ϡ - Chapter Ten; interesting thoughts [voice]

[folklorist]

Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten, Eleven…oh there’s no more sugar left. Hmm I’ll have to pick some up later.

[ The transmission is silent, for some time, but it’s most likely because Helios doesn’t notice it’s on. The sounds of pages turning in a book are the only source of noise to be recognized. He'll give a long sigh. ] Mushi seem to have disappeared as well.

Oh! It’s on- [ He sighs again because he really needs to be more wary of this thing. Why so scatter brained Helios? ]

Hm. [ Tap. Tap. Tap. ] What method or means does magic come from in each of your respective worlds? Are people naturally predisposed to having powers, or are there means to which you may gain them?

Comments

[Voice]

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

It's possible for people to learn magic in my world. Some may have a talent for it, but no one has it to begin with. My people traditionally learn magic from a young age, so I can see why we might be seen as naturally predisposed.

[Voice]

[folklorist]

So is everyone given a chance to obtain it and some just choose not to?

[Voice]

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

Something like that? Magic isn't just something you can learn quickly. People dedicate their lives to it, much like any other career. So while some do, there are definitely other roles that need to be filled.

[Voice]

[folklorist]

I've spent most of my life learning it, and I still haven't mastered some of the more complex spells! Though is there an initial way people find out about it or is it simply a matter of chance?

[Voice]

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

Magic and those who wield it is pretty publicly known. Mages aren't part of some secret society or anything like that. So, anyone who wants training can probably find someone to teach them if they look and are truly dedicated to learning about it. There's an entire town dedicated to learning magic, in fact, though that's not the only place it can be taught.

[Voice]

[folklorist]

That's something that differs in my world. To freely use magic...it would ruin us, our way of life I think. People on Earth they, they aren't as accepting I think they would be more afraid than anything. But that sounds lovely, Rydia. An entire town where you could learn magic. What an astounding place.

[Voice]

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

It's peaceful too, but then, not many people would risk annoying a town full of mages.

[Except Cecil, but aside from that--]

That's a shame, that people in your world aren't as open to it. Maybe if it was more commonplace, they would see it's just another skill. Though I guess I'm pretty lucky to see it that way.

[Voice]

[folklorist]

[ He'll laugh. ]

Mm but maybe if I-we show them that normal humans can coexist with us then perhaps they won't be as frightened by it.