The Church of Mystra RP

[Miyuki]

In the last hours two or three women could be seen inthe temple. They had been talking for a while. They seemed in good mood even while discussing serious subject about latest events they remained calm and worked together.

What they talked about, there were different subjects. But all seemed interested so far, and maybe to continue when the time is given.

[Ravial]

The sun elf that holed herself in the Mystran Library, could have been seen in past days coming in and out of the temple at regular basis. Finally, a day ago, it seems like she has found something of great interest, as she began writing fiercly in a book and making notes on scrolls. Strange mappings, drawings and diagrams soon followed as if she was trying to visualise something which can be hard to do in metaphysical sense. She would motion nearby Nezkreal, if available and not occupied with her stress relief, to see and review what Amaevael has found.

"Not much regarding Puck, but the mysteries behind magic here- even though it is written by a mage that eventually was driven insane here by it, is quite something worth pursuing. It might give us a greater understanding on the boon that was offered, not at a small price, at that." - The Sun Elf offers the notes and scrolls with written diagrams presenting strange auras, and highlighted parts of a person, as well as small notes and clarifications regarding the said diagrams. - "The basics of the magic here are six elements, though I would postulate theoretical existance of seventh based on works of Robert Gasciogne, but that is a different topic. Symbols. Motions. Sounds. Channeling. Controlling and Transferring. In that order, you can ranslate it to: The Mind. The Heart. The Soul. The Divine. The Self and the Enviroment. Those are six basics of spellcasting you need to understand in order to develop magical capabilities. However in regards to the research on Fey magic, it would seem that it is less technical and learned. Where I could compare normal use of the Art to painting, usage of Fey magic is like... Breathing. More instinctual. It's much more closer to actual living. I will need to dwell more upon this, if I may, around here."

[Cinta]

These last days, Syndreth often could be seen appearing from somewhere when Amaevael visits the Temple, then the wizard leads her into the library.

While Amaevael works on her drawings and diagrams, Syndreth usually walks around the tables keeping a respectful distance, but with an ever inuring look on her face. Finally she gathers her courage to step closer quietly, then she waits in silence, watching the newly written words and lines on the scrolls with wide eyes. If Amaevael let her, she would sit down and try her mind in comprehending the forming theory that looked so difficult and complex from far.

[Miyuki]

While the mages do their diagramms and studies, someone seems to be bored and curious. Four tiny brown paws from time to time travel through the temple to explore that place. They tap around in the rooms, looking for anything ibteresting or or worth to have.

If the mages wouldn't store their quills and parchments and other utilities safely, or the the other thing might disappear, wherever the things might go to, one might have to find it out.

[Mercator]

Cosimo Delucca returns to the Temple of Mystra for his daily short visit. This time, however, he leaves a letter with Priestess Neela addressed to one 'Nedrin Starbrow.'

[Cinta]

While the mages do their diagramms and studies, someone seems to be bored and curious. Four tiny brown paws from time to time travel through the temple to explore that place. They tap around in the rooms, looking for anything ibteresting or or worth to have.

If the mages wouldn't store their quills and parchments and other utilities safely, or the the other thing might disappear, wherever the things might go to, one might have to find it out.

After long minutes of chasing inside the church, Syndreth caught her weasel and carried the whimpering animal to the library, putting him on the table. She crouched down so their eyes would be at the same level, and considered the self-pitying animal from there.
"Oh, cut the festival already... I don't know who was it, you or your new little friend, but I had enough always having to search for the quills and whatnot when I have to work. So now I give you a chance to retrieve everything that had been hidden." The weasel crouched down and casted a huge eyed puppy-like gaze at the wizard. Syndreth chuckled and shook her head.
"Othis, listen. I will return on the morning and may buy a basket of red grapes..." The weasel jumped up excitedly and ran a circle on the table.
"Yes, it would be a shame if I would have to eat it all alone, wouldn't it?"

That day anyone visiting the church could see a small brown weasel running around and climbing inside holes, gaps and any other openings he could find in the temple, possibly searching for small items of his interest.

[Miyuki]

The weasel would have to take care, not to be stolen himself. A female stoat was already awaiting the little male. It would try to distract Otis from the hiding places, wanting to play with him. But she would be rather not to lure with grapes. It seems she prefers something else.

In the meantime, a half elf would find a whole layer under one of the beds, filled with quills, parchment, shoes, gloves and a scarf. She would simply put all of it into a s all crate and place it on the table in the library, with a diplomatic note.

"Lost property. Please take back what is yours. "

[Ravial]

These last days, Syndreth often could be seen appearing from somewhere when Amaevael visits the Temple, then the wizard leads her into the library.

While Amaevael works on her drawings and diagrams, Syndreth usually walks around the tables keeping a respectful distance, but with an ever inuring look on her face. Finally she gathers her courage to step closer quietly, then she waits in silence, watching the newly written words and lines on the scrolls with wide eyes. If Amaevael let her, she would sit down and try her mind in comprehending the forming theory that looked so difficult and complex from far.

