On the day the sali explain about the crystals and Hemla's request, Elidibus may be seen taking one. His two day tour around the islands has already given him reason enough to follow advice. So he'd taken one, studied it like he studied all things, but also went around his business.
Even if the camp was only a waypoint for the Voidtreckers, there was still work to be done to keep it maintained. Giving advice, taking on a task or even learning a new skill from the sali are some of the things he might be seen doing. Only an occasion or two between these events could he have been caught paused, brow furrowed as if trying to puzzle through a problem before shaking it off and continuing.
Those that know him might then miss his presence in the early afternoon. The Ascian had realized the crystal's effects were catching up to him finally and had determined to work quietly to the side somewhere. Drying grass or placing important observations to his notebook. Or...
He can be found with his back braced against a small tree in a place that has been cleared of the tall grasses. Still in sight and range of the camp, but with just enough of an upward slope to keep his vantage out of direct sight. Elidibus is also quite thoroughly asleep.
Fear not, there is no real danger here. No purple flowers or sickly pallor. Sword and shield are resting within easy reach. Yet the breeze had been oddly nice and noteworthy observations had become small sketches over a spread of two lined pages in the notebook every Voidtrecker had been provided with at the beginning of their journey. While not master artist, the Ascian does have enough of an eye for the task. Natives to this world, people on the train, a few things from his world.
In time, the crystal's side-effects of confusion, weakness and exhaustion had taken their toll and led him to drift off to what appears to be an unguarded sleep. The expression of his borrowed body is for once- at least while it's been in his possession- peaceful. A hand rests on the open notebook and a wind lightly flutters the pages as if it's trying to somehow escape.
2. East Island - Sage's School: Nebula 8~
Once the invitation to the sage's school had opened, Elidibus had been swift to take up the invitation. Well, once he'd recovered enough from his ordeal under the first of Hemla's crystal in any event. But the school is where his interests currently lie; in finding out more regarding the world's laws, its aether and methods.
What better place than here? For Elidibus, the manipulation of aether is a birthright and something that's been trained since infancy. Teaching the fundamentals would be akin to teaching a fish to swim. But there is a lot to learn when the energy is spewing out the language-equivalent of random wingdings and the environment itself is mentally and 'physically' taxing.
Still, besides Elidibus's capability to learn there are other things he can aid with. Helping others communicate with the sages and Forever Ones, even teaching and demonstrating to the sali who wish to learn and observe, the methods of an 'outsider'; something that could bring to mind the image of academics from two different schools comparing notes and seeing what can be incorporated into the others' methodology. With twelve thousand years of experience, it's likely there's something Elidibus can 'give' as payment for what he learns.
The Ascian had not been unduly surprised to learn the origins of the Forever Ones. Perhaps not entirely the 'ascended' beings he'd considered at first, but intriguing nonetheless. And worthy of respect for their willingness to give so much for the care of their world. Those who have talked to or heard Elidibus talking before may notice there's more... engagement in conversation with the sages than usual. The man who often comports himself with a vague detachment from those around him has if it can be called nothing else, warmed up to the sali, relatively speaking.
However Elidibus does not neglect his fellow passengers. Detached or not in manner, he does keep an eye on those who have come to the school. His reasoning may be biased; that if he's still learning his limits on this world the others are likely faring worse. But should he catch someone flagging a little, he'll approach. If not concern exactly, it's at least dutiful.
"How are you faring?" he'll ask. Or something like it; whatever will catch the person's attention without catastrophic results.
Ongoing OTA - Arrival Island, N8 | East Island Sage School, Late N8~
On the day the sali explain about the crystals and Hemla's request, Elidibus may be seen taking one. His two day tour around the islands has already given him reason enough to follow advice. So he'd taken one, studied it like he studied all things, but also went around his business.
Even if the camp was only a waypoint for the Voidtreckers, there was still work to be done to keep it maintained. Giving advice, taking on a task or even learning a new skill from the sali are some of the things he might be seen doing. Only an occasion or two between these events could he have been caught paused, brow furrowed as if trying to puzzle through a problem before shaking it off and continuing.
Those that know him might then miss his presence in the early afternoon. The Ascian had realized the crystal's effects were catching up to him finally and had determined to work quietly to the side somewhere. Drying grass or placing important observations to his notebook. Or...
He can be found with his back braced against a small tree in a place that has been cleared of the tall grasses. Still in sight and range of the camp, but with just enough of an upward slope to keep his vantage out of direct sight. Elidibus is also quite thoroughly asleep.
Fear not, there is no real danger here. No purple flowers or sickly pallor. Sword and shield are resting within easy reach. Yet the breeze had been oddly nice and noteworthy observations had become small sketches over a spread of two lined pages in the notebook every Voidtrecker had been provided with at the beginning of their journey. While not master artist, the Ascian does have enough of an eye for the task. Natives to this world, people on the train, a few things from his world.
In time, the crystal's side-effects of confusion, weakness and exhaustion had taken their toll and led him to drift off to what appears to be an unguarded sleep. The expression of his borrowed body is for once- at least while it's been in his possession- peaceful. A hand rests on the open notebook and a wind lightly flutters the pages as if it's trying to somehow escape.
2. East Island - Sage's School: Nebula 8~
Once the invitation to the sage's school had opened, Elidibus had been swift to take up the invitation. Well, once he'd recovered enough from his ordeal under the first of Hemla's crystal in any event. But the school is where his interests currently lie; in finding out more regarding the world's laws, its aether and methods.
What better place than here? For Elidibus, the manipulation of aether is a birthright and something that's been trained since infancy. Teaching the fundamentals would be akin to teaching a fish to swim. But there is a lot to learn when the energy is spewing out the language-equivalent of random wingdings and the environment itself is mentally and 'physically' taxing.
Still, besides Elidibus's capability to learn there are other things he can aid with. Helping others communicate with the sages and Forever Ones, even teaching and demonstrating to the sali who wish to learn and observe, the methods of an 'outsider'; something that could bring to mind the image of academics from two different schools comparing notes and seeing what can be incorporated into the others' methodology. With twelve thousand years of experience, it's likely there's something Elidibus can 'give' as payment for what he learns.
The Ascian had not been unduly surprised to learn the origins of the Forever Ones. Perhaps not entirely the 'ascended' beings he'd considered at first, but intriguing nonetheless. And worthy of respect for their willingness to give so much for the care of their world. Those who have talked to or heard Elidibus talking before may notice there's more... engagement in conversation with the sages than usual. The man who often comports himself with a vague detachment from those around him has if it can be called nothing else, warmed up to the sali, relatively speaking.
However Elidibus does not neglect his fellow passengers. Detached or not in manner, he does keep an eye on those who have come to the school. His reasoning may be biased; that if he's still learning his limits on this world the others are likely faring worse. But should he catch someone flagging a little, he'll approach. If not concern exactly, it's at least dutiful.
"How are you faring?" he'll ask. Or something like it; whatever will catch the person's attention without catastrophic results.
3. Wildcard (Elidibus will be sidetracked on N9 for Purple Kyoko's rescue.)