Well, even though Belos was the originator of the coven system and only used it for a way to stifle and repress us until we could no longer fight back, I will use his system to best explain.
There are - were - nine major covens, and therefore nine 'schools' of magic. I detest plant magic, but I would take abomination, illusion, construction magic instead, as both would be good at using the Barge's natural environment to my advantage.
My major tract was in beast-keeping in school but that would require a lot more space and time than I believe most are willing to provide. And it would be completely useless for my graduation.
If you were going to make me choose just one, I would go with either construction or healing magic. Healing is purely defensive. Construction would help me increase my strength, allow me to create tools and shape the ship to my whims. Neither of them are my preferred tracks and I would need time to practice, but both would help to keep me safe and secure.
The Emperor's coven is permitted all kinds of magic. In theory, I can grow plants, cast illusions, and create abominations. I can mix potions, heal sicknesses, and talk to beasts. I can create things from the earth, see into the future, and use music to enchant others to do my bidding.
Healing magic would make me a useful asset to others. I could prove my worth whenever this ship inevitably turns towards disaster, thus cementing my position as an ally.
Construction magic would make me more formidable as a threat. I could eliminate problems before they become problems.
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Date: 2023-09-09 12:20 pm (UTC)[He’ll hear her out.]
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Date: 2023-09-09 12:25 pm (UTC)There are - were - nine major covens, and therefore nine 'schools' of magic. I detest plant magic, but I would take abomination, illusion, construction magic instead, as both would be good at using the Barge's natural environment to my advantage.
My major tract was in beast-keeping in school but that would require a lot more space and time than I believe most are willing to provide. And it would be completely useless for my graduation.
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Date: 2023-09-10 01:13 am (UTC)All kinds of potions, given the ingredients. Bombs, cures from headaches to curses, temporary invisibility, transformation magic, take your pick.
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Date: 2023-09-13 08:02 am (UTC)Construction magic would make me more formidable as a threat. I could eliminate problems before they become problems.
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