magic info-gathering

[warpandweft]

So! Alucard's special skill is that he is able, roughly speaking, to see magic even when it's not actively being performed. He can see whether or not someone has magical abilities, he can see the after effects of spells even if there isn't actually any visible evidence of them, he can see spellwork and curses and natural sources of magic. They all show up as different colors to him (for example, his world's version of inherent magic in people shows up as auras of green and blue) depending on what the context is.

Because of that, this is a small information gathering poll to determine what Alucard might see when he looks at characters who have something to do with magic (in an ongoing way).

<b>character name</b> <b>what sort of interaction do they have with magic?</b> i.e., are they a mage/wizard/magical being themselves? are they affected by magic in some way? do they carry magical items on them regularly? <b>if they've got magical talent themselves, please describe their abilities in as little or as much detail as you'd like:</b> (this helps me determine what colors Alucard might see their aura as <b>if they're affected by a spell or carry objects affected by spells, describe those too:</b> also, please let me know how comfortable you are with Alucard being able to figure out what those spells/curses/what-have-you do. Given that it's not his native magic, I'm fine with him being unable to decipher any of it, having him be able to vaguely guess, or being able to completely figure out what's going on as necessary.

thanks!

Comments

[noprophecies]

character name Tempest
what sort of interaction do they have with magic? She's a mage/healer! She is incredibly allergic to dark magic and her prosthetic arm (still in pieces as of this comment) works via magic as well.
if they've got magical talent themselves, please describe their abilities in as little or as much detail as you'd like: DO I HAVE TO ok the tl;dr is she can do elemental magic (offensive/defensive/healing) and do human magic (which is defensive/minor healing). she has mastered fire magic which basically means she can do simple spells without saying the words and bust out a big ol' fire spell incredibly quickly and control how much damage it does. Uh I can't think of anything else you know where to find me for the DEETS
if they're affected by a spell or carry objects affected by spells, describe those too: DARK MAGIC (different from black magic) is basically any magic with ~evil~ origins and she's deathly allergic to it. Even being in the same room with someone who just used a spell will make her sick. Also there's her arm, which runs on magic to make the gears work and make it function like a real hand when it works

[deviances]

character name Eithan
what sort of interaction do they have with magic? He is a mage! "High wizard" technically by title, but he doesn't really call himself that. Just mage. IF IT MATTERS, he is also a demon. In his world, demons are more adept with magic, and they can sense it in things/people if they focus on it.
if they've got magical talent themselves, please describe their abilities in as little or as much detail as you'd like: His element is fire, and his personal focus of that is explosions/volatility. He can conjure flames at will, as little or as many as he wants, and usually they're crackling and rather high in kinetic energy due to his focus. He's pretty damn powerful, though he doesn't go around making that public knowledge~
if they're affected by a spell or carry objects affected by spells, describe those too: N/A at this time! If I update him in the future that might change, in which case I'll be back~

[stormfist]

character name Jayden
what sort of interaction do they have with magic? She's been given ~space magic~ so to speak by an outside source (she didn't even ask for it). She doesn't even call herself a magic user. Whoops?
if they've got magical talent themselves, please describe their abilities in as little or as much detail as you'd like: She can channel The Light (aka ~space magic~) as an electrical current. She manipulates this in order to throw electrically charged punches, slam electrical shockwaves onto the ground, or toss "grenades" of electricity at foes.
if they're affected by a spell or carry objects affected by spells, describe those too: N/A!

