Chaotic Magic

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Darkcrescent

Baron
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I pleaded, and I even expressed concerns to those of noble rank and my reply was, "Yes, it's a bad idea, but we're adventurers, and that's what we do". You all simply don't see what your actions are doing to this world and soon, the stretch you call the Barrens will consume all of Terna should you continue abusing magic.

You played with magic and moved a circle that had no business being used to begin with. Yet, you moved it and despite warning you unleashed something that will tear these lands apart.

However, there is a way to stop these insects from devouring the land, they have a weakness, and that weakness is to become void of all magic. Focus your mind to create the perfect warrior, to achieve a heightened sense that makes you a master of melee. To completely disbelieve in magic, is to completely believe in your own abilities.

I can teach you the ways of the warrior, to find that peace and harmony within yourself that will make you pure of heart, and pure of mind. Train with me and my Quiet Ones. Learn to stand against these devourers a few have unleashed and let's save this land I now call home.

I shall be in Old Hearth for the next month; please do the right thing for the land, and learn the secrets of my homeland, Sadeen Moor.

Stahn Revan
 
I'll try anything once.
 
Stahn Revan,

Unfortunately noble rank shackles us more so to following orders of those above us then most people realize, nobility works only if the chain is followed and I regret my misgivings were well founded in this case. Know however that putting our thoughts ahead of those with the authority to direct our efforts is not something we do lightly, there is a reason the noble ranks above us exist and it's not our place to question them.

As to fighting these creatures, I do not know if I would be able to reject, or turn away from my magic. Indeed it is almost as much a part of me as breathing is, it is the extension I reach out with to restore life to those around me.

That said I have seen these creatures twice now and believe they are something that needs to be addressed as soon as possible.

What can I do to help?

-Enan Bluewater
 
Lord Bluewater,

I have seen these creatures first hand and fought with them. They can only be bested by denouncing magic and using what skills and ability one has. You say magic is a part of you, and if you’re unable to give it up, then you will fall to these creatures. What a foe approaches that is not harmed by your spells what will you do? When magic answers your call, and it’s completely ineffective, then what is there left? How will you defeat a creature that magic ignores?

There is only one way. The way to defeat an enemy who is not fazed by magic is to take them down by physical strength and precision. To be able to identify the precise pressure points on a creature or persons body in order to deal lethal damage to their body directly, that is how you defeat these creatures. However, to achieve that level of focus, one must truly stop relying upon magic. Only when magic is gone, will the mind have focus and purity to defeat foes that are unstoppable otherwise.

Those that seek strength, train with me until the next market, and you shall know how to conquer these foes.

-Stahn Revan
 
I can't agree that you should denounce all magic, but it was definitely martial strength that defeated these things. If you want to take them down, advanced weapon skills are the way to go.

Briar of First Forest
 
I don't know my wand seemed to work just peachy..sure zes things could ignore my spells, but I haz other tricks.

Jehan
 
Jehan,

Elemental forces are different from that of magic. There is nothing wrong with the raw energy that comes naturally; however, it’s when you twist and spin that energy to create different magic such that Celestial mages are known for, that is where there is issue.

But, there is 4 weeks until the next gather. I encourage all who wish to learn how to best take down these devourers of magic or break through the barrier halting one’s own martial prowess to seek me out between now and then.

- Stahn Revan
 
When you say disbelieve in all magic and trust in only yourself, does this also mean disbelief in items and arms imbued with magical properties?
 
All forms of magic. Items imbued with taint are no better. Free your mind of magic, and strength of body will return to you.
-Stahn
 
Mister Revan,

I don't know what these insects are, or much less how to move a circle other than destroying it and casting a new one, but I can attest to the fact that "freeing your mind of magic" is definitely not a good thing.

Let me tell you a story...

