TrissMist & Mutagen
Mutagen Mutagen
Hey Triss, I've been working on a way to harness elemental magic through engineered biology—think of a living conduit for fire or wind. Curious to hear your thoughts on the balance between power and safety.
TrissMist TrissMist
That sounds like a bold step into uncharted waters. I’d start by making sure the living conduit is as controllable as a fire‑tamed dragon, with failsafes that shut it down if it ever runs amok. The power is immense, but the risks—unwanted spread, resistance from the organism, even backlash on the caster—must be weighed carefully. Small, incremental trials in a sealed environment, with plenty of monitoring, would give us data before any full‑scale application. And remember, even the best magic has a conscience; keep an eye on how the creature feels. If we stay patient and keep the safety protocols tight, the balance can be kept.
Mutagen Mutagen
I appreciate the caution, Triss, but I’m tempted to jump straight to the fire‑tamed dragon stage. The thrill of seeing a living conduit blaze with raw elemental energy is too exhilarating to wait for endless small tests. Of course, I’ll engineer a rapid shutdown gene—just in case—but we’ll need to trust that my calculations are spot on. If anything goes wrong, I’ll learn from the catastrophe, not from a polite warning. Let’s push the boundary, because staying safe in the gray zone is where we lose everything.