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let the magic take control, it's there wherever you go
CADENZA DI FIRST QUARTER
On this bright and sunny morning, Sage Tatara and Mentor G'raha call a meeting. It's mandatory.
Once every wizard is gathered in the lounge, Tatara settles into one of the plush armchairs, clearly too big for him, but absent is any of his silly expressions that might make light of the difference in size here. Instead, with a serious hue in his coral eyes and neatly pressed lilac dress shirt, he looks like he means business.
"Now that the Western wizards are back, we need to share what we've learned with each other. I know some of you have been sharing information privately amongst yourselves, but I think it's time we put all the pieces we have together.
"Everyone encountered a moon stone on their missions, and I think the general consensus is that neutralizing these stones brings the old wizards back physically, somehow. But we haven't received any reports of any of them waking up yet."
That isn't to mention the sage, who still remains missing...ostensibly. They'll get to that in a second.
"If there's anything else you've learned that you think might be related to these things, or to our situation specifically, then speak up now."
When the conversation dies down, Tatara raises his hand to get his attention back on him and G'raha again.
"For the second order of business, I have good news and bad news."
His tone and expression are lighter this time.
"The good news is that we've found a ritual that can send everyone back. There are details we can work out in the meanwhile, especially if you've decided not to go back to your home world, but for now, we need to talk about the ritual itself.
"In order for the ritual to work, we will need rare materials from all over the world. I'll be posting the materials on the job board so you know where to look."
G'raha adds, "We'll need these materials by next week, before the full moon. There's a reason for that, but we'll touch on that in a moment."
Tatara glances at him and nods.
"The ritual is far too powerful for any of us to perform, so we'll have to wait until the old wizards wake up. But...I have a feeling we might be able to do something about that."
When Tatara stands, G'raha follows suit.
"There's one last thing I need to show you."
With a silent gesture, Tatara makes for the door of the lounge and expects everyone to follow. Yes, everyone.
Sage and mentor then lead everyone down the winding corridors of the manor, past an indiscreet door into a wing of the building that has remained relatively untouched. The lights here are off, but the chandeliers and sconces quietly flick on as they make their way down the dust-laden corridors.
Soon, all will notice that the halls they walk through are a mirror image of the residential section of the manor, except it seems no one has lived here for quite a while.
You're led up the stairs, where Tatara and G'raha stop before a door that is a mirror location to Tatara's room on the second floor. A faint energy pulses from inside, one belonging to a person unfamiliar to all.
After an exchanged glance, Tatara pushes open the door and G'raha steps inside. He gestures to the sight at the center of the room: there, on his knees, is a young man. His face is frozen, twisted in panic—in fact, all of him is frozen, and his image practically see-through, just scarcely flickering on the razor-thin edge of existence. He holds his fist high above his head, as though clinging, with dear life, to five faint ethereal threads—yellow, purple, blue, pink, and green—that float in the air above his head. The threads are just as faint as he is, fading before they reach the walls.
"This is the previous sage," Tatara says. "He appeared here a little before the Western wizards returned from their mission. I'm guessing whatever they did to the last moon fragment is related."
G'raha nods. "The sage's soul seems incomplete. Putting him back together may be the key to waking him, and the rest of the wizards, up. However—" he pauses, reaching to gently run a finger over the purple thread. It flickers faintly. "The energy in these threads is too faint to see where they lead. They do seem to grow in strength as we get closer to the full moon, though. It's likely we'll see what lies at the end of them when the time comes, next week."
"Next week," Tatara repeats. G'raha steps out of the room, and Tatara closes the door behind him. "We'll wake him up next week.
"But before that, we have materials to collect."
Once every wizard is gathered in the lounge, Tatara settles into one of the plush armchairs, clearly too big for him, but absent is any of his silly expressions that might make light of the difference in size here. Instead, with a serious hue in his coral eyes and neatly pressed lilac dress shirt, he looks like he means business.
"Now that the Western wizards are back, we need to share what we've learned with each other. I know some of you have been sharing information privately amongst yourselves, but I think it's time we put all the pieces we have together.
"Everyone encountered a moon stone on their missions, and I think the general consensus is that neutralizing these stones brings the old wizards back physically, somehow. But we haven't received any reports of any of them waking up yet."
That isn't to mention the sage, who still remains missing...ostensibly. They'll get to that in a second.
"If there's anything else you've learned that you think might be related to these things, or to our situation specifically, then speak up now."
