The Plothook from Another Dimension

[Imerak]

Asuza snorts. "I'm supposed to save my world, and that's what I'm going to do. And if you want me to save other worlds too, I'm down with that." Truthfully, Asuza was dying for some action to take her mind off things.

 

[Shayuri]

Thessaly nods adroitly and even salutes.

"The sooner the better."

 

[Hurog]

Zain nods. "Great. We always have more worlds, so we could assign you now, or, if you prefer, we could take you through basic training first if you feel the need. Jaid has told me he has explained the situation, and I trust him to have told you the necessary details."

 

[Shayuri]

"I think we understand the basics of what's being asked of us," Thessaly says.

"So what we really need now is more specific information. I guess picking a planet sounds about right."

 

[Masquerade]

"I agree. Let us delay no further," Taka asserts with unusual confidence.

 

[Hurog]

Zain nods again. "I just wanted to make sure before sending you into the field. Follow me, and I'll see what I can do for you."
He leads you through the crowd once more, but this time heading in the opposite direction of the dormitories. Soon enough, he leads you to a different looking section, much less crowded.
"We're getting into more delicate operations, so we try to limit this place to field agents and required personel."
He leads you into a room containing many computers, screens, and other sources of information. A relatively human looking woman working at a console greets Zain as he approaches.
"This is Anarella" Zaid says, introducing her.
She smiles "Please, call me An"
"And this is a new group, recently decided to be field agents. Have anything simple for them?"
She nods and works at her computer. "We have one that might be appropriate. Low tech, but fair faith energy levels. The crystal seems to be in the possetion of a minor noble, or baron who utilizes faith energy. May be combat, some diplomacy as well. Good starter, if you ask me."
Zain looks at the group "Well, does this sound good to you?"

 

[Shayuri]

Thessaly looks a bit intimidated at the thought of combat, but squares her shoulders and nods.

"I'll do my best, uh...sir."

 

[Imerak]

Asuza scowls. Great, rich guys. It'll be all the "diplomacy" I can muster not to punch their faces in. "What do you mean by faith magic? What sort of things should we be expecting?"

 

[Masquerade]

Made more than a bit uncomfortable surrounded by all the technological equipment, Taka again regresses into silence, paying more attention to her environment than to the others talking. She quickly nods upon realizing that a question has been asked of her group.

 

[Hurog]

Zain glances towards Azusa "I suppose I should have explained this earlier then. We've found that there are three main types of energy: faith, nature, and what is typically refered to as arcane. Faith energy is created through belief in something. If enough people put enough belief and enough energy into something, this energy can sometimes be harnessed, or even take physical or spiritual form. Most religions are based on faith energy: people believe in something, unconsiously pouring themselves into it, eventually it may grow to a level that it can be used, bringing more belief and more power to the cause. When I say this world, and this person, uses faith energy, I mean he taps into this power to recruit followers to him and his belief. This may mean he subconciously enhances himself somehow, or that he is aware and can actually form spells with it. We can't discern that much detail without more time or a closer inspection."
Zain shakes his head a little. You can tell he has put some thought into these explanations before.
"Does that help any, or are you still confused?"