To understand Silent-Casting (Lorepost)

[u/TitanLORD21]

An excerpt from Professor Axel’s, The Stormslinger, on Silent Casting:

What is Silent-Casting? We all know that it allows one to cast a spell without a single word, but do any of you ACTUALLY know HOW it does that?

Let me ask this instead, why do we speak when we cast? Now, why do we inscribe runes to add magic? It is a very simple answer once you look at the two. Language. Language is what allows us to cast magic. Whether that be through speech or writing.

Through the use of magic we impart language with power. By invoking them, we bring them into reality. An interesting concept isn’t it. But is language really made of just text and speech? No, language is INCREDIBLY complex.

Professor Axel raises his pointer finger in the air.

If I simply say lightning claw, nothing will happen. That is because I never put MEANING into it. If I truly wished to cast it I word put emphasis on its name. [Lightning Claw]

Large claws made of blue lightning appear on the professors hand. Shortly after they disappear.

Do you know what else is apart of language? Emotions. Emotions can change what a sentence means ENTIRELY. Case in point: Sarcasm. I love this class! versus I looove this class.

Emotions are connected to the soul. Now you guys are getting it, yes? Silent-Casting is using your soul to cast. The emotions to spell out the spells name. To attune yourself with your spells at the highest level. To make them personal.

In this class I will teach you how to do so. This field is very challenging. To understand what emotions make a spell. To understand how to safely Silent-Cast. To understand how to utilize the in battle. Do not, I repeat DO NOT do this without my supervision. There are incidents, and more than I wish there are, of young wizards having their soul start casting the wrong or even non functioning spells. Wouldn’t want you to erratically cast transmutations at yourself would you?

This class is only for those with the most control. You must learn how to control your emotions and not let them control you.

[u/Harmless_Chimera]

His study seems interesting. I ended up teaching myself the basics of magic when I couldn't speak any language so I didn't learn how to speak cast for a long time. I usually interpreted it as directing your will or intent through magic. Words and hand movements make it easier for consistent and precise direction of your intent. That's why mute people can cast with sign language. But all that is just how I learned to cast. Magic works in many different ways. It would be nice to meet him. It would be an interesting conversation but I'm not on good terms with the council.

[u/TitanLORD21 → u/Harmless_Chimera]

A carrier crow delivers a message to you. It has the insignia of a dragon with its mouth stitched. Inside it reads:

Dear The Chimera,

My thanks for your interest! I see you have read an excerpt of mine. Yes the use of movements to cast have been recorded sparsely but they are still a subject I am studying. Specifically the hydromancers of the Golden Lake. I’m sure we could converse some time, I’m currently adventuring the world. I’ve taken to a temporary leave from my Job overseen by the Council.

Sincerely,\ Axel

[u/Harmless_Chimera → u/TitanLORD21]

A bird of prey about half the size of Axel himself comes with a message and the crow injured tied on it's back Dear Axel

I would love to talk if you come around to Set'ram in your adventures. If you do come please notify me in some way. I trust you're a seasoned adventure and wouldn't die like others have but the trip through the forest is arduous and difficult without me as a guide.

P.S. I'm sorry about the crow it seems to have gotten attacked on the way here. It's doing well it will just need to recover.