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

[hotheadwarmheart]

Physical Challenge

Not for Lea were any of the ordinary exercises. Oh no; he had his sights set on that obstacle course and the promised pie at the end. After all the time he'd spent parkouring across buildings and other obstacles while fighting Heartless, he didn't figure it would be that difficult. All the same, he'd armed himself with a trash can lid as a makeshift shield to deflect those beanbags.

He took a moment to stretch a bit before stepping up to the line. If Anyone wanted to show up and cheer him on, mock him, or offer words of advice before he started now would probably be a good time.

Research on Sundered

Alright, now this was something Lea could get behind! He eagerly volunteered, stepping up to claim a blunted sword and round shield. He tested a few of them- shields too, for some reason- for proper balance before making his choice, then stood ready to face anyone who wanted to go a few rounds with him. He may not be the best at magic, but this? This he could do.

Research

[afterthemoon]

[ Isa steps up to challenge Lea, having picked out one of the larger training swords for himself. ]

Alright, Lea, let's see how things go without our powers or the fate of the worlds at stake.

Re: Research

[hotheadwarmheart]

[Lea grinned stepping into the sparring ring, taking up a ready stance.]

Was hoping you'd say that. Show me what you've got!

[afterthemoon]

I won't hold back.

[Isa makes the first move, lunging at Lea, and bringing the sword down in a sweeping motion...]

[hotheadwarmheart]

Wouldn't have it any other way.

[Lea brought up his shield to block the blow from Isa's sword, angling it so the majority of the heavy blow's force would be directed away from him. He then sidestepped and struck out with his own weapon, aiming the strike at Isa's off side.]

[afterthemoon]

[The block unbalances Isa, but he recovers quickly enough to make a token effort to block Lea's blow...

Though by "block" it's more that he's aiming his own strike at Lea's sword and hoping he can unbalance him.

...It quickly becomes apparent that Isa lacks any sort of "finesse" when it comes to fighting, that he relied to heavily on his berserk powers that he never learned a better way to fight.]

[hotheadwarmheart]

[Lea on the other hand, has had a great deal of practice fighting and it shows.

Isa manages to block the blow from the sword, but lea manages a solid riposte, keeping their blades from locking and managing a quick sidestep to get out of the line of a direct counter attack. He then feints with his shield, hoping to throw Isa off balance before quickly switching to another sword strike from a different angle.]

[afterthemoon]

[In the end, the fight doesn't last terribly long, without Berserk mode to tap into, Isa just doesn't have the raw strength to back up his plan of trying to wear Lea down. Isa's side of the fight devolved into simply clashing with Lea's sword, with no other tactics.

Eventually, Lea's sword strikes are enough to knock the sword out of his hand and knock him too the ground.

Isa looks up at Lea, short of breath.]

I guess... -huff- you won...

[hotheadwarmheart]

[To Isa's credit, Lea is rather out of breath too by the end.]

Looks -huff- like it.

[After taking a moment to catch his breath, he offers Isa a hand up.]

Looks like you've gotten rusty; you used to be able to go toe-to-toe with me, no problem.

[afterthemoon]

Rusty?

[After a moment, Isa takes the offered hand and gets to his feet.]

Is that what you think?

[hotheadwarmheart]

Well... yeah. You used to be able to keep me on my toes, but this time, after the first few strikes, you were really easy to predict. I mean part of that's probably just me having gotten better at reading an opponent over the years, but still...

[afterthemoon]

[He doesn't want to admit it, but...]

I think I've become too reliant on my abilities...

physical challenge

[woo_oo]

"Hi Lea!"

Webby merrily bounced on over to his side, eager to take on the course... again.

"Isn't this fun? How many times have you done it?"

Re: physical challenge

[hotheadwarmheart]

"Hey, Webby," Lea said, greeting her with a friendly wave. "This'll be my first run through actually; was just warming up a bit before I got started."

"How about you?", he asked. "Made it all the way to the end yet?" Some of the obstacles looked like they'd be difficult for someone Webby's size to traverse, even without the beanbag cannon involved.

[woo_oo]

"Sure did!" Webby pointed to the end, where she'd already gobbled down her pie. "This'll be my third time! I'm trying to beat my record!"

[hotheadwarmheart]

"Nice!", Lea said, sounding genuinely impressed. "Got any tips for a first timer?"

[woo_oo]

"Believe in yourself!" She genuinely thought this was helpful. "If you think you can't do it, of course you'll fail."

[hotheadwarmheart]

Well that was some good, if rather generic advice. "Oh I don't really doubt I can do it," Lea said. "I mean even with the beanbag cannon thing, this'll still be a cakewalk compared to jumping roofs while dodging and fighting Heartless. Only real question is how many bruises am I gonna have by the end of it, and will the pie be worth it?"

[woo_oo]

"It's more than just pies that'll make it worth it!" Webby replies with great heart and enthusiasm. "It's knowing you could do it without giving up... it's affirming the belief in yourself! It's pie... for your soul."

[hotheadwarmheart]

Lea chuckled. "'Pie for my soul', huh?", he said. "Well soul pie sounds nice, but at the moment, I'm more interested in pie for my stomach."

"Anyway, wanna time me?", he said. "I doubt I'll break any records on my first run through, but you never know."

[woo_oo]

Just like that, she was distracted again. "Oh, yes, I'm a great timer! I'm used to having nothing but time, so I know how to measure it!"

[hotheadwarmheart]

"Alright then!", Lea said, moving to the starting line and taking up a ready position. "Count me down, and I'll go on your mark."

[woo_oo]

"Okay, I'll count down from five! Are you ready?" She grinned, eager to see him in action. "Are you ready?"

physical challenge

[zanarkandian]

"Nice one!"

Tidus is going to give the guy a thumbs up for the trash can idea. Why didn't he think of that? (Probably because he wasn't the brightest thinker.)

"Think you're gonna get the record?"

Re: physical challenge

[hotheadwarmheart]

Lea grinned at the compliment, but looked a bit more thoughtful when asked about his plans. "Not sure," he said. "What is the record, do you know?" If if wasn't too unrealistic, he might just go for it.