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[luredbypower]

[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.]

Comments

[voice]

[luredbypower]

[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.]

[voice]

[trollkiller]

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.

[voice]

[luredbypower]

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.

[voice]

[trollkiller]

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.

[voice]

[luredbypower]

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

[voice]

[trollkiller]

You have talking trees?

[voice]

[luredbypower]

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

[voice]

[trollkiller]

Nope, can't think of any talking trees. Do they have anything interesting to say?

[voice]

[luredbypower]

Almost a bit too chatty. If you let them, they would talk forever, rather like a very annoying person who won't leave you alone.

[voice]

[trollkiller]

And here, I thought they'd be wise. But they just sound like a pain in the ass.

[voice]

[luredbypower]

They are wise and knowledgeable, but also overly chatty. Much like a wise old man, they have some good knowledge to share, but they also reminisce about everything before sharing that.

[voice]

[trollkiller]

I guess once you've heard what you wanted to hear, the best thing to do is make like a tree and leave.

[voice]

[luredbypower]

Definitely. Especially when one has more important things to do than chat with a tree all day.