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

[replaceme]

[ she had decided to enter on a whim, to be honest, because she really had no intention of staying in the dorm. she didn't want to be that close to a group of people capable of casting all sorts of spells while she slept. if she learned a proper ward or protection spell, then maybe, but she was still getting a handle on this world's weird magic. ]

Nowhere. [ she blurts out without thinking. she tugs on her hood some more and frowns. there are only so many places she can go in the dorm. why oh why did she come here. ] I just... I was looking around, that's all. Just... just trying to get used to the campus. And this is... it's my house, apparently.

[blue_ice]

[ Kaiba inclines his head a little. ]

Then welcome to Purifeul. Generally, people with logical minds are assigned here, so you're already a step ahead.

[ He nods and...oh, right. Introductions are a thing people usually do. He'll just...throw it out there. ]

My name is Seto Kaiba. You're...?

[replaceme]

H- Heh, I am, ah, glad that I'll be in good company here. It's a pleasure Seto Kaiba. I, uhm, I'm... Lahdinokhind, o- or Lady if that's too much of a mouthful.

[blue_ice]

[ Kaiba attempts to silently mouth her name and fails. Lady, then. ]

Then I welcome you, Lady. Were you treated well on the ride over?

[replaceme]

I arrived a couple of days ago, but it was kept under wraps, because I had to, ah, talk to the professors of the school about... about something... but it's sorted now, so that's, ah, g- good.

[blue_ice]

I hope they were good to you. I've found their priorities to be a little out of line with our needs at the best of times...

[ He sighs. ]

But if you're good, that's the important thing. You'll want to get your rest, because I've heard they intend on throwing the new students headfirst into midterms.

[replaceme]

...oh. I, ah, didn’t have any problems with them. The headmaster is especially friendly. It was imperative though, or I wouldn’t be able to... I probably couldn’t, uhm, ... [ she trails off. ] I needed to be able to fit in.

[ that’s worrisome. ] I have no problems staying at the library until I’ve done my best to catch up. Do you think you could, uhm, s- show me where it is?

[blue_ice]

Of course I can. This way.

[ He might have a cool exterior, but he's not unsympathetic to her predicament. He guides the way forward, giving her a small nod. ]

You're taking Modification and all the math-inclined courses as one of us, I presume. Is that something you excel at?

[replaceme]

[ she follows after him. ]

I'm taking Modification, yes, but I'm just going to find a tutor for one of the regular math classes. I refuse to take a class lead by that one crazy teacher I've been hearing about.

[blue_ice]

I've had a few clashes with him myself. I completely understand. Unfortunately, he's in our dormitory.

{ He snorts. ]

I can help if the tutor can't, or if you have trouble finding one.

[replaceme]

He's... what...

[ lady stops following even though they're not headed back to the dorm. ]

I need to find somewhere else to stay then. [ more to herself than him. ] Ah, that's... that's kind of you. I don't have anybody else in mind, but if you could... maybe there's something I can, ah, do for you in return?

[blue_ice]

I can't think of anything I need at the moment. But if you want to repay me...maybe I'll come across something reasonable later?

[ He shrugs and pauses to wait for her. ]

Are you sure? He's a nuisance, but outside of class he hasn't done much that's more dangerous than tearing up the cushions.