(IC) Lost In Dreams [Peter]

[ericthered]

Originally Posted by the_matrix_walker

"I'm not one of the three tickets out of here I bartered for. If that's my invitation, maybe I'll drop by when I finish checking out this world a bit more."

" Do consider that invitation. They'll happily get you off this world if you're headed to visit Paralabs."

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"Yeah, I've been here a little more than a week."

Ravalen: "You won't gain anything by sticking to your old dialect and idioms."

Unless they are speaking English, they are! Peter is woefully mono-lingual (other than "just a touch of Tlapanec"). He's VERY American.

Its the old-timey english I had the locals speaking with you first arrived.

"Right, I was thinking of more of a lessons for money or trade or something rather than a traditional long term apprenticeship, but I totally get how that's not the standard thing. I travel unexpectedly a lot, so it makes the traditional model kinda tough."

Ravalen: "And why do you travel so often?"

"That depends... would it attract attention to use weird magic at the guild? If there are people who can sense magic like I can, it might attract attention. If I have your oath that you will keep my confidence and be honest and we will work to our MUTUAL interests, and the plots thing, I'll tell you more of my story."

"Your ability to analyze magic is rare... but we should go to a more private location, if you want to keep this secret."


"I can swear to not lie to you, and not reveal your secret magic. I can also swear to consider your interests in decisions that affect us both. Should you involve me in a plot I do not wish to participate in, I consider my oath void. Or if you fail in a symmetric oath to me."

Peter will do the private room if Revelan feels the risk is low. He let's him know he would like to burn some herbs and have a fire or other source of smoke when they get to where they will talk. Once they have their privacy, Peter will tell him some of his story.

Looks like they will be at Revelan's home, which is three stories tall, but not completely spacious. Tedroy is rather build up.

"I've been to several worlds after Earth and before Yrth. It's kind of like I get banestormed when I'm sleeping, and wake up in a strange new world with nothing but my dog. There is magic on some worlds, and I sometimes hang around long enough to learn a little. The magic that lets me speak this language is super useful in my travels, but I have to burn certain herbs to make it work, like all the spells on that world. I guess their more rituals than spells."

Peter will demonstrate capturing the "language of this Place" if applicable and give it to the both of them, or give Revelan his modern English, or capture a language Peter doesn't have to demonstrate in some way.

"And this is called Karana. I can grab smoke, and turn it it into stuff. But it doesn't last long, and it leaks if punctured, watch."

Peter will start by making him some strawberries and bread, and after he tries these...

"But here's the best part."

Peter then forms a hummingbird from the smoke, and demonstrates his control over the creation.

"I can give it commands or put it on autopilot, and for a short distance, I can share it's senses."

Peter will try and teach the teacher these tricks, but warn him that he has not been able to teach anyone offworld magic before... but maybe there's a first time.

"I wish I could make some pants with it, but they only last about 10 minutes."

Ravalen: "I see. And you've been told this is your last journey?"


He watches the magic carefully, and seems to cast some of his own to analyze what's happening. He makes a small attempt at Karanna, but nothing happens.


"Your magic is not the magic of this world. Very strange."

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"Many suffer in your part of the universe. I hope this all helps. I have a few options as to what I do next. I met with a wizard who is looking for an apprentice to go on a quest. I was hoping to learn more of the local magic, but I am wondering if you need me on the dragon hunt."

"I do not think I need you on the hunt. But if you find anything, let Matthew know."