A few hours into the new Liminal Space

[prolificarse]

I'm certain by now that everyone's noticed by now that the flames of that tree produce different compulsions depending on their colour, if anyone should happen to get too close to them.

What I find more interesting is the fact that the burns appear to heal just as rapidly as the effects wear off. Is rapid recovery from minor injury some new and convenient effect of Liminal Space, or shall we just write that off as this particular breed of fire being more merciful than most?

Comments

[loyalrebel]

I think it is less compulsion and more an emphasis of an emotion associated with that color.

The colors seem to align with those of the magics of Dorolessa. I would advise to avoid the red if possible, the influence of it will likely cause death match level fights between those who already do not get along.

[prolificarse]

The drive to focus and act on the emotions - or lack thereof - involved is what suggests compulsion to me. It isn't just emphasis, it's emphasis to the exclusion of all else.

I'd wondered if those might be the association intended, but I wasn't inclined to burn myself repeatedly in order to find out if they matched the records in your library.

[loyalrebel]

I think we can settle on 'both' in this situation.

It is likely not too different from becoming one of the Colored Cousins was, are you alright after your encounter with the flames?

[prolificarse]

I'll be smelling singed cloth for days, but neither the magic nor the burns were lasting. It was an...interesting experience. Just not one worth self-immolating for.

[fridgeninja]

I could investigate...

[prolificarse]

Would investigation involve mutilation?

[fridgeninja]

Does sticking my thumb count?

[prolificarse]

No, I suppose that's a reasonable bit of experimentation.

[fridgeninja]

Hm.

It's not going away.

[prolificarse]

It's the nature of the fire, then. Pity.

Or possibly it's the distraction...

[fridgeninja]

To test that, I'd have to get burned.

And that's probably a bad idea...

[prolificarse]

Or find something to occupy your attention thoroughly enough that you forget the injury for a few moments. That would be the safer course. And usually the more enjoyable one.

[fridgeninja]

Well... that's not impossible...

It still might be a bad idea.

[prolificarse]

Well, I suppose we'll survive having the mystery linger.

[senpaidol]

Please don't...

[fridgeninja]

If you don't want me to...

[senpaidol]

Experimenting is fine, just don't go lighting yourself on fire.

I'd say "I can't believe I have to say that", but I'm probably going to be telling Naoto something similar too...

[fridgeninja]

I was just going to poke my finger with a pin.

But that's a good precaution.

[amourtician]

Oh. I do wonder if it'd affect me at all— I don't, ah. Usually get burnt easily. But I suppose the Trumps might consider that not fun enough, eh, darling?

[prolificarse]

I wouldn't expect magical mind-altering fire to behave like the normal sort, no.

For all we know, the intensity of the burns could just as easily depend on how intensely you typically feel the emotions they cause.

[amourtician]

Oh, there's a thought.

Ah, care to help me investigate, darling? I promise I'll be the one sticking my hand in the actual flame, if burns bother you. They, ah. Bother me less than is average, so it'd be no trouble.

[prolificarse]

Injury bothers me. It's dreadfully inconvenient.

But if you're intending to try your luck with the flames anyway, I supose I ought to come along to observe - and keep a healing cantrip or two ready in case things go awry.

[And a few disabling spells ready, in case things go really awry.]

[amourtician]

Pfft. I'll be fine. But, ah, your assistance is appreciated nonetheless.

How good are you at taking notes? I can't do it one-handed, much less next to a flame—

[prolificarse]

Note-taking is only one of my many gifts.

[There's a trace of humour there, if a ragged one.]

[amourtician]

Wonderful! It's settled, then. Come find me as soon as you're able, dearest!

[prolificarse]

Unless this tree is even larger than it appears to be, I'll be along shortly.