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[astralera]

Hello, I am Era.

While there is finally a medical clinic available, if anyone finds themselves in need of treatment and would prefer the aid of healing magicks, you are more than welcome to contact me.



I have a few questions pertaining to an unrelated topic, if anyone is both willing and able to answer.

» How does one plan a wedding?

» What are the customary traditions one expects to see at a wedding?

» What do you like most about weddings, if anything?


My thanks for any insight you may provide me.

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[the4united]

You have healing magic? Really?

[Don't mind him completely ignoring the actual questions asked. The excitement of the magic has pretty much blinded him to everything else.]

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[astralera]

I do, yes. The discipline of healing magic I specialize in does not have the raw potency of some others, but it offers a great deal more utility whilst on the battlefield.

I also began learning some modern (21st century Earth) medical techniques, so when injuries are too severe for restorative spells alone I am able to use a mix of techniques if need be.

[the4united]

There's more than one type? I guess that make sense since there are so many other types of magic, but I'd always thought of healing magic as just that "healing magic."

Hmm. That's really cool! I don't know a lot of magicians that combine magic and physical abilities. Although most of the mages I know are battle mages.

[astralera]

There are many different disciplines of magic, each with its own particular specialty. For healing in particular there are three separate branches that I am aware of.

There is only so much that restorative magic can do. It speeds up the body's natural healing ability to varying degrees, and while a powerful healer can do much more with their spells, a severe wound will still require a chirurgeon's aid. In general, healers can cure minor wounds, greatly improve moderate wounds, and help stave off death by an otherwise fatal wound until the wounded can be treated in hospital.

Where I am from, all mages can be battle mages. Personally, I find the most effective method of healing to be preventing the need to heal in the first place.

[the4united]

Oh, I know there are different disciplines of magic, I just didn't know there were different disciplines of healing magic specifically. When I get home I'll have to see if we have multiple versions of it too. I haven't really met a lot of healing mages.

Are there... I'm not even sure how to phrase it without it sounding stupid. Healing magic specific spells that are used for battle? Or is it common practice where you're from to know multiple types of magic?

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[astralera]

Where I am from, disciplines of magic are not divided by what effects their spells have, but by how their spells are formed, and which elemental aspect they utilize.

Thaumaturges use the elements of fire, ice, and lightning to power their spells, whilst conjurers channel earth, air, and water.

They are both mages, and with the proper training most would be able to learn the other discipline.

Some may struggle, as every living creature has its unique elemental affinities. Humankind and its ilk are elementally neutral as a general rule, but one individual may struggle to channel their aether (magic, life energy; all interchangeable terms in my realm) into a curative spell, yet be able to form a fire spell as easy as breathing.

A better example may be to liken it to athletes who run track — a marathon runner and a sprinter both can run, but cannot both run in the same way. In theory a sprinter could run marathons with training, or a marathon runner could sprint, though various factors may interefere.

Just as some people have genetic dispositions that aid or hinder them in sport, so too can the same be said for magic. One well-known example is the link between one's heritage and their stores of expendable aether, though there are always outliers.


So I suppose the short answer would be that no, there are no specific offense-focused healing spells. However, each healing discipline has its own unique offensive spells.

Conjurers can lift stone and manipulate air into powerful attacking spells. Astrologians can utilize celestial aether in the same way, though admittedly I know little about it.

I am a Scholar, which is a branch of arcanima that focuses on healing and defense rather than strictly offense. My younger brother created his own unique form of healing magic based upon similar concepts, which goes to prove that there is always new innovation to be made.

Apologies for rambling — I've a keen interest in the topic. My natural affinity tends to favour healing, but I've equal aptitude in the other disciplines I've dabbled in as well.

[firstbump]

Hearty food, often brought by guests, and music good enough for dancing. Nothing too formal. Then everyone keeps the party going when the newlyweds go off to... well, you know. Simple but lively.

[Also he's already told her all of this, but he wants people to not start getting too big of grandiose ideas of a super fancy wedding.]

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[astralera]

Actually, I'm not quite so sure that I know. What is it that newlyweds go off to do, hm?

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[firstbump]

I am NOT putting that where everyone can see it.

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[astralera]

So it's something for my eyes only then, is it?

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[firstbump]

Aye. Something just for all your senses and yours alone.

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[astralera]

One moment there is a perfect emoji

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[astralera]

👀

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[thekingsshield]

Thanks for letting us know, Era.

As for weddings, I've been to a handful, but the one that sticks out in my mind is when the King and Queen got married. I wasn't really in the planning, but I me and Donald were both the Best Man for the King, since we're his best friends.

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[astralera]

You are most welcome, Goofy. I hope it will never be of use to you, but I will always be a call away should you require it.

What does a best man do?

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[thekingsshield]

Lots of things! We held a little shindig for the three of us and got him presents, and then on the big day, we helped the King get ready! Made sure his outfit fit and helped get rid of his nerves. Then came the wedding party, where we made big speeches and then had a real good time eating all that yummy food!

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[astralera]

That sounds lovely. I am certain you and all those in attendance have countless wonderful memories from that day.

Did the Queen have something similar to a best man as well?

And may I ask what the topic of the speeches were?

[ She is very sure she doesn't want any of those, but if it's something the attendees would enjoy... ]

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[thekingsshield]

We talked about the three of us growing up together - me, Donald, and the King. And how about what a great guy the King is, and how much we knew he loves the Queen.

As for the Queen, she got a Maid of Honor. She did the same stuff for Queen that we did for the King - she was already her Lady In Waiting, so she already knew what to do!

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[astralera]

This is useful information, thank you.

[iustaegis]

[ On her side of the communicator, she immediately beams at reading the text. Era is asking about a wedding!! Pyra wonders— one with Ardbert, or perhaps someone else is getting married? Either way, it’s exciting! And lovely. ]

Era!

I’m sorry I don’t know much in ways of planning a wedding, but I believe it starts with picking a date and guests. Friends, loved ones, family... All of those one cares about.

Customary traditions vary, wouldn’t they? Even down to the garbs worn, especially when it comes to cultural or religious practices. [ In her own world, they differed between each Titan. ] But from what I’ve seen, there is always some sort of food and drink at the wedding celebration, and gifts given to the couple.

What I personally like most about weddings are seeing the couple in love, and how happy everyone might be.

[astralera]

Hello, Pyra.

Friends, family, food, flowers, festivities, and formal wear seem to be the most commonplace customs, but it is as you say — there is a great deal of variance to be found in those things.

Thank you for the answer. I think the most important thing in the end is that everyone is happy.

[iustaegis]

The couple being the most happy, too! [ Not that happiness can be measured, but-- ] I've heard of some brides and grooms being people-and-family-pleasers. While that's good, what makes them happiest at their wedding is also good! Such as, if they wanted their wedding less formal, or they wanted an ice-cream cake instead of a regular cake, or even if they wanted everyone to wear hats! I do think what they want for their wedding is very important.

[astralera]

[ That's all well and good, but the thing that really catches her attention is— ]

Ice-cream cake?

A cake made out of ice cream?

[iustaegis]

Exactly! Two good things in one! And just like the layers of a cake, you can layer the ice cream to different flavors, or have a layer of cake in between.

There's a whole realm of possibilities when you include ice cream!

[astralera]

But it would just melt.

[ As if the magic of refrigeration and, well, magic, does not exist to prevent just such a thing. ]

It seems impractical for a wedding, yet delightfully refreshing in most other cases where it can be returned to the ice box posthaste.

[ She's absolutely going to see if she can order one from Lup ASAP. You don't need a wedding or a party to get a cake! ]