The first peaceful day

[Anastasia]

"Once I do some calculations," Tepen says, as...

It's been a bit so quick refresher: What's your intent and goals here?

[Nephrite]

Create some area, it doesn't matter how big but at least like a 30ft circle or something that is warded with this ritual so that Xandra or whomever could safely be there.

[Anastasia]

Thus the circle is cast and prepared in Tepen's backyard. It's quiet here as day becomes afternoon, the sun slowly sinking down. Tepen's cow grazes nearby, watching with a sedate sort of animal interest.

"It's time," Tepen agrees.

[Nephrite]

Moore opens a Gate to Hope's Landing to beckon Xandra through!

[Anastasia]

Xandra steps through, stands there - and nothing else happens. There's a flicker of the circle for several moments, bright light threatening to pour past it. Yet it does not.

"It works," Xandra declares, her voice beautiful in that moment.

"It works," Tepen concurs, "We'll have to watch and ensure it maintains itself, that it won't collapse prematurely."

[Nephrite]

Moore nods and smiles. "Welcome to Lifasa." He says, simply.

[Anastasia]

"It's a pleasure to visit," Xandra agrees, taking it in. "How strong is this, how far does it reach and how long does it last?"

[Nephrite]

Moore glances to Tepen. "I believe it's about thirty feet wide, and as for strength... well, I think it could manage anything save for a deity or avatar, but I can't say. Tepen, do you know how long the original spell lasts for?"

[Anastasia]

"Several weeks," Tepen remarks, "For us, I believe a little over a month."

[Nephrite]

Moore nods. "So it should work for a while."

[Anastasia]

"It is strong," Xandra says, "Now: How will we use this to our advantage?"

[Nephrite]

"Ah, the why." Moore says with a smile. "I would like to try and push the boundaries of what I can do with The Words here, since I am in absolutely no danger of dying or harming myself here." He says.

In fact, Xandra may be able to see it herself: Moore looks... better. Stronger, smarter... he draws attention just a bit more.

[Anastasia]

Trying to bolster yourself, just to be clear?

[Nephrite]

No, it was just a representation of the strength Lifasa gives him that Xandra's not seen.

[Anastasia]

Oh good.

"Then let's try," Xandra agrees, going to sit. "What do you want to try, Moore?"