#jadis degare

[It's a cloudy day at Ion’s base, a drizzle forming puddles on the ground. Jadis slowly walks through the garden, observing the plants as raindrops weigh on their leaves. Ion watches Jadis approach from the shelter of the pavilion.]

[11:09:54] <[rp] Ion> hullo there, my good Witch

[11:10:05] <[RP] Jadis> Ah... Miss Ion

[11:10:17] <[rp] Ion> please come in, shelter from this rain

[Jadis steps up onto the pavilion and sits in the seat gestured to them]

[11:10:47] <[rp] Ion> I trust your journey went well?

[11:10:59] <[RP] Jadis> It was... no trouble

[11:11:10] <[RP] Jadis> Thank you for the... invitation

[11:11:37] <[rp] Ion> It's my pleasure. I don't often meet such distinguished magic users

[11:12:05] <[RP] Jadis> I would not say I am... much distinguished

[11:12:13] <[RP] Jadis> I am... but a novice

[11:12:29] <[rp] Ion> oh, but you have such a ... presence

[11:12:57] <[RP] Jadis> Oh?

[11:12:59] <[rp] Ion> but before we get into that, here

[Ion pours out the tea from a teapot into two cups, pushing one of the cups towards Jadis]

[11:13:25] <[RP] Jadis> Thank you

[11:14:07] <[rp] Ion> Tell me about yourself, Mg Jadis Degare, I'm so curious

[Jadis is wearing a different sort of mask than on their first meeting, a more veil-like one that it takes a sip of the tea from under]

[11:14:45] <[RP] Jadis> There is not... much to say

[Ion waits for Jadis to expand]

[11:15:51] <[RP] Jadis> I am a simple witch... I do not leave my home often

[11:16:17] <[rp] Ion> tell me about your practices, as a witch?

[11:17:27] <[RP] Jadis> Ghosts and spirits.... divining

[Ion eyes spark with intrigue]

[11:18:01] <[rp] Ion> interesting

[11:18:16] <[rp] Ion> is this an established practice for this world?

[11:18:33] <[RP] Jadis> I am... not sure

[11:19:44] <[RP] Jadis> As I have said... I do not go out... often

[11:19:59] <[rp] Ion> As a newcomer to this world, I'm looking to understand the magic practices of this world, and that involves yours

[11:20:13] <[rp] Ion> I would love to see a demonstration at some time

[11:20:46] <[RP] Jadis> I could... do a demonstration... I suppose

[11:20:49] <[rp] Ion> the spirits you divine, are they also natives of this world?

[11:21:10] <[RP] Jadis> I... believe so

[11:21:27] <[rp] Ion> there's not a chance of offworld spirits interfering?

[11:21:57] <[RP] Jadis> I suppose... if the question involved things... offworld... they could

[11:22:09] <[rp] Ion> oh

[11:22:11] <[rp] Ion> hm

[11:22:47] <[RP] Jadis> I believe... the spirits... to be linked to the cards though

[11:22:55] <[RP] Jadis> When divining... with such

[11:22:57] <[rp] Ion> the cards?

[11:23:07] <[rp] Ion> are these the source of your powers?

[11:23:17] <[RP] Jadis> They are... my preferred way of divining

[11:23:52] <[rp] Ion> so you can ensure only certain spirits can communicate?

[11:24:12] <[RP] Jadis> The spirits... linked to the cards... yes

[11:24:18] <[RP] Jadis> If they are... spirits

[11:24:27] <[rp] Ion> I see

[11:24:47] <[rp] Ion> and yourself, have you been doing this long?

[11:24:59] <[RP] Jadis> Not very

[11:25:31] <[RP] Jadis> But the deck is... very old

[11:25:52] <[rp] Ion> I heard, somewhere, that you will provide magical services for a price

[11:25:55] <[rp] Ion> is that so?

[11:26:31] <[RP] Jadis> Ah.... I have done magicks for favors before

[11:26:41] <[RP] Jadis> I do not have much in ways of.... wealth

[11:26:53] <[rp] Ion> what sort of favour would you request in exchange for a reading?

[11:27:43] <[RP] Jadis> Well... perhaps... assitance... in trying to decipher... some of the spells I am researching

[Ion pauses at this proposition, seeming to be considering it.]

[11:28:15] <[RP] Jadis> An experienced magician like yourself... the help would be... appreciated

[11:28:46] <[rp] Ion> I would be happy to give you my expertise and time in exchange for a reading

[11:29:12] <[RP] Jadis> Then... I would be happy to do a reading for you

[11:29:24] <[rp] Ion> would this need to take place at your abode, or do you carry your cards on you?