[hollystrike]

character name Katie
what sort of interaction do they have with magic? She is a magical being! She's one of the fae and glamour is her lifeblood. She'd register as startlingly magical. She also uses magic and has one (1) magic item, though that usually stays in her quarters.
if they've got magical talent themselves, please describe their abilities in as little or as much detail as you'd like: Katie's magic is playful and largely based in exploration-- a lot of it is travelling, whether by long/high jumps, passing through walls, or outright teleporting. She can also heal people, hurt people by reversing the healing magic, trick someone's senses for a few seconds, and track people down. If it helps at all, I can tell you that in her own natural habitat, magic/glamour is often viewed as a golden light kind of deal by those who can actually perceive it. Her ability to see echoes is inherent to the fact she sort of exists on two planes at once, so I don't know how/if that would register.

if they're affected by a spell or carry objects affected by spells, describe those too: Katie is under a geas which affects all pooka, in which they can never tell the outright truth without a price. Which is usually pain. It's a geas that's been around for hundreds of years, so... IDK if he can sense that or not? I don't mind if he can.

My other character(s) are completely normal. \o/

[lord_wizard]

character name Felix Harrowgate
what sort of interaction do they have with magic? He is a wizard. Contrary to standard wisdom, however, this means he was born with ability to use magic - only using it effectively needed to be learned. He also has several magic items/effects on his person.
if they've got magical talent themselves, please describe their abilities in as little or as much detail as you'd like: His magic mostly has no inherent quality of it's own or when not in use, though it's implied in canon that he has a natural talent for 'dark' magic or necromancy. That said, he mostly specializes in wards (protective spells) and light spells. You can read more about his magic in detail on his journal here.
if they're affected by a spell or carry objects affected by spells, describe those too: 1) He has two sets of magical tattoos. The ones on his hands/forearms are only mildly magical in that they never fade and were what connected him to a set of warding spells. The other tattoo is on his hip/upper thigh and is the focus of an active ward/bonding spell that connects him to Crowley. Player discretion as to whether he can see the effect through clothing, though the tattoos on his hands are always visible.
2)The rings he wears are not magic items in and of themselves but function as foci for his magic. As magic in his world is permeable over time to objects/structures, they would likely have a slight magic aura of their own
3)Similarly, he carries a set of cards with him at all times that come in a fancy wooden box that is magically locked. The cards themselves are very old and absolutely soaked in (divination) magic.
4)He often wears a long necklace tucked under his shirt with a gem pendant on the end imbued with a tiny spark of fire magic (which is decidedly unlike his own).

I'm fine with Alucard sensing the basic nature of his magic at your best discretion. It's a big part of his canon that magic is perceived through the lens that the viewer has been trained to use aka he can translate what he sees into something that makes sense for his canon, though he may not understand what it really means. If you have questions, though, feel free to ask at any time.

[ultima_mortis]

character name Death

what sort of interaction do they have with magic?

Death is a psychopomp of the planet Discworld and is thus able to be summoned himself. He usually talks a lot with the likes of witches and wizards and has deep seated knowledge of magic from the Disc.

if they've got magical talent themselves, please describe their abilities in as little or as much detail as you'd like:

Death is a grim reaper by nature and is thus constantly associated with his job. He has a glamor that allows him to look like an ordinary being to whomever he meets unless they are magical or dead or a cat. He also carries with him a scythe and sword that are so sharp they can cut through sound in the air.

if they're affected by a spell or carry objects affected by spells, describe those too:

Death cannot be affected by most spells other than ones designed to summon him or ones related to belief. Powerful enough belief can actually banish him from specific places if it is assumed by the beliefs that power the place that he is not meant to exist there.

[fantachetic]

character name Dorian Pavus
what sort of interaction do they have with magic? A fabulous mage with specialization in Necromancy and Thaumaturgy. No staff currently, but in the process of procuring one.
if they've got magical talent themselves, please describe their abilities in as little or as much detail as you'd like: so much talent. so much.. His specialization is necromancy, which goes hand in hand with fire magic. He can use the two in combination with one another to heighten the effects. One of his spells causes time to slow down in a 10 meter radius while people of his choosing continue to move at normal speed. He dabbles in some storm magic and a bit of ice, but they are not his main branches of spells. He can put up a good barrier, but don't ask him to heal.
if they're affected by a spell or carry objects affected by spells, describe those too: as of right now (until he gives it back to Leilani) he is in possession of a sending crystal- it's a means for communication with the wearer of an identical crystal.