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[ofthursday]

[Castiel is all business, as usual, in turning on the feed; he's broadcasting from his nice home in Freyr district, not actually at work at the moment, and he has his serious face on not that that's different from usual. His voice is even and clinical, but to those that know him well he sounds a bit more subdued than usual, lacking the normal underlying enthusiasm for the subjects he's about to discuss.]

When I was here before, I was working on a compilation of powers and detailed information on abilities, limitations, and uses for each of them at their different levels of strength. It is now outdated, but I would like to improve upon on it.

[There is an attached file, powers.txt, available for opening or download for those who want to view it.]

I am interested in hearing from anyone who has more information, even on entries that already contain details, and particularly on those that don't.

I am also interested in distribution of individuals among the houses. When I was here the first time, particularly in the first few days, Heimdall house vastly outmatched the others in terms of numbers. I am curious as to if that has changed, and how the balance stands now.

[So feel free to chime in with houses if you desire to share; he's curious, and collecting and analyzing the information will give him something to do. The public part of the feed ends there, as he switches to a private filter.]

[Filtered to Lancelot]

I apologize for never contacting you back. If you desire to practice your power, I am available at any time.

[Daphne's called him out of work for the next week, so he might as well do something, and he does feel bad about not getting back to Lancelot about this. As usual, he'd gotten distracted with the drama that is his life.]

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[true_renaissance_man]

[Leoanrdo responds after giving this list of Castiel's a good once over. ]

This is a very nice list. You have heard about more of the powers than I have been able to see in action.

I may be able to offer some help. I notice your Drawing Life section is completely blank.
At level one the things you can make real come off the page at the size they were drawn as. The drawings also have to be very simple. A watch, unless you draw out each gear and spring to build it yourself once all of the pieces have been made real, will become nothing but a paperweight that looks like a watch. The inner mechanism will not appear on its own.
But at level two it does not matter what scale you draw something on or how complex the interior workings are. The object will come off the page at the size you want it to be and complex objects will be fully functional.

I hope this information is of some use.

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[ofthursday]

I was here for a long time, so I had opportunity to observe many powers firsthand, particularly during the battles.

[He's pleased by the information, and he looks a little distracted as he apparently writes it down on a note pad just offscreen.]

That is helpful. That isn't an ability many seem to have; I presume it is the one you possess?

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[averagemedium]

[After taking a minute to check out the text file, he flicks his end of the feed on, watching the little screen curiously.]

That's pretty useful, I didn't know anybody'd been putting that sort of thing together-- I mean, I probably should've assumed they would be, but still. Good thing to have. [Especially for someone who's been avoiding trying his own power out.]

Far as numbers go? I'm in Hel's house and that's seemed quietish to me, but then it's not like I've spent a whole lot of time people-watching in here. Sort of feel like I should've been taking a proper survey or something, now.

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[ofthursday]

There are a few guides that exist, to this place in general as well as to the gods, and this one on the powers.

[Most of them had been written very early on, though Castiel isn't sure if anyone else has begun new ones more recently.]

Hel has rarely had many members, as far as I am aware. How long have you been here?

[fantastix]

If no one else steps up to tell you all about shadow control, I've got a bit of it. Just a bit, though.

[He's been working at it a little. It might be hard to see, but the tiny shadow behind him waves. His hand is still.]

[ofthursday]

I have seen it demonstrated only briefly at level one, so any information you have on it would be appreciated even if it is just at the lowest power.

[He doesn't miss that little movement of the shadow either.]

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[mulletrock]

Where was this info when I needed it? I even went to that teacher council thing and didn't draw the same results. Thanks for putting this together, man. I appreciate it.

Do you know how the levels work? How do you go up a level?

[Originally Dean hadn't planned on using his power but knowing is better than sitting with your thumbs up your ass.]

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[ofthursday]

[Oh, he knows that voice; he hasn't contacted Dean since he arrived, unsure if it was for the best or not to do so, but that issue is somewhat moot now.]

Of course.

[He's said it so many times that it's easy to do so once again, though it prompts a brief tightening of his throat--as everything seems to be doing lately--which he has to shake off before he can answer again.]

We aren't certain. It seems to be based primarily on time, not on use of the power, however.

[alternia_strength]

An excelltn idea, human. However, you seem to be almost painfully lacking in the information regarding the powers of House Freyr. I have extensive experience with the powers of alchemization, and can clarify it thoroughly.

[ofthursday]

[He almost gives the correction of 'I'm not human', automatically, but he stops himself, because it's not really true anymore is it?]

What does alchemy have to do with this?

[Focusing on the important things, as usual, though he does get back on track.]

Which power do you have?

[He assumes it's either Drawing Life or Bardic Influence, due to the mention of Freyr house.]

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[nukeoleptic]

even at level three, growth powers require at least wood!
but it doesnt have to be living wood
ummm, do you still need information on flight?
my roommate has that power
i could direct him here!

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[ofthursday]

That is interesting to note, about Growth.

If your friend is willing to provide information, it would indeed be useful.

[necrowmantic]

Has anyone ever asked the gods how their powers work? I mean, it seems like they're around enough, someone's gotta get the chance to grab onto one and shake a few answers out!

[ofthursday]

When I initially wrote this list, the gods were not as talkative as they seem to be now. Asking might be of use, though information from the individuals actually using the powers is more so.

[Mostly because Castiel doesn't trust the gods in the slightest.]

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[badwolf]

Nothin' on level three for Charm?

[Well, that's ... disgruntling. Not that Rose would consider herself anything above mid-level one. Still.]

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[ofthursday]

No; I have yet to meet anyone with that ability at that level.

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[linkedtogod]

No one has ever reached Level Three for Energy Lending?

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[ofthursday]

Not that I am aware of, but there is likely someone I simply don't know. I knew an individual at level two who assisted in collecting this information, but not the third.

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[hollowchild]

I can tell you about controlling shadows, if you wish. I believe I've progressed as far as the gods allow in it.

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[ofthursday]

That would be incredibly useful.

[He has so little information on that power at all, so information through level three all at once is more than he could've asked for.]

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[sworntovalor]

It's quite alright, the city has a way of drawing your attention, doesn't it? Sam -- how is he?

[He's been worried.]

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[ofthursday]

He's Sam.

[So not great, but Castiel can't get a whole lot of details because Sam refuses to actually let him try to help other than making teas and the like. But...]

He'll be alright.

[He always is, after all.]

How have you been?

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[comeonthensexy]

I'm in Sigyn. I'd lend a hand about the powers, but you've got Healing down.

Hello again, Castiel, it's been a while.

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[ofthursday]

It has.

What level is your power at now?

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[hadbadays]

Heimdall. Approximately how much did we outnumber everyone?

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[ofthursday]

At the beginning it was a great deal. I don't believe there was ever an official count, however.

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[foodshortage]

Castiel. How long have you been back?

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[ofthursday]

Hello, Uther.

A little less than a month.

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[incongruent]

I'd been wondering about all the abilities people are given here. This is just the sort of thing I needed, thank you!

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[ofthursday]

Of course.

Which power do you possess?

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[sneakyshoes]

Nothing at all on Shadows? Humm. How disappointing.

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[ofthursday]

Several individuals are providing more information on that power now; when I update the guide again there will be a great deal on that ability.

I presume it is the one you have?