Poll
Question:
IMF&M ended, current class: Dragonology. Please vote for the next class!
Option 1: Inter-Magical Forces and Magitronics
votes: 0
Option 2: Dragonology and Other Beasts
votes: 3
Option 3: Summoning
votes: 4
Option 4: Biology
votes: 1
Option 5: Swimming
votes: 0
Option 6: Space and Flying Studies
votes: 1
Option 7: Music
votes: 1
Option 8: Practical Applications of Magic
votes: 0
Option 9: Magical Items
votes: 2
Option 10: Runeology
votes: 4
Option 11: Magic Glyphs
votes: 1
Option 12: Magic Drawings
votes: 0
Option 13: Shadow Magic
votes: 8
Option 14: Healing Magic and Herbology, Potions
votes: 4
Option 15: Elemental Magic
votes: 9
Option 16: Ancient Magic
votes: 2
Option 17: Other (please suggest in OOC or PM me)
votes: 0
OOC here: http://forum.legendsofequestria.com/index.php?topic=4340.new#new
The Royal Academy of Magic is the continuation for the School for Gifted Unicorns, comprising six ivory towers in a star shape, one for each Element of Harmony. Equestria's best and brightest (cough cough) come here for education in all manner of arcane sciences, and the professors all are masters of their field.
Let's step into the fun and wacky world of the brightest (or maybe just the richest) ponies in Equestria as Professors and Students!
Rules:
a) Forum Rules
b) No destruction of the towers (knocking out a wall or roof, however, can happen!)
c) No forced transformations
d) No mind control or manipulation
e) No necromancy
f) No paradoxes in time magic
g) No major crimes, you are all respectable ponies, not rabble.
h) have fun! ^-^
i) OOC in OOC, here: http://forum.legendsofequestria.com/index.php?topic=4340.new#new
Current Players!: ( Name, Forum name, Occupation, Subject)
Students:
Cloudy Zenith (Voidwalker)
EagleBlade (Wolfblade)
Insanistis (SapphirePony)
Nala Valor (Nala Valor)
Nightmares (ShadowHeart)
Parchemin (Stitchin Time)
Pyro ( Stitchin Time)
Skyler (Stitchin Time)
ThunderFlame (wolfblade)
Teacher/Faculty/Staff:
Emerald Crescent (The Wandering Magus) , Headmaster
Feather Scroll (The Wandering Magus) , Inter-Magical Forces and Magitronics Research
Glacial Shard (PPBG) , Dragonology and Other Beasts
Lusterless Nova (Lusterless Nova) , Illusion and Summoning
Raven (BlackVortex) , Biology
Teal (Teal Turken), Swimming
The Doctor ( Dreadnaught 308) , Time Magic
Dodger (Lui) , Spatial Magic
Iron Hoof and Driftless Night (Driftless Night) - Music
Regeal (Driftless Night) - Space and Flying Studies
Noy Gazer (Rundo) - Practical Applications of Magic
Jenzy (Jenzy) - Magical Items
Rhyme Writer (rhyme writer) - Runeology, Magic Glyphs, Magic Drawings
Farsight (Seriack) - Dream Magic
Shadechaser (Shadechaser) - Shadow Magic
Bane Emural (Bane Emural) - Ancient Magic
Bacon (blobking156) - Biology
Flame D'Autriche Lucifenia (FlameandIce) - Ancient Runes/Runeology
Nightstar Dreams (Winds) - Ancient Magic
Name: Lusterless Nova
Occupation: Teacher
Subject: Illusion and summoning lessons
Nova arrived at the Royal Academy.
This must be it.
He walked inside and searches for the secretariat.
Name: The Doctor
Occupation: Professor
Subject: Time Magic
The Doctor walks into the Academy adjusting his bowtie
Name: Ryo Disk
Occupation: Professor
Subject: Shadow and Dark magic
Ryo stands outside the gates to the Academy "Another new day and a new opertunity"
Ryo heads into the grounds
Nova sees Ryo and approaches him.
Excuse me. Do you know where i can find the secretariat? I'm new here.
"They should be in the main building just on the left hoof inside the entrance Im assuming you the new proffsor"
Correct. Lusterless Nova, teacher for Illusion and summoning magic. Nice to meet you.
((He is sooo different from Lloyd isn't he?))
((yep))
The Doctor walks past Ryo and Nova holding a suitcase
"A plesure to make your aquantance im Ryo Disk I teach control of Shadow and Dark magic here, so the students can learn control before using there ablitys"
I see. When i find some time later mind if i take a peek? I may not be able to use such magic but it never hurts to know a few things about it.
The Doctor stops for a moment
Disk?
The Doctor turns around
...is your last name D. Disk?
(Why not?)
Pyro trotted in quietly. She was a shy mare to strangers, but those who knew her better than others knew she was a bit crazy. She never let go of her greatest secret, she had a whole world in her mind. She could do anything and everything with no consequences there, but the mare who she was there wants to take over the real world as well. Pyro took a deep breath before looking around her.
"Not at all Id be honered if you had a look in my class and you wouldnt mind if I took a look into yours ether, Illustions arnt far off some types of shadow magic and its highly intre...Ryo hears the Doctor "hmm well yes although the D is my middle name to be fair"
Feel free to drop by later. Until next time.
Nova left and heads for the secretariat.
((mind to rp the secretary magus?))
Huh....you have a quite a bit of history in your family
The Doctor takes out a pocket watch and looks at it
Sorry I must go...see you some other time
The Doctor walks away
Ryo stands there and blinks as the doctor walks away
"Well that was unusal, I guess i better get going i dont want to be late for my own class" Ryo heads off towards the main building
Pyro looked around, confused at where to go.
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Aug 30, 17:17:32
Feel free to drop by later. Until next time.
Nova left and heads for the secretariat.
((mind to rp the secretary magus?))
The room was almost full of papers flying here and there, all suspended in somepony's sparkling magic. A middle-aged mare was busy at one end of the room flipping through scroll upon scroll of student names, numbers, and information. Every now and then a scroll vanished in a puff of smoke which sailed into a pipe in the wall. As Nova entered, she turned her head just slightly.
"Let's see... Lusterless Nova, correct? Summoning, Illusion. Sign here please."
A scroll puffed into existence in front of the pony and a quill floated over.
The Doctor starts walking through the hall and sees Pyro
Oh hello...are you lost?
Quick and simple. That's how i like it. Thank you.
Nova signed/filled out the scroll that was floating in front of him.
Done. If it's not too much to ask could you tell me where my teaching room is?
EagleBlade walks into the academy some sort of barrier is levitated in front of her eyes she looks around ((yellow coat and long blue mane)
Teal enters the school from the lot by air cart that he's pulling. He's got a bunch of scuba gear in the cart.
He lands and starts loading the gear into another, smaller push cart and heads into the halls with it.
Ryo heads up through the building to a classroom marked 5300 though the inside of the class is empty but he goes in anyway
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Aug 30, 17:41:33
Quick and simple. That's how i like it. Thank you.
Nova signed/filled out the scroll that was floating in front of him.
Done. If it's not too much to ask could you tell me where my teaching room is?
The scroll vanished in a puff of smoke which sailed through a pipe in the wall as soon as he finished signing.
"Room 5302, Tower 5, 3rd story. Should be the second door on your left when taking the stairs," said the secretary as a map floated over. It displayed a three-dimensional rendering of the Academy, and a path was highlighted with glowing magic.
"Your schedule, roster and other information will be available in your lecture hall. No cards or keys necessary, the magic doors identify you well enough without need for that."
She smiled and tapped her hooves together, and a stack of several hundred papers vanished in a puff of smoke and floated through another pipe. She turned to the pony.
"Any questions?"
The Doctor walks in the secretary's office
Hello...am I interrupting anything?
Nova took the Map and put it into his saddlebag.
Only one. I wondered if i can visit another class. Mine still needs preparation anyway.
Nova turns to the doctor.
Hello. Just give me a moment.
Insanistis trots around outside the academy, he didn't seem to know what he was doing but he did have a saddle bag with a black heart on it, it had a leaf in it. He plops down forgetting he had classes to get to. Insanistis begins to chew on his hoof then realized he had to get inside, he got up and tried to trot through a door, he forgot how to open it using magic, he may have been forgetful but he was good at magic, even if he learned it by throwing his sister,Sanus, into their home's walls many times. He continues to run into it. ((Insanistis will be a great fun to portray ovO ))
Teal parks his cart of scuba gear next to the secretary's office and enters the room.
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Aug 30, 18:01:51
Nova took the Map and put it into his saddlebag.
Only one. I wondered if i can visit another class. Mine still needs preparation anyway.
Nova turns to the doctor.
Hello. Just give me a moment.
"Certainly. Just make sure to use a silencing spell of some sort to avoid disrupting the lecture or lab, and try not to interfere."
Quote from: Dreadnaught 308 on 2012 Aug 30, 18:00:36
The Doctor walks in the secretary's office
Hello...am I interrupting anything?
"Ah, Doctor. The new equipment you asked for is waiting for you in your classroom. Apologies for the delay."
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2012 Aug 30, 18:03:08
Teal parks his cart of scuba gear next to the secretary's office and enters the room.
"Mr. Teal, the pool will be open shortly. Your schedule..."
A scroll puffs into existence in front of the pony.
"...alongside your roster."
((you ponies, always asking for my help when I'm about to leave :P))
Thank you!
Teal leaves the office and returns to his cart in the hall and heads off to the gymnasium and pool area.
((I thought someone else was gonna do the secretary since you left Magus lol))
Pyro was too afraid to say anything. She shook her head and cantered off.
Thank you. Until next time.
Nova left and followed the map's path.
After a while he reached it and noticed that ryo's class was near his.
(Might drop by)
he knocks on the door.
Thank you, I have been waiting for quite some time....Well see you some other time
The Doctor walks out and looks at Pyro
What class are you supposed to be in?
"hmm a visiter how unusal" Ryo is sat at a desk some form of flask with a blue flame under it is boiling away with what apear to be leaves in it "Come in my doors always open"
She shugged, her eyes slightly fearful.
Insanistis figured out how to open the door, he walked in casually, he got the leaf out of his saddlebag and put it on his head with magic, "I claim this leaf, to be my new friend" He says walking down the hall to try to find his class or someone who knew what they are, he had forgotten since his sister was nagging him all morning.
Teal reaches the pool. He sees the pool is covered and the AC is on cool in the gym.
Ponies don't wanna swim in the cold! It's discouraging and they could catch a cold!
Teal adjusts the AC in the pool area to be 75 FH and sets up the area for class.
Well can I at least know your name?
Nova opens the door and walks inside.
Hi there. Mind if i take a seat?
"Oh proffesor Nova sure go ahead, Im assuming you found your way round alright then"
"Pyro..."
Teal finds their are showers in the pool area, probably to help with restoring the ponies' manes and coats to before they got in the pool. He also finds the emergency alarm near the pool, a small office with a medical kit, a mail system to receive or send messages to other parts of the school, as well as a desk and other basic office supplies.
No need for Formalities. Just Call me Nova.
Not really. Without the map i got in the secretariat i wouldn't find anything here. I guess i need some time to get used to it.
Nova took a seat in the second row.
Looks like nopony is here yet.
Well then Pyro...I'm the Doctor
"I've heard of you before." She whispered, her cheeks tinged pink.
Nala arrived at the Academy with a large bag. She looks around for familiar faces.
Insanistis finds the gymnasium and trots in casually with a leaf on his head "This is the gymnasium right?" He said looking around.
The Doctor looks around and whispers to Pyro
how much do you know?
"Not a terrible lot." She answered.
Quote from: SapphirePony on 2012 Aug 30, 18:26:54
Insanistis finds the gymnasium and trots in casually with a leaf on his head "This is the gymnasium right?" He said looking around.
Teal is in the back, towards the pool area. You can hear stuff echoing from being moved.
Just keep it to yourself...okay...anyway I have to go
The Doctor walks away
Nala walked around the school so that later, she can find her way around.
Ryo laught a bit "no no it normaly like this Control magic isnt that populer" Ryo lowers the flame on the flask and pours a bit of the liquid into a conical flask "then again new semester new students i guess"
What a shame. When it comes to knowledge it's good to know as much as possible.
By the way, what are you making in that flask?
"oh im sorry how rude of me" Ryo leavitates another conical flack out "would you like some also I make some good tea"
After a few minutes, Nala got lost.
Pyro nodded, and trotted in the opposite direction.
Teal heads into the halls for the teacher's lounge, to get to meet any other teachers there.
lol
I didn't expect that. Thank you very much.
Nova takes something out of his saddlebag.
How about some chocolate cookies? I made them myself.
The Doctor walks in his room and sits at his desk
Now I have to fight my mortal enemy.....waiting....
Nala was at where Nova and Ryo was. She didn't know if she should knock.
"why thank you Nova, well i guess a minor toast to the first day, lets hope nothing explodes... this time"
Teal enters the teacher's lounge but finds it empty.
:(
He sighs and gets himself some water and sits down drinking it in the teacher's lounge.
Ryo looks over at the door "Ah good morning"
"oh, sorry. >.< I didnt mean to intrude like this"
Nova stood up and went to Ryo's desk. He levitated some cookies to him.
I'm not sure what you mean with that. I guess it can happen but as long as we do our best the damage will be minimal.
Quote from: Nala Valor on 2012 Aug 30, 18:47:41
"oh, sorry. >.< I didnt mean to intrude like this"
It's okay. We don't bite. Want some tea and cookies?
"no no my door is always open to all, Im assuming your one of the new students right?"
"yeah... I'm new here. And sure, I'll take some tea" ^-^ she came in the classroom.
Pyro was running her hoof along the wall, singing to herself quietly.
"In the rainbow factory, where your fears and horrors come true. In the rainbow factory, where not a single soul gets through."
She would stop if she thought somepony was listening, before she got paranoid and reduced every sound to under her breath.
Well then. I think i should check out my Room.
Nova charges some Mana and a ghost hawk appears in midair.
....Forget this
The Doctor walks out of the room and walks to the Teachers lounge
Name: Cloudy Zenith
Forum Name: Voidwalker
Occupation:Student
There is a knock on the academy, a young mare walks in tentatively.
"Hello?" she calls into the entrance hall.
"My name's Cloudy Zenith!" she calls more vocally.
Seeing the door to the teacher's lounge open, she walks up to it.
"Hello, I am wondering where the secretary is, or some of the proffesors? I need to enroll." see asks the ponies sitting there
Teal looks to the door to see the Doctor and a new pony at the door he smiles. (Teal is the only pony inside the teacher's lounge)
Hello there!
The Doctor sees Cloudy and Teal at the door
Oh hello
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Aug 30, 18:53:10
Well then. I think i should check out my Room.
Nova charges some Mana and a ghost hawk appears in midair.
"and thats how you get students to your lessons" Ryo laughed "Ill see you later Nova say which room is your class anyway, I have a habbit of not checking scheduals"
"And you young miss may i ask your name"
((Teal was already in the lounge))
"I'm Nala Valor. Just call me Nala. ^-^"
"Nice to meet you Nala, Im Proffsor Disk but i tell all my students to call me Ryo, so what are you here to study magic wise you seem to nice to end up in one of my classes"
"Ah, hello. You two must be professors here. I'm not sure what subjects I should take.
I specialize in healing and repair, but I want to learn stuff that would assist my special skill."Cloudy spouted out.
This is how i scout the area. If you want to know more you may want to get to room 5302.
The hawk flew through the wall.
Quote from: Ryo_D_Disk on 2012 Aug 30, 19:00:42
"Nice to meet you Nala, Im Proffsor Disk but i tell all my students to call me Ryo, so what are you here to study magic wise you seem to nice to end up in one of my classes"
"oh, I'm here so that I learn how to use magic, since I just found a way for me to make magic"
I'm Teal, the swimming teacher. I'm here to keep the unicorns in shape and to make sure they can swim. :)
I'm the Doctor and I teach Time Magic
Cloudy looks pensive for a moment, then addresses Teal
"Hello, I'm Cloudy Zenith. I like the idea of swimming to get in shape, it would help me get to ponies who need my help quicker.
But Calling Canyon, where I come from, has only shallow streams. I've never done more than paddle."
She turns to the other pony in the doorway.
"Hello Doctor Doctor. Time magic sounds like fun, I would definately like to learn that :D"
That's why it's important to learn to swim! You never know when you'll come across a lake and need to cross it without a boat. :)
Well Cloudy I will see you in my class
I'll take my leave. Looks like i need to prepare my room. Until next time.
Nova left Ryo's room and heads for his.
Cloudy Zenith giggles.
"Well, I'll sign up for both your classes. But I've got to go get my stuff to my room. See you when your classes start! "
She calls back as she skips to the main door. a few minutes later she comes back in levitating a small satchel and a huge burlap sack that clangs as the field holding it up bobs.
She heads of to the accommodation area.
My excuse for going offline
Doctor, right? You teach time magic? I didn't actually know you could teach ponies to control time. :)
"ah Ok Nova good luck with your classes."
" Oh so your going to be doing some beginers classes correct well, depending on how things go I may see you in this class prehaps"
Of course I can...just because I'm an Earth pony doesn't mean I can't teach about time travel...its simple...well for me it is anyway
I just didn't know anypony but YOU could learn time travel, it's cool!
Quote from: Ryo_D_Disk on 2012 Aug 30, 19:19:22
"ah Ok Nova good luck with your classes."
" Oh so your going to be doing some beginers classes correct well, depending on how things go I may see you in this class prehaps"
"I already have the knowledge and I known how to use magic... I'm just not the best at using it. x3"
Yeah...Its dangerous though
Really? Like how?
Nova took a look at his room.
Looks like i need to rearrange some of the tables.
He hang a sign on his door. "Do not enter"
((I'm off. See ya tomorrow.))
Changing the past...Altering the future...the usual but its a risk I have to take
oh, right. Don't you have a machine you use for travel though?
.......yes its in my classroom
Quote from: Nala Valor on 2012 Aug 30, 19:27:47
I already have the knowledge and I known how to use magic... I'm just not the best at using it. x3"
"oh I see if you dont mind me asking what can you currently do Im curious on your skill level, that is if you dont mind showing me"
They let you bring that here?
Of course...well sort of...they think its a decoration but they can't know what it really is or they will take it from me
I see. Don't worry, I won't tell anypony. ^-^
"oh... Well... I know a few shields spell, The classic levitation spell and I know the spell that allows you to walk on clouds. But because I'm an earth pony, I can't do them without my talisment" she take out a golden necklace that had some magic inside but Not a lot. There isn't enough mana inside the necklace to perform a levitation spell on a small feather.
"I see the talismen acts like a magic booster to your raw magical potential though.." Ryo checks its energy and thinks ("its a bit low on energy to give a large boost isnt it") "Im sure as you learn here your potential will increse its rare but not uncommon to see a pony use a boosting item to aid there powers"
"yeah... I just don't know how to use my power without it. I use it as a unicorn horn." x3
Good...Well I have to go now
The Doctor walks out of the lounge
Teal gets up and returns to the gymnasium to the pool. He sets up his class.
"Well I had better prepare my Room in a hope i get students this year" Ryo pulls out a small planner "Im assuming you havent gotten your scheduals yet so if you want to fech them I think this year there in the auditorium" Ryo points at the map
((im heading of realy soon but ill be here for a few more posts))
"really? Thanks. So I have to go here, then here and here, turn left and ok, I think I'll be good to find my way. I'll see you later then?" ^-^
"Good luck and rememeber to have fun alright ^-^"
((alright im going off now see you all tommorow))
Insanistis was sitting on a light in the gymnasium((Teleporting? Or did he just use a ladder lol)), he still had the leaf on his head, he hollers down at Teal "HEY?! Are you a student or a teacher?!" The leaf on Insanistis head fell off, he wasn't paying attention to what Teal was doing.
The Doctor walks in his classroom
now...what to do...
She went to the auditorium to get her scheduals.
The Doctor sits in his chair playing with the sonic screwdriver
Quote from: SapphirePony on 2012 Aug 30, 20:30:24
Insanistis was sitting on a light in the gymnasium((Teleporting? Or did he just use a ladder lol)), he still had the leaf on his head, he hollers down at Teal "HEY?! Are you a student or a teacher?!" The leaf on Insanistis head fell off, he wasn't paying attention to what Teal was doing.
Huh?
Teal looks over at Insanistis.
I'm a teacher! Who are you?
He jumps off the light, "I'm Insanistis, I'm a new student here." He says falling on his face and quickly getting up to act casual again, he puts the leaf back on his head. "And this is my leaf, leafywuffletons."
um....your leaf?....is it...alive?
"Well I think he is, I found him on the floor in my sister's room." Insanistis says petting the leaf with his hoof.
So...does it talk to you or...anything?
"No, Leafywuffletons doesn't like to talk, I sometimes pretends he does though.Isn't that right Leafy~." He says then uses the side of his mouth "Yuppy yup yup~"
Teal giggles.
I like him. :3 But I'm afraid the other ponies might hurt him swimming in my class, so you should find a safe place for him.
Insanistis puts the leaf in his saddle bag "There, Leafy is now safe" He twitches letting out a little spark of magic.
Well...it's a good place I guess. You should know my class isn't till later.
......Uhh......what to do....
The Doctor looks at the TARDIS
should I?.....
"Okai Doki~" He says trotting out to try to find the other classes he might have... or the ones he has, whichever comes first.
The Doctor walks towards the TARDIS
I don't think anyone will notice if I'm gone
Pyro was walking around, and noticed him.
The Doctor stares at the TARDIS for some time
Pyro sat down, leaning against the wall, watching silently.
The Doctor starts pacing around the room
Why is this such a hard decision to make!?
Pyro wanted to say something, but didn't.
The Doctor sighs and walks back to his desk
.....
(This looks fun.)
Name: Raven
Forum name:BlackVortex
Occupation: Teacher
Subject: Biology
Raven paced back and forth at the front of her class room. She glanced at the clock, sighing. Finaaly she sat down and looked over some slides for the prodegctor. "At least today's lesson will be interesting- the wildlife of Equestria." She stood back up, only to sit back down.
There is a knock on Raven's door. Cloudy walks into the room.
"Hello. I heard that the Biology class is here?" she inquires.
"I would like to sign up for it."
After a while Nova comes out of his Teaching room. He heads for the teachers lounge.
Shard trotted into the building. He glanced at the directory, teachers lounge... Okay, there. Shard walked towards the lounge.
(( Glacial Shard [PPBG] Professor Dragonology and othet beasts ))
The Doctor still sits in his chair
Uhh...
Wait, did the map say a left...or a right? Shard walks down the left hallway. He sighs as he realizes he's lost. Shard turns back, noticing another teacher. He pokes his head into the classroom.
The Doctor is groaning with his face to the desk
Uhh...
Shard stared at The Doctor for a moment before speaking. [glow=navy,2,300]" Is something wrong?"[/glow]
The Doctor lifted his head up
Oh hello...no just...bored
[glow=navy,2,300]" Oh. Um, what is with the... Police box?"[/glow]
...Its my house...it has everything in it...a library, kitchen, a pool, hot tub, game room, a master bedroom and a three story wardrobe with over twenty rooms in it
[glow=navy,2,300]" Wha- no, seriously. What is it doing here?!"[/glow]
...it shows how primitive life was a hundred years ago...I have to show examples of what they might see if they do go back in time
:s [glow=navy,2,300]" Ah, okay."[/glow]
(( We need students!))
((YES WE DO!))
Sorry if I caused you a little confusion
[glow=navy,2,300]" It's fine... I better get back to my classroom. Goodbye."[/glow] Shard smiles and waves as he leaves.
(( Nnnng. Students. Wanted.))
Finding the biology teacher currently asleep, Cloudy whispers
"I'll come back later" and trots off down the corridor.
Shard walked into his classroom and sighed. Not a bad room... He looked at the stack of books that were supplied. Shard took the topmost one and began to read it silently.
(( Yay, a student!))
...ugh...bored again...
The Doctor looks out his door to see who is in the hallway
Good, I don't see anyone....To the TARDIS
The Doctor walks in the TARDIS
There is a knock on Shard's door. A tan coated mare peeks in to the room.
The Doctor comes out of the TARDIS with some butter
Butter...your the only one who fully understands me
The Doctor starts eating the butter
[glow=navy,2,300]" Come in."[/glow] Shard says, only once taking his eyes of the book.
"Hello, I'm Cloudy Zentih. I take it that you are the Dragonology teacher?" the mare asks.
[glow=navy,2,300]" Hello," [/glow] he says.[glow=navy,2,300]" Yes, I am. You may call me Mr. Shard."[/glow]
"Well Mr. Shard, I would be interested in attending your lessons. I know about healing ponies and a little about animals.
There seems to be little literature on dragons and other fantastic beasts in most libraries, and I would like to know how to help them as-well." spurts Cloudy Zenith.
[glow=navy,2,300]" Ah, alright. "[/glow] Shard picks up a book and gives it to Cloudy Zenith. It is marked "Dragonology". [glow=navy,2,300]" Flip to page twelve."[/glow]
Cloudy flips to page twelve, walks to a chair and knocks it over as she sits down.
She picks the chair back up and continues reading.
"Sir, it says here that dragons follow migratory patterns. Is it known why they do so?" she asks, jumping up and knocking her chair over again.
[glow=navy,2,300]" No, not exactly. There a several different therios, from finding a husband or wife to seasonal change. Frost dragons in particular migrate to keep in the cold climate they love. "[/glow]
"I see. There isn't much known by ponies about dragonlore, is there Mr. Shard? Oh well, back to reading!" Cloudy said and immersed herself in the book again.
Shard thought, well, the book doesn't know much... He chuckled softly. [glow=navy,2,300]" If you wish to heal dragons, you may wish to communicate with them. Be aware though, that not all dragons will want a pony in their presence. Even when in need, a dragon still has its pride. Also be aware that most dragons are much bigger than you."[/glow]
"I know. That's why I want to learn more about them. Maybe that way I could approach them without getting scared, or insulting the dragon" she replied.
Cloudy is reading the book slightly slow, taking in every bit of information and wondering about it.
[glow=navy,2,300]" I see. Just...If you ever encounter a dragon, do be careful."[/glow] Shard said.
"Will do, sir!" Cloudy chirped.
Lesson II
The most common dragon in Equestria, the Western Dragon, had four limbs and on pair of wings. They usually reside in caves. They can grow up to fourty five feet long and seventeen feet high. Their scientific name is Draco occidentalis magnus.
(( Western Dragon = European Dragon.))
"Mr. Shard, is the western dragon the one most associated with fire breathing? And are there variants with different forms of fire-breathing?" Cloudy interrupted.
[glow=navy,2,300]" Yes, it is and yes, there are other forms of fire breathing, such as icy blasts from Frost Dragons which are Draco occidentalis martimus."[/glow]
"I remember a friend talking about them, they nest in icebergs. Aren't they similar in form to an Equestrian dragon?" Cloudy inquires.
The Doctor still sits in his chair eating butter
[glow=navy,2,300]" Yes, although some species are more reminiscent to a lung dragon."[/glow]
Ryo is in his room the doors shut and he is resting on his chair from his usaly empty class
Shard looks at the clock. [glow=navy,2,300]" Class will be over shortly. You may want to read page sixty. It is a page on First Aid."[/glow]
"Lung dragon? My friend mentioned them as-well, he said that their temperament is much better than western dragons.
Isn't it's scientific name something like oriental?" Cloudy Zenith said, getting excited that she remembered these little scraps of information.
"We were having a discussion about dragons after he mentioned that he had seen them migrate on his travels. Oh, I've got time class next. I'll read that on the way!"
[glow=navy,2,300]" Farewell and yes, Draco orientalis!"[/glow]
The Doctor still eating the butter
Whoever made this was a genius!
((Wouldn't the Doctor, a timelord, know who invented butter?))
((>:/ their are things even time lords don't know))
((Butter: The one secret of the world not ment to ever be know.....*looks up on wikipedia*))
Nova reaches the teachers lounge and looks around for a seat.
Cloudy Zenith bursts into the Doctor's room.
"Am I in time for the time class?" she blurts.
Nova took a seat.
(Okay let's see.)
He took a scroll out and began writing. Distracted by his work he didn't pay attention to who is around him.
The Doctor tries to talk with the butter in his mouth
You have all the time in the world
Shard looked at his schedule. So I have some free time... I never did make it to the teachers lounge. Shard got up, closed the door to his classroom, and walked over to the directory. Wow, I didn't realize I was that close to it. Shard walks into the lounge.
Cloudy stares at the butter on the doctor's desk. o.O
"That could do with some sage, hold on I have some in my satchel" she offers awkwardly.
Teal enters the teachers' lounge and staples a notice on the notice board that says "Look for your message box and your medical box in your homeroom"
Nova was still writing in his scroll. He did not notice that somepony just came to the teachers lounge.
Teal looks over and sees Nova.
Nova! :D
Shard looks over at Teal. He moves closer to see what was stapled to the board.
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2012 Aug 31, 17:41:08
Teal enters the teachers' lounge and staples a notice on the notice board that says "Look for your message box and your medical box in your homeroom"
No I'm good
The Doctor finishes the butter
Alright lets get started...take a seat
Whoa!
Nova got surprised from being spoken to all of the sudden and launches his scroll in the air. He caught it and turns around.
Teal! *Sigh* Don't scare me like that.
Sorry! I didn't mean to, I got a bit excited seeing you here. What are you doing in the teachers' lounge of a university for unicorns?
(( lol It took me a moment to figure out why we would need a medical box. ))
Hmmph. I'll remember that. I'll look for it later ... So the navy blue unicorn is 'Nova' and the teal pony is 'Teal'. How fitting.
I'm here because i thought i should do a more safe job then usual for a while. I will teach Summoning and Illusion magic.
What are you doing here?
Shard sits down and quietly listens to their conversation.
Cloudy sits down at a desk. She sees the TARDIS, turns around to looks at it better and spills her pencils everywhere.
As she levitates them to her desk she apologizes.
"Sorry about that. Is that police box yours? Does it have a phone inside? It looks old-fashioned." she begins yammering.
I'm teaching unicorns to swim! ^-^
Swim? ... o_O
((you do remember nova's problem don't you?))
Yes, yes and yes its all of those things...now then before we get started what do you know about time?
((That he doesn't know "normal" life well?))
Yeah! Unicorns don't get out a lot and it would be fun to meet some ponies and make some money doing it! 0:)
((I mean that he can't swim. Remember the Desert of Dread?))
Well. I wish you luck doing so. by the way. I'm not only here to teach others about Illusions and Summonings. I am also here to learn. While i have time i will go to other classes.
((oh right, that. I forgot :P))
Maybe you can come to my class?
"I know that there are several views on the course of time. Someponies say it's linear, but others argue it's a loop.
Personally I believe it's linear, it has a start and end." she replies, looking to the Doctor hoping it was a good answer.
I'll... give it a thought.
Great! oh! And you should be aware of this notice board here. Teal points to the small bulletin board behind him. It's for us Teachers and professors to use. I'd check it daily if I were you!
...its both...its both linear and a loop...think of it this way...what do you think happens after "The End"
"...nothing" Cloudy Zenith replied tentatively. "Everything must happen during the course of time, for time is required for stuff to happen.
without it everything would be static." she spoke up with more courage, this conversation reminded her of her debate with her brother and Voidwalker.
Nova looks at the board and summons a ghost-hawk. It flies to the notice board.
Shard took out a piece of paper and a pen. He began writing.
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2012 Aug 31, 17:41:08
"Look for your message box and your medical box in your homeroom"
I might drop by your class too. ^-^
The Doctor smiled
Alright lets finish that discussion another time...now then
The Doctor draws on the board a straight line and labels it Past, Future and present
Look at this line...where do we live in?
I have two classes. The Illusion class requires you to be able to cast magic. I'm not sure if you can keep up with the others.
But you are welcome in my summoning class.
"The present, but it could be argued that our minds live in the past as it takes time to process a thought!" she happily answered.
Sure! ^-^ I can show you how I'm doing with my summons as of late. :)
((better hope your non-euclidean geometry and relativity and quantum mechanics is up to par, Doctor ovO))
Good. Now if you would excuse me, i have some things to pick up before i start.
Nova stood up and left. His ghost hawk took a seat on his back.
Teal sits down in the lounge and gets himself some food. A bag of blueberries.
Shard looked over at Teal.[glow=navy,2,300]" I find it interesting that you two knew each other before teaching here. May I ask how?"
[/glow]
"well classes are about to start no students, its about time i wondered round" Ryo leaves his room and starts wondering down the hallway "hmm prehaps i should check the notaces for once"
We're friends! I've know Nova for quite a while now, back when we got put in a team to go into a desert. :)
((X3))
The Present is only 1 nanosecond in our whole life line it sounds a little overwhelming to think we actually do live in the past but time works in many strange ways
Nova took his medical box from his homeroom. He headed for his room again.
[glow=navy,2,300]" Interesting."
[/glow]
So who are you? :)
[glow=navy,2,300]" Oh, I'm Glacial Shard but you call ma Shard."
[/glow]
"Well, I'm glad that's clarified. But to think what I perceive to be happening now is no longer happening." mused Cloudy, chewing her pencil.
I'm Teal, it's nice to meet you Shard. ^-^
Ryo spots Nova as he is heading down the hallway "Why hello again Nova ready for the student rush"
I don't know why I made this line
The Doctor erases the time line
Time is not a straight line it can change it shape anytime
[glow=navy,2,300]" It's nice to meet you to. So you say you teach a swimming class?"[/glow]
Yep! I teach swimming! ^-^
Quote from: Ryo_D_Disk on 2012 Aug 31, 18:33:20
Ryo spots Nova as he is heading down the hallway "Why hello again Nova ready for the student rush"
Hi Ryo. Well... If there would be any. Most students seem to have signed up for other classes.
I'm on my way to my class. I will start with Illusions.
"im sure you shall have a fair few takers there are many who are undecided but they will probaly show up by the 3rd session, bit i may pop by your class later, It apears i have an empy class so its to my secondary job i go"
Thanks. I'll go and prepare my room then. There is something i want to try out. :]
"just dont make anything explode, its kinda hard to cover up even with protection spells"
[glow=navy,2,300]" Well, that's certainly a different class in a magic academy. I think my free period is almost over. I better get back to class. Farewell!" [/glow] Shard trots back to his classroom.
Bye!
Teal eats more of his blueberries.
Quote from: Ryo_D_Disk on 2012 Aug 31, 18:42:16
"just dont make anything explode, its kinda hard to cover up even with protection spells"
No need to worry. See ya later then.
Nova left to his room.
Now, I've got some time between now and Teal's swimming lesson. Maybe I should sign up to more classes? Cloudy thinks to herself as she leaves the Doctor's class.
I here there are teachers for Illusion/ summoning and dark magic. I can't see how they'll complement my special talent, but they sound interesting.
She decides to see if she can get into one of those classes. After consulting her map, she heads to Nova's classroom.
well have fun
Teal leaves the teachers' lounge and heads to the gymnasium to prepare for his class.
Nova reaches his classroom. He took the shield he hang on the door earlier down and walked inside.
Here i go.
A Flash of light was seen from inside. There are glowing letters on the door now.
[shadow=black,left][glow=black,2,300]Illusion: Basics.[/glow][/shadow]
Cloudy stops to read the door. How is that done? she wonders at the floating letters.
She enter and sits down.
"Excuse me, but how were those letters on the door done?" she politely inquires.
Ryo continues looking round the hallways towards the teachers lounge it apears he doent teach this season
As cloudy enters she notices that the room is very simple. Everything is white. The walls, the seats, everything.
Nova was sitting at his desk but then turns to cloudy.
Hello. This is a simple illusion. Mind if i ask who you are?
Pyro was completely lost. She sat down and waited for somepony to help her.
"Hello Sir, I am Cloudy Zenith. So, tell me how you did those floating words. Please?" she excitedly pleaded.
Teal passes by Pyro in the hallway, so he stops and turns to her.
Hello there, aren't you late for Illusion class? :)
Ryo spots the two ponys talking
"hey there Teal correct whats going on"
Nova chuckled.
How could i say no if you are so eager to learn something.
Let's start with the basics. What comes into your mind if you hear the word Illusion?
"I don't know where it is." She whispered, scared half to death.
"Uhm, stuff that looks like it's there?" Cloudy hesitantly replied.
oh, that's okay! We can help you! ^-^
Correct. Those letters you saw back there don't exist. Illusions are a strange and undefinable kind of magic. They look different for each pony who looks at them. Colors, Shapes. Everything can be manipulated if you know how to do it.
In this class i will teach how to do this and a lot more.
"Um, okay." She breathed, she seemed smaller than she was, all huddled into herself.
It's okay, you don't have to be scared. We're all friends here. ^-^
Teal gently strokes Pyro's forehead.
"Okay. Maybe I could use this to help ponies who aren't hurt physically." suggested Cloudy.
She was still a bit scared, but less so.
"Yes dont worry everyone gets lost on there first day, even i did back in the day"
Pyro murmured something, but it only sounded like squeaks.
Yeah. It's okay to be shy. ^-^
Teal strokes her forehead more.
"Which lesson was she heading to?"
Illusion class I think.
A leaf falls from the ceiling onto Teal's head "LEAFYWUFFLETONS NUUUUUUUUU!" Insanistis exclaims falling from the ceiling, he had no clue how he got up there, nor why he was up on the ceiling. He didn't even remember where his classes were.
That sounds interesting. If you pass the basics you may want to sign up for the advanced Class later. There i will teach how to use illusions to manipulate others. This can be used for helping them.
Pyro screams and falls over, a large flame burst from her horn.
Hey! Careful! We have a very shy pony here! O:
Teal helps Pyro up and hugs her.
He stands up from landing on his head, acting casually he said "Oh... I am very sorry, Leafywuffletons had just fallen that's all. He uses his magic to put the leaf back on his head.
"What prey tell were you doing up there in the first place" Ryo has taken a stern exprestion
Pyro was shaking, her ears against her head.
Teal hugs Pyro while gently rubbing her back.
It's okay.
"I have no clue." Insanistis says trotting over to Pyro to put a stick from his saddle bag on her head. "Here's a hat."
"I'm fine..." She muttered, still shaking. She didn't bother to take the stick off her head, afraid it might bite her hoof.
The Doctor runs through the hallway
Okay why do I smell fire and smoke?
um...I'm sure Pyro likes the gift Insanistis. ^-^
Teal strokes Pryo's mane.
Her horn was smoking slightly from the blast of fire.
"tell me which class are you suposed to be in at this current time young sir"
Ryo looks over at Doctor
"Ah its you again just a minor magic insidnet the barrior will take care of it"
It's okay. Nopony wants to hurt you. ^-^ Teal says to Pyro trying to comfort her.
"I just... can you take me to class, please?" She whimpered.
Of course. ^-^ Do you want me hold you on you way there?
"It's okay,"
Okay, come on. ^-^
Teal breaks the hug and walks Pyro to Illusion class with his wing on her back.
Cloudy jumped up, surprisingly not knocking anything over this time. She began waving her hand vigorously in the air.
"Well I think this one is suposed to be in that class also," Ryo looks at Insanistis "If you want I can take you there the room is next to my own"
She walked carefully, aware of the slightest detail.
We will start as soon as some more arrive. Until then you are free to do anything you want as long as you don't cause damage.
Teal knocks on the door to Illusion class and opens the door.
Hey Nova, this filly was lost so I escorted her here. ^-^....what did you do to the room?
He blinks twice then twitches. "Oki Doki" He says to Ryo.
Pyro looked around, and relaxed a bit.
Hello. Please take seat.
I haven't done anything to the room... not yet.
If everything is under control I'll be leaving now
The Doctor walks to his classroom
Okay.
Teal takes the stick of Pyro's head and discards it in the trash.
Go on and take a seat. ^-^
Pyro sat down, looking around.
Ryo is at the door with Teal "Hey nova im I have another for your class" Ryo looks back at Insanistis "go ahead and go in" Ryo looks back at Nova "mind if i wach for a bit"
Teal smiles to Pyro. ^-^
Not at all. Take a seat.
(just three students for the first lesson. Ah well. Better then nopony)
Before we begin let's make this room a bit more comfortable. Where are you able to relax?
(Okay then, but Cloudy does have a question ^-^)
Cloudy calms down a bit when the other students enters the room.
"Hello!" she calls. "I haven't seen another student yet. What are your names? I'm Cloudy Zenith."
If that filly has a problem you can't solve, send me a message. Teal says to Nova pointing to his message box.
I'll be in the gym preping for class.
Teal leaves.
((brb a few minutes))
"I'm Pyro..." She squeaked.
((I'm back))
Teal sets up the pool for class, making sure it's clean, the water and air is warm, and the window blinds are open to let in lots of sunlight.
"Well hello Pyro!" Cloudy called before settling back into her seat.
Ryo just sits in the back waching to make sure Insanistis has a seat also
((edited becase it was badly typed))
Pyro nodded, and slunk down a bit.
(This one seems to be nervous)
Your name is Pyro right?
Insanistis plops down in a back seat on the right side of the room, he still had a leaf on his head as a hat. ((Derpy derp derp, I made him sit in the same kind of seat as me.))
"Yes," She said, sitting up slightly.
Where do you feel relaxed? Is there a place you would like to be right now?
His voice is calm but serious at the same time.
"Yes. And considering the past however long, this is perfect."
I see. But to be honest i don't like this pure white walls. How about a change?
Nova's horn glows. With one spell the area changes.
(http://www.public-domain-photos.com/free-stock-photos-4-big/travel/sequoia/rays-on-the-meadow.jpg)
That's a lot better. If you ask me.
"Intresting and inpresive"
Cloudy jumps up with her hand in the air, her old question forgotten in place of the new one.
Pyro gasped, and her eyes lit up.
This is what Illusions are capable of.
As you probably know all colors you can think of are always around us thanks to the sunlight. By breaking and bending the light around you you can change the area. Today we will practice basic spells.
He looks to cloudy
Yes?
Pyro smiled, obviously excited.
"Are illusions limited by a pony's imagination?"
That is the case to basic illusions. Most of them involve you using your own imagination. Advanced illusions use the imagination of others. This allows unlimited possibilities for illusions.
Does this answer your question?
"If so, I can do anything." She thought, chuckling.
"Yes, but what is the difference between a basic and an advanced illusion?" Cloudy replied.
Now now. Eyes on the prey, not the horizon.
Before we talk about this advanced illusions i want to you practice some basic spells.
Nova creates a small ball of light on the tip of his horn.
I want you to focus on the tip of your horn. Think of a light bulb, the sun, or anything else that is bright. Then channel some mana into your horn. If you do it correctly you will create a light sphere.
Pyro knew this spell fairly well. She thought about what her name meant, then a small fireball balanced at the tip of her horn.
Nova looks to pyro.
This is the wrong spell. A fireball may emit light too but it's properties are not fitting. Try it again. It has to be a lightsphere.
She tried again, a bit disappointed in herself.
Cloudy greats a small ball of greenish light after much effort, but it flickers out.
As you see it's not easy. Even the most basic spells require concentration at a high level. It may seem difficult but don't give up. For now just focus on your first step.
Cloudy tries again, but only succeeds in making an odd face. :P
*sigh*
You try too hard. Listen up.
Pyro looked at him attentively.
You have to be calm in order to learn new spells. Try this.
Close your eyes. Imagine pitch black darkness.
Then, draw a ring of gray light in your imagination. Make it as big as possible.
When you done that i want you to imagine a small light in the center of the ring. Approach it. While you do so focus on your mana.
Shard knocks on Nova's classroom's door.
Pyro starts, but is startled by the knocking.
Keep focusing. Ignore what is around you.
Nova walks silently to the door and opens it.
Yes?
Trying as Nova instructed, Cloudy Zenith creates a small sphere of light. Surprised by it she loses her concentration and it fades away.
She sighs and tries again. This time she sustains the light, though it is very weak.
[glow=navy,2,300]" My sincerest apologies for the interruption and the late arrival, but would you mind allowing me to attend your class?"[/glow]
Pyro focused, but didn't accomplish anything. Frustrated, her thoughts turned into fire, her horn burst out a tiny flame.
I'll make an exception this time, but try not to let it happen again. Take a seat.
Nova walks back to his desk. He sees Cloudy's spell.
That's what i meant. Good job.
Pyro don't push it too much. Take a break for a moment.
Ryo got up and gently put his hoof on Pyro's sholder "easy now remember its your mind controling the light not your power"
Shard smiles faintly and murmurs a 'thank you.'
Unhappy with the dimness of here sphere of light, Cloudy tries to focus more mana into it.
The orb begins to flicker.
[glow=navy,2,300]" So, right now we are supposed to create an orb of light?"[/glow]
Correct. If you need help with that feel free to ask.
Nova watches Cloudy's orb.
Shard smiled. Memories, memories... The tip of Shard's horn lit up.
Pyro closed her eyes again. She saw a purple pegasus with a blue mane. [shadow=blue,left]"Don't let them control you."[/shadow] The mare hissed in a sweet voice that burned. Pyro didn't like the mare. She thought of the spell.
[shadow=blue,left]"Don't go to their standards. They're so... restricting..."[/shadow]
Pyro thought even harder, the mare yelling at her. The little unicorn shook her head, cantering at the imaginary ring. Her horn felt warm. She opened her eyes, and saw a small white sphere.
Noticing Shard's horn, Cloudy takes on his calmer nature and applies the mana gradually. Her orb stabilizes back to it's old, dim form.
Very good. Looks like all of you have the basic potential for learning Illusion spells.
You can be proud of yourself.
Pyro let more mana flow through, the sphere gradually getting bigger and brighter.
The bell in the room rang.
Looks like our time is up. Until next time i want you to keep practicing that spell. If you think you can do it even better feel free to try changing it's color.
The room returns to how it looked like before. Pure white.
Shard smirks, [glow=navy,2,300]" So this room's design was an illusion. Interesting and quite fitting."[/glow]
"Okay, bye professor!" Cloudy Zenith calls as she leaves the room, still maintaining her sphere of light.
[glow=navy,2,300]" Farewell. I will try to come on time next class."[/glow] Shard walks away, back to his own classroom.
(that was quite interesting)
He wrote something on a piece of paper.
("It apears this years students are quite intresting. hmm it may even apear that a few will end up in my class")
"well thank you Nova for letting me sit in im going to head back to my room for now"
((and by that i mean im going offline see you all later))
Cloudy heads back to her room to practice the light orb in the break between this class and the first pony swimming class.
(well, I'm heading offline for now)
After writing his note Nova left his room. The letters on the door changed to [shadow=black,left][glow=black,2,300]Closed[/glow][/shadow]
He heads to the schoolyard.
((by the way. I think we all did a good job in there. Almost like a real class.))
((I'll let you guys pick which class you wanna do next :P))
((What classes are available? btw: I was planning some social time for now.))
((oh Social time works too :P As far as I know theirs swimming, Illusion, Summoning...uh....a few others....that I forget....))
Nova reaches the schoolyard. He takes a seat on a bench and takes a leaf clover sandwich.
(I wonder if i did a good job. I hope it wasn't boring)
He took a bite of his sandwich while watching the sky.
(( Illusion and Summoning, Time Magic, Shadow and Dark Magic, Biology, and Dragonology.))
Teal opens up the windows in the pool to let out the air, since he accidentally turned it up a bit too high and made it too hot. The heat vents outside.
Nala was at the cafeteria to study a bit of magic.
Teal takes a look at a clipboard to see which lesson he should start with, which is pretty obvious being the first day. :)
Nova took a scroll out and looks at it.
(Looks like my summoning class will start soon. At least i still have some time left.)
Pyro was trotting around to find her next class.
((I'm letting the students pick the next class, so they won't feel dragged around))
((Let's vote for what class should start next. We have Summoning, Swimming, and Dracology.
I vote for swimming.))
(Eeyup, swimming)
((Am I allowed to vote my own class?))
(Yes lol )
((I wanna do the fishy! :3 lol))
Nala was really concentrated in her studies. She didn't realise that her next class was going to start.
((Okay. I vote swimming. ovO))
(Swimming it is, I guess lol )
Pyro found the gym. She stepped in as quietly as possible.
Teal walks to the door in the gym that leads to the pool area and opens it. It says "Pool" next to the door and the air coming from the pool room is drastically warmer than the air in the rest of the gym.
((Shwimming!)) Insanistis was trotting off to the gym, he at least this time remembered his next class.
The bell rings, signalling for the students to get to (swimming) class.
Napa realized by the bell that she was going to be late. She ran to the gym.
(Looks like swimming is next...)
Nova did not move first but trots of to the gym. ((by the way. What is gym standing for?))
Pyro walked into the pool room, excited but still a bit shy.
((For when you guys arrive))
In the pool area Teal has set up a big area that's cushioned on the hard wood floor with mats and towels, for warmth and comfort. Theirs a couple racks with swim suits and diving gear set up too, but it's off to the side. Teal is sitting down at the front of the cushioned area waiting.
((Gym stands for Gymnasium))
Nova arrives at the gym. He walks inside and sees the pool.
(...water...)*Sigh*
Hello Nova. Hello there miss? Teal says to Nova and Pyro, although not knowing Pyro's name yet.
"Hello," She smiled.
Insanitis trots into the gym, he begins to skip/hop to the pool area.
Come take a seat on the mat. ^-^ I made it to feel like the ground outdoors, along with the light coming in through the windows and the temperature in the room. :)
Pyro curled on a mat, smiling.
Nova took a seat on one of the mats.
So, how many of you know how to swim? :)
He finally finishes hopping into the pool area, he begins to hop around the pool instead of sitting down. "Shwimming!" He exclaims hopping. ((Seems that Insanitis likes swimming :3))
"I do," Pyro murmured.
