(IC) Lost In Dreams [Peter]

[the_matrix_walker]

Matthew: "That's, umm, a test to see what kind of skill you had."

"Did I get points off for not knowing what it does?"


Peter will take the meeting if possible, saying that he has a few hours for introductions

He will ask questions about how magic works... He has very little knowledge of the capabilities of magic in this world, and asks about what kind of examples there are, and talks about what's common in games and fiction, like teleporting, shapeshifting, etc. but also asks

"... do you know a spell for conjuring up a pair of pants?"

Peter will also ask about the nature and mechanics of magic, looking to compare it to the magic he knows.

He doesn't volunteer the magic he does know unless he really feels like he can trust this guy.

[ericthered]

Originally Posted by the_matrix_walker

"Did I get points off for not knowing what it does?"

He's confused by that. "Points? why would scoring matter? We have learned much about your true skill with magic."

Peter will take the meeting if possible, saying that he has a few hours for introductions

He is introduced the Matthew's brother Gregory, a mage who works with "Tracking and Information Magic"

He will ask questions about how magic works... He has very little knowledge of the capabilities of magic in this world, and asks about what kind of examples there are, and talks about what's common in games and fiction, like teleporting, shapeshifting, etc. but also asks

"... do you know a spell for conjuring up a pair of pants?"

Peter will also ask about the nature and mechanics of magic, looking to compare it to the magic he knows.

He doesn't volunteer the magic he does know unless he really feels like he can trust this guy.

Magic, at least here, is about manipulating properties of objects and souls. The hardest part is developing a feel for what the property is, and knowing what direction to pull it in. And the ability to "Grip it".



Gates and Teleportation can only get you to Hell, or at least the demon dimension, and really only pull stuff from there. Or banestorm magic, but he says no one knows how to control the banestorm.

Dang, you're going to ask me to sum up the entirety of the standard magic system?


The core things magic does are boosting crop yields, manipulating the basic elements (air, earth, fire, water), healing, mind magic, detection of various things, enchantment to increase performance, movement and light magic, and strengthening living things in various ways.

Resurrection isn't known, and full shapeshifting is only possible by the most powerful wizards. Generally, powerful wizards who can tug harder on the mystic properties can accomplish a lot more.

They also make heavy use of magical aides: a liquid called Paut that increases your magical endurance, as well as "powerstones".

"would an illusion of pants suffice? I don't know that spell, but that at least is possible. There are rumors of mages who can conjure illusions that are solid, but I don't know any who can cast that."

[the_matrix_walker]

Originally Posted by ericthered

He's confused by that. "Points? why would scoring matter? We have learned much about your true skill with magic."

"So Pass/Fail, gotcha. So after this meeting, I will be heading North with a group, can you arrange transport?"

He is introduced the Matthew's brother Gregory, a mage who works with "Tracking and Information Magic"

"Pleased to meetcha! Greg my Bro!"

Magic, at least here, is about manipulating properties of objects and souls. The hardest part is developing a feel for what the property is, and knowing what direction to pull it in. And the ability to "Grip it".

"Okay, that meshes with some stuff I sense. "

Dang, you're going to ask me to sum up the entirety of the standard magic system?

Sorry! Peter's the kid who wants to take apart the phone and see how it works inside,even if he doesn't understand most of what he's looking at.

The core things magic does are boosting crop yields, manipulating the basic elements (air, earth, fire, water), healing, mind magic, detection of various things, enchantment to increase performance, movement and light magic, and strengthening living things in various ways.

Resurrection isn't known, and full shapeshifting is only possible by the most powerful wizards. Generally, powerful wizards who can tug harder on the mystic properties can accomplish a lot more.

"So if I return and become your student, what would you teach me? Can you show me some stuff? "

Peter will try and get him to demonstrate something and see if it i something he can pick up quickly.

"would an illusion of pants suffice? I don't know that spell, but that at least is possible. There are rumors of mages who can conjure illusions that are solid, but I don't know any who can cast that."

"Won't help the cold, but it would help me blend in, so better than nuthin!"


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Darn, that's almost my whole wish list for GURPS Magic - Create Object and shapeshift especially.

[ericthered]

Originally Posted by the_matrix_walker

"So Pass/Fail, gotcha. So after this meeting, I will be heading North with a group, can you arrange transport?"

"Just the letter of recommendation"

"Pleased to meetcha! Greg my Bro!"

"Okay, that meshes with some stuff I sense. "

"Good, we had heard you were gifted."

"So if I return and become your student, what would you teach me? Can you show me some stuff? "



Peter will try and get him to demonstrate something and see if it i something he can pick up quickly.

"Detecting things, mostly. Some communication magic. The best place to start is detecting magic... you've shown some skill with that. Next, you learn to detect the four elements... do you have a favorite?"

"Won't help the cold, but it would help me blend in, so better than nuthin!"

"I'd have to find you another teacher for that, but if you want illusion magic, that's very possible"

Darn, that's almost my whole wish list for GURPS Magic - Create Object and shapeshift especially.

