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[magitrap]

This valley is oddly peaceful, isn't it - compared to a lot of places I've - and a lot here, I'd think - come from.

[ What a way to begin a message to everybody. But, really, Cid needed something to begin his proposal with. ]

If you have any gems or rocks, I can turn them into jewelry - enhanced with Magitek or not. I brought my tools with me - but I will also need some payment. Upkeep isn't free, and I don't have the Ironworks to absorb the costs.

Also, a question: for those of you who are able to use magic, does it still work in this realm?

- Cid tol Garlond.

Comments

[taakotuesdays]

I'm all about getting blinged out to the optimum degree, so like, how 'bout I bring over a bucket of gems and you make them all wearable?

Also, yeah man. Still magical over here.

[magitrap]

That would be an easy job - but is it just for fashion?

That's a little good to know. We all come from different places - even if I'm not magical myself, I doubted these different schools would work together.

[taakotuesdays]

I mean... yeah, man, what the heck are a bunch of gems gonna do for me? Go under my pillow to hex someone?

Aw, nah, dude! Mixing schools is dope. You can't have a superfarm without a wizard casting a growing spell and a druid communing with it, you know?

[magitrap]

Gems can be enchanted to enhance power - such as a mages' spellspeed. Until recently, there were also elemental alignments that could be bestowed - but of course, something happened and now all of that's useless.

I have not heard of wizards or druids. But I'd imagine, if this farm was in Eorzea, I'd have that damned sylph spreading seeds and her allies using magic to grow it - instead of using the perfectly fine machines Garlemald uses.

[astralera]

[ It's an ... odd coincidence. A Cid Garlond with an Ironworks? But Era's Cid is Cid nan Garlond, and so is Rose's Cid.

So this is probably yet another Cid. ]

Hello, Cid tol Garlond. I am Era Ra.

My magic is functional, though I have yet to attempt anything at full strength.

Do you work solely with gems and minerals, or are you able to work with precious metals as well?

[magitrap]

Greetings, Era Ra. With a name like that - are you Eorzean? If so, that means there is ambient aether in this place. Unless magic has adapted, of course.

I am able to work with metals, but not as well. These metals aren't like home - not like I can't adapt to them, of course.

[astralera]

Yes, though I am fairly certain it's not the same Eorzea you hail from. I am also not a Lalafell.

If there is life there is aether, in my experience. There are some forms of magic that draw upon one's own aether reserves rather than that of the surrounding environment as well.

If you are in need of more complex fittings for the gems and rocks you work with feel free to send a message to me. Goldsmithing is one of the few crafts I've had the time to excel at.

[magitrap]

That's good - we don't need a swarm of Lalafell running around.

That's something I'm not sure about. Aether is an Eorzean resource - and Eorzea was far richer then some Garlean territories in it. I don't have a reader, but this place seems more like the former then the latter.

You've got those skills as well? If this business takes off, I'll take you up on that. There may be complex gems even I've never seen - always good to have other eyes on them.

[astralera]

I have yet to see a single Lalafell let alone a 'swarm' of them.

I have not been to any Garlean territories, but it is further north even than Coerthas. That could have been a factor as well, even disregarding Eorzea's abnormally high levels of aether.

I am a goldsmith and leatherworker. I am only moderately skilled at the other crafts.

And luckily enough for our current circumstances I also am a botanist. Even if I have never farmed I at least have a starting point.

[magitrap]

Can't be too wary. Those Syndicate lice keep looking at me like I'd give them the same power I did Lord Gaius. Pathetic.

Always could have been. I can't help but be curious about this place, however - if there may be ways to change how we think about the Garlean body.

Those two'll keep us running, for now - if you'll work with me.

I'll need to see if I can get some machinery running - I'm not a botanist of any sort - not even before I went to the academy.

[arroganceandangst]

[ Aragibal stared at the pad, taking a moment to figure out how to work it, then typing up a little response. ]

Hiya Cid! I'm sure we aren't from the same Eorzea, but I'm glad to see another friendly face made it!