You can swim? That's good, what about you Nova? :)
... I swim... like a rock.
You can't swim Nova? Teal gasps a bit putting a hoof to his mouth.
Why so surprised? You saved me once. It's been a while though.
mmm...This'll be good for you then! 0:)
I'm just here to watch. I can't keep calm when i am in water and that is dangerous in my case.
Well, okay. Insanitis! Come over here! The lesson's about to start!
"Oki Doki!" He says hopping over to sit down.
Okay. I'm going to be teaching you about swimming and swimming safely and what to do if something bad happens. We're gonna start with learning to swim first. :)
I think it's not right to just watch. I'll take my leave. Good luck teal.
Nova left the gym.
((Looks like your class is off. That includes me now. Good night))
((Goodnight Nova))
We're gonna get in the water first, if you want you can go and put on one of the swim suits. I don't wear them but some ponies like to. Teal points to a rack with different colored swim suits.
Pyro's ear flicked. She obviously did not approve of them.
When your ready, come join me in the water. ^-^
Teal gets up and walks into the shallow end of the water, which is 1 foot deep. (Teal is 3.4 feet tall)
Pyro slipped in after him.
Okay. You feel comfy in the water, right?
She nodded, her tail floating out behind her.
Okay, first. Let's just let ourselves float. :)
Teal sinks down in the water and brings up his hooves and tucks them at the bottom of his body, so he floats like a pill with his head sticking out.
Just like me, so if something goes wrong you can just do this and relax. ^-^
Pyro did the same, balancing herself.
There you go. Simple!
Teal brings his hooves back out and stands up in the water again.
You can also lie on your back to float, as if you were lying in bed with your hooves up.
Teal demonstrates, lying back on the water with his hooves up.
She slowly turned onto her back.
There you go!
Teal flips up onto his hooves.
((need to go to bed, goodnight))
(Night)
Raven woke up. I must have fallen asleep. She thought to herself.
Cloudy Zenith bursts into the gymnasium.
"Sorry I'm late!" she gasps, having run all the way from her room. "I got caught up in practicing illusion."
((how about you continue your class teal?))
Nova reached the schoolyard and took a seat again. He watched the sky.
((sure, looks like a good time))
Quote from: Voidwalker on 2012 Sep 01, 06:34:07
Cloudy Zenith bursts into the gymnasium.
"Sorry I'm late!" she gasps, having run all the way from her room. "I got caught up in practicing illusion."
It's okay, we're just now starting, come on in the water!
Cloudy awkwardly lowers herself into the water, and sinks.
:I
Teal swims over and pulls Voidwalker up.
You should be over there in the shallow part with the rest of us. x3
"Sorry, got ahead of myself there." Cloudy Zenith giggles and follows Teal to the shallow end.
Okay, since you missed how to float we'll just go over one more time so you won't sink again. Just tuck your legs in to float, like an inflatable ball.
Teal tucks his legs in to demonstrate, he floats.
Cloudy copies him, but capsizes.
Teal walks over to Voidwalker and flips her up.
Are you alright?
"Yep." she replies, spitting out a spout of water.
(This OC is Cloudy Zenith, please do not call her Voidwalker lol)
((Okay, sorry))
Here try just lying on your back instead.
Teal demonstrates, lying on his back on the water with his hooves up.
( it's okay. Sorry I was snappy about it.)
Copying Teal, Cloudy manages this one better. She opens her mouth to comment, but it gets filled with water.
She rights herself and spits it out.
Teal sits up right.
Okay, do you got that one down?
"Yes Professor Teal. So what's next?" Cloudy asks.
Teal giggles.
You can just call me Teal. Now, let's all go to the 3ft mark, where the water is 3 feet deep.
Teal walks through the water to the 3ft area. The water is up to his chin but he's still standing.
Cloudy floats over on her back.
(do you think we should wait for Insanitis and Pyro?)
((Maybe, if you don't mind the wait then yes))
Cloudy Zenith stopped and looked to the other students.
(Ok, I'll wait for them)
Pyro swam over, partially doggy-paddling, partially going under and swimming like a seapony.
"Hello again Pyro!" Cloudy greets her as she swims over. "Sorry I didn't say hi when I got in, I was kinda late."
Teal giggles watching the two swimming in the 3 feet of water.
"It's okay," She smiled.
Ready to learn? :)
Pyri nodded, her mane flicking water everywhere.
"Yes I am, Teal!" Cloudy shouts.
hehe, okay. I see you can swim okay at the moment. Try kicking your hind hooves in a criss-cross butterfly motion.
Teal demonstrates, letting his forehooves float motionless and his hind hooves swinging left to right, crossing each other in a butterfly motion. He floats quiet well.
While attempting to swim like Teal, Cloudy Zenith kicks herself in th leg.
"Oww!" she yelps, but quickly recovers and takes more care with her leg movements.
oooh, careful! You don't need to be fast, just move at a moderate pace to keep yourself afloat.
Cloudy grins at Teal, clearly enjoying being in water deeper than her fetlocks for a change.
Pyro did the motions. She floated decently, but occasionally went under.
It helps a bit to do something similar with your forehooves, go around yourself with them on the surface, like your flattening out the water in a 360 radius around you.
Teal demonstrates, moving his hind hooves slower and at the same pace as his forehooves.
She tried that, and stayed up much better.
Cloudy does the same, then feeling sure of herself rolls into floating on her back, letting her momentum carry her forwards.
"Look at the ceiling go by" she exclaims.
She rolls back onto her front and continues the swimming stroke Teal is demonstrating.
Very good! Just remember if your muscles get tired, just keep air in your lungs and you'll naturally float. ^-^
Now, let's try some actual swimming.
((brb))
Shard smiled to himself. More free time. I don't know this school that well yet so... The unicorn walked through the halls, reading the labels on the doors. He reached a door to the outside. I wonder where this goes to. Shard looked out at the schoolyard. He noticed Nova and approached him.
Nova hears Shard's hoof steps.
Hello. Nice weather isn't it?
((back, had to do something))
When your swimming on the surface of the water you can move much quicker by using a bit more power in your doggy paddle. Use both hooves at the same time for a good push through the water!
ThunderFlame was casually walking through the halls looking bored (
(http://i.imgur.com/tYat2.png)
))
"Okay!" Cloudy Zenith shouts ad begins to zip off doing a speedy doggy paddle.
Their you go! Just like that!
Pyro did the doggy paddle. She loved zooming through the water.
[glow=navy,2,300]" Yes, it is. I know you teach Illusion but I heard you taught something else?"[/glow]
Cloudy swims up beside Pyro.
"I'm from Calling Canyon, so where are you from?" she asks.
Indeed. I also teach summoning. Do you have questions?
"Alaska," She said, her tail swishing.
See? It's easy! Here's another one, try a single, strong sweep of your hooves to push yourself and tuck your hooves to your side to keep the speed for a few seconds.
Pyro smiled, took a deep breath, and did it.
[glow=navy,2,300]" Yes, you made me think of a question now. What kinds of thing do you... summon?"[/glow]
Simple, isn't it? :)
"Well, I'm pleased to meet you, Pyro from Alaska!" says Cloudy Zenith as she diverts her attention back to Teal's instruction.
She begins the new stroke, smiling as she speeds through the water.
"I feel like a frog!" she exclaims.
Teal giggles at Cloudy.
There is a large variety of what i can summon and listing all would take a while. I prefer to summon creatures to ether fight for me or help me in unusual situations.
[glow=navy,2,300]" Interesting. You are the first pony I've met who can do such things, not that I've met that many ponies. Oh, and I'm Shard, the Dragonology teacher."[/glow] he says, smiling. ^-^
So, ready to continue to the next lesson?
"Well, I'm ready. What's next Teal?" Cloudy inquires.
Last time i didn't introduce myself right?
I am Lusterless Nova, member of the royal guards and teacher for Illusion and Summoning magic. Nice to meet you. Feel free to call me Nova
Dragonology. Does that mean you can speak Dragon-Tongue?
Okay, come on back to the shallow 1 foot water.
Teal swims over to the 1 foot deep area.
Cloudy follows, looking downcast.
[glow=navy,2,300]" Yes, I can. I also teach about the magic some species possess, among other things."[/glow]
Okay, before we begin swimming the deep end, I wanna teach you some ways to stay safe in the water, okay?
Interesting. I will drop by later if i find the time.
"Okay." Cloudy says, perking up at the thought of going in the deep end.
(clearly she's forgotten what happened when she went in it when she arrived)
First, what do you do if you find a pony drowning?
"Levitate them something buoyant!" said Cloudy, clearly pleased with her answer.
That's a good solution, things like a life jacket or a life ring work. What else?
"Wood?" suggests Cloudy Zenith, less sure of this answer.
Wood floats but I mean what else could you do to help a drowning pony?
[glow=navy,2,300]" That would be nice. "[/glow]
(( Are there day/night cycles here or is it the schedule more like: Class 1, Class 3, Class 2, Class-whichever teacher is online...?))
((That's up to magus but from what i guess we should go to the classes when the teachers are online. I would like some social time though.
In germany we have 2 classes and then a break. This continues until the classes are done. Once we have done all our classes we should rp that it is night or at least late.))
"Oh, throw them a rope!" Cloudy Zenith tried to guess.
A rope works too, yes. What else?
"...I don't know. Can you tell me?" Cloudy said eagerly, ready to fill this gap in her knowledge.
It looks like there will be a break soon. Have you already checked your teaching room?
Okay, if you see a pony drowning, you need to go out and bring them to dry land!
"What if you can't swim that well?" Cloudy thought aloud.
Hold on, I'm gonna get to that part. Now, their are a few steps to saving a drowning pony. First, if they are close enough, toss them something to grab onto! If they sink under before you can get to them, it'll make it harder to find them and put them in far more danger. Second, this should probably be done at the same time as the last thing I said, announce out to nearby ponies of the drowning pony and call for help. It helps to have more ponies helping to rescue the drowning pony. Now you jump into the water and get them to shore, if you can't swim like Cloud had just asked, do your best to help ponies that can swim get to the drowning pony.
Cloudy condescended to Teal's answer.
"Oh right, I get it now." she said.
Anypony wanna help me demonstrate?
"Ohh, me me me!" screams Cloudy Zenith. "I can drowning really well, like when I first got into this pool!"
I-I don't want you to ACTUALLY drown, just demonstrate.
"I know that." laughed Cloudy Zenith "But I can pretend to drown real good as-well."
Alright, come here. :)
"So when do I start playing-drowned?" queried Cloudy as she paddled over.
Just a moment. :)
Okay, I don't want you to actually drown, so if you do start drowning I want you to stand up, this water is only 1 foot deep.
[glow=navy,2,300]" Yes, I actually have quite a bit of time off. I suppose not all students that will be attending this school have arrived yet. "[/glow]
((It's late here. Good night))
"Sure I will, I don't really want to drown either." she replied.
(( Goodnight Nova!))
[glow=navy,2,300]" Well, I'm going back to my classroom now, goodbye!"[/glow]
Okay, I'm gonna get on shore, be sure you cooperate with me to make it look right!
Teal gets to land and stands next to a life ring.
Ready? Go!
Cloudy starts flailing her hooves around.
"Help me, I've got a cramp!" she shouts. Diving under she sucks up a mouthful of water.
When she surfaces she gargles it then spits it out.
Help! Somepony Help theirs a pony drowning!
Teal throws out a life ring to Cloudy, it lands right next to her.
Cloudy Zenith grabs the ring and stops pretending to drown.
Very good!
Teal gets back into the water.
Shard walks back to his classroom. He closes the door, sits down at his desk, takes out a piece of paper, and writes.
"So what's next? Resuscitation techniques, or do we go on to swimming in deep water?" asks Cloudy.
Yes, resuscitation techniques and how to help a pony that's fallen unconscious.
This is more like what I'm used to Cloudy thinks to herself.
Okay, the first thing you need to do is to find out if they are breathing. You can feel their chest for expansion when they breath in or listen for it. If they are breathing, then check to see how the rest of the vitals are, check to see if they're cold, if they're conscious, stuff like that. If they aren't breathing then you need to press on their chest to force any water out of their lungs.
"But first you have to check if there is an obstruction in the airway!" piped in Cloudy.
(The others don't seem to be here. Shall we call it a class, and cover resuscitation and deep water in a new class when they are back online?)
((mmm....let's call it a class. With them offline and other teachers waiting for class, let's let them have a class.))
The bell rings.
That's it for class today! You got some time for lunch now!
(hmm, I'm getting tired IRL. Let's have Cloudy take a light nap. //I had to edit this post heavily as it seems I was on a different track to everypony else. sorry about that.)
"Well see you Teal. I'm off to my room now. Bye." Cloudy says as she shakes herself dry and skips out the room.
"ah the lunch bell that means there not long left of the day, better see how things are going on" Ryo heads out the classroom and starts to look about the hallways towards the teachers lounge
Teal dries off and heads to the teachers' lounge for lunch.
Pyro sat in the grass to eat her sandwich.
(no fun eating alone)
Nova stands up and heads for the teachers lounge.
She looked at everything, her eyes sparkling.
A quiet chime rings in every single area of the Academy, and the secretary's voice echoes without sound.
"Your attention please. The Academy entrance ceremony and speech will be hosted tonight in Fancy Pants Auditorium in three hours. Please wear appropriate Academy attire, available in dormitory rooms and lockers for students and teachers. The event is funded by the Pants Foundation, dedicated to advancing the education of..."
The credits went on for a while.
I have teacher's wear? For swimming class? o.O
(So there is a opening ceremony huh? That should be fun later.)
Nova keeps going to the teachers lounge. He takes a seat and searches for something in his saddlebag.
Teal enters the teacher's lounge and sees Nova.
Hello Nova. ^-^
Pyro finished up then went to find her dorm.
ThunderFlame went to find his dorm
She was trotting hoping somepony who knew would come across her.
Hello teal. Ah there it is.
Nova took out a bottle with a unusual drink.
("oh boy that again oh well")
Ryo takes a seat in the teachers lounge
("I never get why these things start so late")
Teal gets out a sandwich and sits down at the table with Nova.
What's that stuff Nova?
Hearing the announcement, Cloudy Zenith trots to the lockers nearest to her own room.
Well I haven't picked a locker yet, she thinks to herself as see looks in the unoccupied cabinets.
Finding one with a formal dress in see takes the key off the hook inside. After writing her name on the card window on the front, she puts on the dress.
Noticing she still has quite some time until the ceremony begins, she heads off to the canteen.
Just a drink from my time as Barkeeper.
He began drinking it.
Have you heard the announcement?
Yeah, theirs a bunch of speakers in the halls.
True. ... I wonder what kind of formal wear we will have. I'm not used to wear anything else then my vest and saddlebag.
Walking towards the canteen, Cloudy notices Pyro and trots over to her.
"Hello Pyro. Have you heard the announcement? Look at the dresses they have here, they're very nice." She says, swishing her new formal attire.
I'm not used to wearing anything!
((That sounds soooo weird in real life))
It's just that usually everything else then my usual things feel uncomfortable.
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2012 Sep 03, 16:21:58
I'm not used to wearing anything!
((imagine saying this irl lol))
Pyro gasped. "Those are lovely! I hope they have something orange." She smiled.
I just wear socks during lazy days at home.
Ryo just yells a bit from the corner of the room
"Dont worry to much about it they never seem to check just wear a shirt or somthing"
Nova turns to the corner.
Hello Ryo. You mean you won't wear it?
"I may have borrowed my freinds Lab Coat for now they have never questioned it"
Ryo is using the equitment to make some tea
Teal takes a big bite of his sandwich.
"I don't know. I haven't seen anypony else in their attire yet." Cloudy replies.
(Wandering Magus, is there any set colour for the formal attire. I would kind of like for Cloudy Zenith's to be blue like her eyes.)
They really don't pay much attention to it huh? ... But i think i'll still wear it. It looks kinda incompetent to wear street wear at a opening ceremony if you ask me.
Nova drank his drink again.
You guys know they're putting CHLORINE in the pool? That stuff is dangerous!
"hmm what more than usual i guess that can be dangours, has there been any problems yet Teal"
No, but Chlorine is more of a danger than ponies that can't swim!
Quote from: Voidwalker on 2012 Sep 03, 16:30:58
"I don't know. I haven't seen anypony else in their attire yet." Cloudy replies.
(Wandering Magus, is there any set colour for the formal attire. I would kind of like for Cloudy Zenith's to be blue like her eyes.)
((Generally academic robes are black with color on top of it, but there are exceptions. Think "graduation gown":
(http://capandgownstore.com/doctoralpics/doctoralrobe.jpg)
(http://artneedlecapandgown.com/doctoralgowns.jpg)
(http://capsgown.com/academic_regalia_pics_new/graduation_gowns.jpg)
))
I doubt that teal.
You know Chlorine can give you diarrhea?
You know that drowning... well... kills?
Flame looked in a locker and stared at the attire I am so not wearing that he slams the locker shut and walks off
"well it cant be as bad as last years explotions, I had to put the seal level up for certain areas"
((im acting part damage control and discipline if thats alright that is))
Yes I know drowning kills. :l Chlorine I can't teach you to help a pony from that, all I can say is "Don't swallow it"
Somewhere in the First Tower (the Tower of Magic) a bell tolls the time. There was still a while before the ceremony, but getting there early was always a plus to avoid the rush and lines.
(okay then, Cloudy will have black with sky blue over the top)
"Well I'm heading to the canteen to get something to eat. I'll see you at he ceremony, ok?" Cloudy Zenith says to Pyro.
She trots off down the corridor.
We have medicine for that so it's not like we are helpless. But you might want to check the library or ask a chemist if they know some other way to keep the pool clean.
Nova stood up and began collecting his things.
Pyro finds her dress, an orange one. She put it on, smiling as she thought of a way to improve it.
At the canteen, Cloudy orders hay-fries with ketchup.
Yeah, the earth ponies do a good job keeping the lakes and ponds clean in Ponyville.
While eating the fries, Cloudy Zenith gets sauce on her dress, she doesn't notice and continues eating.
"Mmm, these fries are good." She mumbles with her mouth full.
See?
Nova took his saddlebag.
I'll see you later then. And if i may give you a advice: You better get going a bit earlier. Crowds can be quite a problem.
Nova left the teachers lounge and heads for the dorm to get his wear.
Okay, I'm gonna finish eating and then go.
Teal continues eating.
Finishing her fries, Cloudy puts the plate on a collection rack and begins heading to the auditorium.
Teal finishes eating. He heads to the dorm to acquire his formal attire.
Pyro was sitting where nopony could find her. She had a marvelous plan.
(I should speed it up. Who knows how many time i have left.)
Nova focuses some mana and casts a spell. A big ghost hawk with six wings appears. Nova climbs his back and together they fly to the dorm.
Reaching the Fancy Pants room, Cloudy finds a chair and sits down. She begins practicing the light sphere spell, able to get a fairly bright orb now.
Nova reached the dorm and the bird vanished. He headed for his locker.
Ryo gets out a newspaper "no rush yet"
Teal arrives at the dorm a few minutes after Nova. He heads to his locker and opens it.
Nova finds his locker. He opens it and looks at his formal wear.
((Do teachers have a different one then the students magus?))
((generally just something more fancy, with decorations and pins showing how awesome you are lol))
The bells tolled again. Now a small line was starting to form as the first few professors, students and distinguished guests began to trickle into the auditorium.
It was quite large, with seating for at least ten thousand ponies and two balconies. The stage was massive as well, but illusion spells behind the speaker projected words, pictures and the pony's face for presentations. Amplification spells let even the quietest pony be heard, while dampening spells allowed ponies to talk to each other in the crowd without disturbing neighbors.
Flags of all shapes and sizes lined the walls, representing each village, town and city the academics hailed from. There was also an ambient light that came from nowhere, through magic, that lit up the hall without blinding anypony.
For the moment, the stage was empty aside from a podium with the Academy's shield on the front. A few of the rows were filled or reserved.
Pyro lingered out of sight, hoping she'd be last.
"well best get going" Ryo grabs his (Kai's) labcoat from the coat rack and heads towards the auditoriam
Teal gets on his formal attire, which he finds uncomfortable. :\
He heads to the auditorium.
Noticing more ponies entering the auditorium, Cloudy stops practicing her illusion magic.
Pyro watched anxiously, studying the ponies. A reddish-purple pegasus walked past her. That mare was familiar... very familiar...
Teal enters the auditorium and takes a seat at the teachers' balcony. He fiddles trying to get comfy in the robe.
Nova took his vest and saddlebag of and took his formal wear.
(Not as bad as i thought but still...)
He went outside and summoned his bird again. He turned it and himself invisible and flew to the auditorium.
The line outside was getting long. Thanks to the dampening spells, the volume inside was not too loud, but there was much pushing and crowding as ponies of all ages organized themselves and looked for seats. All (save for a few rebels) were dressed in appropriate academic robes, and regardless of the slight disorder they looked every bit the academics they were famed to be.
Pyro waited. Being anything but last would destroy her idea.
Nova reached the auditorium on the back of his bird. He flew to the teachers balcony and his bird vanished. As he took a seat Nova became visible again.
(Looks like i made it in time.)
He looked around.
The Doctor looks at the clock
Uh oh
The Doctor runs out of the room towards the auditorium
Getting bored, Cloudy turns to the pony next to her.
"So what do you think this ceremony entails? Will I have to go up on stage?"
The Doctor runs in and sees Nova
Am I....Late?
Nova! When did you get here? Were you sitting there a moment ago?
Ryo heads into the auditoriam and to the teacher seats
Noav turns to the doctor.
Easy. You made it just in time. Mind if i ask where your formal wear is?
He turns to teal.
I just got here too but i flew to prevent running into anypony. And to prevent getting unwanted attention i turned invisible.
DANG IT!
The Doctor runs off
Wait!
nova runs after him.
The Doctor stops
What?
:I
Guess I'll just sit alone for a while longer. ^-^
Nova stops near the doctor.
You won't make it in time if you run off now. Let me take care of it.
Nova focuses mana in his horn. It surrounds the doctor and slowly changes color and form.
Loose your mind. Confusion!
The mana changes and the doctor seems to wear the formal wear.
huh....if its too much to ask can I get a bowtie and a fedora?
I guess it should be okay.
The hat changes to a Fedora and a Bowtie appears out of nowhere.
Strange. It somehow suits you.
How about we get back before anypony notices?
Yeah that sounds like a good idea
The Doctor walks back to the auditorium
Nova walks back. He takes a sits where he sat just a while ago and waits for something to happen.
Hello again Nova. And to you too Doctor. ^-^
Pyro's tail swished ever so slightly. How many ponies were there?
Did something happen while we were gone?
Slowly the ponies inside and out settled down in their appropriate places. With just under seven thousand classrooms and often almost a hundred ponies per class, every seat was filled. There was a warp and a pop at the stage, and several unicorns in professorial and administrative robes teleported behind the podium, with the secretary shuffling speech papers which quickly vanished into smoke and flew over to an imposing stallion who looked to be the headmaster of the Academy.
The background of the stage shimmered and a clock face appeared, counting down the last few minutes.
Nope, you got here just in time. ^-^
Noticing the clock, Cloudy ends her conversation and attentively stares at the stage.
Whats going on?...
Pyro looked around. She was the last to step through. She carried herself proudly and calmly. Her dress had flames flickering from it. Before anypony could do anything, she put them out, both she and the dress were unscathed. She went to her seat.
Nightmaress trotted into the room and took a a seat one seat away from Nova. She pulled her witch hat over her face a bit more and smirked. She always had a smirk on her face and if it wasn't that, than it was a causual smile.
Not sure. Oh where are my manners.
Nova turns to the doctor.
I'm Lusterless Nova. member of the royal guards and teacher for Illusion and Summoning magic. Nice to meet you.
Well nice to meet you....I'm the Doctor
Ryo closes his eyes a small circle apears below him before dispearsing
You know who I am right? Teal, the swimming teacher. ^-^
That reddish-purple mare trotted up to Pyro. "You idiot." She smiled. Pyro gasped.
"No... Parchemin?"
The mare nodded. "We both got in, apparently. Just, don't set yourself on fire again."
Pyro blushed. "Yeah... let's sit down."
Noticing Pyro and a mare she hadn't met, Cloudy Zenith waves them over to the empty seats near her.
Pyro motioned at Cloudy with her head. The mare nodded and they trotted over.
(btw, I finally got a pic of my char Nightmaress.....the engine that i used gave her a wierd name >.<)
[IMG]http://i45.tinypic.com/28qyrh5.png[/img]
"Hello Pyro, who is this?" Cloudy asks as they approach her.
"This is my old friend, Parchemin." Pyro said. Parchemin smiled and waved her hoof. Suddenly, her face got serious. "Pyro... do you think Skyler might be here?"
Pyro laughed. "Nah,"
(Parchemin is my avatar)
"Well hello Parchemin. I'm Cloudy Zenith. Why don't you two take up those empty seats." She points to some chairs to her right.
"Okay," Parchemin said. The two sat down.
"It looks like it's nearly time for the ceremony to begin"
(hmm, brown I think for Cloudy's speech. White and beige are both too difficult to see)
Lights dimmed as the timer reached zero. The Headmaster looked out over the audience gravely.
"Academics and scholars, professors and students, fillies and gentlecolts, good evening."
Nova looked to the headmaster.
Teal looks to the headmaster. :)
Cloudy snaps her attention to the stage again.
Nightmaress' eyes peeked out from under her hat at the headmaster.
His voice was serious, but there was the hint of a smile on his face as he surveyed the massive auditorium.
"I am Emerald Crescent, Headmaster of this Royal Academy of Magic. I welcome you all to a new year at this Academy."
((cue cheers and applause))
(Nightmaress isn't an auplaudy person....is that a word?)
((It doesn't feel like a cheers and applause moment :\))
Cloudy just continues staring silently. She is eagerly waiting on Emerald Crescent's speech.
Nightmaress pulled her hat over her eyes and kept her cool smile about her.
an ominous voice wispers to Nightmaress "Pay atention" as the voice disapates
Pyro and Parchemin watched eagerly.
The Doctor watches
"Whether graduate or newcomer, you come here as the best of the best. Each and every one of you were selected based on your academic performance and talent. Every one of you, regardless of whether you were aware of it, passed through many tests and trials to come here. We here at the Royal Academy would like to congratulate you for your achievement."
He looked out at the students and faculty with a shrewd eye.
"But do not think that your trials are over. Entering was only the start of the race. By passing through the doors of the university, by wearing the robes of academics, each of you have become Royal Academy competitors. Only a small fraction of the best students and teachers of Equestria ever make it to this ceremony. Only a small fraction of that will last to the end."
Behind him, the illusions flickered to images of the greatest unicorns of Equestrian history, from Starswirl the Bearded to Twilight Sparkle, the Princess's Student.
"But if you succeed in completing the path laid out before you... you will truly be deemed the BEST of the best."
(He sure knows how to give speeches. I would be motivated if i was a student right now)
Nova keeps watching.
Cloudy lets out a little squeak of glee.
"Squee!"
(Very good speech) :)
The Best of the Best?
"I now present to you Professor Feather Scroll, Doctor of Philosophy in Inter-Magical Forces and founder of the Academy's Magitronics Research Division."
The Headmaster stepped back as a pink-maned, quiet looking unicorn with brass glasses and blue coat stepped forward to the podium.
The purple mare's ear flicked at the voice and her left eye peeked out from under her hat. Her smile was gone and she was looking around suspiciously.
(Hey! I know who that is! It's Feather!)
Cloudy Zenith is now staring at Professor Feather.
The Doctor continues to watch
(Not a bad speech. I wonder if I can track the unicorn who cast that spell....)
("oh Feather gets a say again this year well I cant realy think of a better spokes pony, though it apears that one still isnt giving full atention")
Nightmaress pulled her hat over her eyes again and cast a spell tracking spell. Her hat kept her horn hidden and she sensed the spell came from a grey unicorn nearby.
(Bullseye.....oh well, I'll talk to him later.)
She turned her attention back to the speakers.
("oh it apears my little seal was spoted hm it apears theres some potential in the crowd")
[lol this is funny it's like thought wars!]
Shard smiled; he was watching from the outskirts of the crowd. Good luck to the students this year.
The blue pony looked over the crowd. When he spoke, his voice was soft, but the amplification spell made it audible and discernible to everypony in the audience.
"Thank you, Headmaster Crescent, and good evening, everypony."
The illusions behind the podium shifted into a calm background showing a map of Equestria and the surrounding nations.
"Several decades ago, my father, Lightning Scroll, postulated that all magic, regardless of origin, was intrinsically the same. The academia of his time believed that Earth, Pegasus, and Unicorn magic, were completely incompatible with each other. Needless to say, this caused quite a bit of friction between the three races here.
"I know that many of you continue to experience the effects and legacy of that period."
He paused for a moment. The map flickered as it showed images of riots, protests and the infamous Occupy Manehattan movement.
"However dark those times, my father never gave up his vision of both a unified magic system and a unified Equestria. As I began my elementary education, he encouraged me to interact with ponies of many different races, and non-ponies as well. As I learned about other cultures and the thought processes of ponies who had lived lives in many ways similar and different to my own, I never forgot the words my father spoke to me.
"He took me aside as I complained about this and that, as many foals did and still do, and looked me in the eye and said, 'It's not the body that defines an individual, but the content of that individual's character.'"
Absorbing every word, Cloudy remains very quite.
:')
(That was so beautiful to hear)
Nova's thoughts rushed as he heard Feather Scroll speak.
He kept his silence and focused.
("verry nice lets hope the students are taking it in they apear to be paying ateniton thats good")
The Doctor groans but remains silent
So true. Memories of a dragon friend appeared in Shard's mind. So, so true...
Feather continued after a pause.
"My father fought for education for each and every individual, regardless of race and gender. Now, decades later, for the first time Pegasus and Earth Pony attendance at this Academy reached a full thirty percent of the total population among students and faculty. I would like to congratulate all of you for making this possible, through your hard work and dedication to education. Headmaster Crescent has already pointed out that this is just the beginning of years of wonder and discovery each of you will pass through on your way to the graduation podium. Yet as we sit here, in an auditorium which only a generation ago was closed to non-unicorns, I ask each of you, both faculty and student, to consider this:
"The elements which make up our bodies, the magic which binds our atoms together, are all the same magic. It is the same magic which binds the world together, and which allows plants to grow and clouds to be created. In my research, I have proven the compatibility and interchangeable nature of every single type of magic. We are, ultimately, all comprised of the same thing.
"Magic. It is our lifeblood. The Princesses Themselves, Their Names be praised, use magic to raise the Sun and Moon each day. When we set aside our differences and examine our similarities, we can see just how closely we are bound to each other. Let us never forget that we are all Academics, that we are all ultimately magic.
"As we start a new year, I acknowledge the ponies here are the best of the best. The students who come here are privileged to have the guidance of masters of each field of study and research as they learn. Yet I would also ask each one of you to never forget that you are still of the same substance as less privileged ponies.
Your years here will pass swiftly. Each day will seem tedious, yes, but most of you will fly through in the span of eight years, holding doctorates and degrees. When you finish your studies, you will be helping build and shape the world. What world will you build?"
The illusions flickered, and shaped into the Shield of the Academy.
"The future of the world lies in your hooves. Whether you will shape the world positively or negatively is your decision, but regardless of what decision you make, you will shape it. Today, I have the honor of welcoming four thousand six hundred and fifty three new students to the Royal Academy of Magic, and I hope to walk alongside each and every one of you towards your goals and dreams.
Once again, congratulations on a new year here at the Royal Academy of Magic!"
Pyro burst into applause.
Teal jumps up and claps his hooves cheering.
Cloudy joins them, jumping up and down in her seat.
Nova clapped his hooves while thinking.
(He sure expects much. Not only the students will have a lot of work. We teachers will have the task to bring forth that potential.
Ah well. Where is the fun if there is no challenge?)
He smiled.
Shard claps. What a great, great speech.
The Doctor starts clapping
Ryo claps slowly
("gets better every year")
Nightmaress just looked up from her hat and smiled at the speaker which was something for her.
Feather smiles and bows slightly to the crowd as he returned to his position. There was a brief flicker of light as the podium vanished, and the Royal Academy Symphony appeared onstage.
"Fillies and Gentlecolts, please stand for the Academy anthem."
The anthem played. ((too lazy to compose one right now x3))
Ryo stands up
Nova stood up.
(I hope this is over soon)
The Doctor groans again and stands up
Teal stands up. (lazy :P)
Cloudy Zenith stands on her chair.
(prehaps: Though our knowledge and vigilance, we progress magic's science. Through the teaching of colt and filly, we help everypony, and light the way to glory!")
After the anthem, the Headmaster returned to the podium as the symphony vanished.
"Let us all, as faculty, staff, and students commit anew to do our very best as we grow in wisdom and search for truth in the year before us. And now, it is my privilege to announce that the new academic year at the Royal Academy of Magic has begun. You are all dismissed!"
With that, chimes rang from the uppermost floors of all six towers and the lights magically faded back on.
Reception and food was laid out on tables outside the auditorium.
That was cool! Not very fun, but cool! :D
Indeed. But a bit too long if you ask me.
Anyway. I have things to do. See you later.
Nova heads outside.
Pyro and Parchemin trotted out, pressed against each other, talking about the speech.
"heh as good as ever i guess i should disspell this now" Ryo's horn glows faintly as sevral shadows from around the auditoriam flow back to him and then he streches "Id better get back to my room for now" Ryo heads out of the auditoriam
Yeah I have to go too, got to check my TAR-...nish...tarnish...
Teal nods and exits the auditorium.
Where did all this FOOD come from? :D
Teal searches around for strawberries.
As nova left the auditorium the formal wear on the doctor vanished.
((out of range))
((I'm off now. It's late here. Good night))
Nightmaress gave Ryo a queer look from under her hat as she trotted away.
[Goodnight]
Pyro and Parchemin went to their dorm.
Cloudy let Pyro and Parchemin walk off together, deciding that they needed time to catch up.
She starts to walk out, then falls off her chair. Rubbing her now sore muzzle she carefully walks out of the room.
Seeing the food, she snags a large cupcake and heads to her room to wait for the next lesson.
(It's 2am in the morning here. I'm off to sleep now, bye.)
(Hey Magus, can I rp three students?)
Teal finds a table with lots of strawberry delicacies, he drools and starts eating.
(bye)
Quote from: Stitchin Time on 2012 Sep 03, 21:36:03
(Hey Magus, can I rp three students?)
((as many students as you like ^-^))
"heh it apears that student didnt like my little trick oh well not many do. hmm i might get some air before next lesson...meh ill open a window "Ryo heads straight to his class room
((im afraid i might disapear also my internet is messing me up and its 2:30 in the morning))
(Im off to bed too, goodnight all and bye Ryo)
(Night)
The mares opened the door, and they found the had another roommate. Not a single one said anything, but they all hugged each other, crying.
(Anyone who is a mare want to room with Nightmaress?)
(one of the students might. but maybe it would be fun to start a new class? shadow magic, I think the majority said.)
(I'm ready for the next lesson. Cloudy Zenith could room with Nightmaress)
Ryo sets up his room ready for the leason "Ill try not to scare them to much" A light blue pony enters the room "You know you can get your own coat you can stop using mine" "heh sorry Kai I'll ask next time".
Kai grabs his coat and leaves the room "No you wont i know you to well"
((Ready when you are thought id introduce Kai the school doctor while i was at it))
Pyro, Parchemin and Skyler trotted to their class.
Cloudy Zenith leaves her room. Checking her timetable, she sees that shadow magic is the next lesson, she heads for Ryo's classroom.
The three walk in, close to each other.
((Assuming you've come in))
In the room there are several desks enough for each student and on each one is a candle which is producing a clear flame on top, there is also a front desk with a board behind it on the desk is another clear flame apart from that fairly normal classroom (( think a classic science room if you want))
Welcome please choose a seat in front of one of the clear flames but don't touch them they won't burn but its best you don't
((this will be said to all students who come in so yea to save copy pasty there we go))
The mares sat down by each other. Pyro was mesmerized by the candle. Her friends stared at her.
Cloudy enters the classroom, waves to Pyro and Parchemin and takes a seat near them.
"Hello Pyro, Parchemin." She whispers, tuning to Skyler she asks "Greetings, I am Cloudy Zenith. Are you another of Pyro's friends?"
"Right now some of you already know me I'm Professor Ryo Disk I teach about Dark and Shadow magic mostly about controlling it and protection against it before we start I would like to ask a little something about you all, a good thing as well as a introduction, as you do wave your hoof over the flame"
As Ryo introduces himself he waves his hoof over the clear flame as it spirals into two colours a light teal blue and a crimson dark red both of equal height colliding with each over with the teal flame at the tip
((the flame is a little trick just say whatever colour of magic you use that all it will do at this point .Also is this everyone?)
"Eeyup, I'm Skyler." Skyler nodded, smiling. "It's great we're all going together."
Pyro was the first to wave her hoof over the flame.
"Nice to meet you Skyler."
Cloudy flicks the flame with her hoof tip. It turns a earthy brown and light blue sparks crackle in it.
"My name is Cloudy Zenith, I specialize in healing and repair magic." She announces. Curious about the flame, she starts playing with it.
Nightmaress trotted into Ryo's class room and her eyes widened(And actually came far out from under her hat) and her mouth hung open.
(He's a teacher?! He's my age! If anypony knows shadow magic then it's me!)
Realizing how astonished she looked, an embaressed face came over Nightmaress and she pulled her hat over her eyes and took a seat, an embarresed face still under her hat. (Sorry about typos)
Pyro was playing with the flame. Parchemin and Skyler held their hooves over the flame, too, but smirked at Pyro.
"very good but don't play with it and everypony else just wave your hoof over the top, and you miss Pyro wasn't it would you like to give an introduction and show us the colour of your flame"
Ryo looks at the door
"ah glad you could join us take a seat at a flame and ask the pony siting next to you for instructions ok"
"It's bright orange, with reds and yellows flying around." Pyro stated, realizing her flame was like a normal one.
Nightmaress took a seat and let her now calmed face peek out from under her hat and she waved her hoof over the flame and it turned black with white sparks.
"Nightmaress"She said simply.
"Okay. Is this dark magic? I thought it would be more... sinister. Actually, thinking about it, it is sinister.
How does the flame read my soul?" Cloudy asks, and stops cupping her hooves around the flame.
"I believe it tells you what color your magic is," Said Nightmaress with her at still covering her eyes.
"now now ill explain all in good time now then" Ryo checks a register "Parchemin, skyler would you mind giving us an introduction and waving your hoof over that clear flame"
"I know that. But how does the flame know?" Cloudy Zenith whispers to Nightmaress.
"It's purple, with blues."
Skyler seemed hestitant to answer. "Like a rainbow..."
A disembodied voice can be heard behind Cloudy "ill explain now if you wish"
Ryo anounces to the room
"very nice now that this beginning exercise is done as Nightmaress correctly deduced this is indeed a candle that tells you about magical energy "
Pyro's ear flicked.
Cloudy turns to face the speaker, but there is nopony there. Slightly fazed she whispers into the air.
"Yes, I would like to know. Hang on, you sound like the professor." she gulps guiltily.
"Don't worry its fine sorry to scare you like that. Now if I go into a bit more detail as Feather said during his speech all creatures are capable of using magic this candle is just a catalyst to reveal its current state."
"The more predominant colour is your main strength some call it a reflection of one's soul, however this also shows another factor that I wanted to point out is that there are random colours flickering to correct."
The mares nodded. Skyler's head was bobbing very fast.
"So my main magic is brown, well I knew that. But I've never seen any blue in my magic before. Also do I have to whisper, or can I think the words, is this telepathy?"
"the unfocused colours are a sign of lack of control with your magic, there is something affecting your usage of it causing the unbalanced flickering, now this doesn't just affect generally magic this can often effect the use of dark energies when there is a mixture of colours which are unfocused"
"Although I will admit there are rare exceptions like myself where the predominate magic is in two colours like mine where two forces are in existence, but these are rare cases so don't worry too much about that"
Ryo's flame sat there in its Teal and Crimson red spiral without any flickering sitting there as if the flame was completely stationary
"also no you don't have to whisper in fact id rather you spoke up curiously leads to good answers that need to be shared, as for how i heard you there is a spell active in this room that alerts me when ponys are not paying attention or are sharing messages in class"
Skyler slunk down. She knew why her magic was rainbows, and she hated it.
"Okay, so what sort of things can effect magic usage?" Cloudy Zenith asks aloud.
"Any thing can effect is the ones you are more likely to notice effecting it are the type of spell your using depending on its class, the amount of mana you have and how much prep time you give a spell those tend to be the basics taught by most when talking about control"
"However there are thing that affect magic without you noticing such as your emotional state, for example if your happy or energetic or have positive emotions your spell focus increases but the flip side of that if your worried, nervous, sad afraid even angry they can affect your spell focus and even sometimes lead to devastating results."Ryo looks serious
"I would like to ask you all something if your ever worried about something feel free to come see me now that you know that your magic can be affected don't let things out of hoof."
Ryo smiles" any other questions?"
Cloudy is quite for now, waiting for the next topic she feels curious about.
Skyler Looked at Pyro from the corner of her eye. She knew Pyro was fighting what she was fighting, but why was her flame more diverse?
Nightmaress smirked from under her hat, remembering what happens to ponies when she gets angry.
Parchemin stared at Ryo, thinking about magic.
"Ok well If I'm correct there is not long left so if you have any questions or anything you wish to ask me go ahead, then I may show you the effects of focused and unfocused magic to finish"
Pyro wanted to ask something, but didn't.
"Can you deliberately have more than one colour? I mean can you make it so that there are two main forces in your magic?"
"Not exactly your magic is in a sense a reflection of your abilities but the colour cannot be forced in my case my flame is in two colours because my soul is in two half's but I do not have access to both flames at the same time, however normal ponies usually focus one colour at the tip although sometimes the surrounding power can spiral, but all magic eventfully takes a single form with time"
"Miss Pyro is there something you wish to say?"
"No," She lied, most convincingly.
((lying to a professor of Shadow Magic? :/))
(She has a secret only Skyler and Parchemin know, but wants to know about it)
"thats fine im not going to force you to say anything, now anythurther questions how about you Nightmaress anything to add"
"No" Said Nightmaress a little sassily.
(going to bed good night)
"well then If that is all for now i shall show you what unfocused magic can do"
The flame on Ryo's desk begain to wave and flicker and a low unfocused dark mist clouds around the room though everypony can still be seen by the light of the flames
"when your magic is unfocused it can cause it to become weaker in most cases lowering its potancy and area of effect, the exseptions to this rule are normaly when your magic is affected by anger or fear in which case the reverce becomes true"
"though this level of power is somthing you all could produce but again this is mearly an example"
Initially spooked by the dark mist, Cloudy shivers. Listening to what Ryo is saying she puts her hoof in her flame to see how her is affecting her magic.
"Right now I think that enough of this unfocused mess"
Ryo waves his hoof the flame stands perfectly straight again and the fog dissipates completely
"as for a more focused piece of magic can hold much more potential I'm going to use the same spell again this time please do not move until I dispel this ability"
Ryo closes his eyes and swings his hoof over his flame which does not move but now the room completely surrounds itself in darkness and the only light can be seen from the flame which resides on Ryo's desk
"With this you should see a clear distinction before there was still light escaping my spell, now the only light to be seen is controlled by me"
Cloudy jokes to herself that's why it's called *Dark* magic and silently giggles.
((hey void, i sent you a pm x3))
Ryo's voice becomes disembodied and echoes through the whole room "Yes although this trick falls more under shadow magic since its effecting perception over showing power, though it can be good to hide other abilities from being casted when you can use mutispells"
Nova was outside taking a nap under a tree. he woke up just now and looked at the sky.
Oh... Looks like i am way too late for Ryo's class. Ah well. Might as well rest a bit more.
He closed his eyes again.
"well its about time this lesson came to a close that all I have for today"The Darkness dissipates into the walls the desk Ryo was at is now empty and Ryo is at the back of the room
"Next time I shall delve into more interesting matters but the basics are always a good start, I thank you all for coming and until next time"
((and thats me preaty much done for the day im going offline soon so anything you want to say to Ryo do so now or i shall vanish))
Pyro really wanted to say something, and lingered, deciding.
Cloudy trots out of the classroom, and heads to her room.
(I won't be able to do another class today, I've got to get some sleep now)
((Do I just you know come in where ever I want?))
(What's the next class? I like this rp cuz it goes on when im actually on!)
((Not sure if everypony voted already but for now it looks like summoning will be next))
(yay summoning! I want to summon a dragon! ovO)
((guess nova's not on yet...))
(( Yea... Another class then?))
((or just social rp? I don't know... But here comes the Phoenix!))
A strange yellow light was running at high speed in detection of the school.
(but which class? Three are tied for second. Maybe a social RP till Nova gets online like Nala suggested is best.)
((whatever you all want ^-^ Or if nopony wants to lead I can be teacher.))
Nightmaress trotted out of the class room and twitched her ear.
In her room, Cloudy is trying to figure out the flame spell from dark magics. She heads off to the library to find a book on the subject.
((I'm so sorry. My connection didn't let me into the forum.))
The bell rang to announce that the break is over. Thanks to that nova woke up and headed for his teaching room again.
Hearing the bell, Cloudy checks out the book and heads to class.
((It's fine.))
Shard hears the bell and proceeds to Nova's class.
The letters on his door change as he enters.
[glow=black,2,300]Summoning. Theory and basics.[/glow]
The room is changed by his illusion spell to make it look like a normal room.
Nova begins to draw something on the ground in the front of the room. One is a circle with runes. The other one is a Polygram.
Shard walks down the hallways. He arrives at the appropriate classroom door and knocks.
((Hehe, I had to Google what a polygram was...))
A ghostly hawk opens the door for shard. It speaks with nova's voice.
Please come inside.
It holds the door so it stays open.
Cloudy Zentih arrives behind Shard.
"Hello Mr. Shard, are you sitting in this lesson?"
(I assume this is the star shaped type of polygram?)
[glow=navy,2,300]" Yes, I am."[/glow] He smiles and enters the room.
Cloudy enters the classroom after him and takes a seat near the polygram.
Shard looks at the circle with runes, every few moments, darting his attention between the runes and Nova.
Teal approaches Nova's classroom and looks to the ghostly hawk.
May I come in Nova?
(May I have a recap?)
Nova finished drawing.
The polygon looks like this
(http://img6.imagebanana.com/img/xmgfashb/Polygon.png)
The circle has runes written on it's edge
(http://img6.imagebanana.com/img/xqx0i551/Protection.png)
The hawk flies to teal.
Of course. Class hasn't started yet.
Thank you. ^-^
Teal enters Nova's classroom and stands by the doorway, but not blocking it. He looks over the class.
Pyro, Parchemin, and Skyler trot to their next class.
"Good-day Professor Nova, Teal." Cloudy greets them both, then goes back to studying the polygram.
(A body pentagram? and the runes read "xaeshuhitae" according to the futhorc)
Nova writes his name on the table and then faces the students.
In case some of you don't know me, my name is lusterless nova. I prefer to be called Nova and today i will tell you the basics of how to Summon. Before we begin, any questions?
((Don't worry about the runes. Even if you translate them correctly they won't make sense to you.))
The mares sat down, and watched quietly.
Teal wants to attend Nova's class but isn't sure if he should take a seat at a student's desk, awkward as it would be since he's a teacher.
Nova, should I be seated among the students or...uh...............maybe I could help out with the class a bit?
"Yes. Do you have to use a special chalk to draw those sir?" Cloudy zenith points to the pentagram and rune circle.
Za*******? Hmm, I don't recognize this word... Shard directs his attention to Nova.
((Okay. I did anyways. :P And I think Nova uses Futhark not Futhorc. But very good since you translated it.))
Nova turns to cloudy.
No. I made this chalk myself. It has weak mana resources which are not necessary but allow more safety. To draw these you can use any chalk.
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2012 Sep 05, 20:32:56
Teal wants to attend Nova's class but isn't sure if he should take a seat at a student's desk, awkward as it would be since he's a teacher.
Nova, should I be seated among the students or...uh...............maybe I could help out with the class a bit?
((Nova? Did you miss this post?))
Shard looks back at Teal. He smiles faintly, he being a teacher sitting at a student desk.
"Oh okay. And what about tributes, I hear some creatures require payment for their services?"
(I only know the Futhorc- they taught it in Year 6 English at my old school, and still have to refer to a reference table)
(( That is awesome. I was introduced to it by a Dragonology book.))
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2012 Sep 05, 20:41:42
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2012 Sep 05, 20:32:56
Teal wants to attend Nova's class but isn't sure if he should take a seat at a student's desk, awkward as it would be since he's a teacher.
Nova, should I be seated among the students or...uh...............maybe I could help out with the class a bit?
((Nova? Did you miss this post?))
((I missed it lol))
Take a seat. If you want you can attend to class like a student.
Quote from: Voidwalker on 2012 Sep 05, 20:44:45
"Oh okay. And what about tributes, I hear some creatures require payment for their services?"
That's a good question but it will have to wait for now.
Nova looks around.
Attention. We begin now. If you have something to wtite you better take it out now.
Okay Nova.
Teal walks to a seat and sits down, he sheepishly smiles to the students. x3
Nightmaress trotted into the room and conjured up a scroll and quill freshly dipped in ink.
First we will talk about the 5 ways to summon. If you have questions write them down as i speak. After each explanation you can ask whatever you like.
Let's start with convocation.
convocations are the lowest summoning rituals. They open a door for just one creature of the desired kind.
A circle of Protection and a Polygramm are necessary to protect the caster since the convocation spell itself does not have the power to subjugate the creature.
