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[vermified]

To all new arrivals, or simply uninformed residents of the village- just as Winry stated earlier this week, we at the smithy are available for metalworking commissions. Currently we're lacking in projects, so if you have any desire for a weapon or some kind of crafted work, feel free to make a request. I specialize in advanced weaponry design and armor.

Additionally, I... request the advice of anyone who's had difficulty controlling the elements. Whether it is by way of this world's spirits, or your own world's magic- if you found it a challenge, and have since mastered the obstacles that stood in your way, how did you do it?


[Edward's going to be at the smithy for most of the day, working away on some sketches and developing new projects for the future- or present, if he gets no commissions. He's mostly designing new swords and armor.]

Comments

[voice]

[vermified]

It's possible. I'm seeking advice on how to overcome weaknesses. Do you know of methods that are effective in learning to properly contain the elements?

[voice]

[folklorist]

Hm well there are a variety of ways. Seals, communicating with the spirits here has proven quite effective in terms of gaining new elements. As for overcoming such obstacles...it depends on the person's will to do so sometimes. Magic is often both mind and matter the manipulation of the elements comes from a person's willingness to use them.

[voice]

[vermified]

Willpower... hn. It sounds too simple...

[voice]

[folklorist]

For some it is! Others not so much, it all depends on the person I suppose. It also depends on how skilled one is with magic, and if said elements cause an imbalance with your own innate abilities. A mage skilled in fire magic may not take up water readily, but will be good with wind or earth.

[voice]

[vermified]

Unfortunately fire magic doesn't come so easily to wind specialists. [Or at least not ones with tricky glyphs.]

[voice]

[folklorist]

Hm? Really? You're specialized in a certain element then? But that takes away from your ability to learn others is what you're trying to say?

[voice]

[vermified]

I was given the power of wind on the day of my birth. Fire is... an element that has given me trouble for a long time.

[voice]

[folklorist]

[ A thoughtful hum on his end. ] Perhaps there's a way to filter your power and convert it into fire. Something like a specialized piece of clothing, say a glove or some other thing. So when you use a wind spell it'll change into fire spell. [ Another slight pause as he thinks more. ]

Ah--then there's always spells which have a little bit of each element in them. Not too much fire so it'd be ineffective, but just enough to give you a subtle grasp on it. Working with those might help you build up a better tolerance and use of it. You've tried contacting Eferin correct?

[voice]

[vermified]

Such a thing is possible? [Combining spells... it sounds advanced, though. Is it even possible with lunaglyphs? It's hard to imagine.] I've tried contacting the spirits, but we... don't get along. [Two fiery tempers getting together? Not a good idea.]

[voice]

[folklorist]

In theory and practice it's definately possible! As long as the elements do not cancel one another out, of course. Fire and water cannot be mixed--at least not without a very skilled magician. [ Helios' reply will sound a bit dour. ]

I see. Hm. It might make it a bit harder, but I'm certain you'll be able to do it eventually!

[voice]

[vermified]

Perhaps I'll give it some thought and try it. I have little to lose at any rate.

[voice]

[folklorist]

Exactly! You won't know until you try at any rate. And if you'd like some help I'd be glad to offer my assistance in anyway, as I'm sure, would others.

[voice]

[vermified]

I'll give it some consideration. Thank you for your offer, though. [It's often boggling how courteous people are in Luceti- so unselfish. He's not exactly deserving.]

[voice]

[folklorist]

Oh not at all! It's always interesting learning of other world's magic after all. I hope you endeavor goes well!