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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.

Comments

[astralera]

If this magical talent allowed the mages to draw energy from around them to form their spells, rather than an internal well of magic, it would be plausible that something was influencing their minds the more they used their magic.

But I really could not say. I don't believe people are cruel by nature, just easily misguided.

[the4united]

I don't think any of this is cruelty. Not in any true sense. The initial misunderstandings, arrogance, and prejudice has simply grown and expanded with every generation.

[astralera]

Cruelty stems from all of those things. That does not necessarily mean it is intended to be so, but it is difficult to explain that to those on the receiving end.

[the4united]

Most of the cruelty I see is intentional. Much of it is driven by misunderstanding, but that doesn't make it less intentional.

[astralera]

Most cruelties I've witnessed have been upon the battlefields of war, and as consequence of the desperation to survive.

The worst atrocities I've seen have stemmed from those in positions of power over others. So often they are filled with greed; the need for more. That inflated sense of purpose that comes from their authority and the near blind faith so many have in them.

But it all differs from region to region and world to world, and one can ever truly understand another's choices unless they've walked in their shoes.

Perhaps one day, the mages of your world will come to realize that their truest potential will only ever be found at the side of their brothers. Until then, I am sorry you and your ilk are so divided.

[the4united]

[That's literally what his job is, to unite all of the magicians, and it's definitely not going well.]

That's what the general goal is, but we've been working toward that goal for generations.

[astralera]

Do you have a unifying cause? Unless there is an immediate benefit to them, most factions will not agree to an alliance.

[the4united]

Alliance is pretty far in the future, if it ever happens. Tolerance is more what we're working for.

[astralera]

My experiences only extend to alliances of necessity, which then develops into camaraderie.

All that I can offer is hope that one day things will change for your world. Just continue ever forward, and carve a path for others to follow.

[the4united]

That's what I'm doing as well. Hoping.

[astralera]

Keep that with you always, even in the darkest of times. Hope is what changes the world.