For a summary of everything discussed in the meeting, please see this comment. Thank you Mauyn!
When the conversation dies down, Tatara raises his hand to get his attention back on him and G'raha again.
"For the second order of business, I have good news and bad news."
His tone and expression are lighter this time.
"The good news is that we've found a ritual that can send everyone back. There are details we can work out in the meanwhile, especially if you've decided not to go back to your home world, but for now, we need to talk about the ritual itself.
"In order for the ritual to work, we will need rare materials from all over the world. I'll be posting the materials on the job board so you know where to look."
G'raha adds, "We'll need these materials by next week, before the full moon. There's a reason for that, but we'll touch on that in a moment."
Tatara glances at him and nods.
"The ritual is far too powerful for any of us to perform, so we'll have to wait until the old wizards wake up. But...I have a feeling we might be able to do something about that."
When Tatara stands, G'raha follows suit.
"There's one last thing I need to show you."
With a silent gesture, Tatara makes for the door of the lounge and expects everyone to follow. Yes, everyone.
Sage and mentor then lead everyone down the winding corridors of the manor, past an indiscreet door into a wing of the building that has remained relatively untouched. The lights here are off, but the chandeliers and sconces quietly flick on as they make their way down the dust-laden corridors.
Soon, all will notice that the halls they walk through are a mirror image of the residential section of the manor, except it seems no one has lived here for quite a while.
You're led up the stairs, where Tatara and G'raha stop before a door that is a mirror location to Tatara's room on the second floor. A faint energy pulses from inside, one belonging to a person unfamiliar to all.
After an exchanged glance, Tatara pushes open the door and G'raha steps inside. He gestures to the sight at the center of the room: there, on his knees, is a young man. His face is frozen, twisted in panic—in fact, all of him is frozen, and his image practically see-through, just scarcely flickering on the razor-thin edge of existence. He holds his fist high above his head, as though clinging, with dear life, to five faint ethereal threads—yellow, purple, blue, pink, and green—that float in the air above his head. The threads are just as faint as he is, fading before they reach the walls.
"This is the previous sage," Tatara says. "He appeared here a little before the Western wizards returned from their mission. I'm guessing whatever they did to the last moon fragment is related."
G'raha nods. "The sage's soul seems incomplete. Putting him back together may be the key to waking him, and the rest of the wizards, up. However—" he pauses, reaching to gently run a finger over the purple thread. It flickers faintly. "The energy in these threads is too faint to see where they lead. They do seem to grow in strength as we get closer to the full moon, though. It's likely we'll see what lies at the end of them when the time comes, next week."
"Next week," Tatara repeats. G'raha steps out of the room, and Tatara closes the door behind him. "We'll wake him up next week.
"But before that, we have materials to collect."
JOB BOARD
An important note for these tasks is that they are time sensitive. At least one completed thread of each material must be submitted before 11:59 AM EDT, June 22 for the gathering of the materials to be considered successful. Now's the time to coordinate and work together.
Water from the Lost Oasis. Mesa was once a great city of commerce in the southern part of the Central country...the part of the country that is now a vast desert. The city was once lost to the sands, and though it is said to have recently emerged from its sandy grave, it is still rather difficult to find in the desert. It is very easy to get lost, even on broom, so be careful.
Either way, your task is to collect a bottle-ful of water from this barren oasis. Your only choices may be to commune with the spirits to have them to show you a phantasm of what the bustling city was like in its heyday, before it was destroyed, or to brute force dig your way to the ground water. Why here, when there are other oases in the desert? This is an ancient place of power, and the land is special.
The Central spirits here are very old and very picky—Northern wizards beware, as your presence may not be entirely welcome. Acting out may cause the spirits to lash out and cause sandstorms.
Either way, your task is to collect a bottle-ful of water from this barren oasis. Your only choices may be to commune with the spirits to have them to show you a phantasm of what the bustling city was like in its heyday, before it was destroyed, or to brute force dig your way to the ground water. Why here, when there are other oases in the desert? This is an ancient place of power, and the land is special.
The Central spirits here are very old and very picky—Northern wizards beware, as your presence may not be entirely welcome. Acting out may cause the spirits to lash out and cause sandstorms.
