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Description: PORTAL PASSAGE - The user creates a point of contact between two known locations and opens up an enterable wormhole of Magic (known thenceforth as a "PORTAL") between aforementioned locations. At least one location must have an 'anchor point' pre-designated by the User. For example, User A is in Unknown Location A and has an Anchor Point in Home B. A portal, if summoned, could connect both points together. When all those designated by Portal Passage enter the Portal OR after one minute of time passes, the Portal will dissipate. This amount of time can vary between users and their Casting Level. See also: Fast Travel
Notable Casters: Oddly many of the most notable Casters of Portal Passage and similar spells came from Solaire Enterprises in Capital City. Gregory Solaire, also known as ADMIN Nimbus of Solaire Enterprises, made a breakthrough in Portal Passage technology by creation of a further utility known today as a Portal Bag. It is a fantastical "Bag of Holding" made real. The magic required to create these, at one point, caused ADMIN Nimbus to nearly pass away, but with January Solaire's assistance, they were able to create a way to continue to generate the mana required for "Portable Portal" Magic.
The PORTABLE PORTAL is similar in design to that of PORTAL PASSAGE but with the major difference in being that the 'anchor point' can target nearly any object in existence and with the other point must be somewhere in Capital City. It is portable in that it the portal can be placed anywhere, but the previous limitation persists.
One more notable caster is one Trucy Novais. Without her research into Portal technology, none of this this would be possible. Before Trucy, knowledge of "Anchor Points" were not known. Her and January were an unstoppable pair of researchers into Magic back then, growing much of the terms and mechanics we use today. I am unsure what happened to Trucy Novais, however. My records stop past this point.
In a way, Trucy Novais's research and hard work is why the Modern Age of Magical Abilities is so simplified, and how we have so much knowledge on the subjects. Despite that, our total knowledge pales in comparison to everything.
Usage within the FP Killings: Simply put, Portal Bags were used to transport the Flesh Piles to new locations. To hide where they originated at. The three at the very epicenter of of the FPK case were Gregory Nimbus Solaire - Solar ADMIN of Portals, Christopher Artemis Nightshade - Lunar ADMIN of R&D, and Spark Estelle - LEADER of NOVA HEART. From what I can understand, Nimbus and Artemis currently work at NOVA HEART under the names LEONIDAS and BETELGEUSE.
Viper - WAIT NIMBUS WAS THE CREATOR OF THE PORTAL BAGS?
ALICE - Yes. Nimbus, aka LEONIDAS, was the creator of the Portal Bags.
Viper - God damn, they didn't even bring it up once while I was working with them
ALICE - I imagine it is because they are connected to murders that took place only months prior. As you are an outsider to CAPITAL CITY, it is probably wise of them to keep mum of that specific topic.
ERROR - Or perhaps they didn't think to bring it up? Curious though. You say you've worked with them?
Viper - Yes? Why does that matter?
ERROR - It doesn't! Hence why I said 'curious' :) That said, I am wondering what their role in Nova Heart was?
Patrice - I mean, one is Portals, one is R&D. One must wonder if there's a way to trap portals somehow with a gizmo? Of course, this is assuming they're working together. We don't exactly know what role they're playing under the new banner.
Viper - Well as far as I'm aware their role was to support the production of stardust, after that I have no idea because a certain someone put me in a WEIRD FUCKING BOX
Luna - Spark, right. Still, from going from major parts of their respective corp to simple stardust creators, something I don't even think Spark uses anymore? I wonder what happened? Did Spark just not want them being the faces of Nova Heart or something? It feels like a massive downgrade. Cuz they put a newbie, that's you Viper no offense, next to them. I don't get it.
Spider - You were put in a box?
Viper - They put me in a magic box along with someone else that was given a revolver and after a while the moon symbol on my dagger started flashing red so I pressed it then me and them teleported out
Also no offense taken, though considering what I know we weren't even really "making" anything
Knight - what kind of fucking operation are they running over there??
Viper - An evil one? Duh?
Spider - So they were going to kill you
Viper - I doubt it, I'm far more useful alive then dead
Chandra - Considering Spark's motives, I highly doubt you were intended to just leave anti-magic confinement. I also doubt he predicted that Patrice gained the Revolver of Untold Truths from his, at the time, Creature of Legend.
Viper - If I had a nickel for every time i've escaped something I wasn't supposed to I'd have 2 nickels, which is awesome
Chandra - Congratulations. Speaking of anti-magic confinement, I can confirm that that's what they're being held in. Similar to the Anti-Magic Confinement Center on B10, the Creature of Legend Control Confinement Center is on B6. Why Spark wanted to call it the CLCCC is beyond me.
Viper - LMAO THE FUCKING CLCCC
Chandra - Indeed. Spark is obsessed with acronyms. He's kind of like January in that sense. Personally I find it incredibly annoying.
Viper - You'd hate my boss then. Almost everything he makes likely has an acronym attached to it, would you like a list?
Chandra - I'm going to regret saying yes but my innate curiosity confounds me.
Viper - MTAGR, MAV, ACS, PHUG, AFS, MTAAR, CCCS, HOCS
Chandra - Oh those... are a lot less worse than I expected.
Viper - Honestly I think CCCS and PHUG are the worst ones
Chandra - I was expecting full on swear words. At least your Boss has some class unlike certain people who are looking over my damned shoulder at our conversation! Talking about you January. Personal space please.
January - Apologies. Just wanted to interject with: The reason I make these acronyms is because I enjoy it when people ask what it means. I enjoy that little bit of confusion on their face. That curious pause.
Granted, I at least attempt to attach some meaning to mine. Not this CLCCC business. Nobody is going to know what that means, and I guarantee you this! Spark will not have the same reaction. There is no curious pause. Just a look of genuine annoyance.
Chandra - Anyway, I'd like to get onto this release plan this week. Spark is hosting an event in Capital City this Friday, and we might be able to get on in there before he catches us.
Viper - Sounds like a good idea, he'll be having his little event in Captial City while we break into his dark evil spire and release the creatures
Chandra - Okay. Thank you Viper. Without you, this plan is impossible. Hell, without everyone working together, this will be an impossible mission to complete.
Patrice - What's the event for?
Chandra - It's an anniversary party for his taking over of Capital City. He's planning to rename the place back to Nova City like in the old days. Man is a complete and total jackass.
Knight - you all have an exit strategy if things capsize right?
Patrice - Split, hide and leave. An event is the perfect thing to blend in.
January - Correct. I will have Portable Portals on hand to expedite the escape processes for both Creature and Gang.
Patrice - Just to be safe, it's not black tie, right, the event?
Chandra - No, it is not black tie. It's 'mandatory for all citizens'.
Patrice - Oh, absolutely perfect, then. Big crowds make a great hiding spot.
Chandra - And considering we have about a few hundred thousand citizens, very big crowd.
Patrice - Of course, of course. But don't look too... how you say it... cautious? Don't look like you're planning something. You're just there, maybe enjoying the festivities a bit. Don't give a reason to suspect.
Chandra - We'll continue to plan over the course of the week
Viper - So don't wear an all black suit with black sunglasses and an earpiece?
Patrice - Depends if you're planning to knock him out mid-speech.
Luna - Do we even need to be in the crowd in Capital City? Don't we have a secondary entrance inside Nova Tower?
Viper - There is, if that arcade is still operating the back entrance serves as an employee entrance into Nova Tower, plus a certain someone taught me a neat trick so I can get us anywhere in the building
Chandra - :) Nothing I do is without purpose.
Phoebe - And considering that Nova Heart is still in Fairview, I'm certian that entrance is still available.
Viper - Perfect