[Jadis pulls out a deck of cards, some look more worn than others]

[11:30:01] <[RP] Jadis> I keep them... on me

[Ion admires the cards, eyes focused. The cards have some that Ion is familiar with, the classic Major Arcana of tarot, however there are cards they do not recognize. Ion notices that the unfamiliar cards all seem to be the newer ones, the tarot being the most old and worn.]

[11:32:26] <[rp] Ion> These are some beautiful cards

[11:33:03] <[rp] Ion> May I touch, or is that not done?

[11:33:31] <[RP] Jadis> Only... to pick out the cards... after your question is asked

[11:33:45] <[RP] Jadis> It is... a personal item

[11:33:48] <[rp] Ion> ok, that's fair

[Ion watches Jadis shuffle while sipping tea]

[11:36:45] <[RP] Jadis> What is... your question?

[11:36:55] <[RP] Jadis> What would you like... divined?

[Ion takes some time to consider]

[11:38:21] <[rp] Ion> My current project, will it be a success?

[Jadis gives a small nod, cuts the deck in half and then spreads out half of said cards face down.]

[11:39:19] <[RP] Jadis> Pick three

[Ion picks two from the left end and one two from the right. Jadis silently puts aside the other cards. They put the three picked in the center of the table.]

[Ion watches, fingers fidgeting under her seat.]

[Jadis turns over the first card. On the card is a heart covered in chains, the chains are broken and the heart bleeds.]

[11:43:50] <[RP] Jadis> Sadness

[Ion tries not to react.]

[11:44:17] <[RP] Jadis> This project of yours.... it started with negative emotions

[11:44:42] <[rp] Ion> I ... yes perhaps that's apt

[11:45:40] <[RP] Jadis> Then I believe... this project may continue with an undercurrent of negativity throughout... but that does not mean failure

[11:46:01] <[rp] Ion> hm, I can work with that

[Jadis flips the next card. A pair of scales. A diamond on one end, a piece of coal on the other, but the scales are balanced.]

[11:47:23] <[RP] Jadis> The Scales

[Ion definitely looks nervous at this point.]

[11:48:06] <[RP] Jadis> You believe yourself... being owed justice

[11:48:38] <[rp] Ion> in a sense perhaps

[11:49:40] <[RP] Jadis> Or perhaps... you are the one... in which justice needs to be exacted

[11:49:47] <[RP] Jadis> I do not pretend to know

[Ion twitches]

[11:50:09] <[RP] Jadis> The scales do not say which way they will fall.... but they will fall

[11:50:22] <[rp] Ion> oh dear

[Ion takes a steadying gulp of tea. Jadis stares at Ion for a bit at that reaction... but returns to the cards soon enough.]

[The final card is turned. A roulette wheel spins. Reversed.]

[11:53:05] <[RP] Jadis> The Wheel of Fortune

[Ion raises her eyebrows]

[11:53:21] <[RP] Jadis> Reversed... has a slightly different meaning...

[11:54:18] <[RP] Jadis> Things will feel... out of control for you.... perhaps even bad luck... in this project

[11:54:21] <[RP] Jadis> however

[11:55:36] <[RP] Jadis> Its success will be up to you, how you react... you can be at cause... or at effect

[11:56:02] <[rp] Ion> I see

[Ion regards the three cards laid out]

[11:56:43] <[RP] Jadis> It seems... they think you… are the largest variable to success

[Ion lets out a sigh]

[11:57:06] <[rp] Ion> yes I suppose

[11:57:23] <[RP] Jadis> I hope that was... helpful

[11:57:28] <[rp] Ion> My gratitude, Witch, this was well read

[11:57:47] <[rp] Ion> I am at your disposal for deciphering and research

[Jadis puts a hand on their chest and does a slight bow.]

[11:58:14] <[RP] Jadis> My thanks

[11:58:21] <[rp] Ion> if you look across the river, you can see the library I've put together with knowledge I brought with me

[11:58:33] <[rp] Ion> feel free to use it, under my supervision

[11:58:50] <[RP] Jadis> What a lovely... building

[11:59:12] <[RP] Jadis> I hope it will be... useful

[11:59:17] <[rp] Ion> I try to bring a taste of home with me, though this area is still very much under development

[11:59:45] <[RP] Jadis> It is... coming along nicely... in my humble opinion

[12:00:10] <[rp] Ion> my thanks, I hope this was a pleasant afternoon for you

[12:00:28] <[RP] Jadis> Yes... the tea was quite... pleasant

[12:00:31] <[rp] Ion> I look forward to our future work together

[12:01:47] <[RP] Jadis> I... as well

[12:02:10] <[RP] Jadis> Did you have... any other questions?