Because of this the Caster has to make the Creature listen to his orders somehow. He has only three chances to do so.
Any questions?
"How do you make the creature listen?"
(a book on dragonology? by Dr. Ernest Drake? I can't wait for the next dragonology class :3 )
Darling, Nurse (http://i.imgur.com/i7yLn.png)
((Okay where shall I begin? xD))
(( Yes by Ernest Drake. Same with Monsterology. If you have the actual book, it would be advised to 'bring' it to class.))
((Nova's class on summoning is in session at the moment, I assume you are faculty staff? You could sit in to be on hand if anypony gets hurt.
I do indeed have dragonology, sadly my collection is missing monsterology))
There are different ways:
One idea is to please them:
You can offer them valuable objects. Most low and mid demons are greedy and like almost everything that is valuable.
You can offer a service. Keep in mind that the creature does have it's own interests. Their desire might be ether simple and nice or turn into something evil and cruel. However. This is one of the methods that usually works.
Another way is to offer tribute. I am not talking about objects. Stronger demons always hunger for flesh tributes. Why that is the case is not really known.
You can also threaten them:
If you have a object they fear, a weapon or a specific relict, they can be forced to bow to your will.
Some objects have the power to seal a creature and can be used to threaten them too.
You can also attack them but this is a bad idea if you ask me. You won't be protected by your circle or the Polygraph and this can result in fates worse then death.
(DEMONS?)
I...think I....forgot to remember to forget something.... :s
Teal gets up and leaves the class room.
Shard murmurs,[glow=navy,2,300]" Sounds like a risky task."[/glow]
The ghost-hawk flies around and lands on nova's desk.
Indeed Shard. Summoning is a serious matter. The smallest mistake can and will be dangerous.
Any more questions?
The Doctor walks through the halls and sees Teal
Oh hello Teal...what were you doing in their?
I was uh....attending the class.
Teal looks a bit nervous.
Sounds like something else happened in their
"Can you only summon demons with circles? If so does that make your hawk a demon?" Cloudy said, now staring at the ghost-hawk.
IIIIIIII got scared. :s
Of what?
um....the class involves....demons. >.<
Not at all. Demons are only one kind of creature you can summon. There are also Elementals, Ghost's, heaven's creatures, mythical creatures and undead also known as zombies.
Demons? :/
The Doctor pokes his head in the classroom
:I
Teal stares at the Doctor.
The hawk looks to the door and sees a curious eye looking onto the classroom.
Nova looks to the door too now and speaks in it's direction.
Why don't you take a seat?
The Doctor pushes the door open
With pleasure
The Doctor sits with a smile on his face
o_O
Teal just walks to the teachers' lounge.
So. As i was saying: Demons are not the only kind and each kind has different interests. Choosing a way to make it listen to you depends on what you want to call.
Let's continue. Next is the Ban Call.
Ban calls are stronger then Convocation spells since they have the power to call the creature and break it's will.
Just like a Convocation spell a Ban call opens a door for one creature of the desired kind.
As soon as the creature is summoned the Caster and the creature have a Duel of minds.
If the caster wins the creature will do what the caster demands.
If the creature wins the caster has 2 more chances.
However. This can be more difficult then a convocation spell since the creature called by a ban call usually isn't happy about being called and forced to obey.
A circle of Protection and a Polygramm may not be necessary but only a stupid or desperate caster would try a ban call without them.
Since the summoning process needs a exact focus of Mana and experience with summonings only advanced summoners should even think about trying a ban call.
Shard takes out a pad of paper and a pen and writes several notes.
After Nova is done speaking, Cloudy Zenith raises her hand."About what you said earlier, ghosts and zombies? Isn't that necromancy?" she asks.
((I hope talking about this doesn't break rule E))
A light blue pony wearing a lab coat (the same one ryo had earlyer) walks into the teachers lounge
[IMG]http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af258/nightblade968/Kai%20Swift%20shot/Kaiswift.png[/img]
"Right now where did he leave my newspaper"
huh? Who are you?
Necromancy is a branch of conjuration just as summoning. However. Unlike necromancy, summoning calls what is already there. So you won't be able to create new undead while using summoning.
Does this answer your question?
((*checks in on the group*))
The door in the back shimmers, and Feather Scroll can be seen standing quietly in the back. It's his break period, and as he had nothing to grade just yet, he had time to observe other classes. Headmaster Crescent occasionally liked to have him "observe" a class and report the quality of the teacher and students back to Administration.
"Yes, I see the difference. So is there some sort of limbo from which summoning calls the entities?"
"hmm oh hello there sorry to startel you Im Dr Swift the school doctor but your free to call me Kai"
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Ryo is sat in his room checking the protection seals and monertiring areas of the school where magic is being used
Huh? Sorry i don't understand what you mean. Can you make an example?
Oh, the school doctor! It's nice to meet you Kai! I'm Teal, the swimming teacher!
"its nice to make your aquantance though you may not see much of me here, im just looking for my paper that my freind took earlyer"
Your paper? What's on the paper? Medical stuff?
"no no its just a normal newspaper Canterlot daily to be exact, Ryo took it along with my coat earlyer so I assumed he brought it here"
Raising an eyebrow, Cloudy replies "Do the creatures we summon exist in an alternate dimension before we summon them?"
oh...hmm....maybe it's over by the snack shelf.
((of course... there is also Rule D to consider when working with Summoning. But limiting the target to non-sentient creatures or evil-aligned creatures might work. When I accepted Summoning, I was more familiar with the less mortal-centered control and more of a contract between two entities: the summoner and the summoned. The problem, of course, with said contract is that all too often you summoned the creature during an inopportune time, and the creature is less than happy with being disturbed.))
Kai checks around the room
"Ah ha there it is, honestly that pony can get on my nerves sometimes, any way sorry to bother your free time, is everything alright so far, I havent realy wondered round much from my room"
Yes. While it's still not clear where those realms are they do exist and each kind has it's own realm. There are some ways to enter those realms but that is a different matter.
Let's continue with Invocation:
Invocation spells are the safest and most effective summoning spells since the caster can use them only to call a creature of the same attitude.
Because of this limitation the caster doesn't need a circle of Protection or a Polygram since the creature will accept the orders anyway.
Usually the creature will not deny a reasonable order as long as you have the same attitude and talk rational.
Only those with a intensive relation to certain creatures can use a Invocation.
uh...yeah. Things are fine so far, nothing bad has happened.
The printer starts up and pushes out a sheet of paper.
oh goody!
Teal grabs the sheet of paper.
"So is invocation used for familiars like your hawk?"
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Sep 05, 21:50:43
Yes. While it's still not clear where those realms are they do exist and each kind has it's own realm. There are some ways to enter those realms but that is a different matter.
Let's continue with Invocation:
Invocation spells are the safest and most effective summoning spells since the caster can use them only to call a creature of the same attitude.
Because of this limitation the caster doesn't need a circle of Protection or a Polygram since the creature will accept the orders anyway.
Usually the creature will not deny a reasonable order as long as you have the same attitude and talk rational.
Only those with a intensive relation to certain creatures can use a Invocation.
((the kind i'm most familiar with))
Feather nodded with a smile, and a notepage that had been invisible before puffed into smoke and floated through the magical barrier at the door. He remained silent. He had learned all about the other fields of magic before, of course. It was fundamental to the understanding of the bigger picture, and integral to his research.
Correct.
Nova writes something on a piece of paper and faces the students again.
I prefer to use invocation since it is fast and safe at the same time. It may limit my "arsenal" but it is worth it since i don't need to break their will or make them a offering.
"well thats always good to here but Id best get back to the infermary if you ever need me ill be there"
"How do you contact an invoked creature without knowing it beforehand? Do you use one of the other summoning techniques?"
Wait! Could you sign this? It's a petition to change how the school cleans the gymnasium's pool!
"hmm whats happened with the current method?"
It's what COULD happen! They're using chlorine to clean the water and that stuff is dangerous! It can cause damage to eyes, upset stomach, diarrhea, and has a chance to potion the digestion system! ono
Pyro and Parchemin listened, but barely. Skyler only heard whenever "demon" was said, and when she heard it, her stomach hurt.
((not to mention what would happen if somepony split a barrel of bleach/ disinfectant in the pool))
This can't really be explained. The way how you live your life, your personality, pretty much everything that makes you unique is what counts. When you perform a invocation it is already decided what you will summon depending on that facts. This is the minus about Invocation. You can't decide what exactly you summon. The creatures them self decide if they want to be summoned.
We have still 2 kinds to go through. Any questions?
Skyler shook her head, but looked afraid at the talk of demons.
Thinking about what creatures she might invoke, Cloudy remains quite.
"I see so have they incresed the chemical amounts to dangorus levels then because high levels of it can indeed cause those symptoms to occur"
Feather quietly raised a hoof.
Will you sign?
Teal holds the petition out to [I forget his name already x3]
Then let's continue with Seal Summoning:
A seal summoning is a ritual which is similar to a ban call. There are 2 differences:
You can only use it to summon and bind a specific creature
You can't use it without a Polygramm.
To cast a seal summoning you have to know one or more names of the creature you want to call. That name is used on a seal that will be placed inside the Polygramm.
Then you have 4 tries to subjugate it.
Seal summonings are a high level summoning and should only be casted by very strong summoners since the creatures summoned by a seal summoning can and will ignore circles of protection if the subjugation fails.
Pyro was listening, but her mind couldn't process it.
Feather's hoof is still raised. One of his eyebrows also rises.
"Well I see no reason why not, If it is in the intrest of the health and welfere of these students i'll gladly sign" Kai signs his name on the document under Dr Swift
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Ryo uses his one of the seals to pay closer atention to the class in progress
"This means that seal summoned creatures are very powerful, doesn't it?" Cloudy Zenith asks, looking very interested.
Pyro turned a bit, staring straight at Feather.
Thank you Dr. Swift! I promise you won't be seeing any ponies from my class with poisoned stomachs! :3
Feather's eyes stare straight back, as if he knew exactly who Pyro was and what powers and thoughts she had within, the look of one who understood the very fabric of the universe and its inner workings.
((inter-magical forces is a powerful thing))
Do you know? The pony who infests my mind? She thought, slightly panicking.
The Doctor turns to Pyro and Feather
The shadow of a smile seems to play at the edge of the professor's lips, but it vanishes as quickly as it came.
Perhaps things are more complex than you might think it to be.
Right but not only their power is dangerous. They are smart. If you summon a evil creature and they see a chance to bring you in trouble and you forgot to give it exact instructions about what it can and can't do they will use any chance they can to break your neck.
Pyro's eyes seemed pained. How do I make her go away? Please tell me, if you know.
A purple pegasus with a flowing blue mane was in Pyro's mind. She smiled sinisterly.
Nova looks to pyro.
Pyro? Is something wrong? Shall i call the nurse?
Pyro looked away. "No. I'm- I'm fine."
Feather's hoof remained raised. A note flickered in front of him. A partially invisible feather was jotting down notes.
His eyes, however, were piercing. Without bidding, an image formed alongside the pegasus, identical to the pony who stood at the back of the room.
Why do you trouble this girl? Has she broken Pact or Contract? Has she broken Laws or slighted Principalities?
The Doctor continued to watch the two with a concerned face
"not a problem Id best get back to my room now just in case"
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The shadow seal that has been there to moniter makes itself aparent to the teachers in the room but nopony else
"best let them know im waching besides this is fairly intresting stuff"
Yes, you can go now. Thanks again!
[shadow=blue,left]"She had nopony to help her in a troubled time, so I let her mind wander into my world. She left without even a thank-you for soothing her. Then, she barges back in, thinking she owned my world. So, I make her pay."[/shadow] The mare said, her tail swishing.
Cloudy's attention is also focused on Pyro, worrying about her
"If it's something physical I could heal it..." She offers quietly.
"It's a mental thing..."
The Doctor walks up to Pyro remaining silent
Pyro looked at him.
Quote from: Stitchin Time on 2012 Sep 05, 22:35:24
[shadow=blue,left]"She had nopony to help her in a troubled time, so I let her mind wander into my world. She left without even a thank-you for soothing her. Then, she barges back in, thinking she owned my world. So, I make her pay."[/shadow] The mare said, her tail swishing.
Feather's mouth is a slight frown in the classroom, and quickly reverts to a neutral position. His eyes remained locked on Pyro.
What is your price for the release of her mind? Shall we have a Contract, as decreed by the Laws?
Nova looked to his hawk.
The hawk flew out and headed to the teachers lounge.
The Doctor takes out the sonic screwdriver
...May I?
Teal is staring at the clock in the teacher's lounge waiting for the bell.
[shadow=blue,left]"I may toy with her, but I protect her from worse horrors, so, no."[/shadow]
Then may I talk to her?
Unable to help, Cloudy Zenith watches anxiously.
Pyro whimpered, and nodded.
Nova looks to the doctor.
As long as you are not a Doctor with medical education you better not do something in my teaching room without my allowance.
The hawk reaches the teachers lounge and looks around.
Teal looks to his petition.
(I'm gonna need lots of signatures) :(
She looked at the Doctor. "I... I trust you."
Unfortunately I cannot talk to her right now because she is in your mind...but...will you let me look inside your mind to communicate?
Pyro nodded, and let herself relax.
I cannot do it in here though...
The Doctor looks at Nova
I supposed you don't want me to help her
A Disembodied voice appears for both the Doctor and Feather
"Perhaps it would be best to handle this situation after the class in my room ill set up a more appropriate seal to deal with the situation with your assistance"
Pyro looked at Feather again.
I am not against helping her. I only doubt your methods.
Nova looks to his circle and Polygram.
I have an idea. Pyro. Please step into the circle.
Pyro was a bit overwhelmed. She stepped into the circle. Skyler was struggling to get to Pyro, but Parchemin held her down.
Nova steps into the polygraph.
Now focus on the voice you hear. This will connect me with your mind.
He looks to the students.
Keep in mind that what i do not is not part of the lesson.
The mare in her mind was laughing maniacally.
Quote from: Stitchin Time on 2012 Sep 05, 22:44:50
[shadow=blue,left]"I may toy with her, but I protect her from worse horrors, so, no."[/shadow]
Feather's mouth flickers. What emotion it was exactly cannot be guessed.
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Sep 05, 22:53:39
I am not against helping her. I only doubt your methods.
Nova looks to his circle and Polygram.
I have an idea. Pyro. Please step into the circle.
He looked at Nova, breaking eye contact with Pyro for a moment, then back at the pony. The image of a pink-haired blue pony does not leave her mind.
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Sep 05, 22:57:26
Nova steps into the polygraph.
Now focus on the voice you hear. This will connect me with your mind.
He looks to the students.
Keep in mind that what i do not is not part of the lesson.
"
Nova."
His voice is surprisingly soft, but it was only the amplification spells before that made his voice seem loud.
"
She is bound by Contract."
A Disembodied voice appears for Nova
"hold on before you do what you do im coming to your class room"
Ryo charges out his room and enters Novas without causing much commotion
Skyler burst from Parchemin's hooves, and hugged Pyro.
The Doctor looks on with concerned
Nova speaks with his mind.
And that contract would be?
Pyro huddled under Skyler.
Cloudy can only watch with concern for Pyro, and a hint of curiosity.
"She has requested a Favor. A Favor was Granted. A Favor was Accepted. At the end of the Term, no thanks was given, the Contract was not fulfilled. And so she is still under Contract."
Nova focuses on the Polygram. Mana comes from his horn and the circle starts to glow together with the polygram and horn.
His mind is now connected to Pyro's.
I feel that pyro is not alone. Who are you?
Pyro was shaking as Skyler rubbed her hoof over her friend's back. Parchemin looked worried.
[shadow=blue,left]"I have no name. Why are you here?"[/shadow]
Pyro is in pain and i would like to know why so i can help. Simple as that.
((and I have to go now. Cloudy will head to her room and read the book at the end of the lesson. Bye))
Kindly One, why do you grant these Favors? What are their Prices?
The mare slammed her hoof down, making Pyro jump. [shadow=blue,left]"She needed a friend, so I became hers. She just left me in the dust, then came back thinking it was all okay. I became her friend again, but now we share minds."[/shadow] She smiled sinisterly. [shadow=blue,left]"How would I know she's in pain?"[/shadow]
I see. So how do you feel?
[shadow=blue,left]"She now knows never to take favors from a demon, so excellent."[/shadow]
She has learned, yes. But that is not your only reason for granting the Favors, the Price of which is beyond this young girl's abilities to pay. I ask thee once, I ask thee twice. Why do you grant these Favors, and what are their Prices, Kindly One?
[shadow=blue,left]"I find it fun to play with the lonely ponies mind, but the price can be tedious, depending on the length of play. Pyro has not had the worst price, but she came back, so she has deepened the mental cost."[/shadow]
Pyro stood up shakily, and went to her seat, wanting all the fuss to end.
So that's how it is. Then let me tell you something. Since i don't exactly know what has happened between you two i will not interfere, but if you don't leave her alone right now i will seal you in the depths of your realm.
I doubt that i have to prove that i am capable of doing that after entering her mind with nothing but a polygram.
[shadow=blue,left]"Indeed..."[/shadow] The mare was unintimidated, but retreated into the darkness of Pyro's mind.
The mana of nova's horn faded away and so did the glow of the circle and polygram.
Nova got closer to pyro and put a hoof on pyro's shoulder.
How do you feel. Does it still hurt?
She shook her head. Skyler sat by her, her wing around her.
Good. Then get back to your seat. The lesson is almost over.
Nova got back to his place.
((Before i continue let's wait for tomorrow. It may be just the last summoning but i still want the class to be online.))
((If you wish.))
"This is only a postponement..."
It will need to be dealt with, sooner or later, Nova.
Feather stared into the darkness. We shall speak later, Kindly One. Then Thrice shall I ask my question. Merry part.
The pink-maned unicorn adjusted his glasses as he blinked furiously from staring too long without blinking.
Skyler wrapped her wings around Pyro, while Parchemin talked to her quietly.
The nurse goes into her office and begins to decorate it. Seeing as she is the new nurse.
Nightmaress looked at Pyro starngely. She dealt with many kinds of dark magic and she tried to remember what she knew about demones.
Feather shook his head and waited at the back of the room. The bell should ring soon; there was only a few more lessons left in the class.
Nova looks to pyro to check her condition. After that he faces the students again.
Now that this is settled, let's move on.
Shard looks attentively at Nova.
And now the strongest summoning. The name summoning:
Just like the seal summoning, the Name summoning is used to call and bind a specific creature. It is even more powerful but also more dangerous because in this case the creature will definitely appear.
To open a door for the creature you have to know it's true name and offer a tribute. Something that will please the creature.
You also need a chant that embodies the creatures nature and personality. Most of them are long but when the creature allows it you can shorten it.
In this case The polygram and circle are not required.
Any questions?
Cloudy Zenith relaxes now that Pyro seems fine.
"Is there a reference with the names of known creatures in?"
((yay for my timing))
There isn't one. This is the reason why name summonings are so hard. Keep also in mind that Name summoned creatures are bound to whoever calls them first. Example:
If i call one of my high summonings it works just as it should.
If you copied everything i did perfectly it wouldn't appear.
In the world of magic names have great power. Keep that always in mind.
"I see, so in order to name summon a creature, we must learn it's name from other creatures?"
Ether like this or you fint out it's name from itself. But this takes years of cooperation. Telling someone their true name is a serious matter for them. They give their names away to only those they trust... well usually. There are other conditions but before i drift away let's leave that for the next lesson.
Since our time is almost up i hope you learned something today. And to wake some of you up for next class i will end the lesson with a demonstration.
Nova takes a sponge and erases the Circle and Polygram.
Cloudy follows his movements excitedly.
Nova puts the sponge away. He searches for something in his vest.
Let's see... It was somewhere around here... There!
Nova pulled out a hawk feather. It looks like a normal one.
Shard watches intently.
The Doctor gets up and leaves Nova's room without saying anything
A small information: This is a summoning i know for years. The chant was longer the first time.
Nova closes his eyes and raised the hoof with the feather. In his mind he imagines a flame. As he keeps focusing mana builds up around the feather as he begins to chant his Summoning with a echo in his voice.
I call the Fire
See it burn
Let it's passions make life return.The mana on the feather ignites and becomes a flame.
Hear my call Agon.The flame swirls around and reforms. It reforms and from the flames a phoenix is created.
It's flames burn gently on it's body as it took a seat on Nova's hoof.
It screams one time.
Shard murmurs, [glow=navy,2,300]" Impressive."[/glow] as he watches in awe.
The bell rings to announce the end of the lesson.
Looks like i had just enough time. The lesson is over. Don't be late for next class. ^-^
Cloudy packs away her paper and quills and heads out of the classroom.
Feather quickly trotted to the front of the room, a frown on his face. He spoke quietly but sternly.
"what you did there before was foolhardy, Mr. Nova. You know as much as I do that threatening an Unnamed holding Contract over a student was dangerous. You could have gotten her mind destroyed!"
[glow=navy,2,300]" Farewell!"[/glow] Shard walked back to his classroom, though interested in Feather's last actions.
(( Dragonology in next. Would you guys like some social time?))
Nova turns to feather and speaks quiet too.
I know but it was okay in this case. Pyro and that demon are connected to each other and i doubt that it would have hurt her to a critical point without a real reason. Demons hold onto contracts as long as possible.
And as you may have noticed it was no use talking to it reasonable so it was the only choice.
((starts rummaging through bookshelves to find dragonology book))
Cloudy Zenith is lingering outside of class, squinting at her timetable. It is a bit smudged with sauce and ink.
"....fine. But now we still have the same problem as before, with a spirit that now has reason to dislike or distrust at least one of us. Ryo."
He turns to the other unicorn.
"You have the most experience with these sorts of spirits. What say you to the current situation?"
Pyro could hear them. She hated she was causing this. She hung her head and shuffled away, hidden between her friends.
(( You don't really need it. All it really is for is the pictures...))
Shard opened his classroom door and then returned to his desk.
Cloudy stops to get a flower bagel at the canteen, then heads to Shard's class.
She takes a seat and lays out her books on the desk.
"Hello Mr. Shard, are we still studying western dragons this lesson?"
Ryo ponders for a moment "im unsure I could here the voices through the seal, this demon if it was one did not seem intent on causing harm, just torment, but i cant say for certain i only herd wispers I was not coneced properly"
The mares made it to Shard's class. Pyro took a seat in the absolute back, and slunk down.
Feather thought for a moment. "What class is she in right now? This situation needs resolution at some point. Every moment we wait the Contract gets stronger and the Price greater. When do we deal with it? We have a summoner, a binder, and a matrix-weaver in the same room. Who will solve this riddle?"
[glow=navy,2,300]" We will actually move onto what are called Eastern Dragons."[/glow]
This is not a competition Mr. Scroll. We should work together in this case.
Cloudy turns her book to the relevant page.
Pyro opened her book. Dragons? I love dragons! She thought.
(( Sorry I have dinner. Feel free to talk. I'll be back.))
"Of course it's no competition. A student's mind and life is at stake. But what is the solution to the dilemma? Could we simply do an equal favor to the spirit and thus satisfy the terms of the Contract?"
No. As much as i would like it to be so simple. If really a contract was made we can not interfere with it. Once the terms has ben set only those who are involved can end it. And from past experiences i know that those contracts can't be changed, let alone broken.
The Doctor walks in his room and sits at his chair
A demon that haunts her mind through a contract?.....Until something happens with her I cannot do anything...I best keep a low profile for a while
The Doctor's expression changed
...dang
((Wait a second. Not that i wouldn't appreciate your help but how could you possibly know about that doc? Feather, Ryo, me and of course pyro are the only one who spoke to the demon))
"Pyro, what was that about?" Cloudy Zenith asks, turning to look back at Pyro.
Without answering, Pyro stared at her book with such intensity one might think she was trying to set it on fire.
((actually the Doctor's help might be useful, if only because a new opinion might give thoughts we haven't come up with yet...))
"...what of the Doctor? Does he have any experience in this matter? I've heard legends about him, but I'm not sure how truthful those are."
Do what you want. I'll go and do some research.
Nova goes to the window with his phoenix still on his hoof.
"I take it you'd rather not talk about it?"
Parchemin looked at Cloudy, then at Pyro. Pyro nodded.
"I dont know my mind says i know him but I havent realy introduced myself to him, although im going to head to my room for now im going to set up some more obsivation and protection seals"
Cloudy cocks her head to the left.
"It's okay if you don't want to tell me, but is there anything I can to help? It doesn't have to fix the problem, just something to make you feel better."
Feather frowned and grunted. "good luck then. I'll have a chat with the Doctor before reporting the situation to the Headmaster. A fine day to the both of you."
He vanishes without even a flash of light and reappears in front of the Time lecture hall. As he entered, a chime alerted the Doctor to the unicorn's presence. "Good day, Doctor. Am I interrupting anything?"
"Not really," Pyro said, looking at her book.
(My life is never simple huh? Tough luck)
I'll see you two later. Until then please don't do anything about pyro's situation.
He looks to his phoenix.
Agon. Phoenix escape.
Nova claps his hooves and is engulfed in his Phoenix's flame. As the flame goes out nova is gone. There is no trace of him.
((always wanted to to that one))
.....no
"What about something to cheer you up? Like a present of some sort?"
Pyro just looked at the wall. Flames licked around her horn. Parchemin laughed. "She loves fire."
Cloudy thinks for a bit. "I have an idea, but it will take a while to set up and I'll have to wait until after class."
Shard had left the room. When he re-entered he noticed the flames and sighed. [glow=navy,2,300]" Could you please extinguish your flames, Pyro?"[/glow] Shard leaned a bit closer and smiled saying, [glow=navy,2,300]" Not that I mind them. I just wouldn't want you setting the smoke detector off if something caught on fire..."[/glow]
Pyro looked at Cloudy curiously. She nodded to Shard and her fire died.
is there a reason your here Feather?
Feather approached the stallion at the front of the room quietly and stopped next to a desk to sit down. "I've heard a lot about your escapades, Doctor, and I know you have dealt with hostage situations before."
Yes I have, many times...
The Doctor turns to Feather
"Hello again Mr. Shard."
"Meet me in the academy pool when it gets dark." she whispers to Pyro, Parchemin and Skyler.
((are you guys in the halls right now?))
They nodded, Pyro smiling.
"I will be honest with you. I do not actually have much information regarding your expertise in such situations, and I do not trust in legends or myths unless proven. But I have a student in pain, and a shortage of help. Mr. Nova is familiar with summoning and diplomacy, Mr. Disk is an expert with sealing and binding, and I have some knowledge of inter-magical forces and interactions, but a hostage situation is not exactly a field of magic. Do you understand where this conversation is leading?"
Feather takes off his brass glasses and rubs his eyes.
Yes I know its not a field of magic...but I also have to talk to that thing inside her personally and scan it along with Pyro to know what I'm dealing with
(( The students are in my class. Sorry I didn't post, my internet was failing...))
[glow=navy,2,300]" Please look at pages 14-15.[/glow]
Feather looked at the doctor dubiously. "I have heard it said that pure technology is seldom capable of interacting with spirits or magical beings. And even if that turned out not to be the case, the spirit may not be willing to allow you to scan it even if we and the student are. There are resources in the Academy library if you think that would be of assistance to you."
"These dragons look similar to sea serpents. Could they have a common ancestor?" Cloudy asks Shard, looking at he diagrams in the book.
We're going against something that you barely know about...I doubt there will be books about it in your library...but a secret archive might have something related to this creature
Eastern Dragons
Eastern dragons are a lesser known family of dragons. They are generally longer and more slender in appearance. They also posses more magical abilities than western species.
[glow=navy,2,300]" Yes, they share a common ancestor but it is farther back than I believe you assume. All species of dragons and sea serpents shared one."[/glow]
((BTW: the Times New Roman font is used for the textbook.))
Cloudy is reading the book intently.
Feather puts his glasses on and paces. "It's less that we don't know about spirits, it's that we're uncertain exactly what kind of spirit it is. Deaemon, Faerie, Ifrit, Akuryo, there are so many possibilities it's mind-boggling. And if it proves a Tatarus escapee, so much the worse for all of us."
He stopped and examined the ceiling in exasperation. "And it claims to have no name! That just makes things worse!"
He sat down at the desk again with a sigh.
Lung
Lung are most often found by rivers, lakes, and streams. Some subspecies are capable of flight through magical abilities. They grow up to forty hooves long and fifteen high.
"Wait, just how much magic do eastern dragons have? As much as a unicorn?" Cloudy Zenith inquires.
It has a name it just doesn't want to share it with us...If I go into her mind and put my hooves around the creatures head I can see in its mind and know its name...once we have its name it will be easier to understand what we are dealing with
[glow=navy,2,300]" They have quite a bit of mana but can't use that many spells. A unicorn has more control over its magic and I believe, less mana. Although, I have never committed a study to it."[/glow]
"And it says here that the eastern dragons are easier to approach than western ones, is this true?"
Feather examined his hooves. "Going inside a pony's mind physically... I would suggest you speak with Mr. Nova, Doctor. He should be back from his... 'expedition' for research. Will you come with me?"
[glow=navy,2,300]" Yes, eastern dragons do not have fire breathing abilities. That is where magic making up for that comes in. They are usually calmer too. Western dragons... Eh, I can't say like the Common Equestrian Dragon. Although, I do like frost dragons. Their temperament is calmer than the Common Equestrian, perhaps not as calm as lung, but..."[/glow]
Of course
The Doctor gets up
"You've met dragons. Of different species?" Cloudy exclaims. "But frost dragons are notoriously rare in Equestria!"
A wind starts to blow in nova's room. It causes a mess. With a sudden burst of fire that comes out of nowhere nova appears in midair and the wind stops. He lands with his hooves on the ground.
(Well that was interesting.)
He had a few scratches here and there but nothing that needs treatment.
Feather nods and stands. Motioning for the Doctor to follow, he walked briskly down the hall to 5303, the Shadow and Dark Magic laboratory.
Shard chuckles. [glow=navy,2,300]" They aren't that common, that is for sure. They live in the Frozen North. Would you like to see my friend? I can't show you him today because we are running out of time and this building is small. I will talk to Emerald Crescent to see if he could come. He is a frostie."[/glow] Shard softened a bit when he was talking of his friend.
Ryo is sat in his room the windows outside in complete darkess and nothing can be seen inside without entering the room
The Doctor follows Feather
[glow=navy,2,300]" And yes. I have met too many Common Equestrians... And I have met one lung.[/glow]
"Yes, very much. It would be my first time meeting a dragon though, are there any protocols I should follow?"
[glow=navy,2,300]" Not in this case. But in the wild yes... Actually, we can also practice how to approach a dragon if Headmaster Emerald allows. Kyslu is quite friendly and understands pony-speak."[/glow] The bell rings. [glow=navy,2,300]" Goodbye!"[/glow]
The unicorn enters the laboratory quietly. "Mr. Disk? I brought the Doctor. I think he may be able to help us with the current situation. Is Mr. Nova here?"
Ryo is sat in the center of the room the coloured flame from before is burining with the Crimosn and teal flame wraped round eachover apart from that light from the runes and flame nothing else can be seen
"Hello again Feather and Doctor, Nova has just returned to his room by my accounts, im sorry for the odd look im just incressing the seal level from 3 to 5"
"Bye Mr. Shard."
Cloudy trots out of the room. She canters to her room to write a letter, part of her plan to cheer up Pyro would require some assistance from a friend of hers.
The letters on Nova's door changed to [glow=black,2,300]Closed[/glow].
A seal? Whats that for?
Pyro trotted back to her dorm with her friends. She laid down on her bed, and tried to nap.
"These seals are everywhere in the school I use protection ablitys to prevent damage by magical forces, such as the insident earlyer in the day (refering to the fire damage), it also allows me to moniter activitys and the loctation of ponys who i focus on in this case im keeping my eye on Nova you and Feather as well as Pyro and some other students."
"I used that power before back in Nova's classroom to notife you both. But the reason im incressing its power is due to the level of magical energy that could potenulay be releaced with this insident the seals limmit the maximum energy one can use in the school grounds but it goes unoticed by most"
as Ryo atemps to talk the flame flickers the crimson flame now more predominant but it balances out quicky
"as you can see it takes a lot of focus"
Oh...alright...its nice to know someone is watching me eat butter in my room
(BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! lol )
"well i dont exactly have enough power to moniter everything (( ovO)) but if you ever see an unatural shadow then im directly waching, otherwise it acts as more of a genral location to make sure we know where ponys are incase of emergancy"
the flame continues to flicker and wave
"There is another reason im incresing the seal though this room actuly has a much higher level curently than the rest of the building but i have to lower it to protect the rest of the school"
Alright, do you scatter them around or are they placed precisely?
Okay now the next part... oh joy.
Nova's door vanishes ((only illusion)) and he looks around for ryo's seals. He casts illusions on them to prevent him seeing what he is up to.
After the while the illusion fades and everything returns to normal. Nova is gone and the windows are locked. The only thing left is a spell circle on the ground.
((good night))
Cloudy walks to the office to post the letter.
It should get to him quick, hopefully he's still there. She thinks, and then returns to her room to resume practicing the light spell and researching the soul flame.
Pyro was sleeping peacefully on the bed. Skyler was chewing on Parchemin's tail.
"they cover all the acadamy grounds certain areas have higher levels, and other seals are handeled by others but I have the most focus in it"
Ryo waves his hoof over the highly flickering flame the crimson red climbing its way higher up the candle, a small area of the black mist clears from the door to the window
"take a look you can see my base seal ive made it visable to you"
(outside the window for the Doctor a large black circle can be seen its size to large to disern how many points are on the inside)
I've seen that seal before...its a good seal but there are more powerful seals you can choose from...or is that the only one you know?
"More powerful seals are usually unnecessary for this school, and the most powerful ones are illegal to use except in absolute emergencies," commented Feather.
"That seal is a basic level one three point seal its the one used for monerting there is a second level seal to prevent damage underneth"
Ryo's eyes open widely
"Nova is not on my radar he has eluded my power"
Feather frowned. "He has been doing research in the Realms. But if he wants to hide what he's doing, he might be entering..."
His face went expressionless.
"Is he strong enough?"
Not sure...he is a summoner, I'm sure he will be fine
"famous last words..." sighed Feather.
"im going to ask you both to brace yourseves"
Ryo waves his hoof over the flame as it bursts upwards in a teal burst the runes that surounded the ground disapate and the darkness is blown away by a magical aura
"that should do for now" Ryo stumbles and falls over himself the flame turns competly clear and looks like its about to burn out
"he should be fine, I doubt he would do somting out of his leauge"
Feather only coughed a bit and readjusted his glasses. "If you say so. Still... there is a reason we have rules concerning... "
He sighed.
The Doctor looks at Feather
Concerning?....
"conserning entering the land where we should not ventue, theres a reason the seals are at such a high level when conserning these matters Doctor"
Whats in the land?
"Well this is suposed to be confidential information but its most likely he's reaching Tartarus its mention here is usaly not alowed but this apears to be a special case"
A package arrives in Cloudy Zenith's room. Cloudy opens it and begins preparations.
Oh Tartarus...
Cloudy begins measuring out small portions of the package's contents and wrapping them in paper.
((Got to go now, bye.))
"yes unfortunalty so normaly this feat would be inposible a magic blocker would interven before the power got to hight to do anthing to do with it... but somthings interfearing with my power hence the increese in security"
Ryo closed his eyes
"WIll you stop laughting"
(Bye)
Parchemin was scooting around the room while Skyler looked out the window.
Something's interfering with your magic?...when did this start happening?
"I cant pin point a time or location there a far to many seals for me to keep track of when there affected thet only truly alert me if I focus on them or they are about to be despeled, but my normal magic goes unafected but Im under the imprestion is somthing messed with one of them"
Ryo puts one hoof up to his head
"I said to to be quiet"
:/Hmm?
A strange flame appears from no where right beside Ryo. It isn't as hot as real fire.
"then again I have been sencing some weird changes from areas of the school"
("oh but i only wish to say hello Mwahahaha") "I said [Color=teal] No " [/color]
"oh are you joining us also"
The Doctor looks Ryo
Looks like it runs in the family...
A feminine voice said from the fire "no... Must... Control..." the fire suddenly explode, causing a slight heat wave. A flame-less Phoenix was where the fire was. It seemed like it went into a furnace for a few seconds.
Feather tapped a foot on the ground. Runes that were previously unseen on his body and all over the room suddenly glowed.
"Will BOTH of you, (not you, Doctor) please CONTROL yourselves."
Ryo puts his head up "urrgh sorry about that i wasted to much power on those runes, but i should be fine my apologys"
The runes faded.
"Understandable, Ryo. You should really get some more rest. Wouldn't want... HIM to come out again, even slightly. And you stay inside there, hear?"
He turned to the phoenix. "Well. Look who we have here."
The phoenix got up and said "sorry for hoping in like that... X3 I had a slight problem with my teleportation spell. It won't happen again, promise"
"That may have been my falt i messes with the magic levels a tad bit sorry it affected you, though i may take a short rest ill go to the infermary for a bit I used up to much power, Feather please contact me if Nova shows up again your free to use my room the seal level is at 10 here just to warn you"
((im going to get some sleep ill see you all tommorow
"Have a good rest, Ryo."
He turned to the phoenix. "I hope you are not hurt?"
I have to do my own little research on the creature in Pyro's mind and think of a plan as well...I will see you all another time
The Doctor walks out
((I have to go now))
"no... I'm fine... Just a slight burn, but nothing to worry about.
"Then I wish you luck on your research," nodded Feather. He turned to the phoenix. "If you need to see the infirmary for any reason, just say so. Anyhow, I hope the elemental magic laboratory was to your liking?"
"yep! ^-^"
"Glad to hear it. If you ever need anything, just let us know," he smiled. "Now. Where were you going to teleport to before the accident? I could accompany you if you wish."
"I was going to teleport in front of the school but I used to much Fire to teleport" x3
"Ah. Well, would you like me to help you there right now?" asked Feather.
"well... Since I'm already in the school... I was just thinking of looking around so I don't get lost in the futur"
"If you wish. Would you like me to accompany you? My classes don't start for a while."
"sure, why not? ^-^"
Feather smiled, and stood. "Well, as you're probably aware you're currently in the Shadow and Dark Magic Laboratory, room number 5303. The number system is useful after you get to know the place. This happens to be Tower Five, Floor Three, Room Three. There are six towers as you know, one for each Element of Harmony, and each tower has ten stories. Thanks to dimensional magic pioneered by Starswirl the Bearded, each story has one hundred rooms in it. And before you ask, yes, they are actually ivory towers, living things fed by magic and composed of calcium, the same stuff as teeth."
"I didn't know that..." :)
Feather paused. "ah..." and blushed. "i'm sorry, i tend to get carried away sometimes. If ever I'm confusing or you have any questions at all, just say the word..."
"ok." :)
The seal in nova's room glows. It resonates with something.
It's glow shines bright, so bright that it jammed the observation seals. Light flooded the room and as it began to fade nova appeared out of nowhere.
This time he has more wounds. Nothing live threatening but a few injuries that need treatment.
He walks to the door, slowly.
Ryo stumbled into the infermary Kai stands there giving him a odd look
"what on equestria did you do this time"
Ryo stands there looking fairly drained
"heh i just messed with the seals nothing to special"
"Go take a bed ill prepare a booster"
After a while nova reaches the infirmary. He knocks on the door.
"Doors open come in" Kai shouts while he has some form of needle in his hoof
Nova walks inside. He waves his hoof to greet them.
Kai looks straight at the injurys "By Luna's moons, whats happened to you" Kai puts the needle down "you shall have to wait Ryo, this is more urgent" he pulls over a chair "please come in and sit down"
nova takes a seat on the chair. He looks around and sees some empty papers and a pen. He points to them with his hoof while looking at Kai.
"hmm somthing preventing you from talking " Kai grabs the papers and the pen and passes them to Nova "so what happened to you" Kai grabs some bandages and starts treating the exteriour injurys
Nova writes wit his magic.
Greetings. Thank you for your treatment. My name is lusterless nova, but i prefer to be called nova. I am the teacher for summoning and illusion magic. For some research i had to enter the realm of ghosts and the place known as tartarus. As you can see i got hurt there and lost my voice, but be at ease. Both are only temporarily.
He hooves it to Kai.
"oh so your Nova the new proffesor as for entering Tatarus you should becarful who you tell, regardelss that isnt my department though i wasnt expecting two teachers before the students"
(ryo is on one of the beds behind a drawn curtain)
Nova writes again.
If i can help others i don't care. I know it sounds and is stupid but i can't turn my back on those who need help. And about telling you: I'm sure it wasn't unnoticed anyway. I won't tell it the students though.
By the way. Who exactly are you?
He hooves it again to kai.
"Im Dr Swift your welcome to call me Kai as for your mindset you have is a good one"
Ryo pulls the curtain away
"indeed i noticed considering you covered my seals"
Ryo is looking rather pale at this point
I apologize for this. I had no intention to toy or mock you. All i wanted to do is to prevent letting somepony know how to enter those realms.
Mind if i ask what happened to you? I'm not sure who of us is in a worse condition.
He wrote it down and levitated it to him. Considering this, it means that he can still cast magic.
After giving the phoenix a brief tour of the Academy complex, Feather kindly left her in her classroom to prepare and quickly trotted to the infirmary.
There was a gentle knock on the door.
"I drained my power altering seals"
"in otherwords you got distracted using your power corect"
"it wasnt completly my fault"
Kai grabs the needle and injects Ryo
"yea yea you always say that"
Nova waves with his hoof. He points to the door with the other one.
"your free to come in sorry im slighly busy to open it myself" Kai calls at the door
Feather quietly opened the door and came in. "I hope I am not interrupting anything?"
Nova sits on a chair. He waves to Feather to greet him.
"no profesor Feather whats wrong its unusal to see you around here"
"Just checking up on a friend. And..."
He pulls up a chair and sits down nearby, looking at Nova.
"Looking into a possible breach of security. National law has it that entering particular areas of the Realms is prohibited to all save those given explicit permission from the Crown. I hold one of those permission forms, I believe Ryo also does. Now Mr. Nova, I don't know what you were doing in Tartarus, but I suspect there was a reason for it that you, at least, thought perfectly reasonable. I'm not one to make hasty judgement or decisions, so if you could kindly explain your reasoning to me, this incident never happened and I'm here to visit a friend. Understand that I'm taking a personal risk with such an action."
Nova took another piece of paper and began writing on it.
It looks like this time he writes more. It will take a while.
Ryo sits up "im still fairly suprised he blocked my seal even when it was focused"
Kai looks at Ryo "you should be resting, that mana booster will kick in in a short while but dont exert yourself "
Kai continues to treat the external wounds and grabs a tablet from one of the cabanits "here Nova this should recover your voice or atleast help the process"
Kai looks at Feather "honestly I want expecting more staff meetings today than studnet ones what is going on"
Feather raised an eyebrow and took out a few runestones from a small saddlebag. Sudden lines of energy flash between them as they connect in a geometric formation, and he floats the completed spell matrix over to Nova.
"Thought-to-voice matrix. Should save writing time."
He looked at Ryo. "A strong enough unicorn can break any seal. It's only a matter of magical aptitude."
He turned to Kai. "Headmaster Crescent decided the Pyro situation was of more importance than budgeting issues for the moment. I'm assigned to both that and the current issue I'm investigating on behalf of the Academy. Sorry for the trouble."
Nova cancels the spell matrix by interfering with his own mana.
He shook his head. After he wrote one extra line he hoofed it to Feather.
Before i explain i hope you don't think i am rude for not talking with you directly. Entering the tartarus is a dangerous matter and in this case it's taken it's toll. I lost my voice but only for a while.
As you may guess i wasn't there without a reason. I did a bit of research that is only possible in those realms. I know some things about the demon inside pyro that are valuable but also tragic.
Even in the realms her name is unknown. She wanders around until she finds a lonely pony. She'll toy with their mind to make them think she's a friend. The longer they let her in their mind, the more sanity she'll sap them of, but if they treat her like an actual friend, and say goodbye when they are done with her, they stay sane.
From what i found out Pyro was too late, and has to find another way to rid her mind of the demon.
I appreciate it but it is part of being a summoner to take the consequences. I'm sorry for the inconvenience but i wouldn't learn from it if i cheat.
He took the medicine Kai gave him.
Shard wandered through the halls, looking for where the headmaster would be.
(( Where is Emerald Crescent?))
Feather retrieved the runes after Nova cancelled the matrix, then patiently heard Nova out. He thought a bit on what the summoner wrote.
"Then for the record, you never broke any law. Off the record, I think you did what was necessary, and I thank you. Still, the information is disturbing. Well, the contract is in place, no way to stop its inception unless we get the Doctor over here, and paradoxes are illegal in Equestria. What do you propose as far as alternative methods of ending the contract?"
*****
Emerald Crescent was in the Headmaster's office with the Secretary, sorting through large piles of paper from the morning.
Teal is wandering the halls looking for ponies to sign his petition.
Nova wrote another note.
I don't like it but i have to admit we are powerless. This demon is strong and so is it's contract. We can't cancel it or interfere with it in any way. It may sound impossible but pyro has to do it alone. The only thing we can do is inform her. Although i am not sure if it is safe to do so.
He hoofed it to feather.
Feather thought. "Ryo... how strong is your... friend? Are you familiar with this... Unnamed?"
His second question was quite evidently not directed at Ryo.
Shard turned a corner, and saw Teal. [glow=navy,2,300]" Hi Teal. What do you have here?"[/glow] Shard indicates the petition with his hoof.
Hello! It's my petition to change how the school cleans the pool!
"Are you sure you want to tempt that one proffes..." Ryo holds his hoof up
"Chaos is extreamly poweful, and he has been laughing this whole time, he wants to speak but are you shure you want to hear it"
"Ryo you shouldnt tempt him not in your state"
Shard flinches faintly. [glow=navy,2,300]" And how do they clean it currently...?[/glow] he says, sounding unsure.
They use CHLORINE! That stuff is toxic at high levels and it burns your eyes! ono
Nova turned his head to ryo.
(so that is the name of the one i feel within him.)
[glow=navy,2,300]" Ah? Is that so? Well, I will sign. I do apologize, for I probably won't attend your class."[/glow] Shard takes the paper and signs it. Then he gives it back to Teal.
Thank you!
Teal looks at the signature, then back up at Shard.
Thank you Shard! ^-^
"It depends highly on how powerful exactly the spirit we are dealing with is. Beyond a particular threshold, Ryo's 'friend' is the lesser of two evils. Beyond that, this would become a National Security issue."
He was quite serious as he said this. "I do NOT want to have to choose between evils, but if I must, then for the filly's sake I will choose the lesser of the two. I also do NOT want to bring in the Crown or Their agents, but if I must, I must, no matter how black of a mark that would be on the Academy's previously clear record. Not, of course, that we haven't had... difficult students here before."
He thought of Starswirl's... questionable lineage.
[glow=navy,2,300]" Oh, and Teal? Do you know how to get to the headmaster's office?"[/glow]
The Headsmaster's office? Not really but you can have my teacher's map of the university. I can just get another one anyways. ^-^
Teal holds out a rolled up scroll to Shard.
"Kai you know what to do"
Ryo sits up cloeses his eyes and a black seal forms around himself black chains surond and hold him still as his teal glow changes to a Crimson red flame
Kai locks the door heads over to his desk and searches for a vial filled with a oddly glowing liquid of somthing and a peice of parchment
"you had better know what your doing"
Cloudy Zenith leaves her room to go and find Teal. She starts to head to the teacher's lounge.
Feather tapped a hoof on the ground, and runestones flew out of the saddlebags. "In Nomini Celestia, Luna, et Cadance."
Rapidly a spell matrix filled the room, uncountable dimensions and of a power greater than or equal to a 20th level seal. Protection magic, Binding magic, Dimension magic, and all sorts of other forms of defense from ancient Equestria, Gryffonheimr, Zebraci and other places of past and present were mixed together, as if in an engine, or more accurately, a MATRIX.
Runes glowed on the professor's coat and robes. His glowing eyes looked intently at Ryo's body, though his face was an unreadable poker expression.
[glow=navy,2,300]"Thank you Teal."[/glow] Shard smiles and heads to the Headmaster's Office. He spends quite some time getting lost, even though he has a map. Shard finally reaches it and he knocks on the door.
Nova watches the scene.
He makes sure not to interfere.
His eyes open to reveal one eye now red while the other remains its normal colour
"now now now so what do I owe such a intresting audiance Feather Scroll I see that my old freind is here also KaI"
Chaos looks around the room "and you NoVa the one who traveled to relms that you Canont posibly fathom"
Teal waves goodbye to Shard and heads back to the teacher's lounge to get a new map. He enters the office and opens a drawer under the printer and gets a map scroll.
Cloudy knocks on the door to the teacher's lounge.
Wonder who that is. :)
Teal walks to the teacher's lounge door and opens it.
oh, hello there. ^-^
"Well this is good luck. I was looking for you Teal. Is it okay for me to use the pool for an event I'm planning?"
Sure! ^-^ Maybe you'd also feel interested in signing my petition to change how we clean the pool? :)
"You mean the chlorine levels? I could smell it on myself all day. That much isn't safe."
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Shard smiles and heads to the Headmaster's Office. He spends quite some time getting lost, even though he has a map. Shard finally reaches it and he knocks on the door.
((Just checking if you saw this.))
No, it's not. I wanna get the school to clean it in a safer way.
"Come in," says the Headmaster.
*****
"Greetings, and Merry Meet, Ancient One. It was long since last we spoke. Know thee why this unicorn wishes to speak with thee?"
