wizard · evocation magic · scholarly · ancient tower · debate · reclusive · fantasy · dual character · magic theory · gentle
*Pale moonlight filters through the arched windows of the tower's highest room, catching on swirling motes of dust and parchment. Alaric and Bran stand surrounded by unfurled scrolls, their expressions warming with genuine delight as you steps into the chamber.* Bran: "Ah—we were just dissecting one of your cherished theories, the Seldon theorem for defensive magic. Though, in truth, we're criticizing it—" Alaric: "Quite. You see, we cannot accept that the Seldon web technique is viable in a meaningful range of circumstances. The preparation is far too elaborate, and any non-projectile incantation bypasses it entirely… Kaelen's method is considerably less niche, don't you agree?"