fourth entry ⊗ magical inquiries

[flamekthunder]

Sender: Eustace
To: Everyone
Subject: Sealing and Teleportation Magic

I have two inquiries to those who are familiar with magic.

RE: SEALING MAGIC
I'd like to know if anyone knows a way to cast some kind of sealing or restraining magic on an accessory or item that could be used to suppress one's own magic or curse. If need a more specific situation, an emergency case where one's powers are running out of control and needs to be contained. The ideal goal would be that it could affect nightmare energy, but that might be more difficult without further knowledge.

[He is definitely asking for specific reasons, but good thing there have been several occasions where things went wildly out of control last month that it won't seem too random.]


RE: TELEPORTATION MAGIC
Similarly, I wish to create some kind of portal that would allow me to easily traverse between my home and other locations that I currently own with potential to add on in the future. [Because it's about time he just accepts he owns these dogs and getting to the Corgi Tree and the Flowers home more instantaneously would be ideal. Though already future proofing? What could he be considering...] Ideally it would be a door with a function to change the location.

This might be a complicated request, if it's even possible, but even just information on how it might work will be appreciated.

[He'll get his portal door one way or another—]

Thank you.

Comments

Sender: Alastor

[lonelysmiles]

I'm intimately familiar with both teleportation and portals but the latter I haven't been able to create here in Reverein.

Still, perhaps if we put our heads together we could come up with something!

Sender: Kainé

[shithogs]

[Shit. She and Eustace hadn't exactly gotten off on the right foot, but multiple parties have said she ought to give it another shot— Tifa, especially, and given her own relationship with the woman in question, didn't she owe it to her?

Even if that weren't the case, the sort of magic Eustace is asking about is pretty damn relevant to her.]

Don't know about how to create a seal like that offhand, but I'm interested enough in the end result that I'd be willing to help, if I can.

[She doesn't know how likely that is, given her own abilities with magic are erratic, but she's definitely interested.]

I do know a little something about teleportation magic, but only for moving a single person a short distance. Never seen a door like the kind you're talking about. Feels like someone here must have, though.

Sender: Emet-Selch

[recreator]

The short answer is: Yes. I'm familiar with both sealing and teleportion magicks and either of those things would be possible - in theory.

The longer and more complicated answer is: Maybe. Dreamotion in particular is fiddly to say the very least, and I've yet to delve into the research of nightmare energy. Although if you're inclined as to aid in my studies, perhaps I could provide you with a more concrete analysis.

RE: SEALING MAGIC
My experience with sealing magicks has involved spells cast on people and living organisms directly moreso than connected objects. To spare you the details, there are magicks capable of acting as "limiters" to suppress one's magickal potential. Such would, however, also require a considerable amount of energy to put into place to begin with.

RE: TELEPORTATION MAGIC
A portal, on the other hand, is easy enough to create. A permanent door with a destination capable of shifting at will, however, would be significantly more challenging. I've had limited successes with teleportation magicks here. There seem to be limitations on distance, as I've not yet been able to create one leading to a location outside of the town itself.

Sender: General Nuadha

[burnttoashes]

Like a transfer gate, in other words. One that would remain in existence and could be opened and closed at will.

I have experience with that type of arte, but not with changing its location without creating an entirely new gate. I would need to do more research to determine whether or not that would be possible. In my world it would not, but this world is not mine, and I can't say for certain if the same rules would hold here.

sender: Shigeru

[mysophobic]

If you...learn anything more about that sealing magic do you mind passing it along?

Sometimes my powers can get a bit...uncontrollable. Having a seal or something to suppress them would make me feel a lot better.

[flamekthunder]

[...Can he trust—]

What kind of portals?

[If they're ones that lead to through the gates of hell so help him—]

[flamekthunder]

[For better or worse, Eustace doesn't remember too much about Kainé and it takes a moment before he vaguely remembers getting into an argument with her. ... ...Whatever.]

I imagine others would also be interested so it's likely the end result will become known to be further developed. [Who wouldn't want handy doors that open to specific locations?] But tell me about the magic you know.

[Any information is better than none, and it's not like that kind isn't useful in some ways either.]

sender: Ferran

[noblegarnet]

I've made portals before, in another world like this. I don't have that magic anymore, theoretically, but I might be able to give you some pointers.

