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Herr Florian Leickenbloom ([personal profile] a_titanum) wrote2023-10-26 10:06 pm
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[personal profile] anti_altruisms 2023-05-28 12:00 am (UTC)(link)
You have far less reason to be concerned about that than you think.

Besides that, I am already planning to teach you very simple measures of self-defense.

Anything can be a weapon - or a shield - if you know what you’re doing.

And actually, sometimes, even if you don’t.
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[personal profile] anti_altruisms 2023-05-28 01:42 am (UTC)(link)
Reinforcement magecraft is one potential avenue.

Some people find it more difficult to use since it involves a very solid understanding of the structure and composition of the item or object you plan to affect. But in theory, it is possible to channel magic into something as flimsy as paper and strengthen its composition to such a degree that you could use it as a shield that could block a knife or even a bullet.

One could also use it to enhance the natural strength in one's limbs - modern mages do that sort of thing quite often as a means of self-defense.
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[personal profile] anti_altruisms 2023-05-28 03:40 am (UTC)(link)
It should prove quite helpful to you, yes.

Magecraft is very much an art form that involves understanding the world around you in order to achieve a desired change.

Some might argue that magic and science do not mix, but that is hardly the case. There is a level of scientific thought and analysis that goes into the process.

At the moment, I’m more concerned about teaching you practical things. There are more esoteric topics - and some mages spend their entire lives researching, trying, and many times failing to recreate certain Mysteries. Or to reach the Root.

That was not the path I chose for myself, though, so I couldn’t necessarily recommend the life of an academic.
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[personal profile] anti_altruisms 2023-05-28 12:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Of the three I gave you, they will likely only mention them in passing.

The ‘Root’ is what we understand as the source of everything. The origin of magic.

‘Mystery’ is a term mages in my world use to describe phenomena that can be accomplished with magic. In ancient times, when gods and other mythical beings existed alongside humanity, the fetes that could be accomplished with magic were far great than in modern times. That’s why I said mages of more recent eras spend their entire lives trying to recreate Mystery.

Entire books could and have been written on these topics, but unless you’re extremely interested in researching my world’s lore, those general definitions should suffice.


‘Constantly dying’ is stretching it, but there are plenty of people here who have died more than once. So we will endeavor to avoid that.
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[personal profile] anti_altruisms 2023-05-28 03:39 pm (UTC)(link)
And you?

How would you fare if such a thing were to happen?
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[personal profile] anti_altruisms 2023-05-28 08:33 pm (UTC)(link)
It can be difficult to predict, but I would be lying if I said things can't get...creative here.

[ Hm. ]

Although, now I have a question for you. One I hope you won't misinterpret.
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[personal profile] anti_altruisms 2023-05-28 08:38 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He laughs. ]

I'd like you to bring a few of your undergarments with you the next time you come. Do you think you can manage that?
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[personal profile] anti_altruisms 2023-05-28 08:56 pm (UTC)(link)
Clean is fine.

It occurred to me just now that while you're in the process of learning, there is no reason I can't offer you some protection.

I have experimented with using strengthening magic on clothing before with decent results. And it seems more practical to apply it to undergarments than every single outfit in your wardrobe.
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[personal profile] anti_altruisms 2023-05-28 09:07 pm (UTC)(link)
Part of learning is observation, so yes, I expect you to.

And no, it will not.
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[personal profile] anti_altruisms 2023-05-28 09:24 pm (UTC)(link)
Very good, then.

Let me know if you have any questions between now and our next lesson.
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[personal profile] anti_altruisms 2023-05-28 11:05 pm (UTC)(link)
I didn't think you were.

In the meantime, try not to scare too many people with the thought of seal eyes for dinner, hm?
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[personal profile] anti_altruisms 2023-05-29 03:17 am (UTC)(link)
And how exactly would you define a ‘southern palate’?
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[personal profile] anti_altruisms 2023-05-29 04:39 pm (UTC)(link)
Could that not also apply to eastern or western palates?

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