what were the circumstances leading up to this?
In short I either got bored or ended up in pantheon studies every time. Some times my curiosity would lead me to architecture too. Some styles were really amazing. Often time I found myself more interested in a cultures prime than the history of its individuals. The blood baths of civilizations usually either upset or depressed me. Some times both. Some times history can inspire stories though.
Magic doesn't bother me in the least. I would even say it can be used in rl, depending on interpretation and belief (namely belief of the target.) Using Skyrim as an example, if I was in that world I could probably do some illusion magic (for stealthy purpose, defusing situations, and misdirection) and maybe occasionally some alteration like Oakflesh with my interpretation of it (I have a high pain tolerance, natural and trained, that is even higher when I am angry.) Conjuration would be out unless hallucinogenics and suggestion were being used but I have no experience in making someone be hurt by something only they can see, which isn't the point of conjuration anyway. Some basic restoration and maybe a bit of destruction could be considered energy manipulation but I am not trained in this, have only read about it (Reiki, some monk techniques.) Shooting fire out of my hand would be immersion breaking. Using enchanted weapons or armour would be perfectly fine since they are available in the world and I would probably work with or hire a mage since I can't do most magic. Maybe could study it I guess but I never think of that. :P Skyrim alchemy is really just herbalism, not magic, so I could do that easily once I learned the native flora (have studied some herbal medicine.)
I mean technically you can have a barehand full of flames. For a little while too, but the epidermis would eventually burn up. The skin is mostly the bodies defense against UV rays. It is strengthened by some other rays though and helps specific vitamins repair cells. Thats just a bit of teasing though lol. I guess its a matter of flexibility then.