The Frozen Oz Root. Named after the world's most powerful wizard, the Oz flower is a brilliant crimson and deathly poisonous. It grows in the vast snowy plains of the North, but it is said to be exceedingly rare, despite how the color of the flower stands out so starkly against the white of the snow. Finding it will not be easy and you will need sharp, tireless eyes.
Despite how beautiful the flower is, that is not what we need. All of the flower's poison is housed in its roots, and we need the poison. However, the most important thing is that the roots remain frozen. Do not let it thaw. Once it thaws, the poison loses the quality we need for the ritual.
Despite how beautiful the flower is, that is not what we need. All of the flower's poison is housed in its roots, and we need the poison. However, the most important thing is that the roots remain frozen. Do not let it thaw. Once it thaws, the poison loses the quality we need for the ritual.
A Storm in a Bottle. It's the fickle quality of the spirits in the Valley of Storms that cause the eponymous storms. They're shy and sensitive, a lot like the Eastern wizards themselves, and don't require a lot of prodding to elicit any sort of reaction from them. Your job is to agitate the spirits in the valley just enough to cause a storm, and to catch that storm, lightning and thunder and rain and all, in a bottle for use in the ritual. Western wizards in particular will have an easy time stressing them out, but be careful not to push the sensitive spirits too far—the valley is also known as the Valley of the Lost for a reason (don't get trapped, please come home!).
In contrast, if you accidentally make the spirits happy, they might take the form of cats instead... Which is nice, but the manor isn't exactly aching for more cats. Just don't get too distracted playing with them if this happens, okay?
In contrast, if you accidentally make the spirits happy, they might take the form of cats instead... Which is nice, but the manor isn't exactly aching for more cats. Just don't get too distracted playing with them if this happens, okay?
Blood of the Last Monster. The Western military and word on the street will tell you that all of the magical monsters in the West have been slain, their mana stones harvested. But is that true, when there has been no word of the death of the mythical tarasque? The legend of the tarasque tells of a large, ancient beast with six bear paws for legs and a massive turtle shell on its back, who slumbers in the depths of a remote ravine among the mountains on the Western Country's northern border. You are to collect a vial of this ancient creature's blood. Nothing more, nothing less.
Be careful not to wake it, and be careful not to kill it. If awakened, there's no telling if anyone would be able to stop a creature of that size and caliber. And if killed, its mana stones would attract all the wrong kind of attention. Besides, doesn't the West still deserve to keep some of its native fauna, magical or otherwise?
Be careful not to wake it, and be careful not to kill it. If awakened, there's no telling if anyone would be able to stop a creature of that size and caliber. And if killed, its mana stones would attract all the wrong kind of attention. Besides, doesn't the West still deserve to keep some of its native fauna, magical or otherwise?
Pestilence Frog Mucus. Though once a plague-ridden bog, the Swamp of Pestilence is now home to a thriving, diverse, and healthy ecosystem. It's now also home to a very rare type of frog, its stunning green, yellow, and blue stripes eye-catching and attractive. However, this frog only emerges from the depths of the bog on a clear twilight after a day of rain in the rainy season...except the Southern rainy season isn't for another few months yet. You don't exactly have the time to wait until then, do you? You'll have to figure out a way to trick the frog into thinking it's the rainy season to lure it out, or dig it out by force... Either way, you'll need at least a vial's worth of this frog's mucus. Make sure the swamp water (or rain water, for that matter) doesn't contaminate it.
OOC NOTES
🌙 Welcome to your final final mingle! It's time to share info and get down to business.
🌙 How do you feel about the bonds you've forged thus far? Was it all worth it?
🌙 Pair guesses are now closed! Thank you and congratulations to all who found their pair!
🌙 A reminder that rewards close at 11:59 PM EDT, June 19, and that includes mission rewards. If you have not submitted rewards for your mission participation yet, then now's your last chance!
🌙 Speaking of time limits, if you missed it above, all materials must be submitted before the finale for the gathering to be considered a success. Plan your time and your threads wisely.
🌙 Your OOC plotting post is here. Please note that this plotting post doubles as the sign-up for the finale and final encounter. Read it over carefully and fill out the form if you'd like todieplay.
🌙 Speaking of, what do you think is happening next week...?
