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Post by Sir Galahad on Jun 22, 2012 22:40:23 GMT
"If I were to have a question about the performing of magic, which of you should I address?" Dinadan asked, not wanting to cause offence by speaking to the wrong person.
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Post by Morgan le Fay on Jun 22, 2012 22:46:12 GMT
The druids all turned and looked at him.
"Any of us," one young man said.
He was hushed by one of the woman, a matronly sort with greying black hair.
"Speak to me, young knight, if you will."
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Post by Sir Galahad on Jun 22, 2012 22:48:42 GMT
"Arthur was wondering if any of you would be capable of making our army appear larger in size than it truly is?" Dinadan said.
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Post by Morgan le Fay on Jun 22, 2012 23:02:17 GMT
"I could do that," she said. "Depending on how much larger is required. Perhaps I could double the number of men present? But it will not hold up in battle, because they would be images, not true men."
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Post by Sir Galahad on Jun 22, 2012 23:07:06 GMT
"Yes, that is all we need." Dinadan replied. "We want to intimidate them into surrendering to avoid a costly battle."
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Post by Morgan le Fay on Jun 22, 2012 23:24:57 GMT
"That is certainly possible," the druidess replied. "But the illusion is not permanent so it would have to be done when it can be to our best advantage."
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Post by Sir Galahad on Jun 22, 2012 23:30:25 GMT
"How long would it be able to last?" Dinadan asked.
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Post by Morgan le Fay on Jun 22, 2012 23:35:27 GMT
"With my skill, I could maintain it perhaps an hour with an army this size. I can do it for days if it is just one person," she said.
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Post by Sir Galahad on Jun 22, 2012 23:36:29 GMT
"Is there any way you could all work together to ensure it lasts longer?" Dinadan asked.
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Post by Morgan le Fay on Jun 23, 2012 0:03:14 GMT
"Yes, that would be possible. How long would you need?" She asked.
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Post by Sir Galahad on Jun 23, 2012 0:08:35 GMT
"Two, three hours." Enough time to disarm them." Dinadan said. "The longer the better."
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Post by Morgan le Fay on Jun 23, 2012 8:52:28 GMT
"It could be done," she said confidently. "It is not something we have ever been asked to do for an army but these are dire times."
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Post by Sir Galahad on Jun 23, 2012 13:56:22 GMT
Dinadan nodded. "There's no point in fighting a battle you do not need to."
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Post by Morgan le Fay on Jun 23, 2012 14:45:35 GMT
"That is a druid's answer," the matronly woman said with a smile. "Are you familiar with our people at all, sir?"
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Post by Sir Galahad on Jun 23, 2012 20:44:01 GMT
"No, not particularily." Dinadan replied. "I've spoken briefly to one of your number, but that is all."
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