All of my magic abilities from paladin and dark knight seem to be working fine - I can pump out a full clemency without any issue.

I'm not very good at the smart stuff, but if you need any extra muscle to move things around or an extra pair of hands and don't need them to be small please don't hesitate to message me! My sis was super close to you from our world so I'm always happy to help a friend, even if you're a different version of him! :)

-- Aragibal

[magitrap]

You call me friendly - thank you.

You're a defender, then? That's good, that you haven't been weakened. Even with this peace, I don't trust it.

I could use some extra muscle - I'm clearing out my farm to turn it into a new work area, at the very least. As you guessed, I do not know your sister - but I would be okay with meeting you, and hearing of her. She must be good, to be close to me.

[arroganceandangst]

More than just a defender: I am trained in all of classes of war from Eorzea, but I spent most of my time as a defender as that was what was required of me. I'm not sure how I feel about this world, but it's a nice distraction from Omega, at least, even if the peace doesn't last.

I currently have no plans and can drop by whenever works for you. I just need to know when to show up and where you're at - can these things send locations?

[magitrap]

So you're another person fighting the good fight against Omega? Hah, that machine doesn't stand a chance in any of these places. Unless it's gonna send all of these fighters to fight each other.

Hang on - I think there's a feature. But I'm not doing much right now - just getting a feel for those out here.

[ After a little, Cid has sent his location via the map application. ]

[anappleaday]

it depends on what you consider to be magic? some of my abilities do work here, and some do not

[magitrap]

Which ones do not?

[anappleaday]

my influence over the land

I have no authority here, so it does not listen to me

[ this is not a huge problem and in fact worth it, but not being able to do things like pull things like clothes out of thin air anymore is somewhat inconvenient. ]

[magitrap]

You had influence over the land - excuse my questions, but it wasn't anything... dangerous, was it?

However, if it's simply due to lack of authority, then I still wonder how this world is connected to our own. It cannot simply be disconnected.

[anappleaday]

I do not mind? it could be dangerous, but that danger was sometimes necessary :<

my "world" was an afterlife, so it would not have a direct connection. but I cannot speak for yours

[magitrap]

Those who have control over the land were evil, in my world.

You're dead.

[anappleaday]

it is more accurate to say I was never living? I was native to that place

[magitrap]

You can't just be born dead. That's impossible.

...At least, it would be if this wasn't bringing people from places which work differently. That's why I'm curious about magic.

There was a man who worked with Garlemald who theorized my races lack of magic could be conquered, in one way or another. I doubted him - however, if there are other schools of magic which do not use aether, that man might have been right.

[anappleaday]

you are right that new life cannot be "born" there. but my kind are created

I have seen many different types of magic. most need innate qualities or physiological adaptations, but some do not

[magitrap]

A creation - that makes more sense then life simply born. But if you're conversing, then you have some form of will. That's fascinating!

It's a block from using the lifeblood of our Star - but if it's not the same as this one, then I'd imagine it could be taught.

[anappleaday]

I do not have entirely free will? but enough to function as a "personality," if not a "person"

the type I am familiar with does require physiological adaptations, or I would offer to teach you :< I am sorry

what was the lifeblood used for?

[magitrap]

More like a robot, then.

That's fine. I want to remain myself - other then what corruption I already have.

I'm not an expert on it but this lifeblood - aether - makes up everything. Those who don't have third eyes like me-- hang on a moment.

[ And Cid sends a picture of himself, with the weird pearl-like third eye visible. ]

Any other of the major races can expel and change that aether into magical attacks - or they can use it for other needs. For example, crafters manipulate these elements to aid in creation.

[anappleaday]

from what I understand it is not an inaccurate comparison :o



corruption?

[ sorry, everything else is getting ignored for the moment in favor of that ]

[magitrap]

Void corruption. I got it from saving a damned traitor. It doesn't hurt anymore.

