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[tevinteraltus]

[ The device must be propped against something, possibly another book like the one lying open in front of the camera, though the angle is too sharp to see what the book may be. There are three more books stacked off to the right, and a fourth is added to the stack as Dorian leans into view, closing it and placing it atop the stack. ]

I find myself in need of aid.

[ He clears his throat before continuing. ]

First, I should thank everyone for their assistance when I first arrived. You were all most helpful. For those I've yet to meet, [ He inclines his head toward the camera in greeting. ] I am Dorian of House Pavus, and I find myself in need of assistance once again.

Nothing so dramatic as my arrival, of course. I was simply wondering if anyone may have a recommendation from whence to acquire a viable and quality mage's staff, preferably of an Inferno aspect, or, more likely and more conveniently, where to acquire components with which to assemble my own. I'm well and truly capable of casting without the use of a foci, but in a pinch, speed and finesse is preferable to only finesse.

I thank you for your time in advance.

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[whiteas]

I'm afraid I'm not particularly informed about magical implements, but Fayren would be the best archway to start looking.

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[tevinteraltus]

You know, I rather think I'd like to avoid the area at the moment, what with that nasty business in the paper.

[ He pauses for a moment before he leans forward against the desk. ] You wouldn't know anything about this ...Chimera illness, would you?

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[whiteas]

[ She shakes her head. ]

I used to go to Fayren more often, but nowadays it's only in and out to get to my world's subarchway to stock up on supplies. [ There's a reason for that, but she's not going to go into it. ] I didn't know anything until I read it in the paper. I'll ask Sun, though. He works there. He's not a mage, but if anyone's heard anything it'd be him. I can ask him about a staff, too.

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[tevinteraltus]

Not being a mage, he's better suited to the task regardless. Fayren may be known for it's magical community, but I'm not stepping into a plague ground for anything. I can subsist without a staff, after all.

[ He inclines his head in a brief nod. ]

I'll gladly welcome any information you can provide, however. Thank you, Weiss.

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[feckinboomstick]

Tis just one decent shop for magic items here and about and it's mine thank ye.

Everglade, Cloak and Dagger.

If by chance we don't happen to have the exact staff itself, we've everythin' a man needs to assemble his own without makin' one tromp across hill and dale for components.

[A beat]

So ye know how to craft then, do ye?

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[tevinteraltus]

Everglade.

[ He's heard of Everglade, and he hasn't made his way over there yet. ]

Why yes, I can, and your establishment sounds promising.

[ A pause. ]

Tell me, is it true people are allowed to practice cannibalism there?

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[feckinboomstick]

Aye, Everglade.

Good, then I got a question for ye when ye arrive.

[Aaaand a grunt]

Tis true, if you're a vampire, a zombie, a werewolf or otherwise a creature in need of human flesh to survive. Rather than use our brains about it and employ the help of our exceedingly advanced neighbor city Nova to create a less murderous option though, you'll have to just walk through the deeper parts of the city with a very heavy stick and talk loudly about how good ye are at cricket.

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[tevinteraltus]

[ He visibly makes a mental note to figure out what a vampire is, and how a zombie might be sentient enough to understand the protestations of a cricketeer, but doesn't look too put off by the explanation. ]

I'd be happy to help, ser. What are you operating hours?

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[icyheart]

So you need a stick to do spells quickly?

[Cue Icy laughing her head off.]

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[tevinteraltus]

[ An annoyed grunt. ]

Always. Someone has to turn it into a lude reference.

[ A beat. ]

Unless, of course, you were not, in which case I'll just go and chastise myself.

[ And a sigh. ]

I do not require a staff, no. I just like avoiding doing things the hard way.

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[icyheart]

What lude reference? I was laughing at the fact you are slow to cast spells without a use of a stick. You'd be in a block of ice before you'd even get a chance to and that is hilarious.

[There was nothing lude in her mind unless freezing people counted.]

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[tevinteraltus]

Your assumptions amuse me. Wanting more speed doesn't suggest, inherent slowness, only that I could be faster.

[ And he's just going to leave the staff references at that. He's clearly spent far too much time around lude men. ]

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[moviemagic]

Care to enlighten me on something? Why do you need a staff to increase the speed in casting spells? It was something that always baffled me with mages in things like games.

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[truesmiles]

[Fai seemed a little amused to say the least, leaning on the counter, his hair tied up in a pony tail.]

I have to admit I wouldn't know the first thing about what exactly you'd need for you to do what you do. But I am interested in what your worlds magic was like.

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[tevinteraltus]

Beg pardon? What it's "like"? Why...you may as well be asking what the sun feels like, or to compare the sounds of one river to another.

[ He pauses. ]

I don't have another reference point for comparison.

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[truesmiles]

Hey, everyone does describe things differently. So you might not get the same answer for how the sun feels like.

[A pause.]

For example my magic comes from my eyes and usually my style is writing spells physically. Not always though, I have learn other world magic where the way to use it is different. Like whistling.

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[tevinteraltus]

[ He frowns. ]

Yes, that was precisely my point. I could tell you that reaching through the veil, pulling magic into my waiting palm, willing it into form, and releasing it can be likened to trolling your hand through a warm pond and letting the water slide through your fingers, but if you'd never done such a thing, it would be pointless.

I could tell you that snapping the energy to release it more quickly in succession or in tandom with another spell is quick and powerful, but makes your teeth taste funny, but I doubt you'd follow without having done it yourself.

[ He looks thoughtful. ]

So, your magic is a form of enchantment, then?

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[k2so]

All your magical-related needs can be solved in Fayren but since there's now a disease going on, I don't recommend going to that city.

If you go to Everglade instead, there's a shop called Cloak and Dagger. They have all sort of magic artifacts.

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[tevinteraltus]

Yes, yes. I'm of no mind to return to Fayren anytime soon. I prefer to avoid plagues, if I can.

[ He's way too interested in the image on the screen, though. ]

...may I...yes. Cloak and Dagger. I've had it recommended and I intend to visit.

...are you a...a golem?

[ That is fascinating! ]

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[k2so]

A good choice, if you ask me.

[Kay doesn't mind the staring or the question, he's used to it.]

The owner is a bit too serious at time but he really knows this stuff.

The short answer is no. The long answer implies concepts that not everyone here understands.

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[fairysoul]

A staff of inferno aspect? [Mavis ponders this a second.] To channel fire magic?

[If that's what it is, Natsu could probably use one.]

[Video]

[tevinteraltus]

[ He inclines his head in agreement. ]

Precisely. A staff isn't necessary, obviously, but they're useful tools.

[ He smiles. ]

And add a degree of drama to the whole affair.

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[robocreep]

fayren: current optimal location of 'magical' components.

not recommended to visit presently

epidemic in effect

everglade: second most viable location

not recommended to visit ever

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[tevinteraltus]

I'm aware of Fayren.

Why do you suggest I not visit Everglade, exactly?

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[robocreep]

current guardian witnessed and documented as having issues with personal space