June Event and Intro Log

[magicademymods]

June Event and Intro Log Diatu and The Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Sundering Midterm Results It turns out that inadvertently summoning a horrible demon of immense and terrible power is still worth a passing grade: minus a lot of points for summoning the entirely wrong thing, but enough extra credit for successfully doing something so incredibly over-the-top to make up for it just a little. Meanwhile, something something power of running water, there's a demon imprisoned in the fountain, locked behind a massive magic circle of protection. Its flames neither evaporate the water nor are quenched by it, its lashing pointy tail stabs futilely at the stone in an attempt at petty vandalism, and otherwise it squats with otherworldly patience, claws drumming on its thighs. Till someone comes close, and then it calls out. "Come! It is in my power to grant a wish to those who ask! Speak your desire and I shall grant it!" Of course, the demon's ability to interpret wishes in an extremely jerkass manner is unparalleled by mortal malice. Still, this doesn't stop those students who think they're clever, can outwit a demon, have a background in legal jargon, or just want a turkey sandwich on rye bread with lettuce and mustard and-and they don’t want any zombie turkeys, they don’t want to turn into a turkey themselves, and they don’t want any other weird surprises. Needless to say, it has gone well for none of them -- but will you be the one to break the streak? As for the circle, it is specifically warded against meddling, so no freeing the demon (accidentally or otherwise). Those who try to touch it or cross through it are promptly hurled with pinpoint accuracy into a nearby pond that has been put there explicitly for this purpose. (Except for Minamimoto -- if HE messes with it, his pants rip themselves off his body, wrap around his head, and haul him away while shouting the multiplication tables incorrectly.) Potent Potables Students work hard, and they play hard. Around midterms, this often takes the form of picnics with unreserved and unrestricted access to not just copious amounts of barbecue and potato salad, but also alcohol. From fine wines to barrels of beer to Liverpunch Whiskey, all sorts of offerings pop up at the parties that occupy space along the Walk or outside the Towers and Keep. Anastara, you see, has no legal drinking age; like most of the Tenscore Kingdoms, children grow up with alcohol, and generally its consumption is seen as no major event and no special treat. And it simply hasn't occurred to anyone that other cultures on other worlds might not function the same. So enjoy a picnic, but also enjoy your free access to the wonders of intoxication. Physical Challenge (aka the Prompt Least Likely To Cause Suffering) Healthy body, healthy mind, the saying goes. Professors Trammel and Kith, adherents to this philosophy, have begun holding extracurricular exercise groups during the off hours. Students can learn proper weightlifting techniques for endurance as well as strength, jog around the campus in groups, play impromptu games that get the body moving, or even just practice slow stretches and what other worlds might call 'yoga'. Captain Lominia aggressively prowls the area, looking for people to scoop into bala-inlota exercises -- far more grueling and dangerous to succeed at if you don't want to be badgered onto the student team, but amazing workouts either way. And Headmaster Birony has set up a fairly extreme obstacle course straight out of a ninja challenge, overseen by Professor Porfsin from behind a cannon which magically flings beanbags at the participants. Those who make it through receive a pie from the Headmaster, who it turns out apparently can make a really darn tasty pie. Research On the Sundered With the arrival of the Sundered come those wizards engaged in research on their presence here, now set to investigate what brought them here and how to get them home. All newly-arrived Sundered students are asked to meet with representatives of the research team, to introduce themselves and relate what they will of their homes. In addition, the team requests samples of blood, hair, and skin -- carefully magically collected, and the researchers will sign in the presence of the Sundered a Glyphed contract that forbids them from using the samples for a purpose they know will be harmful. (They quite understand your reasons to be suspicious of this collection! And they will not compel anyone who refuses even given these conditions.) This month, the researchers wish for you to engage in some sort of conflict, clash, or battle with your fellow Sundered. Spars with blunted weapons are the obvious choice, but games of strategy like go, shogi, or Fantastic Foils are also an option. A rousing debate will do as well -- anything that raises passion and energy. The team explains that they've found many of the Sundered who they interviewed have recently been through some sort of conflict or trouble on their world, and they wish to see if there's any magically-measurable aspect they share when challenged. Wonders Await Diatu Magicademy is open to you in all its glory. Except for the fountain. You can't swim in the fountain till they figure out how to banish the demon.

Comments

[puzzlers]

[ he waves at her from the sidelines. ] Hey Webby. [ she's a natural. it almost makes him a little jealous, especially because he's pretty sure he would have already fallen off and broken something by now. ]

I, ah, don't think I'll be that great of a racing partner.

[woo_oo]

[She begins swinging back and forth.]

