I Cast Spell Of Go Sleep 🪄✨✨🛌💤

Suns and moons pass. Streak in the ring finger. Smudge on the pinky. A full-handed block at the cost of three nails of paint. A hit on his master, and he hoots in delight until the master points out the unguarded toe whose polish is now streaked across the master's robe.

Days pass in frustration and exhaustion. By day 40, he has every digit of his acutely in his mind's eye. He senses the master's attack, ducks, dodges, all fingers all toes all himself, aware, and he strikes with his wooden sword.

It connects with the master. The master pauses. The trainee raises his left hand into view--5 digits of flawless sunflower yellow. His left foot. His right foot. And finally his right hand, raised in triumph.

The master smiles. "You have passed. I have just one more technique to teach you."

We had dinner, found a bard playing tunes at a bar, but then she said we should go back to her place.

You look sleepless... get some rest I'll stand guard.

I'm ready for the Blue Moon Ball!

(Pixel Art lol)

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How to Maintain Your Magic Accessories: an overview for novice mages

Many spellcasters-to-be imagine how exciting life will be once they've acquired some skills and a wand, but very few picture the everyday upkeep of said wand. That's why we at the Mage Guidance Department created this guide: to spread awareness so that prospective mages can know what to expect when choosing a life of magic. It's not all fun and mind games—it's a commitment to care!

(This is my piece for Dottolus' Dotnomicon: Grimoire of Wonders, a magic book zine organized by @dotzines. Below the cut are the static versions. It was fun to play with the idea of a book with magically shifting content!)

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your. incantantaions. are. impressive.

people are bewildered and amazed by your magical abilities, even if you don't hear people talking about them.

your spells are potent. they are influential on their environment.

your robes are lavish, and they are not overly gaudy. your brain is lying to you.

Thank you for your gracious gift, weary traveler.

I offer a mix of advices and talismans to guard your safe passage through this trial.

1) Get enough sleep as best you can, even when it feels like you don’t have time. Your body and mind need it, and you are doing your mind a disservice when you rob it of rest in an attempt to meet deadlines or cram. It’s easy to sacrifice sleep in an attempt to make better efforts, but that way lies burnout and madness.

2) I offer you Putty of Focus. By kneading this small putty in your hand as you puzzle through devious tricks and essays, you may find it easier to focus on the task at hand. IRL I suggest “thinking putty” or silly putty, but really any small squishy object will do

3) Elixir of Focus (coffee/tea) and Elixir of Restoration (water, flavored if you can prefer) In moderation, a touch of caffeine is helpful. However you must stay hydrated and remember that it’s a diuretic (it makes you pee) so please balance the 2

req'd by @acidhydra101

who's out here ordering business cards for their tower