Second Weaving: Bel Tine. [Action/Written]

[agelesseyes]

[Moiraine has spent the last month or so settling into her home and practically living out of the library. She's scoured every book she can possibly find on her own world, history, magic, even stories and fables and parables from other worlds. Some of it's been useful, like giving her ideas for new ways to wield the Power, while others have proven to be nothing more than idle time spent with her nose buried in a book.

But today is a bit different. In the Westlands, it would be about the proper time for Bel Tine, and doing anything that even resembled work was all but forbidden on such a day. Besides, it's been a while since she truly had the time for personal enjoyment, and there are few things Moiraine Damodred likes more than riding and with no pressing matters to attend to, she'll stop by the stables to saddle and bridle Aldieb before taking the white mare out for a good long ride through the spring air. She'll be riding down to the southern lake and back at a fairly easy pace, just enjoying a trot through the forest before returning to town. During the afternoon she can be seen around House 27, opening up windows and doing a bit of sweeping outside to keep the place neat and tidy. Siuan...is not the best for such things, and that was one little bit of custom she was willing to break in order to have a clean home.

During the evening, the Aes Sedai can be found at Good Spirits, thinking on things that have occurred since the last Bel Tine. She'll be sitting at a corner table, sipping a drink slowly throughout the night. She's more than happy for company, anyone coming over greeted with a smile.

Sometime during the afternoon, she sends out a Written message as well, more for her own curiosity than anything.]

Good Day Luceti,

I understand that this was a long winter for the land here, but I for one am glad to know that spring has finally arrived. In my world, the first few weeks of spring are when the celebration of Bel Tine occurs. A festival for young love, the end of winter, prayers for a good harvest and new beginnings. Are there any such celebrations in your own worlds for the coming of spring?

Secondly, I am seeking a partner for a little bit of exercise. I fear I have fallen out of practice with my staff and I should like to find someone to train my reflexes back to where they should be.

And finally, I should like to thank whoever manages the stables here. I greatly appreciate your services in tending to Aldieb, as is she. If there is some way I might repay you, I would be more than willing to offer my help however I can.

Regards,

Moiraine.

[Even here, she still pointedly leaves off her House name, for reasons known only to Siuan.]


(ooc: Catch Moiraine anywhere! In town, at the stables, down by the lake, in the woods, at the bar!)

Comments

[Written]

[agelesseyes]

It does sound similar, and would be if you removed two 'A's.

Though, magic in celebrations is frowned on. Is that not so in your own world?

And forgive me for all of the questions, but Sidhe balls?

[Written]

[abjurer]

No-one really cares how you celebrate, honestly, as long as no-one gets hurt. And Bealtaine is a time of year when big spells are easiest so it makes sense to take advantage.

It's okay. Uh, the Sidhe? Faeries? My country has an alliance with them. My family helped broker that alliance so we try to kep up good relations.

[Written]

[agelesseyes]

Your weaves spells come in seasonal varieties? [She's still getting used to the idea of magic not of the Power.]

I'm afraid I'm not familiar with faeries. I assume they are some manner of being in your world?

[Written]

[abjurer]

Not exactly. Bealtaine is a time when barriers between worlds are thin. New beginnings. There's just more power around to draw on, more belief to make it work, especially if you're appealing to a god or spirit.

Yeah, the Sidhe are... they're called the Fair Folk by some people. A lot of them are very powerful. Especially with magic.

[Written]

[agelesseyes]

Interesting. It's not something that occurs in my own world, but I suppose I should be getting used to how things like that go.

As for these Sidhe, your family is on good terms with them, and they are all skilled in spellcraft, yes? Which...might lead me to the conclusion that magic is well regarded in your world? Or that you yourself know of it?

Forgive me, if I am being too nosy.

[Written]

[abjurer]

We have an understanding. And some blood in common. They're very skilled at spellcraft. It's like breathing to them, an inherent thing.

Magic is mostly either accepted or ignored these days. Practitioners are free to do what they want, within the bounds of mortal law. And yeah, I'm a mage. Most of my family are.

[Written]

[agelesseyes]

Interesting. And...in your world there are no negative side effects to using magic as a man?

[Written]

[abjurer]

Uh... no. I never thought magic was gender specific.

[Written]

[agelesseyes]

Different worlds seem to have different rules from what I'm used to. Forgive my ignorance.

[Written]

[abjurer]

No! No, it's fine. Just... not anything I've really considered.

[Written]

[agelesseyes]

It seems I still have much to learn about other realities then. I suppose it's hard, setting aside preconceived notions in a place like this.

May I ask your name? I am Moiraine.

[Written]

[abjurer]

I guess. I keep expecting people to react certain ways to stuff and then they don't.

Max. Pleased to meet you.

[Written]

[agelesseyes]

That seems to be my trouble as well. I've found very few here who react poorly to the idea of "magic" at least. It is not always so in my own world.

I find it a little refreshing.

And it is well to meet you too, Max.

[Written]

[abjurer]

There's a lot of places where magic is fairly common, it seems like. Or where there's no bad feelings towards it anyway. It's definitely interesting, and there's a whole lot of different types to learn about.

[Written]

[agelesseyes]

There are indeed.

Would it be untoward to ask you about yours?

[Written]

[abjurer]

No, go ahead! I mean, you'll probably get sick of me pretty soon. I could ramble about that stuff for ages.

[Voice]

[agelesseyes]

[She changes over to voice, presumably to do notes. Her voice has a musical Cairhienen accent to it, cool and collected]

How does it work? Do you draw on an outside source, or is it from within?

[Voice]

[abjurer]

[He's happy enough to switch to voice for this.]

My magic is innate. It's all on me, or the universe at large. I don't like tying myself to anyone else.

[Voice]

[agelesseyes]

So you draw power from your own body? Or...some cosmic force?

[Voice]

[abjurer]

From my body for the most part. You can use latent energy from your surroundings but it isn't so easy. It's not in any form you can really use raw.

[Voice]

[agelesseyes]

Does it ever need replenishment? Can you run out?

[Voice]

[abjurer]

Of course. You get tired when you get tired, same as if you were running. Bigger spells take more energy.

[Voice]

[agelesseyes]

Interesting. Can you see the spells of others?

[Voice]

[abjurer]

I can see magic if I focus on it, yeah. Ranges from pretty to horrifying, depending on the spell.

[Voice]

[agelesseyes]

Would you care to do an experiment, then?