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[Upon first waking up in Luceti, Hugo's first thought was that he knew Dalles was full of it. Of course it would be too easy for the Darkling leader's words to have been true and he could try out the demonic essence without any drawbacks. No, instead he seems to have found himself somewhere else, with his powers being lessened, his clothing, wand, and equipment being missing and a set of wings that are just hideous looking to him. Though more hideous because they look so much like the spell Dalles used to transfer the essence to him.

He did take the time to investigate the book left nearby him with his name on it. He hadn't any books on him at the time, but it was curious and some initial tests showed it wasn't demonic and safe for him to touch. Some time allowed him to find the guide and other entries by residents and get an idea of what was going on. Though he wasn't convinced fully yet that this had nothing to do with Dalles' schemes. In fact, Hugo was fully expecting to be ambushed by the Darklings as he tried to gather his things. At the very least it appeared he could still use the Eyes of Fact and his magic even now, so he wasn't defenseless.

His unease lessened as he found his things without any ambushes and the people he saw were just going about their own business and everything the book said appeared to be true so far. He went ahead and found a place to stay until he could figure out a way back to the tower or to Ys after he had tried the Lila Shell to get in touch with Eolia and found it didn't work here, the same with the Crystal.]

[And now that Hugo has settled in mostly and has had time to get his things and mull over the information he found in the guide and the journal, he has a few questions he'd like to ask.

So he writes a message in nice neat cursive.]

I am a new arrival here, a "New Feather" as ones like myself seem to be called. My name is Hugo Fact. I appreciate the information given in the guide, but I have a question. What is known about the origin of the magic and spirits here? I do not mind hearing theories if that is all that there is.

And then if there are any here who call themselves Darklings, please do go ahead and get your threats, mockery and strange comments out of the way now. I would much rather get it over with than have to wait for the pleasure of your company.

-Hugo Fact

[Also feel free to catch him as he explores the village, namely the shops and library.]

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Actually not much. I-I've had a few theories of my own about them but really there's no written books or h-history about them at all. T-Typical though spirits like these are usually connected to the planet they inhabit. S-So maybe they're just, ah, p-projections of the planet itself...

[ Because Helios is one of those people who thinks the planet is actually a living entity in and of itself. ]

Not much tends to imply there is some knowledge of their origin. And spirit can have many implications to it. But it appears they are more a part of the planet and not the spirit of a resident long gone?

True there's so many differing types of spirits, and give the nature of this world we hardly know if this is typical or atypical of them. But I'm not sure if these spirits are past users of filial magic. That could certainly be the case however. It would make sense, given how strange and different this place's afterlife seems to be, but they don't have a distinctive shape or form so it's hard to tell really.

But the Guide claims death isn't permanent. Would that not imply there is no afterlife here?

That's true enough, it's not permanent. But there's the period between when someone passes and when they're brought back. Where exactly do, ah, people go then if not the afterlife...

[ Helios has died twice so far and yet he couldn't remember any of the time from when he died to the point where he got back. It was strange, really, thinking about it. ]

If they come back, can they not speak of the experience?

[Sorry Helios, Hugo is a bit blunt at times.]

[ Helios winces on his end knowing that the other has no idea that he himself has died. It's a legitimate question at least and Helios wonders about it himself. ] I...I don't know. It might be different for everyone. I'm not sure...people would want to either.

[And Hugo will file that away as something to ask about if he finds someone more willing to talk. He knows that it often just takes the right price to get someone to give information.] It is interesting that more isn't know when there are those who can speak of it. About the closest I came in my world was seeing a specter of one of the recently departed in my world.

So your world has ghosts and spirits then as well? I know some places don't. Most of the time they...don't make their presence known in my world. Only to some people. They're not like the spirits here where they'll openly allow anyone to feel their presence.

[ Not usually at least. Ghosts and spirits in his own world are a bit shy and awkward when it comes to interactions. ]

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[written] I am so sorry for the slow! Dx

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[written] No worries, I've been a bit slow as well!

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We've heard that the spirits are not native to this world, but they've been a part of it for so long that no one has any details on where they originated from. Most of our knowledge in regard to them stems from our experiences and encounters with them in this world.

Is it known at all how long they have been here?

It was implied that it's been centuries, but the organization hasn't been one to readily dispense dates in regard to them.

[Hugo quickly refers back to the guide to doublecheck what is meant by organization, and sees it is the Malnosso. So much to learn right away, though it is nothing compared to his own training.]

And despite the lack of information, there is no known drawback then?

By 'drawbacks', what are you referring to exactly? [There's only one very specific incident she could mention, but it also depends on what he means.]

Any negative effect on the user or those around him or her. For instance, in my world our source of magic created demons that ended up attacking us.

Was it a form of summoning magic?

There was only one major incident that coincided with a shift effect that took place about three years ago.

It isn't. There are people who took advantage of the demons and learned to control and summon them, but this was after the demons already were created.

But this incident you speak of, was it the one mentioned in the guide about possession?

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Apparently, what you see is what you get with this place. No one's been around long enough to know about where those spirits came from. [Though, now that he thinks about it...] I wonder what they'd say if you asked them yourself?

[It still is taking some getting used to the fact that the book talks, even if it is not much different from talking to a shell, but he'll use voice back.]

I truly would have thought someone would have thought of asking them by now.

[Though not such a bad idea. If they can be understood somehow, perhaps they have some ways of expressing such. At least it all seems mostly safe, not like the magic of his world that ended up creating demons.]

Oh, I'm sure they have. Not everyone here is a complete and total idiot. But I would think that it'd be nice to hear the answer for yourself.

It's good to hear that there are only some among the unintelligent. Still, it would be interesting to compare what I hear to what others hear.

If you hear anything at all. From what I've heard, communicating with the spirits is less like talking and more like some weird telepathic business.

Then it may be no different than speaking with either of the Roda Trees. They can speak human language, but with telepathy.

You have talking trees?

Both Roda Trees can speak as they were created by the Goddesses. Is there nothing like that in your world then?

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