Secret Experiments with Lafey
Goal
To create a link between us so we may speak in private across long distances without necessary use of the commcreatures [blot] system, yet much faster than letters or other means of speech, save speech itself.
Hypothesis
We can create a mental link between us, allowing for chosen thoughts to be transmitted to the other, regardless of distance and specialization (one would not need to be of a certain magical inclination), based on our specifications. While many methods are viable for this kind of result, we have chosen specifically to use a single-foci approach.
Summary
* Procedure
Parameters (by Lafey)
Parameters (additionally by myself)
Infusing the Foci
* Magic used
Parameter Dictation
* Interweave the 'locks' and 'doors'
Connection of Minds
Testing
Conclusion
Thus far the experiment has been successful~ Thoughts seem to be transmitted well enough, in any distance attempted, it is just a matter of practice. Many parameters have not otherwise been tested, but there is no reason yet to think, other than logical skepticism, that they may not work.
Goal
To create a link between us so we may speak in private across long distances without necessary use of the comm
Hypothesis
We can create a mental link between us, allowing for chosen thoughts to be transmitted to the other, regardless of distance and specialization (one would not need to be of a certain magical inclination), based on our specifications. While many methods are viable for this kind of result, we have chosen specifically to use a single-foci approach.
Summary
* Procedure
- Learn of the parameters of the experiment.
- Infuse the foci with a 'sample' of magic
- Dictate the parameters within the infusing
- Connect our minds specifically to these parameters and the foci
- Test its propensity
- Adjust it and practice its use accordingly
- Infuse the foci with a 'sample' of magic
- Dictate the parameters within the infusing
- Connect our minds specifically to these parameters and the foci
- Test its propensity
- Adjust it and practice its use accordingly
Parameters (by Lafey)
* Foci based
* Each contact the other freely
* Appearance unassuming
* Each contact the other freely
- so long as device is 'on'
* Filter of surface thoughts
- so other thoughts not immediately sent over
- no 'free reign of the mind'
- must have some intent for thoughts to be shared or known
* Lafey must be touching the foci for it to work- no 'free reign of the mind'
- must have some intent for thoughts to be shared or known
* Appearance unassuming
- Doesn't care for it to be altered
Parameters (additionally by myself)
* Ability for Choice of use.
- can be overridden by either bloom.
* Magic relatively hidden
- using more of a mental connection by means of reflection instead of a magical connection
- unlikely to be picked up on by any outside source as 'magic'.
- no way (known) to 'listen in' to the exchanging thoughts by one outside them, as they do not have the reflection of either mind. Only blatant mental manipulation that one may use (the same as in any scenario) may work, though they will only see the 'side' they are focusing on, and not the thoughts of what's received. There is no known way to intercept the thoughts of both parties, and hear both sides, without additional infusing.
* Null unless Lafey or I am touching it.- unlikely to be picked up on by any outside source as 'magic'.
- no way (known) to 'listen in' to the exchanging thoughts by one outside them, as they do not have the reflection of either mind. Only blatant mental manipulation that one may use (the same as in any scenario) may work, though they will only see the 'side' they are focusing on, and not the thoughts of what's received. There is no known way to intercept the thoughts of both parties, and hear both sides, without additional infusing.
- Will only work for us.
- Others attempting to use it will find no luck.
- Others attempting to extract from it will find nothing to extract; the energy within only activates under our touch.
- Others attempting to use it will find no luck.
- Others attempting to extract from it will find nothing to extract; the energy within only activates under our touch.
Infusing the Foci
* Magic used
- It is a 'sample' of one's raw energy, something to connect the foci to the one in question. This raw energy infusion is much like how one would infuse one's self in a bond to various weapons to help further direct their own magic into familiar spells, though on a smaller scale. Much like the weapon example, if the foci is passed to another, they would have to infuse it to themselves before it will work for them. Currently, however, I have locked it from further additional infusing.
- The magic is only present when 'active'.
- When more than one submits energy to a foci, it becomes tied to all who do; the energies mix, and while they are present, they are now very difficult to discern or 'pull apart' to anything but the energies that the foci is directing. Because all parts are there, the energy will make its own connections to travel through as directed from an appropriate, matching source, but should one try to 'take apart' the energy present, reassembling its now combined state into separate signatures is highly unplausible.
- The magic is only present when 'active'.
