(IC) Lost In Dreams [Peter]

[the_matrix_walker]

"Wait-a-minute! Wait! Wait!" Peter interrupts!

"You'd rather fight? You have a preference? Do you want other stuff? Were you just born, or did you exist before he pulled you out of the smoke?"

Peter turns to Anil "This guy seems way more self-aware than I was expecting."

[ericthered]

Originally Posted by the_matrix_walker

"Wait-a-minute! Wait! Wait!" Peter interrupts!

"You'd rather fight? You have a preference? Do you want other stuff? Were you just born, or did you exist before he pulled you out of the smoke?"

Peter turns to Anil "This guy seems way more self-aware than I was expecting."

The demon looks at Avinash and raises his eyebrows, and Avinash shrugs.

The demon answers, still on the ground: "I was created to fight. Not to die like pig about to be eaten. I crave the glory and purpose of combat for my Lord Avinash. Who seems to be taking orders from you, for some reason. I do not know why. He has us at his command. You must be powerful indeed, or he must be timid"

"I was just created. I existed before. Philosophy bores me. I am made to kill! Let me have a chance to triumph!"

[the_matrix_walker]

Peter will try and analyze the magics as they are occurring. He examines the frog as it's in use to better understand the way this all works.

"He probably just thinks I'm asking good questions. Got a name? Can you tell me about your existence before?

[ericthered]

Originally Posted by the_matrix_walker

Peter will try and analyze the magics as they are occurring. He examines the frog as it's in use to better understand the way this all works.

ah, yes, the special sense... I forgot to describe that to you.



When Avinash forms the demon from smoke, the stone circle provides an enourmous boost of power, but the frog seems to change and twist the magic to give it structure. This seems to all be driven by patterns in the metal inlaid in the frog: its quite complex. It also seems to be effecting or effected by the mind of Avinash. Perhaps you'd figure out more of this effect if more than one person formed a Karata here. The resulting Karana demon seems to have an imprinted shape of the magics from the frog and Avinash's mind.

"He probably just thinks I'm asking good questions. Got a name? Can you tell me about your existence before?

"Each birth is a new name. I do not have one yet. I remember dimly. Combat. My Lord. This circle."

[the_matrix_walker]

"So these are some kind of spirits that are recycled... so funky!"

Peter considers what he might make if given the chance. He watches the magics closely if any more Karana are made here to increase his insight.

He thinks of those who have guided and taught him and of the secrets of this place and ponders making some kind of a teacher. He wonders if he can uncouple the creation from servitude, or strengthen its connection to the pool of knowledge and consciousness. He's eager to see more made and figure out if he can better understand the moving parts and possibilities with this magic.

The translucent winged form of Senarich (his Rider) flits through his mind... he wonders if he could make something that could merge with a person to share the knowledge and power of this magic in a similar way.

[ericthered]

Originally Posted by the_matrix_walker

"So these are some kind of spirits that are recycled... so funky!"

Mr. Pundell makes a quiet scoff. Peter unsure if its at the concept or the word "Funky"

Peter considers what he might make if given the chance. He watches the magics closely if any more Karana are made here to increase his insight.

That won't happen until the Demon is executed or not. Does Peter raise any further objections?

He thinks of those who have guided and taught him and of the secrets of this place and ponders making some kind of a teacher. He wonders if he can uncouple the creation from servitude, or strengthen its connection to the pool of knowledge and consciousness. He's eager to see more made and figure out if he can better understand the moving parts and possibilities with this magic.

I'll come back to this after the demon dies or not.

The translucent winged form of Senarich (his Rider) flits through his mind... he wonders if he could make something that could merge with a person to share the knowledge and power of this magic in a similar way.

Perhaps... Both the Riders and Karana magic seem to use mind projection of some sort, but that seems to be the limit of their similarities... Peter should be able to identify that effect in the future. Though the mind of a rider, of a person, and of a Karana seem to be all very different things.

[the_matrix_walker]

Peter offers no more objections but says to the creature...

"Sorry you're not getting the end you want... If you can remember this when you get another 'life', tell us!"

And Peter takes a few steps back to get out of the way.

[ericthered]

The Creature puts its head back down.



"Hail my Lord Avinash... You hold more power in your hand then all of these people put together."


The blade swings down, and smoke pours out of the demon's head and neck.



Colonel Holland: "That was enlightening. We shall have each karana uses who wishes try forming their own. Each head of the expedition may sponsor a user in turn. I believe Mr. Pundell wishes to form one of these Karaka soldiers... as a sponsor of this expedition, it is his right to go first"


Mr. Stanway starts as though to say something about that, but seems to take it back.

[the_matrix_walker]

Peter quiets down and scratches Goliath's ears. He tries to tune in and analyze the magic as best he can as the creature is killed, and as Mr. Pundell forms a warrior.

[ericthered]

Avinash hands the stone to Mr. Pundell, and the mystic forces connecting the frog to avinash and the remaining demon change, alter, and warp, and the demon rushes toward's Mr. Pundell with a roar of rage. Avinash orders "Halt!", but the demon doesn't slow.



Mr. Pundell raises his pistol and shoots a smoking hole in the demon, but that won't immediately stop it. Anil is frozen in place, watching. Mr. Stanway reaches for an oversized knife on his belt. Several of those armed with riffles aim their guns, but they aren't shooting... perhaps they can't get a good shot.