folklorist | ϡ - Chapter TwentyThree; In which one deals with tricky spells [video/action for housemates/voice]

[ You can have a view of Helios leaning back in his chair, rather comfortably actually. He's in his room and in said background are scattered papers and objects. Incidentally he doesn't have his glasses on today, might be due to the fact that he's conducting a delicate experiment in his room. Keyword being delicate. If you catch a glimpse of any of the papers in the background it'll make no sense if you can't read runes. Though one in particular has the diagram of a ring with various lines and runic lettering on it. Helios will lean forward smiling at the journal. ]

Ah, I hope it's on. Erm, yes. [ Clearing his throat he still doesn't get these things. He just brings a hand to his chin, characteristic thoughtful pose is go! ]

I wonder...many of you know about magic, of course. But how many of you can actually apply magical attributes to an inanimate object? Like--ah, enchantments! They're rather tricky and if done wrong they can well...blow up in your face- [ Or you colleague's faces. ] -but they can be used for all sorts of things. Like making a sword into a flaming sword by applying a fire spell to said sword, and when the right incantation is spoken it alights!

[ A thoughtful hum. ] Also are there any myths or legends in your worlds based around objects? Like Excalibur, hammer of Thor, or maybe even the holy grail? Just wondering...all out of curiosity. [ And possibly to further his own research, maybe even get some help on the little project he's been doing since Halloween. Except during his little questioning session the spell he was trying to place on said inanimate objects will begin to sizzle in the background. Smoke is going to start clouding the video and sparks can be seen as well. His eyes will widen as he turns abruptly knocking the journal on the floor and turning off the video function but not the voice. ]

Oh! No-no not again. This wasn't supposed to--! [ There's a very loud bang and the room shakes with it. Sorry housemates there will be a spillage of black, with what seems to have shards of diamonds sprinkled throughout it, smoke coming from Helios' room as he slams the door open. Helios' face will also bear the marks of said explosion as he tumbles out of the room, face and clothes covered in black soot, but he at least has journal in hand. Also people over the journals can hear him coughing rather a lot. Before long you'll hear him laughing though, replying rather amused. ] Ah, yes, very tricky!

[ Going to be brushing off the fact that just happened. You didn't hear anything, everything is fine. Okay, well, Frederic and Giles might be a tad bit annoyed. ]

Um, right, welcome to Luceti all of you who've just been brought here! It takes a bit to get used to everything but we luckily have a nice welcoming committee! You're free to answer those questions as well if you want to! Anyone can as they are open to everyone to answer.

[ Don't mind the fact he just blew himself up, nope. A brief pause on his end. ]

Hm...oh, is that on fire? That is on fire. Just-just a moment. [ Going to go put that out now yup and you can just...talk to him after wards. Derpy derp nice way to introduce yourself to all the new people, Helios. ]

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Well hopefully I can bring in some people with this.

Mm it's fine Giles! If you'd like, you could try to find some more people who might know about magic like this.

I think your announcement will certainly have attracted some attention, yes. [Small smile. Small. He's still annoyed at you, Helios.]

I'll see what I can do. I certainly seem to attract people with an affinity for the supernatural, at the very least.

...of course, I'll also continue to help however I can. Just let me know if there's anything else I can do like this.

[Translation - I'm bored and I feel left out of the fun, Helios.]

[ Sheepish laugh. ] I-It certainly will have. Not-not the best way to get people's attention. I'll make the next one decidedly less flammable at least.

[ Clearing his throat now, yup. ]

You might be able to help me with the runes as well. Since magic isn't for everyone. Having the right symbols is just as important if not the most important for this to work. I could use more help in that regard.

[ Looking up runes is fun, right? Helios thinks so or at least sees it as a challenge. ]

While I would agree that the next presentation should be next, um, flammable, I would say that flammability is usually the best way to get people's attention.

[He nods.]

That's certainly true. Using symbols and incantations is one of the safest ways for someone without a natural affinity to work magic, especially back home.

