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[Well, someone has embraced this tin foil hat thing a little too enthusiastically. That hat is probably the first thing everyone notices about this broadcast. Goddamn, look at that thing. As if he didn't already look ridiculous enough in those robes.

The person who's wearing it -- a man, with a long, well-aged face -- is smiling, all warm and serene and welcoming.]

Greetings. I am Braska, a... mage hailing from the world of Spira. [He almost said summoner. Whoops. That's not the important part of his announcement, here. And, besides. Technically, he used to be a summoner. But all that ended... a while ago.] I am offering my services as a healer to Blackstaff. While it is true that I am an experienced White Mage, I am also skilled in the way of natural remedies -- that is to say, the creation and use of herbal cures. So, if you are not comfortable with magic, then there is an alternative for us to use instead.

I accept many forms of payment, so if you are low on gi -- [gil] money, then, fear not, we may trade instead. "Trade" is a... loose term. I do not speak merely of goods; I'm willing to even accept deeds, such as helping me gather the herbs I need for my remedies. [♥]

That said, this is more than an advertisement. [Braska laughs.] As I said, I am offering my services. Should you feel the need, you may come to me for help with your neuralflu. As you can see, I am well-prepared, [he adjusts his hat, grin widening,] and I would appreciate the opportunity to get a better look at the illness myself. The better acquainted I am with ailments, the better I can aid in easing their symptoms, if not curing them altogether. [He holds up his hands, bowing his head placatingly.] No experimentation needed, if you are uncomfortable with the idea; I merely need to watch, and to study.

Ah, and one last thing. [... and then, right at the end, his professionalism drops, and his smile becomes -- goofy.] Does anyone happen to know where I might purchase some grubs from that advertisement?

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[Narvin is torn. On the one hand, magic. He doesn't like it. He's suspicious of it. On the other hand, he has a health problem that he doesn't know how to cure, and just might be desperate enough to at least consider looking into the possible notion of maybe asking someone to use magic to fix it. If it can be fixed.

Well, it doesn't hurt to make contact. He doesn't need to give up his medical history secrets until he's good an ready.]

You say your a mage and a healer, but how can we know you're not a charlatan?

[Narvin sometimes starts conversations like they're battles. Battles of tactlessness.]

[The doubt doesn't phase Braska in the slightest. His tone remains relaxed and light.]

I am always willing to give demonstrations, of which you may specify the requirements.

Without knowing the boundaries I can't set forth requirements for a test. Tell me more about this "magic" of yours.

Spiran mages, of all sorts, must be able to harmonize with the world around them. We specialize in the manipulation of pyreflies, which we are able to direct once we have tuned in with the life energies of the space around us. Practiced mages may cast anywhere, at a moment's notice, and with the elements that oppose that which is in the air, but we all have our limits. We are doing more than directing the energy around us; we are directing the energy within us, projecting it outwards, and changing the world, even if briefly. Once we exhaust ourselves, that's all; we must then rest in order to cast again.

White Mages focus on the curative magics, mending the wounded, cleansing the poisoned. The mage must know how the body works in order to heal it; years of studying are necessary. We must know how a poison acts in order to cure it. Broken bones must be aligned properly, or else the magic will heal it improperly. There are, of course, exceptions; the especially talented and experienced may set the bones with their magic, but you don't see our kind very often. [Braska's eyes twinkle.] And, I will admit, it's a difficult and tiring feat, but often necessary in a struggle for survival.

This is why I'm especially interested in seeing neuralflu in person. Once I study it, in book and in observation and in Scanning, I will be much more effective in treating it. [A pause.] Scan, that is to say, is also a White Magic spell, and it is used to examine vitals; your health, how injured you are, what ailments you suffer from, that sort of thing.

Edited (i'm sorry i'll stop now-- i lied) 2014-06-14 22:41 (UTC)