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[aphoenixsong]

I have found myself in the most curious sort of predicament. One moment, I was dead and the next, I am standing in the middle of what I can only describe as a room with a remarkable view. To further complicate matters, I have located this device which is all too foreign to me. Thankfully, I am in full possession of my wits - which are substantial - and I was able to turn it on.

[He pauses to let his words sink in before continuing, his tone as light and unassuming as ever:]

My name is Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore, though that is rather much to remember. There was a time that I simply responded to Albus, so I think that shall do for the present time.

What I seek are answers and I will patiently await them until either they drift my way or I discover them on my own.

Comments

[lord_wizard]

That would seem to be the case.

But as to your answers, perhaps you could clarify as to what questions it is you are asking.

[aphoenixsong]

Most of my inquiries have been answered, however I am curious if you are acquainted with Magic?

[lord_wizard]

An insightful guess. Yes, very much so. I am a wizard. Though from a different world than yourself, so it doesn't mean exactly what you might expect.

[aphoenixsong]

How does our Magic differ? I trust you spoke to my younger self about such?

[lord_wizard]

Somewhat. I have had more opportunity to speak to others from your world, but to answer the question - it's in several ways. First, yours is highly dependent on language and physical foci in the form of your wands. Such things vary in my own world. Foci and incantations are used occasionally, but it's hardly standard or necessary in most cases. However, there's a good many things wizards in your capable of that we are not.

[aphoenixsong]

I must correct you on that one point: there are some in my world that do not require wands. I am one of them.

I could see limitations in both forms of Magic, but you can certainly work around them.

[lord_wizard]

Is that a matter of training, or a natural inclination?

[aphoenixsong]

Both.

[lord_wizard]

How fortunate for you then. But I gather, in any case, that it's more an exception than a rule. There always are, for most types of magic. Paradisa seems to collect them.