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[bindsthedead]

I've always found it interesting how different magic seems to be from world to world- Has anyone thought of seeing how spells from different worlds interact with each other? I wouldn't mind organizing such a meeting, if people are interested- I could arrange something far away from any populated area, so we don't have to worry about accidents. [Because Sabriel's been in this world long enough to know how often those happen when imPorts are involved. But she presses on, keeping her tone bright and cheerful.]

And on the subject of magic- it's been a while since I offered to take on students. I can teach imPorts Charter magic- it's a form of magic that's fairly common in my world, and it's worked through symbols and passed through baptism, rather than birth. It can be used to many ends- to heal, to protect, to incapacitate without harm, or destroy- although even in a place like this, there's generally more use for healing than fireballs. [And then her tone becomes more serious.] I have no intention of teaching anyone necromancy, it's caused enough problems here already. [She doesn't need to go into depth about what happened- anyone who was around for the mess with the clones will know, and her voice brightens again.]

I won't claim Charter magic is easy- it takes time and dedication to master, is not kind to those who attempt it carelessly, and it doesn't mix well with technology. But not every imPort's powers are useful in every situation, and we can always use more healers.

I should probably also mention that RISE is also recruiting, if anyone's interested.

[ooc: So, a general explanation- Sabriel can teach up to five spells to any character with an open power slot who isn't some flavor of undead. This will require a power update but no port-outMore info here.]

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[secondscythe]

you mean like actual spells and things with wands and stuff?
oh and
what's RISE?

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[bindsthedead]

Real magic, yes. Although I don't use wants.

RISE is like the imPort police.

[secondscythe]

do you use your hands then?
like... wiggling fingers and stuff?

the police?
[ uh.. ]
so i guess... you do background checks on applicants, huh?

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[fehus]

What do you mean, we can always use more healers? Obvious question: what's RISE?

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[bindsthedead]

I mean that far to many of the absurd occurrences here result in people getting hurt. And RISE is an organization that polices imPorts.

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[fehus]

[the first part is true and obvious, but the second part's a little concerning. he gets that imPorts get out of hand, and some imPorts are straight up Bad Dudes, but -- the thought of being specifically policed is kind of unsettling, even if he's not particularly out of hand at given time]

Polices? How?

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[disguarded]

I never learned to use magic in the usual way of the world I originally come from, I'm afraid.

[She sounds mildly bored.]

It's rare, but I developed a specialty very young and stopped trying after that. I'm... curious if that sort of thing happens in your world as well. If you don't mind me asking.

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[bindsthedead]

The closest thing I can think of is people who don't have much of an aptitude or interest, and only master a few simple spells.

[disguarded]

Ah. So not quite the same thing.

[It's kinda hard to tell if she's... disappointed? Or pleased?? Or cares at all???]

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[halloflamer]

Um.

[Blue looks a bit unsure, but it's something he's been mulling over at least since the last Swear-In. And with the conversations that he's had with others from his world since...]

I think I wanna learn. If you don't mind.

--And uh, maybe that self-defense we talked about? That too.

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[bindsthedead]

Let's start with self-defense. Have you had any training at all?

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[halloflamer]

...No, nothin'. At home, all you need is Pokémon. People don't fight each other.

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[belegurth]

Just be careful, I would hate for you to lose your bells again.

[Even if he failed, that had been a lot of fun. He misses his zombies.]

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[bindsthedead]

Trust me, that won't be a problem.

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[belegurth]

I miss them, they were a lot of fun to use.

Maybe I'll get a chance to do it again some day.

[hellosirs]

I'd be interested in seeing how different magical schools compare, Ma'am!

[ Sup Sabriel, have a tiny magic nerd! ]

[bindsthedead]

Wonderful! What kind of magic do you practice?

[hellosirs]

Mostly transmutation stuff. I'm still learning though, I wish I'd been able to bring some textbooks with me...

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[bestpirate]

Hold on there, luv!

[There's a certain level of urgency in the pirate's tone since this little missy is talking about magic. Magic is a dangerous most times and even less friendly other times.]

Unless you mean to be changin' live men to dead and dead men to livin', I suggest this pursuit in the magical unknowns come to an end here and now. Magic ain't brought anyone much in the means of luck in me world. I doubt it would be bringin' much luck to others.

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[bindsthedead]

I already said I'm not teaching anyone necromancy. [And there's a sharpness in Sabriel's tone.]

Magic carries risks, but I want to teach people how to heal wounds and protect themselves, not do stupid things like make pacts with spirits.

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[bestpirate]

So that's what the dead stuff is called? Necromancy?

[That's what Tia Dalma did to revive that frigging bastard Barbossa. Duly noted. Jack been pretty peeved about her bringing him back, especially since that jerk made off with his damn ship again.

Ugh. Magic really his cup of tea.]

I can't say I ever heard of "magic" healin' any wounds, luv.

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[knaval]

magic aint that hard

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[bindsthedead]

That's slight of hand, not real magic.

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[poreiavian]

Oh, me! Choose me, I want to be a magician.

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[bindsthedead]

Really? I should warn you, it takes patience and discipline- otherwise you won't do much more than hurt yourself.