Not allowing herself to be distracted by missing items in the library, as well as fiercly guarding her research from any strange thievery anomalies, Amaevael for the past few days has been continuing her research on the topic. She let Syndreth look through the notes and diagrams that the Archmage have created. "It might be difficult to comprehend at first, and don't worry about that. There is a lot regarding this research that I do not understand myself. Each of these branches you see here, for example" - She motions to the diagram of a person with spread arms and legs- with marks on heart, mind and aura surrounding the person, aptly named "Symbols (the Mind)" "Motions (The Heart)" "Sounds (The Soul)" - "These three bases for spellcasting do not only resolve around methodical practice and knowing sequences. What you want to bring into the world with magic, also sits within what you feel in your heart, think in your mind, and what you are in your soul. Passions, fiery emotions, depths of souls, water or earthly emotions. Each of those may seem like abstracts, yet they are there within us. To realise it, is to become walking the path of a true scholar of magic." - She waves her hand at the air, gently - "But I won't bore you with such tutelage. I am sure you know it all too well. Current thesis regarding usage of Fey Magic, from what I have found here, is that... It's as if a stage where magic and non-magic blend together, so to speak. From the work of Robert Gasciogne, one can theoretise that Fey Magic, unlike commonly used the Art, is much more dependant on state of emotions and thoughts of the spellcaster, rather than developed formulas. As if you are much closer to being magic, than otherwise. You no longer need a spell focus, no need for rituals or ceremonies or any other use of other methods which we all currently use. Of course, we elves already know that Magic is Life. It is us and we are it- this research only proves it even more. It's said that most babies and children that are often considered naive or innocent, often naturally use Faerie magic without even knowing it, but over the time as they grow up- it fades away." - She pauses and returns to writing some notes and drawing a new diagram - "To use Fey Magic is to become Fey, in some way. That much- I am sure of now. Let us see if we can discover something more. Something that might actually help us. If you find some lead that picks your interest, follow it and see what you will discover"

[Cinta]

The weasel would have to take care, not to be stolen himself. A female stoat was already awaiting the little male. It would try to distract Otis from the hiding places, wanting to play with him. But she would be rather not to lure with grapes. It seems she prefers something else.

In the meantime, a half elf would find a whole layer under one of the beds, filled with quills, parchment, shoes, gloves and a scarf. She would simply put all of it into a s all crate and place it on the table in the library, with a diplomatic note.

"Lost property. Please take back what is yours. "

When the elf wizard returns to the temple, she founds her weasel sitting on the table and holding a pair of gloves in his mouth.
"Ah! Are those mine?" When reaching the table, she notices the crate and the note next to it. Glancing back, she sees Othis rising on its two legs, obviously waiting to be praised. "You must had a really hard time finding these... Now, come up." She reaches her hand towards him, and the small animal runs up on her arm and sits in the hood of her cloak.

Syndreth packs the parchments and the quills in the drawers, closing them afterwards. As the shoes and the scarf is not familiar to her, she leaves them in the crate.

[Miyuki]

At a closer look, it might appear to the intelligent sunelf, a weasel could barely have writen the note on the crate. But yes, he had his part in finding her gloves.

But Seraphina would return to the crate:" Did i put my scarf here? Oh yes." She takes it back and looks to Syndreth if she's still near. "It appears that a young lady on four paws had a busy day and kept your friend busy, too. Everything must be back now."

She glances into some corner, where the she-stoat quickly disappeared. "Yes, go and catch mice in the library to attone for your crimes. They even eat paper and parchment if they get nothing else." But she seems slightly amused despite the strict words to her cheeky little familiar.

[Cinta]

At a closer look, it might appear to the intelligent sunelf, a weasel could barely have writen the note on the crate. But yes, he had his part in finding her gloves.

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//Roll for: Intelligence Mod: 7 Total: 15 - Syndreth is suspicious about it. //

But Seraphina would return to the crate:" Did i put my scarf here? Oh yes." She takes it back and looks to Syndreth if she's still near. "It appears that a young lady on four paws had a busy day and kept your friend busy, too. Everything must be back now."

She glances into some corner, where the she-stoat quickly disappeared. "Yes, go and catch mice in the library to attone for your crimes. They even eat paper and parchment if they get nothing else." But she seems slightly amused despite the strict words to her cheeky little familiar.

Syndreth turns back from the door to greet Seraphina, and smiles when hearing her words.
"That is good to hear. I thought to lure in the cats from the street, but it seems we don't have to worry about that anymore."

[Miyuki]

So it is confirmed by Seraphina's words that Celebrindal had a little mischievious day. It seems the stoat had her fun, hiding things.

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((15 is enough for that. ))

"Well, those are the wild parts i didn't take from her. She still likes to hunt and prefers meat. That way she has something to eat as well, and can be helpful."
She smiles, looking at the rest of the lost property. Maybe the next days some young acolythes would find their things here, too.

