[ as usual, chrono listens attentively. while a lot of historical detail would often go over his head, subjects such as this one hold his attention much more. taair supplementing it with demonstrations helps greatly, too - this week's effect has its uses beyond being compromising, after all.
the difference in how magic works between places is fascinating, even to a normie (citation needed) like himself. biology, faith, environment... energy could really be drawn from so many places. he watches the bird of light reappear, but his expression sours at the mention of the papal states's handling of it. he remembers, vividly, taair's memories from weeks ago. ]
But if magic is from the environment in Rodinia... it's not actually heretical at all, right? [ it isn't a god that mandates it to be so, anyway. ] So... the control over it is so that there are less people able to stand up to them. To maintain the oppression.
[ wow. gross. taair i'm so sorry you come from evil fantasy catholicism land. ]
This place really does seem incredible. It'd be interesting to have grown up this way. It's total fantasy stuff for me, magic like this.
[ chrono's evaluation makes his whole face light up, and taair dips his head in a nod, smiling. Intuitive as always. ]
Correct. [ yeah fantasy catholic land is the worst. ] In fact, the Papal States have claimed luxite as a holy material, and that any ore found should be surrendered to them as their rightful property. The actual ore of luxite is highly valuable, and can be used to create powerful magical weapons, so it is not just a form of social oppression, but economic and militaristic oppression as well.
It is the core of many of the conflicts in Rodinia, luxite. A valuable resource, indeed.
[ there's a soft hum at the last part, and he props his chin in his hand. ]
Ah, that is true... but the familiarities that you have with modernity are far beyond my purview. The idea that I can communicate with someone instantly! Let alone other dimensions, or anything of the like. It's part of what makes our experiences together so valuable, that there is so much to learn.
[ the praise so plainly laid out has his ears burning, and he ducks his head as well, though out of embarrassment. augh. ]
Something that powerful being labeled holy isn't that surprising, I guess. And if there's enough people who believe, then it's close enough to being the truth that everyone'll listen, huh... how did you learn to cast your birds, Taair?
[ taair is so wise. learning about other worlds really has been one of the best aspects of being here. such variety, even if... many were in crisis, or plagued with problems. every time, he is made more grateful for the peace of 2016. ]
Technology that's advanced enough might as well be magic, if you're not familiar with it. [ hmm...! ] But... my homeworld might not have any native magic, but I know a little about some of Cray's spellcasters and stuff. D'you wanna hear a bit about that, for another comparison?
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the difference in how magic works between places is fascinating, even to a normie (citation needed) like himself. biology, faith, environment... energy could really be drawn from so many places. he watches the bird of light reappear, but his expression sours at the mention of the papal states's handling of it. he remembers, vividly, taair's memories from weeks ago. ]
But if magic is from the environment in Rodinia... it's not actually heretical at all, right? [ it isn't a god that mandates it to be so, anyway. ] So... the control over it is so that there are less people able to stand up to them. To maintain the oppression.
[ wow. gross. taair i'm so sorry you come from evil fantasy catholicism land. ]
This place really does seem incredible. It'd be interesting to have grown up this way. It's total fantasy stuff for me, magic like this.
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Correct. [ yeah fantasy catholic land is the worst. ] In fact, the Papal States have claimed luxite as a holy material, and that any ore found should be surrendered to them as their rightful property. The actual ore of luxite is highly valuable, and can be used to create powerful magical weapons, so it is not just a form of social oppression, but economic and militaristic oppression as well.
It is the core of many of the conflicts in Rodinia, luxite. A valuable resource, indeed.
[ there's a soft hum at the last part, and he props his chin in his hand. ]
Ah, that is true... but the familiarities that you have with modernity are far beyond my purview. The idea that I can communicate with someone instantly! Let alone other dimensions, or anything of the like. It's part of what makes our experiences together so valuable, that there is so much to learn.
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Something that powerful being labeled holy isn't that surprising, I guess. And if there's enough people who believe, then it's close enough to being the truth that everyone'll listen, huh... how did you learn to cast your birds, Taair?
[ taair is so wise. learning about other worlds really has been one of the best aspects of being here. such variety, even if... many were in crisis, or plagued with problems. every time, he is made more grateful for the peace of 2016. ]
Technology that's advanced enough might as well be magic, if you're not familiar with it. [ hmm...! ] But... my homeworld might not have any native magic, but I know a little about some of Cray's spellcasters and stuff. D'you wanna hear a bit about that, for another comparison?