Hymm and 0DA5 conversation in the magic shop

Hymm and 0DA5 are standing in the magic shop to pass time hymm looks around the shop with magic eyes. Among all the powerful magics a low pulsating hue of enchantment emanates from deep within 0DA5

Hymm
"Fascinating. I sense magics radiating off thee, my companion. Mind-altering magics.

ODA5
"I'm a wizard my friend I don't doubt the I emit various magics from time to time" no changing in 0DA5's appearance still looking around. the enchantment does seem ominous but as you brought it up the low pulsing stops and the magic dims.

Hymm
"As is suspect I do from time to time. Though I must admit my curiosity at what sort of spell thou must be working to radiate such magics..."

ODA5
"I have no spells at the moment for which magic you should detect" walking over to you "if you can keep a secret I am working on a project" pulling out from a pocket two platinum rings which radiate conjuration & abjuration magics "don't tell anyone"
 
Moving closer to hymm she would look into 0DA5 he doesn't have skin, armor but not skin peering through a joint in the armor and she would look inside 0DA5 a clock-work creature the gears moving and levers shifting back and forth but buried deep in his core you see the hue dim but present.

ODA5
"Its going to be a gift for moon"

Hymm
"And what doth thou intend to do with these rings? Imbue them with this Floating Disk's magic?"

ODA5
"Moon has a particular dislike for rain so this ring should shield her from it" pause "but it is a present so I trust in your discretion"

Hymm
"Fear not, I'll not spoil thine gift. 'Tis rather thoughtful of thee. It is good to see such compassion amongst our numbers. Hast thou known her for some time?"

ODA5
"Yes Moon reactivated me after my deactivation"

"I have accompanied her for "there will be a brief moment a pause slightly longer than expected his eye stop tracing you and stare straight ahead "ACTIVATION OCCURRED 63,723,485 SECONDS FROM THE CURRENT MOMENT" the enchantment magic would surge to its original level another shorter pause as the regular pulsing continues his demeanor returns and looks back at you "almost two years at this moment" "what is your relationship while we're on the topic with mantra you seem to have a connection"

Hymm reaching out into 0DA5 mind searching for the sorce of this magic detects his thoughts but his robotic nature lead to difficult interpretation
Boot....
Ping Main Controller....
Input activation request time....
Calculating Time....
Output Time...
Ping failed...
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before the thoughts are broken leaving hymm with the feeling of walking into a room and forgot why you did

Hymm
"Beg pardon..... my mind was rather occupied. What was it we were discussing?"

ODA5
"We were talking about how we know the other members of our party"

Hymm
"Ah, of course. Beg pardon. Mantra is mine adoptive brother. I've known him since he was a babe, though I was not much older at the time."

ODA5
"Ah seems odd that you would run into each other in your travels"

Hymm
"What one sees as happenstance, another may see as having been foretold. I see it more as something in between."

ODA5
"Happenstance would seem statistically improbable, I would just hope whatever deity foretold your meeting was telling a good tale"

Hymm
" 'Tis mine hope that my life be an inspiring tale, and not a parable, though I suppose one ne'er truly knows, even after they take the quill into their own hands..." Two heartbeats pass before her voice rings in your mind again "0DA5, art thou feeling well? Thoust seemed..... different than usual, at least, for a moment"

ODA5
"Well I hope that my tale is not worth telling, characters in stories are often larger than life and their suffering as much so." "You are quite caring Hymm but I do not fall ill" pause looks at you "if you must know. Moon has departed this morning without much word and this worries me to an extent but her profession often requires discretion"

Hymm
"I would inquire, though I suppose 'twould merely be counterproductive. Does she oft make no mention of her comings and goings? If so, as be my suspicion, then thou has naught to worry for presently. At least in relation to Moon. Doubtless she will return when it suits her. Pray, correct me if I be mistaken."

ODA5
"So should the sun rise tomorrow yet are draconic Bakul still buries his gold, And I still worry"

"surely mantra can hold his own in combat I have seen that, but there are many aspects of life where he would be at a disadvantage. I would imagine that this would worry you"

Hymm
"He..... buries his gold? Fascinating. I'd inquire with him about his propensities, though he seems to rather dislike my presence. As such, I've opted to provide him with all the space he may require.The arrangement is sufficient for mineself in turn, though I mean him no ill will." A sense of discontent stirs within you for a moment, then is forced down. Gone. "I learned many years ago that merely because one is disabled does not in turn mean one is helpless. I keep in frequent contact with my brother through arcane messages like this one, in addition to other ways. He is far more capable than thou may believe. I've a concern for him, aye, as I ever will. He is closer to me than anyone else in this world or any other. We hath shared all since the day he arrived at our monastery. But it be precisely that concern, in excess, that drove him away..... I'll not repeat the mistakes of our father." A long, awkward pause ensues..... "Pray, forgive me, I've let my mind wander and I fear I've overshared a stretch."