Gotta quest if you want one of those! Matthew is not Ink-Thur's best wizard, he's the most convenient at the moment. OOC, someone on Yrth knows those spells.

[the_matrix_walker]

Peter considers...

Four elements? Weird that magic should go along classical wrong thinking on elements...

Air is pretty much everywhere, and dirt isn't hard to find... Fire would help find people theoretically, which could be useful, but water? Water is life out in the wild... a clear winner.

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((OOC: Have you decided how you want to do the classic magic when it comes to prerequisites and whatnot? This layered progressive system is quite the point sink, and we don't even know for sure if Peter has Magery in the traditional sense. This could be tough from a play/roleplaying perspective, as in character, Peter is not going to refuse the opportunity to learn any magic that he encounters, but I don't really want to dump points into anything that crosses his path, especially when there is no path to the spells I'm actually interested in as a player. This is why I was pitching a modular ability for replicating spells he's studied.))

[ericthered]

Gregory demonstrates the spell, finding a bowl of water, and then starts drilling Peter on it. Peter goes about searching for the mystic strands the water has left in the air. Its hard, but Gregory says Peter is actually making incredible progress: "You're a natural!"

[the_matrix_walker]

I forgot to add in my previous post that Peter would have asked for a Spell-Free letter to replace the "test" letter, or otherwise had the magic removed.


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Originally Posted by ericthered

Gregory demonstrates the spell, finding a bowl of water, and then starts drilling Peter on it. Peter goes about searching for the mystic strands the water has left in the air. Its hard, but Gregory says Peter is actually making incredible progress: "You're a natural!"

"Thanks! Can we find Goliath if he's run off?"

Peter will ask about what other examples they may have time for and soak up what he can in the time allotted.

"Thank you. I have a quest to complete. If I can, I'll come back and study with you some more."

Peter bids Brother Greg a fond farewell and makes the rendezvous.

[ericthered]

Good catch on the letter... Matthew gets you another copy. Turns out Matthew is the signatory, and Greg is the caster.


The dog has been lounging about by Peter, enjoying the chance to rest after days of walking.


Peter can get one more spell from the knowledge college. What does he want? I think Matthew will teach any Magery 0 knowledge spell.


At one point, Greg casts a spell that he says will read Peter's "Aura".



"You have the energy of a great mage. You should have the strength to cast almost any spell you put your hand to. Or at least any that I or any other ordinary mage can teach you. And... Are you human, or something else?"

[the_matrix_walker]

Originally Posted by ericthered

Peter can get one more spell from the knowledge college. What does he want? I think Matthew will teach any Magery 0 knowledge spell.

Is "Sense Life" also considered Knowledge, or just the ones with Seek in the name? Beast Seeker would fit Peter's request of finding Goliath. Seek Plant could be handy. If none of those work for you, he can just add another element and learn to Seek Earth (which sounds more useful when he realizes he can screen for specifics).

At one point, Greg casts a spell that he says will read Peter's "Aura".

Maybe he can pick that one up on the next visit.

"You have the energy of a great mage. You should have the strength to cast almost any spell you put your hand to. Or at least any that I or any other ordinary mage can teach you. And... Are you human, or something else?"

"I'm totally human... Really, I'm just a kid from the suburbs. Until recently anyway."

"Is there a spell for talking to animals?"

"I'm traveling north, is there anyone I should talk to? Do Wizards have a guild or something? I am interested in learning about illusions and other stuff."

"If the group I'm with decides to stay another day, can we meet again?"

If the group is interested in enjoying the stopover's comfort for a day or two, Peter will try and make the most of his time here.

[ericthered]

Originally Posted by the_matrix_walker

Is "Sense Life" also considered Knowledge, or just the ones with Seek in the name? Beast Seeker would fit Peter's request of finding Goliath. Seek Plant could be handy. If none of those work for you, he can just add another element and learn to Seek Earth (which sounds more useful when he realizes he can screen for specifics).

Those are all valid, including sense life. Which one do you want?

"I'm totally human... Really, I'm just a kid from the suburbs. Until recently anyway."

Gregory: "That's not what your aura says. You don't know then?"

"Is there a spell for talking to animals?"

"Yes, it is one of the more useful spells dealing with animals"

"I'm traveling north, is there anyone I should talk to? Do Wizards have a guild or something? I am interested in learning about illusions and other stuff."

"The Guilds are specific to the cities, though we correspond. You are going to Tedroy, yes? The Mage's guild their is especially strong an united. I can write you a letter of introduction. Don't cast too many spells there until you establish some sort of relationship."

"If the group I'm with decides to stay another day, can we meet again?"

"For a few hours, yes."

If the group is interested in enjoying the stopover's comfort for a day or two, Peter will try and make the most of his time here.

They all seem to be anxious to get going. The think a late start in the morning might be ok though. The plan is to sleep on real beds tonight though.