"Merry Meet Bwahahahaaha what era are you from" Chaos just bursts into laughter "Of COUse i know Why you want to talk to me ThE Girl correct"
"Then I'll sign. Hopefully the school gets rid off that water. Oh well, at least what I'm planning will remove most of the chlorine."
Cloudy holds out her hoof for the form.
Nova looks at chaos and nods. He looks incredibly calm considering who it is he responds to.
Shard walks in. [glow=navy,2,300]" I was wondering if I could have permission to take my students on a little 'field trip' to the large meadow nearby. I would like them to meet a dragon."[/glow]
Great!
Teal holds out the petition and a feather pen to Cloudy. ^-^
" so Why do you think ill assist you, I have no reason to assist nor do i have a reason to Care you fools"
Cloudy signs the form and hands it back to Teal.
"Oh, could you be at the pool when it gets dark, just in-case anypony needs to be rescued from drowning? It's better to be safe."
Sure! I can come then. ^-^
Teal takes the petition and feather pen back.
"Ok, bye then Teal, I've got stuff to get ready. I hope the school accepts your petition before somepony gets ill."
Cloudy Zenith heads back into the corridor.
Thank you!
Teal exits the teacher's lounge and walks the halls looking for more ponies to sign his petition.
Shard looks at Emerald, waiting for an answer.
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Shard walks in. [glow=navy,2,300]" I was wondering if I could have permission to take my students on a little 'field trip' to the large meadow nearby. I would like them to meet a dragon."[/glow]
"Ah, Mr. Shard. A dragon? That would be Mr. Kyslu, correct? Certainly. Just sign this form..."
A scroll puffed into existence in front of the professor.
*****
"
Victus oculus of plasmator of totus ago intus mihi. Ego nemus , silicis , terra subter supter vestri feet sum. Ego aer vos spiritus , aequora ut flow per vestri vena sum. Ego vulgivagus astrum quod eo super ut astrum quod nos dico sol solis sum. Ego MAGUS sum," chanted Feather quietly.
"
No reason, say thee? This is the Ancient Tongue. It is tradition for discourse between beings concerning Contracts to be spoken in it. Or perhaps the Laws themselves thou would declare void?"
There was a chill that ran through the room. To even suggest that the Laws were incorrect...
Pyro woke up, and leaned over the edge of her bed. Skyler was on her back on the floor, staring at Pyro.
"oh giving your little speach are you, I cant say I care much for your Pathetic laws but ill play your game oh Magus. I am the darkness that fills the voids of these worlds the one born from a thousand year slumber who's essance trancends time and one who's power is feared for the distruction of this world, I existed becore Nightmare moon, Before Discord and before time itself. Now Get to your point before i tire of you Mortal"
Chaos leans back and starts laughing
((is everypony ok with me setting the time?))
Cloudy had everything prepared, now she only had to wait for the sun to set.
Shard read the form. He signed it, [glow=navy,2,300]" Thank you. It will be a wonderful opportunity to the students."[/glow] Shard smiled.
(( I am.))
Parchemin was looking out the window. "The sun may be setting soon."
(I'm okay with it)
(I'm okay with it, but the teachers who have yet to teach a class may think differently.)
(( Teal has a point.))
((Keep also in mind that the teacher have a side story right now. If it is not too much to ask please wait just a bit longer.
I am not a gm. It is just a suggestion.))
((They can run a nighttime class. Or we can say this bit happened at a different time, does the time affect the side story?
Then again that would mess with the timeline a bit. I'll wait for them to come online and say their bit.))
((Um, it could be lunch time. An extra long one at that.))
Shard leaves the office and walks back to his classroom. He takes a dragon scale out of his desk, holds it in his hooves, and murmurs some incomprehensible words. He then puts the scale on his desk, walks to the door and locks his room. He returns to his desk and continues talking while holding the scale.
The Headmaster nodded and the form vanished in a puff of smoke. "Then I hope you have a good time. Tell him that Emerald Crescent gives his regards."
He watched the pony exit with a smile.
*****
"If allowed to leave thine seal, Ancient One. But I have no true dispute with thee. I come not to challenge or be challenged, but simply to ask a question. What is thine price, Ancient One?"
((Feather's little teatime session with Chaos the Greater Demon is the sidestory, and Pyro factors in, which is why we're trying to make sure we can get the side story wrapped up before anything happens))
((okay, I'll wait for that to finish as-well. But the event I have planned shouldn't affect Pyro's contract))
"you want to ask a question at some cost a price" The chains break away as Chaos stands up and walks toward Feather "fine make it worth my time ask your question, it may amuse me to see what you truly want"
(The demon is a part of Pyro as an OC, so it's probably not coming out)
(I can't do much here anyway)
Nova pulled red glowing feather out of his vest.
(Looks like it's power is almost gone. I hope this works.)
He holds it on his body and with a burst of fire he vanished. Nothing is left behind.
After some time he appears at the schoolyard with another burst of fire.
((This was a feather of agon. I can't do much there anyway so i decided to leave.))
"It apears my preasance was to much for him phhf how pathetic I assumed sicne you called me you would have a stronger will"
Nova looks at him. His body is fine. He looks around if somepony is nearby.
(What did I miss, I've been kind of busy lately)
((What is the last thing you remember? I don't want to search for your last post))
Shard stopped after a while and smiled. I love talking to him. Shard put on his saddlebags and strapped the scale on top of them. He walked out of his classroom and locked the door. Shard trotted outside and saw Nova. [glow=navy,2,300]" Hi Nova. Sorry, I know it isn't my business but...what did Feather want after Summoning class?"[/glow]
(( BRB, dinner.))
(o sry, I remember Pyro's demon problem :P)
Nova looks around. It looks like he left the papers and the pen behind. Then a idea comes into his mind and he focuses mana.
A ghost hawk appears and sits down on his back. It speaks with nova's voice.
I'm afraid i can't tell you.
[glow=navy,2,300]" ...Oh? Okay... Um, but can you answer why you're talking to me through one of your summons?"[/glow]
I.. mixed a potion. It's effects were not what i expected and my voice is gone for a while.
((is lie lol))
But don't you do illusions, summoning, and other mental stuff...? Whatever. [glow=navy,2,300]" O-kay. Hey, do you want to come with me to meet a dragon?"[/glow]
(( Nice answer Nova.))
((thanks. sounds better then: I was in the tartarus))
o_O
A dragon?! No, no, no, no. I'll pass.
:c
(( Yep.))
[glow=navy,2,300]" Okay, if you change your mind, we'll be in that meadow, about fifteen minutes from here. Goodbye!"[/glow] Shard cantered into the direction of the meadow.
Nova heads to the teachers lounge. His hawk remains on his back.
Kyslu watched Shard enter the meadow. "algbo ava'yorn"
[glow=navy,2,300]"Thric, jivi...pony speak."[/glow]
" Yes." Kslu muttered.
[glow=navy,2,300]" I'm bringing some of my students to see you soon. I want you to practice pony-speak. Oh, and Emerald Crescent said to 'give you his regards.'....um, yenta ava'yorn"[/glow]
~~~~
Shard walked back to the school, satisfied. He then wandered through the halls, checking out the building.
Cloudy Zenith is lounging in her room, waiting.
Pyro was drawing while Skyler rolled around. Parchemin was on the couch, watching Skyler.
((I have appeared to dead-locked myself. I cannot do anything big with Cloudy until the next lesson, or nighttime gets invoked. So, I will do little things))
Cloudy headed to the canteen to get something to eat.
Chaos walks towards the window past Kai and Feather
"Is it so hard to fathom my assitance or prehaps you worry to much over your students, Regardless you have one question but i shall provide an ultimatim Feather Sroll care to listen"
Feather arched an eyebrow. "Thou art bound within a seal, Ancient One. Thou hast been Given, as a Favor, much, much amusement. As such, it would seem that, thankless as thou has been for this amusement, some Compensation is owed? An answer, truthful, honest, complete, to a question."
"its true you have given me some ammusment" Chaos closes his eyes the seals around the ground act up as pericing red eyes wach the students
"you have some honest potential which is why i give you this question, however your thoughts seem to waver on this you do not have a question or rather there are to many to ask"
Chaos turns round both eye now a crimson red "I offer you an ultimatum Feather ill allow you to summon me to ask your question when you wish if you allow me to be awakened to wach this fun"
"Your host's body is his, not mine, to give," says Feather.
"oh my host my pathetic little host , dont fear he shall still posses his form all i want to do is wach as your little problem progresses, it should be fun to wach" Chaos's eyes gleamed
"I give you time for time im a being of my word I just want to veiw this madness for its such a delight to me, and dont fear the host will still be able to contain me but ill have some room to breath when you call me back "
Chaos smiles at the feather as if Kai did not even exist
"unless you wish to pose your question now"
Kai slams his hand down on the pachment smashing the Bottle
"your deal will have to wait Chaos"
Chaos burst into laughter "Fine tell you what scince you showed some backbone Kai i'll give my pathetic host a little gift but for now Farewell and you know where to find me"
((im ending this subplot for now so we can continue so timeskip i guess so the RP can go on))
After finding nopony in the teachers room nova returns to the schoolyard.
(( Do we teachers have 'dorms' of sorts also?))
Shard unlocked his classroom and entered. He returned to his desk took and off his saddlebags and scale.
((...uh.....do we?))
((I think so. I got my formal wear from one of them.))
(( Okay. I say we do.))
Shard sighed. It's quite boring being here. The stallion left the room, locked it, and continued to wander through the halls.
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Sep 08, 08:47:49
After finding nopony in the teachers room nova returns to the schoolyard.
Teal walks out into the schoolyard.
He searches around for ponies to sign his petition and finds Nova.
Nova!
He runs over to Nova.
Nova turns to teal. His hawk speaks for him.
Hi there. Did something happen?
No, don't be silly. I want you sign my petition! :3
Petition?
Nova turns his head curiously to teal.
I wanna change how the school cleans the pool so I made this petition and I'm asking ponies to add their signatures and when I get a lot I'll show it to the headmaster so he'll see how many ponies want a clean pool that doesn't use chemicals! :D
The Nurse walks out to hearing Teal say that Am I hearing there is a petition against chemicals?A pool without chemicals would be nice..She thinks her mind sort of trailing off
I see. Sure i'll sign.
Do you already have an idea how to clean it without chemicals? I may have something that can help you out with that.
I was thinking I could get some earth ponies to clean it like they do or we could find a way to clean it like the pegasi do. That might be hard though without a direct line of sight with the sun. :\
nova thinks for a while. Then his hawk starts speaking again.
Then could you do me a favor? I need some sage, some honey and milk.
If you get me those things i'll help you out. I have just what you need.
Sage, Honey and Silk, got it. But whatever you have planned please don't do it until I give my petition to the headmaster okay? I don't want anypony getting in trouble. :s
Sure.
Nova took the petition and signed it. He hoofed it back to teal.
Thanks Nova! I think another 2 or 3 signatures and It'll be good to present to the headmaster! :3
Mind if i ask who already signed? I might know somepony who can still sign it.
I got the school doctor's signature, Shard's signature, Cloudy's signature....um...
(One more I can't remember)
How about you ask some of the students then? I'm sure they want a clean pool too.
I also heard that there is a nurse somewhere around here. I bet she would like it if swimming would be safer.
And there are also Ryo Disk, the doctor and Feather scroll.
I just said I had Doctor Ryo's signature, and I do have some of the students' signatures. o.O Were you not listening?
I was. I mean another pony. He just calls himself the doctor and is the teacher for the Time class.
And keep in mind that there are more students then cloudy. The more you find the better.
oh yeah. I should find the Doctor, I saw him earlier in the halls. I wonder if he'd like to sign.
He likes to help others so i doubt he will not sign. Mind if i go to the gym now? Don't worry i wont start what i have in mind. I can't do it without those ingredients anyway.
Yeah, you can go on ahead. Don't worry I left the gym unlocked so you won't need my key to get in. ^-^
Good. See you later.
Nova walks away to the gym.
((Kai Doctor Kai Swift , Ryo and Kai are two diffrent ponys just saying :P))
((Now take a look at that. Another pony to sign the petition. :D))
((Magus make a list of the ponies! DD:))
Teal heads off to find more ponies.
((there is a list Page 1 I made it when Magus asked though i think there are some missing now))
Nova reaches the gym. He opens the door and walks inside. After he looking around he takes a seat far enough away form the pool.
(randomly jumping in :P)
Nightmaress walked into the gym with her hat over her eyes. She peeked her right eye out from under her hat to see Nova. She just put her hat at a regular position so that her eyes showed and she began to walk towards the pool.
Nova noticed Nigtmaress ((spelled like this right?)) and looked at her.
He did not talk but waved his hoof to greet her.
Shard walked by the gym. He saw Nova through the window. Shard tried the door, and found it unlocked, so he walked in asking, [glow=navy,2,300]" Hey, have you gotten your voice back yet?"[/glow]
The hawk answers for nova.
Not yet. Mind if i ask what you do here?
(( What I teach? Or what I'm doing at the gym?))
((what you do at the gym. I think you already told nova what you teach when they first met.))
Cloudy Zenith is busy eating in the canteen. Again she ends up covered in sauce.
(( Yes, I did. Your wording just confused me. {I am very easily confused.}))
[glow=navy,2,300]" I was walking through the halls. I saw you and I was wondering if you had gotten your voice back... May I ask what you are doing here, in the gym?"[/glow]
Teal wants to give the head master Emerald Crescent a petition. I want to help teal clean the pool so i am waiting here for him. One of my summonings can help out.
((where's the doctor? his class is up, now.))
((no idea but i think some players wanted a nighttime sesion so his lesson can be the next day when he shows up just an idea ))
Teal decides he should try to convince the headmaster now. He heads to the headmaster's office and knocks a bit nervously.
Quote from: Ryo_D_Disk on 2012 Sep 08, 17:04:21
((no idea but i think some players wanted a nighttime sesion so his lesson can be the next day when he shows up just an idea ))
((Just me, it being dark is part of Cloudy's plan))
Cloudy heads off to the library to do some more research on the topics discussed in class.
"Come in," came the reply from within. There was the sound of shuffling papers and little pops as smoke became scrolls and vice versa.
*****
The library would probably have been more accurately described as an archive room. It was enormous, taking up several stories of the Tower of Magic and holding copies of just about every book and scroll written and published since the time of Starswirl the Bearded. Fortunately, finding a book in here was much easier than in conventional libraries due to magic, and the preservation spells ensured that even the oldest books looked brand-new.
Teal opens the door and walks in quietly. He looks nervous but none the less kind.
Hello Headmaster. :)
He approaches the headmaster and gives a little respectful bow.
[glow=navy,2,300]" Ah, okay. Farewell!"[/glow]
Shard trotted out of the gym, closing the door, and went back to his classroom.
Cloudy Zenith looks for books on basic illusion, simple dark magic and the theories of time. The magic in the room highlights the relevant sections with a subtle glow.
"Good day, Teal," replied the unicorn. He was seated at his desk, reading several forms at once as papers and scrolls of all sorts darted about the room, some burning up and vanishing into pipes in the wall similar to the Secretary's office. Of course, there were far fewer papers here, and the ones that did show up were evidently important, with all sorts of expensive wax seals and gold ink. The Headmaster paid no heed, rather bluntly opening most without even a glance and stamping or signing in the appropriate place before incinerating them again.
As the pegasus approached, he put down some of the forms and smiled. "Please, take a seat. How may I help you?"
A chair floated over from the side of the room and positioned itself a comfortable distance from the desk.
Thank you. Teal says to the headmaster taking a seat.
I'm here to ask you to change how the school cleans the pool in the gymnasium.
Teal holds out the petition to the headmaster.
The Headmaster took off his glasses and levitated the petition onto his desk. "Hmm, let's see now... yes, it seems everything is in order... quite detailed, very well written... and the signatures are clear..."
He looks up at Teal, with a smile but also a serious expression on his face.
"It seems that the petition is all in order. You must know, however, that these things cannot be changed instantly; there is the Parent-Teacher Association, the Water Committee, the companies who depend on us for the chlorinating business in Canterlot, the Administrative Board, and other protocols this petition will have to go through before the current situation can be resolved. It's a start, and a very good one at that," he smiled, "but I'm afraid it might be a long uphill battle to change the cleaning system. There is also, of course, the Financial Department and Academic Budget Committee to speak with in order to find funding to replace the system and clean out the chemicals."
A cabinet on the wall opened, and several hundred forms and documents came out and formed a stack, which floated over to Teal.
"Would you be willing to try getting the Secretary to fill these out? I wouldn't ask you personally to do all the work, of course, but the little bureaucracy the government set up the Academy with necessitates such complications, I'm afraid."
uh...sure. Nova said he had a way to clean the water of chlorine fast though, so I don't we'll need to talk to the Financial Department and Academic Budget Committee to clean the chemicals out of the pool.
"Mr. Nova?" asked the Headmaster. "Then I suppose that part can be cut out, thank the Princesses..."
A good chunk of the paperwork floated back into the cabinet, leaving about fifty pages.
"The rest of this is just administrative forms, for the PTA, WC and AB; and then the Contract Termination forms for the Canterlot Chlorination Company. There will be a few complications, probably, but nothing that needs to be taken care of immediately."
Okay, thank you. ^-^ I'll make sure these go to their proper places. By the way, may we clean out the pool now? Nova is waiting in the gym for me to tell him when. :)
"It might be all right, but it's generally best for the various committees to be notified first so they can't file complaints of contract violations," sighed the Headmaster. "The Canterlot Chlorination Company has been working with the Academy for over fifty years, and they probably feel as though such a change in events is unfair to them. And then of course you have all the parents who work for that company complaining to the PTA, and the Traditionalists in the Water Committee who prefer chemicals to magic, and all the others."
......how did these companies get so big when all the earth ponies and pegasi don't use chlorine to clean their water?
((also, the pool will be purged of chlorine as a side effect of my plan anyway))
((Nova was gonna clean the pool with magic))
"Time, a bad case of red tape, and worker's unions," responded the Headmaster. "At least that's how I see it. Everypony keeps saying there HAS to be a better way of doing it, what with magic and everything at our disposal, but so far nopony's been able to untangle the bureaucratic ball of string we have on our hooves. Believe me, I've tried."
He shudders, thinking of the miles and miles of string going from wall to wall like a spider's web, tangle upon tangle, node upon node...
okay....um...how about we clean the pool now, and if something comes up I'll be the only one to blame. Cleaning the pool was all my idea and I will be responsible for any punishment.
((he better wait for after the plan, there will be some byproduct. Nothing harmful, but the water may turn an odd shade of multicolour))
"...If you wish. Sign here, please, so the Chemicals Union doesn't come knocking down MY door when they hear about it."
He floats a form over to Teal.
((then get to the gym and tell Nova. You reason to go there? Preparation))
Teal takes the feather pen he had ponies use to sign the petition and signs his name on the form.
Let's just hope nopony does come knocking.
The form puffs into smoke and floats through a pipe in the wall.
"Indeed. Good luck, Teal," the Headmaster smiles.
((i'm going offline now, hope to see you all tomorrow. hoo boy, there WILL be trouble ovO))
Thank you Headmaster. ^-^
Teal takes the other forms and exits the office. He turns them in to where they need to go and heads to the gym.
Pyro was wrestling with Skyler, both squeaking and growling like puppies. Parchemin was groaning at her friends.
Teal enters the gym.
Nova looks to the door. He waves his hoof to greet teal.
Parchemin stood up and yawned. "I'm going for a walk." And trotted out the door.
Teal trots over to Nova happily.
It worked Nova! We can clean the pool without chlorine!
((good point))
Cloudy finishes reading and heads to the gym to get the pool ready. She enters the Gym.
"Hello Teal, Professor Nova. I need to get the pool set up for the thing I'm planning."
The hawk speaks for nova again.
That's great. Congratulations. Have you brought me what i need?
The hawk and nova turn to cloudy
Hello. Mind if i ask what you are planning?
Parchemin found herself wandering in the gym.
um....Plan? (and...I forgot the ingredients >.<)
(For real, I forgot you needed....what did you need?)
(( I think I know what you are doing. I won't say but... Very interesting idea, if I'm right.))
Shard walked to the teacher's lounge.
I needed some sage, honey and milk. Let me guess: You got exited and forgot?
um...yeah....
Cloudy Zenith rolls her eyes. "Yes Teal, I told you about it when I signed the petition. It is going to get rid of the chlorine as a side effect."
She turns to Nova. "Well sir, it's kind of a surprise for Pyro. It isn't too dangerous, but it is probably best if some teachers are on hand. Could you not tell her what I'm planning exactly?"
Parchemin hid behind a towl rack, watching.
*sigh*.
If you want my help i'll help you out. But for now i need some Sage, honey and milk. Could you get those things for me from the academy shop?
"Wait I have some sage in my saddle bag." She hands Nova a fresh sprig of sage. "The doctor's class is next" she offers as an explanation.
Nova took the sage.
Thank you. Oh and don't worry. I won't tell anypony.
I think we got milk and honey in the teachers' lounge actually.
Great. I'll go there then. I'll be right back.
Nova stood up and his hawk took a seat on his back. Together they left the gym.
So, I'd be happy to say your signature helped change how the school will clean the pool!
Cloudy turns to Teal.
"No problem, I looked at how much they are putting in and you wouldn't even have to swallow any to experience bad effects from it. Could you help me set up the pool for the event? I need to get the lane dividers out onto the water."
Nova reaches the teachers lounge. He took some honey and Milk and mixed them in a metal bottle. After adding the sage to it he began to shake it.
He headed back for the gym while doing so.
Sure. ^-^ I can help out.
Parchemin watched quietly.
"Thanks, it should be really colourful."
Cloudy unhooks a lane dividing rope from the wall and ties one end to an eyelet at the deep end of the pool. She jumps in and begins floating like Teal taught her.
Parchemin curled into a ball.
(Stealth mode, activa- HNNNNNNGGGGGGGG! lol )
Teal helps Cloudy. ((I really have no idea what your doing X3))
Nova reaches the gym. He still shakes the metal bottle.
(I wonder what they are up to)
((I know, I am being secretive about it, aren't I?))
Cloudy grabs the rope and pulls it across the pool, the buoys on it making the task a lot easier.
Teal keeps helping...
Nova took a look at his mixture and smelled it.
(looks good. Just a bit more time)
Ryo wonders around a bit after what happened before and is heading to a tree to sit down
Tying the end of the rope to an eyelet on the bank, Cloudy gos and unhooks another one.
"So what is Nova helping you with? And why did he need those ingredients?" she asks Teal, getting back in the pool.
Pyro and Skyler had left the room and were full-out galloping across the quietest areas of the school grounds.
Ryo closes his eyes and starts checking around some of the shadow vision seals as dark shadows apear around the school
Pyro stumbled on a rock, but caught up to Skyler soon enough.
Nova's gonna clean the pool of chlorine! You wouldn't believe the paper work to have it done by most ponies!
(Hope this works)
Nova drank the mixture.
As Cloudy Zenith begins dragging the divider across the pool she remarks.
"Oh, cleaning the pool with magic. Well it would better if he waits until after I'm done. The surprise will make the water a little salty, but removes chlorine pretty well."
Pyro sprinted past the pool window, but didn't notice and just kept running.
hmm...I should tell him that when he comes back. :)
Nova opened the door of the gym and walked inside.
His hawk was gone.
"hmm so he did do somthing, oh well it souldnt cause any damage"
Ryo is talking to himself and begins to doze off
"Yes, we don't want him wasting his time."
Skyler was flying above Pyro, who's hooves were on fire from running faster than anypony should.
Are we done setting up or is their more?
Skyler swooped down and knocked Pyro over. "Your hooves were on fire."
"No, this is fine for now. But we've got to wait for nightfall, so I'm going to get a float and read a book."
She heads to the locker where she put her bag.
Pyro looked at her hooves. They were unscathed, but hot.
Okay, I think I'm gonna take a nap.
Teal gets out of the water and shakes himself dry. He gets out a mat and curls on it, then naps.
Nova approaches the pool.
(looks like they are busy with something.)
He walks out again
((good night. I'm done for today))
Cloudy lies on a float in the pool. She's reading a book titled "Speculations on the nature of time".
Pyro rolled over and slid out from under Skyler. She trotted away, her hooves slightly smoking.
((Strange... Just a few minutes ago Stitching time was online and void was off. Now it's voice versa))
Nova was outside on the schoolyard. He mixed some ingredients into a metal bottle.
Ryo is now sleeping under one of the trees in the schoolyard
Nova sees ryo napping and goes to him. As he is close enough he shook his shoulder to wake him up.
Ryo grumbles a bit "hu oh hello Nova whats up" Ryo rubs his eyes a bit
Nova summoned a hawk so he could speak. The hawk speaks with nova's voice.
Sorry to bother you in your free time but i have some questions. You don't have to talk with me if you don't want to.
"no no its fine ask away, though I see your voice has not returned yet also its better you caught me than the students" Ryo gets up "Id better not set a bad example but I was just a bit tired"
Nova took a seat under the tree.
First i have to apologize. I didn't mean to run away but without my voice i am reduced to almost 30% of my usual power. Being too close to... it, was dangerous.
"Running away?...." closes his eyes and thinks "oh him im sorry you had to deal with that"
Nothing happened so no need to worry. Mind if i ask what he is? I've seen many things but only few equal his powers. I could feel it as he got closer.
Ryo checks around "its best i dont go into detail outside incase the students hear, it would only prove to scare them, what i can tell you is that that is only his presance you felt he wasnt awake or caring at that point"
I see. You have a heavy burden on your shoulders. I wish i could help you somehow...
He looked concerned and even his hawk looked down on the ground.
"no dont worry its fine, besides he has no true way out of the seals" Ryo checks around once more a few shadows cover the area "it apears noponys around, so i guess there is no harm saying what he truely is. Chaos the spirit you encountered earlyer is actuly my ansestor from a diffrent plane"
Nova thinks for a while. His hawk speaks while he thinks.
The name "Chaos" doesn't exist. I traveled in the realms beyond our world. Those with powers equal to his have names that are known even there but i don't remember hearing his.
"there is a reason why. The worlds he visits they dont exist anymore"
I guess there are some things where i can't help. But if you ever need something let me know.
"thank you and if your ever in need of asistance feel free to call me" Ryo thinks for a momnet "also as a warning watch out for some of the tracking shadows if it acts weird do tell me"
Nova turned his head to Ryo.
Tracking shadows?
"I didnt explan them before, my apologys, I keep my eye on the school with some of the shadows emited from my seals" Ryo makes a small shadowy area apear "They also alow me to communitcate and see if i need to, like the one you evaded before."
Ryo looks sligtly worryed "but a few seem to be well acting up" Ryo eyes shift "so if they seem untatural then just give me a shout"
Interesting. Your shadows are similar to my hawks.
The hawk flies to nova and as he raises a hoof it lands on it.
They allow me to see what they see and as you noticed they communicate with my voice.
Cloudy Zenith drops her book into the pool.
Quote from: Voidwalker on 2012 Sep 10, 16:06:00
Cloudy Zenith drops her book into the pool.
um...Cloudy? You dropped your book in the pool... :\
"Yes though there not as easy to set up, these perticuler seals i renewed last month and it takes a weeks prep to re-establish them if truly broken and two days if damaged or drained"
but while there active there preaty easy to maintain unless I add a Layer to them
Cloudy picks the soggy book out of the water. The words are now illegible.
"Oh bother. Thanks for alerting me Teal, I appear to have drifted off." She exclaims. Her horn starts glowing brown and the pages dry out. The words begin to reform.
Whoa....what spell is that? It's amazing!
Then i guess our methods are equally good. Your seals may need some time to be created and need to be maintained but they are hard to trick.
My hawks appear in seconds but they can't take a hit. They vanish if they are hit strong enough.
"indeed your spells can be activated much faster for a much lower cost but have a shorter time frame, but then again any magic that can hide from that seal is quite inpresive I must say I can only think of a few overs who have hidden from my power at that level"
"It isn't really a proper spell. My special talent is healing and repair, so if I let my mana flow freely over something that is broken it fixes it." Cloudy explains.
"I know it isn't the proper way to use magic, and that it could easily slip out of control."
nova giggled.
I take that as a compliment. This is what you can expect from a master Illusionist. I can block anything that is connected to the sense of the eye. No matter if direct or through watcher spells.
But it wasn't as easy as it might have looked for you. I had to act quick because you surely have noticed it the moment i looked around for the seals. Using the correct illusion is something you learn only after a lot of time.
Pyro was walking though the halls, embarrassed her hooves caught fire.
((both are online! Void. Now's your chance))
Quote from: Voidwalker on 2012 Sep 10, 16:29:22
"It isn't really a proper spell. My special talent is healing and repair, so if I let my mana flow freely over something that is broken it fixes it." Cloudy explains.
"I know it isn't the proper way to use magic, and that it could easily slip out of control."
What do you mean it's not proper? o.O
"Well, a proper spell has to pony focus their mana and shape it. With this I just let it flow freely." Cloudy replies.
"Hmm, the others should be here soon."
and....it's improper to let mana flow freely?
"hmm thats odd" Ryo closes his eyes checking around ((btw what time is it?))
Parchemin snuck from behind the towel rack, but knocked it with her hoof. She let out a squeak of pain.
Quote from: Stitchin Time on 2012 Sep 10, 16:52:13
Parchemin snuck from behind the towel rack, but knocked it with her hoof. She let out a squeak of pain.
Teal looks to the towel rack and Parchemin.
oh no, are you okay? ono
Teal rushes over to her.
"I'm fine," She said, shaking her hoof out.
Teal takes a sigh of relief.
I thought it landed on your hoof or cut you. :(
Teal stands the towel rack back up.
((well, that depends, I would like it to be dark but if others want it to still be day I'll just pull down the blinds and turn off the lights))
"Parchemin, glad you could make it, where's Pyro?" Cloudy pushes her float to the edge of the pool and gets off.
"Last I saw her, she was chasing Skyler around."
Chasing her as in....a game of tag?
Parchemin nodded.
((I dont mind if its dark the next teacher isnt around so theres no harm besides 3 lessons and an asembaly seems like a full school day to me for the first day))
Ryo forms a small circle around him "Where is it, where it it"
Where were they playing? :)
Earlier...
The flash of light and smoke slowly cleared, and Feather allowed himself to shudder ever so slightly for the first time.
"...well, that was... interesting."
He shook his head and started hesitantly towards Ryo, pausing to look at Kai.
"is... he all right?"
Ryo? What's wrong?
((ok. It shall be evening then.))
"Hmm, I'm sure Pyro will remember. But I might go and find her..."
"Well, I saw them run past the window, so I'd saw this side of the school grounds."
A loud slam echoed around the room. "Sorry!" Skyler said.
(Flashback)
"He will be fine, infact he may be slighly better, It apears that thing is intrested so he gave energy to Ryo but he'll be out for a bit"
Kai turns towards Feather
"Are you alright after dealing with him, his preasnce can affect those even in that variation of power"
(Real time)
"I cant find two of the Seals its missing, as if my link was broken but I would have felt it being destroyed, but that doesnt feel like its the case"
"Oh hello Skyler." Cloudy Zenith trots over.
Hello Skyler!
We can go and investigate this if you want. But didn't kai gave you some kind of medicine? Some chemicals affect magic.
Parchemin hadn't said anything, but Skyler blushed and rubbed her hoof. "Her hooves caught fire. It put then out, but she ran away."
"Medicine.. oh yes that, it wasnt a Chemical product, and it shouldnt aftect the seals. im just trying to pin down the locations"
"Oh. Do you know where she went, this is meant for her after-all."
Her hooves caught fire? O:
Let me help you out.
Nova focuses mana and a swarm of ghost hawks appears. They fly through the academy and look around for anything suspicious.
"I dunno. She ran too fast for me to catch up." She looked at Teal. "It's normal for her. *CouPyrogh*"
Quote from: Ryo_D_Disk on 2012 Sep 10, 17:10:20
(Flashback)
"He will be fine, infact he may be slighly better, It apears that thing is intrested so he gave energy to Ryo but he'll be out for a bit"
Kai turns towards Feather
"Are you alright after dealing with him, his preasnce can affect those even in that variation of power"
(Real time)
"I cant find two of the Seals its missing, as if my link was broken but I would have felt it being destroyed, but that doesnt feel like its the case"
"I have dealt with entities of equal power in the past, although the one I am most familiar with is far more benign. We shall see how things go. I have yet to understand the true nature of things, and I would not rashly risk the safety of Equestria on what may be a false lead...."
He thought for a moment.
"What is your opinion, Doctor Kai? You are as much a part of this as any of us. Is the situation serious enough to warrant the personal intervention of Their Majesties' Agents?"
Normal?.....oh my....where did she run to?
Skyler closed her eyes tight, her chest glowed, but it was barely noticeable to even the most observant eye.
"Well, I'm off to look for her." Cloudy puts the book in her saddle bag a slings it on. She pulls out a vibrantly colured sweet. "Cough drop?" she offers it to Skyler.
.....Sklyer? Are you okay?
Skyler shook her head. "I'm fine."
Pyro was in a hallway. "It's getting dark..."
(GTG)
(flashback)
"Ive delt with Chaos before in the past..." Kai looks down "Ive defantly delt with him" He looks up again "I hate to say it but he dosnt lie, he has no reason to. Ryo will agree to help you regardless of the situation he's puts others to much infront of his own needs at times, so its up to you. But be careful I think Chaos has made a move already"
((Ok, we will resume when you get back))
Cloudy put the sweet back in the bag.
um...I think we got some cushions in here I could set up. We could sit on them while we wait.
Quote from: Ryo_D_Disk on 2012 Sep 10, 17:24:48
(flashback)
"Ive delt with Chaos before in the past..." Kai looks down "Ive defantly delt with him" He looks up again "I hate to say it but he dosnt lie, he has no reason to. Ryo will agree to help you regardless of the situation he's puts others to much infront of his own needs at times, so its up to you. But be careful I think Chaos has made a move already"
"I do not wish to be rash with my decisions. Taking something which is not offered is tantamount to stealing... I knew negotiations would have been best in the Goblin Market... Do you think the situation is worth it? To even think of allowing him out seems outrageous in most situations, but without knowing exactly what the Unnamed is, I cannot say that it is not the lesser of two evils."
Cloudy sits on a cushion and pulls the book back out of her saddle bag.
"So Teal, is there a lot of water where you are from?"
Where I'm from? Teal says as he gets a cushion out and sits on it.
No actually. I come from Cloudsdale.
(I demand a flashback)
"it might be best you discusing it with Ryo when he is awake, Knowing him he will run off later but, you should be able to get ahold of him tommorow, as for calling the royal guards in, might not be the best idea who knows what they would do with the two if they caught wind of demons, but per school rules i shouldt know im just the doctor" Kai givs a smile
"Oh, so you are a city pegasai. You sound like you do a lot of swimming though, did you teach it at other places?"
While searching with his hawks for something strange in the academy nova mixes some strange powders into a bottle.
Ryo's eyes widen "i found one of them the Pool is where its playing up aparently, im still unsure on the other"
the hawk speaks while nova keeps mixing.
How about we go and check?
Quote from: Voidwalker on 2012 Sep 10, 17:41:08
"Oh, so you are a city pegasai. You sound like you do a lot of swimming though, did you teach it at other places?"
No actually, this is the first time I've ever taught ponies how to swim.
"yes it's probaly a good idea i need to see the seal to fix them unfortunatly" Ryo starts heading towards the pool
Nova follows ryo. He closed the bottle and began shaking it with his magic as he walks.
"So where did you learn to swim so well then?"
as there walking "By the way what is that your making?"
His hawk took a seat on his back.
Take a guess. The base ingredients are sage, honey and milk.
Quote from: Voidwalker on 2012 Sep 10, 17:47:55
"So where did you learn to swim so well then?"
I learned on my own! It's also how I got my cutie mark. I can tell you everything if you wanna hear. :)
"Im assuming its somthing to help your voice scine your still talking through your spirit"
Correct. If it works i should have my voice back the moment i drink it. If not... i might puke.
"Prehaps i should let you do that before I rush off to check my seals its seems more inportant at this poitnt"
It still needs some time anyway. It will probably be done when we arrive there so don't worry.
"Well it seems we've got some time, so please do." Cloudy Zenith puts away her book and gets comfortable.
Okay. Living in Cloudsdale was pretty nice as a foal. A lot of times I'd look down at the surface trying to make out what was below, but I never could. When I was 5 my wings grew to adult size, but I couldn't use them! All the other fillies and colts my age laughed at me. I'd hide behind my wings and avoid them most of the time. The only thing that kept me going to school was learning about the surface world, it was so fascinating to me!
"Why couldn't you fly? Didn't you know how?"
um...no I didn't know how to fly. :s
Considering that answer enough, Cloudy prompts Teal to continue. "So what happened?"
Well, of course their was bullying and stuff cause all the other fillies and colts learned to fly. So I asked my parents if they could take me to the surface world, but they said no. But after a few more months they decided to take me and I was so happy. ^-^ We went to a little lakeside town, and I couldn't help but run around and look at everything we don't have up in Cloudsdale, the plants, the earth ponies, unicorns, pottery! I really loved the feel of dirt on my hooves despite it wasn't as light and fluffy as clouds.
"And the lake?"
I was about to get to that. x3
I heard a bit about the water but it didn't actually take my interest too much since we had fountains and the weather factory. I leaned over the deck as I saw a fish, only I didn't know it was a fish, and I fell in. I sank to the bottom with my eyes shut tight. When I hit the bottom, I opened my eyes and saw all the amazing and beautiful underwater life!
"But you couldn't have stayed down long, not unless you are used to holding your breath." Cloudy points out.
Your right, I couldn't. I furiously flailed my arms around in panic and then I flapped my wings and...well...I started swimming!
"I see, so your wings were very good for swimming."
Yep! I swam around a lot that day...till I got lost. But the fish showed me how to get back to the docks! Then I climbed up to find my parents scared that they lost me to the lake. Then they saw my cutie mark and we all cheered up and group hugged. ^-^
Ryo walks into the Gymnasium and looks around a bit
"Thats a great story!" Cloudy looks to Ryo. "Hello professor."
"Greetings and a good eve to you both"
nova walks in after Ryo still shaking his mixture. And like usual his hawk speaks for him.
Hi there.
"And hello to you as well Professor Nova."
Hey Nova! Hey Ryo! I was just telling Cloudy my cutie mark story. :)
"Yes, we are waiting for Pyro to get here so we can start this event."
"an event? what have you been planing if you dont mind me asking, oh and Teal has there been anything odd in here?"
Anything odd? Odd like how?
"Well it is kind of a surprise..." Cloudy tilts her head towards Parchemin and Skyler.
"fair enough but as for what is odd I lost my link with the seal in here so I couldnt moniter who was here, but im not sure why"
um...well...I can't think of anything. Everything looks and seems normal in here.
"Well, I used a little uncontrolled magic to fix my book, could that have upset it?" Cloudy says with a really guilty look on her face.
"no no please dont take offence but somting that simple shouldnt have effected it, im going to open the seal cover and take a look, if the two of you dont mind it shouldnt mess with any magic effects"
Nova looks at the bottle. His hawk vanished.
(Well... Down the hatch)
He drank it in one go.
"Well, I'm glad I didn't break it. Should I step back a bit?"
(I wonder if the temperature setting ruined the seal) :\
"no it should be fine" Ryo walks towards an edge of the pool closes his eyes and slams his hoof on the ground as a large green seal apears around the pool area glowing underwater, the seal has 3 points on it
Whoa....
((So much attention to a POOL lol))
Nova drank the mixture. His hawk vanished. He went to the pool and stared into the water.
Cloudy looks at the seal. She wonders how it is done.
((well its not just here most areas have the seals but you know its for security and safety))
"Hmmm right the mana point was mixed with another aura lets see if i can trace it back" Ryo focuses his magic "sorry if i talk to myself during this process"
Cloudy Zenith whips a notebook and quill out of her back. "Mind if I take notes?"
"you may if you wish though I fear this level of seal may be a bit to advanced" Ryo pulls a green light out of the seal "lets see here, ah I see well fairly easy fix" Ryo makes the green light disapate and the seal turns to a Teal colour "now to pour some mana in this amount should do it annnnnnd." the seal turns black and fades back into the ground and is now unsean "Done, that was easyer than i thought"
Nova continues to stare into the water. He charges mana and his eyes start to glow.
Cloudy makes a sketch of the seal, notes down the colours and the amount of mana used.
She sits back down on her cushion and pulls out a book titled "Basics of Shadow magic" and flips to the seals and bindings chapter. She compares her notes as she reads.
"heh that silly Kai got his mana mixed with mine so it messed up the seal, any way if your curious of what I just did Cloudy I opened up a pre existing seal as you saw on the ground, from that I removed the mixed mana and traced it to its owner, in this case Kai, after that it was a mater of removing the Mana and replacing it with my own now the vision is back"
Ryo thinks "tell you what although I may not be able to teach this perticuler seal I may do a level one seal class next"
"That sounds good. So you were just purifying the seal. Why was there multiple manas in the seal, do large seals require more than one pony to make?"
Ryo opens his eyes "ordinarly yes seals of 5th to 8th level normaly take a large group to maintain, because of there difuclty to cast but my family line contains powerful dark and sealing magic so i can preform high level seals by myself but these seals take a lot of prep time the one in here, took about a day to create and half a day to link with the others"
Ryo smiles "as for why there were multipul manas well... I drained myself out earlyer today recalabrating some seals and Kai gave me a mana boost, I guess his Mana got mixed with mine at that time"
Ryo looks around "Nova you ok over there"
Cloudy nods and returns to her book.
((Bye everypony, I'm going offline now))
Nova doesn't react. He continues to stare and charge mana. He let's it sink into the water.
As nova's mana touches the water it begins to swirl around. His voice echoes as he speaks.
I Call the Water
Crystal clear
Lend me your power, be my spear.Some of the water rises and forms a sphere. It is clear and spins around. A light is in it's core.
Hear my call undine.The sphere explodes and the clear water splashes all over the place. A creature , half humanoid half seapony, is where the core was. It wields a spear.
(http://img6.imagebanana.com/img/9y04p3r5/Undine_Heroes_of_Mana.png)
Teal stares at the creature.
W-what...what is that?
((farewell))
Ryo looks impresed with the summon
"Im glad to see youve got your voice back Nova as well as your power it apears"
Undine looks around. She spots teal and swims through the air to him. She looks closely to his face.
Nova looks to ryo and his expression is a lot calmer then before.
I feel a lot better knowing that i am at 100% again. This is my latest friend. Undine, the water Queen.
Teal stares back at Undine.(http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/5355/rejectedlyra.png)
Aw. You're soooo cute. :3
She gave him a big hug lifting him a bit in the air.
Teal is squeezed in the hug and a squeak comes from him. He blushes.
uh-uh..thank you.
He hugs her back.
She looks at his wings while hugging him.
Are those your wings? They look interesting.
Nova walks closer to teal.
Sorry about that. Undine let him down.
Awww. You're no fun Nova.
She lets teal go and goes into the water.
Teal wobbles a bit on his hooves. :o
Undine? Is that her name?
((alright im probaly going offline soon))
Ryo walks over to the benches and sits down ("heh looks like there having fun,")
Undine pops up and her head looks out of the water.
Yes it is. I am Undine. Who're you?
As you can see she has unlike my other high summons an own will. But don't worry. She is nice.
She is pretty nice.
Teal bends down to Undine's face.
I'm Teal, it's nice to meet you Undine. ^-^
undine pats teals head.
You have a connection to water. Never let go of it okay?
I would never! I love water! ^-^
He giggles being patted on the head.
She gave him a gentle smile.
((i need to sleep now (and some others too it seems). Let's continue here tomorrow))
((Right! Tomorrow!))
Nova said he had a summon to clean the chlorine in this pool, are you that summon?
Pyro found her way to the pool, and walked in.
What? Yes that is me but would you excuse me for a moment?
She puts her spear down and swims to nova. She looks angry while grabbing him on his vest and lifting him up. >:(
What are you telling the People here? Do i look like some sort of charwoman to you?
Calm down. I wouldn't call you if it wouldn't be necessary. It's for teal.
Her expression changed. o_O
For teal?
She looked to him while still holding onto Nova. :)
um....x3
You can put Nova down now. Thank you.
Put me down already.
Undine let Nova on the ground again.
Explain then. Why do you want me here?
Ask teal. He is the one who need help. I'm just the one who called you this time.
Undine swims to teal and picks up her spear.
What do you need help with?
Well, this pool is being cleaned with chlorine and I'm afraid it's gonna harm the students to swim in it, especially when we start swimming under the water. Could you get rid of the chlorine?
Your healing Drop should do the trick. Think you can do it?
Watch and see for yourself.
Undine swam in the air to be above the pool. She pointed her spear to the pool and one single drop came out of it. As it hit the water it megan to shine for a moment. As the light began to fade away undine swam down again.
Done. This water is pure again.
That was fast!
Teal closes his eyes, his ears twitch.
The water doesn't feel so musky...
He sticks his hoof in.
It's clean!
Nova took the bottle where his medicine was in.
Could you fill this with your healing drops? I can't summon you every time when the pool gets dirty and i am pretty sure you don't want to be called for this.
Indeed.
She took the bottle and filled it with her healing drops. They are dark blue like the sea. She holds it to teal.
Use one drop each time you want to clean water. It also can heal your friends. Use it wisely.
((the healing effect is weak. it's like a fast working medicine for small wounds and physical anomalies. For more info's check our Nova's profile in the signature. He is in number 1))
Teal takes the bottle smiling.
Thank you Undine. ^-^
It was a pleasure helping you out.
She turned to nova.
Make sure i have something to do next time you summon me.
Got it.
Undine became water and flew into the pool. It looks like she is gone.
She's nice. I like her. ^-^
Too bad she couldn't stick around a little longer.
She could have but she knows that it takes a lot mana on my side to keep her in this world.
You might want to come to the next summoning class. Now that the theory is done there will be some practical tests.
oh...um.....I...don't know if it's a good idea for me to come to your class again. :s
Why? Is it boring? To be honest: I thought i did a good job even if it was just theory.
...um....I may have...um....had a...nasty run in with....demons...once....I'm on some kind of hit list they all have. >.<
Wait a minute.
Nova thinks about the class and when exactly teal left.
Oh right. You left when i mentioned demons. Well if you would have been in the classroom just a bit longer you would know that demons are not the only kind of creatures you can summon.
um....I did kind of already know that. I've seen you summon other things....I...just didn't know you could summon demons. :s
I can but i prefer not to. I prefer to use Invocation since it calls only those with the same alignment as me. Demons and all the others are just a bother. Not only that you have to do something for them, they also can be mean and dangerous.
I know how to call them but i think the last time i did this was years ago.
I'd um....just prefer to stay away from demons. Last time....a demon lord tried to use my soul as a gateway to Equestria and take over. I was too weak to even move a hoof for days. :s
Too bad. But if you change your mind let me know. I'll give you demon free private lessons.
uh...thanks...and thanks for cleaning the pool.
Cloudy is waiting to use the pool.
"Um, Teal. You don't mind if the water becomes a little salty do you?"
No problem.
Nova went to a nice spot and took a seat near a window.
Salty? Like seawater salty?
"Not quite as salty as that. More like a clear-water lake, and the salts would prevent stagnation without having to use chlorine."
oh, I see. I don't mind a little salt. ^-^
"Ok, that's good then." Cloudy Zenith begins rummaging in her saddlebag.
Nova? Would you like a cushion to sit on?
Nah. I'm fine. But thanks anyway.
Okay.
Teal gets a cushion for himself and sits down on it near the pool.
Finished checking that her packages were still stable, Cloudy looks over to where Pyro, Parchemin and Skyler were gathered.
"Almost dark enough." She says to herself.
Pyro looked excited, her tail swishing around.
Cloudy looks outside again.
"Okay, I reckon it's dark enough now." She pulls several small twists of brown paper out of her bag and offers them around.
((Pick a number between 1 and 3 to determine the contents of your twist of paper.))
(Uh... two)
Pyro took one and stared at it curiously.
Teal takes a twist and looks at it. o.O
((#3))
Nova took one and looked at it.
((I'll take #1 then.))
"Okay, now pick a lane and throw your twist in when I turn off the lights." Cloudy walks to the light switch.
"3,2,1." Cloudy flicks the lights off. There is still some light from outside.
Teal throws his twist into lane 3.
The mares throw theirs in lane two.
Nova throws his twist into lane 1.
Teal's twist bursts into a cherry-red flame and shoots along lane 3 to the 15ft mark and bursts into a shower of red sparks.
The twist the mares chose flickers with a tall lilac fire and glides to the 20ft mark before spluttering out. It travels slower than Teal's.
Nova's forms a disc of yellow flames and slowly floats to the 15ft mark. It's course is erratic.
Pyro gasped, her eyes lit up. Skyler's wings fluttered a bit, and Parchemin smiled.
Nova looked at his yellow flame disk.
(Interesting. I might use that someday.)
((Why do i think of beyblade now?))
whoa! That's amazing!
"Well, seeing as Pyro's made it the furthest, I think she wins." Cloudy announces, turning the lights back on.
"I got more of these than I needed, so shall we do something else with them?"
.....wait these are toys?
"Not exactly. But you can flick them around in the water if you take care not to to be in contact with it for too long. And the flames are short lived so they don't really have much time to burn you."
They may have only a weak flame but be careful anyway.
It looks like i am done here. See ya later.
Nova left the gym.
"I'm thinking we could throw a large ball of them in the center of the pool and float smaller ones into it."
Cloudy unwraps several revealing small lumps of silvery metal. She proceeds to mold them together with her hooves.
What'll that do?
