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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If that was 'a bit' then I'm afraid what will happen when you really mess it up. Not that I think you will, if you work on it in a safer environment.

Ahaha, yes. Good thing the barrier was up, it took most of brunt of it. And yes outside of the apartment...will remember to do that next time.

[ He really doesn't like the clean up. He also got caught up again and totally forgot to take his little magical science project outside, derp. ]

You know- [ even if you don't let him ramble for a minute. ] -it's these blasted symbols. They're being ever so finicky, I never seem to get it just right. [ Huff. ]

But that's progress for you ever so slow.

[ It's such a paain. But he did make a promise and he will stick to it. ]

Symbols? Is that how you make your magic work? No cool lines to it?

Well the symbols can be translated into...incantations if that's what you mean. Most spoken spells are in latin though.

Yeah that's what I mean. Like 'abracadabra' and 'alakazam', right?

[At least she didn't mention 'hocus pocus'...]

[ Helios will laugh. ]

I wish spells were that simple. It's usually a sentence or two for my world. Though I'm finding that many others just need a simple word or nothing at all to use their own spells. If only it could be applied to my own.

Stage magicians have it so much easier these days. I guess even magic is different between worlds then. Maybe its possible to learn different magic between different worlds?

They certainly do! But it is entertaining to watch them. [ Even if it's not real magic Helios still respects it because he's, well, Helios. ]

I have been able to teach Frederic my world's magic. And perhaps it's an effect of Luceti since anyone can really learn filial magic with relative ease. This world's ability might be affecting the learn difference between worlds in slight, but noticeable ways.

Well Frederic is one of those guys who knows magic himself, so maybe it comes easier to him? I doubt someone like me, who doesn't have magic as a factor in their world, would learn as easily. Not that I have much interest in learning. Just watching is fun enough.

{Especially when you all screw up and almost get yourselves killed.]

Well the Frederic we see at least. I'm not so sure the composer himself was actually capable of magic. It makes an interesting discussion as to what the soul, dreamself, or what have you is capable of.

But I think you might be able to...if you gave it a shot. The spirits are more than welcoming to teaching people. Well...most of them.

You never know. Maybe in some universe the famed composer could have been an amazing piano playing hero of some kind. Frederic just happens to be from that universe where it happens. Besides, dreams are capable of many things Helios!

Ah that would be something! A parallel universe where music functions as a manipulation of the elements. Magical music, ha, it sounds rather plausible! I just wonder if it exists! [ Only to Helios, only to Helios. ]

I don't doubt that. Dreams can often be powerful factors for people who believe in them and try to achieve them.

Not just believing in dreams, but just the very dream itself can be a marvel of power. The place I worked at before was interested because dreams showed so much promise and it was an undeveloped field. I guess you can say dreams are sort of like magic for my world maybe? [She shrugs.] This place really makes you wonder I guess.

Really? Dreams as a form of magic. Hm, does that mean they could be used to affect the world around you? I mean the real world? It sounds like a rather fascinating field of study at any rate. [ Intriguing. ]

Oh yeah, definitely. Some wackos stole important equipment in my world and used it to try and 'rule the dream world' or some dumb stuff like that. They even made a nice giant crater in the city because of it! Showed them straight in the end, but the field is really fun for me!

You're serious about that? Ruling the dream world... [ A curious mutter to himself. ] I've spoke to Baku before about the notion of someone gaining such power. But they said it was hardly feasible for a mere mortal to ever do that. Morpheus, Upelluri, Tezcatlipoca, Baiame they would all probably be fascinated to hear that.

Fun, hm? Despite a crater being made in the city? I-I suppose if you love your work enough a little danger now and then isn't much of a problem.

[ Saying all this with some experience. Saving the world twice, among other things. ]

It isn't possible. Dreams and reality are separate and always will be. It's more of a fool's dream, but it doesn't stop those fools from trying I guess.

To be fair it's normally a lot safer than that. The crater was...taken care of. I think. [Eh, not really her problem whether it got fixed up or not.]

Yes they should stay that way, shouldn't they? Dreams are far too powerful to be mixed with reality. I suppose that's why there's so many entities watching over them in my world.

You think? I hope it did.

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