You seem like you're really good with tech and machines.
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That I am.
And you would be the authority of artificial magic here. Law of your world. Palismen care.
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Then I swear fealty and respect for your expertise when it comes to the care and well-being of Palismen.
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And - I do the same for your tech expertise.
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You want a lift back?
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There is one that is dicey.
Mostly I would give Raph 32 hours at most before he adopts you when you meet.
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Huh? What's dicey?
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[Like he's not there yet, but he can see it.]
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You have a cute red bird, I like you, you like the idea of law enforcement. [In desperate need of a good family.] It is literally a matter of exposure before he does it. His big brother instincts are strong and universal.
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I'd really like to meet him someday.
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