"Well, the large ball will just sit there and burn multiple colours. But if we hit it with the smaller flames enough times it will fall apart and turn into a small raft of fire."
That's sounds pretty. :3
Cloudy waddles over to the pool with the ball of metals. She gets ready to throw it in.
((hmm, Stitchin is offline and I'm hungry. Should I leave it here for now?))
(I'm back, but sure)
Do you need some help with that?
((meh, I made a sandwich. Let's continue))
Cloudy began swinging the ball to gain enough momentum to send it to the center off the pool.
"Yes, it is quite heavy."
Okay.
Teal grabs hold of the ball and helps toss it into the pool.
((and Stitchin is offline again. I'm going to wait for a bit as this kind of needs Pyro. I might have some melon.))
(I was recording, sorry)
((oh ok. Are you ready to continue?))
(Eeyup)
When the ball lands in the pool it begins hissing and spinning, is floats around in an erratic circle, covered in yellow fire with fountains of purple flames laced with crimson and pink sparks.
Pyro stared at it, gaping. "So... aweshome!"
Teal giggles watching the ball jump around and spin in the pool. x3
Cloudy hands out a handful of twists to everypony.
She drops one in the water and flicks it at the ball, but her lilac flame misses.
"So close, your turn Teal."
Okay!
Teal tosses his twist in the pool at the ball.
Teal gets another ruby flame, it hits the ball and and explodes in a small puff of fire. Cherry-red sparks start flying from cracks in the ball.
"Nice shot." comments Cloudy.
Thanks! That was awesome! :3
"Pyro, Parchemin and Skyler, why don't you all go together, that way you might break it easier."
They nodded, and chucked their twists at it.
Each of the twists bust into a different coloured flame, and when they impacted the ball it split in half.
As the water rushed in a shower of pink, yellow and lilac sparks flew out. The halves crumbled down into smaller pieces which floated outwards surrounded by a small storm of fire.
As they neared the edge of the pool they shrunk and fizzled out, leaving the pool clear once more.
Teal claps his hooves ecstatically.
Pyro laughed, her eyes shining.
"Well, that's all of it for now. How's the water Teal, not too salty I hope?"
Cloudy jumps in and begins collecting up the scraps of brown paper left over from the twists.
Parchemin started helping Cloudy.
Teal hops into the pool.
Nope! Not too salty! It just needs a bit of cleaning. ^-^
Teal helps out to clean the pool.
Pyro lifted some wrappers out with her magic, and Skyler scooped some out with her wing.
With all the paper gone the pool looks clean again.
"Well, I've got to go get some sleep now, I'll see you in the morning lesson." Cloudy says as she trots out of the gym and heads to her room.
I need some sleep too, I'll see you all later!
Teal gets out of the pool and heads to the dorm and sleeps.
The mares nodded and trotted to their dorm.
Moonlight Paradise carefully trots down the hall of her new school. "Hello? Is anypony there? My name is Moonlight Paradise, I'm new, and I was hoping that somepony could show me around?
Cloudy is walking back to her room when she hears a pony calling. She goes to investigate.
"Hello, my name's Cloudy Zenith. You arrived at an odd time, term has already started and it's the middle of the night."
Without meeting Cloudy's eyes, Moonlight blushes deeply. Oh, I, um... I like to adventure around a lot, and got a bit distracted and lost on my way here... so... are you a teacher?
"Nope I'm a student here. Don't worry, you haven't missed too much. And the library is full of books so it's easy enough to catch up."
Cloudy looks at Moonlight. "I take it you are a student as-well? I'm on my way back to the student dorms."
Uh, yes, I'm a student too. Do you think I could tag along and see where the dorms are?
"Sure, no problem." Cloudy leads the way to the student dormitories.
"So you said something about adventures?"
Moonlight's eyes brighten up at the question. Oh yes! I am always up for a new adventure! I have been all over Equestria! I even used a spell that gave me wings and I flew up to Cloudsdale!
"I take it you have seen some interesting things?" Cloudy asks as she walks along.
Definitely! You know zombie ponies? I swear I saw one in the everfree forest once! I don't know It it is very believeable, though. I have spent a month with some buffalo!
"Zombie ponies!" Cloudy exclaims. "I've seen reanimated animal corpses, but never zombie ponies. And you've spent time with buffalo, is there anything else?"
Cloudy opens a double door to the dorm's main chamber, a large open room with a marble floor and several corridors leading off it.
Oh yes, there is plenty more, like the time I got packed into an elevator with a bunch of griffons and zebras, and a mare threw a blanket on my head before saving my life! and (yawn) on second thought, I have been traveling for days, and I don't know if now is the best time to recount all of my travels.
"Well ok. Feel free to pick a room, most of them are unoccupied. Oh, and there's a map in each room, you may want to sketch it in a notebook.
I'm kinda tired as-well, I think I'll hit the hay soon. But I've got to finish this book first and the light is better in here."
Cloudy Zenith takes a seat on a bench and opens a book on the theories of time.
"They've got books on everything in the library" she comments.
Well, I think I'm just going to go to bed right now. I can barely keep my eyes open. See you tomorrow. Moonlight Walks down a corridor and to a room, while she waits an hour or so until she is sure that Cloudy has gone to bed, and makes her way back out and into the library. A... ah! Ancient... Ancient... here we go! Ancient Civilizations of Equestria! Moonlight pulls a beaten up looking book off of a shelf.
Cloudy is sleeping in her room
Nova was in the library. He was reading a big book with unusual symbols.
Moonlight drops the old book, and I makes a loud noise as it hits the ground. Moonlight bites her lip, hoping that nopony heard her.
Nova notices that there is some kind of noise. By focusing some magic he summons a ghost hawk. It flies to a pony who dropped a book and it picked the book up for Moonlight. It holds it for her.
Moonlight lets out a little yelp. She quickly encases the book in her magic and looks around for the pony who summoned the creature. Cloudy? Is that you?
The hawk flies around the corner. It is slow enough to be followed.
Around the corner is a table with some chairs. Nova is reading his book there.
Moonlight, following the hawk, approaches Nova. Um, hello. I'm sorry if I disturbed you, I didn't know that anypony else was here. Moonlight slowly hides the book behind her back. My name is Moonlight Paradise, I arrived here about an hour ago. What is your name?
Nova turns to Moonlight. His hawk was sitting on the table.
I am Lusterless Nova. Teacher for summoning and Illusion magic. Feel free to call me Nova.
By the way. Mind if i ask why You have to hide your book about Ancient Civilizations of Equestria?
UH, Moonlight blushes and looks horribly embarrassed. Well, I, um, I like to go on adventures, so... it makes sense that I would want to look at a book about ancient civilizations? Moonlight gulps and smiles awkwardly at Nova.
Nova opens his eyes a bit more in surprise of Moonlights words. :)
Oh. A adventurer. Now that's what i call interesting.
if i may say so: While i am not teaching here, I am a treasure hunter. How long have you been traveling by now? I may be able to give you advices if you want.
Oh, I've been traveling for a long time, since I was a little filly. I was last in my class to get a cutiemark, so I decided to go out searching for it. I have been all over Equestria.
Just like me. I doubt that you will need help then.
How about you take a seat?
Nova looked at his hawk nodded and it vanished.
Um, sure. Moonlight carefully sits down next to Nova and starts flipping through her book. She stops at a chapter titled "Starstreak Kingdom".
Nova kept reading his own book. It's symbols look unusual. The library was as quiet as a grave.
Moonlight starts reading her book. Things start out okay, but as she reads on, the words start blurring and changing. Moonlight's eyes glaze over and she drops her head to the table as she falls into a deep sleep.
Whoa.
Nova put a hoof on Moonlight's shoulder and shook her.
You okay?
Naa... Moonlight slowly opens her eyes and sits up. What? Uh... I think I'm a bit tired. Maybe I should finish this in the morning...
You should know your limits. Go and get some rest. Do you know where your dorm is?
Well, I did hang out in an empty one before, so I guess I will just go back to that one for now. Well, have a good night. Moonlight gets up, puts the book back on the shelf, and exits the library. She goes back to her dorm and lays on her bed. She caant fall asleep.
Nova looks out of the window.
(It really is late. I better go and rest too)
Nova stood up and went to his dorm. He is passing the students dorm to reach his.
Moonlight hears footsteps outside of her dorm and quietly opens her door a crack to see who is walking by. The sight of Nova reminds her of what happened in the library. How could she have collapsed and have not been tired afterwards?
Nova stops. He looks around.
(Why do i feel like somepony is watching me?)
Moonlight Tightly closes the door before Nova can see her, but quickly develops a coughing fit. A feeling of dread fills her as she realizes that she will be found out. (See Moonlight? this is what you get for standing out in the rain all of the time!)
Nova heard the sound of a closing door and some coughing.
He summoned a hawk and gave him a bottle. It flew to Moonlight's door and knocked on it with it's beak.
Meanwhile nova left the area.
Moonlight opened the door and took the bottle. She thanked the hawk and lay down on her bed she took a sip from the bottle and closed her eyes. Before she knew it, she was fast asleep.
The hawk vanished and nova reached his room. He fell on his bed and was asleep just moments after it.
Pyro fell fast asleep on Parchemin's bed, curled around the mare. Skyler was splayed out on the floor, singing softly about
Luna.
Moonlight wakes to the soft sound of someone singing. She slowly gets up and sneaks to the next door over, a room that she hadn't even noticed was occupied before. She put her ear against the door and listened to the nice sound.
"Luna won't you cry for me? I am living in your memory..."
((WHOA! That is the song I was thinking of when you said Luna!!!))
So beautiful! Moonlight whispers.
( lol )
Skyler stood up, and gazed at the moon.
Moonlight peered through a crack in the door, and saw a pony staring at the moon. It looked beautiful tonight. It cast a warm glow on Equestria. The moonlight that she had been named after. But of course, she had to ruin the sight through the crack by leaning forward too far and banging her head on the door.
Pyro jumped up, and Parchemin dropped her book to the floor. Skyler ran to the door, and saw Moonlight.
Owww... Moonlight rubbed her head with her hoof and looked up to see the singing pony staring at her. Oh, um, hello, sorry about that, I was just listening to your singing. It really was beautiful. Oh! My name is Moonlight Paradise. I arrived here tonight. sort of funny, with the moon and all, heheheh... sorry, I'm talking too much, aren't I?
Pyro rolled of the bed and trotted over to her. "Not at all!"
Skyler blushed. "Thanks,"
Um, so, what are your names? my dorm is right next to yours, after all. I have already met Cloudy and Nova.
"I'm Skyler," Skyler said, Pyro climbing on her. "I'm Pyro!" Parchemin trotted into view. "My name is Parchemin. Hello."
Hello! Well, now that I am up again I fear that I can not go back to sleep. Would you like to talk a little about ourselves?
"Sure!" Pyro smiled, then slowly turned towards Parchemin. Parchemin rolled her eyes at her friend. "I'm from here in Canterlot. I'm a relative of Twilight Sparkle, which is probably why I know magic even though I'm a pegasus."
That's cool! I'm from here in Canterlot, too, but I travel around a lot. I've gone on many different adventures.
"When I'm done with school, I want to work at the Canterlot airport. I like planes." She said, her eyes lit up.
That sounds cool, I think you would be great at that job.
She blushed a bit. Pyro randomly put a book on Parchemin's back like a saddle.
Uh, okay... so... what about you, Pyro?
Pyro stopped and thought a moment. "I come from Alaska... crazy stuff... I like fire." She said, filly-ish vibes coming from her.
Alright... There is an awkward silence before anypony talks again. Skyler, I loved your song, could you tell me more about it?
"It's about Luna when she was sent to the moon." Skyler murmured.
((ok ive been missing for a bit so im just going to put myself somewhere out of the way))
Ryo apeard to of dozed of in the gym so he gets up and moves towards his own class room for some reason
((Mind if we skip the night?))
(( I don't mind skipping the night, but for now, I'm going call it night. ... How do we teachers get fed? O.o))
Shard had returned to his room. He lay down on his bed and stared at the ceiling for what seemed like hours...
After an awkward conversation with Pyro, Skyler, and Parchemin, Moonlight finally found herself getting tired, and went back to her room, where she fell asleep. There she dreamed that she was being chased by Luna, dressed up in a pilot's suit, and throwing fireballs from her horn.
((feeding the faculty was not in the budget im afraid ovO))
Ryo is sleeping in his room but is having a nightmare involing glowing crimson eyes waching him through darkness
Moonlight wakes up, not feeling too good. She lays back down, closes her eyes, and goes back into the same nightmare from before, but this time Luna's flames spell something out: "I AM FROM ALASKA" Moonlight wakes up again. Okay, no more late night chatting with ponies I don't know. Moonlight gets up from bed and paces around her room.
Parchemin locked herself in the bathroom as her friends had their hour to go demon.
Moonlight sits down at her desk and practices spell she got from books in the Royal Canterlot Library. Her horn glows light pink, and miniature sun and moon start circling each other in front of her. The sun gets bigger, and the moon gets brighter. The sun explodes, creating a black hole, sucking in bent paperclips and other junk from her desk. Then it goes on to clear crumbled up paper off the floor. The black hole fades, and Moonlight's room is neat and clean. Moonlight summons a small glowing light, and makes her way into the hall.
Pyro was the first to go back to normal. She held Skyler until she turned back.
(( *says sarcastically* That is so thoughtful. Thanks.))
Shard wakes up.
Huh? I fell asleep... Well, I'm awake again, now...
He gets out of his bed and creates a sphere of light on the tip of his horn. He walks out of his room, through the halls, and attempts to find the library.
Moonlight navigates her way to the library, where she finds the Ancient Civilizations of Equestria book and sits down to start reading.
Shard quietly slips into the library. He starts walking through the aisles. He settles on a book, takes it off the shelf, and sits down. He notices and looks at a student and says, [glow=navy,2,300]" Hello... I'm Glacial Shard, the Dragonology teacher. Although, you may call me Shard. May I ask what your name is?"[/glow]
Moonlight looks up from her book. Oh, um, my name is Moonlight Paradise. I didn't expect anypony else to be up this late.
Shard smiles faintly. [glow=navy,2,300]"Nor did I."[/glow]
So you say your the dragonology teacher? I had a friend back in my old magic school that loved dragonology. You know, I learned a spell from him. Let me see if I can do it. Moonlight concentrates hard, and a small golden dragon appears. It starts circling Shard's head before letting out a blast of flame and catching Moonlight's book on fire. Oops! Moonlight quickly summons another dragon, this one blowing a gust of wind, which blows out the tiny bonfire.
[glow=navy,2,300]" That's neat. I have never summoned one, only mind-spoken and ridden."[/glow]
((*looks around* I guess Magitronics will wait for tomorrow then?))
(( Yep.))
(Okie)
Pyro curled around Skyler, both were sleeping. Parchemin ran out towards the library.
Outside, the giant bell in the Tower of Magic rang twice. It was past midnight, but the earliest of morning classes were thankfully still a few hours away. Every now and then, if one stood in the center of the Academy grounds, one would see clouds of smoke darting to and fro between the towers, or see a lone pegasus guard lazily circling above to catch troublemakers and would-be "mural artists".
Parchemin slunk into a dark corner with a book on planes. She produced a ball of light, and started reading.
All throughout the library, there was silence except for the rustling of the book's pages. If there was another student around, their sounds were muffled by the rows and rows of books and scrolls. Occasionally there was an echo of hoofsteps from far outside the doors of hall monitors.
Shard yawned and closed his book. He got up, returned to the shelf where had found it, an started toward the door. He noticed the ball of light and said,[glow=navy,2,300]" Goodnight.... *looks closer to see who it is* Parchemin."[/glow]
Parchemin looked up, surprised. "Goodnight."
Shard walks back to his room. He moves his sphere of light off his horn and plays with it by moving it in circles, enlarging it, and moving it in other shapes and squiggles.
Cloudy Zenith is still in her room sleeping, she falls out of her bed.
((I doubt that something will happen now. Let's skip the night.))
Nova woke up in his room. He trots to a small kitchen and prepares breakfast. Whatever it is, it's smell is nice and comes out of his room.
Teal wakes up and yawns. He gets out of bed and fixes his mane, fix as in wet it so it looks just as it always does and exits his dorm room. He smells the sweet smell coming from Nova's room and knocks on his door.
Little Misty crawls around the halls, she smelled the smell from Nova's dorm/room and began to crawl over there. ((Misty is a baby dragon))
((right, okay Sapphire))
Teal looks around while he waits for Nova to answer. He sees Misty crawling towards him and the door and walks to her.
Hello there. ^-^
"Hwai!" Misty said, she had barely learned to talk.
Nova goes to the door and opens it slowly.
Hello?
Teal bends down to Misty's level.
What's little cute you doing here? :3
"Hwatched!" She said beginning to go on her hind legs.
You were just hatched? Where's your mom? :)
Nova watches them talk. He doesn't say anything though.
"Na silly! Hwatched hare! Misty not know whare mama is." She says plopping down.
oh! You were born here! I suppose that means your all alone?
Nova steps closer to them.
Don't tell me you want to keep her.
Misty pokes her one tooth with her claw, she begins to look at Nova.
Teal looks to Nova.
Of course I do! I love kids! ^-^
You can't just keep any little creature you see.
Nova looks at the little dragon.
Although... i understand why.
He bows down to her level.
I am nova. What's your name little one?
"Misty!" She says.
That's a great name! :3
Nova stands up again and thinks.
(what now? This has to be reported. But...)
*sigh* Okay. I guess it's okay if you take care of misty for a while teal.
I just made breakfast. Want some?
Sure! Would you like some too Misty?
"Yas!" She says standing up on her hind legs again.
Teal giggles and helps Misty stand up with a wing.
Nova walks back to his room. There is a table with food. Fresh Fruits, Fried Eggs and lot's of pancakes wait to be eaten.
Nova took 3 plates and placed them on the table.
Teal helps Misty walk into Nova's room, then lifts her up and sets her down in a chair. ^-^
Ryo gets up his mane covering his face and eyes but it apears he didnt get much sleep
Cloudy Zenith is still asleep on her bedroom floor. She wakes up and bumps her head on the bed frame.
Her stomach grumbles so she heads out to see if the canteen is open.
((She is off :l))
Nova took lots of pancakes and drowned them in syrup. He ate them like usual (like hadn't had any in years)
((I hate that! DD:))
ooooo making pancakes now Nova? You must really like them to take THAT many. :3
The bell on the Tower of Magic tolled six times. Breakfast was available in the food court if ponies were too lazy to cook for themselves, but for those that would be attending Inter-Magical Forces class, class was in about an hour. Required materials included a notebook to take notes in, writing utensils for taking notes, an the relatively light Fundamentals of Inter-Magical Forces textbook (it is enchanted to be about as thin and flexible as a piece of paper when not being used and about as light).
Feather Scroll was sitting at a desk in the lecture hall. The chairs in the room were arranged in a half-circle facing the front of the room, and the floor was stepped such that students in the back could see just as clearly as in the front. At the moment, the room was lit with a source-less ambient light, and line models of spell matrices were floating lazily above the blackboard at the front of the room. Posters with various equations and pictures of various researchers of the past, from Starswirl to Twilight Sparkle, were plastered across the walls, but the ceiling was clean and the room was tidy.
Feather himself had a book floating to one side of him and a student roster on the other.
Nova stops for a moment.
What did you expect? You showed me once how to make them.
Some are still left. Eat something before the next class starts. The next class is Inter-Magical Forces and Magitronics. I don't know what you will do but i'll go there and learn as much as possible.
I...what class? o.O
Teal sits their looking dumbfounded at the name of the class alone.
nova thinks for a while how to put it simple.
Uhm... Magic.
Ryo sort of stumbled into the Canteen Kai was sat there at a table with two mugs one next to him and one on the other side "Never a morning pony are you Ryo" Ryo just grumbles and sits down still with parts of his mane out of place
Cloudy realizes she woke up late and rushes to the canteen. She grabs a bagel and pays, then runs back to her room to get her lesson materials.
She eats the bagel as she gallops down the corridor to the library to rent a copy of "Fundamentals of Inter-Magical Force" then begins heading to the lecture hall.
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Sep 13, 17:29:54
nova thinks for a while how to put it simple.
Uhm... Magic.
oh.
Moonlight didn't know where to get breakfast, so she pulled all of her class materials together and trotted to class with an empty stomach.
((What the hall kind of looks like:
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8fCE0Eb8ZrU/TnTQV9HVVKI/AAAAAAAABww/hKCZ5efrwOE/s1600/unified_lecture_hall.jpg)
))
Feather flipped a page in his book every now and then. There was a table with a box of doughnuts at the entrance to the hall.
The top said "
If you forgot to eat this morning, have a doughnut or two. Less hunger means less distractions ;) -Feather Scroll"
The boxes were enchanted to be bigger on the inside, so there was plenty.
Nova ate up and grabbed his things. He also took a few apples and a bottle with a drink for later.
I'll go now. Better too early then too late. See you later.
Nova left his room and went to the Class.
See you later Nova.
Teal gets himself some pancakes and then takes Misty to his room.
Cloudy enters the lecture hall and takes a seat towards the front of the room.
Kai looks at Ryo accross the table "you going to wach the class?"
Ryo looks up one eye glowing "I already am no point in distracting them" as he drinks his drink
"Fine Ive got to get to my office call me if somthing goes wrong" Kai walks of to his office and Ryo sits there but uses his vision seal to wach the class with a dark shadow siting in a dark corner of the room unoticed to all exsept Feather and some others
Nova reaches the room and takes a seat in the second row.
He puts the notebook, a pen and the textbook on the table and waits for the class to start.
As he looks around he notices Ryo watch them but doesn't mind it.
Over time, the room fills slowly. It wasn't a required course for most majors, but quite a few forward-thinking students enrolled each year to keep up with the most up to date research available, and Feather WAS the founder of the field. Plus, understanding the fundamentals of the subject was of great help in other classes as well, so assuming a not-so-packed schedule, even just auditing the class was recommended for higher level majors.
Feather glanced at a clock on the wall, smiled briefly at the shadow in the corner of the room, then continued reading and greeting students as they came in. Check marks appeared on the roll automatically as each student entered the magic doors. The boxes of doughnuts decreased slowly.
Getting out her writing apparatus and paper, Cloudy starts absent-mindedly chewing on a pen while she waits for the lecture to start.
Moonlight had entered the classroom, but didn't know where to sit, so she went to the very back and sat down next to Ryo, not realizing that he was there. Moonlight pulled out her things and got ready for class to start.
Cloudy bites through her pen and gets ink all over her muzzle. She repairs the pen and stops chewing it.
Nova took a handkerchief out and tapped cloudy's shoulder from behind. He hoofed it to her and pointed at her muzzle.
Feather glanced at the clock. Five minutes till the start of class. The ambient light in the room, except at the front where he was sitting, began to dim.
The class was still about half-full, and ponies in the halls could be seen galloping along glancing frantically at the door numbers as they realized they were almost late. Feather sighed and returned to his book, flipping a page.
Four minutes.
Moonlight looked up at the dimmed lights, and let out a sigh. What a rough night that was. I can't believe I met so many ponies in just a few hours. she says out loud. Maybe I shouldn't have sat at the back, this could have been a chance to make new friends...
"Thanks, Professor." Cloudy wipes the ink off her muzzle and hooves the kerchief back to Nova.
You're welcome. Keep it. i have another one. And like i told you in my class: Call me Nova.
He leaned back and smiled.
Shard trots into the classroom.
Phew. I'm not late...
"sigh this isnt the best view" Ryo's eye stops glowing the shadow fades and he staightens up his main and heads to the classroom
"Okay, thanks Nova."
She stuffs the handkerchief into her saddlebag.
Shard takes a seat. He looks around at the classroom and the students in it.
Moonlight starts impatiently tapping her hoof, creating little bursts of light around her to keep herself entertained. Moonlight was not a patient pony. She started humming a tune, the same one Skyler was singing last night. She started rolling her eyes and flipping her hair and other distracting things. Then she notices Ryo. The lights disappear and she stops humming. A small squeal escapes her lips.
Ryo looks around at the back and walks quietly up to Moonlight "sorry to bother you is this seat taken" Ryo points at the seat next to her
Uh, no! Not at all... Um, I don't think We've met, My name is Moonlight Paradise, who are you?
"Im Ryo Disk an honur to make your aquantance" Ryo takes the seat next to her
Feather takes one last look at the clock, and starts promptly. The roster incinerates itself in a puff of smoke which floats through a pipe in the wall. Sheepish late ponies walking in were greeted with magical notes that puffed into existence in front of them telling them to come earlier.
Feather stood and smiled at the class. His naturally soft voice was amplified so that everypony in the class could hear him clearly.
"Good morning everypony. I hope all of you were able to eat something before class? Good. There's doughnuts in the back you can help yourself to at any time, but if you go get some, please do so quietly.
"This is room 5392, Inter-Magical Forces class, and I am the professor, Feather Scroll. If you're in the wrong class, you're free to stick around for the lecture, but I would recommend you get to your own class as quickly as possible. For that matter, I would be wondering how you got past the magic doors leading in from the hall."
He smiled wryly before continuing.
"This class will be covering the basics of magical theory, a few fundamentals about magitronics, and the practical applications of the General Theory of Inter-Magical Forces in everyday life. We will be having quizzes at the beginning of every class to make sure you remember what you learned the previous session, and tests every week to sum up the individual sections. Midterms and the Final Exam will be each worth one quarter of your grade. The make-up policy is on the syllabus printed on the second page of your textbooks, after the cover page. Any questions so far regarding the CLASS specifically? We'll get to the subject in a bit."
Moonlight warily raised her hoof.
Cloudy remains silent, waiting until she's allowed to ask questions on the subject.
"Yes, Moonlight?"
Ryo just says quietly "dont worry go ahead and ask your question there are no bad ones" Ryo looked at Moonlight and smiled
Uh, um, I think I forgot some required papers for the class, so is there a spare notebook or something that I could take notes on around? Moonlight asks shyly. X3
Feather nodded understandingly, and a notebook puffed into existence in front of Moonlight. "If anypony ever needs spare materials, just ask. Anypony else?"
He waited a bit, then put down the syllabus that had been floating unseen next to him. One of the matrix models glowed suddenly.
((skipping the pre-class questions to get to the main subject))
"All right then. If anypony has further questions, you will be able to find more information on the syllabus, or feel free to ask me after class. My office hours are listed there as well. And before anypony asks, yes, you MAY go to the little filly's or colt's room at any time, as long as you do so quietly."
He waited as a few embarrassed students quietly left the classroom.
"Now: Magic! Let's review. What IS magic? How are the various fields of so-called 'magic' related? Alchemy, Weather Magic, Unicorn Magic, Griffon Magic, how are all these things related? Anypony want to guess?"
Cloudy raises her hoof.
"Yes Cloudy?"
"I think that there is a one word answer for all of those questions: Mana. Magic is the control of mana, and all magics and magic using creatures rely on it."
"Correct. All magic, regardless of origin, is fundamentally based on mana, the massless substance which permeates every single part of the universe. Let's start with a little history lesson."
Images of ancient magic researchers appeared around the room.
"Until recently, the specialized magics of different living things such as griffons, zebras and ponies have long been regarded as entirely separate phenomena which had no relation whatsoever with each other. To that end, countless journals and manuscripts have been written detailing the specific properties of each field, but never comparing results or attempting to explain some overarching principle. Alchemy, for example, would have been considered completely self-contained, and no amount of persuasion would have convinced a weather pony that it had any similarity at all beyond superficial points with weather magic."
An illusion of the familiar steam train appeared.
"It was during the transitional period of Equestria, around the time the Trans-Equestrian Railway was first being built, that my father, Lightning Scroll, a professor at the Royal Academy of Magic, postulated that all magic, regardless of origin, was fundamentally the same. It took quite a number of years, but eventually research showed that any and all forms of magic could be effectively analyzed, predicted, and quantified using very specific equations. Does anypony know what the theoretical fundamental unit of magical energy is?"
:s
Cloudy raises her hand again.
"Yes, Cloudy? And for everypony else, don't feel bad if you don't understand everything just yet. We will be discussing this soon enough, this is just a preliminary introduction."
"There are several units used for magic, and the correct one is oft debated. I've only really heard the Thaum used however."
"Thaum was the conventional means of quantifying magic in Classical Magic Studies, yes. There were also Resons, Primes, and other systems of measurement. However, most recently it has been discovered that the most accurate means of quantifying what we perceive as magic is by Magitrons, each of which is approximately 3.189 x 10^-32 milliPrimes. That would be about 2.10 x 10^-53 Thaums for those of you who prefer using the more traditional system. The reason for the shift is fundamental to the understanding of modern Magitronics and Inter-Magical Forces."
An image of a Thaum appeared, with the rapidly vibrating Resons within.
"Now, the traditional model up until a few decades ago stated that Resons were the smallest building blocks of Magic. However, study has shown that individual Resons themselves are further separable into individual Magitrons. Each magitron has only two states, In and Out. Each Reson is composed of approximately twenty magitrons, which determine the 'flavor' of the Reson by their state."
Images of infinitesimally small particles appeared inside each darting Reson.
"Now, due to the nature of Inter-Magical Forces, every single spell, every single bit of magic in the universe, can be predicted through six simple equations which determine the state of the magitron."
The six Scroll Equations appeared.
"As usual, variables in the equation can be denoted by either the letters of the modern Equestrian alphabet or Ancient Equestrian. Quantities here are expressed in the Modern system rather than the Traditional system, for reasons that will soon become clear. Any questions so far?"
((have to go offline, sorry everypony. I'll try wrapping up class tomorrow. Oh, and Gracie will be coming around as a guest for the class, so please be sure to welcome the new OCs! If necessary, Gracie can briefly have Feather introduce the OCs. Have fun discussing amongst yourselves, the lecture will continue soon!))
(( Okay.))
Shard jots down notes in his notebook. He wonders about the relation of the mana flowing around the pen and the image of the thaum.
((will eagerly await))
Cloudy sketches the image and notes down the conversion factors.
At the door of the classroom, the head of a blue pegasus popped out and briefly scanned the room. Shortly after, a second head popped out, this one belonging to a younger pink unicorn. There they remained until they were noticed by Feather Scroll, "Can I help you, ma'am?"
"Oh, sorry for interrupting your class, but I was directed here from the office. You must be Professor Feather Scroll. My name is Dove Elegy, I'm a researcher from a self funded institution specializing in the research of the 'Aurora Syndrome'."
Feather Scroll shifted his glasses slightly, "Aurora Syndrome? I'm afraid I've only briefly touched up on that subject, although I must admit the concept is intriguing. What can I do for you?" At this point, he noticed the other pony, contently nuzzling the side of the door, "Ah, and who is the little one?"
"Ah, this is Kaleido Heart, she is my primary research subject and the best means of a major breakthrough in the field. I brought her here today to study her affinity with general magic applications. Also, I was hoping to collaborate some observations from the younger generations of ponies."
Feather Scroll took out a pocket watch he was carrying, "I do suppose we have time to allow her in and learn a bit more about her. I'm quite interested myself. When you say 'major breakthrough', do you mean...?"
"Yes, she has the condition in it's entirety." Elegy Dove guided Kaleido Heart slowly into the room.
((Thank you for having me, by the way))
Cloudy watches the ponies enter the room with curiosity, having overheard the conversation.
Kaleido Heart could see all the emotions in the room focus on her, although it confused her. They all felt confused, with a subtle presence of an open minded sort of curiosity. She was completely oblivious of the conversation until she heard the word "Hello" from Elegy.
"Say Hello to all the ponies, Kaleido."
"Hello!" She shortly hid under Elegy and blankly looked around the room.
Feather Scroll squinted at her in deep thought, and she gave him a short meaningful look, "Astounding! If what I'm speculating is true, she can't see any of us, but she can feel our emotions. This is truly how she has been her entire life? How is this even possible?"
"Her atunement to the emotions we are constantly projecting with everything we do she can perceive and interrupt with amazing accuracy. It's thanks to her that we've been able to figure out this much detail about the Aurora Syndrome."
"Well, I believe it would be helpful if you explained to the class what exactly this condition is, especially if you would like them to help you in your observations. In fact, perhaps you can take the role of teacher while we are on this subject. There's a lot I'd like to learn about this as well."
"Oh, I couldn't! I'm not a teacher."
While the two talked, Kaleido Heart nonchalantly began to wander the room, looking at all the other ponies and the items in the room.
Thinking on how to get Kaleido's attention after hearing she can't see, Cloudy focuses on feeling acceptive and welcoming.
As Kaleido Heart was walking around, she could notice the emotions changing in response to her approach. Most of them were becoming more friendly, more soothing the closer she got. It was very encouraging for her and it put her in a rather playful mood. One of the emotions in particular was straining, as if trying to force an emotion at her. She was unfamiliar with this emotion signature, so she approached it and nuzzled it.
"Hello." she spoke softly.
"Hi. I'm Cloudy Zenith." She replies. "So, you see with emotions?" she asks excitably.
Kaleido Heart saw a positive emotion change in what she nuzzled. Unfortunately, she also sensed an inquisition focused on her... an inquisition that was reminiscent to what she identified as "emotions", the phenomenon she is able to see. She couldn't comprehend the details, though, so she just smiled blankly.
Dove Elegy happened to overhear her when she spoke and looked over in her direction, witnessing her reaction to Cloudy, "Oh, she can't hear you either. She can only feel the emotions behind your words. We've been currently trying to figure out an effective method of communicating with her as well as getting her to communicate with us. She unfortunately doesn't comprehend our language."
"Okay. So how does she know our language, if she cannot hear us? Hasn't she had the condition from birth?"
"That's an excellent question! Before I started working with her, she wasn't able to speak at all. It's a complicated process, but I've managed to condition her to express her current emotion. In a nutshell, she is like a child that can never grow up. She only learns though mimicry, but things not directly tied to emotions she doesn't seem capable of acknowledging. Though it has taken many many repetitions, I've managed to isolate specific emotions and have her respond to those specific emotions by speaking a single, easy to remember word. Eventually, she miraculously copied the word I spoke to her. I think whenever she feels the aforementioned emotion, she will respond to it by saying the word or words I've taught her. However, her vocabulary in this manner if very limited. As you've seen, I've been able to get her to say 'Hello' when confronted by an emotional signature she is unfamiliar with. Regrettably, she sometimes has trouble distinguishing ponies from other things with high emotional output. I've seen her greet Wolves back when a travelling zoo was passing by."
"I see. So how did you manage to get her to hear you say hello? She would have had to have heard the word to get the pronunciation correct."
"She doesn't hear me say the word, actually. You see, when we speak, our words carry very specific emotions with them. She has memorized the emotional pattern behind the word 'hello', mainly because she uses the same emotional pattern when she speaks the word herself. The hard part was getting her to identify this emotional pattern and correlate it with the word 'Hello'. As I said before, I was able to bridge that gap by repeatedly using the word when she experiences the emotion of meeting new emotional signatures."
"Oh, I think I get it now. So hello would have an informal greeting pattern?"
"I can't say for sure how she is interpreting the word, but I would agree with the fact it's a greeting to her."
Meanwhile, Kaleido Heart could sense a shift in focus of the emotion in front of her. It seemed to be aimed at Dove Elegy, which was of no consequence to her. The only thing that was grabbing her attention was when the word 'hello' was iterated. The context seemed different to her, though, so it felt a bit foreign.
"What?"
Cloudy wonders how to answer. She tries thinking about thinking, then hello, then thinks about how Dove makes her feel.
((*edit* I must sleep now, goodbye))
(Yay for having no clue what's going on lol )
Skyler was on the ceiling, invisible, watching.
(( DD: You can't go invisible from a pony who only can only sense you through emitted emotions. Then again, she's wouldn't think you out of the ordinary if you're doing nothing to get her attention.))
Dove Elegy slightly laughed to herself, "Okay, Kaleido, I'm sure Professor Feather Scroll needs to get back to teaching his class. Remember the reason I brought you here was to see how compatible you are at using magic and how your condition affects it. We'll just sit here in the back of the room and listen in, maybe we can get some useful information or observations about you." Dove walked over to Kaleido Heart and slightly grazed her nose through Kaleido's mane, to which Kaleido nuzzled against Dove in response. Dove led her slowly to the back of the room.
Skyler followed her, still invisible. Curiosity and excitement pounding from her.
Moonlight, still sitting at the back of the class near Ryo, was not feeling so good. She had been blanking out when the professor had talked about the donuts, and she was now sick with hunger. Feeling miserable, hungry, sick, and tired, she barely noticed when the two ponies walked to the back where she was.
Feather smiled at the researcher as she left. "Such interesting fields of magic you find these days."
He noticed Moonlight was extremely distracted. One of the boxes from the back rose and floated over, plopping down on her desk.
"Eat. Being hungry only distracts you from the lecture, and I don't want to see anypony falling behind this year."
He turned his attention back to the class. "So, getting back to the subject of magitrons! In summary of what we've learned so far, magic is fundamentally composed of and guided by the states of magitrons, infintesimally small particles of zero mass which exist only in two states. The state and properties of these magitrons can be found through the six Scroll Equations. Anypony have any questions thus far?"
(( I understand your lecture now! I just learned about elements and atoms and stuff in science. ...It makes sense!))
Cloudy raises a hoof.
Quote from: PPBG on 2012 Sep 14, 17:01:56
(( I understand your lecture now! I just learned about elements and atoms and stuff in science. ...It makes sense!))
((x3 yay~ ^-^))
Quote from: Voidwalker on 2012 Sep 14, 17:03:57
Cloudy raises a hoof.
"Yes, Cloudy?"
"Does each magitron have it's own unique, unchangable set of properties, that in turn affect the properties of the reson, or do they interact to alter one another's states and properties?"
Moonlight sits quietly and eats, as she is having trouble keeping up with the lesson.
Feather floated a few notes and small duplicates of the models over to Moonlight for her to keep, along with a note that he was available for questions afterwords.
He then turned back to Cloudy and smiled. "I'm glad you asked! It turns out that the properties of magitrons are dependent on their states, but that their states can indeed be affected by the states and properties of nearby magitrons. These magitrons, then, create very specific quantifiable effects on their surroundings, by the generation of Spell Fields. An individual magitron of magical energy mu travelling at a speed v in one direction creates a Spell Field whose direction is clockwise around the direction of the velocity vector of a magnitude given by the first Scroll Equation."
The appropriate equation lit up.
"These Spell Fields, which occur naturally in magnitudes too small to affect any save the tiniest particles, such as nearby magitrons, are the basis of all spells and magic effects. To illustrate, let's briefly take a look at the microscopic properties of potions."
An image of a bottle of generic toothache potion floated to the center.
"In potions, for instance, solutions and mixtures of various substances create minute channels of magitrons all clumped together inside the particles which make up the alchemical components. Without going into too much detail, the net effect of the interacting Spell Fields is to alter and interact with specific organic compounds, cells and substances within range of the potion in specific manners determined on a macroscopic scale by the components and on a microscopic scale by the behavior of the individual magitrons in relation to each other as defined by the Scroll Equations."
He paused again. "Any questions before we move on? There's another example I'm going to show you which is critical to understanding Spell Matrices later on."
Remaing quite for now, Cloudy Zenith takes down note, especially regarding the function of magitrons in alchemy.
(( been thinking about that equation, came up with mfield=?k/v where k is a constant stated by the first scroll equation))
Quote from: Voidwalker on 2012 Sep 14, 17:49:23
Remaing quite for now, Cloudy Zenith takes down note, especially regarding the function of magitrons in alchemy.
(( been thinking about that equation, came up with mfield=?k/v where k is a constant stated by the first scroll equation))
((there's trigonometric equations in there since it's a cross product of the velocity vector and a unit vector, but I won't go into too much detail here))
After waiting a few moments, Feather continued, and an image of a transparent Pegasus wing and Unicorn horn appeared.
"Another example of the power of the Spell Fields of a large number of magitrons interacting with each other may be seen in Unicorn and Pegasus abilities. The actual effects themselves have long been observed and examined on a macroscopic scale, most notably by the quantification of the magical energy necessary for each spell by the traditional methodology, but the microscopic interactions have never been fully understood until now."
The figures "zoomed in" to tiny coils and glands inside the wing and horn.
"As you all probably know or will learn in Biology, wings and horns in ponies and other magical creatures contain specialized mana glands which concentrate the mana absorbed through food and breathing before channeling the substance into resonance coils. Now it is at these coils that the overlap between biology and Magitronic theory occurs."
The zoom closed in on the coils and stopped. The illustration of swirling mana coursing along through the coils made a soft noise like flowing water, although in actuality the noise was just to help illustrate the concept of mana flow.
"Traditionally, it was thought that the mana being channelled was somehow dependent on the biology of the wielder, as previously stated. In simpler terms, the magic, or so it was thought, was completely different due to being a unicorn or a pegasus. But according to Magitronic Theory, all Magic must be fundamentally the same. How to solve this apparent contradiction?"
Vector fields with thousands of tiny arrows pointing in a circular motion around the coils appear, along with magnifications illustrating the individual magitrons flowing through, their state denoted by a small up or down symbol.
"The solution lies in the discovery that the specific Spell Fields produced, and their resonance, are directly proportional to the ratio of the two possible states of the magitrons being channelled. That proportionality is found to be precisely as stated in the Second Scroll Equation."
The equation glowed.
"Now, when the specific Spell Fields within the coils are produced, they create a sort of push-pull action on neighboring fields. The magnitude of the effect is related to the frequency, and when multiple fields oscillate at a specific frequency, a resonance fields is produced. These fields in turn affect neighboring fields, and the net effect may be observed as a macroscopic Magic Field. Depending on the states of the magitrons as mentioned before, the Magic Fields may then manifest physically as flame, antigravitational force, or other observable effects. Any questions before we move on?"
(( *laughs* I have learned more magic science than normal science in this area. ))
Shard nods in understanding. All the while, he is writing down notes.
Again, Cloudy raises her hoof.
((x3))
"Yes, Cloudy?"
((have to go offline now :c I'll try to continue this tomorrow!))
(( Okay!))
((Ok, bye. When you get back Cloudy has a question for you :) ))
Nova wrote down notes during class. Some of them look like spellcircles with a lot of simple dots around and in it.
He raises his hoof as he finally finished writing.
Feather smiled at Nova. "I'll get to you after Cloudy's question."
"Am I right in presuming that the frequncy is dependant on the energy of the magitron?
And can said energy transfer between magitrons in an effect similar to thermal radiation?"
"The frequency, and the resonance, are directly proportional to the ratio of the two possible states of the magitrons being channeled, as predicted by the Second Scroll Equation. The transfer is similar, but not exactly the same; perhaps the best way of describing the transfer is by relating it to the constructive and resonant interference between electromagnetic waves, such as in light amplification through the stimulated emission of radiation, or the resonant transfer of electrical energy across large distances through specifically shaped coils," replied Feather.
Cloudy notes all of this down.
"Any more questions about that before I move on to Mr. Nova?"
"Nope." Cloudy Zenith finishes scrawling the note in her book.
Yes. I was wondering if there is a way to use spells beyond the limits of the casters own mana. Something like... a connection to a more powerful source or something.
And also:
Is it possible to manipulate Magitrons that are far away?
"As a matter of fact, yes. I will be addressing the amplification of limited mana reserves in just a few moments. Anypony have questions about what has already been discussed before I get to that?"
[glow=navy,2,300]" No. Er, I can't speak for other students but no, I don't."[/glow]
Ryo just leans back and smiles not saying a word
Nova takes out another paper and prepares writing.
Feather waited a bit longer, then continued his lecture.
"Now, before we get to amplification, let's first discuss efficiency. The process of converting magical energy to physical effect is not always entirely efficient. In fact, it has been discovered that it is impossible within the limits of our world to have 100% efficiency. I say 'within the limits of our world' because beyond our world there exist entities which do in fact have 100% efficiency or greater..."
He coughed, somewhat embarrassed.
"...but the study of such creatures is both beyond the scope of this course and currently prohibited by Equestrian law to anypony not bearing a research licence. Returning to the subject at hoof, however, the result of this inefficiency is the conversion of some of the magical energy into physical energy, whether that be in the form of heat, light, or a force pushing a unicorn into the ground."
He lifted a pen with telekinesis to demonstrate the light and sound surrounding his horn, then replaced it on the table and brought up an image of a spell matrix.
"You may be wondering what any of this has to do with magitronics. In fact, Spell Matrices were originally designed specifically to attempt to increase the efficiency of spells to the known limit. It has long been known that imbuing certain materials, such as jade or onyx, with magical energy, generates a flow of mana. It was also known that then placing said materials in specific patterns could create effects on spells. I'm sure Mr. Nova and Mr. Disk, our Summoning and Dark Magic professors, are quite familiar with geometric magic of this form."
He nodded to Nova and smiled absently at Ryo.
"What was not known was that when placed together in specific patterns predicted by the Third Scroll Equation, these "runestones" were actually capable of changing the state of the moving magitrons. By very carefully connecting or placing these runestones in specific formations, then, it was theoretically possible to convert one type of magic to another, generate spells, or, most importantly, amplify the power of spells, answering your question from earlier, Mr. Nova."
The Third Scroll Equation, a complex formula involving gradients, partial derivatives and various preexisting constants, came to the front and glowed clearly.
"As you can all see, it turns out that the preciseness, efficiency, power and complexity of a spell matrix are all directly related to each other as well. This should not be surprising, since more complex matrices will have more points at which energy loss is possible, an imprecise matrix is prone to be inefficient, and inefficient matrices tend not to be as powerful as efficient ones."
To illustrate, an image of a simple spell matrix appeared, then separated into several alternatives, each demonstrating the relationships between the variables denoting efficiency, preciseness, power and complexity, as well as planes which measured the gradient of the three-dimensional surfaces of the matrix to denote the locations of runestones.
"One interesting phenomenon that has been observed during the development of Magitronic research was the fact that Magic Fields themselves were capable of a sort of 'resonance' similar to that of Spell Fields. This discovery led directly to the modern understanding of Magitronics, whereby actual Inter-Magical Forces, or effects of particular Magic, Spell and Resonance Fields on each other and on the state of magitrons, are utilized to create powerful macroscopic effects. Thus, it is indeed possible to amplify the power of an original spell or create a similar effect many more times as powerful with the same amount of mana. It is, of course, possible to leech power from other sources... but that is another topic entirely, probably related to Binding or Summoning magic, I would assume. As for manipulating magitrons from a distance, the first two equations show the relationship between field strength and distance."
He pointed to the distance variable in the First and Second Scroll Equations.
"Any questions about all this before I move on? The last part of the introductory lecture concerns the relation between Spell Matrices and other fields of magic, and a little more history."
Cloudy sketches the equations into her book. She raises her hoof, still writing out the formula.
"Yes, Cloudy?"
"Would the type of runestone used affect the matrix?"
"Yes; the size and density, the layout of the magitrons within the runestone, all of these factors affect the power, efficiency, complexity, and the rest, of the spell matrix. We will be examining the specifics of that effect as we move through the course; it involves the root mean sum of the strength of sections of each stone, relations between magitrons and atoms, integration of specific mana capacities, and other factors we'll look further into in the following months. Any other questions about what we've discussed so far?"
Cloudy just stares patiently.
("heh his teaching is the same as always highly Intelagent, still the sudents seem to be geting it") Ryo looks around ("well most of them")
Feather waits a few moments, then continues.
"Now it must be stated that the concept of a Spell Matrix is not strictly a modern invention, as Mr. Disk and Mr. Nova can probably tell you. Indeed, official statements released by the Royal Court reveal that the binding spells which froze Discord and sealed Nightmare Moon were, in the most basic sense of the term, Spell Matrices. That is, they utilized multiple spells interacting with each other to create a net effect greater than would normally be possible given an equivalent amount of mana. Many seals and bindings are in fact of this nature. Now at the risk of starting an inter-department argument, I would have to say that the key difference between the modern Spell Matrix and these ancient though very effective traditional matrices is that modern magitronic spell matrices are a direct result of our analytical understanding of the basic principles of magic rather than divine knowledge, oral tradition, trial and error, or idealized macroscopic equations. That is, rather than creating an ideal model which works within the specific parameters of the everyday world and breaks down at extremely small or extremely large levels and complexities, Inter-Magical Forces examines the minute interactions on a scale much, much smaller than ordinarily perceivable and thus is that much more accurate when brought up to the large scale, all credit to other fields of magic, of course."
Feather rubbed the back of his neck with a hoof.
"That's the end of the lecture, but before we get to exercises and example problems, are there any questions about what I've covered in the lecture? I know some of you probably have parts of the lecture you don't quite understand; I am available for questions after class, but any immediate pressing questions you might have while the information is fresh in your minds?"
This time Cloudy Zenith has no questions.
I don't have any questions yet but I also haven't been pressured to answer any. That pressure along with the type of question will determine whether I have learned anything... Or just memorized it.
Darling makes the cot in the Nurse's office.
((wait would the Nurses office and the Doctor's one be next to eachover? ))
Quote from: Ryo_D_Disk on 2012 Sep 15, 19:56:42
((wait would the Nurses office and the Doctor's one be next to eachover? ))
((I think so o.o))
((well scince logic would say that normaly they would be the same room with two offices))
Kai walks into the medical office with the Daily newspaper in hoof
Hello there, KaiDarling says sitting in her chair.
"Ah good morning my apologys for being so late Darling, I decided to pick up a newspaper on my way up"
Kai heads up to his chair and desk
"How are you today"
Cloudy begins blotting out all the ink-stains in her notebook.
((bye for now))
I'm okay, anything interestin in the paper this morning?Darling has a country accent.
Feather waited a bit more for questions, then nodded and took out a single sheet of paper. It floated into a spell matrix, and instantly expanded into several stacks, with about ten pages floating to each student, teacher and auditing pony.