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I have my own ideas of what those here might be capable of and who they might or might not be able to work well enough with, and I'm sure many of you do as well. [ let's put solomon and ithaqua, khun and ahito, and mikaela and day in the same space, surely things will turn out well right. ] I also have heard it suggested that those with their unique spells should work on them. Still, I know that many of us might still only know some of the others here in passing or by reputation or even their assigned country's reputation at best. Since we don't really know what to expect, going forward, in the interest of facilitating some kind of cooperation, now that time appears to be of the essence, and we cannot necessarily count on our predecessors to be awake in time to do anything about the Calamity this time...
Why don't we all, hm, reintroduce ourselves briefly to each other, shall we? Nothing too fancy. A quick listing of our strengths, our weaknesses, not necessarily magical, what we would and would not like to be made responsible for in the case of chaos breaking out. You know, so that no one comes running for healing to someone incompetent at it, or anything like that. You need not be self-conscious should your skills be particularly specialized— believe me, there's a time and place for everything, and I'm sure there are enough of us here for us to manage to balance each other out. Anything else you'd like to mention would be welcome as well.
I would also like to suggest that most of us stick close to and make themselves responsible for or at least make themselves accountable to at least one other party, 'fated pair' or otherwise; given the nature of the visions Bruno's received, it wouldn't do to be caught out alone should something unexpected happen.
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Thank you, Robin. [ And, to the rest— ] Since we're mostly on the same page, we should all be able to catch those up who might not have caught the full thing. If you're not comfortable asking Robin or me for clarification on anything, then ask a friend.
[ Then, he smiles! ] Re-introductions? I'm Tatara Totsuka, your sage. I can't say I'm any clearer on what that means from the beginning, but I've been keeping the manor running while you've been working on your magic. I'm just a regular human, I can't use magic, but I don't think I'm powerless.
I can give a boost to any of your magic with physical contact, either when your magic is running low or you need to do something beyond your capabilities.
I can supposedly ease symptoms of soul afflictions caused by the moon in the same way, but I think that only applies to a few of you.
I can also summon more wizards if any of you turn to stone, but hopefully that won't be necessary.
[ Not to mention whatever the previous sage is pulling off with those threads... He has no idea what those are, or how to even do something like that. ]
I know I'm not super reliable all the time, but I'm doing what I can to support you. I'm always on your side. ☆
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cw: murder talk...
He ducks his head to hide his face as he pulls his mask off and rubs his eyes. Only when he's done and has sat up properly again does he respond properly to what Robin is suggesting.]
Mm~ My expertise comes in the form of close-quarters combat and hacking away at my prey until they are dead. I have the speed to close the distance should they decide to flee. [The axe propped against his chair is not for show.] After all, many magical folk have little ability in the physical, which makes them quite soft and easily dealt with when I am already in their presence.
As for my magical expertise, that would be potions, ice and wind magic-- those snowballs came directly from my hands. [To demonstrate, he shakes one hand and snow comes falling from his palm, which he tucks into his cape for later.] I am also capable of enchanting certain objects for certain specific purposes that I choose, such as encasing objects in ice, or location spells, and many things-- but I prefer using gems or ice, if at all possible. They hold my magic easily.
Potions on the other hand, are for healing, and the curing of head colds. I've worked on some tonics for energy, but the formula for a perfect one still eludes me, thus they are not for others to sample at this time.
Barriers have, somehow, become an area I have become proficient in, despite my disinterest. [He frowns, though he manages to not look at Tatara. This is his fault.] I do not care to continue being the man who people look to for barriers, I haven't an interest in defensive measures.
My fated pair is, unfortunately, Solomon. Both the spell and a truce between us are solely for combat purposes.
[Note how he didn't bother saying his own name.
Now he gives a pause... before sighing and pulling his hood down to reveal two little nubs on his head, poking through his silver-blond hair. Little velveteen growths.]
I am a monster, and my body has been slowly transforming for years. I'd believed that the transformations have stopped, but the appearance of antlers have shown that it is still happening. Unfortunately, a complete transformation will not happen for a few hundred years, at this rate. Not useful for the immediate future-- but being a monster does mean I've a far stronger body than most people in this room.
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[Or if Ithaqua starts cackling like a hyena. It's fine and normal.]
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He considers volunteering to take over barrier duties, but he remembers his place right now. He keeps mouth shut and sinks back in his seat.]
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Solomon the Wise. Also known as King Solomon or the Witty Sorcerer. I am the strongest sorcerer who has ever lived on Earth.
[He is gonna let that sit for a second to let people roll their eyes (sorry for being another possible biblical figure Bruno) before continuing.]
