to: everyone

[ordinar]

Hey everyone. I don't know if I'm supposed to introduce myself... I'm Wilhelm.

Ugh, that sounded so lame...

Fuck. How do you delete a message you're sending with your mind?

Okay, never mind. Anyway, I was wondering about a few things.

1. So...I sort of accidentally set my bed on fire. Like, with just my hands. If it wasn't already obvious, this is a new thing for me. Is this the Singularity's way of telling me to go burn something down? It's fine now, by the way. I put it out. I'm still freaking out though, so if anyone has tips on how to avoid accidentally committing arson...I'd appreciate it.

2. Everyone made a big deal about these arcana signs, but I don't really get the point of them. What do they actually mean? What are they for?

3. What does anyone do for fun around here?

Thanks.

Comments

[princessvegas]

1. You don't.

2. You need to start learning to control your magic or you're gonna set a lot more than your bed on fire. Try not to get angry or frustrated.

3. They're kinda like this world's version of zodiac signs. Some of them have like, superstitions or old wives' tales attached to them. People say my arcana is lucky, shit like that.

[ordinar]

Yeah, I figured that part out.

So I'm not supposed to have any emotions now? What the fuck?

I mean, zodiac signs don't really mean anything. It's not like the day you're born on and the position of the planets or whatever has anything to do with your personality. It's just for fun.

[princessvegas]

That's not what I said. I said control them. Being real angry or upset makes it easier do shit on accident. Same as being angry or upset makes you more likely to make mistakes or say something dumb. You're using raw magic right now, which is normal, but the only way to learn how to keep it in line is to study and practice. It's like that for everyone, not just you.

I never claimed the arcana is for real. It is what it is, like the zodiac, or like how the Japanese believe in blood types giving you personality. Some people take it more serious than others. That's all.

[thedevilwhorose]

sorry you did what now

[ordinar]

Uh, well, it was mostly just the curtain AROUND the bed.

[thedevilwhorose]

you

sure

why not

that's a thing now I guess

[wolfssegen]

I guess the magic thing wasn't a lie then. Sounds like you need control and training.

[ordinar]

Yeah, and it doesn't come with any instructions or warning. That was fun.

[carmesi]

Like many have said, you could do with some training for your magical troubles. Is there anyone you could ask for in-person help? And no, don't start thinking a big stone is telling you to go do things.

Where is "here" for you?

[ordinar]

I was joking. The part about Singularity. I'm not going to go burn anything down.

I'm not really sure who to ask. But I can think of a few people who seem to know a lot about this stuff.

Oh, I'm in Thorne.

[sorser]

Nice to know that I come highly recommended where magical training is concerned.

[He sees you there, Wanda. But anyway-]

Time and consistent practice. With enough of both, you'll gain some semblance of control. No more burning beds, like the song.

not here

[carmesi]

[UGH!!!!!]

[ordinar]

So you've trained people in this kind of thing before?

If you'd be willing to help me, I'd be grateful, Mr. Strange. I really don't want to know how much trouble I'd get in for burning part of the castle down.

[stations]

I think the saying is if you play with fire you pee the bed at night, so I guess if we reverse that logic and you fire the bed, maybe you should stop playing with

you know

[ordinar]

Nobody says that. Why does everyone want to talk about piss?

[provenforce]

You're lucky. The Horizon sometimes bestows magic on people. I got cursed with hair that keeps growing out. I could do something with fire, at least!

[ordinar]

Yeah, like burn off all the extra hair.

Okay, that probably wouldn't be safe.

[londonbound]

As someone who may have accidentally set a few things on fire, myself, I think I can provide some assistance. I'm also bushels of fun, so I can help with that too! Lucky you.

But first: You are uninjured, I hope?

[ordinar]

I'm fine, thanks. It's weird. I could feel the heat of the fire right against my skin, but it didn't burn me at all.

You could help me? That would be awesome.

[solmate]

Your sign can't be that bad. Some of us got branded with death or a noose or the fool.

[ordinar]

None of those sound super promising. I'm cool with my tower.

[funbreaker]

[ It seems like Wilhelm's first point has been quite well covered by now. There's more Thancred could speak to about the arcana, but launching into a technical explanation about magick seems like the wrong way to start.

Thus: ]

Let's start with this. What do you do for fun back home?

[ordinar]

A lot of stuff that doesn't exist here.

[Like video games, doomscrolling through social media, etc.]

I've tried watching movies in the Horizon, but it doesn't work too well unless you know the whole thing by heart. It sort of goes in and out of scenes.

[unnecessaryflourishes]

I am not aware of any the factions offering further information with regards to the arcana we have been assigned.

[ordinar]

Maybe they don't actually know that much about it either, and they just don't want to sound stupid.