"You have until the end of class to answer these review problems; homework is all the chapter 1 review problems, all information presented is in the textbook, please write legibly for full credit and label your diagrams neatly. I don't want to have to use a deciphering matrix just to read your papers. You may discuss among yourselves concerning problems, but please no copying; it is not only academically dishonest but also does NO help WHATSOEVER in helping you learn the material thoroughly. When you are finished with the class work, please turn them in to me. If you have any questions, please come up to see me."
The classwork problems were varied; some involved analysis of matrices and finding the power of one given various values and positions; others involved the history of magic as presented in the lecture. A few asked the student to find the exact position to place runestones to generate a specific effect at a specific magnitude. The six Scroll Equations floated clearly at the front of the classroom.
Feather was sitting at his desk, quietly waiting for questions and classwork to be turned in.
Kai double checks the cover "Im afraid there isnt much in the way of news, just somthing about them replacing the last pony drawn train with steam ones, things have been slow all things considered but its always nice for quiet days dont you think" ((if your curious Kai has a British accsent))
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("uurgh why does he had these out to us to teachers to, creating a Runic feild fair enough i wonder how they will do")
Shard receives the paper and writes his name on it. He looks at the problems and starts writing down answers, referencing back to his notebook every few moments. After completing several pages he sighs at the sheer number of questions. Certainly covers everything...
(( I think we should wait for everyone to come on before finishing class.))
Hmm, interesting. I am going to organize the medicine cabinet. Darling takes everything out and organized the medicine alphabetically. Darling quietly signs the alphabet while organizing.
Kai flicks through the pages of the newspaper "hu Lord fancy pants left his estate to go adventuing, I wonder how that going" Kai looks over "oh there will be a mana booster and one of the throat lozzanges are missing"
((I'm back, had to get a snack))
Cloudy starts working through the paper slowly but methodically.
H...I.....Alright..
"Suprisingly we had more Teaching staff yesterday than students which was a suprise" Kai moves his paper down "Ryo Disk drained his mana so I had to give him a booster, and Mr Nova lost his voice, and of course then Feather Scroll visted also"
The poster on the wall that reads
You Must Have A Pass From Your Teacher. Do Not Come During Passing Periods.
Falls off the wall.Darling stick-tacks it back up.
Alrighty. I think I've got them quite organised.
"Its looking realy nice, youve done a far better job than i ever do,thank you for doing that, I have a feeling this will be an intresting year dont you agree"
Darling chuckles "Thank you! Yeah interesting heheh." X3
(Interesting indeed.I've never worked with a real doctor.)
Cloudy finishes her paper and hands it in.
((Ok, I'm going offline now))
((bye bye))
Feather smiles as he collects Cloudy's paper. "Thank you very much for your participation in class today, Cloudy. You are quite gifted in your inquisitiveness and ability to absorb information quickly. If you ever have any questions, feel free to send me a note or visit my office at any time. I look forward to seeing you next class."
He scans over the problems, then nods, smiling to himself as he marks a 100% on the paper and a corresponding number appears in the gradebook.
((going offline myself, hope to see you all tomorrow! I'll be ending class next session. Feel free to talk among yourselves about anything!))
((Bye byeeeee)) Darling sits down and slides over to Kai I'm real happy to be here. I am really honored to be working with such an excellent doctorShe smiles and reads the paper over his shoulder.
Kai I think Imma go fix up the posters on the bulletin board out in the hall.Darling stands and goes out into the hall.
((im afraid im heading ofline as well i shall see you all tommorow prehaps ^-^))
((Alright! I will be up bright and early to begin! See ya then!))
Darling shuffles around in the office doing paperwork for some students.
"The honur is mine to be working with such a nice assistant" Kai continues to flick through the newspaper not much of intrest though and he looks up and checks the time "I wonder how Feathers lecture is going"
Darling giggles and says Probably the same as always. She says tearing out some cupons from the paper while Kai is still reading. X3
"At least his classes are one of the safer ones, all the students tend to do is complain about headakes" Kai laughs a bit
:] Darling smiles and sits in her chair and rolls over to Kai Whats that article? Darling points to an article titled Academy of Magic Is that about...here?
"hmm I didnt notice it here" Kai passes the paper over "It does apear to be talking about this place"
Interesting. Darling :/ and walks to do something on her computer.
Feather reviewed the other papers as they were slowly handed in.
("heh i wonder how well they did on the first try, its never easy to do")
Feather slowly nodded to himself as he graded the papers. "hmm... not bad, not bad at all... quite good..."
Cloudy Zenith is quietly reading a book.
Kai, do you mind if I babysit my little neice StarSong? She smiles hanging up the phone.
((Here comes StarSong in the RP))
Kai looks rather suprised "umm well i have no complats with it. go ahead no idea what the headmaster will think though"
Kai smiles "but then again if he gives you any hassle send him my way, so go ahead"
StarSong walks into the office and smiles at Kai
Auntie I just got home from vocal school and I'm hungry! DD:
Darling takes out a box of crackers and throws it onto the cot in the corner.
StarSong leaps onto the cot and slings her backpack down. Nom...nommm..Crunch
Kai smiles and looks to Darling "you have a cute neice, Starsong correct?" Kai looks over and smiles
Darling nods.
StarSong jumps up and puts out her wings Indeed! The one and only! She bows.
Kai does a small bow to "well its a pleasure to meet you Starsong, Im Kai, im this schools Doctor" Kai thinks for a moment "ah if im right" Kai pulls out a draw on his desk and pulls out a lollypop "ah ha i knew i still had some" Kai looks to darling "is she allowd sweets"
((yea Kai has a sweet tooth))
StarSongs eyes get huuge *-*
Darling sighs. Go ahead.
Song leaps off of the cot and gets her ukulele out and plays a song for Kai and sings
Oh Mr. Kaiiiiii I would love to have some candaiiiiii I love sugar and sweets and all of the abooovvee!
She leaps around and flies up a bit.
"how cute dont eat it to quickly" Kai hands Starsong the lollypop "and be careful flying I wouldnt want to see you hurting yourself ^-^"
Song takes the lollipop and does her homework on the cot
Darling yawns and walks over to Kai That was very nice of you. :3
"Not a problem keeping a draw of sweets is a habbit from when i used to do nursing work, kids always seem to love it" Kai takes out another lollypop and starts to eat it "I must say I picked up the habbit of eating them at the same time"
Darling laughs and sits in her chair typing.
StarSong does her homework and a while later falls asleep.
((BBL gonna go have dinner and stuff))
The bells in the Tower of Magic chimed twelve times, and Feather looked up.
"Class dismissed, please turn in your classwork and you're free to go. Remember to do the review problems for Chapter 1 and study for next session's quiz. Have a good afternoon!"
Students began standing up and packing.
Nova packed his things. He took a look at his notes.
(I wonder if this works)
A soft chime rang through the halls, and the Secretary's voice spoke gently. "Attention students, the Theater Club would like to remind everypony that there will be a dress rehersal during lunch at- *BZZTSHHHHHHHHH*"
Suddenly, all the lights in the entire building went out, leaving any rooms and halls not lit by sunlight in pitch darkness. Light sources not linked to the Tower's central mana system worked, but dimly.
Feather immediately tapped a hoof on the floor of his classroom, and one of the floating matrices rearranged itself and shone softly.
"What... is going on?"
((nova's idea to have the thing go off. ask him for details.))
((I'll wait for some students to get on before i continue. At least 3 rp-ers would be nice))
Teal was in the pool area when the lights went out, thankfully he keeps the windows open so their is plenty of sunlight keeping the gym lit.
What happened? Power outage?
StarSong left when her mom came and picked her up.
Darling sat in her office chair, with nothing to do.
Cloudy Zenith was in the corridor when the lights went out.
Aren't the lights mana powered here? Why would they go off like that. She thinks to herself.
"dont panic anypony, just remain calm" ("what on Luna's moon is going on) Ryo Closes his eyes and checks the seal boundry areas ("this is odd there in tact whats causing this?") Ryo taps his hoof the protection seal now becoming visable on the floor with a small Teal glow and he looks calmly at the other staff
Teal exits the brightly lit gym and looks in the halls.
Boy it's dark.
He wanders in the halls but finds it too dark to see.
Teal uses his water sense to navigate the halls of the school, with his eyes closed.
Cloudy uses a light orb spell to light up her surroundings. It swirls through iridescent colours.
Nova stands up and faces the students.
Calm down everypony. Some darkness is nothing to worry about. Use light spells to light the area up and stay calm.
Nova casts a spell and a small sphere of light appears on his horn. It gives of a small glow.
Cloudy Zenith heads back into the lecture hall and sits down.
Darling lights a candle and walks to the other students to be sure of no injury.
Is everypony alright in here? She says entering the room
Listen up everypony.
the teachers will investigate what caused this malfunction. But this will take our full attention. I need a volunteer or two.
Cloudy raises her hoof tentatively.
"Ill contact Kai and have him come here just in case" Ryo closes his eyes to veiw the seal in the doctors room, his horn fizles for a momnent before his eyes re-open "Well this is unexpected"
Darling digs through her drawer and takes out a pencil. She writes down what she needs to go and buy.
((for the record, the blackout is supposed to be temporary. If it isn't, anypony (and I mean anypony) is free to simply "fix" the blackout at any time. Oh, and please welcome Vick, a new teacher!))
((Welcome Vick!))
Teal roams the halls using his water sense to get around without bumping into anything.
((Greetings Vick))
Kai grabs a mach from his desk and lights a candle on his desk that lets out a green flame
"A blackout I wonder whats going on" Kai looks up to the ceiling "Ryo can you hear me Ryo... odd no reponce"
((Why hello there Vick))
Cloudy Zenith gets out a book on summoning and illusion and turns to the chapter on mana-lights.
Nova hooves a map to Cloudy.
Here. This will lead you to the spellcircle that controls the main lights. I want you to go there and check it.
Think you can do it?
Vick was in his new class (quit the other one) shifting papers around crazily.
"Yes. Is there anything in particular I should look for?"
Cloudy takes the map and puts her book back into her bag.
Vick got done shifting the papers like puzzle peices and looked at the clock
"Hmmm...." Vick had some time to explore (:
Vick opens the door and peaks his head out.
((Vick theirs a power outage right now, the clock doesnt work and the lights are out))
Darling walks over to Kai holding a candle 'What to do what to do....?'
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2012 Sep 21, 18:20:45
((Vick theirs a power outage right now, the clock doesnt work and the lights are out))
((Vick is a Vamp and the clock is a sand clock :D))
Teal passes the clinic but doesn't stop, he keeps walking around the halls.
((sand clock is called an hourglass Vick))
((:P)) (dont ruin our mood)
Vick enjoyed the dark he looked around his eyes glowing (like all eyes)
He looked rightward and swooped down the hallway without a sound, enjoying the wind and speed.
Just check if it is damaged. Wiped out letters or scratches. If there are any let me know by using a strong light. I'll see it.
2 things:
If you find somepony on your way you might want to ask them to go with you. Going alone is dangerous sometimes, even here.
Make sure to hold a lightspell. It you trip you might hurt yourself.
Teal stops walking, his ears twitch a lot.
(Is the AC back on? Something is pushing the air around...) (Vick is pushing the air around by flying)
Vick flies past Teal darting to the wall and back to the center to avoid him (doesn't know its Teal)
Teal gasps in fear not knowing what just swooped past him, he kneels low to the ground and stutters in his breath. >.<
"Okay. I'll go see what I can find." She heads out into the corridor and begins following the map, her horn glowing with a sphere of light blue light.
Nova left the room after Cloudy. He has a dark blue light on his horn. He heads for the Teachers lounge.
The map leads Cloudy through a long hallway.
"crazy" Vick says his voice masked and swoops towards a window and then darts into another hallway.
Vick turns around with difficulty to head back to Teal.
(You will soon/now see a pale VICK zooming towards you without a sound)
((Teal can't see a thing Vick, plus his eyes are closed))
Teal gets up and hurries away from that hallway and heads down the hall to the teacher's lounge.
Nova reaches the door to the teachers lounge. His dark blue light illuminates the hallway he is in.
Ryo leaves the room using the light from his horn to lead the way "I need to find out whats going on a simple back out couldnt have stoped my visions"
Ryo wonders around the hallways
Vicks zooms past Teal carring wind but no sound and stops to look around.
"Hehehe" he evily giggles. "excelent" (about the hallways)
Teal notices some light and opens his eyes, he sees Nova.
Nova! Teal calls out from the darkness.
Quote from: Vick McBread on 2012 Sep 21, 18:38:22
Vicks zooms past Teal carring wind but no sound and stops to look around.
"Hehehe" he evily giggles. "excelent" (about the hallways)
Teal gasps and lowers to the ground shivering fearfully.
Ryo heads towards the teachers lounge lowering the glow on his horn "I dont like this somthing is wrong"
Teal?
Nova heads to the direction where the voice same from. He reaches teal and holds a hoof to him.
Hey there. What are you doing here?
(He didn't notice vick yet)
Vick sees the light and zooms past it. For a split second you could see a flash of a short orange pony.
(if you were watching Nova)
Cloudy continues to follow the map diligently.
Teal takes Nova's hoof.
I'm just wandering around looking for everypony. What happened to the power?
((You see our post Teal? :D))
Nova looks to the direction where the small orange creature flew to.
Show yourself!
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2012 Sep 21, 18:41:52
Teal takes Nova's hoof.
I'm just wandering around looking for everypony. What happened to the power?
I'm not sure. I have a raw idea but i need get to the teachers lounge now. Want to go with me?
Yes, please! ono Something's stalking me and I don't like it!
((Yes Vick))
Ryo reaches the door to the teachers lounge his horn fairly dim Teal, Nova is that you
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Kai puts the candle on a holder and grabs a few light blue vials from the office and leaves the Doctors room and heads to the Main spellcircelt room "I had better take a look, Im faily close to it here so it shouldnt take long"
Stopping to consult the map, Cloudy Zenith trips over a bench.
Something stalking you? I have an idea.
Get confused. Distortion!
Nova casts a illusion around himself and teal. Whatever approaches them will have a problem with its/his/her balance and crash into one of the hallway's walls.
Now we wait.
Teal looks to Ryo.
Ryo?
Darling walks over to her chair. She yawns and lays back.
"Hi there" Ryo steps forwad but stops himeslf as his eyes both teal "... any reason for that trick "
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Kai hears a band "Hello Anypony there?"
Picking herself up, Cloudy realizes she tore the map with her horn when she fell.
She stops her light spell and begins pouring her mana over the map to repair it.
((just broke our $35 headphones...))
Vick watches from a distence feeling bad for scaring Teal. *sign* (you can't hear it)
Teal gasps hearing Vick sigh.
Did you hear that? ono
Vick looks up suprised at Teals hearing.
Kai wonders toward where the sound was seeng a light horn glow "Are you ok over there" Kai walks closer
((Cloudy im refering to you btw with Kai))
The map reacts to Cloudy's unique mana and restores itself.
Teal says something is hunting him. You better stop right there. I don't want you to be affected by this spell.
Whatever it is I bet it's the source of the power outage!
Cloudy's light flickers back on. "Yes, I'm fine. I just had to repair this map to the light spell circle."
Vick took his mind off of Teal's hearing and thought for some time.
He had decided
Vick trots to them making noticeable noice. (You can't see whoever is walking towards you)
Teal gasps and backs away behind Nova looking to the sound of Vick's hoofsteps. o_o
There.
Nova turns to the direction where the sounds come from.
"somthing is definatly not right about this situation then" Ryo's eyes glow as does his horn a small black circle apears below him
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"Might I ask why your walking around on your own you could have been hurt if you had fallen badly"
Vick shows his face and gives a sincere smile without a word.
Teal gasps in fear.
What's wrong with him? His face is all pale! O:
((Vick did mention he'd be pale))
It's just vick. :l
Nova cancels his spell.
((Yep, in fact his hair is black too))
Ryo just gives a seirous glare "Who are you, and why where you waching us" the runes on the circle begin to glow but the colour changes to black
That's Vick!? O:
He looks awful! What happened to him? Is he a zombie?!
"New look, WILL Change it.... Hehe" He hides well.
"Well I need to check the spell-circle to see why we have this blackout, and I haven't bumped into anypony till now."
She dusts herself off and puts her saddlebag back on.
"But I think it is probably best if you accompanied me, I tend to have accidents now and again."
He looks to the pony with the glare "Just exploring and felt bad for scaring Teal."
o_o
That was you?
Vick opened his mouth as if to say something but stoped to clear his throut "Uh..."
Why would you do that? >A<
"Vick..." Ryo's face calms and looks slightly embarased as the spell circle disapears "my appologys I was a little on edge just then given the strainge situation"
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"Yes I was heading there myself to see what was happening but still you should have traveled in a group but we can deal with those details later"
Kai smiles "A student I preume by the saddlebag, I dont beleve I have seen you by my office before"
((I dont remember if Cloudy and Kai met before if Im being stupid and we have please correct me))
"Its ok, and sorry Teal" Vick looks all around him
(Everything is as bright as day to him. BUT! He knows its dark for you)
*cough* "We're thinking you're all looking for a light. Right?"
Vick I think you need to get out in the sun. You look awful. :\
Not all of us. If you don't mind i have business to attend to.
Nova heads back to the teachers lounge.
"Noted" Vick said to Teal and followed Nova.
Nova wait! I don't wanna be alone in here again!
Teal follows Nova.
((I cannot remember Cloudy meeting Kai, so I'm going to go with them having not met))
"Oh, are you the school doctor? I'm Cloudy Zenith."
(Wow, the dark must hit Teal hard... that and us) Vick thought
((Will not do this offten))
"I have some business to check on in the teachers lounge also" Ryo follows as well
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" Im Dr Swift but your free to call me Kai most do"
Nova reaches the teachers lounge and opens the door. He walks through but leaves it opened for the others.
As he heads inside he searches for something.
Teal enters the teacher's lounge behind Nova and sits down in a chair.
Vick slithers though the door, getting out of the way of the others.
Ryo walks in and stamps his hoof on the ground as sevral glowing seals apear on the floor which apear to be layerd there glow makes the room resiobaly bright "Right lets see whats going on"
"Well hello Kai. We need to get going, the longer this blackout lasts the more likely it is somepony will get hurt."
Cloudy Zenith begins heading off down the corridor again.
Cloudy reaches a door. It has a seal on it that prevents them from entering.
The map glows as Cloudy gets closer to the door.
"Agreed thats why I decided to take a look and I cant contact Ryo ether straigly enough" Kai continues down the corridor
What IS going on?
Vick is sitting in the dark without a word. (kinda like disapearing)
"I didnt want to cause alarm but aside from this black out my servalace seals apear to be inactive"
Then how do we find out what's going on in this darkness?
....and where did Vick go? ono
"Sorry, We're here" Vick called out from a dark part of the room.
Nova keeps searching.
I think that's because they are powered by the Schools mana network. Since the light is out i assume that most of your seals are turned out as well. They should return to normal when the network works again.
"This appears to be the place." Cloudy tries to open the door.
The map resonates with the door and it opens. Inside is nothing but a stone wall with a giant spellcircle on it.
Where's the mana powered?
Looking over the spell circle, Cloudy Zenith searches for smudges. "Hey Kai, Can you see any breaks in the circle?"
"Right lets see what we have here shall we"
Kai inspects the wall
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"I hope that is the case its unusal for all of them to go down simaltainiusly" some of the layers disapear "It apears the protection seals are active though which is a good thing"
Vick simply sits and listens
The seal inside the room was completely undamaged. No scratches, no wiped out parts, not even dust.
Ah there it is.
Nova pulled out a scroll out from under his table.
What do the protection seals do?
"This is perculier there apears to be no damage" Kai looks puzzled
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"The Protecion seals prevent dammage from magic effects, say for example a fire spell hit the wall the seal would minimize damage to it it also helps to negate magic that is ment for ill intent"
Looking at the wall, Cloudy gets out her book.
"Maybe the mana has dissipated? I have an idea, but I think Professor Nova will know better."
She focuses more mana into her light spell and waits for Nova.
oh. :o
That's pretty neat.
I hope this thing still works.
Nova opens the scroll ans holds it to the ceiling. Nothing happens
What? Oh this good for nothing merchant of a-
The scroll began to shine and words started to write themself on it.
Oh... A Late starter eh?
Nova what is that?
Meanwhile, Cloudy has temporally stunned herself with the light-spell.
"Ouch, too bright. Wait, everything is all blurry and there's dots floating around."
"Im afraid I cant tell spellcirclets are not my strong point, but I did bring some mana vials incase" Kai places his candle on the ground its green flame still burrining strong "so how do we contact Nova the servalance seals apear to be down"
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"heh Yes but they took a long time to set up, its just lucky im not the run maintaining the full cost of these all the time... hmm Nova whats with the scroll"
A Message scroll.
Nova reads it as the words appear.
Oh. Looks like everything is fine.
He notices Cloudy's magic.
Looks like cloudy is at the seal
The map began to shine dark blue.
Cloudy Zenith's vision returns and she looks at the map. "Um, should I point it at the wall?" she asks nopony in particular and points it at the wall.
Cloudy is where and the note says what? :o
Nova's voice came out of the map.
Cloudy. Can you hear me?
Meanwhile at the Teachers lounge.
According to this scroll I was a distraction stunt by the Ministry of Changeling Threat Detection
Their Majesties' Agents are investigating recent demonic activity at the Academy. Interesting isn't it ryo?
Demonic activity? o_o
This whole situation is getting to Teal, he looks very scared.
"well that could explain why the seals are disabled though I hate it when they pull stunts like this, so did they give any reports"
((good bye >A<))
I don't know. But we can reactivate the Mana network by ourselves. All i need is cloudy to respond.
"Yes Nova. There doesn't appear to be any physical damage to the spell-circle, I'm wondering if the mana is contaminated?"
Teal hides under his chair curled in a ball and peeking out.
Nova answers through the map again.
I did some research on my end.
Can you reactivate the spellcircle? There should be a symbol that doesn't belong there.
All symbols should be in a specific order and even though they are not the same they are in a symmetrical pattern. Look for one that looks out of place and erase it.
"Hmm so theres one thing here that shouldnt belong, wait doesnt that mean this was set up?"
Ryo walks over to teal "are you ok Teal"
I don't like demon activity! >A<
"Sounds like a prank to me."
Cloudy pulls out a notebook and begins drawing the shapes the symbols form.
Ryo glances away for a moment sadened almost then turns back and smiles "Dont worry there probaly just doing reaserch, they probaly saw that my seals got messed up and paniced"
Nova goes to teal and pats his shoulder.
Don't worry. The mana network will be activated again in just a few more moments.
Meanwhile at the seal room.
That voice... Dr. Kai? Glad that Cloudy isn't alone.
I still feel like I'm in danger. :s
Teal covers his face with his tail.
Looking at her notebook, Cloudy rubs a symbol with her hoof. It doesn't fit in with any of the possible geometric patterns.
"Still for a prank how did they get pass the seal on the door, it may not be one of Ryo's but still and yes Nova this is Dr Swift I take it your all well"
Ryo backs a way a bit from teal looking worried
It's not a prank. Unfortunately i can't speak about it while a student is nearby. My apologies.
As Cloudy wipes the Symbol away the Spellcircle starts to glow. Connections that look like a giant spiderweb are illuminating the room. Just a few moments later the Schools lights are reactivated, and with them of course Ryo's seals.
Looks like you chose the right symbol. Good job cloudy. You just earned some extra points. Leave the room and close the door when you're done. Keep up the good work.
The map vanished like mist.
Teal peeks out from behind his tail once the lights flick back on.
He still looks frightened.
The power's back on?
Cloudy leaves the room and waits for Kai.
Kai exits as well while in thought
"So if it's not a prank then was it sabotage?" Cloudy asks Kai as she closes the door.
Looks like it teal. No need to be scared now. Think you can stand up?
He holds his hoof out to teal.
"Its to early to make assumptions im afraid, Ill ask Nova when I see him but the issue apears to be resolved for now"
Teal crawls out from under the chair and takes Nova's hoof.
Nova pulls Teal up.
See? Nothing to worry about.
*Yawn*
Sorry. I think i'll go to my room and take a nap.
Nova left the teachers lounge and headed for his room.
((Good night everypony. With this the side story Lights out is over. Thank you for participating and playing along))
"Well okay. I'm off to the library to revise for the next class." Cloudy heads off down the corridor.
:s
Teal sighs and stands there.
Ryo taps his hoof down again as the seals reopen and the layers become visable "hmm lets see the vision is blurry but it apears there regaining power"
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"Ok then thank you for your assistance"
Kai starts to head to the teachers lounge
um...do you see...anything?
Cloudy sits down in the library and starts reading a book titled "The Four Pillars of Power".
((I need to go soon, bye))
"Nothing in perticuler, they realy went overboard and drained the power, but the inportaint loctaitons will regain servalance soon" Ryo taps his hoof again as all the seals fade into the ground
Teal takes a deep breath and lets it out slowly.
Okay...
"dont worry there is no sign of deamon activity if there was my eye would have acted up" Ryo smiles nervously
Okay....
Teal looks unsure and worried.
Kai walks into the teachers lounge "Hello there everypony"
Teal gives a fake, small smile and a greetful nod to Kai.
"Hey Kai glad to see your alright" Ryo gives an akward smile to Kai
Kai loks a bit puzzled "Is everything alright the mood seems a bit down in here"
I-I'm just...shaken...
Kai gives a reasuring smile "well thats understandable givent the ceramstances, so what exactly happened the spell circle tampered with"
um...I-I'd just like a few minutes to relax. :s
"thats fair enough and Ryo whats up with you" Ryo just gives a strainge look "I i need to go" Ryo storms out the room and in the coridor covers his eyes for a moment then continues to trot away
((just realised everyother pony is gone so should we continue tommorow))
((I guess so :c))
um...I'm...gonna just...sit down...
Teal sits down against the wall and hugs his tail.
Moonlight awoke from a very disturbing sleep. She had been very ill and still did not feel at her best. She had no idea what time it was or what was going on in the school at the moment. She took a sip of water and slowly trotted into the hall. Hello? Nopony answered. She exited the dormitory and walked through the school, quietly calling ponies names. Nova? Skyler? Teal?
Teal is walking down the halls of the school looking shaken still.
He hears his name softly called and follows it.
Moonlight sees Teal come into view. Oh, Teal! Thank Celestia! I couldn't find anypony! What time is it? Cough! Cough!
What time is it? Why do you ask? Are you okay?
((I suggest that it is late))
I'm fine. I am getting over an illness. But I have been in bed the past week. I have no idea what the time is.
It's um...kind of late. You said you were ill? Did you go see Doctor Kia?
No, it was an illness I had had before. I knew how to take care of it. So where have you been? If you don't mind me asking.
I was um....in the teachers' lounge for a bit.
Teal looks worried about something.
Moonlight tilts her head in concern. Is something bothering you Teal? You look pretty shaken up...
uh...I'm just a bit on edge about....something. :s
Moonlight looks a bit annoyed. Are you hiding something from me? Is it that big of a secret? Moonlight looks like she is about to say more but she bends over and has a fit of coughing.
N-no it's not a secret... >.<
Are you sure your okay? :(
Cough! F-fine! Cough! If it isn't a secret then why can't you tell me?
I-it's not that I can't...I just don't want to...um....alarm you or anything. :s
Alarm me? I've been in my dorm doing no magic for the past week. Using a simple spell would alarm me! I think I can handle whatever this is. After all, I AM an adventurer, aren't I?
Your an adventurer? o.O
I didn't know that.
Cough! Yes, I have been all over Equestria. I even- okay, that's getting off subject. What is it that's bothering you?
Okay...
um....
Someponies have....noticed some kind of...demon activity here at the school....and....
demons really don't like me. >.<
Moonlight seems a bit confused. Demon activity? like, a demon here at the school? And they don't like you... It seems that she hasn't grasped eveything.
I-I don't really know but I'm very scared about it. :s
I don't wanna come across the demon but I can't just leave the school until it's gone.
Would there be some way to quickly find and exterminate the demon?
um...maybe...you'd have to ask Nova. He uh...knows about them.
Um, okay. I guess. Could you maybe help me find him? I'm still not feeling very well...
um...sure.
(I'd feel better being around another pony too)
Ryo is slupmed in his room the door is shut and is in darkness again
Kai is looking around for Nova
((it apears there has been a minor time skip am i correct))
((I don't know I guess it's just late.))
Moonlight smiles at Teal So where to?
hmm...at this hour, we should try Nova's dorm. It's near mine, come on.
Teal heads to the teachers' dorms.
After taking a nap Nova was at the schoolyard again.
He is busy with writing down something.
Moonlight closely follows Teal, having never been to that part of the building.
Kai wonders about on the ground floor and looks out the window to see Nova "ah there he is right" Kai heads out to the schoolyard
Teal and Moonlight reach Nova's dorm, Teal knocks.
Moonlight looks around nervously. There doesn't seem to be anything wrong with the place, but the teacher's dorm feels weird.
Kai walks up to Nova "Hello there Nova"
Teal, are you sure nova is in here?
Teal knocks again and waits.
I don't know, let's try looking in his classroom.
Nova closes the small notebook he was writing in as Kai approaches.
Hello. I hope nothing is amiss.
Teal and Moonlight enters Nova's classroom.
He's not here either? Where could he be?
I think we should check outside. I need some fresh air anyway.
Okay, we'll look outside.
Teal guides Moonlight to the outside.
As Moonlight walks outdoors she takes a deep breath. That's much better.
Yeah...some fresh air is nice. ^-^
"No there wasnt anypony by my office earlyer after the back out, but you still havent told me what actuly happened"
Sorry about that. I was kinda tired when it was over so i took a nap. Anyway. It was a distraction stunt by the Ministry of Changeling Threat Detection
Their Majesties' Agents are investigating recent demonic activity at the Academy.
I guess we both know what they have noticed.
Kai looks up towards the classrooms "Ryo... so that explans why he was acting weird earlyer, but what was wrong with Teal he looked realy shaken up back in the teachers lounge"
((just a warning im going to be missing for about 1/2 an hour be back soon))
I don't know why but he is scared of demons... and ghosts... and undead.
Teal walks around the outside of the school looking for Nova with Moonlight.
((back again sorry Dr Who took my atention))
"Oh I guess that does explane it, Im assuming he doent know about Chaos right"
Moonlight spotted Nova and galloped over to him. Nova! Teal and I have been looking for you everywhere! We wanted to talk to you about, um, demon activity... Moonlight slows down as she sees Kai. Hello, would you be Kai?
Teal followed Moonlight over to Nova and Doctor Kia.
He drops his ears when Moonlight brings up the word "demon"
Are you okay Teal? Moonlight looks at Teal's ears with concern.
uh..yeah. I'm...fine.... :s
Moonlight turns away from Nova for a second. Teal, why ARE you so scared of demons?
>.<
I was possessed by one, then almost sacrificed to the same demon and left paralyzed for several days.
Quote from: Ryo_D_Disk on 2012 Sep 22, 15:23:52
((back again sorry Dr Who took my atention))
"Oh I guess that does explane it, Im assuming he doent know about Chaos right"
I doubt that. He may be smart in his own way and a good pony when it comes to making friends but magic is one of the few fields he has trouble with.
No need to worry.
Moonlight looks shocked. Oh! Teal! I'm sorry! I didn't know! You know, once I got a bit too close to Cerberus, the three headed dog, and he chased me down and bit me. Now, I'm afraid of dogs.
((Semi-true story. When I was a toddler I was chased and bitten by a big black dog. I have been terrified ever since.))
((I got bit in the face by a dog when I was a baby, I got a scar from it. I don't like dogs either >.<))
I'm sorry to hear that happened to you. :(
Well, I'm sorry to hear what happened to you. >.< Lets talk to Nova, okay?
((You mean that I'm not alone in the world of traumatic dog-related experiences?)) :')
((Nope :') *hugs))
Okay... Teal nods in agreement.
Moonlight takes a deep breath and turns to Nova. Okay Nova. We were looking for you to ask you a demon-related question.
Melody was drinking some coffee in her class, waiting for her class to start.
((Ill wait for more ponies to rp my class))
Quote from: Moonlight Paradise on 2012 Sep 23, 12:16:58
Moonlight takes a deep breath and turns to Nova. Okay Nova. We were looking for you to ask you a demon-related question.
Nova turned to them.
A demon related question? Go ahead.
Kai smiles "Deamons certainly seem to be a populer topic today"
Teal was wondering, since you are the expert on this kind of thing, if there was any way that you could find and quickly get rid of the demon. Teal is, um, very uncomfortable around demons.
That depends on the kind of demon. Just as there are differences with animals there are different kinds of demons.
As long as you don't know what kind of demon you are looking for how about i give you something so you will be warned when one is nearby?
Kai looks akwardly and pulls Nova to one side "is that a good idea you already know what it will react to, and if they cach a wif of this then there will be trouble" Kai says quietly to Nova
Yes! Yes please!
Nova whispers to kai.
Please do not make the mistake to underestimate my abilities. Leave it to me.
He turns to teal.
I can make you something like that but it will take some time. Can you wait one day?
um...I-I think so. :s
"alright then magic is not my area to mess in, id just rather not bring atention to the school"
Good. Can you do me a favor in return and bring me some Glowing dust from the academy shop? I have the rest but i don't have any glowdust left.
Okay, I think I got enough bits for that.
Teal turns and heads back inside and to the academy store.
"I supose i should head back to my office but Im going to check on Ryo first"
Meet me at my room later.
He turned to Kai.
Do you have any other questions? As you can see i have some work to do.
Teal walks the halls cautiously.
"No i think I can gather the situation for now I shall catch up with you later" Kai starts to head back to the main building and to Ryo's class room
Shard walks towards Melody's classroom.
(( It is Melody, right?))
Nova left to his dorm and went into his room.
Teal reaches the academy shop and purchases some glowdust. He heads to the teachers' dorm and knocks on Nova's door.
Quote from: PPBG on 2012 Sep 23, 13:22:23
Shard walks towards Melody's classroom.
(( It is Melody, right?))
((yes))
She drank half the coffee cup and let the rest on her desk.
Kai bangs on Ryos classroom door "Ryo I know your in there open up" there is no responce but the room is in darkness
Nova opens the door.
Hi there. Do you have the glowdust?
Yeah, I got it.
Teal holds up a brown bag that has a glow inside it.
Good. Wait a minute.
Nova closed the door and some noises can be heard from inside.
o.O
Teal stands at the door and leans on the wall.
He sighs waiting and kicks the wall a couple times. :\
Moonlight followed Teal around but he had seemed to have lost all interest in her. Teal! Hey! Teal! Are you listening? Ever since we went to the store you have been ignoring me! Moonlight let out a sigh and went silent again. At least her friend was happy.
Teal shakes his head and looks at Moonlight and lets out a short scream before realizing it was her.
Sorry! >A<
I'm really on edge! :'(
Ryo opens the door "What do you want Kai its late" Ryo is wearing an eyepatch over his right eye
"Ryo what are you doing here so late you should be in the dorms"
"I didnt wish to scare Teal any further Kai so i shall remain here for now, im fine you should return to your office"
Ryo walks out his room and moves down the corridor
"Ill be fine im getting some air for now"
Kai looks worryed but walks away back to his office
"sigh theres no helping him sometimes, he should learn its not always his fault"
Moonlight looks at Teal sadly and talks in a soothing voice. You shouldn't be scared, Teal. Nova is going to help you, and I will be here for you, too. You have friends surrounding you!
I know....but...I had friends around when the demon attacked and....it didn't...I'm just unsure if I'll be okay if it finds me. >.<
Nova came out of his room.
I'd take cover if i where you.
He closed the door and moved away from it.
Moonlight feels a gloomy a Teal, knowing that if the demon really does attack, there might not be much she can do about it. It's okay, Teal. If the demon does show up, I will have to get through me first!
Nova? Nova what do you mean take cover?! o_o
Teal darts away from Nova's door.
Moonlight slowly backs up. Nova...?
A explosion comes out of his room and sends his door flying.
*Sigh* And i was so sure the door would hold out. Ah well. At least the room is still okay.
:I
Nova your room exploded! What happened in their!
Nothing special. Don't worry about it.
Nova walks into the remains of his room.
Teal sighs and follows Nova into his room.
Moonlight followed Nova, looking very shaken.
The seals in the coridor begin to glow like a warning light and begin to repair some of the damage
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"hmm the protection seal activated I wonder whats going on" Ryo closes his eyes "the dorms drat my vision seals dont work there" Ryo starts to run in that direction
Nova comes out of his room and hooves something to teal.
Here. This will help.
(http://wiki.scouts.ca/English/images/6/65/Beads.png)
Is this the...thing...that's gonna tell me when demons are near?
(Oh no) Vick thought while above them in the celeing.
Moonlight eyes it with mistrust. How exactly will that help?
Correct. They will move and make noises on their own when a demon is nearby. Just keep it with you.
((Well Vick IS a Demon.... yeah.... LET IT RING! ovO))
Well, I guess you won't need my help anymore. See ya later! Moonlight starts walking in the direction of her room.
((VIck did you message Nova like you said you would?))
oh, okay.
Teal takes the charm from Nova.
((they only react to real demons. Not to you vick.))
Ryo walks down the teachers dorm hallway towards Novas room
((Yes We did ^-^))
((And very well Nova))
Vick flashes open one eye, he begins to feel safe again and headed for a vent so that he wouldn't dammage school property.
As ryo approaches the beads... do nothing.
Nova looks to him.
Hi there.
Do you hear something moving above us? o_o
Moonlight keeps heading for her dorm, hoping Teal will be alright. She stops as she sees Ryo rushing towards her.
Vick froze.
Moonlight follows Ryo back to Teal and Nova to see what's going on. What happened?
"Good evening all of you care to explane that" Ryo now with a eyepach covering his right eye points to the active protection seals
Vicks scampers to the vent and takes a rest there. "Whoo~" He moans in relief
Teal stares up at the ceiling. o_o
Mind if i explain that later?
Ryo facehoofs a bit and messes up his mane "sigh as long as your all alright thats all that matters I guess, just please dont make explotions anymore tonight"
Care to explain that? Moonlight points toward Ryo's eyepatch. What did you do to your eye?
I-I think some sleep would be good for me. >.<
Teal heads into his room, closes the door, then jumps into his bed and curls under the sheets.
"uur dont worry its nothing to consern yourself with" Ryo gives an akward smile "its just somthing in my eye is all"
I'll go to sleep as well.
Nova heads of to someplace in the academy.
((Good night))
Okay... well, goodnight everypony... Moonlight walks back to the student dorms and lays down in her bed.
Vick growls and breaks the vent with a strong hoof. He pops his head out and looks around hoping he's in a janator room or something. (he's not).
Nopony is there so he gathers himslef, lands on the floor and sets off to his dorm as fast as he can.
Ryo and Kai return to there rooms to sleep
Moonlight is terribly worried about how Teal is holding up. At first she can't go to sleep, but eventually the after effects of her sickness kick in and she falls into a very deep sleep.
Teal has nightmares, memories while he sleeps.
Vick get some synergy and has simular dreams
Ryo Doenst sleep well his mind arguing with a horible dark cackle in his mind
with itself Kai sleeps fine
Shard yawned.
[glow=navy,2,300]( Well, it's getting late so...)[/glow]
He walks back to his dorm.
(( Since it turned to night with one class to the day? A 'time glitch' of sorts?))
Moonlight woke up in a cold sweat. Her fever was high again and her sickness was probably back. She lay back down shivering and fell asleep again. A few minutes later she woke up, this time screaming.
Teal wakes up in the night like Moonlight did, with a short scream. He pants and gets out of bed, digs out a pony doll from his bag and walks into the halls with the doll and Nova's charm.
Moonlight quickly got out of bed and galloped as fast as she could to Teal's room. She had a bad feeling about him. Still feeling sick, she quickly got a headache and in the darkness everything was fuzzy and blurry, but she kept moving. She had finally reached Teal's room when she bumped into a wall.
Teal hears Moonlight bump into a wall and gasps in fear, he hugs the doll and heads into the teachers' lounge and makes himself something to drink.
((time to solve the time alrarthim after the one lesson the blackout occured so its possible some lessons were canseld due to it then it became evening then of course now its night))
(( Okay... Thanks for making sense!))
Shard walked through the corridors... still.
[glow=navy,2,300]( Why can't I ever find my way!?)[/glow]
Vick awakes from the noises outside his dorm and continues to the door to investigate.
He opens the door to lots of sounds. He clears his throut and walks though the hallways looking for some company.
Moonlight hears Teal gasp, but she can't see anything. She drags herself over to his door and starts tapping on it. Teal? Eventually she opens his door and walks inside, but she is too tired to realize that he is not there. She can't imagine how high her fever must be, so she feels for his bed, makes sure that he isn't in it, and falls asleep again.
Vick's normal hunger kicked in and he decided to do to the Teachers' lounge for some tea.
Shard looks in his saddlebags for the map Teal gave him. :l
[glow=navy,2,300]( Really!?)[/glow]
He stumbles into the teachers lounge.
Teal is sitting in the teacher's lounge with a cup of tea and staring at the door with his doll on his shoulder and the charm on the table. o_o
He's too scared to do anything but sip his tea.
Vick burst in fully awake and unknowing of who was inside.
"Hm?" Vick expressed looking at Teal stare at him, grasping a doll some charms and a mug of tea.
Teal jumps when Vick burst through the door and falls backwards in his chair and drops his tea.
Vick darted up to him in worry and helps him up
"You ok buddy?" He said softly.
Vick you scared me half to death! >A<
Teal gets up and hugs the doll tight. >.<
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Moonlight sleeps on the floor of Teal's room for a while before her temperature lowers and she wakes up. Realizing that Teal is not there, she walks out of his room and sits outside, having no idea where he is.
"Sorry" he said in pity for his friend. He walked over to get some paper towels and clean up.
He notices Teal's doll
"Hey, that looks like Driftless" Vick smiles while wipping up the tea.
It does, I got it from a pony a long time ago.
Teal sits down in a chair and hugs it tighter.
"Hmhm" Vick giggles
(We never seen this part of Teal; the terrified Teal we mean) Vick says in his mind and finished cleaning up.
He pours 2 mugs for Himself and Teal.
"Here" Vick says lightly putting the mug infront of him and then the sugar.
Teal takes the mug and puts some sugar in it and stirs it.
Thank you.
"Welcome" he says and takes the sugar now and puts many many scoops in.
Teal sips his tea.
um...thank you for being here with me. I've been...uneasy lately. :s
Vick stirs his tea
"Was it the pitch dark?" Vick asked wanting to know.
um....sort of....
"And us?" Vick asked not wanting to hear the answer.
((Vick is normally colored now :3))
.....weren't helping.
"Yeah..." Vick answered "Again sorry, We were just exploring and didn't see you... in front us us..."
It's...okay...I thought you were something stalking me. :s
"Yeah... Oh and about his Changeling Demonic Activity what do you know about that, We sorta baild last time We were here." Vick asked wanting to help.
CHANGELING demonic activity? Vick...I don't wanna talk about demons. :s
"Oh right." Vick looks away drinking his tea and not wanting to scare Teal anymore that he is.
"Just be ready for our class" Vick blurts out. and quickly keeps quiet hoping not to scare him anymore.
Your class?
Vick didn't want to say
"Uh" Vick turns to Teal
"Its about Changelings" Vick squeaked >.<
((Yes We do have premission))
oh....I could stop in for that. :)
"Hm?" Vick opens his eyes in suprise
"Really?" He lights up happily
Yeah, it'd be nice to know more about changelings.
"Ok" ^-^
"But if anything bothers you, you may leave. Still you'd need to knock one out if you ever find one" Vick says and felt confortable again.
((Remember, Teal is a con man for Vick, only Teal has a lot more freedom that the others. in other words; Vick won't order you around.))
um...okay...I think I'm gonna head back to my room now...
"Ok. see ya." Vick said and drank more Tea.
Bye Vick.
Teal gets up and leaves his half empty tea cup behind and starts walking back to his room hugging his Driftless doll.
He finds Moonlight outside his room.
Moonlight? o.O
Huh? Moonlight looks up at Teal. Oh, sorry Teal. I was daydreaming, or, nightdreaming, or whatever. I got sick again and woke up in the night. I heard a scream so I came to see if you were okay and I ran into a wall. What are you up for?
I had nightmares... >.<
I think I did too, but I'm still not sure why I woke up. All of this talk about demons has made me paranoid, Teal.
Me too...
Teal clutches his Driftless doll tighter.
Moonlight sees the doll. Is that a doll? Who is it of?
oh, this? It's of Driftless, one of my oldest friends. He taught me how to fly. :')
Awww, that's sweet. Moonlight gets up and steps away from Teal's door. I should probably go to bed now, but I don't know if I can.
You could....sleep with me if you want. I don't know if I can sleep either. :s
You would let me do that? :(
I'd...welcome it. :)
Well then that would be lovely. I would feel much safer with a friend.
Me too, come on. Let's get to bed and try to get some sleep. :)
Teal enters his dorm room.
Moonlight follows him in, and shuts the door behind herself.
Here, I'll get out the extra blankets and pillows.
Teal goes to the closet and gets out a blanket and a pillow.
Moonlight looked over everything in the room. It's really nice in here, Teal.
Thank you, most of it belongs to the school but some of it's mine.
You can see pictures on the walls, Pictures of Teal with friends and other pictures of beautiful scenery.
Teal puts the blanket and pillow on the bed.
Moonlight lets out a yawn. I think it's time we lay down.
Yeah...
Teal gets into the bed and curls up under a blanket with his head on a pillow.
((not sounding funny saying this or to cut you off but should we timeskp to morning in a moment unless there is somting else we need to do at night other than saying goodnight))
((Yeah, sorry. I didn't mean to hold you guys up but Moonlight seemed like she was waiting. I wanted Teal to fall asleep in the teachers' lounge but I didn't wanna leave her out))
Moonlight puts her head on the other pillow, and soon she is fast asleep.
((Timeskip time))
Teal falls asleep.
(Timeskip!)
Teal wakes up the next morning. He uncurls slowly and yawns, then sits up in the bed and rubs his eyes.
((not at all It just seemed that things were slowing down a bit so I thought we should move the time but i dont want to cut you off))
THE NEXT MORNING ovO
Ryo gets up still looking rough from last night checking in a mirror under his eyepach looking shoked then puts it back on
Kai is up early and heads to the Dining room
Moonlight wakes up a few minutes after Teal. Good morning Teal. Do you want to go get some breakfast?
Teal looks at Moonlight and smiles.
Yeah, let's go get something to eat.
Moonlight walks down the hall to the dining room. She meets Kai on the way. Good morning, Doctor!
Teal follows Moonlight down the hall, his Driftless doll on his head.
Goodmorning Doctor Kai. ^-^
"Good morning how are you both" Kai smiles
I'm good, I managed to get some good sleep last night.
"thats good to hear how about you there Moonlight did you have a plesent night"
Yes, I did. It was the best night I've had in a while. Have you talked to Ryo about his eye? He told me that it wasn't any of my business, but I can't help worrying about him.
"no I havent yet he seemed fairly shaken up last night I guess everything finaly got to him,he even pushing me to one side but the morning zombie will probaly apear soon"
Teal giggles hearing morning Zombie. His doll falls off his head and he picks it up and puts it back on.
"Im assuming your heading for breakfast correct so shall head in, I think I may need to get the zombies drink before he runs into others"
Ryo is stumbeling out of his room and moving towards the dining hall
Well I guess I'll have to talk to him then. If he hasn't told the Doctor what is up...
Yeah, let's go get some food.
Teal continues onward to the dining hall.
Teal Moonlight and Kai sit down in the dining hall with there disired morning dish ((hope thats alright to say)) Kai has a cup of tea and another hot drink infront of him
((fine with me))
Teal has a plate of strawberries and vegetables. With a strawberry juice box. He eats.
Moonlight takes a cup of tea and sits down at the table, looking for Ryo.
Kai checks the time "5,4,3,2 aaaand 1"
as Kai counts down Ryo stumbles in the room his mane covering his face as he sits down infront of Kai not even paying atention to anything else "Goodmorning Ryo" Kai passes the drink forward
Good morning! Moonlight eyes his eyepatch.
Teal giggles at Ryo.
Goodmorning messy head.
Ryo grones a bit "morning" Ryo drinks his coffee in one go
"Im afraid you will have to excuse him he isnt exactly a morning pony but give him a moment he will realise shortly"
Okay.
Teal goes back to eating.
((Got to go I may be back on later))
There is a muffled boom from the dormitories. Cloudy picks herself off the floor and surveys the mess in her room.
"Well, that wasn't the right spell." She begins repairing her belongings.
Vick walks into the dining hall with a box held in his wing.
He flies up onto [insert anything he can sit on and drink] and opens the box.
Teal finishes eating his strawberries and vegetables and drinks his juice box.
Ryo wakes up properly "uurgh hu oh hey Teal and Moonlight to how are you"
"Its about time Ryo honestly sort yourself out"
"meh im not teaching yet so its fine"
I'm good Ryo, thank you for asking. ^-^
How are you?
"Im good just a bit tired still didnt sleep well long night the explotion didnt help" Ryo smiles
Explosion? What explosion?
"the one Nova made last night, he's lucky I managed to cover up the damage the head would have been realy annoyed by that if he found out the door exploded"
Vick takes out a foam cup and drinks some strawberry juice through a straw. He smiled and shut his eyes as he drank.
oh yeah, THAT explosion. x3
Vick drank half of it in one gulp and looked down at the others listen for simple entertainment.
