In the fall of 1202 the citizens of flam approach the magi- apparently something lurking in the darkness has been attacking citizens caught outside the aegis at night.
Hugh arrives not long after. "Good evening, Alva." He sits across from her, but after the greeting his eyes lose focus.
(He has asked his familiar to take the form of an owl and look around, and as he sits, he shares its senses.)
[are the others still on their quest for hedge magicians?]
Those who are on that quest are either still on it or otherwise occupied- perhaps in their labs.
"There is always more to be learned by delving into the nature of magic in its purest form, it's still very informative. But the servant told me people are getting attacked? I've asked my friend to look around and I'm watching what he sees. Do you think it's our foe returning for vengeance?"
Hugh nods. "What do you suggest? I can probably enhance what you do, if we work together."
Hugh thinks, and goes to the window to look out at the sun. "Intellego isn't my strong suit, but I might be able to manage."
[what time of day is it?]
Whenever you decided to have the meeting.
(Just wanted to make sure not like 2 hours before sunset - in which case never mind about the owl, Sionnacliste will be with him.)
Hugh rubs his hands together and gets a nasty grin. "Are you ready for an immediate confrontation? I see no reason to wait, if you are ready."
He casts The Tireless Magus on himself; formulaic so hoping for a simple roll, in which case it can't fail or cause fatigue.
simple die in this situation, so you are good.
Hugh shrugs. "It was a bit stressful last time, I'll admit, but we came out alright. I don't really have any prep that I can do, other than fetching one of those wands. I was planning to make an arcane tunnel, take a look, and do something nasty like turn him into a tortoise."
Hugh shakes his head. "It doesn't work like that, it just opens from me to him. But even if I incapacitate him, we'll still have to go find him." He stands up, holding the hair carefully. "Are you going to get the wands? I suppose it's better not to do it actually in the council chamber, just in case. I'll meet you in the courtyard."
Hugh shows up at about the same time she does. He smiles a greeting at Alva, then sets to work. He casts his first spell, then immediately casts another. He relaxes for a moment, as Sionnacliste comes to rest on his shoulders in squirrel form. Then he casts a third spell.
[Rolls on Discord starting at 10/1/2020 9:37 pm
Leaving the effects of the third spell for @silveroak to confirm
"Using In(Cr)Im to use two senses (sight and hearing) at touch range (through the tunnel) and create an image of it here. Base 2, +1 for changing image, +1 for the Cr req, +1 touch, +1 conc, Ind - but using any extra to expand the Ind size to see more around the target"
Hugh currently down 3 fatigue.]
she burst into the council chambers like a cold winter wind looking around with her bright amber eyes looking between everyone "I'm here, I'm here oh dear am I late, I can't be late for my first meeting no no no." she was dressed in a slip and hangerok, her hair a multitude of long white braids and a lopsided smile. She had a bustling pack seeming to carry most of her personal possessions that did not sit on the chain at her neck "...hi hi, nice to meet you all again, what did I miss? Do tell do tell..." she paced the room twice before finding a seat (edited accordingly)
note: you presumably met the other magi when your application to join was approved.
The image Hugh gets is of the inside of a cave with furs piled towards the middle, and a half eaten meal- some sort of meat- lying beside it. The light level is very low but you do not see the Muspelli, despite the fact the spell is targeted on them.
She would shake Alvas hand rapidly with a smile and thought to herself a little "Well, is there any particular evidence that this time is in particular is this Muspelli, or is it just more likely because of your high adventure?" She then followed Alvas eyes to Hugh
Hugh is concentrating, looking at and listening to the image he created of what's on the other end of the arcane tunnel, but he shrugs, and looks questioningly at Alva.
[everyone can see the image, that's why the Creo req]
"Perhaps your quarry is very strong and resistant so much do it cannot be seen." the cheery tone lingered in the air "At least the cave looks comfortable and nothing looks particularly offensive."
As you watch a large reptilian creature appears in the middle of the scene, on top of the skins, emerging from the surroundings as the color of its skin slowly changes from matching the surroundings to a brown color as it settles in to sleep, then it twists and shrinks down to a naked human woman with red hair.