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// This is just a nice roleplay session with Stephanie. // Setting is Lonar, Enkida and Stephanie were having // a meal in the pub there. Stephanie sings in xyllic: some upheavals in the magic potentials, mages are rather busy Stephanie's eyes narrow and focus onto some point in midair. You say in xyllic: Is there a necromancer causing these things? Stephanie sings in xyllic: i doubt it Stephanie sings in xyllic: the potentials have for the most part stopped reducing You raise an eyebrow. You say in xyllic: The mages no longer require it for their magics? Stephanie sings in xyllic: we still need it Stephanie sings in xyllic: normally it's in a costant decline Stephanie sings in xyllic: but a few days ago it stopped You say in xyllic: I would think most magicians would be rejoicing over this sort of news. Stephanie's facial features become tense for a moment. Stephanie sings in xyllic: well, it's a double edged sword, we can't increase the potentials either You say in xyllic: Then the question becomes where the potential has halted. Stephanie sings in xyllic: good news for the mages living in atlantis, less so for some living in other areas Stephanie goes hmmmm. Stephanie sings in xyllic: almost everywhere You say in xyllic: My meaning was at what level. Stephanie sings in xyllic: yucatan is the only place i've noticed it's still in decline You nod. You say in xyllic: Has some explanation for this been found yet?Enkida: I have learned something of interest which concerns the magicians at the moment. Norima: Oh? Enkida: Apparently, the 'magical potential' of almost all areas in the world, excluding the Yucutan, has ceased to decline. Stephanie sings in xyllic: it's not unknown for the flow of magic to suffer some huge change every so often Enkida: In the same vein, magicians are finding themselves no longer able to raise the potential, either. Norima: That sounds more than just a little odd. Norima: Do they have any idea why this might be so? Enkida: So far, I have heard of no explanation for this change, although the mage I am speaking with says, it is not uncommon for the flow of magic to experience extreme changes infrequently. Stephanie seems to be slightly unaware of her surroundings for a moment. Stephanie sings in xyllic: there've been 3 or 4 similar since i became a mage Stephanie sings in xyllic: usually it's impossible to isolate a cause Enkida: I am speaking with an Alliance magician at the moment. Perhaps asking an ally such as Tashala would be more informative, however. Norima: That is surely true, I have heard that several times.. but not that a change was so.. "worldwide".. You nod to Stephanie. Norima: May I ask with whom you are talking? Enkida: Of course. Her name is Stephanie. Hmmmmm. You say in xyllic: So it is not a cause of major concern to most magicians .. not seen as an attack or tampering of some sorts, that is, but rather natural. Norima: I see.. we should keep that in mind and talk with some others, too. WIll you post a note? Stephanie goes hmmmm. Enkida: I shall do so. Stephanie sings in xyllic: the magic potentials spread across all the planes, it's possible someone did something on one of the others that caused this You say in xyllic: Creatures and demons are things which are summoned from these other planes, yes? Stephanie nods. Stephanie sings in xyllic: the magic potentials flow from the elemental planes to xyllomer, and from xyllomer towards the demonic planes You say in xyllic: Have you noticed changes within your own summonings? Demons becoming stronger or creatures weaker? That would be a concern. Stephanie sings in xyllic: i haven't noticed that You say in xyllic: But you can still summon .. so the planar connection has not been entirely severed. Stephanie goes hmmmm. Stephanie sings in xyllic: no You say in xyllic: You cannot summon? Stephanie sings in xyllic: i can give an analogy of a sort You nod. Stephanie sings in xyllic: we can still summon Stephanie sings in xyllic: when a mage says magic potential they're referring to the concentration of magic in that area You nod slightly. You say in xyllic: But if the energy used to flow in from the elemental plane and out towards the demonic plane, and has stopped now, it indicates that some tie has been severed, or at least blocked. Stephanie sings in xyllic: not necessarily Stephanie sings in xyllic: well, it's not the best analogy, but some like to call the potentials a river Stephanie sings in xyllic: it's very strong where the elemental planes are, very weak at the demonic planes, and somewhere in between for us You nod. Stephanie sings in xyllic: you could consider that xyllomer floats on the river, normally we're constantly being dragged towards the weaker area Stephanie sings in xyllic: or when mages do energy rites we move up to a stronger area Stephanie sings in xyllic: at the moment it's as if we're fixed in place You nod. You say in xyllic: I see. But then why does the Yucutan still decline independently from the rest of the world? Stephanie sings in xyllic: most likely the necromancers have found a way to reduce the potential again You frown. Is something wrong? Stephanie sings in xyllic: i don't doubt we'll find a way to raise it before long You nod. Stephanie sings in xyllic: the different regions of xyllomer are somewhat independent with respect to the magic potential Stephanie sings in xyllic: the river analogy isn't really a good one You say in xyllic: It is suitable. You say in xyllic: In any case, I am not a magician myself, and so it is most likely, beyond my comprehension if explained thoroughly. Stephanie sings in xyllic: it seems like a flow to us, but it's also possible the potentials are static, and it's the world of xyllomer that moves You say in xyllic: I would not like to think that Xyllomer is adrift in a constant march towards the demonic planes. Stephanie goes hmmmm. Stephanie nods. You say in xyllic: I hope you will forgive my boldness, but I would not trust the safety of the world in this case, to the fickle whims of magicians. I cannot believe that. Stephanie smiles. Stephanie sings in xyllic: you can trust us to act in our own interests, most of the time You say in xyllic: That is sometimes what I fear. Stephanie sings in xyllic: it's to our benefit to keep the potentials as high as possible You nod to Stephanie. Stephanie sings in xyllic: in any case i think there's a limit to how close we can move Stephanie sings in xyllic: the potentials never fall below a certain level You nod relievedly. Stephanie sings in xyllic: we call it a 0 potential, but it's not since we can still do a little magic Stephanie sings in xyllic: and it won't improve beyond a certain level either You say in xyllic: I would not want Xyllomer to be immersed in the elemental planes, either. Stephanie nods. Stephanie sings in xyllic: supposedly the elemental islands are the closest point to them You say in xyllic: Elemental islands? Stephanie sings in xyllic: they're not very hospitable You say in xyllic: I have heard rumours of such places, but no means or desire to visit them. Stephanie sings in xyllic: some islands west of primordia and east of morisot You nod. Stephanie takes a deep breath and looks concentrated. Stephanie sings in xyllic: actually they're not very interesting Stephanie goes hmmmm. You nod. Stephanie sings in xyllic: though it might be worth seeing what the potential there is You say in xyllic: If you have a means to reach the islands, I would be interested in knowing the result. Stephanie sings in xyllic: that depends if the crew of my ship hasn't deserted You smile. You say in xyllic: I know as much of sailing as I do of magic, so I cannot assist you in this matter. Stephanie nods. Stephanie sings in xyllic: the islands resist efforts to teleport to them Stephanie sings in xyllic: so we have to sail every time You say in xyllic: Strange, that an island so attuned to magic would not allow for it. Stephanie sings in xyllic: life's never easier than it has to be You agree.
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