[anappleaday]

are you otherwise all right?

[magitrap]

Mostly. Have some residue cursing, but it's better then it could be.

[anappleaday]

that is good :<

the corruption I am familiar with damages the soul, so I was concerned

[magitrap]

Yeah, this has gotten down to my soul. Down to the aether - but it hasn't hurt me too much. If this place isn't connected to my place? Then the Void might stop tearing at me.

[anappleaday]

[ the next reply takes a little while to come. mostly because they had to deal with some internal screaming first. ]

I'll hope for your sake that's the case. If not, and the problem becomes more severe... we do have some experience with managing that kind of wounding.

[magitrap]

I'll keep you in mind if it does get worse - it's mostly embarrassing.

[ The next reply, however, seems to have become private. ]

My body changes to another Spoken race every so often. Usually when I'm tired. But it doesn't hurt.

[anappleaday]

I see. That's fortunate, but it does still sound inconvenient at the very best.

...I apologize if we've been overbearing; the "corruption" we're familiar with causes emotional and mental instability in its more advanced stages, as well as a compulsion towards cannibalism. The source was destroyed recently enough to make it difficult to confirm or believe that it's truly gone, so hearing you mention something similar was something of a unpleasant shock.

[littlehero]

[Phew. Okay. Took him a bit of experimenting (and being distracted by cat videos), but he thinks he figured this tablet thing out.]

I was hoping to find somebody who could do precisely that. What would you like in exchange for a simple pair of earrings?

As for magic, I have not had opportunity to test my own but I have seen others use it successfully.

[magitrap]

Well, if you're not supplying materials, a bit of Gold or food would be a good payment. Look at us, bartering.

[ Sorry, Cid thinks it's a little barbaric. Urgh. ]

What kind of magic do you have, though?

[littlehero]

I have some wire and a gemstone if that helps. I think it must be turquoise? But I do have gold to cover any additional fees.

Holy magics for the most part. Things like healing or purifying. Divination. With time and practice I could manage just about anything. [Modest.] But what I'm really good at is summoning and binding guardian beasts.

[magitrap]

That'll be fine.

That's-- damned impressive. The only ones I've seen with holy magic are pure healers - I'd like to see your magic. It'd count as payment.

[littlehero]

Very well. When and where shall I meet with you?

[magitrap]

I'll head into town - any time is good for me. Meet me in the plaza - ah.

[ Cid sends a picture of himself, because: ] This is what I look like.

[littlehero]

Oh, that's very helpful. I haven't discovered how to do that, but you'll want to look for a blond boy who's a little on the short side. That's me. I'll head out shortly.

-Seere.

[...A little on the short side. Sure, that's one way to put it. He's about as tall as any first-grader, and looks just as old. The thing that stands out most about this lost-looking child roaming the plaza, besides the commanding way he carries himself, are the intricate black markings covering his arms and neck where clothing doesn't.

It takes him a few minutes of people-watching before he spots the man from the photo, and he waves an arm high over his head as he approaches.]

Excuse me! You're the jewelsmith, aren't you? Cid tol Garlond? [Is he saying that right? He hopes so.]

[magitrap]

[ Cid went to wait, and he gives a soft wave when he sees the boy. ]

That's me. You a Lalafell, Seere? [ He asks - though this seems more like a child-looking being. Either way, he's going to be respectful. ]

[littlehero]

Lalafell... I've never heard the term before. [Which is why he doesn't deny it flat-out just yet. Could be another word for 'human' for all he knows.]

[magitrap]

They're-- your place doesn't have them? They're little people, about the size of a child. But far more dangerous. Like small wolves who never learned to stay their teeth.

[littlehero]

Oh. Gnomes.

[Boy is he in for a surprise if an actual Lalafell shows up.]

No, don't worry about that! Physically, I'm no different from any other human child. Just one that can no longer grow.

[But never mind that! He fishes around in the satchel at his side for a smooth lump of turquoise that fits comfortably in the palm of his hand.]