My magic isn't as varied as I'm used to, but my specialties lie mainly in the summoning of demons and amplification of their powers with my own. Here, it seems that's tied into a touch for darker magic. I can manipulate the elements, create barriers, curse and dispel, teleport both myself and others, transform, cause illusions and create temporary magical locations, levitate and enchant... ah, we'd be here all day if I continued, but I'm experienced.
I know my way well around magical item creation and potion making, though item creation is where I'm having more success here in this world in the limited time we've had.
I can also transfer the use of my powers to another sorcerer for a small amount of time. Unless our magics are compatible, this could lead to insanity, so... take that as a worst case scenario.
My magic is considerably taxed when around any large bodies of water. Normally it's a curse - here, I believe it's just psychological, but something to keep in mind, I suppose.
[No he is not going to explain that further. Thank you for letting him stay home from the beach next time, Tatara.]
Ithaqua is my "fated pair". [All business.] We already know our specialty spell and have successfully used it. It's highly offense-based, so we will likely be more on the front lines of whatever might happen in the thick of it.
[...
His expression softens, his posture growing a bit tired.]
That said... I would like to be considered a support role. Any teaching or supplemental work I can provide to those that are faltering is where I would like to focus my time until we run out the clock.
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But hearing King Solomon? ]
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[ Hm. Much to think about. ]
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I appreciate greatly your assistance, Robin. This summarizing and request will be most certainly prudent for all of us to listen as well as follow.
[ See? He's smiling triumphantly like he knew it was good to believe in him! ]
My name is Jing Yuan. I am one of the seven Arbiter-Generals of the Xianzhou Alliance, and one of the Six Charioteers of the Xianzhou Luofu — I am also known as The Divine Foresight.
My expertise centers around leading others strictly in battlefield and supplementary general leadership as well in times of peace. I am also quite skilled in teamwork and working with a variety of personalities as needed.
That being said, I will not mince words. I am an extremely powerful front-line combatant who can easily take down enemies at close-range, though I am also able to adjust for targets who are outside of close range if necessary. My physical strength in general is nothing to laugh at [ All of y'all on West Mission saw that. He clapped and he will clap again. ] though I do have specialization in electrical magic as well before I came here. Which means I have a natural stronger hold over the element in various respects, extending to controlling what can be considered a force of nature — in addition, I am quite quick on my feet.
I have extended my magical expertise to other areas as well — holy magic, general offensive magic, defensive magic, improving transformation and illusionary magic, and some very basic skill in healing magic, though do not count on me for the latter.
My fated pair so happens to be Shinjiro. I am certain all of you have seen him around and know how reliable he is in a pinch, as well as when it comes to assisting others. We work together well and will be good to be positioned together even beyond our close bond due to being front-line fighters.
[ Sorry not sorry if he embarrasses Shinji just a little by what he said here, but it is the truth. ]
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[ A lot, as they say, has gone on in this meeting, so it’s sorely needed. ]
My name is Kurapika. Most back home know me as the Nostrade family boss, a somewhat prolific mafia family. I’m a pro Hunter as well, specifically a Bounty Hunter.
[ If you’re not one of the few people he’s told about the mafia thing… now you know. ]
Many of my skills are related to these two things, including extortion, blackmail, and threatening into submission. I prefer not to kill, but I’m not above holding someone at knife or gunpoint.
I’m proficient in combat in general, with knowledge of a range of weapons. I can use swords, knives, nunchucks, guns, and more. Hand-to-hand combat isn’t a problem either. While I lack the strength I would have back home due to Nen, I can make up for the lack of it with my agility. I’m quick on my feet, so don’t hesitate to call upon me for anything that requires someone fast.
[ Hmm… that should be all for general combat, he thinks. ]
When it comes to magic, as a representative for Central, I have no trouble casting any type of spell. That includes healing, so don’t hesitate to offload healing onto me.
[ He can handle it. ]
I mainly use my magic to create the weapon I’m most used to using—chains. I can attach whatever spell I need to the chains for elemental-based magic, and I can provide crowd control for anyone who needs it.
[ And last but not least— ]
Ahito is my partner and a close friend. Our spell allows us to attack with more confidence as well as take damage for one another.
Feel free to assign me whatever role is necessary in the upcoming days. I can adapt to whatever is needed most.
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... Robin, formerly of House Ylisse, Exalt-Consort, advisor to the crown, and Grandmaster of the Ylissean League. At least one here knows some certain other titles of mine, but let's not get carried away with anything too long-winded now, hm?