[Cinta]

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Not allowing herself to be distracted by missing items in the library, as well as fiercly guarding her research from any strange thievery anomalies, Amaevael for the past few days has been continuing her research on the topic. She let Syndreth look through the notes and diagrams that the Archmage have created. "It might be difficult to comprehend at first, and don't worry about that. There is a lot regarding this research that I do not understand myself. Each of these branches you see here, for example" - She motions to the diagram of a person with spread arms and legs- with marks on heart, mind and aura surrounding the person, aptly named "Symbols (the Mind)" "Motions (The Heart)" "Sounds (The Soul)" - "These three bases for spellcasting do not only resolve around methodical practice and knowing sequences. What you want to bring into the world with magic, also sits within what you feel in your heart, think in your mind, and what you are in your soul. Passions, fiery emotions, depths of souls, water or earthly emotions. Each of those may seem like abstracts, yet they are there within us. To realise it, is to become walking the path of a true scholar of magic." - She waves her hand at the air, gently - "But I won't bore you with such tutelage. I am sure you know it all too well. Current thesis regarding usage of Fey Magic, from what I have found here, is that... It's as if a stage where magic and non-magic blend together, so to speak. From the work of Robert Gasciogne, one can theoretise that Fey Magic, unlike commonly used the Art, is much more dependant on state of emotions and thoughts of the spellcaster, rather than developed formulas. As if you are much closer to being magic, than otherwise. You no longer need a spell focus, no need for rituals or ceremonies or any other use of other methods which we all currently use. Of course, we elves already know that Magic is Life. It is us and we are it- this research only proves it even more. It's said that most babies and children that are often considered naive or innocent, often naturally use Faerie magic without even knowing it, but over the time as they grow up- it fades away." - She pauses and returns to writing some notes and drawing a new diagram - "To use Fey Magic is to become Fey, in some way. That much- I am sure of now. Let us see if we can discover something more. Something that might actually help us. If you find some lead that picks your interest, follow it and see what you will discover"

Nowadays Syndreth spends long hours in the library, learning on her own or accompanying Amaevael when she's around. When the Archmage takes a brake in writing, Syndreth moves closer to ask her about the theory she's working on.
"There is one thing I'm curious about. As I understand, the three basic branches for wizards corresponds to memorizing Arcane symbols," - she points to the Mind on the diagram - "practicing the motions of the somatics," - points to the Heart - "and learning the well defined sequence of the Arcane words, the verbal components." - makes a circle with her fingers around the drawn person.
"You mentioned that Fey magic draws from emotions rather than developed formulas. I wonder if the casting methods of sorcerers could be closer to Fey magic than wizards', for they use their emotions as a focus, and not written instructions? Or are they as far as wizards, because they have to focus on their emotions, and they have to use symbols, somatics and verbals, similar to any of us?"

[Ravial]

Amaevael would remain silent for a moment, thinking about the question posed while she prepares herself a short meal during her break. After what seemed like half an hour, she finally responds - "You could say that. Sorcerous magic comes from their heritage, from blood. All elves technically could develop such, as all of us are connected with fey in one form or another in descendance, however Wizard tradition was always strong in our culture. - She pauses, then continues - "Sorcery is like breathing. They use the same spell like us, with same somatics and verbals as well as using same arcane focuses for rituals or the like. The difference is that... They just know how to do it, thus they don't have to study like us. Fey magic is spontagneous and natural to the point that it carries on with thoughts, thus... I think sorcery is indeed akin to fey magic in that regard. However, it always requires a sacrifice to perform their magic. Think of it as a catalyst, the thing which powers their magic to perform what they want. In this world, it can be equated to a wish spell and how it works, for example. One has to bear in mind, however, that in our world Fey Magic has to follow the law and order of Mystra and the Weave, while in faerie world the magic flows as if a never ending fountain of power. As such, it has became more and more appearant that according to how Fey magic works and how Mystra's order and the Weave works with magic on our world, the only places to actually use Fey magic would be... Any location with heavy bent towards their home plane. Otherwise you need to plane shift to Faerie realms where their magic is not restricted."

[Miyuki]

While dry theories were important again, Seraphina wondered why noone asked the sorcerers about imtuitive magic. They exchanged their theories but how it feels to cast in that way oneself, is still something different. To hear it first hand, was a difference she thought. But instead of meddling, she left them to their theories and writings.

She came to the temple every now and then at regular times. She stood gurad and took part in the temples' life as good as she could if she met anyone there. Because that's what socerers also do and she's not a mage.
She still also went out to patrol the raods. Lately she might have been seen around the froendly arm or the Lion's way. Sometimes she also disappeared in the wood of sharp teeth. Still a sorcerer needs times and ways to practise new spells and abillities by field practise.

If anyone would try to catch her?