I could try. Magic all comes from the same root, but that doesn't mean that it's coded all the same.
[ there's a resigned sigh. ]
More importantly, just where did they get their hands on something like that? For a world that was skeptical of such forces, they sure made haste in finding a way to nullify it.
That I don't know. [Her voice is clearly frustrated, though none of it's directed towards Loki.] As far as I'm aware, the only ones capable of even performing magic are those with goblin blood running through them.
[So either they kidnapped a powerful goblin with enough talent to pull this off, or a goblin willingly defected to the side of the king. Either way, it's not great.]
I found some old, dusty texts speaking of blessings from Ydite, but everyone always uses the "god did it" excuse when they can't explain away something.
[ that's ok, no one usually believes her, anyway. ]
No, of course not, to a very frustrating degree. Only that Ydite gifted his chosen with magic; it is out there, I've had the pleasure of contending with it. It leaves a residue of sorts.
I'll take your word for it. [But back to the original topic at hand:] Do you think you'd be able to sense anything useful about the barrier surrounding the prison?
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Yes. [Man, she has Important Shit she needs to talk about but this is killing her—] What happened to your voice? Are you currently disguised?
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Oh no, not really. I'm just being myself, it's just a perk when no one recognizes you. Or, they do, they just have to squint.
[ hanging out and chilling. ]
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Are you aware of the imprisonment of some of the ALASTAIR recruits? There's a favor I'd like to ask you regarding it, if you're willing.
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So, what's this favor you'd like to ask me?
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[She's aware enough of variations in magic, and different branches. Maybe this is too much of a long shot.]
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I could try. Magic all comes from the same root, but that doesn't mean that it's coded all the same.
[ there's a resigned sigh. ]
More importantly, just where did they get their hands on something like that? For a world that was skeptical of such forces, they sure made haste in finding a way to nullify it.
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[So either they kidnapped a powerful goblin with enough talent to pull this off, or a goblin willingly defected to the side of the king. Either way, it's not great.]
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I don't suppose these texts went into further detail?
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No, of course not, to a very frustrating degree. Only that Ydite gifted his chosen with magic; it is out there, I've had the pleasure of contending with it. It leaves a residue of sorts.
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Was there a specific branch of magic this Ydite focused on? I'm not very well-versed in the religious beliefs of this place.
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I'll take your word for it. [But back to the original topic at hand:] Do you think you'd be able to sense anything useful about the barrier surrounding the prison?