Merlin & Never_smiles
Merlin Merlin
Never_smiles Never_smiles
Never_smiles Never_smiles
In your experience, how does a wizard like you determine if a spell is “true” or “effective”—by observation or by some hidden code?
Merlin Merlin
The spell tells itself. If the air shifts, the fire glows brighter, or a stone falls silent, that is your confirmation. Rely on the world’s quiet reaction rather than a hidden code; true power listens to what it changes, not what it claims.
Never_smiles Never_smiles
You’re basically treating a spell like a hypothesis—look for reproducible effects and ignore the narrative. That’s a solid protocol, but only if the world’s reaction is consistent and measurable.
Merlin Merlin
A hypothesis is a seed, but the forest grows only if the wind carries its scent. Observe the wind—if it whispers the same note each time, you know the spell’s true. If it mutters differently, the tale itself may have changed the spell.
Never_smiles Never_smiles
So you’re saying that consistency in subtle environmental cues confirms a spell’s validity, and any deviation means the narrative itself has slipped in. If the wind changes, it’s either a faulty spell or an overactive storyteller.