At the very beginning of the Majesty's Jaunt

[bigbookofd]

This is Ringabel, and I seem to be quite myself. Who else is in possession of their true memories?

I've found myself outside of the curtain wall of a castle on a floating isle. I smell brimstone and saltpeter, and there's a fleet of airships here coming from the direction of the rising sun.

Yet we're among cheering and laughing children barely old enough to lift a sword, and the mood is jovial. What have we stepped into this time?

I'd like to know what I can so as to avoid drawing undue attention to myself. Fortunately, a Black Mage's robes seem to be in fashionable style here, so my first mistake was not fatal.

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[grimjeaper]

Welp.

Yeah, no, this is definitely magic. Those fish are well beyond what engineered physics is capable of. Even in my own world something like that would require some kind of visible engine, or at least, well. Magic. I know the guy who helped invent elevators and even this would be beyond him.

If this is a school, though, it's gotta have a library. I'm definitely gonna try and scope that out.

[bigbookofd]

If you're a student, best to ask a teacher after formal introductions. They'll probably be delighted that you're being so serious about learning.

Do report what you find - I don't have any similar identification on me, and am the proper age to be a teacher. Or more likely one of the people sweeping confetti off the grounds.

[grimjeaper]

I'll make sure to, don't worry. Researching new worlds is kind of my thing.

Not used to having so little time for it, but I think I'll manage.

[Which means no sleeping for this bird.]

[bigbookofd]

Touch base with Dakki and Zed when you can. They've memories of their echoes - the people they'd likely Infiltrate as here, those most like them in this universe. They'll be able to help you with etiquette and culture.

...Dakki more than Zed, I've gathered.

[grimjeaper]

I've had, uh. An Encounter with Zed.

[So he understands to a degree.]

I'll ask Dakki.