[ unless someone wants to ask about the dragon god thing, anyway. almost nostalgic, rattling them off like that. on the ring finger of the hand whose glove he's removed rests a ring marked with a crest that certain memory witnesses might have noted as being worn by / branded on the upper arm of those belonging to a certain royal family. ]
Namely, that means that when I played at humanity, I was the head strategist for the unified armies of an alliance of multiple countries. [ this is where the leadership voice he's begrudgingly pulling out is coming from. ] I am no stranger to working with a variety of ... colourful personalities as need be, on or off of the battlefield. If we should require coordination beyond what our Sage requests of us and you're willing to listen to me, I might see what I can do. But otherwise, I would daresay that I'm well versed at both spell and blade even before accounting for certain other traits of mine. I've familiarity with a wide range of magic, but all things considered, much of my expertise lies in battlefield magics, whether they be black or white. Offensive or support, in plainer terms. While I am capable of working with a wide variety of elements, I have a particular affinity for lightning, wind, and darkness.
As for support... I can place wards against opposing magic, and I'm quite capable of healing, to name a couple of the things that might have the most relevance. Be warned, however, that due to certain quirks about my particular nature, here it may be not particularly warm or soothing of an experience. Tangentially related is the fact that I can reanimate the fallen— don't worry, I don't touch anything like their minds or their wills. Those are long gone by the time I might do anything with them.
Khun happens to be my 'fated pair', since we seem to be mentioning them. There's a pragmatic enough understanding between us, I suppose. We have not yet tried our particular spell out, but given both our natures and positions in a group, suffice to say that it's likely to be something that manipulates and changes the field of battle.
[ #timetotipthescales. though it being like that also means there's not much real chance to work on it outside of a big fight, ]
If you don't need me coordinating or rallying anyone, then I can fill in and act in a flexible role as necessary. Whether it be long range distance casting, support, or engaging in melee on the frontlines— I'm stronger and sturdier than I appear, [ because he's aware he looks like a twink, okay, ] can augment my strength either physical or magical with the other, carry more blades on me than just my sword, and always have the option of transforming if it should be required.
[ consider: going through a partial shift and just clawing someone's face off before you deck them. ]
... And I suppose I'll offer my guidance as well, should anyone wish to request advice on anything I've mentioned in the time we have remaining. I might have picked up enough passive knowledge on curses and hexes, alchemy and rituals in my time to potentially offer some input on those as well, even if I don't personally make much use of them in my day to day. Still, kindly do not waste my time with bothering me lightly.
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Urianger Augurelt, Archon in the field of prophecy and former Scion of the Seventh Dawn alongside G'raha Tia. [He and G'raha are from the same world, for those who didn't know!] My role until very recently was laboring for the preservation of the world that I hail from. Following the prevention of a world-ending cataclysm known as the Final Days, we Scions are on something of a...sabbatical.
My field of expertise is that of prophecy. I have devoted a significant portion of my life studying many forms of divination for the sake of interpreting prophecies and understanding the nature of fate. As a disciplined Astrologian, I divine the stars for both offensive and defensive purposes in combat. My healing and barrier magicks are particularly potent, thus I would consider my role supportive in nature. However, I have several offensive spells in the scenario that I am needed for direct combat.
As a wizard chosen by the Western spirits, I have become adept at transformation and illusion magicks, which I primarily utilize for confusing the enemy and providing a strategic edge for mine allies.
Fate hath sought to pair me with Yodarha. Our special spell is supportive in nature, providing passive healing to our allies as well as offensive and defensive-strengthening effects. We may also overturn the ruling of fate to our advantage.
[He could go on, really...but this should be good for the purposes of this discussion. So, one last thing:]
Those seeking last-minute guidance with their magicks are welcome to seek me out for practice. I would assist where I can in preparation for what is to come.
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I'm afraid my own background isn't anything that impressive, but you'll all just have to deal with that.
Just Ahito's fine, from the capital city of Kamisaid, home to the seat of the royal Shireiyu family. I grew up a guinnea pig for my parents' magical experiments, and now I'm a student at the Royal Academy of Magic. I'm not a fan of the stuff, to put it lightly, but I've seen enough of it in action [And dozed through enough lectures-] to be pretty familiar with it in practice.
