> >Even they aren't so savage as to just kill hundreds of millions on a whim. > > Anything for the greater good. The Sakari have no such compunctions which, at times, can be a problem. It's too impersonal though, for the Draconians. They'd never just blow everything up unless they truly thought victory was out of reach. They prefer to see their enemies fall before them- and let them have honor in their death- than just to mercilessly and impersonally blow them all to hell.

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand here come the Code Geass references. There's gonna be a lot of those so long as Duck doesn't decide to change things up again.

Hey Queen Raidne, Can I have some Draconians drop in? They might loot and pillage, though, or at least try to.

Sure! The whole point of the inns between worlds is to make more contact (preferrably friendly) happen. Though if you start a fight, there'll probably be mercenaries/bouncers of some form.

Hey guys So recently I was asked by Durandal about restrictions on magic, and thinking about it I have really no clue as to how to settle that as I feel any decision I would make would piss of the majority, I have decided to do the following. I kindly request what you guys would see as a reasonable restrictions, after that I will assemble a poll with varying degrees of restrictions, and then let you vote to see what you think is best.

> Hey Queen Raidne, > > Can I have some Draconians drop in? They might loot and pillage, though, or at least try to. > Sure! The whole point of the inns between worlds is to make more contact (preferrably friendly) happen. Though if you start a fight, there'll probably be mercenaries/bouncers of some form. Hmm... I think I'll have to have a few Abh discover these things. Mainly whichever one the Draconians go to pillage.

> > Hey Queen Raidne, > > > > Can I have some Draconians drop in? They might loot and pillage, though, or at least try to. > > > Sure! The whole point of the inns between worlds is to make more contact (preferrably friendly) happen. Though if you start a fight, there'll probably be mercenaries/bouncers of some form. > > Hmm... > > I think I'll have to have a few Abh discover these things. Mainly whichever one the Draconians go to pillage. I didn't read your app. What're the specialties and abilities of the Abh?

> Hey guys > > So recently I was asked by Durandal about restrictions on magic, and thinking about it I have really no clue as to how to settle that as I feel any decision I would make would piss of the majority, I have decided to do the following. I kindly request what you guys would see as a reasonable restrictions, after that I will assemble a poll with varying degrees of restrictions, and then let you vote to see what you think is best. It should be axed from the RP entirely.

> > Hey guys > > > > So recently I was asked by Durandal about restrictions on magic, and thinking about it I have really no clue as to how to settle that as I feel any decision I would make would piss of the majority, I have decided to do the following. I kindly request what you guys would see as a reasonable restrictions, after that I will assemble a poll with varying degrees of restrictions, and then let you vote to see what you think is best. > > It should be axed from the RP entirely. > > That is a completely unacceptable option, the theme of this RP includes fantasy, so I shall not. Edit:This poll has ended. And on regards to this poll, it has to do with something in the main RP. However since both RPs are set in the same universe we decided that people here should have a vote as well. If you already voted in the main RP, do not vote here. I am requesting a yes vote, and the poll is anonymous.

Magic. What would a high fantasy world be without it? Not much other than standard realistic fiction. On the other hand we have science-fiction, a world where technological wonders are prime. Then there is science fantasy. It's very difficult to combine the two genres successfully as each retains inherent values that may conflict with that of the other. The most important aspect of blending the two is describing some sort of magic or other supernatural force in such a way that it fits in with the story well. That's the problem we have: how do we integrate magic? One way this conundrum could be resolved is by simply saying magic can do whatever the user desires. While the simplest solution it presents problems. If magic can simply be bent to the user's will, what is to stop a particularly strong person from utilizing the character in such a way that others could not counter. For this reason we must have limitations of some sort. But what kind of limitations? Should magic be restricted to such an extent that it can only be employed for paltry uses and illusions, accessed by a few weak users that hold almost no control over the source? Such heavy-handedness would make magic almost non-existant in the RP and therefore remove the 'fantasy' status. There must be some sort of middle ground and to that I think it should lean more towards a free-form magic in which the user can determine what happens to an extent. Magic in and of itself should be an infinite supply of some sort, similar to the Force in Star Wars or True Source in the Wheel of Time series, or based upon self-filling magical reserves. If the former is chosen then there would need to be some way to limit the amount of magic one should be able to use, most likely via physical taxation as more of the magical energy is used. It is my personal preference that magic should be based off of a central source and users limited by inherent magical strength, having a predetermined magical endurance to which they can grow, most people having little to no such reserve with a minority being able to utilize magic. With source out of the way we come to how magic should actually be utilized. As stated earlier I believe it should take a more free-form approach. This does not mean however that there aren't limitations. Magical 'spells' should, in my opinion, be complex or semi-complex weaves of different types of magical energy, specific combinations required for a desired result. Such learning would limit magic to whatever the user could form. One must also address strength. Too powerful and magic supplants technology, too weak and it is no longer important. It is of my opinion that the very highest end magical users, nigh-immortal creatures and similar beings, should have magical abilities that can affect situations on a planetary scale. This does not mean that magic cannot be used to affect a distant part of the galaxy rather that the maximum area of effect should be no larger than a planet a few times larger than Earth. In this way magic can still be used powerfully but in a localized area, making its use more specific in nature. In short, magic should be drawn from a universal pool, each person having some sort of natural magical 'storage' of varying size, most undetectable. Magic should take a more free-form structure, users being able to utilize said magic to 'weave' spells that they have learned. Strength of said spells should never exceed a planetary effect.

Very excellent and I will go ahead and create a poll, I have a few ideas as to how to do things. Edit:Poll Over. 5 Options, if there is a tie between two or three at the end I will act as a tie-breaker, otherwise I will not vote in the matter. I am in the Chatzy as well, if anyone wants to join me.

KeyGuyPerson: Did you just *summon* a Fairy onto your starship and then leave me to explain how and why it happened? ...I love it. This is the best present **ever**. <3

I sent you a PM, my Queen!

> I didn't read your app. What're the specialties and abilities of the Abh? Well, they can link up to computers naturally. They also have the insane willpower of the humans, and certain individuals are magic sensitive, though that sensitivity manifests oddly in the Abh and normal humans. These magic sensitive individuals cannot use magical powers like telekinesis, and cannot cast traditional spells. However, it tends to give them certain personality traits, like individuality, determination, and things of that nature. Passive abilities are also granted, extreme pain tolerance being the only one I've ever shown IC (The character being Praskoviya Lovisa). Often, these abilities are not always there, instead being "activated" through some event. For Praskoviya, it was when she saved the Federal soldiers in Sibera. There will be an Abh character with this magic sensitivity, and given the events that have recently taken place, you can probably guess who it is.

While I know I have things I need to respond to, I do not feel like posting right now. I apologize.

Magic should be drawn from a universal source, with users have pools of mana that are limited and regenerate over time. Effects should never go beyond a planetary scale, with users weaving together layers to preform more complex spells. Magic and Technology are for the most part equal, with magic being used to boost technology and visa versa. This was the winning option, so now this is how it works.

Wrong thread, disregard

School just started today; expect delayed postings from me as I adjust. I expect the adjustment period to last a week, after which whatever rate I'm posting will probably stabilize somewhere lower than previously. [hider="Haha, like *these* work"]There's a slim, tiny chance that I may need to drop out.[/hider]

Finnegan's Tradehouse is your creation- and you've done next to nothing with it! Where is Finnegan! I demand to speak with him!

Sorry Wilson. Forgot to mention that the missiles came from the direction of her ship.