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A classic Fantasy and Science Fiction trope. A group with extraordinary powers of some sort goes recruiting among the [[Muggles|general population]], searching for [[The Force Is Strong With This One|others like themselves]]. They may be from [[The Order]], or a school for [[Wizarding School|wizards, witches]] or [[Super |
A classic Fantasy and Science Fiction trope. A group with extraordinary powers of some sort goes recruiting among the [[Muggles|general population]], searching for [[The Force Is Strong With This One|others like themselves]]. They may be from [[The Order]], or a school for [[Wizarding School|wizards, witches]] or [[Super-Hero School|gifted youngsters]]. |
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Key to this trope is the fact that ''they'' come looking for ''you''. Those extra-normal folk leave their ivory tower or basement lab and go out among the rest of us. The scene may subtly juxtapose the mundane with the fantastic (e.g. [[X Men|Prof X]] sitting in your living room, drinking Mom's tea like a college recruiter), or it may be as grandiose and dazzling as a WWII recruitment drive. |
Key to this trope is the fact that ''they'' come looking for ''you''. Those extra-normal folk leave their ivory tower or basement lab and go out among the rest of us. The scene may subtly juxtapose the mundane with the fantastic (e.g. [[X Men|Prof X]] sitting in your living room, drinking Mom's tea like a college recruiter), or it may be as grandiose and dazzling as a WWII recruitment drive. |
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Contrast with [[Mutant Draft Board]], where acceptance is mandatory. If you want to know what the recruiters are looking for, check out [[Magic and Powers]]. Compare [[The Call Knows Where You Live]]. |
Contrast with [[Mutant Draft Board]], where acceptance is mandatory. If you want to know what the recruiters are looking for, check out [[Magic and Powers]]. Compare [[The Call Knows Where You Live]]. |
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