Back in my world, healing's my thing, but in this one I've focused on offensive magic and healing the most. I can probably figure out other types of spells on the fly if I need to, just don't expect me to beat out any of our specialists. [He's adaptable, but that and mana stone consumption can only make up for so much.] Outside of magic, I'm trained in marksmanship, too.
As Kurapika mentioned, we're a fated pair with a combat-oriented spell. Like him, I can fill in ranks if needed.
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I'm G'raha Tia, and as Urianger said I am also formerly a Scion of the Seventh Dawn, on a break after averting the Final Days. I'm also an Archon as well, for my knowledge and research into Allag, an ancient society, and I'm an inheritor of Allagan royal blood. That inheritance has granted me a few boons in regards to dealing with Allagan technology as well as the transference of energy and the metaphysical.
[Like memories, but he doesn't out Day's problem by glancing over at him, at least.]
I... was also formerly known as the Crystal Exarch, leader and caretaker of the Crystarium. To go into all that entails would be quite a long tale, but the reason I gained my title was in part due to the connection I have to Syrcus Tower, a relic of Allag's grand history. This greatly enhanced my magical abilities, as well as my lifespan, though there were some costs to it.
[He rubs his left arm in a memory of crystalline limbs, before moving on.]
As far as my abilities, I am adept in what my world calls black and white magicks, the destructive and curative, and I suppose I would consider myself a more powerful mage than average...? I've also some experience with sword and shield, using weapons manifested with aether. Magic. [He clarifies, since some people don't know what aether is... smh...] I've no preference of my own for the role I may play in any upcoming combat, as I can easily adapt to what's needed of me.
Should there be anything more you would like to know, you can ask.
[His tail swishes back and forth, doing his best to stop and not just going on a huge ramble that only one person will understand.]
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Nikaido Yamato. I'm just an idol – an entertainer – back at home.
[ Goddamn, you guys are fancy. He's just some dude. ]
I had no combat experience prior to arriving here, but I know more self-defense now thanks to Kura, Urianger, and Ithaqua. Uh, I specialize in seals and curses, but I can defend myself against smaller enemies. I'd much rather assist everyone with my specialty where I'm needed, though. Oh, and my fated pair is Kiryu-san.
[ HE IS TRULY JUST A GUY... ]
...I'll do my best to be a dependable ally. I've learned a lot while I've been here.
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[ Because Bruno can't even list the simple things like "this was my job" or "I'm a student" or "my passion is murder" (staring in horror at Ithaqua). ]
Uh. Hi? I'm Bruno Madrigal. My family is magical and kinda oversee our village? Only it isn't this kind of magic. Everyone gets their own gift. Mine is seeing the future.
[ It sucks! ]
I'm more of a hermit, though, s-so.
[ Moving on... ]
I guess healing is what I'm best at. I'm good at repairing stuff, too. I know how to do some spells that track or trap people but, honestly? I only learned those to use against Solomon. They may not be handy otherwise. I can do some defensive magic as well but I... I have zero offensive spells. Like, none and, no, I don't actually want to learn any, so please don't ask.
My fated pair is with Akira. We're, um. Have a spell that does several things b-but... that's... something we still have to talk about.
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My position back home affords me a lighthouse [ a small blue cube spins around in his palm. ] which we should probably utilize as a line of defense in protecting the original sage. Essentially my lighthouse is my domain, a pocket space solely belonging to me. I can sense what goes on inside, and as long as we're within the manor grounds, I should still be in range to utilize it from afar while it primarily hides the original sage.
Aside from that, I'm used to giving orders but I'm not opposed to taking them if I find them sound. And as mentioned, my partner is Robin—our spell is meant to control the battlefield.
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[ Day rubs the back of his neck for a moment before lowering his hand. Sure, he's told a bunch of people what his real job is, but telling everyone in a meeting is a different kind of beast. There's always the off-chance someone might take issue with it this late in the game, so to speak. ]
I'm Joyous Day, Southern wizard, agent from Heaven's Bureau of Destiny. I normally handle destinies related to people's happiness, and I specialize in settin' up fateful encounters and matchmakin'. This includes undercover work, protection, and social face stuff. I also specialize in subduin' without killin', both unarmed and with a staff. Think at least one person here's seen what I can do with joint locks.
I've worked in pairs and groups, and I'm used to workin' independently to handle potential problems in the background. Uh, I think I mighta given people here the impression I'm really knowledgeable 'bout magic, but I actually ain't a sorcerer back home. Just trained to handle occult nonsense and used to messin' about with abstract concepts.