Oh? Why not?

[puzzlers]

I think it's been a bit too long since I did anything like this and I'm bound to, ah, [ makes a vague motion over the obstacle course. ] probably hurt myself. This thing looks really intense. [ but he should probably at least try. ] Is it as bad as it looks? [ or worse. ]

[woo_oo]

You shouldn't let pain hold you back, or else you'll never do anything! Getting hurt is just a part of life.

[As for the course...]

It's easy! This is my third time!

[... but then again, she's been trained by a super spy since birth...]

[puzzlers]

[ squints at webby. he's not really that surprised by that, she's been outgoing to the max since day one. ]

"Easy". [ he adds the air quotes and gives a laugh, but does start making his way to the front. honestly he probably won't do terrible, since he had worked out for a short time, but he's also not going to be breaking any records and it'll be a wonder if he doesn't fall off at least twice. ]

[woo_oo]

[She straightens up, heading to the start of the obstacle course. Why?

To cheer him on, of course!]

You can do it, Yugi! I believe in you! Go, Yugi!

[puzzlers]

[ he appreciate the enthusiasm and excitement, because it kind of does actually get him in the spirit of things. he gives her a nod once he reaches the start and then taking a deep breath he begins! it's a bit of a struggle through certain parts, but he doesn't do as badly as anticipated. he's definitely not fast, not by a long shot, but he's giving it his all and eventually he reaches the end, out of breath. ]

[ and he didn't even fall once! ]

T- That was, that... that was actually pretty fun...

[woo_oo]

[She cheers him on the entire way! ... really, the entire way. She follows him throughout, easily going through the course like it's nothing more than a morning jog.

At the end of it all.]

You did a great job!

Now, let's do it again!

[puzzlers]

[ the cheering definitely helps him get through, especially because there were a few spots when he got hung up and he'd thought about throwing in the towel, but the fact that she had faith in him was very much appreciated. ]

O- Okay, sure, I just need... just a minute. [ he's going to wander over to the benches to grab a cup of water, which he splashes on his face like it'll somehow help. ] Ok. Let's see if I can do it a bit faster this time. Maybe one of these days I'll come close to almost beating you. [ he laughs, rolling his shoulders and cracking his back as he approaches the start again. ]

[woo_oo]

Aw, how cute. No you won't.

[She doesn't mean to sound so condescending!!! She's just. Not good socially.]

But beating your old record is just as good!

[puzzlers]

[ he laughs loudly. ] I said maybe! [ but that's just going to fuel him to try harder, so that he can prove her wrong! ]

For now that's as good as it's going to get.

[woo_oo]

And you can always improve! You can never stop improving and becoming the best you!

[puzzlers]

Very true. I'd like to improve too... becoming a better me than even I thought possible, y'know, so I need to keep at it. [ pumps a fist! ]

[woo_oo]

And never ever give up! Ducks don't back down!

... Well, you're not a Duck, but it still applies!

[puzzlers]

[ he balls a fist. ] I'm never going to give up or back down either.

[ he chuckles. ] No, not a duck, but maybe I'll work my way up to an honorary one?

[woo_oo]

[Now that makes her smile!]

I don't see why not! I'm one!

... I mean, Duck as in family name, I'm clearly an actual duck in species sense.

[puzzlers]

[ he laughs a little harder. ]

Family name, yeah, though magic could probably help with the latter, at least temporarily.

[woo_oo]

[YUUGI NO

Her eyes widen.]

Yeah... YEAH! I bet there's totally a spell here that can change our bodies!

[puzzlers]

[ YUGI YES. ]

[ this should backfire and they should totally switch bodies instead of making their bodies change sometime. ]

There's got to be! We should look into it sometime and give it a go!

[woo_oo]

[Mun has been trying to find a way to make a bodyswitching event so THANK YOU FOR MAKING IT HAPPEN]

I'm totally putting that on my research list! Boy, it's a long list now.

[puzzlers]

[ don't mention it! this is going to be so much fun! ]

I'm not surprised. I can add it to my list too, and maybe we can reconvene sometime to get our research on!

[woo_oo]

[She offers a hand for a high-5!]

Team Body Change for the win!

[... there has to be a better name for it.]

[puzzlers]

[ HIGH FIVE! ]

[ and they can work on the name. ]

I'll let you know if I find out anything. I could use a bit of a break from this [ motions to the obstacle course. ] so I might hit up the library.

[woo_oo]

What, quitting already? C'mon, we can definitely go ten more rounds!

[... maybe yuuig should run. as in, the opposite direction.]

[puzzlers]

Yeah I should really start on this, ok, see you later!

[ running!!! ]