"Its fine no pony was hurt one second" Ryo's left eye glows light blue and a disenbodyed voice wispers to Vick
"You can come down and join us if you wish Vick"
Yeah, but maybe he could've told us it was gonna explode. That made my heart stop for a moment!
Vick put done his cup and slamed down with a loud smash
"Magic or just a strong mind?" Vick asked looking at Ryo.
O:
Teal falls backwards out of his chair from Vick slamming down.
Cloudy enters the canteen and buys a bagel with tulips in it. She gets herself a glass of apple juice and leans against a pillar.
"haha It scared me also my servalace doenst allow vision in the dorms so I had to run there after it activated"
disenbodyed voice wispers to Vick "Survalace seals my freind I can sence you within them and use them to talk to you also"
Shard wanders to the cafeteria. He looks around.
Teal gets back into his seat.
Vick! Stop doing that! >A<
"My apologys Teal this time it was my fault I was messing around"
"Ryo honestly there is a time and a place to shadow wisper"
Shadow whisper? What?
Shard walks and looks over at Cloudy, [glow=navy,2,300]" Good morning."[/glow]
"Sorry Teal. And thanks for the enlightment" Vick flies up to the thing he was sitting on and continues to drink the red liquid from the foam cup.
"Morning Mr. Shard, how are you?"
[glow=navy,2,300]" I am well, thank you. How are you?"[/glow]
Can you guys just stop with the slamming stuff?
"Somewhat singed, a spell I was practicing went awry."
"The shadow whisper is trick he uses from his seals like his vision ability since there based on shadow magic it allows him to talk to ponies privately "
Ryo's left eye glows and a disembodied voice whispers to teal
"Bla Bla Bla Kai is giving the boring version but yes only you can hear this right now "
"RYO your eyes are glowing I can tell your using it "
"Pfff your no fun in the mornings "
"funny you're not around for most mornings"
"Sorry Teal!~" Vick called from above
"Big habbit!~" Vick yelled and drank his drink dry.
:o
Okay...I get shadow whisper now but this is silly.
"Tell us about it" Vick called down and threw his cup in the trash can on the other side of the room.
[glow=navy,2,300]" Hmmph, not that I haven't been burned before... Anyways, my friend, Kyslu, is here. You will get to meet him next class."[/glow] Shard smiled.
"Yes unfortunalty he does enjoy messing around with his tricks"
Ryo grumbles "its only because i dont get to use them often seriouly these things take time to set up"
"Leave us to our thoughts" Vick said and fluttered down for Teals sake
"Please"
Hey again Vick. ^-^
"The dragon? Is there any particular protocols I should follow when meeting with him? Should I offer him a gift?"
"Hi" Vick replies warmly.
Vick why do you hang on the ceiling so much? It's weird. o.O
"My apologys then Vick thought you might like the company I didnt mean to scare you"
((Do any of you enjoy the blue? We are starting to use it but don't want to if it has no effect (:))
"Nah, just don't like our mind tampered with. See ya, We got to go plan the diagrams, dummies, and Weapons." Vick said and troted off
(Bye >.<)
Bye Vick!
[glow=navy,2,300]" Yes, the dragon. We will practice how to approach a dragon in the field, but, if you mess up, the stakes are not nearly so great. He is my friend and does know some pony-speak. I assure you he won't attack you."[/glow] ^-^
"Okay, that's good to know. Isn't Kyslu a frost dragon?"
So, how did your class go Ryo?
"It went reasonably well the flame test worked and I gave my warning about Dark energys and dangers of uncontroled magic, how was the Swimming lessons"
Very good! The students understood and quickly picked up everything I was teaching them! :D
[glow=navy,2,300]" Yep, Draco orientalis martimus. A lung-like frost dragon."[/glow]
(( I wish I could scan in my drawing to show you what he looks like.))
"Good to hear it apears we have some real talent this year"
Kai smiles sipping at his tea
"though there is a consern when more staff has visited my office than students and its been an odd begining of the summester this year"
Really? How many patients have come into your office Kai?
((Now I want to see that picture. I'm imagining a very crystalline looking lung, but without the horns))
"The books I've read on dragons haven't mentioned that species."
"Not many this idiot" Pointing at Ryo "has been in after he power drained himself, Nova was in with a few injurys and I beleve the elemetal teacher was in also apart from that nothing much a few students trying to pull fake sickness tricks but nothing serious"
Wow, not looking good for the teacher's this year. :\
Kai laughs a bit "no not realy oh well a long time to go lets hope the numbers stay low"
Ryo grumbels "Its wasnt my fault I was distracted during the seal change somepony was talking to me"
I hope the numbers stay low too Kai. :)
I can break the laws of physics *grows horn* can I join now?
Shard grins, [glow=navy,2,300]" Not many go that far north... and live. And never mind live, but to see that species... They aren't that obvious in their surroundings. "[/glow]
(( He has horns but they are more like icy spikes... or at least, they look like it. They are actually semi transparent protein that reflects light similarly to polar bear fur, giving it an almost white appearance when there is skin underneath the scales. When there isn't anything under the protein, like in the case of spikes, it will look clear-ish. He has fluff[fur] too.))
"Well, I best go revise for my next lesson. Bye Mr. Shard!"
Cloudy heads back to her room.
((Goodnight everypony))
Teal gets up from his seat and stretches, then starts walk to the exit of the cafeteria.
Ryo heads to his classroom and Kai to his office
((Im also going to say good night for its 2am here and my logic is failng me))
(( Bye everypony, who has left and who hasn't, as I am going. Bye!))
Shard eats the berries he had in his saddlebags.
Revising in her room, Cloudy Zenith rolls over and falls off her bed.
((What time is it in the game?))
((Ding Dong the time is 9:36 am why that exact time no idea but oh well))
Ryo takes somthing out of his room and wonders round the halls again
Shard walks towards the office. He arrives there, grabs a map, and walks back to his classroom.
Teal walks the halls, just casually.
Shard turns the corner and sees Teal, [glow=navy,2,300]" Hello, Teal."[/glow]
Hello Shard. ^-^
What are you doing?
[glow=navy,2,300]" Just walking back to my classroom... And trying to figure out this school. :P You?"[/glow]
I was just wandering around, do you want some help? I got a school map.
[glow=navy,2,300]" No thank you, I also have a map but..."[/glow]
Shard remembers something.
[glow=navy,2,300]" Do you know why Nova doesn't like dragons?"[/glow]
I didn't know Nova didn't like dragons in the first place. :o
Why do you ask?
[glow=navy,2,300]" Well, he gave me a rather quick answer when I asked him if he wanted to meet one..."[/glow]
What did he say?
Ryo is just randomly roaming the halls
Nova was in the Academy's Library. He was sleeping on the bookshelves and managed to stay unnoticed.
Cloudy heads to the library to return her books.
Nove moved a bit in his sleep. Some noise comes from the shelf he is sleeping on.
((hmm...who else enjoys sleeping in tight spaces? ovO Oh yeah, Lary))
Cloudy enter the library and puts her books into the drop box. She goes to the shelves and starts looking for more books.
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2012 Sep 24, 19:27:07
((hmm...who else enjoys sleeping in tight spaces? ovO Oh yeah, Lary))
((From what i guess he would sleep in the shelves. I am sleeping ON it))
Cloudy Zenith starts to browse the aisle.
Something falls down from someplace high and lands on the other side of the Bookshelf Cloudy is at. It was kinda big.
"Huh?" Cloudy walks around to the other side of the bookcase.
Nova was the thing that fell. He is awake now and stands up.
That's the last time i slept somewhere up high... for a while.
"Hello Sir, are you ok?"
huh?
Nova turns around and sees cloudy.
Oh. Good morning. Yeah i'm fine. You would be surprised how many times this happens to me.
"Okay. So what will we most likely cover in the next lesson I have with you?"
That depends on the students. Have you been practicing the light orb spell?
"Yes. It's come in handy."
Then there is nothing to worry about. We will advance from that point and learn some basic illusions, not just spells.
"Are there any books you would suggest?"
Hmm... Not really. I could only suggest that you read a good fantasy story. Imagination is what fuels Illusions remember?
"That sounds good, I'm going to head to the fiction section then, bye Nova"
Cloudy Zenith wanders off to a set of bookcases labeled "High Fantasy".
Ryo walks into the libary and heads to the shelves labed antiant litriture
(since i am here i might as well...)
Nova goes to a table and takes a seat. He took a small book out of his vest. It changed size and became big. He began reading.
Ryo lifts out a few books and takes an old and dusty tome from behind them the title on the book is written in an old language
Ryo takes the book and sits in a corner of the libary
Darling shifts around in her office looking for something to do.
Kai leans back in his chair "you know Darling since theres not much to do at this moment why dont you take a look round the school its realy nice in the morning" Kai sips at a cup of tea he made for himself
Darling yawns
I guess I could....Oh wait! Darling takes out a clip board and a pie of paper
I could go and draw things! (This will be important later)
She walks out and goes down a hall.
[glow=navy,2,300]"He just said 'no' multiple times... It was probably nothing... "[/glow]
(( Memory is wrong but only slightly. ))
oh...
Teal smiles
I'd like to meet a dragon.
[glow=navy,2,300]" Do you want to now?"[/glow]
Sure! I'd love to.
Teal leans close to Shard and whispers I have a sister who's a water dragon. :]
[glow=navy,2,300]( That doesn't make sense or is that just me?)[/glow]
Shard smiles, [glow=navy,2,300]" There is a meadow about fifteen minutes away from the school... Kyslu is there. Let's go."[/glow] He starts walking toward the door to the schoolyard.
Okay, sounds good. :)
Teal follows Shard.
Shard exits the school and walks to the meadow. A large dragon sits in the meadow.
"ava'yorn, wux dronilnra creolna?"
[glow=navy,2,300]" ...Axun. Remember what species you are talking to!"[/glow]
"Yes... Hello."
Teal smiles.
Hello, that was dragon speak right? I actually know it. :)
[glow=navy,2,300]" Even if you do, he should practice."[/glow]
The dragon grumbles. " Very true. Your name?"
Teal. It's nice to meet you. ^-^
" Kyslu. It is nice to meet you too."
So, what kind of dragon are you?
" I am a frost dragon... a subspecies of lung that lives in the north."
hmm...that's very neat. I always wanted to go to the north, sometimes I can feel the melted but still cool snow from the north on my ears.
" On your ears?" Kyslu repeated uncertainly.
Shard watched from the edge of the field. Shard was interested in this topic also.
oh. Right, well I love water a lot. I've spent so much time with water that I can actually feel the water in the air, most well in my ears.
Cloudy finds a book and sits down on a bench.
((Bye, got to sleep))
" That is a interesting ability."
[glow=navy,2,300]" Indeed. Is that ability hereditary or... what?"[/glow]
(( Goodnight Void!))
Nope! It's developed! Unless your asking if it might pass on to any kids I have...I don't know.
[glow=navy,2,300]" Neat."[/glow]
But...it could also be because I have half my sister's heart. She's a water dragon and for some reason, we were born at the exact same time and it caused half her heart to bind with mine. x3
[glow=navy,2,300]" That is very, uh, different. But awesome, nonetheless."[/glow]
(( I have to go... Goodnight Teal!))
(Goodnight!)
Yep! It is awesome! I have dragon nephews! :D
Cloudy Zenith lounges on a sofa in the library reading "Kingdom of Glass".
(( Continue? Then we can get back to class or whatever.))
((Eyeep if everypony wants to continue then we shall to be honest im not sure why we stoped at this point exacty))
Ryo takes the old book and slams it looking slightly annoyed then he gets up carying the book towards one of the tables
(( ...Teal? Oh, and Ryo, my character has yet to meet yours so... ovO)
((oh right, the dragon. I forgot))
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2012 Sep 24, 21:30:05
(Goodnight!)
Yep! It is awesome! I have dragon nephews! :D
((^ last post of mine))
((yea i must resolve that issue at some point but Im curently in the libary with void and nova))
Cloudy is deeply immersed in her book. She startles a little bit at the thump, but then continues reading.
(( It's okay. I just want to wrap this meeting up so our characters can continue.))
[glow=navy,2,300]" That's cool. I'm not related to any dragons but I still like several that I've met."[/glow] Shard looks at Kyslu and smiles.
(( Okay.))
What's it like in the north? Where you come from? Are their lots of frozen lakes?
" No ...lakes. Ocean." :D " Um, icebergs, mountains, and snow."
((changed my post, go ahead and edit yours! ^-^))
((Okay.))
[glow=navy,2,300]" Yes... no lakes. He lives in the Frozen North most of the time."[/glow]
(( And south, but that's the migration destination. Prefers north.))
So, it's all just snow then? That's interesting. I wonder where all the snow comes from if theirs no water....the ocean?
[glow=navy,2,300]" Well, more ice then snow but since there aren't that many pegasi up there, certain dragons make clouds and snow."[/glow]
Really? Dragons control the weather up north? That's cool to know!
[glow=navy,2,300]" Yea. I would advise not to get on their bad side. There are a few towns up there with pegasi that control the weather, but too far out of town is dragon territory... And yet it is not very likely you will run into many dragons if you go there. Well, at least, they will see you but you, most likely, will not see them."[/glow]
oh, so most dragons are really friendly to ponies?
[glow=navy,2,300]" Uh, no... um, most won't bother you unless you bother them... Like bees. "[/glow]
[glow=navy,2,300]( Unless they just have a grudge against ponies...)[/glow]
oh, I get it now. That makes sense.
So...can I ask why your here?
(( Who?))
((The dragon of course, sorry if that was Shard talking, your text speech is too similar to tell the difference between!))
(( Oh, okay, sorry! X3 I find 'steel blue' and 'light cyan with navy glow' quite different... Whatever.))
" Shard wanted me to come for his class to help teach...?"
[glow=navy,2,300]" Yup."[/glow]
oh! So you two are friends? :D
[glow=navy,2,300]" Yes. We are. Kyslu and I have known each other for over ten years."[/glow]
Kyslu nods.
(( Assuming unicorns can live that long. We know Granny Smith is over 200 years old.))
((haha, maybe all ponies live super long times? lol Could be cause of magic))
10 years, I've only known my dragon relatives for 6 years. :)
(( About how old is Teal, in human equivalent?))
((I don't ever try to work out human/equestria years in comparison. Teal is 19 years old......EVER))
((I'm not definite, but as a sentient species it is likely that ponies will live roughly the same amount of time as a human))
(( Niiiice. I try to say human equivalent... even though that is what is assumed. ))
Shard smirks,[glow=navy,2,300]" I am also a bit older than you."[/glow]
(( A bit Shard!? Sixteen years maybe!?))
(( Void, then how do you explain Granny Smith being 200+ years old? I say magic!))
((Yeah, magic ovO Also, Teal will live 1000 years. Go ahead, ask me ovO))
So how old is Kyslu?
((Teal has half a dragon heart from his sister. And yes, magic.))
Cloudy finishes her book and gets another one.
" Um, I'm, uh... Fourty three."
Your fourty three? Wow you look much younger than that!
" Hmm...? Well, thanks." X3 " I..." Kyslu rests in the meadow, lost in thought. " <draconic> I... remember when we were young, and we levitated though the northern skies. The time of carefree happiness...</draconic>" Kyslu sat there with his glassy stare, softly murmuring. Shard murmured in response, "[glow=navy,2,300]<draconic> "Yes, yes, weren't those days so wonderful..." </draconic>[/glow]
How did you learn to speak draconic without having to shout it? My dragon relatives say I have to shout it or it won't come out right...maybe they just have bad hearing? :o
[glow=navy,2,300]"tisvelk nymuer-Um, sounds like bad hearing. Although, pitch may have to do with it. ...I think it comes with an accent, certain species pronounce things more heavily than others, and such."[/glow]
(( No pun intended.))
oh, okay. Let me try....
svanoa juanth ui kyslu?
[glow=navy,2,300]" Axun,"[/glow] Shard says. [glow=navy,2,300]" My class will have a brief note on Draconic, but since it is one of the more difficult languages in Equestria, it will not be too detailed."[/glow]
Kyslu was still glassy eyed, and daydreaming of past times.
(( You Teal and Shard can leave now. Goodnight!))
I see, okay. I think I'll take a nap out here, I'm a little too tired to go back right now.
Teal lies down and curls up. He sleeps.
Vick is getting ready for his class. Shifting papers about and putting up a diagram.
Cloudy Zenith checks the time and sees that a lesson is due to start soon. She hires out the book she was reading and heads out into the corridor.
Vick contiues to scramble around planing his own thoughts.
Cloudy enters the classroom and takes a seat. She pulls out her book and resumes reading until class starts.
((I assume your class is starting soon, Vick?))
((Yep))
Vick froze and looks up and then goes back to the re-ageing and brain storming.
Cloudy observes the diagram over the top of her book. She waits for class to start before she asks for an explanation.
((The diagram is a changeling.))
Vick scrambled around, glanced at cloudy and then paced around waiting for the others.
((Er... I'm so sorry... but... this looks pretty interesting. Can I please join as a student with my OC Mage Heart? Please? :( ))
((It's a jump in. Go ahead.))
Nova is at the schoolyard. He is gathering incredible amounts of mana and even his body is surrounded by it.
Teal is lying flat on his back in the school yard, absorbing the sun's rays and warming up. He looks asleep and happy. ^-^
((It is a jump-in. Just come up with a reason you are starting term a little late (illness or holiday perhaps). The more players the better in my opinion.))
Cloudy waits for class to commence.
((or completly randomly introduce yourself considering we must have random npc teachers and students somewhere it wouldnt be a suprise if some of them became players if you see what i meen))
Ryo takes the tome he was reading and heads to the courtyard to get some air
((please welcome Lui, Spatial Magics teacher ^-^ if anypony wanted to be on the list that isn't, please pm me and I'll add you!))
Dodger walked cautiously into the schoolyard; he was nervous, for one reason being that this was his first day. The second reason, he had been on a business trip with his father and was starting his new career a bit late in the school term.
Hm... I think I'm lost...
Vick is already to teach! ((Going to bed becasue we can see nopony is online))
((Just go about your bussiness))
Mage approached the academy.
"They can help me get stronger right...? I have to get stronger... I just have too!! Besides... you never know when something crazy may happen!! They can definitely help me get stronger... I hope..." thought Mage.
He entered the Academy and then spoke aloud to anypony around who would hear him.
"Hi. My name is Mage Heart. Can somepony please teach me too? I'm sorry I'm late... it's just... I didn't know something like this was even around!! I want to become stronger no matter what!! I have to!! So I can protect my friends and prevent anything bad from happening to them!! Besides... you never know if something crazy is going to happen where the only option is to fight" asked Mage
(( Yeah... didn't know what else to do... >.< ))
Teal had just left the teacher's lounge when he heard Mage speaking out loud in the halls, asking to be teached.
He heads to the front door and waves to him, then trots to him.
Hello there. ^-^
You said you were looking for some teaching? :)
Ryo at the end of the corridor wonders up to the two one eye still coverd ((just stating for sanitys sake sorry i keep hammering this point))
"umm somepony care to explane the shouting its a bit early for that isnt it"
Feather sighed, and a pile of papers puffed into smoke before vanishing into a pipe in the wall. He stood and leaned into the hallway outside the lecture hall.
"Now who might that be? Making a racket in the halls, quite unbecoming of a member of the Royal Academy..." he muttered to himself.
Cloudy Zenith finishes her book and puts it away.
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2012 Oct 02, 13:04:31
Teal had just left the teacher's lounge when he heard Mage speaking out loud in the halls, asking to be teached.
He heads to the front door and waves to him, then trots to him.
Hello there. ^-^
You said you were looking for some teaching? :)
"Er... yes I am. Would you perhaps be somepony who teaches here?" asked Mage
Yes, I am. ^-^
I'm Teal, the swimming teacher! Your probably not looking for swimming lessons though, but you need to take my class anyway. I can help you look for a magic class though, was there one in particular you were interested in?
"Hey Teal whats with all the commotion over here?"
Teal turns and looks to Ryo.
We have a new student!
"ah i see im assuming thats what the shouting was" Ryo looks at the new student "Nerves get the better of you just then, oh well no mater welcome to the acadamy Im Ryo Disk the Dark magic and Shadows teacher nice to make your aquantance"
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2012 Oct 02, 18:09:10
Yes, I am. ^-^
I'm Teal, the swimming teacher! Your probably not looking for swimming lessons though, but you need to take my class anyway. I can help you look for a magic class though, was there one in particular you were interested in?
Quote from: Ryo_D_Disk on 2012 Oct 02, 18:13:08
"Hey Teal whats with all the commotion over here?"
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2012 Oct 02, 18:15:56
Teal turns and looks to Ryo.
We have a new student!
Quote from: Ryo_D_Disk on 2012 Oct 02, 18:20:22
"ah i see im assuming thats what the shouting was" Ryo looks at the new student "Nerves get the better of you just then, oh well no mater welcome to the acadamy Im Ryo Disk the Dark magic and Shadows teacher nice to make your aquantance"
"I'll take whatever class I have to!! Whatever will make me stronger!!" responded Mage to Teal he then looked at Ryo and spoke to him.
"Dark magic? Um... isn't that dangerous? I don't think I know any of
that kind of magic..." asked Mage to Ryo
That's good you'll take my class. ^-^ I recommend you avoid eating at least 30 minutes before you take my class though, I don't wanna have to send you to the clinic for almost drowning.
"well Kai is underworkded Teal" Ryo laughs a bit "but no I wouldnt want to see ponys harmed" Ryo looks back at the student
"Well not knowing is part of what my class is about I teach about methods of controling dark and evil magics as well as teaching some basics of it as well, and even if you cant cast it Knowing about it is better than facing it unprepared"
Ryo smiles
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2012 Oct 02, 18:53:12
That's good you'll take my class. ^-^ I recommend you avoid eating at least 30 minutes before you take my class though, I don't wanna have to send you to the clinic for almost drowning.
"I'll keep that in mind" assured Mage
Quote from: Ryo_D_Disk on 2012 Oct 02, 18:59:21
"well Kai is underworkded Teal" Ryo laughs a bit "but no I wouldnt want to see ponys harmed" Ryo looks back at the student
"Well not knowing is part of what my class is about I teach about methods of controling dark and evil magics as well as teaching some basics of it as well, and even if you cant cast it Knowing about it is better than facing it unprepared"
Ryo smiles
"That's a good point. I'll make sure to pay attention and take notes then" remarked Mage
However, a thought occurred to him and he spoke up again. Asking the question generally so either pony could answer.
"So... when do I start? Or should I just go to class now?" asked Mage
I think we need to know what class is coming up next, my class isn't starting, what about yours Ryo?
"Well last I heard it was the elemental class, though I must say I havent heard much from the teacher recently"
((no but in all seriousness what is the next class and who is running it my note say Its Nala but I havent seen much activity in this RP))
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2012 Oct 02, 23:53:03
I think we need to know what class is coming up next, my class isn't starting, what about yours Ryo?
Quote from: Ryo_D_Disk on 2012 Oct 03, 10:09:28
"Well last I heard it was the elemental class, though I must say I havent heard much from the teacher recently"
((no but in all seriousness what is the next class and who is running it my note say Its Nala but I havent seen much activity in this RP))
"Hmm.... okay. I guess I'll just try to familiarize myself with the layout of this place and where the classes are in the meantime" informed Mage as he then began exploring the academy and doing just that
((Not sure what else to do since apparently no one knows what the next class is... :I ))
Teal trots to catch up with Mage.
Hey wait! How about we show you around? It'll be much easier for you to learn the place from ponies who already know it. :)
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2012 Oct 03, 11:07:16
Teal trots to catch up with Mage.
Hey wait! How about we show you around? It'll be much easier for you to learn the place from ponies who already know it. :)
A sweat drop appeared briefly on the back of Mage Heart's head before disappearing.
"Good point. I'll follow you then?" asked Mage
Yep! Let's start with the classrooms. :)
Teal trots ahead of Mage, leading a path.
"oh it apears things shall truly get intresting around here" Ryo covers one eye "very intresting" he trots out into the school grounds
Nova is in his teaching room. When you peek through the opened door you can see that he is practicing a spell.
He levitates a colorful orb, making it's colors change and making it look like a rainbow-sphere.
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2012 Oct 03, 18:33:54
Yep! Let's start with the classrooms. :)
Teal trots ahead of Mage, leading a path.
Mage simply follows Teal
Teal leads Mage to Nova's room and...
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Oct 03, 18:35:12
Nova is in his teaching room. When you peek through the opened door you can see that he is practicing a spell.
He levitates a colorful orb, making it's colors change and making it look like a rainbow-sphere.
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2012 Oct 03, 18:36:27
Teal leads Mage to Nova's room and...
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Oct 03, 18:35:12
Nova is in his teaching room. When you peek through the opened door you can see that he is practicing a spell.
He levitates a colorful orb, making it's colors change and making it look like a rainbow-sphere.
Mage is in utter awe at the sight in front of him in the classroom.
"Whoa... that's awesome. How does he do that? I wish I could do that..." remarked Mage
You can do it, it's Illusion magic. ^-^
Why don't you go in and speak to him?
A ghost hawk flies from above to Teal and Mage.
Spying on others isn't nice you know?
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2012 Oct 03, 18:38:46
You can do it, it's Illusion magic. ^-^
Why don't you go in and speak to him?
"I don't know... he looks busy..." remarked Mage.
However then...
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Oct 03, 18:39:38
A ghost hawk flies from above to Teal and Mage.
Spying on others isn't nice you know?
"WAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!" screamed Mage as... whatever that was... caught him
completely off guard.
It'd take a minute for him to compose himself...
(( lol ))
It's okay Mage! Your fine, it's just a ghost hawk. ^-^
Teal holds out a hoof for Nova's hawk to land on.
The ghost hawk lands on teals hoof.
Hello. Sorry for scaring you.
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2012 Oct 03, 19:27:39
It's okay Mage! Your fine, it's just a ghost hawk. ^-^
Teal holds out a hoof for Nova's hawk to land on.
"You say that as if this is normal!! I didn't even know ghost hawk's existed!!" informed Mage
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Oct 03, 19:33:18
The ghost hawk lands on teals hoof.
Hello. Sorry for scaring you.
"Um... it's okay. But um... how are you doing this? I've never seen a spell like this either. Or... am I
seriously talking to a ghost hawk that talks?" asked Mage as he was still a little freaked out with this 'ghost hawk.'
Well... You are ether talking to a ghost hawk or you hit your head somewhere and this is nothing but a dream.
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Oct 03, 19:52:05
Well... You are ether talking to a ghost hawk or you hit your head somewhere and this is nothing but a dream.
"I haven't hit my head. As far as I know anyway..." replied Mage
"I still can't believe ghost hawk's actually exist..." mumbled Mage under his breath
Teal giggles at Mage's statement.
Why don't you ask what it is? :)
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2012 Oct 03, 19:56:04
Teal giggles at Mage's statement.
Why don't you ask what it is? :)
"Er... but... it just said it was a ghost hawk..." replied Mage as he held his head in-between his hooves like he had a headache. He was actually just really confused.
Then... all of a sudden... he become
completely serious and returned to his normal standing position.
"Now then... what are you? Really?" asked Mage
I am a summoned creature. My master is in that room. I am his eye and he is my voice.
Or in other terms: He sees what i see and he transfers his voice trough me. That means you are kinda talking to-
The door opens and the teacher faces them.
-Lusterless Nova. Teacher for Illusion and Summoning magic. Nice to meet you.
The rainbow orb was floating above him.
(http://img6.imagebanana.com/img/t0av9aa4/Orb.png)
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Oct 04, 02:17:17
I am a summoned creature. My master is in that room. I am his eye and he is my voice.
Or in other terms: He sees what i see and he transfers his voice trough me. That means you are kinda talking to-
The door opens and the teacher faces them.
-Lusterless Nova. Teacher for Illusion and Summoning magic. Nice to meet you.
The rainbow orb was floating above him.
(http://img6.imagebanana.com/img/t0av9aa4/Orb.png)
Mage
wanted to respond, but, he couldn't. He was back in his 'utter awe' state as he was staring at the orb floating about the teacher. Like he was entranced by it.
Nova looks at mage with a gentle smile on his face.
Is something wrong?
I think he's too amazed at your illusions to say anything. x3 Teal chuckles a bit.
He looks at the ghost hawk perched on his hoof.
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Oct 04, 12:06:26
Nova looks at mage with a gentle smile on his face.
Is something wrong?
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2012 Oct 04, 12:48:21
I think he's too amazed at your illusions to say anything. x3 Teal chuckles a bit.
He looks at the ghost hawk perched on his hoof.
Mage tried to shake it off.
"Er... yeah... he's right. That's just...
SO AWESOME :3. How do you do that? I wish I could do that..." complimented Mage
Now that's what i call motivation.
The hawk takes off and took a seat somewhere up high again.
I have some free time anyway. If you have some time too i can teach you some basic illusion or summoning magic.
But first things first. What's your name?
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Oct 04, 13:42:39
Now that's what i call motivation.
The hawk takes off and took a seat somewhere up high again.
I have some free time anyway. If you have some time too i can teach you some basic illusion or summoning magic.
But first things first. What's your name?
"I guess I do. Since I don't even know
when or even
where my next class will be. The name's Mage Heart by the way" replied Mage
Good. Come in then. I will give you a recap of the last lesson. You can join too teal.
Nova walks back into his teaching room.
The room is completely white. The floor, the roof, the walls, even the tables and seats are just plain white.
Teal follows Nova into his class room and takes a seat near the right side of the room at the front.
He smiles. ^-^
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Oct 04, 18:19:37
Good. Come in then. I will give you a recap of the last lesson. You can join too teal.
Nova walks back into his teaching room.
The room is completely white. The floor, the roof, the walls, even the tables and seats are just plain white.
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2012 Oct 04, 18:25:08
Teal follows Nova into his class room and takes a seat near the right side of the room at the front.
He smiles. ^-^
"Okay" replies Mage as he enters the classroom and takes a front seat at the left side of the classroom.
Mage then used a quick teleportation spell to get his writing utensils, paper, and other school supplies from his home that he unfortunately forgot to bring with him when he came. Some notebooks, paper, pencils, and pens appeared and Mage tried to organize his area as quickly as he could as he prepared to take as much notes as he needed to take.
((I hope this is okay. If you read Mage's info you
should already know that his special magic ability is summoning swords.
However, he knows other
basic spells as well. Like the one I just had him use. If this isn't okay tell me and I guess I'll just change it to where Mage had his stuff with him the entire time. X3 ))
((Why should i limit your OC? Stay the way you are and let's see if we can work together.))
Nova took a seat and looked at them.
What would you like to learn first. Illusion or summoning?
((Cloudy is using her natural magic all the time, don't worry about it.))
Cloudy Zenith begins doodling on her notebook.
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Oct 04, 19:18:29
((Why should i limit your OC? Stay the way you are and let's see if we can work together.))
Nova took a seat and looked at them.
What would you like to learn first. Illusion or summoning?
Quote from: Voidwalker on 2012 Oct 04, 19:32:29
((Cloudy is using her natural magic all the time, don't worry about it.))
Cloudy Zenith begins doodling on her notebook.
((Okay sorry. I just wasn't sure if that would be okay or not. I'm still new to this forum's style/rules of RP after all I guess. Though I suppose that's not a very good excuse. Moving on then!!))
"Hmm... well... I'm don't have a lot of experience with or even much spells of either one of those. But... summoning is harder isn't it? If that's the case I think I'd like to learn some illusion magic first" replied Mage
Good. Let's start with a demonstration.
Nova drops his rainbow orb. Like a drop of water it sinks into the ground. The waves move along the walls and change the rooms colors and make it look like a rainbow. With a flash of light the area around them looks like this:
(http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2010/362/f/6/an_other_world_by_hauns-d35uj93.jpg)
*-*
Nova that's amazing!
Thanks but this is still just basic Illusion magic. Even after the long time we know each other you have no idea what i am capable of. B)
So what do you think about Illusion magic Mage?
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Oct 05, 13:39:40
Good. Let's start with a demonstration.
Nova drops his rainbow orb. Like a drop of water it sinks into the ground. The waves move along the walls and change the rooms colors and make it look like a rainbow. With a flash of light the area around them looks like this:
(http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2010/362/f/6/an_other_world_by_hauns-d35uj93.jpg)
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2012 Oct 05, 13:45:19
*-*
Nova that's amazing!
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Oct 05, 13:53:26
Thanks but this is still just basic Illusion magic. Even after the long time we know each other you have no idea what i am capable of. B)
So what do you think about Illusion magic Mage?
Mage was in his 'utter amazement' state again and wasn't saying anything.
He tried to shake it off and respond.
"It's... just... so... awesome... :3 I wish I could do this..." compliments Mage
If you pass my class this will be colt's play. Ready to learn?
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Oct 05, 17:53:35
If you pass my class this will be colt's play. Ready to learn?
"Definitely!!" responded Mage as he prepared to take as many notes as he needed to.
((actuly scince plot is facing this way Nova care to take the next lesson?))
This should be fun. :)
((That's up for the votes to decide))
Pyro was spread-eagled in the grass, her head ringing.
Quote from: LostSanity on 2012 Oct 05, 18:17:58
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Oct 05, 17:53:35
If you pass my class this will be colt's play. Ready to learn?
"Definitely!!" responded Mage as he prepared to take as many notes as he needed to.
Nova took a seat and began explaining.
We will start with basic illusion magic in theory.
As you may already know, the light around us is a combination of all colors. The best proof for this is a rainbow.
The trick to make illusions like this is to break and bend the light to manipulate this colors.
This is done by 2 factors. Mana and mind.
With your mind you can draw what you want to create and with your mana you'll make it real.
It may sound simple but it requires concentration. Let's start with something simple.
He focused some mana in his horn. After a moment it became a small ball of light.
Try to do this.
A large brown unicorn by the name of Time Right walked into the courtyard of this place he had no real prior knowledge about but he was here to learn more about himself not about this world he loved. His tall figure was above most ponies, many compared his height to that of the princess Luna. His blond mane and tail looked messy like he didn't know how to take care of them too well without help, his green eyes had an alien feeling to them. The fact his aura reeked of extra dimensional travel and torn space time would also stand out to magic users fluent in seeing auras. He walked slowly in, taking steps that seemed nervous yet had purpose.
"Um hello? anypony here?" Time Right called out peaking into the halls. His eyes continued to wander looking for any pony he could talk to without looking stupid. He highly doubted that was possible.
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Oct 06, 03:38:33
Quote from: LostSanity on 2012 Oct 05, 18:17:58
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Oct 05, 17:53:35
If you pass my class this will be colt's play. Ready to learn?
"Definitely!!" responded Mage as he prepared to take as many notes as he needed to.
Nova took a seat and began explaining.
We will start with basic illusion magic in theory.
As you may already know, the light around us is a combination of all colors. The best proof for this is a rainbow.
The trick to make illusions like this is to break and bend the light to manipulate this colors.
This is done by 2 factors. Mana and mind.
With your mind you can draw what you want to create and with your mana you'll make it real.
It may sound simple but it requires concentration. Let's start with something simple.
He focused some mana in his horn. After a moment it became a small ball of light.
Try to do this.
Mage scribbled some notes before looking up and paying attention to what Nova was doing.
He nodded... then...
Began to attempt the spell
himself. He tried to take Nova's advice too.
He formulated the thought of the ball of light in his mind and concentrated hard to make it happen.
He was trying his best to use this so called 'basic' spell as well...
((Er... I'm once again not sure of something. Do we decide if our OC's succeed when they attempt the practice spells/spells in general or is that decided by the teacher? That's why I left this RP post without saying if Mage succeeded at the spell or not just in case the teachers are the ones who decide if the attempts by the students to do the spell as well succeed or not :s ))
((that's up for the students to decide. I can work with both but since you already said that Mage has trouble...))
Nova watches Mage while he is trying his spell.
There is a trick to make it easier.
Teal watches Mage intently.
Nova isn't their a way to test how much mana he has?
This spell requires a minimum amount of mana. If you were a unicorn even you could do it. The only catch is that it needs a lot of concentration.
Ryo walks up behind Time rather quietly "are you looking for somepony in specific or may I be of assistance" Ryo steps back his face still having the right eye covered by a patch ((I promise there is a reason for this It just not apparent yet))
Time Right jumped a bit, not knowing how a pony could jump like that. he turned around looking at this new pony. "Um no just wondering if anypony can help me learn more about my magical abilities" he said to the new pony he was seeing for the first time. "Umm anypony know anything about spacial and temporal magics?" He asked looking around this huge school then back to the pony that dressed him "What is your name? oh I'm Time Right by the way" HE said sounding quite nervous.
"Oh a student well introductions first I'm Professor Ryo Disk as for your question we do have a teacher who does specialise in Spatial Magic Professor Lui if I recall correctly, might I ask why you have such an interest in that area?"
((Ryo, let's start getting ready for teaching a class.))
Darling yawns and slides over to Kai in her chair.
Hay, What's up? Are you excited for the health class?
"Yes it should certaily be intresting that they asked for a health class, then again given all the cercamstances, Having some safety lessons is a good idea, though to be fair im quite nervous about the whole thing"
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Oct 06, 11:21:29
((that's up for the students to decide. I can work with both but since you already said that Mage has trouble...))
Nova watches Mage while he is trying his spell.
There is a trick to make it easier.
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2012 Oct 06, 11:24:01
Teal watches Mage intently.
Nova isn't their a way to test how much mana he has?
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Oct 06, 11:26:29
This spell requires a minimum amount of mana. If you were a unicorn even you could do it. The only catch is that it needs a lot of concentration.
Mage temporarily stopped trying to do the spell.
"Um... what is this 'easier' method then? I'm trying my best here..." asked Mage
You have to focus in order to learn new spells. Try this trick i invented a while ago:
Close your eyes. Imagine an empty void. Nothing but you exists.
Then, draw a ring of light in your imagination. Make it as big, and it's center as black, as possible
When you done that i want you to imagine a small light in the center of the ring. Approach it. While you do so focus on your mana.
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Oct 06, 18:52:57
You have to focus in order to learn new spells. Try this trick i invented a while ago:
Close your eyes. Imagine an empty void. Nothing but you exists.
Then, draw a ring of light in your imagination. Make it as big, and it's center as black, as possible
When you done that i want you to imagine a small light in the center of the ring. Approach it. While you do so focus on your mana.
Mage simply nodded.
He attempted to block out everything. All thoughts, all worries,
everything.
He imagined what Nova told him to and then imagined the small light in the center of the ring and attempted to approach it. He tried to focus on his magic/mana as well.
To be honest... he was too focused on this to know if he was actually doing the spell or not.
Nova laughed very quiet.
Open your eyes.
((I don't like to powerplay but if you ask me it should work.))
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Oct 06, 19:32:24
Nova laughed very quiet.
Open your eyes.
((I don't like to powerplay but if you ask me it should work.))
((Very well then. I'll just try to think of what I think Mage would be able to do and not be able to do))
Mage opened his eyes and he was amazed.
He was doing the spell!! He didn't want to lose it though because of his amazement at his
own talents, so, he tried to keep the spell going for as long as he could.
This is one of the most simple illusion spells. Practice it in your free time and the other spells will work much faster then your spell does now. It comes with the practice.
Time Right looked at the pony and noticed his cutie mark. "Oh my god your cutie mark looks like a yugioh card!" Time Right said excitedly almost hopping around like little filly. his big stature making him look goofy in the process
Ryo stands there and blinks "ok...... mind calming down this is a serious place of study you know"
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Oct 06, 20:09:10
This is one of the most simple illusion spells. Practice it in your free time and the other spells will work much faster then your spell does now. It comes with the practice.
"I will sir" assured Mage, but then, he spoke up again
"So... what now?" asked Mage
Quote from: Ryo_D_Disk on 2012 Oct 06, 17:23:45
"Yes it should certaily be intresting that they asked for a health class, then again given all the cercamstances, Having some safety lessons is a good idea, though to be fair im quite nervous about the whole thing"
StarSong smiles and says It is a good idea...We are both really good with health and....Dont be nervous. I was a teacher for 6 years....At a blank flank level. She laughs and continues I taught beginner magic for little foals, mostly blank flanks.
Quote from: TimeRight on 2012 Oct 06, 22:04:10
Time Right looked at the pony and noticed his cutie mark. "Oh my god your cutie mark looks like a yugioh card!" Time Right said excitedly almost hopping around like little filly. his big stature making him look goofy in the process
((Isn't the game itself called
Duel Monsters?))
This is it for now. No offense but i don't want to give you an advantage. If i would give you more lessons about illusion magic the other students would have to speed up while you bore yourself during class.
But if you show some special potential i will reconsider this.
((In America it's called Yu-Gi-Oh, not sure about Germany where you live :\))
Are you looking for a pupil Nova? :3
I just like to pass on knowledge. Nothing wrong with that right?
((I know that it's official name is "Yu-Go-Oh Trading Cards" but the name they use in the anime (Duel Monsters) sounds a lot better if you ask me. But that is just my thought though))
((ok this is me competly off topic right now but yes the anime and infact the vertion i will refer to In game is Duel monsters i origanly wasnt going to use the contection because it would lead to some seriouly overpowerd effects, but yugioh is the offfical name for the TCG and thats where time is making the refrance to, though i may disregard it no offence time))
No, theirs nothing wrong with that. It's nice you wanna teach other ponies things you know. ^-^
Vick swoops down and slaps down on the ground
"Take it from us Nova. Teals right." ^-^
Vick?! O:
How long have you been stalking us from the ceiling?
"Hehehe" He chuckled a low laugh
"Not long Teal, Just over heard your wisdom. ^-^"
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Oct 07, 08:35:40
Quote from: TimeRight on 2012 Oct 06, 22:04:10
Time Right looked at the pony and noticed his cutie mark. "Oh my god your cutie mark looks like a yugioh card!" Time Right said excitedly almost hopping around like little filly. his big stature making him look goofy in the process
((Isn't the game itself called Duel Monsters?))
This is it for now. No offense but i don't want to give you an advantage. If i would give you more lessons about illusion magic the other students would have to speed up while you bore yourself during class.
But if you show some special potential i will reconsider this.
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2012 Oct 07, 08:44:00
((In America it's called Yu-Gi-Oh, not sure about Germany where you live :\))
Are you looking for a pupil Nova? :3
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Oct 07, 08:48:24
I just like to pass on knowledge. Nothing wrong with that right?
((I know that it's official name is "Yu-Go-Oh Trading Cards" but the name they use in the anime (Duel Monsters) sounds a lot better if you ask me. But that is just my thought though))
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2012 Oct 07, 09:03:16
No, theirs nothing wrong with that. It's nice you wanna teach other ponies things you know. ^-^
Mage simply nodded in agreement. Then, unexpectedly, a pegasus swooped down from the ceiling. It caught Mage off-guard again. But this time he didn't scream. He simply jumped a little.
Quote from: Vick McBread on 2012 Oct 07, 10:48:46
((We'll try again later. And since Time Right is here. Time to make extreamely long post :D))
Vick swoops down and slaps down on the ground
"Take it from us Nova. Teals right." ^-^
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2012 Oct 07, 10:52:38
Vick?! O:
How long have you been stalking us from the ceiling?
Quote from: Vick McBread on 2012 Oct 07, 10:54:31
"Hehehe" He chuckled a low laugh
"Not long Teal, Just over heard your wisdom. ^-^"
Mage didn't know what else to do... so... he gathered his stuff and got up to leave.
"Very well sir. I eagerly await to see more when your class actually starts. I suppose I'll just walk around some more and familiarize myself with more of this academy..." decided Mage as he began to leave the classroom
((you don't need to quote everything you know?))
Good luck with that. I'll see you in next class then.
Hey Mage, before you go.
Teal gets up from his seat and walks to Mage.
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Oct 07, 11:02:12
((you don't need to quote everything you know?))
Good luck with that. I'll see you in next class then.
((Alright sorry. I'll only quote it if it's important.))
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2012 Oct 07, 11:02:38
Hey Mage, before you go.
Teal gets up from his seat and walks to Mage.
"Yes? What is it?" asks Mage
Here, since your new...
Teal pulls a folded map of the academy out from under his wing.
I want you to have this map, it'll tell you where everything is in the school. ^-^
Don't worry about me not having a map, I can just get another one from the teachers' lounge.
Vick watches the scean
"Don't have to leave now, Hehehe... We'll just take a seat then." Vick said and found a decent seat to listen intently.
Time Right immediate ceased his hopping around and cleared his throat looking embarrassed. "Umm I can use temporal and spacial magics... Starswirl the bearded taught me to control them but not how to properly use them... oh and I can't release a simple blast of magic. it kinda stays tethered to my horn" Time Right explained as his horn started glowing brown then a dark grey started to creep into his aura and this other pony found himself floating in a grey magic sphere of zero gravity. "See spacial" Time Right said letting the other pony take in his situation before being released from the zero gravity
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2012 Oct 07, 11:06:43
Here, since your new...
Teal pulls a folded map of the academy out from under his wing.
I want you to have this map, it'll tell you where everything is in the school. ^-^
Don't worry about me not having a map, I can just get another one from the teachers' lounge.
Mage took the map with his magic and unfolded it.
"Thank you. I guess I'll try to start trying to figure this place out now since I have time. That is... until the next class starts of course..." decided Mage as he left the classroom and began looking around with the map hovering unfolded in front of him with his magic as he was trying to decided where to go first...
Teal looks at Nova smiling.
Who's class is next again? I'm pretty sure it's not mine.
I'm not sure but i think it's Dark magic.
Dark Magic? Okay, I guess I'm gonna grab an early lunch before my class starts. You can join me if you want.
Teal leaves the classroom and heads to the teachers' lounge.
((gah cant teach im stuck :o))
"thats very intrestng" Ryo's left eye glows teal and a faint red glow can be seen under the patch "Spell seal negate" a seal apears on the ground and with a light green glow the gravity feild disipates and Ryo relands on the ground "though its not apropriate to show on a teacher"
((We can teach ^-^))
Vick gets up from the chair and follows Teal for a quick drink.
((the main problem is I need Time right to end the conversation chain so i can get to the class room but he's offline))
Teal gets a sandwich in the teachers' lounge and sits down.
Vick flies into the teachers lounge and gets his stash out of the fridge.
"There you are." Vick pulls out a white foam cup
((somepony make us spill it :D))
Teal looks at Vick and giggles, then takes a bite of his sandwich.
"What. Whats so funny?" Vick smiles and sips from the straw.
Nothing. Just enjoying things. ^-^
Vick smiled wide trying not to laugh while siping on his straw. But he did. A small squirt of thick red liquid came gusshing out.
ooo, careful Vick, your squirting juice out. x3
"Uh yeah. Juice" Vick said and went back to his drink.
uh....oh....
Teal gets a napkin and wipes up the bit of "juice" off the floor and tosses it in the trash.
"Thanks bro" Vick said.
Your welcome. ^-^
Teal sits back down and returns to eating his sandwich.
"Our class is next by the way." Vick says.
Your class is next? What are you teaching?
"Changelings remember" Vick explains. Ha silly Teal
oh yeah, your class is about changelings. :)
"Yep, its all set up and paid for. We even got the lecture in our head." :3
Awesome Vick, I'm gonna be in your class. :)
((need to shower, brb 15-30 min))
((So, do I continue wait in Vick's classroom for his class to start?))
Cloudy Zenith doodles a sunflower.
((I guess so ive lost my class due to a Time lock lol.... sorry that was bad >A<))
((Yeah ok. We're gonna start soon))
Mage heard a familiar grumble coming from... his stomach of course.
"I wonder if I have time to grab something to eat before the next class starts...?" thought Mage as he attempted to find his way to the student cafeteria to try to find something to eat.
((I'll be doing this until the next class starts. If Mage isn't able to eat something I guess he'll just have to eat something later!! lol ))
((have fun y'all x3))
((Thanks ^-^))
((I'm back))
Shard checks his schedule.
[glow=navy,2,300]( Changlings? Interesting.)[/glow]
The unicorn walks into the appropriate classroom and sits down.
((We are still here))
Cloudy doodles a squid.
((Yay! Squid!))
Teal finishes his sandwich.
Does your class start soon Vick?
"Oh yeah, very soon." Vick eyes the clock "OH NO!" Vick darts out of the lounge leaving his drink.
Mage found the cafeteria and simply grabbed an apple and went on his way. He had to find the next class. He didn't want to be late. He hated to be late!!
Then... he lost his appetite. This is because he realized something.
"Oh no... I don't even know what the next class is!!" thought Mage.
He had only one option left. He tucked his apple into his vest and began galloping through the halls, searching the classrooms one by one.
Basically... Mage would do this until he found the classroom he needed to.
(( lol ))
Vick zipped into his Class and covered the board.
:I
Teal gets up and rushes after Vick.
Cloudy stops doodling and turns to a fresh page.
Vick makes sure everything is ready.
Teal enters Vick's class room.
Hey Vick. :)
"Sup Teal. Ready to learn" Vick jokes.
Cloudy refills her inkwell.
Yep.
Teal takes a seat towards the far left front of the class.
"Alrighty then... That clock must've been wrong. This class is starting but we aren't late." Vick guesses.
That's good! ^-^
"Indeed." Vick sits down.
Minty walked through the doors of the school.
His mouth gaped in awe from the huge-ness of the school.
Minty Clean School Schedule
Home Ec.
Spells 101
Physical Education
Lunch
Study Hall
Dismissal
Minty glared at his schedule.
I came late... so I should be at Study Hall for now. I guess I wont get a good look at the school until tomorrow. though Minty.
Eh, who cares if I miss *A* class on my first day? muttered Minty.
He was very talented at magic, and he was especially interested in CLEANING. He had been working on a spell that tidies and entire room in one pop! But that was for practice at home, not at such a prestigious school like this!
