Floor 1 Room 4

[dyingtohealyou]

Ahito

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[dyingtohealyou]

Then what have you learned so far?

[impacter]

[:)]

I'll fill in while we work, of course. I'd like to see what conclusions you reach without tilting your perspective.

[dyingtohealyou]

[Useless old man.............]

Remember, I might not even be able to read these books.

[impacter]

Then we work on a translation spell, at the absolute worst.

Don't box yourself in on your options unless you absolutely need to.

[dyingtohealyou]

How would a translation spell even work? It'd take a thorough understanding of all the different languages involved wouldn't it?

[impacter]

In normal circumstances when the magic is reliant on the user? Yes, it would.

However, since this magic seems to channel from the spirits rather than us, it could very well work through pure intention. It's just a matter of finding the correct intent, and approaching it with confidence.

[dyingtohealyou]

Something like being able to scan the intention off of text for understanding? ...Though, that's pretty vague, too.

[impacter]

As a concept, yes. But remember that this magic is tied to emotions, convictions, and desire. Not to logic.

[dyingtohealyou]

Which is exactly why it's so annoying to try to work with at this level...

[Very open ended without any good, simple examples to start with.]

[impacter]

Not completely. It just means learning the logic behind your emotions.

Translation may have to start with a single letter, number or character. If that's too narrow, expand it. If it's not enough, then think conceptually.

[dyingtohealyou]

How is that supposed to catch things that don't have an easy one to one translation? I'm sure your language has sayings we don't.

[impacter]

That's definitely trickier... mmn. Maybe it might have a better chance if we assume the the spirits here have any connection to the emotions and intentions of the previous Sages.

[dyingtohealyou]

...So basically what I suggested at the start, but assume the spirits will handle it.

[impacter]

For that particular instance, yes, I think it's a good application. You were worried about it being too vague, but I think taking too much to specifics might be just as bad.

[dyingtohealyou]

Noted, thanks.

[Useless guy!!!]

[impacter]

[wow you shun Miette's ability to read....]

Of course. Pointless tangent aside, though, I know just where to start.

[Hope Ahito is ready to build a Northern Country info sheet.]

[dyingtohealyou]

Let's just get this over with.

[He is! ...Reluctantly, but he'll get the work done.]