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]

[ as soon as dewey sets the card down a set of chains spring forth from it, snaring the dragon and causing it to thrash about. it seems to be growing weaker, allowing for a more frail monster to be able to take it out no problem. it's a relatively common combo, but definitely one that comes in handy regularly. ] Right! It's so much fun and I love seeing the new cards and testing out new combos just to see what'll happen next!

/uses the Google machine

[couldabeenturbo]

[a tiny squeak comes out of Dewey's wide-open beak, a sound that's just barely audible and yet full of elation. this is so cool. he can't handle how cool this is. but then he realizes he gets to play his own monster. he looks through his hand and spots something way too cool to not want to see come to life: a dinosaur wrestler]

Go git 'em, dude!

lol perf ♥

[puzzlers]

[ yugi can't help but smile in return, because it's so refreshing to see somebody that enjoys the game just as much as he does. normally the dinowrestler dewey picked would need two sacrifices to be able to be summoned, but because yugi has a monster on the field he can summon it without anything. ] Great move, Dewey! That's a really powerful monster!

[ the dinowrestler appears and throws it's head back in a roar, beating its fists together as it sets its sights on yugi's dragon. charging into battle it winds up a punch that completely oblierates the offending monster, taking with it a significant chunk of yugi's points. ] I actually work at the game shop that sells these cards if you're interested in getting some of your own.

I know zilch about YGO but used to play MTG soooo

[couldabeenturbo]

HEAVENLY HERA.

[one of Uncle Scrooge's epithets seems the only appropriate response to this development as Dewey's jaw drops.]

And I just oicked him because he looked cool! Heck yeah I want to get some of these! I bet Louie would love to play....especially if the winner gets something.

[a troubling thought occurs to him] But I just got here and I don't have a ton of money. What kibd of places can you get, like... A little job? I still need time to study.

[he eyes the cards wistfully. magic monster game, he needs you in his life]

lol good enough!

[puzzlers]

I had thought about hosting a tournament, though I have to talk to the shop owner first, but the winner would definitely get something. [ and he had definitely mentioned fantastic foils to louie, though maybe his brother would have more luck getting him more excited about them. ]

I can get you a starter deck no problem. [ he gives him a smile. ] Just so you can play casually and then once you get more situated you can always consider a job. I usually do all my studying at night, though staying up late isn't something I'd recommend. [ covers a laugh. ]

[couldabeenturbo]

Oh, that'd be awesome! I'd love to play against a bunch of people. It looks like the kind of game where everyone could play it a little differently.

[and then Yugi mentions the starter deck, and his eyes shine]

Wow, really? But I just met you! You - you don't have to. I can work for it, or ... or trade you something, or help you do something for it.

[Uncle Donald and Uncle Scrooge didn't raise mannerless boys, after all. troublemakers? absolutely. but NICE, GOOD troublemakers.]

[puzzlers]

Yeah! with the amount of different monsters and supplementary cards there are tens of hundreds of different play styles. That's part of the reason I love it so much, because you can find a play method to pretty much exactly suit your needs and wants.

How about you promise to play against me a few more times! [ and they might have just met but yugi's friends with his brother and he's been nothing but pleasant and enthusiastic, so he's happy to do it. ] Or if I end up trying to run a tournament maybe you can help with that.