ǣfenglōm (main comm)

Name: Ignis Scientia
Date: 8th May
Format: Video

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I have a need for a few volunteers. Though you won't need to be physically present.

[Ignis had given some consideration to leaving the house he'd previously occupied with (fluctuating levels of) companions, but has ultimately decided that the twelve feet of snake-tail he's now pulling along is far better suited to a larger home. Thus, he's speaking from the kitchen of a house some might recognise as having been the home of Prompto, or Steak and Red Wine, or even Caren Ortensia.

And he's planning to make good use of it.]

This world offers a good number of culinary challenges, and opportunities. If you have a moment, I'd like to hear about something that you're missing from your home - sweet, savoury, anything that comes to mind - and I'll need it described in as much detail as you can manage.

[He pauses for a moment, considering his next words.]

If I can, I'll do my best to replicate it for you. As closely as possible.

Name: Ignis Scientia
Date: Around the 20th/21st
Format: Video... sort of?

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[The video opens on static, that fizzes loudly for a moment before settling into the standard static of an untuned television set. Ignis' voice comes through just clearly enough for those who know him to be able to identify it as him.]

Th--- best to try--- reach the surface somehow.

[His voice keeps cutting out, but he's going to try anyway.]

Any images-- n't go through. -- in a bad way down here. [He does wonder about the validity of these efforts. If it's even reaching the surface at all.]

Not sure how lo-- been gone? Hard to tell. Hoping everything's... [And the pause here is deliberate. He has to take a moment just to gather his mind together.]

Everyone's still all rig--- p there.

Name: yan bingyun
Date: 01/13
Format: voice

[he's been thinking of what to say, and how to say it. yan bingyun doesn't look his best right now, so video is out of the question. texting as well - his fingertips are dark with frostbite after a spell that he wasn't even practicing backfired on him.

it's made him reconsider that even if he didn't ask for the magic that this world gave him, even if he doesn't want it, maybe he should practice more to better master it.

it's made him reconsider a lot of things.]

There are those who seem content to make their home in this place. Perhaps their world is gone, or maybe they were disloyal to it. Either way, I'm not one of them. I will return to Qing.

[he pauses, swallowing hard before continuing.]

But in order to do that, I must stay alive.

Any monster in need of a witch, we should speak.

Name: Ignis Scientia
Date: Septeril 15
Format: Video

[A good-looking gentleman's face appears, and while it's a relatively placid and almost cheerful expression that he makes, the incredibly observant might deduce that he's a bit worn thin. Still, onward to business.]

Good afternoon, fellow residents. A few notes, as I've recently been out of commission, much to the polite concern of several of you. I'll try to be as brief as possible. For those of you who don't know me, I am Ignis Scientia, a Witch by assignment, a chamberlain by trade, and a chef by choice.

First, on the matter of the current political and social climate, and a delicate subject. I'm interested in hearing about others' experiences with the natives of Aefenglom. The city seems ill at ease, and while I believe that can be alleviated with time and patience, it's essential to document what's happening in the here and now. Those of you who have Monster traits are of particular interest to me, and your anecdotal information will help me paint a clearer picture of the state of things for our hosts. I plan to address them directly when the envoys return from Dorchacht.

Second, a personal request: I'm feeling rusty on some of my combat skills, despite my best efforts. If you're a weapon-wielding sort and want some good, vigorous training time with a skilled combatant, I'll gladly ask you to join me. If anyone has recommendations for a sturdy and affordable polearm, I'm looking for one.

And lastly, the Witches' Study Group will resume thrice-weekly meetings when all parties return from Dorchacht. I'll be sure to make another announcement then, but as I've been informed there were new arrivals, I thought it prudent to remind those who are here.

I wish you all a pleasant remainder of your day.

[Business done! Ignis offers a slight smile before ending the broadcast.]

Name: Ignis Scientia
Date: July 3
Format: Voice

Good morning. My name is Ignis Scientia; I've been designated a Witch here, for the purposes of magical classification.