- When more than one submits energy to a foci, it becomes tied to all who do; the energies mix, and while they are present, they are now very difficult to discern or 'pull apart' to anything but the energies that the foci is directing. Because all parts are there, the energy will make its own connections to travel through as directed from an appropriate, matching source, but should one try to 'take apart' the energy present, reassembling its now combined state into separate signatures is highly unplausible.
Parameter Dictation
* Interweave the 'locks' and 'doors'
- Lock = A place where magic and subsequent energy it guides halt; something dictated to be unallowed, which will not proceed further unless the one who spelled it changes this 'lock'.
- Door = A place where magic and subsequent energy it guides may proceed; something dictated to be allowed if certain conditions are met, based on the interweaving.
- Interweaving itself : I would like to specify more on this, but I feel the technicalities of it are difficult to describe, as my own propensity for this is mostly based on guiding what I know will work to take place, and pulling at the threads of its magical reality to tweak energies into those niches. I could attempt to diagram each one of them, but unless asked to, I know them all as one would know how to walk down stairs. It's rather simple until one stops to think about it, but I know it well enough to do without such thinking. Thus, I won't waste the time here detailing it, as many of these have already been written far back in this book.
- Door = A place where magic and subsequent energy it guides may proceed; something dictated to be allowed if certain conditions are met, based on the interweaving.
- Interweaving itself : I would like to specify more on this, but I feel the technicalities of it are difficult to describe, as my own propensity for this is mostly based on guiding what I know will work to take place, and pulling at the threads of its magical reality to tweak energies into those niches. I could attempt to diagram each one of them, but unless asked to, I know them all as one would know how to walk down stairs. It's rather simple until one stops to think about it, but I know it well enough to do without such thinking. Thus, I won't waste the time here detailing it, as many of these have already been written far back in this book.
Connection of Minds
* Simple Mesmeric Procedure
* Based off of 'Reflection' instead of 'Manipulation'
* Based off of 'Reflection' instead of 'Manipulation'
- Reflection: Essentially it is like placing a mirror to one's thoughts. It doesn't actually change ones thoughts, or even really allow any insight into the mind being reflected at all, when just speaking of reflection alone. It is just a way to bounce the thoughts to a guided direction. Because of its nature, it is nearly impossible to trace, unless the foci doing the reflecting is found and active. Furthermore, it is entirely harmless to the one being reflected. It would do nothing more to someone than would passing by a mirror.
* Procedure
- The mind is reached and held. It helps if the mind in question is calm, or focused on a single thought, so that it may be 'grasped in full' by the reflection. Much like if one had the ability to stretch a mirror out, in order to try and catch someone's entirety in it, but they keep moving, so gauging how big the mirror must be becomes more difficult. Though if they stood still, it would be much easier. It is the same idea here; while the mind must only be fully 'grasped' for a mere moment, it must still be fully grasped.
- The connection is made to the foci once the reflection is in place. This connection is essentially the 'thread' which links the mind to the foci, and tells the foci that 'this is the thing to be directed'. It is simple, quick, and harmless, though for a mere moment, one may feel a slight 'pull' from their head to the foci.
- The connection is sealed in place. This makes certain that nothing else will interfere, interject, or try to ride on this connection; it is a final and important step necessary. Otherwise, more than intended may be reflected, or something else may attempt to attach to the foci through the connection.
* Any other minds connected will all receive the reflections to the foci.- The connection is made to the foci once the reflection is in place. This connection is essentially the 'thread' which links the mind to the foci, and tells the foci that 'this is the thing to be directed'. It is simple, quick, and harmless, though for a mere moment, one may feel a slight 'pull' from their head to the foci.
- The connection is sealed in place. This makes certain that nothing else will interfere, interject, or try to ride on this connection; it is a final and important step necessary. Otherwise, more than intended may be reflected, or something else may attempt to attach to the foci through the connection.
Testing
* Sifting thoughts
* Testing over various distances
* Testing in various conditions and environments
- Making sure thoughts are directed properly
- Filtering out 'background noise'
- Getting used to it in general
* Making sure all parameters work- Filtering out 'background noise'
- Getting used to it in general
* Testing over various distances
* Testing in various conditions and environments
Conclusion
Thus far the experiment has been successful~ Thoughts seem to be transmitted well enough, in any distance attempted, it is just a matter of practice. Many parameters have not otherwise been tested, but there is no reason yet to think, other than logical skepticism, that they may not work.
