paradisa | fifty-sixth labyrinth

[It was immediately obvious this morning that all was back to normal when he'd lacked the overwhelming urge to crow at daybreak, even if he did wake up both naked and wearing a necklace made of ribbon.

The biggest annoyance of the whole mess had been his inability to properly keep abreast of what was happening with the expedition and the castle via the journal. Chicken feet were not the best at turning pages. So, the second thing he did, after making himself feel properly human again with a bath and the comforting feeling of clothing on his skin, was to get out his journal and began to make up for lost time.]

Well, that was fun. I can't believe it's been over a year since I had to deal with a loss. I've never felt particularly lucky, so maybe it actually does have some sort of association with the amount of wishing you do.

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If you didn't realize it, the rooster you spoke or interacted with was me. I'd like to properly thank those of you who even attempted to be helpful during my loss.

And for those of you that weren't...it might be good to remember that any animals you might encounter here are not always normal animals. Sometimes, they are wizards in disguise, who object very highly be being hung upside down by their ankles.

That is all.

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Things have gotten a little off course, it would seem. Inevitable really, what with the castle's love of interruptions.

It's time we finished things. I think the weekend after the expedition returns should suffice, unless you have objections.

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How many of you do I have left?

[Which reminds, him...]

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For those of you who don't yet know me, my name is Felix Harrowgate. I am a wizard. I have been living in Paradisa for nearly two years, and for a majority of that time, I've devoted myself to learning all I can about magic. To that end I started Chimera - an official name for what is essentially a loose organization magic users. We have three general goals - study and catalog the magic of the residents, learn what we can of the magic of the castle and this world, and lastly, provide our talents to help defend the residents in times of crisis. I can guarantee you such times will happen, if you haven't been here long enough to know.

If one or any of those things interest you, I'd be grateful if you joined us. If it doesn't, I at least ask that you speak to me and let me learn a little of your magic.

Should you have reservations or questions, I am here to answer anything you may want to know. And if that doesn't suffice, I can provide character references.

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Not exactly, no. That family business threw things off track a little, and then I lost contact with too many people...

Did you need any help?

Need to know if any else have a way to condense magic into a solid form. If there isn't, then I will go out of the castle and do best to replicate how one Entelexeia did the same.

[ ... Only he isn't going to eat magic, he means about the Erealumen Crystalands. ]

The only thing I know of that fits that description is lyrium, but it's from another world and apparently poisonous to magic users unless it's refined.

What does it involve?

Involve?

[ Confusion here. ]

The form of magic was known as Aer, which is less stable than Mana. Think explained partially; the cores which blastia were made of. Only wish to create. Think know a way, but if there is alternatives...

[ Silence for a moment, and then a bit exasperated sound. ]

It is magic, condensed until solid. Like any form of matter. Do not know what it 'involves'.

The process of making it a physical object, I meant. Clearly you have an idea how it can be done...

Dein Nomos can also gather. Gather, twist tighter and tighter, will eventually compress to solid. Can protect self from concentration.

Dein Nomos?

My sword.

[ He thought he explained this... ]

[He did, his mun is just forgetful, and it WAS quite a while ago.]

Oh yes, of course. I just didn't remember you mentioning that particular property.

Do you know how much you will need to gather, for the barrier?

Hmn.

A crystal the size of my head should be sufficient for both wards, and anything else in mind for a while. Would break it for proper sizes.

[ He wants to grind a bit up and see if he can make ink with it. Because then he'd be able to 'read' what he writes. ]

I see. Well, if you manage it, I'd like a chance to study a piece.

Will you need anything to make this work? I'd like to get the wards up before winter hits.

Can provide.

... Space. No one to walk through. Outside is probably best, this may need guide of some sort, or will walk aimlessly until find a place.

Plenty of that to be found past the castle. Can you ride, if someone guided the horse?

Yes. The standard problems with lack of attention and branches to the head would apply, if a wooded area is passed through.

I think we can avoid that.

Very likely.

Will let know when intend to set out.

All right. Speak to you soon, then.

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