What I'm looking for, before things get much further along here for me, is something of a study partner or group. I've been primarily focused on element-related magic, such as fire, ice, etc, particularly in the field of Enchantment and, recently, Evocation. I've an interest in Abjuration, and of course more universal spells of various low- to mid-level varieties. Eventually, I'd expect to be well-rounded in multiple areas.

If you're willing to spend time outside of the usual Coven classes working on these skills, please contact me. I'm particularly intrigued by those who've experimented with runes, as well as those applying magic to clothing, weaponry, or other objects. In addition, I'd be curious to hear from those who had different sorts of magic in your home world, and how you're applying that knowledge here.

Whether these meetings take a more academically-minded format or find better exercise in the form of something like sparring, I'm keen to do as much as I can.

Thank you for your time, and have a pleasant day.

Name: Ignis Scientia & Caren Ortensia
Date: June 16th, early afternoon
Format: Video

[Greetings fellow people who are stuck here! You've checked your watch, only to find a comedy of errors taking place as two people--well, a man and the top of someone's head--converse. There seems to be a disagreement.]

--do it. I've used this before once or twice, so I think I have a suitable handle on things.

[There’s a loud, exasperated sigh, and stray hairs float up lazily in the air. They’re slow in settling even as the smaller person speaks.]

Certainly. If you know what to do then-all you need to do is send out the information via text and we’ll be done, yes?

[There's a shifting of the image, and a thumb over it for a moment, then it's the other person--the woman--in full view for a split second, before there's a closeup of the man. More accurately, of his eyes behind his glasses. Then it resolves in focus to his entire face again.]

Right. I hope you don't object to doing this as a video feed, because it appears we've turned it on already.

Ah.

( cut for length they're talkative )

[ooc; A small log for this will go up later and will be edited into this footnote! Feel free to get ready to flamingle there! All are welcome!]

Name: Minako Arisato
Date: June 1st; midday
Format: Text

hi everyone! （⌒▽⌒ゞ I'm Minako Arisato and I just woke up from a three week nap in the infirmary...it seems like I missed a lot of things ( ⚆ _ ⚆ ) so I put this message together to try and get caught up and meet new people! sorry that it's so long!

[ SEEKING ROOMMATES ]
I'm looking for someone to live with. it looks like a lot of people have already partnered up, but if you have space for me and my puppy, I'd really appreciate it (´•ω•`๑) he's a very good, well-behaved dog, and I'm a very good cook, if that helps make the decision

[ PUPPY PLAYDATES ]
speaking of dogs, how many other people have pets from their home worlds here? Koromaru is a shiba inu and needs a lot of exercise, but he gets bored with just me after a while. I was hoping we could get a gathering of animals to play together sometime soon (๑>ᴗ<๑)

[ SEEKING MEDICAL ADVICE ]
since coming here I've been feeling exhausted, like really really really REALLY exhausted. the people in the infirmary couldn't help me figure out why...probably because it's a problem that came from my home world. I really hate being so tired all the time, it's not me at all (๑-﹏-๑) does anyone have a suggestion for how to energize myself again? aside from sleeping or drinking a lot of coffee, I mean

[ QUESTS AND MAKING LUNCHBOXES ]
I really want to help with quests, so I'll probably try and do some of the easier ones. (if anyone needs help with one, just say the word and I'm there!) but for the people who are going on the dangerous ones, who might be gone longer, I had the idea of making lunchboxes for them. so they don't have to worry about they're going to eat when they're so far away from most civilization. would anyone be interested in getting those lunchboxes? or making them with me? I don't know if my new witch powers include potion brewing but I want to look into that too, so we can make adventuring starter kits for everyone who's heading into the Wilde. basically, if you're interested in cooking or eating, tell me what you think of this idea??



if you made it all the way to the bottom of this message, thanks for reading! if you scrolled down because you didn't want to read everything, please enjoy this picture of my dog ❤

[Look at how cute he is.]