Markus considered what she said as she spoke up and reviewed the notes. This ritual had been a problem for him; it was like a bad itch because it was so incomplete. It would primarily allow him to circle back to the previous ritual, refine it, and perfect it. He knew one of his most significant flaws was his desire, his need, to perfect his craft, whatever it was. Though, in the past, it had served him well as an engineer. He only hoped it served him well as an arcanist.
When she spoke up, he listened intently, taking in her feedback and suggestions. It made sense the Exchange would only want the best. Markus didn't take the suggestion negatively; he was glad it sounded like their standards were high. The suggestion of crafting something for himself wasn't a bad one. He often develops applications and designs mechanics to help him in his day-to-day life. He wondered what he would find helpful, and it took time for him to really consider it.
“That makes sense. This is more of a passion project, an itch, one I am happy to return to with more knowledge,” Markus gestured for his journal and flipped it to some of the first set of notes he ever took. “This was my first ritual; I am quite interested in nullification and dispelling. Frankly, I am unsure if this ritual worked as intended.” Markus let her read it if she wanted. The ritual was a superficial area of nullification, which would act much like an interference frequency for radio waves. However, the problem was that it only worked so long as the circle was active and undisturbed; it would quickly burn through the energy source and end the effect.
“I suppose an item that could protect against unwanted influence or magic would be useful, or perhaps a one-time-use blast, like a magic E.M.P.,” Markus said while debating the merits. “Though not any simpler, after all, I assume I would need to know the magic, expect it, or already be under its influence to then nullify it.” Markus contemplated the logistics and leaned back in his chair, allowing it to tilt on two legs. “Any thoughts or suggestions?”
When she spoke up, he listened intently, taking in her feedback and suggestions. It made sense the Exchange would only want the best. Markus didn't take the suggestion negatively; he was glad it sounded like their standards were high. The suggestion of crafting something for himself wasn't a bad one. He often develops applications and designs mechanics to help him in his day-to-day life. He wondered what he would find helpful, and it took time for him to really consider it.
“That makes sense. This is more of a passion project, an itch, one I am happy to return to with more knowledge,” Markus gestured for his journal and flipped it to some of the first set of notes he ever took. “This was my first ritual; I am quite interested in nullification and dispelling. Frankly, I am unsure if this ritual worked as intended.” Markus let her read it if she wanted. The ritual was a superficial area of nullification, which would act much like an interference frequency for radio waves. However, the problem was that it only worked so long as the circle was active and undisturbed; it would quickly burn through the energy source and end the effect.
“I suppose an item that could protect against unwanted influence or magic would be useful, or perhaps a one-time-use blast, like a magic E.M.P.,” Markus said while debating the merits. “Though not any simpler, after all, I assume I would need to know the magic, expect it, or already be under its influence to then nullify it.” Markus contemplated the logistics and leaned back in his chair, allowing it to tilt on two legs. “Any thoughts or suggestions?”