voice; un: maelfaecence

[malefaecence]

Type:Voice
Sender ID: malefaecence (Malleus Draconia)
To: General
Subject: Questions: Magic, Travel & Rifts
Warnings: None

[ Malleus is not one to use technology much, especially phones, but he is today. ]

Good afternoon, for those who are unaware, I am Malleus Draconia. I have some inquiries for all of you.

Since my arrival, I have learned that if you had magic back home you can acquire a tattoo to use it here. Or if you had no magic, you can gain it through the same process. However, what I'm most curious to learn is if someone lost their magic before arriving in this world, would the tattoos be able to give it back to them or could they only acquire the magic found here?

[ Only two people know why Malleus is asking about this, and it's likely to stay that way. ]

As for another of my inquiries, I'm well-aware that finding this Rift-Creating Artifact is quite the monumental task and likely means the end of our journey here for many. That there is no true rhyme or reason to who comes and who leaves as of yet, but any information you may have on the Rifts and your discoveries on how they work would be greatly appreciated. I wish to invest some of my time into learning how these Rifts work or at the very most, being able to manipulate them to some extent.

[ And Malleus has a lot of time to spare. ]

For those with the ability, whether it be by ship or some other means, have you ever ventured on a different path than the leviathans? Tried traveling beyond what seem to be their destinations. Would anyone be interested in trying such a thing?

[ There's a bit of a pause where one might think Malleus has ended the feed or lost his train of thought. Either way, he obviously had a lot on his mind - a curiosity that has grown the longer he spent time here. ]

My last question is perhaps a bit more personal for those who wish to share their answer. If given the choice, would you remain here in this world or go home? Is there a reason you would prefer to stay?

Comments

un: paridisaea; voice

[empyrean_mirror]

For your first question, I needed to get a tattoo to use the powers I had at home, that my Vision grants me. I believe that's the same for most people, though I haven't done a comprehensive survey.

As to the second question, I recommend you contact Cid, as the Hideaway crew is involved in searching for the relics and the rifts. You may also wish to contact Emet-Selch. To my knowledge, there is no way to manipulate them.

And finally...I will be going home. That's always been my goal--I have too much I can't leave behind. However...I intend to find a method to retain my memories. And...ideally, if it's possible, I'd like to find a way to bring those who wish to come with me, back to Teyvat.

un: haveaflare; voice

[haveaflare]

Well-met, Ser Draconia. I am Dion Lesage.

[After a beat, he continues.]

For the first, I did have to acquire a tattoo to access the abilities afforded me upon my own star, and they were acquired well enough, even though I had exhausted the breadth of my Aether before my arrival. I'm told we also have access to other magicks here, whether we possess those of our own or not. I have yet to explore this theory.

For the second, as Kaveh has already mentioned, Captain Cid and our crew seek the relic of which you speak and we welcome any and all who would be willing to join that quest. I would be more than willing to lend what aid I may to the exploration of uncharted waters.

[And the pause here mirrors Malleus' own before he finishes.]

Our crew seeks the relic that many of us might remain. For several among our number, it is the only chance at a life of our own we have.

un: garudas; voice; private

[garudas]

[She'll let everyone else handle the questions about the magic. She has a particular interest in the rifts and is quietly laughing to herself about how Kaveh and Dion both thought it was Cid who he should contact. She will let him bother him anyway—]

While you could speak with Cidolfus as the others have mentioned, I have done more extensive research on the rifts myself and have come up short at just about every turn. Even those who still remain from the first batch of riftfarers have made no progress, and they have been around for at least five years prior to my own arrival, which says plenty, I think, of the state of things.

[Her voice is a low drawl, carrying her weariness on the subject. It's been several years for her and she has yet to find anything. It's exhausting.]

But I suspect that it may have something to do with the magic of the lost Ancient Levithans.

un: octoblot; private

[octoblot]

My, you have a lot of questions today, don't you?

[Not that Azul can even pretend to be surprised. That said, he does mark this as private before answering.]

To start with... I think it would be worth trying if Lilia-san ever arrives here. I've spoken with people who had no magic whatsoever before arriving here and now can perform at least some elementary level magic after having acquired a tattoo and taking the time to study how to cast spells. I don't see why it wouldn't be possible for it to work with giving Lilia-san the ability to cast magic again, even if perhaps not immediately at the level he was once capable of.

voice; un: BlossomingTide

[withermarked]

Name's Faulkner, I don't think we've met. I'm afraid I can't help with most of that. I have new magic here, and I've been tryin' to look into the rifts but I've not discovered anything new.

[ A pause. ]

As to your last question: I wish to stay. My reasons are my own.

[ He's only told--or at least heavily implied to--one person that he'd probably just die if people return to the moment they left. He hasn't told anyone most of the other reasons. ]

I would, perhaps, bring a person here. This world is kinder than our own, in many ways.

[ Would his sister be grateful, or hate him more than she already did? Does it matter, if she's safer? ]

un: refantasma; voice

[refantasma]

Wait, there's an artifact that makes rifts?

[Nico hasn't really been paying attention to the going's on. He just assumes he'll go home whenever the fates decide and this is nice vacation from the chaos back home.]

text | un: astudyinviolet

[astudyinviolet]

I am one person who had no magic before arriving here, and there is no magic the likes of this in my world. I do not know if restoring lost magic is possible, but given the flexibility of magic in this world, they may find something that works to their needs. They may even be able to switch elements until they find one they prefer, though I have no experience with that. I only have the light magic I am still learning how to use. There are plenty of enchanted items that may further assist them.

[ It might be a small comfort. The same magic might be lost, but that doesn't stop them from having magic at all. ]

You've already gotten information about traveling and who to contact, so I will not waste time repeating the same. I have a few theories about the rifts but have not been able to investigate them thoroughly. It seems that as soon as the rifts take someone from one world, it is easier for the rifts to take more people from that world. I've no concrete proof yet, but the pattern is too strong to discount entirely. With the infinite number of worlds that appear to exist, too many people know each other or of the same world for it to be completely random.

As for whether or not I would choose to return to my home world that answer has become more difficult the longer I am here. No matter which I choose, I lose something and will be left alone in the end. My only comfort is that I do not have to make a decision at this time.

un: sunsetking; voice; private

[sunsetking]

I'm surprised you haven't broken your Shellphone yet, lizard.

[Because it's no secret technology and Malleus don't mix.]

'm sure plenty of others already answered most of your questions, so I won't waste time on those. If the old bat does come here, the tattoos will work. On the other hand, why not use the time you got to study how you can reverse the process back in Twisted Wonderland?

[Yeah, Leona's not going to answer at all about whether or not he wants to stay or go home. That's, uh, something he doesn't want to talk about at all right now.]