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Perhaps ... it is for the best to share some of it. If we are all to be in close quarters, and if the killing is to continue, maybe it is best to be warned. But I assure you, it is under control, and not a danger in the greater of circumstances.
[ but uh chewing the end of the pen, a bit anxious. ]
[ but uh chewing the end of the pen, a bit anxious. ]
[ unfortunately, she can't give him a reassuring look or anything so she's just standing there with a blank face while he's clearly bothered by something. but she nods. ]
... Okay. Please, continue.
... Okay. Please, continue.
Alright. ... I have a condition, one that consumes magic. It feeds on mine first, and then when it has finished with that meal, it begins to consume me. For a time, I was forced to feed it magical items both to keep it stable within me, and to allow myself to use magic at hand without its interference.
As of this moment, my goddess has seen fit to grant me a blessing. It has kept it stable for the time being. However, as I'm sure you know, there is some complications with access to outside magic. Once it has consumed all that it can, it will begin to destabilize.
If I die, this would take a few days.
As of this moment, my goddess has seen fit to grant me a blessing. It has kept it stable for the time being. However, as I'm sure you know, there is some complications with access to outside magic. Once it has consumed all that it can, it will begin to destabilize.
If I die, this would take a few days.
Edited 2024-06-17 02:38 (UTC)
[ there are tiny flecks of soot spouting upward as she processes this... ]
... What happens if it destabilizes?
... What happens if it destabilizes?
It will erupt with enough energy to level a city the size of Waterdeep.
[
a ]
... I know nothing of Waterdeep, but the size of any city would eclipse this village and then some.
This... could really happen?
a ]
... I know nothing of Waterdeep, but the size of any city would eclipse this village and then some.
This... could really happen?
Waterdeep is not a small city!
[ a! ]
... I apologize if I've scared you. I really do promise, there shouldn't be any danger to you.
[ a! ]
... I apologize if I've scared you. I really do promise, there shouldn't be any danger to you.
... It's all right. I'm grateful that you told me.
Why do you believe it won't pose any danger to us?
Why do you believe it won't pose any danger to us?
For it to be instantaneous, I would have to dispel the charm sealing it myself. And I've no desire to do that, nor the ability at the moment.
If I die, it would take a few days for it to consume what was left of me. It was a contingency I had planned at home as well - though there I carried on my person an item that would allow for my resurrection. Here, I've told the Overseers. Within 3 days, I must either be returned to life, or my body placed somewhere beyond reach of the rest of you.
If I die, it would take a few days for it to consume what was left of me. It was a contingency I had planned at home as well - though there I carried on my person an item that would allow for my resurrection. Here, I've told the Overseers. Within 3 days, I must either be returned to life, or my body placed somewhere beyond reach of the rest of you.
[ this is a pretty grim topic to start with, but... she nods, seemingly accepting the explanation. ]
... The three bodies from earlier all seem to have disappeared somewhere. I wonder where they go...
[ ... and if it's a distance greater than the radius of a large city. ]
-- Oh, and I also wonder... With so much to consider, does this affect your thoughts on whether you intend to search for a partner here?
... The three bodies from earlier all seem to have disappeared somewhere. I wonder where they go...
[ ... and if it's a distance greater than the radius of a large city. ]
-- Oh, and I also wonder... With so much to consider, does this affect your thoughts on whether you intend to search for a partner here?
Yes.
[ he'll just be frank about it. ]
I intend to seek them.
[ he'll just be frank about it. ]
I intend to seek them.
I see. I assume you've thought through the risks.
As it stands … I would not be worse off in a bad scenario.
So I believe I only could gain a chance I desperately need.
So I believe I only could gain a chance I desperately need.
[ a single nod... ]
I also intend to find mine. I spoke to the overseers for guidance...
Based on the information I have, I believe you are a possible match. Not a guarantee, but more likely than the others.
I thought you should know that.
I also intend to find mine. I spoke to the overseers for guidance...
Based on the information I have, I believe you are a possible match. Not a guarantee, but more likely than the others.
I thought you should know that.
[ oh n ]
[ not for the match, and as she said - it’s not a guarantee but, well. the thought of taking out a child with him if he somehow is targeted is a lot. ]
Kate …
[ okay. well. its a sunday, so— ]
You’re certain you wish to try? I won’t seek to condescend to you. I won’t rob you of the chance if this is something you need, but— I also do not wish to condemn you.
