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[noctuagoetia]

Sender: Stolas of Ars Goetia
To: Everyone
Subject: Inquiry


It would appear that my stay here is a bit more... 'long term' than what I previously had thought. Not that I don't mind a little vacation from my usual day-to-day. However, there has been some recent developments back home that need my attention. Unfortunately for me, I don't think I'll be returning back anytime soon. Seems like introductions are in order. Usually it is frown upon to reveal myself to those of the mortal world but I don't see the harm since if I am to be stranded here. My name is Stolas of Ars Goetia. Pleasure to meet you all.

As the case may be, I would like to get to know about this quaint little town. Primarily my interest lies in how the magic of this place is conducted. I don't mean this... 'dreamotion' the adorable little tapirs explained upon my arrival. I have experimented with it a little already. Seems fairly straight forward. They are reminiscent of how my own abilities work, just with a little... emotional flare? Hmm, its hard to explain... What was my question? Oh yes! I want to know if anyone has looked into the root of the source. The how and why people are brought here. I know a thing or two about portaling spells that links realms but whatever brought me here seems more potent. More powerful. It has turned my grimoire into a decorative paperweight. It would be fascinating if the implications weren't so GRIM. Ha! Sorry, bit of book humor.

Speaking of books... Is there a library I could visit to read up on any local lore? As I stated earlier, I have only just arrived and still finding my way around.

Comments

Sender: Dante

[strawberryredgrave]

That extra potent force you mentioned's got my attention. If it's alive, it wants something. If it's notsomeone's messing with something they shouldn't.

Hell gates, heaven gates, shadow gates, nobody opens these things to borrow a cup of sugar.

[noctuagoetia]

You bring up an other good point. One that is a bit more alarming. I was only considering the possibility of a general warding enchantment to nullify outside magic. But when I think about it, and talk with other... It seems that what is chosen to be dulled is selective. It leaves me to start suspecting what ever is behind this is intentional and intelligent. So the question is why? And for what purpose?

[strawberryredgrave]

Might be a clue in what is dulled. I'm gonna take a guess at anything that would let someone leave. Not much point to all this setup if people can just escape it from the start.

[noctuagoetia]

Point taken... I still have limited portaling for my own personal use within this world itself. I haven't tested out its full range. But as far as I can tell, its restricted to where I can see. Not very useful if you ask me.

[strawberryredgrave]

Might still have its uses. What you can see includes what's just out of reach.

Like the TV remote on the other side of the room.

[noctuagoetia]

Or a speedy get away from an overly flirty jester.

[strawberryredgrave]

Okay. I deserved that. Not a good follow-up to the demon hunting thing. Pushed it too far. I'll own that.

Gives you another reason to call me a fool, too.

[noctuagoetia]

No, it wasn't the best first impression. I question the type of "hunting" you do. But at least I know how afraid I should be.

You should think about changing your career path. The list of qualifications of being a professional fool is quite extensive.

[strawberryredgrave]

Quick wit, good with an instrument or three, stage play experience, willingness to make an ass of himself. It's hard work making people laugh.

I'll even embrace that last qualification right now. I could be a bargain hunter, cutting coupons for hours to make a month's worth of groceries cost pocket change, and still be unpopular with Hell. It didn't start with me becoming a hunter.

It was actually a relief you didn't recognize me; I'm real tired of demons hounding me over an inherited grudge.