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Ser Cullen Rutherford ([personal profile] detoxifying) wrote in [community profile] eachdraidh2015-02-28 06:24 am

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[ Cullen has used his locket a few times, particularly during his time in the Cothromach as he recovered from an injury. Still, it was one thing to respond to others, or leave them short messages. It was another to cast one’s thoughts out, as though talking to everyone and no one in particular. He rubs the back of his neck, frowning slightly. ]

There is something that I’ve been meaning to ask for a while.

[ …Oh Maker, he’s forgotten something. ]

Though, I suppose it might help if I mentioned my name first. To those that don't know me, my name is Cullen. In Thedas- [ a pause ] my home world, my title was “Commander”, but, I really doubt that means all that much here.

[ Another pause, as he tries to find his footing, feeling more and more foolish by the moment. ]

As I was saying, there’s something I’ve been curious about almost ever since I arrived here, but I hadn’t gotten the chance to ask anyone about it, what with that Blighted creature rampaging across the world…

[ Another pause. ] And… that’s magic. That is, I’ve been meaning to ask about magic. just in case he wasn’t clear enough. ] I’ve no doubt you all know what it is, seeing as we’ve all been brought here by such a force.

In my world, opinions about magic were… mixed, to say the very least. While mages are certainly valued in many situations, they are more prone to possession from hostile spirits that offer countless temptations in exchange for a foothold in the mortal world. Not to mention, some possess the ability to raze entire cities to the ground, demons or no. To that end, the Templar Order existed to guard against the dangers of blood magic and demons. W-[ he corrects himself ] They used abilities of their own to combat hostile magic, often at a great personal cost. Mages also often studied in something called the Circle of Magi, though conditions were… not always ideal.

[ Perhaps he was a bit biased in some regards, but he was still attempting to be as diplomatic as possible. Maker knows if he actually managed to succeed. ]

I’m curious to know more, both about the magic here, and magic from… other places. The places that you come from. And how those without magic interact with those that possess it, or where that power is drawn from. Or... those with other abilities that aren't magical but are still... something. It would be… rather helpful.

[ And not fully satisfied that he didn’t make an utter fool of himself, he closes the locket. ]

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[ Not much later, he opens the locket again, this time with a message only visible to those in the seelie court. While he is perhaps somewhat unaccustomed to asking total strangers about their opinions on more sensitive subjects, there is one thing that he does know how to do.

When he speaks again, he is professional and to the point. ]


Ser Lancelot has tasked me with locating additional men and women for guard rotations at Caer Glaem. Given what has occurred there, it is vital to protect not only those that would aid in reconstruction of the damaged areas, but others that still cannot defend themselves [ a pause, as he contemplates something. ]. And, regardless of your personal feelings on the war, it is a worthy cause.

[ A nod, as he shuts the locket. ]
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[personal profile] gordianknots 2015-02-28 05:05 pm (UTC)(link)
You'll find here that magic is commonplace, and that it comes from things like blood and bone.

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[personal profile] survivra 2015-02-28 05:21 pm (UTC)(link)
Commander Cullen. I'll not forget that, rather than Lord. [ this is katsa's version of teasing. sometimes it's hard to tell. ] Wouldn't magic be all the same no matter where it's from? And how did these templars guard against magic without their own?

[ she has an answer to one of his questions but her own curiosity to get out of the way first. ]

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[personal profile] foraneye 2015-02-28 06:28 pm (UTC)(link)
[Élise is more than a little interested in what Cullen wishes to discuss, but is completely distracted by one particular tidbit he mentions.]

The Templars existed in your homeland? How?

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[personal profile] psalmed 2015-02-28 08:06 pm (UTC)(link)
We have sayings about witches and magics. The ladies who use love potions or that perhaps curses were put upon someone but I never believed it. Not until I began to use something that existed as a magic.

[Oh no her speech is just as awkward. She clears her throat, bows her head, and gathers herself again.]

I would be happy to have a guard rotation, monsieur.

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[personal profile] cockade 2015-02-28 08:26 pm (UTC)(link)
[Much as he wants to poke at the mentioning of Templars and the supposed Order that Cullen mentions, Arno strays from it for now. It's something to speak with Connor about, at least. His hood is up as he speaks, but there's no hostility in what he says.]