I recently adventured in a different land. Perhaps you have heard of where they used to reside, Valdanis. If not it doesn't really mater. Anyway, the creator of their land, some sort of world dragon or whatever, was not a fan of magic either. He got so tired of magic, that he methodically went throughout the land and destroyed everything even remotely magical... Scholars, artifacts, mythical creatures, and even libraries where knowledge on magic is stored. Time passed, and magic acts differently there now. Imagine that a river has stopped flowing, and that every time you use magic in these lands, you are taking a bucket of water from that river. When I went there this past market day, I couldn't even gather enough magic to restore my 9th circle spells from memory. Not even my "tainted" items (Heh... Taint.) would work properly! The river is running dry, and it is quite unsettling as an earth scholar. As a result of the lack of magic, the lands are now being ruled by a bunch of barbarians. They have quite a skill for the martial arts, as I can see you certainly have an affinity for. However, nobody likes them, as they are a**holes and intimidate everyone else by their power. They demand payment, or else threaten to invade the land of whoever does not pay. That's not the point, though. The point of this story is that finding a balance between these two extremes is critical. Sure, having too much magic is bad. Magic is unique, and it should not just be tossed aside, especially if people aren't taken aback if a dragon walks past them or whatever. However, no magic is also bad. How do you expect to be healed after a battle, Stahn? Cure light wounds elixers? I am no alchemist, but I imagine that those who can make alchemical substances would run out of resources to make CLW elixers quite quickly, and also tire from the repetition (You may also turn into a mean barbarian ruler man from a lack of magic in the lands, but I have not tested that theory yet). You certainly do not have to love magic as much as I do Stahn, but you do have to admit that at the very basics, having magic around is more efficient than not having it around at all.

Safe Travels,
Banradi Irani Moduri
Master of the Waymaker Stones
Apprentice to Mathis - Order of the Emerald Flame
 
I quite disagree Banradi. Take your story for example. What will your land do now that there is limited magic? You find a way to make up for that which was lost. When you no longer have to rely on magic, you start to think of ways to compensate. You speak of Cure Light Damage Elixirs. That right there showed me that at the most basic level, you're only thinking of solutions that currently exist. Now, imagine the problem you described, making a lot of CLD Elixirs would be a lot of resources; so you search for something better. The next step, is less resources, but a better elixir, a Cure Damage Elixir. Why stop there though? If you wish to achieve a healing much like a Cure Mortal Wounds, then why not free up your mind to the possibility that it can be replicated in Elixir form? I am not a Master Alchemist, but in my homeland, because we abandoned all magic, we were able to make great discoveries in Alchemy. Globes made of acid that would burn the bones of the undead, gases that simulated the effects pure terror, and even developing bags that mimicked entanglement. None of these would have been discovered if our heads were kept in magic. It took magic to destroy my land, to realize that there are an infinite number of natural potential to discover--you just need the time to make that discovery.

There is a reason Terna only dabbles in basic alchemy compared to the lands I'm from.

- Stahn Revan
 
Are these developments in alchemy interesting and fascinating? Absolutely! However, why throw all of that gold (and time) into researching alchemical substances when it can go to non-adventurers? I can think of many other possibilities that money can be spent on other than alchemy, especially considering that healing with earth magic is free.

Safe Travels,
Banradi Irani Moduri
Master of the Waymaker Stones
Apprentice to Mathis - Order of the Emerald Flame
 
Just because "you" don't pay for it, does not mean magic does not come with a cost..

-Stahn
 
What kind of a cost is that?

-Radi
 
Ask anyone from Terna who has suffered because of magic, and especially it's experimental ritual magic. We can bicker back and forth, but if you'd prefer, come find me and we can talk in private. Perhaps you may even come to see things my way.

-Stahn
 
Stahn,

Please know that bickering is the last thing that I want from this conversation, and if that is how I have come across, I do apologize. I simply find these types of discussions fascinating!

I will absolutely be sure to find you the next time I visit Wayside, and I look forward to our conversation.

Best,
Banradi
 
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