Voltus Glade is in the far northern end of the island, away from most other major structures. It is a natural clearing on a cliff, surrounded by trees on all side except for the cliff side, giving spectacular views. On the ground in this clearing is a large circular base, with smaller circles carved into it with strange runes unlike any Max had ever seen before. Max will see that there are 10 of these runes. In the middle of the circle, where there are no runes, is Selene. Nine other mutants are standing on the circular rune spots, leaving one spot open. 

Max walked through the dense trees, finally seeing his first glimpse of the Voltus Glade breaking through the leaves. His steps stopped briefly as he crossed the threshold between the treeline and open clearing. The sheen of the runes looked magical in the moonlight, making the empty one much more inviting. He quickly scanned the faces of the other mutants there, seeing them standing on a rune each before finally looking towards Selene. A part of him was weary, apprehensive, but mostly he was lured in the mystery of it all, and by what he could learn. So, Max took his first step into the clear open space, walking straight towards the empty rune and standing in its center. He didn't say anything, unsure of what even to day. Hi, I'm Max and I'm a magic user? 

[color=CDC0CF]"I see we have a newcomer to our circle,"[/color] Selene greeted softly. She looked somewhat luminous, as if she were faintly glowing in the moonlight. In her left hand, she was holding a dusty old tome - a grimoire that was positively ancient. The other mutants in the circle looked at Max somewhat curiously - standing next to him was an elvish looking girl with a shock of pink hair. [color=CDC0CF]"Would you care to introduce yourself to the coven?"[/color]

[Color=aba400]"Sorry, didn't want to interrupt anything."[/color] Max let out softly as he rubbed the back of his neck. He shifted his weight from one hip to the other, looking at the 'coven' before him. Somehow that word sat ill with him, but he wasn't sure why. Was Stranges place also a Coven? Did he have another name for it? Was Rune part of one? He realized he was still silent, having not introduced himself yet. [Color=aba400]"Uh. Hi? Names Maximillian, most call me Max, I have magic but its...unpredictable, chaotic even. But I know I [i]can[/i] get control, eventually. I've seen it, a future in which I could do things that seem more like fantasy than reality. And I've done things to that effect too."[/color] Max had no idea what it was he was supposed to say, or how much was too much to say. But it all just flowed out of him as soon as he begun to speak, finally cutting himself off and looking about to gauge the others reactions and faces.

[color=CDC0CF]"You aren't interrupting anything at all - just a simple centering of ourselves under Luna's light,"[/color] Selene explained softly with a smile. [color=CDC0CF]"Would you say that you are just beginning your path, then?"[/color]

"Hi, I'm new too to all of this - my name's Pixie," the elvish looking girl with pink hair whispered, positively beaming at Max as she held out a hand. The wings on her back fluttered somewhat excitedly. "It's so totally cool what you all did for Genosha."

Max took the elvish girls hand, giving her a small shake as his free hand made its way towards the nape of his neck once more. [Color=aba400]"To be quite honest I'm still not entirely certain what all we did. Though I'm sure missing months of time can do that to someone."[/color] He turned his attention back towards Selene before looking down at his feet and shuffling a bit more towards the center of his rune. [Color=aba400]"I think that's a fair thing to say. I've learned a lot from quite a few people, but I know there's still more to experience and learn. [I]Like[/i] centering under Luna? What exactly does that do? How does it work? What benefits does it hold for the caster? And is Luna a god or just the name given?"[/color] There was still so much he didn't know about this group or their magic habits. He wondered if it would be rude to ask them all for a quick explanation and demonstration of their powers.

"Luna's the moon goddess," Pixie started explaining quickly. "The moon makes our magic stronger, so the more moonlight you soak up, the better your spells. And different phases of the moon are good for different things, like the New Moon is really good for rituals and spells having to do with fresh starts and new beginnings."

[color=CDC0CF]"Perfectly said, Pixie. When we center ourselves, our energy is stabilized - balanced. And centering under Luna does not only focus our powers... but enhances them. I am guessing, given your chaotic spellwork in the past, you have never attempted to center before. You ought to practice meditation, Maximillian."[/color]

[Color=aba400]"I feel like I should've brought my notebook."[/color] Max joked towards Pixie with a bit of a chuckle. [Color=aba400]"Didn't really have a name for it besides meditation. Usually do it right before I'm about to try something massive and stupid. Helps to focus my thoughts into what I'm attempting to create before I create it. That and well...nevermind."[/color] Max wasn't sure if it was wise to mention the voice he heard at times in the beginning. The one who told him words of power that he could speak to make his magic happen. It made sense that if they believed in Luna perhaps there were others they believed in. But he wasn't sure if he was ready for that kind of commitment and knowledge. He pulled off the yellow hood from his robes to better reveal his face, letting the moonlight touch his skin to see if he felt any different. [Color=aba400]"So how does this all work? How close did Wizards of the Coast get?"[/color]

[color=CDC0CF]"I'm not familiar,"[/color] Selene said, tilting her head and her eyebrows furrowing ever so slightly. 

"I think he's talking about Dungeons and Dragons," another member of the circle chimed in. 

"Ooo, I've always wanted to play!" Pixie gushed. "Do you think you could teach me? Maybe after this is over, we could play a game? Do we need a lot of pieces for it?"

[color=CDC0CF]"... At any rate, mutants are unique when it comes to magical abilities. Whereas humans typically need to make deals with other entities in exchange for power or draw on other dimensions, mutants are beholden only to ourselves. We [i]are[/i] magic. Any mutant on this island is capable of wielding magic, although some of you are more suited to it than others. Your third eye is wide open, whereas for others it is closed. We can combine our powers through ritual to cast spells or stand alone."[/color]

Max's attention was briefly turned towards the other mage that knew about Dungeons and Dragons, followed by Pixies excitement over the notion of being able to play it. He wasn't sure how fun a game of D&D would be with people who actually knew magic, potentially arguing over how that isn't how it works or looking for ways to homebrew they're own powers into the game. Then again using magic to create a vast AR system where they played as the characters could be fun. His thoughts were cut short as Selene began to speak again. Explaining further how it all worked, Max's hand twitching a bit with an itch to contact Strange and ask him if his magic was inate or if he made a pact? He didn't seem like the kind however, but he also wasn't currently present it seemed.

There was a part that stuck with him however. [i]Or draw in other dimensions[/i]. He thought back to the voice he first heard when his powers began to manifest. Making him wonder if he was even truly a mutant, or just a human who had unknowingly tapped into another dimension and garnered powers from another realm. [Color=aba400]"Right. So...what do we do here? Exactly? I'd love to get to know all of you and what you're all capable of."[/color]

[color=CDC0CF]"Our circle is a place of learning and teaching,"[/color] Selene answered. [color=CDC0CF]"We meet at the witching hour to center ourselves and then practice and hone our magical skills as a unit. As for getting to know each other better... That actually matches up perfectly with a ritual I have been tinkering with. Of course, it requires the explicit consent of each member of the circle. It's a gentle sort of magic, a slight meeting of minds - where everyone becomes a small part of everyone else for a few minutes, where it's hard to tell where you begin and the next person ends."[/color]