[superhell pcs] zelgadis

[voidshift]

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[voidshift]

No, not remotely-- which is why I consider it less of a form of worship. The Shadow, or Void, as well as the Light, are only forces; the Light seeks one path and shuns all others, while the Void sees all possible paths.

[hardrocklife]

More of a discipline, then.

So if not through worship, how does one devote oneself to such a force?

[voidshift]

A discipline, exactly. One we learn through study and learning how to channel it properly, much as with any other form of magic.

[hardrocklife]

[A nod. That much is relatable.]

What kind of magic can you use, channeling that power?

[voidshift]

Shadow is largely offensive. Not as destructive as arcane magic is capable of being, but it can hold its own if need be... well, most of the time.

[an annoyed sigh, there, with a brief shake of his head; the glowy tendrils in his hair wiggle a little with the motion. very normal.]

No point in keeping it to myself that it isn't working, seems like that affects all of us.

[hardrocklife]

[There's a curious glance at the wiggly hair-tendrils. Hm.

And a nod to confirm that assumption.]

My shamanic arts are similarly unresponsive. Black and white magic are out, too. Whatever method of magic sealing they used, it's certainly thorough.

[voidshift]

It makes some sense that shamanic magic would fail here, there don't seem to be elementals anyway... but to dampen absolutely everything is impressive. Ridiculous as it all is, I have to respect that much.

You're primarily a magic user too, I'm guessing?

[hardrocklife]

I do a bit of everything. But yes... I usually rely on magic for most things.

[Zelgadis is clearly the creation of an obnoxious min-maxing DND player and should be banned from every table.]

[voidshift]

[zelgadis is allowed, i think.]

What is it that you normally do, then? Or... did.

[hardrocklife]

I'm just a wanderer. I take on mercenary work from time to time... bodyguard work, usually.

[voidshift]

Hm. Not the kind of job a caster would usually take, but if your experience is diverse enough, I can see how it could be effective.

[hardrocklife]

When it comes to it, I'm plenty skilled with a sword. And apparently, intimidating enough to scare off any small-fry assailants.

[A shrug.] It pays enough to get me from one destination to another, so it's good enough for me.

[voidshift]

...I could see that. You do have that sort of aura.

[the intimidation factor...]

Traveling for any particular reason, or just to see more of your world?

[hardrocklife]

[A nod. He's okay with being intimidating.

And then a delay before he answers.]

I'm searching for something. A cure.

[voidshift]

-I see.

[he doesn't pry about what it was for, but-]

Were you close to it, do you think?

[hardrocklife]

[He clenches a fist at his side. There's a flicker of emotion in his one visible eye; some feeling that he's trying to suppress.

He shakes his head.]

[voidshift]

[...ah. his long brows furrow; he looks like he's considering what to say, before he just settles for:]

If we're being told the truth, then we're not entirely doomed to stay here just yet. There's that.

[hardrocklife]

[A nod. He brings his clenched fist up close to his chest.]

... Yeah.

No matter what, I have to get out of here. It's the only way.

[voidshift]

You might need to work on the aura, a little, but motivation is never a bad start.

[hardrocklife]

My aura...?

[voidshift]

If we're going to have to get invited to a party, the intimidation factor might not help.

[hardrocklife]

... I see...

[He just... has to think about that.]

[voidshift]

Maybe you could work with it, you never know. Lean into the cool and mysterious angle.

[hardrocklife]

I'll consider it.

[he's trying.]