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. |
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diatu2019-06-07 03:00 pm
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"I-It's not very decorative.. at all, but I wanted to follow the design closely and make certain that it was functional. ..It's imbued with a spell to improve your ability to anticipate your opponent's movements."
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"I shall have to work diligently to learn this, then. Perhaps you could also teach me? I am hardly on Ser Hendrik's level, would you not say?" And she was well aware of her lack with blades. At least Eleven might feel good about himself, to know someone was more dismal at swordplay than he.
"I am grateful, though, for your careful work and for your gift. Thank you, Eleven. I shall treasure this."
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"I could detail it later, if you want. But I.. I never had formal sword training before Hendrik, so I don't know if I could really teach you very well."
His smile turned a bit self-depracating. "He'd probably say I'll teach you bad habits. But maybe.. some basics- and I'd be happy to practice, of course."
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Then, Yotsuyu laughed. "I am but a beginner myself. And if he is worried, then he should watch us, so if you teach me one, he can correct me immediately, no? That would only make sense."
With that, she went into one of the pouches at her belt--and indeed, she pulled out a single gold coin. It wasn't necessary that it be that denomination, certainly, but she had it to give, and Yotsuyu was utterly certain that Eleven could put it to good use. So that was the one she offered to him.
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"Uh, I- if.. you really want," he tipped his head, weight shifting. Then it hit him. If Hendrik was three times his size, then he was four times Yotsuyu's. "Oh! I mean, I would happy to."
His gaze dropped to the coin, fingers curling over it and face reddening again. "..I'm thinking about taking commissions, to help costs and give me practice making unique things. But.. I wonder what I should charge?"
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"I am not entirely certain--as I have never had a talent for the forge, but...if your client cannot provide base materials, you should charge for them, and then put a value on your time. Like the rest of us, you have to attend to your studies, although I am certain you have some time to spend in this class on actually forging things, yes?"
Twelve knew the boy, being so good-hearted and generous, would probably undervalue himself. Which was why she'd had no qualms about giving him the coin she had!
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His face fell. "I don't know how long they'll take, either. I'm so busy that it took.. at least two months just to finish this one and Isa's Moon Dagger. So, maybe one month or so per piece? Dependent on complexity? Oh, but what if someone wants a spell imbued that I don't know how to impart?"
His shoulders dropped. "Maybe it's not a good idea after all."
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And then Yotsuyu snorted. "So you do not know how to imbue certain spells. Perhaps Hendrik could help, or one of your other friends--the kami know if you need a Modification spell imbued, I would do it for you! Some might want a fee, but I would do it for you for no charge. I value the practice. I do not think it is a bad idea, Eleven, or I would have said as much."
Yotsuyu figured that it might be a confidence boost if he undertook something of the sort, and succeeded. Something he needed. Far be it from her to set him up to fail, if she could avoid it at all. "Ask Hendrik. See what he says, if you need another opinion. He has done what I have not, and used weapons and armor, so he should have an idea of what such things may cost, at the very least."
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He hesitated. "I think all I can do is list the spells I know, and the sort of magic I can learn. Intimation spells I think I could learn quickly. Knowledge, sensing spells.."
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"Were I not in class, I would happily help." But she nodded, then. "Yes. That would be a wise thing to do, then."
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"So I guess.. decide how you'd like your sword decorated- maybe draw something for me?- and I'll be happy to prioritize your request first."
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Yotsuyu hadn't bragged about it. Had she? She hadn't thought so...
"I shall try to get the materials for you as well, so I will come to you with as complete a design as I may, and what you need to create it." She nodded, then, resolute at least in that.
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Decoration on the blade itself would likely need to be on the light side of things, but if it was work on the handle, then heavier or rarer materials might be needed.
Eleven turned the coin over between his fingers. "..Actually, in lieu of payment, maybe you could help me with something?"
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Really, she was concerned that Eleven might put all of his money towards forging materials and be left with little for himself. She was not rolling in riches, perhaps, but she certainly could spare that for him.
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"..The Empress of Noa has asked after my progress here, so I wanted to write her a letter, but.." He hesitated. "Well, I've never written a letter to royalty before. I don't really.. know how to use formal language well."
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He needn't give her anything in return, after all. Yotsuyu was always more than happy to help Eleven.