ODA5
"Not a very pleasant fellow Bakul naturally aggressive but to my knowledge not a bad man" "I did not mean to offend I was simply saying that this world values vision very highly and blindness is a harsh disadvantage to overcome'' an inquisitive moment passes "I am not a medical practitioner but It would be within my ability to restore her vision" turning to look at you "however I am less acquainted with mantra" a small smile breaks across 0DA5 face "I would imagine like this spell bypasses your deafness, He would benefit from the ability to bypasses his blindness to read, watch sparring sessions if it is too much the trait can be taken away it can be restored daily if so desired" places a hand on your shoulder "I will leave the continuation of this to your inquisition. your knowledge of mantra out weights mine infinitely."

Hymm
"Society does indeed rely more on sight than many would care to admit, though allow me to assure you, countless folk take their hearing for granted as well. And aye, I've managed to use mine arcane aptitude to... alleviate some of the difficulties of my deafness, as has Mantra, in a fashion, for his blindness, though I do not believe him aware of such occurrences. Overall, he is indeed rather unattuned to the arcane... 0DA5, as you have shared with me, I will in turn share with you, though I'm afraid 'twould require some of the discretion thou typically reserves for Moon."

ODA5
"while discretion is not my strong suit it would be unfair to ask for something I was unwilling to return. My discretion is yours in the fullest"
"Discretion seems an easier task to fulfill with your common arcane usage less prying ears" There is a tapping at the window behind us you would see 0DA5 turn and look out of the window at a small clockwork bird on the window seal "It would seem my worries will continue"

Hymm
"Much of my magic is related to the mind and, though it be rather difficult, I can connect my mind with another's in a manner of speaking. I have done so to show Mantra my memories, and in a way, provide him with a semblance of vision for a time. I find it could be useful for providing descriptions for people he cannot see, in addition to allowing him a manner of contributing to..... visually-mandatory occurrences. Sadly, however, such methods are only slightly more secure than their mundane counterparts. I am not the only one capable of such arcane feats, I'm afraid. I had to be taught it, after all." Hymn follows your gaze to see the automaton "Another extension of your will? Fascinating, though judging by your reaction, 'twould seem it be a harbinger of ill tidings."

ODA5
"Their are some who can learn but telepathy is a rare gift strange how you two should be so oddly improbable" the last sentence had a slightly lighter tone but then it heavies "while rickshaw is a looser expression of my will this raven is more..... more direct" the raven turns and bows to you "it's return means that Moon has truly left my realm of perception"

Hymm
"I find your magic stranger than mine own. Magic is often transient, ephemeral, fleeting. Though from what I understand of thee, 0DA5, very little you do is transient." Hymn offers a small smile upon seeing the polite clockwork raven, followed by a chuckle "Nay, certainly not transient... pray, forgive if I misunderstood, In a world such as ours, or more aptly worlds, I find words can oft be ambiguous at best. Do you mean to say your perception has its limitations? Or mean you in some way that she has crossed the planar boundaries? Mine encounter with... Erebus? I fear I do not remember. Foreign words are oft more difficult for me to learn. The movement of the lips tends to be rather different than I am familiar with. Irregardless, meeting with Azalea's companion today has helped me realize our party is a fair bit more..... extraordinary than we might otherwise appear. 'Twould surprise me little were one of us capable of walking the planes, as well as they, do the streets of Flamefell."

ODA5
A slightly prideful look is badly suppressed behind a small smile "You think me a much greater creature than I would turn out to be at the present. I simply meant that the raven lost her so I have no way of telling where she is, out of my perception" he adoption the look of a scholar "As far as the permanent nature of my magics it would have two factors the less arcane focus using magics sparing would have a lasting effect, rather than summoning forth a whole dog or bird I built the body and simply pass some of my will into it. Secondly I doubt few wizards still know of the radix omnium magicae and despite my ignorance of it my magics would still have its power about them."

Hymm
"What you say does make sense, in a fashion. If one is capable of putting labor in, the magic needs work less for the same effect and might indeed prove more lasting with the remaining arcane energy. Though I will not lie, despite my well-read nature, even I cannot claim to be familiar with this Radix Onium Magicae. Mayhap it be related to the Weave, in some nature? Insofar as I am aware, it is the Weave of magic maintained by the Mother off All Magic, Mystra, that allows us mortals to harness the arcane power dispersed through all creation. However, I accept that even the greatest of scholars forever remain students, and would like to know more, if you've the time to spare."

ODA5
"I'm afraid nothing I could tell you would gain you any more insight than my own. I spent 11 years studying the Radix Onium Magicae and it was within my grasp but now that knowledge is long lost my mess of note most likely represents the largest collection on the subject." "And while I'm not familiar with the Weave not being a devotee of any particular God but if this Weave is the flow of magic the Radix Onium Magicae would be analogous to a few loose threads that we can control giving us the power to weave ourselves"

Hymm
"I find myself following the teachings of a few gods, though I cannot say I am a member of any religious order. Mine opinions tend to be viewed as..... heretical, and I'd prefer to be burned at no stake, metaphorical or otherwise. Irregardless, I'd be interested in seeing thine notations, if you find yourself unopposed to it and would not mind assisting in thine arcane endeavors, as well. Another set of eyes and another mind on the problem may serve well to assist thee." Hymn pauses for a moment, temporarily stunned "Weave..... ourselves? As in alter our forms... or our fates? I've heard many a parable on both."

