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eachdraidh2015-02-28 06:24 am
detoxifying) wrote in eachdraidh2015-02-28 06:24 am
01 ♘ video | both courts
[ 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. ]
VIDEO | SEELIE LOCKED
[ 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. ]
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. ]
VIDEO | SEELIE LOCKED
[ 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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[ Cullen is silent for a moment, contemplating numerous things about what she said. It... seemed odd to him that women would be judged differently from men.
But again, different worlds did have different rules. ]
I... can understand that. There are a scant few from my own world, and fewer still that share the same faith as I. [ His best friend not included among them. ] Even so, I've still found ways to take comfort in solitary prayer.
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[It seems mad he doesn't know this. But of course he would not, if their theology is different. Never the less it is so very strange.]
I fear faith is based very much in my world on listening to someone. On sharing. Hours I would spend in mass with the queen. I listen to my memories of those sermons in my mind but I am limited here. Never the less, there are worse things to lose.
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[ But who is he to judge? After all, it was said the Maker created spirits before elves and humans. ]
We have much the same thing, where I come from. There are Revered Mothers that may take confession. But, that isn't to say you cannot quietly worship on your own is it not? Do you not have verses that you know, or some manner of Chant?
[ Though, Lia probably didn't have the sort of training that involved memorizing entire swaths of her religious doctrines. ]
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[She doesn't speculate on the origins of humanity often.]
I would still like someone to take my confession. I would feel more at ease with that. I know how to worship alone but you are very...isolated in this place.
[It makes it difficult to reach for that common thread, Lia supposes, but her lips are curving because Cullen is just so earnest in this.]
I appreciate your thought, monsieur.