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[faithfulwisdom]

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[As we all know, Atroma adores catching the “real life” moments of its contestants. That’s really the only explanation for why there’s video footage of a sleeping man on the network.

More specifically, a sleeping version of your resident elven prince, looking not-so-princely. It turns out that all those flowing golden locks make for some magnificent bed hair when you’ve been suspended in cryosleep for a few weeks.

But, lo! Sleeping Beauty stirs! Finrod groans and sits up, blinking his way to wakefulness and running his hand through that mane of golden hair. Then he turns, picks up his communicator, and looks at the date.

There’s a loud exclamation of surprise given in Quenya, followed by:] Weeks!

[Yeah, you…might want to let him know he’s being recorded.]

Later in the Week/Action for a Casino waystation

[Having cleaned up considerably and had time to explore the waystations (and the planet, but that’s another story) a bit, Finrod looks much more himself. He’s even indulged in a bit of gambling and had some luck at it.

He inserts his voucher into the prize the machine, not really expecting anything substantial. His eyebrows raise immediately when the glimmer of gold comes from machine- and his jaw practically drops when he reaches down and discovers just what he has been given.

A necklace. But not just any necklace- a gift he was given by the dwarves, crafted of gold and jewels. A beautiful, ostentatious, weighty thing- and he is glad to have it back in his hands. With a smile, he clasps it around his neck. It’s a fair bet that he’s not going to be taking it off any time soon.]

Comments

[openhands]

[Finrod, you need a flowchart or a powerpoint presentation or something for your family and friend connections.]

I have been somewhat witness to magic that changed time. [She says somewhat because didn't experience it quite like the Inquisitor or Dorian.] Such magic is dangerous, however, and an abuse of power.

[faithfulwisdom]

[It wouldn't help, trust him.]

It sounds as though there is a story behind that statement, Seeker.

[openhands]

A lengthy one that others could tell better.

[They would add actual flourish to it after all. Cassandra tends to report facts with no dramatics attached to it.]

[faithfulwisdom]

Very well. I will remain intrigued.

I suspect, however, that we speak of magics of very different natures. We do not have 'mages,' such as you do in your world. Not in the same manner, at least.

[openhands]

The connection to the Fade does seem to be unique to the mages of my world, [she says, with a slight nod,] but am I incorrect in assuming there is something comparable in your world?

[faithfulwisdom]

[If Finrod were from the Third Age, wizards would be obvious (and yet simplified) comparison, but they haven't made their appearance in Middle Earth yet, making things a little more complicated.]

Yes and no. The Valar and Maiar hold such power, of course. My people make use of what mortals often term 'elf magic,' and certain individuals among us are born with gifts- I myself am among them. But there is one suitable comparison- only bits and pieces from here and there.

[openhands]

Then it would be safe to assume that the dangers presented by magic in your world is different as well?

[faithfulwisdom]

[He hums]

Members of other races would, perhaps, explain this differently. My answer is necessarily biased towards the viewpoints of the Eldar and for that I apologize. But much of what mortals call 'elf magic' my people view simply as a deep understanding of the workings of our world- and the use of that knowledge. It is an extension of art and craft. Dangerous in that it may yield weapons, yes, and that it may do harm. It is a matter of intention, I suppose.

[openhands]

To an extent, that is true of magic in my world as well. [Intention does change what happens with that magic and it's not even a matter of healing arts versus more combative arts. A mage could create fire to light a path or they could use it to hurl at an enemy.] Mages also run a risk of possession in my world, however. When they enter the Fade, they do so consciously. Demons want nothing more than to leave the Fade and seek to corrupt even mages with the best of intentions.

[faithfulwisdom]

And so the source of their power is also the cause of their vulnerability. [Well, that's all tied up in a neat little inescapable bundle, isn't it?]

[openhands]

Their powers can be dangerous to themselves and others if they are not given proper instruction.