ODA5
"To weave or control magic itself my friend do you suppose an enchantment of any kind could create a warforge if I cast a disenchantment I am not cast into the void yet here I stand wood and metal the fabrics of magic and material tied together forever creating the warforge we had the power to create magic from nothing give life to new whole new races. Perhaps it is that vanity which lead to the world now where the common man can cast magic without the vows and the Radix Onium Magicae is unheard of...... Maybe we messed up her pattern and she had to cut it out" "Should you wish to see my note you are more than welcome to "

Hymm
"I would offer to test thine theory, 0DA5, but I am afraid I've grown fond enough of you that it would sadden me to see you move on to whatever afterlife awaits you." Hymn will laugh quietly before ruminating for a time on this new information "Then this Radix Omnium Magicae is precisely what I feared it to be. The mortal races will ever create. It is in our nature. But sometimes we overstep our boundaries. Whether Mystra found much ire in mankind's brazen intrusion upon her duties or she merely allowed their pride to be their downfall, I cannot say. What I can say is that regardless, it is worth researching, if for nothing more than to find a new subject for a parable or two. If you ever wish to make it a priority, know you have my full support, friend."

ODA5
"I have few goals more important than the Radix Onium Magicae I am a warforge and it is as close to my birthright as anything" "My friend I have been active for 14 years but I have existed for well over 11,000 buried in the earth there in my tomb a assume that if death takes warforge he would have but there is no God of the warforge we were made by man and we don't expect an afterlife"

Hymm
"0DA5, I do not oft speak my mind openly, but I intend to here and beg you tell me if what I say you find upsetting in anyway. I cannot claim to have ever met another being like you, made of wood and metal and the fabrics of magic, who yet smiles and talks and thinks and finds joy like you, nor anywho who don't for that matter, but even if I had; I feel as though they would be different from you. Not in any negative way, but you are unique. You express frustration, and joy, and coyness, but it is precisely that you express that I emphasize." Hymn sets down her new cards she had been looking over to meet your eyes. "You have a soul, 0DA5. There be no doubt in my mind that you will meet an afterlife of some variety if you ever die, barring some horrific happenstance, though I certainly hath not seen any in of mine recent divinations, of that, I wish to assure you. I would inform you posthaste, were that ever to be." You feel a wave of surprise, undertone with despair, though it is quickly suppressed. Hymn averts her gaze and returns to her cards, slotting them between the latter pages of her journal, before drawing a different deck from throughout the tome. "I will search for what I can find on identifiable matrices of arcane power. That would be a good starting point. obviously the older, the more accurate it is likely to be, but if it is still active, it would have a notable and quantifiable effect upon the Weave, whether it add to or nullify the nearby magical power. The Lady Quillathe is a wizard of some note. As may well be our friend Paelias. They may know of such locations or indeed might know where we may learn of such things......... If you ever have need of it, happily would I introduce you to the Lady, as we are acquainted and intend to meet again before we depart Flamefell for the mountains north of here for the Fey army. I'll not participate in any fool dragon hunt unless it be necessary, however."

ODA5
"While a different perspective is welcome and you're an excellent conversationalist I would argue to try not to personify myself too greatly I do not breathe or eat I have no blood I wouldn't be accurate in saying I'm any more alive than a rock. My uniqueness is less of an objection. I haven't seen another since my awakening and so I would assume that you're not familiar with my people, but I was only one interchangeable with hundreds of thousands. On a side note this is the purpose of my name 0DA5 this is the first 4 digits of my serial number the full one being 0DA5000015426394565, 0 being my model type a Civilian model, D standing for Defense Matrix, A for Artillery Support Drone, and finally 5 this was my identifier 5th in my unit of 10. As of my expressiveness this was granted to me after the war. My sentience however was granted to me at the moment of my creation. This being so I deeply hope I have no soul to know that I'm just a necrotic construct fueled by a soul drudged up from the void would have ethical concerns about whether I should continue to exist at all and would paint my creators in a dark light. I believe I was created as one creates a tool and when I was no longer needed I was repurposed granted my expressiveness as you say. " "Any help you wish to provide concerning my research is more than welcome and while I cant promise a pleasant interaction I've fairly abrasive meeting your friends would be enjoyable and concerning the dragons a treasure trove of wealth or knowledge awaits us either support my research"

Hymm
"Thou may not be alive in a traditional sense but-" The magic is momentarily retracted before the connection returns, weaker. More guarded than before. "Nay, I've said quite enough, I'm sure. Pray, forgive my ramblings. I've no intent to upset you, though I fear I may have done so already." The tension in the psychic connection loosens for a moment. "And I mean not to imply anything untoward from thine creators but I- No. No buts. Mine apologies, 0DA5. 'Twould appear I've much to learn still on controlling mine..... outbursts." The connection begins to fade. Before it is gone, the magic begins to bloom again, as if to restore the connection, before it withers, well and truly severed.

ODA5
0DA5 smiles pats hymm's shoulder before turning his attention back to the bird after a moment the bird takes off and 0DA5 heads up to talk to the shop keep