And we’d need to wait for tomorrow at any rate, so you can consider overnight. Or longer! There is no rush.
[ not for the match, and as she said - it’s not a guarantee but, well. the thought of taking out a child with him if he somehow is targeted is a lot. ]
Kate …
[ okay. well. its a sunday, so— ]
You’re certain you wish to try? I won’t seek to condescend to you. I won’t rob you of the chance if this is something you need, but— I also do not wish to condemn you.
And we’d need to wait for tomorrow at any rate, so you can consider overnight. Or longer! There is no rush.
[ she studies his expression. and nods again. ]
I've made my decision. I will find my match.
But, yes... We may revisit this another time, then.
I've made my decision. I will find my match.
But, yes... We may revisit this another time, then.
[ hi kate. ]
Did you, ah, have time to think it over?
[ gale is clearly a bit nervous, but you know, it seems appropriate. ]
Did you, ah, have time to think it over?
[ gale is clearly a bit nervous, but you know, it seems appropriate. ]
Yes.
[ but while kate's expression is hard to read, she can see that he's nervous. ]
... Did you? If you prefer, I could try exploring other options first...
Though in the end, we either match or we do not.
[ but while kate's expression is hard to read, she can see that he's nervous. ]
... Did you? If you prefer, I could try exploring other options first...
Though in the end, we either match or we do not.
[ he nods slowly. ]
I did. Or, I thought I was quite certain - you see, I have, erm, very little way forward without the wish. I certainly don’t intend to partake of the Devil’s deals on offer in the cases, but I am in great need of something as powerful as a Wish spell.
Do not take this as pressure, I am— I am quite creative after all. There will surely be another way. Because I am doomed man, I do not wish to damn you as well. You are a child. If I put you directly into harm’s way, I would be ashamed beyond all measure.
But I imagine you would not be seeking this without good cause - the risks are clear, the benefits laid out. I would not seek to rob you of this either.
I did. Or, I thought I was quite certain - you see, I have, erm, very little way forward without the wish. I certainly don’t intend to partake of the Devil’s deals on offer in the cases, but I am in great need of something as powerful as a Wish spell.
Do not take this as pressure, I am— I am quite creative after all. There will surely be another way. Because I am doomed man, I do not wish to damn you as well. You are a child. If I put you directly into harm’s way, I would be ashamed beyond all measure.
But I imagine you would not be seeking this without good cause - the risks are clear, the benefits laid out. I would not seek to rob you of this either.
... Good. I'm glad that this isn't something you're seeking lightly.
I'm also... in a position where it will be difficult to move forward, if I don't have enough power. I'm ready to do whatever it takes.
I'm also... in a position where it will be difficult to move forward, if I don't have enough power. I'm ready to do whatever it takes.
[ whatever it takes. ]
What is your wish, if you don’t mind my asking?
What is your wish, if you don’t mind my asking?
[ smoke starts to rise from her head. ]
... Something was stolen from my family. I need to get it back... and if not that, then I need the power to take it back myself.
... Something was stolen from my family. I need to get it back... and if not that, then I need the power to take it back myself.
[ yeah its fine. ]
I am dead. [ or. ] That is underselling, I suppose. I have been unravelled from the threads of the Weave so thoroughly as to be called “unmade.” Beyond the reach of the grasp of any Cleric, whether through resurrection magic or otherwise. If I simply wait, I will have lost important time in my mission - it could be too late even if by some miracle I remain reconstructed and alive at the end of this.
I need to find a way to turn back time. Something that is quite beyond the skill of most mages - and foolishly attempted by a few with disastrous results. I am not most mages. But still, it is not simple undertaking.
And selfishly, I think— I would like to live. You will have to forgive me for that.
If you are certain, then I will trust your judgment.
I am dead. [ or. ] That is underselling, I suppose. I have been unravelled from the threads of the Weave so thoroughly as to be called “unmade.” Beyond the reach of the grasp of any Cleric, whether through resurrection magic or otherwise. If I simply wait, I will have lost important time in my mission - it could be too late even if by some miracle I remain reconstructed and alive at the end of this.
I need to find a way to turn back time. Something that is quite beyond the skill of most mages - and foolishly attempted by a few with disastrous results. I am not most mages. But still, it is not simple undertaking.
And selfishly, I think— I would like to live. You will have to forgive me for that.
If you are certain, then I will trust your judgment.
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