Open to ALL Summoned

[magicalarchaeologist]

Thorne Summoned, Nott is getting bombarded by these winds, many of their boats are sinking, in disrepair, or in danger. I can teach people wind and shield spells in case. If you're willing to come help them, and the hospital could still use assistance, please come through the portal.


To the rest of the Summoned: are you experiencing the same heavy winds? I haven't heard if it's across the continent.


[ooc: feel free if you're in Thorne to add this to your catch-alls or any threads as prompts.]

Comments

[magicalarchaeologist]

I am determined. It's possible we may be here for many years, and if that's the case, eventually we are going to get Nott out of this situation. I don't know how. But surely at least in a century I can get it done.

[ Not everyone can live a century easily but the point is, he'll try! ]

[funbreaker]

Hopefully it doesn't take that long. Not all of us have that kind of time.

[magicalarchaeologist]

I hope so too, I would hate for you to miss out on the results of your labor.

[funbreaker]

Mayhap I am singular in this, but I would also like to make my way home one of these days.

[magicalarchaeologist]

I don't think you're the only one.

[funbreaker]

Perhaps not. There are times when it feels that way, however. It's been surprising to learn how many wish to stay.

[magicalarchaeologist]

Some have nothing good waiting for them there. Some are dead. Others prefer this life and their loved ones here in comparison. I'm a mix. My future is bleak, my world is depressing, and I have people I love here. There is no comparison. But that is not every experience.

[funbreaker]

Yes, I imagine in that case the choice becomes a simple one. I fear it will never be quite that, for me.

[ Not unless Ryne were to arrive here, but wouldn't that have happened by now? ]

[magicalarchaeologist]

If you have something good to return to, I will hope you can find it, although I selfishly appreciate the time we do have together.

[funbreaker]

Istredd, I hardly knew you cared.

[ He's teasing, just a little. ]

I do have people I must return to back home, as well as beyond it. It becomes complicated, but I can only hope that my time here will not have derailed things too much, given that time does not seem to pass back home without us.

[magicalarchaeologist]

I didn't have many friends before coming here. It's been a nice change.

From what I've heard of people who go back and then return, the timeline goes by with them in it. And no one realized I was gone when I came here, because a version of me remained.

[funbreaker]

[ Istredd, that's kind of a sad thing to admit to...

It kind of reminds Thancred of Urianger, though, who's opened up so much over the years after keeping to himself for so long. Mages. ]

Yes, I have heard the same. That is one relief.

Last time this happened to me, time did pass while I was gone, through the timelines flowed at different rates. Quite confusing, let me tell you.

[magicalarchaeologist]

[ He is a very sad little nerd, Thancred. ]

I have been searching for a way to find an anchor, to keep people here who want to stay. If there is a way to reverse that and send them back as well, it'll be done.

[funbreaker]

Do you think either option is possible? Not that I doubt you or the other powerful mages among our ranks, but it does feel as if we've hit some sort of wall with that.

[magicalarchaeologist]

I am skeptical that it is, but I have no intention of giving up on my research in case. I think it comes down to how strong our connection is to the Singularity and if we can lock it.

[funbreaker]

I hope that you can. While I might want to make my way home, the idea of someone being ripped back to their star when that isn't what they want doesn't sit well with me either.

[magicalarchaeologist]

Especially those who have nothing to go back to. There are a few people who are in that position. [ Like Lucifer. ] I am determined to try and keep them alive.

[funbreaker]

Yes. I believe we have already lost people in that position, and it's not an easy thing to swallow.

I doubt there is any way I could help you with this cause, Istredd, but if I can, you need only ask.

[magicalarchaeologist]

I assure you, if I ever find a way, I will tell everyone so they can be a part of it. And I hope it doesn't end up a choice where it's all or none.

[funbreaker]

As do I. For now, I suppose we should remain focused on this storm.

[ And that's the rub, isn't it? There's always something else to keep their attention. ]

[magicalarchaeologist]

That's the most we can do. And hope the Singularity gets past this sooner rather than later.

[ Alas, that isn't the reality they're going to face! ]