Chapter 436: The High Priestess
Understand that the wormhole equation is a result of a bi-tensor field operation within the bounds of a dual-simultaneous cosmological constants. Within the bounds of a single light-second, it works, but the wormholes you can make at maximal distances will get smaller on either the input or output end. So don’t go thinking you can go crossing the galaxy with what I know; at worst, you’ll spaghettify yourself.
I suspect that there might be three cosmological constants operating in this universe at this time; based on the half-remembered bullshit physics I created or discovered in a state of madness, I think that means the universe might be sandwiched between at least three others. If not for the clouds, I might have tried some astronomy while trying to figure out how to get into the big blue tower.
While you’ve been out, I’ve been taking a look at some of the fundamentals. There are still four physical forces present, but there’s something else that arises and rearranges things whenever I try to apply magic. Played total hell with my initial tests because I was trying to analyze the four forces using magic, but I finally settled on some indirect methods you might replicate.
Assuming there’s some sort of interstitial mediator, one thing seems certain. That time you thought that your "domain" or whatever of magic would be reality itself is absolutely on the money. It seems stronger specifically for us, in comparison to others. That that’s because we Know the reality of the physical universe in ways no one else does. Maybe in ways no one else can in this universe. Not with magic in the way.
Working backward, I think this is related especially to why knowledge enhances magic. The closer it is to the physical laws. If you’re alright keeping my thoughts on the matter, I’ve decided to name this interstitial force Gnosis. Its manifestation is magic, and its resultant factor is Authority over the manipulation of both mana and physical laws. As far as I can tell, and I can’t tell shit past that, you’re right that imagination, knowledge, and willpower all factor into producing magic. Consciousness makes a fourth aspect. Can’t have all that without it. Four fundamental forces of life.
On a side note, before I get back to my Gnosis theories, I’m actually a little glad there’s no way to fake knowledge by using faith or some other approximation, which might explain why most mages seem to have a casual relationship with religion and worship. I’d hate to think of the assholes out there that might have drawn power from worshipping my dumb ass.
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The demonkin put down his pen as Cassiel’s shadow fell over him, tilting the papers in his hand aside and disappearing them into what she assumed was a dimensional storage.
Cassiel had all four of her wings deployed, her magiform radiant in the gloom of a day that had begun with frost upon the ground. Her Hekatoncheries were kept all around the building but below the demon’s potential line of sight. Though he seemed capable enough to tell where they were by manasense, the demonkin seemed completely undisturbed by her presence as he met her eyes with a gaze that seemed equal parts cocky and tired.
As soon as she landed, he spoke.
"You don’t look like Rainier to me," he took a long, steamy pull from the mouthpiece of the hookah he had before him.