There is no magic where I come from, monsieur. [A beat.] Being here has been a rather eye-opening experience, to say the least.

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[personal profile] starspangled 2015-03-01 12:42 am (UTC)(link)
I'd like to sign up, if you're still needing someone.

[Because Steve agrees. He's not a fan of the war, but he'd rather not see innocent people get hurt. Not if he can help prevent it.]

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[personal profile] individualist 2015-03-01 05:51 am (UTC)(link)
[DID SOMEONE SAY DEMONS.]

You'd consider demons abhorrent where you're from, then.

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[personal profile] thole 2015-03-01 03:32 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah, Cullen was it? Remus Lupin, sir. We met, well. While Caer Glaem was under attack, so you don't have to recognize me, a lot was going on then. As I said before, though, I used to be a professor of magic. I'd be happy to answer any questions you might have, if you'd like...?
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[personal profile] judicatus 2015-03-01 06:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Commander Cullen.

[ Regardless of whether such titles are meaningless in the Drabwurld, Gabranth is no man to ignore their significance. He doesn't expect to be recognized by this man, not without his helm or armor visible, but perhaps his voice might be familiar... ]

In Ivalice — the land from which I hail — magick is known to arise from Mist, which exists throughout much of the world. It is as much a force of nature as the wind and waters which shape the land, albeit one with far greater power.

As far as I am aware, Mist as it is known in my world is not known as such in this one. But my understanding, limited as it may be, is that it's much the same regardless: a form of energy to be harnessed like any other.
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[personal profile] playmakings 2015-03-01 08:41 pm (UTC)(link)
Mr. Commander, sir?

[ Have a bright eyed optimistic 19 year old half-waving from her spot near a piano. ]

Magic doesn't exist where I'm from--like, at all, except for the magic of the music and stuff, but that's just a saying. But now I think it's pretty neat, I mean, I asked for some and it's only been an improvement. But, uh-- do you think, maybe, people that use magic here are more prone to possession and stuff? I could barely watch the opening of the Exorcist....

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[personal profile] brainiest 2015-03-02 04:18 pm (UTC)(link)
I have some books on magic from my world, if you're interested, Cullen.

[ And... She hesitates, careful, before she smiles. ]

And I haven't had a chance to thank you properly for what you did at Caer Glaem.

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[personal profile] indomitably 2015-03-03 05:16 am (UTC)(link)
Is it strange to you, that it's something openly discussed here?

[ Not an answer, just something curious about this place. Perhaps understandable given everything, but still. It had been jarring to hear people talk so openly about their magic at first. ]

You'll have my help, if you still need others.
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[personal profile] aeipathos 2015-03-04 04:55 am (UTC)(link)
[ athos has also been increasingly curious about the easy presence of magic here in this world. he's far more accustomed to a world where any hint of 'magic' is a fast-track to a crispy, painful death. ridiculous, in his opinion - if something difficult to otherwise explain is done in a manner the church approves of, it's a miracle. if it's done to ease daily living or the church doesn't like it? it's witchcraft. obviously like anything else it can be subverted, abused, but he quite likes the approach taken here. he's interested in actually learning what he can about it. ]

I've been doing some reading myself, but I lack any practical knowledge personally. I would be interested in continuing that research though, if you're amenable.

Additionally I can offer my services as a guard. There are a few prior engagements on my schedule, but otherwise I should be able to assist if you still have need of warm bodies.

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[personal profile] bullhorned 2015-03-05 02:17 am (UTC)(link)
Before this place, I'd only seen a bit of magic. Or at least, the sort done by the red god.

[Maybe that wasn't the point of what Cullen was saying here, but... it's what came to mind.]

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[personal profile] debts 2015-03-07 02:23 am (UTC)(link)
I liked it better when you were talking about chess.

[ The way her brows lift upwards, it suggests that a less serious topic looks a little easier on the eyes. ]
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"Spirits?" You... mean like ghosts? They're the scariest! [H- hoe] But I don't think they can "possess" me. I- I mean, I can't even see them...

[Or can they?? If ghosts and spirits weren't scary enough! ]

I don't know that much about magic, but I'll try to help!

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