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[ The message that comes across the network is abrupt, as though the sender thought about sending it and simply did with no further thought. ]

I wish to learn more of the magic of your worlds, of this world. Not only how it works but how to use it.

I can offer a trade, should you require it.

[ After a moment, there's an addendum: ]

If you do not wish to discuss such things over the lockets, dedicate a shrine to the Outsider. I will know. We will speak there.

Comments

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do people get anything if they put offerings there

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That depends on the person. Some have gotten things simply because they asked; others because I offered.

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what do people ask for

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Help, mostly. My interference, which I rarely give. Magic.

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what do you give them

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That depends on the person.

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do you give them what they ask for if its not interference

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Sometimes.

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how do you make a shrine

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In my world, people often create a stand of wood. They may drape it in cloth, light candles and lanterns around it. Decorate it.

Each shrine is unique, a reflection of who built it. Imitation only serves to cheapen such a thing.

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i see

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Is there something you wish to ask for, James?

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no i was just curious

[Though after a moment he amends.]

you dont grant people magic here though do you

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I can. Charms last longer, but I can grant powers for a time as well.

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what kinds of powers and charms

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Strength. Vitality. Teleportation. Possession. Among others.

The charms are smaller magics -- ones that make animals more friendly or that give you more nourishment from food, for example.

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interesting

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I think so.

Also, the charms can be soothing to make, for those inclined.

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people make them

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Yes. They are only carvings until the correct runes are added.

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you add the runes or them

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In my world, they would. Here, I can do it.

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how long do they last

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Until the charm breaks.

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can i try