[flamekthunder]

[Now this is an interesting answer and Eustace reads it through carefully.]

Thank you for your insight. As for nightmare energy, I've done some research on my own so I can share what I've found, but it's still an ongoing process.

RE: SEALING MAGIC
While a direct application may also be beneficial, having an item may be more versatile and still serve as a back up should it fail. Regardless, I would be interested to know about the spells you know.

RE: TELEPORTATION MAGIC
I realize the door to those specifications may be less feasible, so it's not something I must have. [If he needs three separate doors, then whatever he can live.]

Can you tell me more about what you've been able to accomplish and the distance limitations? What areas have you tried so far? [That last one being very important.]

[flamekthunder]

I recognize the specifications on the door is more complicated than one might be used to, so it's no real loss if it really isn't capable. I'd be fine with starting with single doors and see if something develops in the future.

Have you been able to recreate such a transfer gate here in Reverein?

[flamekthunder]

Of course. I imagine others might find such a thing useful for various reasons.

If you don't mind my asking, what happens with your powers?

[flamekthunder]

I'm open to any information, so go ahead.

[Whether others can make the doors or not, Eustace would also like to understand the mechanics behind it, and knowing different ways is always beneficial.]

[noblegarnet]

[Ferran ponders for a moment, trying to drag out the memories properly. Not everything from his time in Aefenglom is so clear, even now. Probably for the best, but...]

Well, anchoring it felt like the most important aspect. Mentally, emotionally, physically. The more familiar I was with a place, the more connected I was, the easier a portal was to make. And I had physically to make it. For me, it had to be something natural like a ring of grass or stones, but I doubt Fae restrictions are relevant here. So maybe making or carving a new door yourself or something could work well for you.

[flamekthunder]

[...Hmmmm.]

Interesting, but I can understand the logic of it. Were there any limitations on what or how many could go through the portal at a time? Distance as well.

[noblegarnet]

I could take one person with me at most. I only ever managed to make two at a time, and that already felt like a lot to maintain. And I did have to maintain it, it wasn't just a one-time permanent thing.

As far as distance, I couldn't tell you much. The space outside the city I was living was infected with a magical plague, so travel wasn't really a thing, and I wasn't interested in risking it. [Hmm.] But Aefenglom was definitely a lot bigger than this place. I mean, you're not trying to make a door into the wilds, right?

[burnttoashes]

I have yet to try. This would be the perfect reason to do so.

However, it's likely that the distance between the gates would be more limited here, if the effects this place have had on my exoflection are any indication. How far apart are the two places you wish to connect?

[lonelysmiles]

They're portals to get from one destination to another or to access other spaces for storage and other purposes. [Like, say, summoning giant Eldritch tentacles to destroy someone's airship.]

I presume you saw how I teleported during our little confrontation with Dr. Octavius?

text; vanitas

[darkcharge]

How I manage to do it doesn't really rely on anything like magic.

Sender: Zelda (private)

[multidisciplinary]

[ Zelda's blood runs cold the instant she reads the words "sealing magic." She never thought she would ever hear those dreaded words in Songerein. It would be so easy to close the journal and pretend she never saw this message, but the guilt of knowing she could help and chose not to would eat away at her. With some trepidation and a shaky hand, she carefully concentrates on sending a private message in response. ]

I may be able to assist you regarding sealing magic. Would you be able to tell me more about what you are looking for?

[mysophobic]

[ Ah. The explaining bit is always so...difficult for him. ]

Well in my world my powers are more along the lines of a curse? So...if we use them too much we sometimes lose control and can turn into monsters.

[ This is fine. ] I'm not going to let that happen here, if I can help it, but it would be nice to know if there was a way to...stop me? If I do turn into a monster.

[flamekthunder]

Briefly, I was a bit occupied on focusing on the target.

[flamekthunder]

One is within the neighborhood, roughly two blocks away from where I live so it's not too far. The other, however, if in the Wildlands. It's not too deep in, but it's at least a 10-15 minute walk. Unfortunately that is the one I'd prefer the door to connect to.

[flamekthunder]

[...This is sounding very close to Phantom who he's asking about this for, so this person would definitely benefit if something is made.]

Are there no current methods? Short of killing you I assume.

[flamekthunder]

[...]

Yes, as I'd like to connect to the Corgi Tree.

[flamekthunder]

Can you explain?