I've used runes before. How can I help with that?

[Besides looking them up. Which he still can't do. Although he could probably draw them.]

It is! I mean what better way than a nice hot fire and smoke to bring everyone's attention to the general area. Hm, I might remember to do it outside next time. [ For everyone's safety including his own. ]

Well I do need to find a combination that doesn't, well, cause that to happen again. A-And of course the right combination that won't malfunction and still give the desired results. Trial and error has been all I've been using thus far. And...you heard what happened.

You might, yes. I know these places repair themselves. but I don't think we should press our luck.

...well, which runes did you use this time?

Yes, luck. Definitely not pressing that, especially here. It would be wonderful if we had a Leprechaun or two to make it better though. [ That was a joke by the way. ]

Ah well, well I used a sound rune with a void rune and a combining rune to make them act on one another. Void runes are tricky to attach to others though. As for the sound one I-I think I need to use more than one. There's so many different forms and versions though. It could also be the rune used to affix the spell to the object that's causing the trouble. [ Just a sigh. So many factors. ]

Keep checking the cycles. Maybe one will show up one day. [That wasn't.]

Doubling up on the sound rune is definitely a thought, but...the void rune might have reacted negatively to the sound rune to begin with, the concepts being rather diametrically opposed. What about a cloaking rune?

I'm not so sure that would be luck on their part. A creature like that being brought in would be a bit disconcerting. Though the Malnosso have always defied something or other when it comes to how they bring people here.

[ Just a pause as he computes all that, then a snap of his fingers. ] You're right! That's probably what did it.

[ Just a sheepish laugh. ] I never thought about that! Cloaking might work actually.

Oh, it would hardly be lucky for the leprechaun. But we have beings here that I've never contemplated existing - I can't see them having a problem with having a leprechaun here.

...granted, the benefits would depend whether or not it was your sort of leprechaun or mine...

[He smiles, pleased at Helios' apparent satisfaction with the idea.] It was certainly a worthy idea, but we should probably go with stability over power. Void runes are generally problematic. And since we'll be trying to mask one sound with another, cloaking should work well.

Considering how many sounds we'll be involving, doubling up on the combination runes might be advisable as well.

I take it yours aren't at all like mine then. [ Why is this becoming a common enough theme that Helios is actually amused about the notion? ]

Yes stability since it'll have to last a long duration. But the mirage ring can do both power and stability are about the same for the ring. But I have used cloaking runes with the mirage ring, so, it should at least work a bit better.

That depends on what yours' are like. [It's a theme. It's a theme he's comfortable with. He likes hearing about how Helios' supernatural creatures are better.]

Cloaking is what the mirage ring operates on. It's only understandable that it would accept that run the easiest. And even if you did manage to attach the void rune, I'm not sure even the three of us together are strong enough to cancel whatever effects the Malnosso choose to visit on us next Halloween.

Amicable unless you take their gold. Though they do, do favors for people like give them luck at times.

True. Banking on this working at all...hope is really all we have at the moment. But-but I still want to perfect it just in case we are given a break. [ Overly optimistic? Probably most definately. ]

Not so different, then. Although leprechauns from my world tend to give good luck that has an unfortunate edge to it. Always a penalty.

Banking on it working isn't the problem. Our theories are sound, and barring today you seem to have had some success putting them into practice. Now is the time to perfect it.

It sounds almost like alchemy. Equivalent exchange. [ Hm. ] I've always wanted to try my hand at that particular sect of magic. It seems fascinating to be able to create things with materials like that.

Y-Yes and I would like to hope that any extra hands I get today in helping will finally perfect so it's working, and not a fire hazard.

...that's actually a fascinating way of viewing it. It's true that much of the damage done by magic and the supernatural in my world is caused by human error, mistakes, or folly. I suppose it can't be said that it's the leprechaun's fault that people accept their blessings and ignore the risks involved.

Rather like the myth of the monkey's paw.

From the sounds of it, you have a few names you can start with.

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