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[bindsthedead]

[Sabriel's posting this from a couch in De Chima 007. She looks better rested than she did during the blackout, and even offers the camera a polite smile.]

Hello, everyone. I hope everyone who was injured during that mess is recovering- If you need a healer, I'll do what I can. Although some of us will probably be busy tracking down those remaining escaped imPorts- but I'm getting off topic.

[Sabriel pauses, then pushes on.]

During the blackout, there was a demand for imPort healers due to a shortage of local nurses- there still is, by the way. While we can't choose the powers the Porter gives us, I can teach imPorts Charter magic- namely, how to use it to heal.

Charter magic is a form of magic in my world that doesn't require any inborn power to learn- although of course there is considerable variation in both power and aptitude among its practitioners. Those who have been baptized with a Charter mark- [And here Sabriel taps the faint symbol on her own forehead, the mark flaring at her trust before fading away just as quickly.] can learn to access the Charter and draw upon its power for various uses- to attack, to defend, to create, and most importantly, to heal.

For some reason, I can only baptize and teach imPorts. So I'm looking for students- people who want to learn how to heal, but I can teach more than that if you can be trusted to use it responsibly. [Sabriel might be an optimist, and she's been called too trusting by some, but she's not going to teach destructive Charter magic until she's sure her students won't use it for criminal or outright petty purposes.]

I need to warn you though- Charter magic requires patience and dedication to master, and the consequences of overreaching or misusing it can be disastrous to both the mage and anyone near them. But when used properly, it's both safe and useful. If anyone would like a demonstration, I'm happy to offer one in person- it tends to cause trouble for electronics.

[ooc: Sabriel can teach characters with an open power slot how to use Charter magic. This requires a power update submission, but not a port out. I have more information here.]

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[dirtyredneck]

I'd like one. When do you have time?

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[bindsthedead]

A demonstration? I suppose this evening or tomorrow afternoon would be suitable times. Is there anything in particular you'd like to see?

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[dirtyredneck]

The healing. Other useful things. See if it's something I could get used to doing.

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[bindsthedead]

I see. Healing is a bit hard to demonstrate without an injury, so you'll have to accompany me to a hospital. The rest... well, I suppose it depends on what you see as useful. Are you interested in wards, or spells to incapacitate people without harming them? Or minor things like conjuring light and water, or locking and unlocking things?

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[dirtyredneck]

All of that sounds useful. Do I gotta choose?

[douchebag]

[ She had him at healing, but the prospect of learning more certainly sweetens the deal. ]

I'd like to learn.

[bindsthedead]

Really? Would you like another demonstration- of more practical things this time, or- I have some work to do with RISE and helping with things, but the bapstism's fast enough to do. [Actually learning the spells is another story.]

Also, because you have that armor, I should warn you that Charter magic generally doesn't mix well with technology. It doesn't permanently break it, but if you use a strong enough spell everything nearby will turn off or stop working properly for a bit.

[douchebag]

[ Okay, so no magic while wearing the armor. Good to know. Felix makes a mental note about this and actually commits it to memory. ]

Thanks for the heads-up. I don't wear it much these days, not unless I need to, so I can leave it at home.

But look, if you're busy, why don't we fit me in around your schedule, yeah? You tell me when and where to show up and I'll be there. If I'm any good at healing, maybe you can show me a few more things?

[bindsthedead]

Well, this evening's free, then tomorrow afternoon I'll be in Maurtia Falls.

If you're able to use the the Porters, I can meet you at my house in De Chima tonight. Baptism and going over the very basics of spellcasting should be easy enough.

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[thegriffinofdeath]

Healing magic you can teach to nearly anyone. I can't say I've seen that before.

[Anastasya looks somewhere between curious and amused? But she smiles.]

Oh, welcome back, by the way.

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[bindsthedead]

Really? While not every mage in the Old Kingdom makes a serious study of it, most of them can cast at least the simplest version of a healing spell.

Thank you. It's good to see you're here as well.

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[thegriffinofdeath]

It's just a strange idea that anyone has the aptitude. It was a gift, if a somewhat common one, back home.

Thank you, although I'm starting to think I'm just going to be here forever.

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[bindsthedead]

I thought that too, until I was Ported out. Of course, I just came right back.

[mischiefsmith]

I'm interested in the consequences of misusing this Charter magic, if you intend on teaching it, that might be very useful information.

Especially if you acquire a student with less than altruistic intentions.

[bindsthedead]

People who overreach themselves end up with singed fingers at best. Often the injuries are more severe, and in the worst cases, mages have ended up blind and voiceless for the rest of their lives, if they don't outright kill themselves.

But as I said, it's save when used properly, and I fully intend to make sure my students know the importance of doing so.

[mischiefsmith]

I suppose having your mouth sewn shut isn't the same thing as one being a mute, an unfortunate consequence of magical abuses in my world...among other things.

[And Loki would known.]

A sound decision and one that would make for excellent and, hopefully, responsible for students. Magic tends to be seductive with it's temptations.

[bindsthedead]

Which is why discipline, self-control, and patience are necessary qualities for every mage, even when they're learning the most basic spells.

[sassguard]

Sounds interesting, but I'll give it a pass. Don't think it'd play well with my cybernetics.

If I hear about anyone who might be interested in that, though, I'll send them your way.

[bindsthedead]

That's wise. I hate to think about what would happen if they stopped working while you were casting a spell.

[sassguard]

Me too. Better not to think about it.

Do you know why it does that? Messes with technology, I mean.

[bindsthedead]

This is just a theory, but I think it's because technology relies on the laws of nature operating in fixed, predictable ways. Magic makes those laws... less predictable.

[leaflets]

Miss Sabriel! It's you!

[ guess who didn't know she'd returned??? ]

[bindsthedead]

Hinami! It's good to see you again!

[leaflets]

You too! When did you come back?

[bindsthedead]

Earlier this month, before the blackout. What about you?