[12:02:28] <[rp] Ion> Yes, I had one other curiosity

[12:02:55] <[rp] Ion> you may notice the decoration for this pavillion is lit by these lanterns

[12:03:17] <[rp] Ion> Which I crafted from a material known as soul sand

[12:03:10] <[RP] Jadis> Soul lanterns... yes

[12:03:32] <[rp] Ion> Is this truly, souls?

[12:03:58] <[rp] Ion> This is a method of capturing souls I hadn't come across before

[12:04:19] <[RP] Jadis> When you die... you can become a ghost or... become trapped in the sands

[12:04:27] <[rp] Ion> fascinating

[12:04:37] <[rp] Ion> but this only happens when one dies?

[12:04:52] <[rp] Ion> the sands do not pose a danger to the living?

[12:05:00] <[RP] Jadis> By my... limited knowledge, yes

[12:05:35] <[rp] Ion> interesting

[12:06:06] <[RP] Jadis> I know... the good Doctor Krayn... also had an interest in soul sand

[12:06:16] <[RP] Jadis> He may... be more well versed

[12:06:30] <[rp] Ion> Yes, I am interested in conversing with him too

[12:06:52] <[rp] Ion> He brings knowledge from worlds I am not familiar with

[12:07:35] <[RP] Jadis> How well traveled... you both are... I fear myself... lacking

[12:08:08] <[rp] Ion> This is a very tucked away world, lots of folk seem to stick around here

[12:08:48] <[RP] Jadis> I have... not much traveled this world… either

[12:09:15] <[RP] Jadis> A homebody.... I suppose

[12:09:29] <[rp] Ion> Yes, perhaps

[Ion studies Jadis curiously. Jadis looks down at their tea, fidgeting with the cup.]

[12:10:21] <[rp] Ion> Who taught you your magicks?

[12:10:32] <[RP] Jadis> I am... self taught

[12:11:07] <[rp] Ion> That's fascinating

[12:11:22] <[rp] Ion> Those are some old cards you have

[12:11:30] <[rp] Ion> beautiful things

[12:11:59] <[RP] Jadis> Ah... it is...

[12:12:37] <[RP] Jadis> Some add their own cards.... and then give it to others... so the deck... builds up

[12:13:27] <[rp] Ion> I love to learn the history of decks

[12:13:31] <[RP] Jadis> The deck was... left for me

[12:13:41] <[rp] Ion> oh?

[12:13:51] <[RP] Jadis> I have only seen mine.... but read of the tradition

[12:15:03] <[RP] Jadis> I have... yet to add any cards of my own

[12:15:24] <[RP] Jadis> I think...

[12:15:34] <[rp] Ion> I wouldn't have known, they seem to belong in your hands

[12:16:08] <[RP] Jadis> What a nice... sentiment

[Ion smiles]

[12:17:35] <[RP] Jadis> What about... you? Any objects... of the trade?

[12:18:04] <[rp] Ion> Magicians vary from Witches is in certain ways

[12:18:31] <[rp] Ion> We do work strongly with objects of power, such as the crystals used in warpstones

[12:19:09] <[rp] Ion> but to be a magician is to study magicks and to understand how to work and manipulate it for our technology

[12:19:24] <[RP] Jadis> Fascinating

[12:19:40] <[rp] Ion> such as soul lanterns, an example of magicks in daily use

[12:20:13] <[RP] Jadis> I see...

[12:20:18] <[rp] Ion> The objects I work closely with, I would keep close to my chest

[12:20:31] <[rp] Ion> Power can be a dangerous balance

[12:21:02] <[rp] Ion> But I'm sure you understand the need for equilibrium in this trade

[12:21:10] <[RP] Jadis> Yes... of course

[Jadis tugs their mask a bit, making sure its in place]

[12:21:54] <[rp] Ion> Well, as the sun rises, it must set. Can I do anything for you before you're on your way?

[12:22:38] <[RP] Jadis> No I... quite enjoyed our conversation... but have no further questions for now

[12:23:03] <[RP] Jadis> I have really.... been away too long

[12:23:06] <[rp] Ion> Yes, an absolute pleasure, both the conversation and seeing how you work.

[12:23:18] <[rp] Ion> Good evening to you, fine Mage Degare

[12:23:21] <[RP] Jadis> My thanks

[12:23:31] <[RP] Jadis> Good evening... Miss Ion