Back home, what I can do is...how do I put this, manipulate causality and probabilities. Here, I specialize in blessings, and I can enchant charms with them too. A lot of them ain't exactly straightforward, and a lot of 'em will also only really matter when you're facin' danger or are about to. If I use magic while playin' music, it can affect people's moods, though I'm gonna tell you right now I can only influence emotions related to serenity.
[ Some people here might understand what he means! Some people are probably wondering what the hell does serenity have to do with this, ]
I can heal too, though I ain't as good as Bruno, and I'm decent at seals and curses. If it's something I can wing as being under one of the Maidens' purviews, especially the ones I'm practised in, I can prob'ly manage it.
...Which brings me to what I ain't good at, and what I don't wanna be responsible for. I can only do really basic stuff with transformation magic, and I can't get offensive magic to work for me. Have to kick people's asses the old-fashioned way. [ Yes, he knows this sounds lame and very South. ] If "subduin' without killin'" hasn't said anythin', I haven't killed anyone yet and would really rather not. Don't tell me your last requests if you ain't literally dyin' right in front of me, either.
[ Haha, why would that be an issue, ]
Ginger's my fated pair. We haven't tried our spell out yet, but it's distributin' good and bad fortune, more or less. I'm flexible and can fill in for whatever, the stuff I ain't good at aside.
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Sigh. ]
...Aragaki Shinjiro. That's it, since whatever I used to do or have doesn't matter.
[ COULD he pull out the Specialized Extracurricular Execution Squad? Yes. Will he? No, because he isn't CRINGE. ]
I'm better with the physical than the magical stuff, but it's better than it used to be. [ He had a Hard Time in the beginning, let me tell you. ] I work on the frontlines, and I don't really make exceptions. If you're looking for support, then don't look at me.
[ Usually. He will support (you) but he is not a support (character), you feel. ]
Magic-wise...I do alright with enchantments. Usually my weapons or clothes or whatever, but I can do the same to yours if I gotta. I prefer defensive or offensive charms, and can use mainly offensive spells. I know a few seals and curses, too, but I don't know how to heal, so don't ask.
[ A crack of the neck. ]
...You heard the old man, Jing Yuan. [ Unfortunately. ] Just put us together, if you're gonna shove us somewhere.
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He's not social, but this is pragmatic, so he thinks this is a decent course of action, given the stakes. )
... Hyakuya, Mikaela. Just call me Mika.
( He folds his arms. )
I'm good at drain-type curses. I can take vitality, luck, strength, whatever - from one thing, or group of things, and give that stuff to someone else. I can also stop them in their tracks, or at least slow them down. Other than that...
( He frowns, a little. He's not proud of his vampiric strengths. )
... I'm fast. I'm strong. I regenerate. I can fight well with a sword. ( Just don't count on the regen too much, though, because the more hurt he gets the more he has to drink... ) My senses are really good. Can see and hear things from a mile away - and I can perceive levels of auditory and visual stimuli ( and other types of stimuli... ) most people can't.
It's been way easier on me since some of you have started soundproofing your rooms.
( Genuinely speaking - can you imagine what it's like to be barraged with stimuli all the time? He learns to tune it out the way you learn to live with tinnitus, but, you know.
Anyway, so, where does all that that leave him? He considers this. )
... I guess I'm an all-rounder. ( Supporter, attacker, and scout. ) Entrust me with finding anyone missing, relaying messages, and supporting stronger fighters. ( Makes use of his senses, speed, and the rest of his kit. ) That'd be the best use of my skills, I think.
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I’m Ginger. [ No Last Name. ] It’s complicated to explain what I used to do. Some of you already know, but I don’t think it’s going to matter going forward. Basically I’m half-angel, half-demon, and I used to work for God as a kind of guardian angel, kind of officer, kind of salaryman.
[ But like he said, it doesn’t matter. ]
I heal at a faster pace and I’m stronger than your average person. Flying is a thing.
[ Everyone can fly with their brooms, but he has Extra. ]
My magic is a little temperamental, but I’m best at persuasive magic - getting someone to think what I want, feel what I feel. You know. Obviously, I haven’t used that on anyone here. I can also bind people in place and have a couple of protective spells up my sleeve. Overall, here to help with whatever I can.
I work best with Day or Mika.