((Double posting is highly disliked on the forums Untitled, please use the "Modify" button in your last post if you wish to add more))
((double posting is unessaery :l not to mention againt the rules use the modify button to put both posts together or add stuff but theres no need to post twice ah sorry Teal didnt meen to push the point twice i turned off my post notifications))
((everypony please be nice to each other x3 and follow the rules, of course.))
After what seemed like an endless search, Mage finally found a classroom full of ponies.
He saw the pegasus from the other classroom in front of the class. This actually shocked Mage.
"I didn't know he was a teacher!!" thought Mage.
Mage then tucked his map away in his vest as well and entered the classroom and said to the teacher as he was trying to find a seat...
"I'm so sorry I'm late sir!! I'm still trying to find my way around!!" informed Mage as he eventually took a seat in the second row on the left side of the room and quickly re-summoned his school supplies as he tried to organize himself as quickly as possible so he could prepare for the class and begin to take as many notes as he needed to take.
Quote from: Ryo_D_Disk on 2012 Oct 07, 18:45:55
((gah cant teach im stuck :o))
"thats very intrestng" Ryo's left eye glows teal and a faint red glow can be seen under the patch "Spell seal negate" a seal apears on the ground and with a light green glow the gravity feild disipates and Ryo relands on the ground "though its not apropriate to show on a teacher"
The pony would realize that his negation gave him normal gravity but the sphere stayed for any unfortunate pony to axidentley enter. Time Right released his magic. "Sorry... that is impressive that you negated it on yourself not even Starswrill the bearded could do that... well I mean a younger one but still. Impressive you got out of it... sorry I'm rambling. um I'm just here to find a pony that can help me understand how my spacial and time magic works that is all" Time Right asked the yugioh unicorn.
"Well the negation feild is a seal that is throught the school for teachers use, it helps us control some of the lets say, more potant effects of magic used within the school" Ryo looks up to check the time "well I do beleve the classes have just begain, Vick should be teaching if im not mistaken" Ryo shows time a map "you should head here thats where your lesson should be"
((And we fail to teach becasue of our bed time.))
Cloudy waits patiently for class to begin.
((Our Class?))
((Yes, it is to cover changelings is it not?))
Mage took his seat and was able to get organized.
The class hadn't started yet. He thought about taking out his apple and eating it when his stomach reminded him of his hunger with a growl, but, he didn't want to get in trouble either.
Mage hated taking risks like that, so, he simply tried to wait patiently for the class to begin.
(( :s ))
(As of now we hardly care)
(LETS GET STARTED!)
(Teal where are you? >.<)
"Changelings - are fast, tactical, fierce, patient and tough..." He explained as he walked around the front of the room.
"They have a thick exoskeleton made of flamonium, Corp .... And dust. It is very difficult to crack it let alone destroy."
"Our job is to educate you all on How to match them in combat. We will show you all how we manage to knock them out, and then you can start thinking of how you may counter them. However We want YOU to come up with your own way. Use your head."
((I'm right here Vick, can't you see I'm online? o.O))
(Yay! ^-^)
Cloudy Zenith raises a hoof.
"Yes you" Vick quickly pointed and said
((need a shower))
"Is the exoskeleton very rigid or is it flexible?" Cloudy asks.
"Its like Bark, Flexible to an Extent but will snap with a very calming sound."
"Now. Any other Questions" Vick asked pleasently
Cloudy's hoof remains raised.
"So that makes it susceptible to shear stress but resistant to compressive impact?"
"This fits in with Skin. Its like a perfect dome It can not break without a certain force to crush the material itself."
Cloudy lowers her hand.
"Any others?" Vick asked
Teal raises his hoof.
"Yes Teal?" Vick points.
Is their a way to knock a changeling unconscious?
"Oh yes Indeed We do it all the time. But its very Tidious." Vick says "We'll be getting to that" Vick announced.
Okay.
Teal puts his hoof down.
"Anypony else?"
"No? Ok."
"Now" Vick said pulling down a diagram of a changeling
"As you can see here" Vick points to the legs with his shovel.
"There legs are covered with holes; use these to your advantage." Vick said
Use them to your advantage? How? o.O
"Glad you asked Teal"
"If you can hook on to the holes with a hoof, slip some rope in, you name it." Vick raised his shovel
"We personally enjoy getting this stuck in there legs and wield them about like a chain and ball" Vick grinned thinking about that one time.
:I
I think I get it....
(Vick is very cow-eyed)
"Any Questions before We continue?"
I don't have any. :)
((Vick you can join me in the "Life in Ponyville" RP if you like))
Cloudy remains quite, planning ways to utilize the holes. She keeps thinking of cheese-graters.
((Seeing Vick's disposition towards changelings, I fear for Zappy))
(Thank you Teal ^-^)
"Well then" Vick continues
"More useful features in a fight include the fins" Vick pointed to the back of the head.
"Horn and teeth" Vick named while pointing to them with his shovel.
What can you do the fins, horns and teeth? o.O
"They are sharp and can cute you easily. BUT!... If you can get something stuck on or in just one of those, you can beat one. No matter how strong or smart you are." Vick said
"Just use your head and muscle and you'll be fine. Now any other Questions?" Vick asked happily.
((CUTE you easily? xD))
"umm class? I'm not enrolled... in fact I just wandered in here" Time Right explained looking at the yugioh pony "and you have yet to tell me your name" Time Right finished walking close to greet the pony properly. Time Right was a tall pony having to look slightly down to meet the yugioh ponies gaze.
Mage was fiercely scribbling notes with his pencil with his magic the entire time in his notebook. He didn't get a chance to ask a question but he wrote more stuff down on his notepad when other ponies' questions were answered.
Mage honestly didn't have a question though, so, he continued to wait to see what would happen in the class next.
The class made Mage completely forget about his hunger. For now anyway...
((Time I did tell you and you also said you were a student so that means auto enrolment))
Quote from: Ryo_D_Disk on 2012 Oct 06, 16:15:13
"Oh a student well introductions first I'm Professor Ryo Disk as for your question we do have a teacher who does specialise in Spatial Magic Professor Lui if I recall correctly, might I ask why you have such an interest in that area?"
((maybe it should be an explicit rule to be either a Professor or a Student unless otherwise noted x3))
Nova is outside of the academy.
He gathers intense amounts of mana. It is so much that it covers his body. He casts a spell with all that mana that causes a high frequency magical shockwave.
O power that lies at the root of all creation, O memory inscribed in ages past, hear my call and arise before me.
Four balls of energy, representing the four elements of Fire, Wind, Earth, and Water rise from the ground. As Nova charges his mana, the balls circle around for a moment, then stop, growing larger during the process. Nova then surrounds himself with a barrier before the four balls release their energy. Nova's barrier then reflects the magic into a flash.
I Call my Soul
Deep inside
All of you, hear me, so we can unite.
Light floods a small area around nova.
It can be seen over a long range.
Ryo's eyes begin to glow "that odd Id better take a look in" Ryo turns to Time Right "Im sorry I have to leave" He quickly points at the map "head there Dr Scroll will be able to help you out more" Ryo runs off outside
The light keeps shining. It's like a pillar of light that could rip apart any darkness.
Ryo heads up to Nova "what by Starswirls beard are you doing Nova"
The light fades away. The four balls were gone.
Only nova was there but he was different. He looks like his summons, like a ghost.
This is the fruit of my research. Soul Fusion!
He finally noticed Ryo
Ryo? What are you doing here?
"Did you forget my detection seals, a magic of that high level should not be able to activate in the school yet you bypassed the system. So what did you cast since your form was obviously effected "
I'd like o keep the details secret. Let's just say that i practice spells that are not meant to be known by everypony.
Whatever that new spell did, it was easy to feel power from nova. Even a apprentice could have sensed this if he were close enough.
"Still a bit overpower don't you think your aura was fairly easy to trace even without the seal"
Ryo's right eye is glowing under the patch as if its reacting to Nova's aura
"Though at a guess I'm assuming this is a part of a summon"
Only a part of it.
Nova returns to his normal form. The energy dies down.
Sorry for making you worry. I was sure i was far enough away from the academy.
"heh its fine I needed some air anyway, things are getting preaty hecktic to keep under control recently"
Ryo looks upward at the sky
The sky looks nice today doesn't it?
It was a clear sky. Not even a single cloud was nearby.
It will stay like this for a while. If my calculations are correct, that is.
"Well lets hope so" Ryo looks around seeing it is a clear area with ony him and Nova "this should be a good place to let out some energy"
Ryo begins to lift his eyepach off still covering it with his hoof
Want to release some power eh?
Nova stepped back to give ryo some space.
(Preparations complete. Let's just hope it works in case...)
Ryo removes the eye patch the white of his eye is now black as night and his pupil is crimson red as a a minor flood of dark energy flows out and three minor spell circles surround Ryo
Nova held a hoof in front of him.
Interesting.
"Sorry you had to see this the dark energy built up a bit to much somthing effected it during the blackout before"
Don't worry. I'm fine.
It was like... something hit Mage. He "sensed" something.
"Whoa... where is that strong magical energy coming from?" thought Mage as he looked toward the classroom entrance, only to see nopony there. He then remembered that he was in class and went back to paying attention to the class. Though nothing was really going on at the moment.
Then... it happened again. Only this time... it was significantly smaller than the previous energy.
"What the...?! What in the hay is going on...?! Ugh... I can't worry about this now... I'll worry about it after class" thought Mage as he went back to paying attention to see what would happen in the class next.
"But where is!... never mind" Time Right called after Ryo but just turned to the halls "ok lets look for... wait... Feather scroll? I have heard that name before... but where?" Time Right started walking while talking to himself, hopping to wander upon another pony or Feather Scroll.... The whites of his eyes slowly became whiter as it seemed like the moon was setting in them to make way for the day.
Ahem, I'm Light, and I'll be teaching Spatial magic. This might be a little awkward if I see a teacher right beside me.... Is there....
Driftless stood at the entrance of the academy impatiently, he tapped his hoof looking a bit worried. Today was his first day, and he didn't want to be late. He would have already been inside, but he had to wait for his assistant, Iron Hoof. Iron Hoof made his way to the academy's entrance and stood next to Driftless. He tapped his shoulder. Driftless quickly turned "You're here! finally! C'mon lets go!" Driftless took off and flew inside the academy. Iron followed steadily behind. Driftless landed and walked down the hall quickly, he read the room numbers outloud as he did "457...459...460...461!" He headed in and looked around, inside were rows of chairs each row a little higher up than the next, he went to his desk and stood toward the empty chairs, he sighed a sigh of relief as Iron walked in. Iron moved from the door a bit then turned to the chairs he made no sound.
"In a few minutes they should be here...."
Yeap
((hello? testing, testing, one two three? Anypony home?))
((hi. im here. my character is completly lost looking for feather scroll)
((okay then))
Nova is walking through the halls. He doesn't look busy.
((yay teleportaion now Ryo is alone))
Ryo is sitting in the school grounds now with the eye pach back on
((I'm pretty sure I'm still stuck in the class where nothing is going on. :s ))
((then go out))
Feather Scroll remains in his lecture hall, reviewing and grading the worksheets from his previous class.
During everything that was happening at the Royal Academy of Magic now, a curious-looking unicorn was slowly approaching the Academy. He was more than confident in his talents, but knowing that the best of the best come here, he knew he'd find more things to learn and more ways to improve his magic to help him with his job.
"Oh, I wonder what I'll discover there. And what will the other unicorns be capable of? So much can happen, I can't wait!" Majem bounced a few times while imagining some things that might happen. He immediately stopped when he realized what he was doing and looked around, hoping nopony saw him.
On one hoof he wanted to reach the academy as quickly as possible, but on the other hoof, he didn't want to arrive all sweaty and exhausted. The six ivory towers became larger with every step Majem took, which made him very nervous.
((New student. Anything I need to say or do or whatnot?))
((nope, feel free to jump right in! ^-^ welcome to the Academy!))
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Oct 13, 18:19:38
((then go out))
((Okay but only because you told me to and whoever is the teacher hasn't been posting here))
There was... nothing going on in the class and the teacher wasn't doing or saying anything else. Mage wasn't sure if the class was over or what.
He got up from his seat and left the classroom. He then took out his map and looked at it again.
"I need to train some more... where can I do that..." thought Mage.
He eventually spotted what looked like some sort of gymnasium. Perhaps it was a training area.
He made his way there. It was quite large that's for sure. Large enough to train anyway. He was taken in by the sight once again for a moment and it was like he was frozen in place. Eventually he shook it off again and prepared himself.
"Alright Mage... you can do this..." thought Mage as his horn began to glow...
(( to be continued... X3 ))
Nova was walking around in the hallways. He noticed a new pony and walked up to him.
Hello. Sorry if i am wrong but are you new here?
((i mean you Chirp))
Ryo glances over from where he is sat "Oh a student heading into the gymnasium at this time of day how curious heh better keep my eye out"
Ryo closes his eyes as a small shadow apears withing the gymnasums rafters
Majem finally made his way to the academy. His mane waved violently as he walked in and he shaked a little. Majem knew which rooms he had to be in, but he had no idea at all where they were.
"I knew I should've gotten a map. This was bound to happen. Oh, I'll just-"
His little conversation with himself was abruptly ended by another pony who saw him walking through the hallways of the Academy. Majem, surprised by the pony, froze up for a moment, then turned around to face Nova and held out a hoof.
"Oh, hi there. Yes, I am new to this academy. My name is Majem and I came here to learn more about Inter-Magical Forces and Magitronics, biology, Elemental magic and I signed up for swimming as well!"
So i was right.
Nova reached with his hoof for Majem's and shook it to greet him.
My name is lusterless Nova. I am the teacher for Illusion and Summoning Magic. Nice to meet you. It's good to see that the number of ponies who want to learn keeps increasing.
Majem was surprised that the first pony he'd see was a teacher at the academy. But then again, the students should be in their classrooms. Still, Majem wasn't really sure how to respond.
"I.. Umm.. Yes, that is good, isn't it? Too bad I won't be your student here." Majem smiled weakly at Nova. "Oh, I really don't know my way around here. Would you happen to know where Elemental magic is being taught? Or did I miss that lecture?"
Nova took his hoof back and answered with his usual calm voice.
Don't worry about that. Nopony is forcing you to learn something you don't want to.
And about the elemental magic: I'm sorry but that class is already over and i didn't see when it will start again.
Time Right walks around the halls still lost beyond belief. "any pony here?" he calls out stopping dead in the middle of the huge hallways. "should have asked for directions" Time Right says to himself sighing and continuing his search
(am i being ignored? I'm lost some pony help!)
"Oh, ok." Majem lowered his head at Nova's response. "I'll just have a look around, then."
Majem chose a random direction, it didn't really matter where he went since he had no idea where to go and he hasn't been anywhere yet. Majem is slightly creeped out by the large hallways he's walking through, he wasn't used to such large buildings.
After some time of walking around aimlessly, Majem found a pony who appeared to be having the same problem.
"Hello? Is something wrong?" He called out for Time Right.
(how did he know his name?)
"Oh um lost. I'm looking for the teacher feather scroll... so you have an idea where he or she is... i forgot what gender the other teacher said" Time Right said looking at the new pony that approached him. he hoped this student knew where to go. He was taller then almost every pony he met besides big Macintosh, Shining Armor and the alicorns. well he was around the same size as about Luna so that was to be expected. He would seem imposing if he was thicker. He looked down and smiled hoping, praying that this pony had directions for him
((HE didn't.. I did, however. It's to clarify that I am indeed talking to you.))
"I'm sorry. I only just arrived here and don't know anypony here yet."
Majem was a small, fragile unicorn, but he was very unique and appealing. The colour of his coat gradually turned darker the closer it got to his hooves. His mane and his tail were made of water, floating through the air, and his deep blue eyes would remind you of the ocean.
Majem was slightly embarassed by this encounter and wished more than ever to be in class right now.
"And, what does this Feather Scroll teach? Maybe I have to see him or her too."
"oh I'm not here for classes... I'm here to just get some questions answered so... i have no clue. I'm Time Right" Time Right explained holding out a hoof for a handshake. His aura if could be felt was reeking of extradimentonal residue with a hint of ripped timespace.
Majem took hold of Time Right's hoof and shook it. "I'm Majem, pleased to meet you."
The little unicorn looked up to get a good look at the tall pony in front of him, and his eyes locked on Time Right's horn. Looking at the pony's flank to get a look at the cutiemark would be a little awkward, so Majem decided to ask him instead. "What sort of magic do you specialize in?"
"Well, this is the place where I study Illusion and Summoning Magic with my wand." Light said.
((Heh. I have
no idea whatsoever if I'm allowed to do what I'm about to do but oh well. I want to spice up the RP a bit.))
Mage wouldn't get a chance to train. He didn't notice the shadow over the gym, but, it might end up being his life saver with what was about to happen.
As soon as he began to use his magic... what looked like some sort of computer screen appeared at the far end of the gymnasium.
"Magic detected. Activating training devices" announced what seemed to be the computer screen/device or whatever it was.
"Er... what? What did I do?" thought Mage.
Then... random holes appeared out of the gymnasium floor. Out came... 10 ponies?! No... they kind of looked like the pony mannequins from Rarity's shop. Except there was one difference... they moved!! Robots perhaps? That's what Mage thought anyway.
"Scanning magical power of pony.... Scan complete. Scan indicates pony is strong. Difficulty changing to... level 7." announced the computer
"As much as I like the compliment... this is still not good..." thought Mage as he got in a fighting stance. This was a good move, because the robots charged after him!!
(( Que:
*-* ))
Mage jumped slightly into the air and surrounded himself with swords, the swords then spun around him
very fast in ceiling fan-like fashion in clockwise circular motions. The robots had no chance. They all ran into the swords and were destroyed easily.
Mage relaxed. He thought it was over. He was wrong. 20 more robots showed up.
"
AW COME ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" shouted Mage
"Admit defeat. You aren't strong enough to last for very long" suggested the computer
"Yeah... I don't think so!!" replied Mage. However... deep inside... Mage knew the computer was right. If this kept up... his endurance would run out and he would be unable to continue.
Mage had two options. He could either keep fighting and hope somepony would come in and turn off this training computer thing and save him. Or... run for his life. If nopony came in soon... Mage would have no option but to go with the later option.
"GAH. And to think everypony says that advanced technology like this is for the betterment of ponykind!! Oh if only they could see the situation I'm in now..." thought Mage as he prepared for round 2. Better yet... he was pretty much preparing for a life-or-death situation.
((Heh heh heh... someone save him? X3 :s ))
((Really was not expecting well that))
The dark shadow grows larger and floods down on the floor as a disembodied voice just says
"System level 0 remove objects dummy status for runtime static"
Ryo gets up and walks towards the doors of the gymnasium
((actuly now that i think about it we need a tech proffesor ovO))
((i hope you don't mind if i join too))
Nova felt a strange disturbance coming from the gym. He left the hallway and ran for the Gym as fast as he could.
Shard sighed.
[glow=navy,2,300]( Wasn't class supposed to end five minutes ago?!)[/glow]
He tapped his desk impatiently.
(( Nevermind. Class did finish.))
Shard walks through the halls.
Subtle finishes making notes and closes her pad of paper.
((Waiting for Vick's class to finish))
(( Vick says class is over and I thought you were using Cloudy Zenith not Subtle Shade?))
((soul eater on the mind there void lol))
((Whoops :P. Okay then, heading to the correct class with the correct pony))
Cloudy Zenith prepares for the next lesson.
((:l))
((Thank you))
((Sorry for the late post. I got distracted by a livestream :P ))
Mage noticed the shadow. To be honest... he thought it was part of what the computer was trying to do to him. So... he finally had no other option.
Mage quickly turned around and jumped, then, quickly summoned a sword and used it as a 'pole vault' of sorts to make him go farther. This worked, because eventually, he hit the ground, which did hurt but Mage just dealt with it, and he was able to eventually slide out of the gymnasium.
However... he was going too fast. He slammed into the wall and ended up on his back, his stomach facing the sky as he was seeing stars. He noticed the teacher from earlier coming. He attempted to say something.
"I'm sorry sir... I think I screwed up..." remarked Mage. Mage tried to shake it off and get up in case the training robots were still after him. Which hopefully they weren't.
(( I'm guessing Ryo_D_Disk turned it off? That's why I left this post as if it had been turned off X3 ))
The machines are now staitonary and parts of them apear to be repacking themselves
Ryo opens the door to the gymnasim and walks in "Well well it apears we had a minor malfunction in here"
Light saw some strange lights outside of the Academy so he rushed in.
((Don't mind if I do!))
Seeing she has some time before the next lesson, Cloudy heads to the gym to get a bit of practice.
As she enters the gym she looks round for the magical resistance machines.
((Hmm... I was waiting for Nova to say something to Mage but since he hasn't I'll just move on I guess :s ))
Mage shook it off and noticed another pony enter the gymnasium. He wasn't worried because the device was turned off, so, he left.
He used his map to make his way to the student cafeteria and sat at a table and was finally able to take out his apple and begin eating it. It was good to finally be able to eat. Mage was relaxing and sitting back a little in his chair.
He needed it anyway after everything he just went through...
((sorry about that. I was distracted))
Cloudy Zenith finds what she thinks is the right machine.
She turns it on and begins some warm up exercises as the device boots up.
Mage finished eating his apple and threw the core away in a nearby trash can. He took a seat and relaxed some more to let his food settle for about ten more minutes.
Mage sighed.
"I was really looking forward to training. I still need to train. Alright I think I'm going to try to train again. This time though... I'll do it outside" thought and decided Mage.
After the ten minutes were up, Mage made his way outside of the academy and found a nearby open field and prepared to train. Hopefully... things would go A LOT more better than they did the last time he tried to train...
((Everyone gave up on this RP?! ono ))
((I'm still here, watching and waiting))
The machine in the gym begins to malfunction again.
"Scanning magical power of pony... Scan complete. Scan indicates pony has little combat experience.
Difficulty changing to level 2. Error: Unable to load level 2 AI. Reverting to previous difficulty and beginning program."
Cloudy Zenith watches as several robots emerge from the floor.
"Oh Celestia no... I can't fight at all!"
(( No. Or, at least I didn't. ))
A dragon watched from the corner of the field. His 30 hoof long body wove among the trees. He had hid himself when he heard hoofbeats approaching.
( <draconic>That isn't Shard...</draconic>)
((its not dead its just sleeping :P))
Ryo steps out from behind a door his eye glowing
"Shadow word... Bind"
sevral chains come up from the ground and hold down the automated ponys
((just realised i never left the gym so... yea)))
Cloudy turns to Ryo.
"Thank-you sir. It seems the machine is faulty. I'm going to go take a look at it's programming."
See trots up to the computer at the end of the hall a reboots it into command prompt'
>Open Level_Data
Level 1: 5 weak auto-dummies
Level 2: [corrupted]
Level 3: [corrupted]
Level 4: 3 waves of 5 medium auto-dummies
Level 5: [corrupted]
Level 6: 3 waves of 5 hard auto-dummies
Level 7: [modified] endless waves of variable auto-dummies
Cloudy shows Ryo the screen.
"Looks like some pony wanted more of a challenge from the machine and edited the program.
It should be easy to fix, this machine has no security on it. But what should I set each level to?"
((so any pony going to help me? or find me?))
"Indeed somepony has been messing with the program ether that or it gliched out druring the black out, although it seems its programing sets itself 3 levels higher than its maintained level as such ive set up some bonus precautions while I atempt to fix it, though truth be told im no teck expert, but if you wish to train I will be willing to stand by if this machine gliches out again"
((Just find somepony time no offence but not every pony can just apear where they want expecaly when there with another))
"I'll just reset it's programming to the system default for now, some of the updates will be lost."
Cloudy begins to use her repair ability on the machine.
"I don't know how to code beyond bringing up the diagnostics, so I'll use my magic for now.
Somepony with proper computer training should look into though. Thanks for staying around."
Cloudy finishes the repairs and restarts the computer again.
"I'm impressed not many can even get this machine to work let alone fix it, then again our technical department has never been the best, more the heavy thinker types than the logic types if you know what I mean "
"Repairs are just my special skill. It seems it has lost voice command functionality."
>Begin resistance training level 3
Initiating
force meter loaded
target orb loaded
timer readied. Begin.
Cloudy starts pushing her mana against the target orb.
"well its good to see this system operational again, though i may have to go into more rearch on what caused this"
"A technician needs to apply the updates again."
Cloudy continues the resistance training, slowly forcing the orb towards the machine.
Mage took a slight fighting position as his horn began to glow dark blue again.
"Alright Mage... you can do this... hold the spell for 15 minutes this time!!" thought Mage.
Then... all of a sudden... it was as if a storm was brewing overhead as dark clouds began to form in the sky.
Then... it began to rain. But it wasn't rain. Not at all. It was... swords!! It was raining swords!! It started slow, then, got progressively harsher and harsher until it got to the point as if it was a hurricane.
However... Mage had to expend his mana just to hold this. His record for holding this spell was ten minutes. It looks like he was trying to break that record.
((PPBG... I'm not sure if your character is close to Mage or not. You made it seem like he was. Mage doesn't know you're there, so, yeah. You may or may not be effected by Mage's spell!! lol O: ))
Time Right quickly waved good buy to the new student and quickly walked off down the halls and getting extremely lost. after what he though was forever he started peaking his head into class rooms which where either empty or crepped him slightly out. he peaked his head into one room and saw a pony with pink hair but was obviously a stallion "hi I'm looking for feather scroll?" Time Right asked the pony hoping this stallion knew where this Feather Scroll was. "ya see I was told Feather Scroll could help me find out how my magic works... or something along those lines... umm... princess Luna suggested I come here for learning that kind of stuff" Time Right explained quickly feeling a little bit nervous
Quote from: TimeRight on 2012 Oct 17, 01:42:33
Time Right quickly waved good buy to the new student and quickly walked off down the halls and getting extremely lost. after what he though was forever he started peaking his head into class rooms which where either empty or crepped him slightly out. he peaked his head into one room and saw a pony with pink hair but was obviously a stallion "hi I'm looking for feather scroll?" Time Right asked the pony hoping this stallion knew where this Feather Scroll was. "ya see I was told Feather Scroll could help me find out how my magic works... or something along those lines... umm... princess Luna suggested I come here for learning that kind of stuff" Time Right explained quickly feeling a little bit nervous
The unicorn adjusted his spectacles and looked up from his paperwork with a smile, shuffling the graded and ungraded student work to the sides of the desk. "
I am Dr. Feather Scroll. And if I'm not mistaken, you would be Time Right, correct? Welcome to the Royal Academy of Magic. It is a pleasure to meet you."
He stood up and offered a hoof in greetings.
"A pleasure to meet you Doctor. I'm wondering how you know my name? I'm not enrolled." Time Right explained while shaking Feather Scroll stretched out hoof. Time Rights magical aura was strong, so much untapped potential yet something different about it. ((I haven mentioned it thrice now and no pony mentioned anything about it)) His stance was now upright chest out. he had purpose now. His face cracked a smile. "Aside from that you do not know how happy I am to find you... I was lost for only Faust knows how long" He chuckled a bit setting his hoof back down.
((as soon as enough players are online i will begin the next Lesson of Illusion magic))
((shadow word message is always a good excuse for information ^-^))
Quote from: TimeRight on 2012 Oct 17, 16:20:00
"A pleasure to meet you Doctor. I'm wondering how you know my name? I'm not enrolled." Time Right explained while shaking Feather Scroll stretched out hoof. Time Rights magical aura was strong, so much untapped potential yet something different about it. ((I haven mentioned it thrice now and no pony mentioned anything about it)) His stance was now upright chest out. he had purpose now. His face cracked a smile. "Aside from that you do not know how happy I am to find you... I was lost for only Faust knows how long" He chuckled a bit setting his hoof back down.
"
You underestimate the security built into the very architecture of the Academy," smiled Feather as he sat back down. "
Regardless, I am glad you are here. You do have quite a substantial magical aura there, though certainly not exactly supernatural. It is actually almost comparable to that of another student that came through this Academy not too long ago. In any case. What might I do for you today?"
Kyslu was alarmed. He had been watching the unicorn practice his magic, and he expected a basic storm to come about. He snorted as it started 'raining' swords.
(<draconic>An aggressive pony trying to eradicate me from existence?!</draconic>)
The dragon expelled a blast of magical fire. It reflected some of the swords that were near him (Kyslu), many landing near Mage's hooves.
*****
Shard walked through the halls, searching for the Illusion classroom.
Nova was in his classroom reading a book. The letters on the door where shining as usual. The say [glow=black,2,300]Closed[/glow]
Shard reached the classroom. Sighing, he turns away.
[glow=navy,2,300]( Class hasn't started yet... but... I wonder if he got his voice back.)[/glow] He peered in to see Nova reading a book. Shard knocks on the door.
(( I think that was the last time Shard saw Nova...))
((just because it is closed doesn't mean you can't knock))
(( His goal of going there was to go to class...? But, since no one else is posting... Editing time!))
He turned to the door.
(Now already? I though i had some time left) Come in. It's unlocked.
[glow=navy,2,300]" Okay."
( So he did get his voice back.)[/glow]
Shard opens the door and quietly walks in. He looks at the book Nova is holding.
The book nova is holding is looking strange.
(http://img6.imagebanana.com/img/34e80ucj/steampunk_ish_book_by_smakeupfxd1jez.jpg)
Finishing her training, Cloudy turns the machine off and begins to head to her next class.
"Bye professor Ryo, I've got to get to the summoning and illusion class now."
(( Cool book! [ Where do you get all of the awesome pictures!?]))
[glow=navy,2,300]" Well, that's an interesting book."[/glow]
Shard looked at it a bit closer.
"good luck im going to see about getting the level system down here"
Cloudy Zenith heads to her room to pick up her saddlebag.
((I'm assuming class is on hold until more students are online?))
((Thanks. I have 3 main resources. i keep two of them secret but this book is from deviant art... at least i think it is))
Shard can see one of the pictures.
(http://almanach.scharesoft.de/images/9/9b/Shalidors_Erkenntnisse_00.png)
This is a book that's mere existence is a legend. It has the knowledge of the past, present and future.
Quote from: PPBG on 2012 Oct 17, 17:47:26
Kyslu was alarmed. He had been watching the unicorn practice his magic, and he expected a basic storm to come about. He snorted as it started 'raining' swords.
(<draconic>An aggressive pony trying to eradicate me from existence?!</draconic>)
The dragon expelled a blast of magical fire. It reflected some of the swords that were near him (Kyslu), many landing near Mage's hooves.
Mage was caught off-guard by some of the swords coming back at him and landing near his front hooves. It caught him
so off-guard, that he lost his concentration and his spell ended.
"What the heck?! Did the swords hit something and rebound back at me?! Oh well... I guess I'll try again later..." thought Mage as he thought it was strange as he didn't see anypony around, but, he didn't have time to investigate.
"Oh well. It's probably about time the next class started anyway, so, I'd better get going" thought Mage as he began to leave and head towards the academy. Once he was inside the academy, a sweatdrop appeared on the back of Mage's head once again when he realized that he
still didn't know what the next class would be or even
where it would be.
So, once again, Mage had no choice but to use his map and look through the classrooms one by one until he found the classroom where the next class would take place. It worked before, so, more than likely, it would work again.
Shard raises his eyebrows. :s [glow=navy,2,300]" Hmm."[/glow]
[glow=navy,2,300]( I wonder how it works.)[/glow]
*****
Kyslu smiled. His 'opponent' had retreated.
No offense but i am sure you are not here to read. Why are you here? Class hasn't started yet.
[glow=navy,2,300]" I thought class was now, and since I was here... "
( ...and also since I am terrible with directions.))
" Uh... Hey, may I ask you a question? On summoning?"[/glow]
Nova closed his book.
Sure. Go ahead.
[glow=navy,2,300]" So, is summoning basically teleporting another entity and/or object to wherever?"[/glow]
You can call it teleportation but there is a difference.
You call a creature and open a gate between the worlds for it. As it steps through the gate closes.
But there is more you can do with summoning magic then just call creatures.
Why do you ask?
[glow=navy,2,300]" I was wondering if Summoning covers oh, let's say teleporting a pony who is in the same world as you, to you.[/glow]
With the correct preparations this is possible. Do you have something in mind?
[glow=navy,2,300]" Yes. I wouldn't be able to practice it in this room though..."
( Somehow, I don't think he'll like my idea.)[/glow]
I can prepare the spell for you. You just need some things. Something from the pony you want to teleport, like some hair of his or her mane, a spellcircle which i can draw for you, and a chant.
((i know what you are up to. This is not a good idea. There is a reason why they did not meet))
(( Goodnight Nova.))
(( *smirks* It was my intention that you knew what Shard wanted to do. I know Nova doesn't like dragons because of something from his past [which I'm guessing at now]. Not a good idea for who? Nova or ???))
(( Good night ))
For nova. Just like you think, it has something to do with his past. I won't stop you. Proceed as you see fit.
Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2012 Oct 17, 17:40:51"You underestimate the security built into the very architecture of the Academy," smiled Feather as he sat back down. "Regardless, I am glad you are here. You do have quite a substantial magical aura there, though certainly not exactly supernatural. It is actually almost comparable to that of another student that came through this Academy not too long ago. In any case. What might I do for you today?"
"Another student with a similar aura!?" Time Right said excitedly leaning forward now forehead to forehead with Feather Scroll. "are we talking the extradimentional aspect or the spacetime aspect?" Time Right now seeming to forget his reason and being very excited about someone that might be the same as him... A being from another dimension!
((Well, I finally post! xD. Uh, yeah since i'm not really used to roleplay, if I do anything wrong feel free to yell at me or threaten to turn me into cupcakes ovO xD))
Felt walked up to the main gates of the Academy, he was an average sized stallion, his pelt was pure white and his mane a tail were both blue, with streaks of purple and his eyes almost the same blue as his mane. "Holy Mother of Luna, that is one big academy..... Well, so much for keeping calm, here comes the nervousness."He said to himself as he walked inside,"Now, where's that map...."He checked his saddlebags thoroughly, only to find.."Yup, I lost it.... So, first day, i'm kinda a nervous wreck and I have no idea where to go, this has got to be the best first day ever!"
So he went, wandering throughout the Academy hoping to find somepony able to help him....
Quote from: TimeRight on 2012 Oct 18, 04:58:44
Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2012 Oct 17, 17:40:51"You underestimate the security built into the very architecture of the Academy," smiled Feather as he sat back down. "Regardless, I am glad you are here. You do have quite a substantial magical aura there, though certainly not exactly supernatural. It is actually almost comparable to that of another student that came through this Academy not too long ago. In any case. What might I do for you today?"
"Another student with a similar aura!?" Time Right said excitedly leaning forward now forehead to forehead with Feather Scroll. "are we talking the extradimentional aspect or the spacetime aspect?" Time Right now seeming to forget his reason and being very excited about someone that might be the same as him... A being from another dimension!
"
Actually, two individuals, and yes, one is what you might term a traveller. He happens to teach Time Magic here, actually. The other would happen to be Twilight Sparkle, which contrary to popular opinion against her detractors, is not from another dimension."
Eventually Mage found a classroom that actually had a "closed" sign on it. Not only that, but, the classroom wasn't actually closed. Two ponies were in the classroom seemingly discussing something.
One of the ponies Mage recognized when he first came to the academy. The other pony Mage didn't recognize.
"Looks like I found where the next class is. I'm actually excited!! I get to see more of the awesome magic this teacher does!!" thought Mage.
But... the classroom said "closed," so, obviously, Mage couldn't just go in. It didn't matter anyway. He knew where the class was so that's all that mattered.
Mage made his way back to the student cafeteria and took a seat and simply relaxed again. It was the only area he found where he could just sit and relax. Mage was pretty much going to wait awhile until he thought it was long enough, then, go back to the classroom to see if the "closed" sign was taken off yet.
[glow=navy,2,300]" Oh, and are there any dangers to tele-summoning a pony? Like, could they be injured?"[/glow]
It can only get wrong if the pony doesn't want to be summoned. In that case it will only appear there for a short time and then vanish to where it came from.
Nova took a look at the clock in his room.
(I guess i can open now.)
The the "closed sign" vanished. Instead some shining letters hover in front of the door.
Illusion magic
Cloudy Zenith heads to to next class on her timetable. She enters Nova's classroom and takes a seat.
(( Ugh, I get back on the computer then Mom calls for dinner. Back. I'm surprised no one has posted for twenty minutes.))
Shard nods and takes a seat at a desk.
((let's wait for a few more before we begin.))
(( Mmkay. By tomorrow evening, most will probably be in class.))
[glow=navy,2,300]( I wonder... If Nova's fear will impact my request. It shouldn't though, because he'd just be working with me on the spell circle. Erm, I think that's what he said.)[/glow]
((I'll have to join in tomorrow, must sleep now))
Cloudy prepares her writing materials.
Light proceeds to Nova's class, wanting learn how to use his magic stick.
Mage figured he had waited long enough. He got up from his chair in the student cafeteria and made his way back to the class. The sign had changed. It was... more magic.
"Oh man... I'm impressed yet again. No time for that. If I pay attention and take good notes... I can do this too!!" thought Mage as he made his way into the classroom, took a seat in the second row on the left side of the room again, teleported his schools supplies to himself again, and organized his area as he prepared for the class to begin.
((Now i am satisfied))
Nova faced the students and began speaking.
For those of you who missed last class, I am Lusterless Nova, your Teacher for Illusion and summoning magic.
And today i welcome you to another lesson of Illusion Magic.
Last time we learned how to create a light sphere. Today we will take another step and manipulate colors to create our first Illusions.
Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2012 Oct 18, 10:50:51"Actually, two individuals, and yes, one is what you might term a traveller. He happens to teach Time Magic here, actually. The other would happen to be Twilight Sparkle, which contrary to popular opinion against her detractors, is not from another dimension."
"Oh I know about Twilight. She was one of the first ponies to help me learn how to control simple magics. Also a traveler that knows time magic... that rings a bell." Time Right quickly backed off noticing how close they are. He then remembered the reason he was there. "I need you to help me find out how my magic works, and why I am able to use it... oh also how to properly use it... Luna and Twilight told me to come here"
Quote from: TimeRight on 2012 Oct 19, 00:18:37
Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2012 Oct 18, 10:50:51"Actually, two individuals, and yes, one is what you might term a traveller. He happens to teach Time Magic here, actually. The other would happen to be Twilight Sparkle, which contrary to popular opinion against her detractors, is not from another dimension."
"Oh I know about Twilight. She was one of the first ponies to help me learn how to control simple magics. Also a traveler that knows time magic... that rings a bell." Time Right quickly backed off noticing how close they are. He then remembered the reason he was there. "I need you to help me find out how my magic works, and why I am able to use it... oh also how to properly use it... Luna and Twilight told me to come here"
"
Did They indeed?" chuckled Feather. "
I'm quite honored. Find out how your magic works, eh? I suppose the first step would to be termine exactly what your magic entails. Could you describe to me exactly what occurs when using this unknown magic?"
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Oct 18, 23:56:33
((Now i am satisfied))
Nova faced the students and began speaking.
For those of you who missed last class, I am Lusterless Nova, your Teacher for Illusion and summoning magic.
And today i welcome you to another lesson of Illusion Magic.
Last time we learned how to create a light sphere. Today we will take another step and manipulate colors to create our first Illusions.
Mage nodded as he used his magic to grab his pencil and prepared to write as many notes as he felt he possibly needed to take.
Majem, aimlessly wandering about the academy and almost ready to give up on his search, found a rather interesting looking classroom. Bright coloured letters hovered in front of the door, spelling out 'Illusion'.
"Might as well." He sighed and entered the classroom.
Shard nodded and looked at Nova intently.
Now then. Let's begin with the theory:
As you may know, the sunlight is a combination of all colors. The best was to show this-
Nova took a prism out of his desk and holds it into a ray of light. It shatters the light and reviels the colors of a rainbow.
-is this. We will try to do what the prism does and shatter the light into it's colors.
((broken image, try this: http://gallery.hd.org/_exhibits/natural-science/prism-and-refraction-of-light-into-rainbow-2-AJHD.jpg))
((works for me. Does anypony else have this problem?))
(( Yes, I couldn't see it without opening it into new tab.))
[glow=navy,2,300]" So, we are supposed to separate the colors in the light, how?"[/glow] Shard thinks aloud, quietly.
"This guy isn't messing around. I'm not sure I can do that though... I'll just have to try my best I suppose" thought Mage as he wasn't very sure of himself and wasn't very confident in his abilities to do and use illusion magic correctly at the moment.
Cloudy makes a sketch of the prism, and begins considering possible ways of using magic to split light.
From the front door Tuseday wander in the front door form her travels to what appeared to be an administration desk. Gently she rang the bell
Excuse me, but is there some pony I can speak to?
"Well, there doesn't seem to be anypony around who can help me, perhaps they're all in class, I probably should be too...."Felt walked around and finally found a notice board, luckily it a had a map put up and the schedules for the classes. "Finally!....Ok let's see here....Illusion...Ah, here it is, and i'm not too far from class,let's just hope I haven't missed too much.."
He walked along the hallway until he saw the multicolored Illusion sign on the door, "Looks like i'm here...".
He gently opened the door to avoid disrupting anything that might be going on inside,"Umm...Professor Nova? I'm Felt, Felt Whisper. I'm kinda new and i'll be attending your illusion classes"
Aliski notices she is late for school.
she is so tired she just ignores it and goes back to sleep
yawn
Nova turns to Felt Whisper.
I see. Try to make it in time next time.
So as i was saying, we will break the light. To do so let's give you some help.
Nova casts a spell. The room becomes black and everything except the student's desks becomes darker.. In the next moment a beam of light comes from the ceiling and shines on the desk of each student.
(http://niconica.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/light-in-the-dark.jpg)
Use your mana to create a lens and hold it into the light. Change it's shape to break the light like the prism does. Try to get a feeling for it.
((After some major absence, I'm coming back!))
Melody was modifying a seal that she had put in the class.
((Welcome back ^-^))
Shard stares off into space, thinking.
A sphere of mana rested on Shard's desk. It morphed into a shape, resembling a rounded triangular prism. It disappeared as Shard snorted out of frustration. :l
After some thought, Shard formed an ice prism on his desk, and stared at it.
[glow=navy,2,300]" To do that with mana...?"[/glow]
Nova watches the students practice. As he sees shard's ice prism he speaks to him.
An interesting idea but you have to use pure mana.
Mage began shaking a little. He was nervous.
He began to use his mana to try to create a lens. The lens formed fine, but then, Mage wasn't sure how to change the shape to break the light like the prism did.
He tried the obvious thing first. He altered the shape of the lens into a diamond-like shaped and put it through the light.
Mage wasn't very confident that this would work...
Quote from: Tuseday Fraulein on 2012 Oct 19, 22:54:53
From the front door Tuseday wander in the front door form her travels to what appeared to be an administration desk. Gently she rang the bell
Excuse me, but is there some pony I can speak to?
The Secretary came in from a door and bowed, embarrassed. "I'm so sorry for making you wait. Is there something I can do for you?"
Quote from: Nala Valor on 2012 Oct 20, 09:20:42
((After some major absence, I'm coming back!))
Melody was modifying a seal that she had put in the class.
((welcome back!! :D))
Majem closed his eyes and tried his best to do as instructed, but he never was the best at magic, and the frustration of failure only made his efforts worse.
"Ugh, I can't do this! I didn't sign up for this anyway, I'm just wasting my time here." He thought and slammed his face on the desk.
It looks like some of you have trouble with this. Let's try to make it step by step.
First of all, i want you to close your eyes and clear your mind.
Take a deep breath and calm down.
Majem looked at Nova with an annoyed look on his face. "Easy for you to say. All I can think of is water, I even hear the noise of waves in my head." He then realized why it was and smacked himself in the face. He closed his eyes and with a white flash, his mane and his tail returned back to hair. His white hair was extremely messy after that moment, but that was the least of his worries.
He closed his eyes again, without distraction this time, he concentrated on the mana sphere. For a brief moment, some colours were refracted by his spell, but the effort was to great for Majem and he ended up with a headache.
((So... Who's free here?))
Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2012 Oct 19, 00:58:24
Quote from: TimeRight on 2012 Oct 19, 00:18:37
Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2012 Oct 18, 10:50:51"Actually, two individuals, and yes, one is what you might term a traveller. He happens to teach Time Magic here, actually. The other would happen to be Twilight Sparkle, which contrary to popular opinion against her detractors, is not from another dimension."
"Oh I know about Twilight. She was one of the first ponies to help me learn how to control simple magics. Also a traveler that knows time magic... that rings a bell." Time Right quickly backed off noticing how close they are. He then remembered the reason he was there. "I need you to help me find out how my magic works, and why I am able to use it... oh also how to properly use it... Luna and Twilight told me to come here"
"Did They indeed?" chuckled Feather. "I'm quite honored. Find out how your magic works, eh? I suppose the first step would to be termine exactly what your magic entails. Could you describe to me exactly what occurs when using this unknown magic?"
"I can show you one of the two unique spells" Time Right said as he started focusing. He closed his eyes as he backed off from feather scroll. His horns glow started becoming more intense ans all of a sudden a aura that almost looked like the night sky sounded Time Right as Feather scroll saw the ground beneath Time Rights hooves crack and objects around him where pushed away as if they where falling because of gravity. "see gravitational manipulation. I would show you my time bending spell but I would need another pony for that." Time Right said as he opened his eyes. the bottom of his whites where slowly being filled with what looked like the night sky and his aura was also slowly changing too. "interesting no?" he said as he dispelled the spell and the night sky in his eyes slowly disappeared.
Shard sighed.
[glow=navy,2,300]( Back to square one.)[/glow]
Majem gave up on trying at all. He rested his head on the desk and rubbed the sides of his head. "Oww, oww, oww."
nova watched the students practice this spell. Only few made some progress.
It looks like this is too advanced for some of you. This is difficult and a big step toward learning illusion magic. If you can't make progress now don't worry. There are a lot of books in the library which might help you. If you want you are free to go if you want to give up trying it here.
Those of you who want to continue please remain on your seats.
Quote from: TimeRight on 2012 Oct 20, 15:00:02
Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2012 Oct 19, 00:58:24
Quote from: TimeRight on 2012 Oct 19, 00:18:37
Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2012 Oct 18, 10:50:51"Actually, two individuals, and yes, one is what you might term a traveller. He happens to teach Time Magic here, actually. The other would happen to be Twilight Sparkle, which contrary to popular opinion against her detractors, is not from another dimension."
"Oh I know about Twilight. She was one of the first ponies to help me learn how to control simple magics. Also a traveler that knows time magic... that rings a bell." Time Right quickly backed off noticing how close they are. He then remembered the reason he was there. "I need you to help me find out how my magic works, and why I am able to use it... oh also how to properly use it... Luna and Twilight told me to come here"
"Did They indeed?" chuckled Feather. "I'm quite honored. Find out how your magic works, eh? I suppose the first step would to be termine exactly what your magic entails. Could you describe to me exactly what occurs when using this unknown magic?"
"I can show you one of the two unique spells" Time Right said as he started focusing. He closed his eyes as he backed off from feather scroll. His horns glow started becoming more intense ans all of a sudden a aura that almost looked like the night sky sounded Time Right as Feather scroll saw the ground beneath Time Rights hooves crack and objects around him where pushed away as if they where falling because of gravity. "see gravitational manipulation. I would show you my time bending spell but I would need another pony for that." Time Right said as he opened his eyes. the bottom of his whites where slowly being filled with what looked like the night sky and his aura was also slowly changing too. "interesting no?" he said as he dispelled the spell and the night sky in his eyes slowly disappeared.
Feather paced, more fascinated and intrigued than at all scared. Time tutoring some of the best and most powerful unicorns in Equestria tends to remove fear and surprise from a researcher. "
The aura is definitely reminiscent of Princess Luna's, but the spell resembles those that were most famously invented by Starswirl the Bearded. Gravitational manipulation and time bending are actually extremely similar, as both involve the change in the Lorentz Factor of space-time. It is related to teleportation spells and might be classified as a type of low level reality warping."
He looked at the pony in curiosity, observing the aura. "
In fact, it actually bears some resemblance to Alicorn abilities... How in Equestria did you come by this power in the first place?"
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Oct 20, 09:14:14
Nova turns to Felt Whisper.
I see. Try to make it in time next time.
"
My apologies, I got lost for a bit, i'll need to memorize the hallways before I can move around without some form of a map." X3
Felt went on a took a seat and tried to do as instructed, but he was having no better luck than most of his fellow students..
"
Alright, come on, concentrate...."He said to himself as he tried to form a lens in front of him, clearly he'd need much,
much more practice.
Quote from: The Wandering Magus link=topic=4341.msg405403#msg405403Feather paced, more fascinated and intrigued than at all scared. Time tutoring some of the best and most powerful unicorns in Equestria tends to remove fear and surprise from a researcher. "The aura is definitely reminiscent of Princess Luna's, but the spell resembles those that were most famously invented by Starswirl the Bearded. Gravitational manipulation and time bending are actually extremely similar, as both involve the change in the Lorentz Factor of space-time. It is related to teleportation spells and might be classified as a type of low level reality warping."
He looked at the pony in curiosity, observing the aura. "In fact, it actually bears some resemblance to Alicorn abilities... How in Equestria did you come by this power in the first place?"
"Ok.... you will think I'm crazy but here goes. So I'm sitting at my desk in a different dimension. I'm a bipedal being with little to no hair. I was watching a show that is basically the adeventures of the elements of harmony and then BAM! white light and I wake up a pony" Time Right says looking around as his eyes where now back to normal. "I find out i am able to tell the time of any place in equestira. i know each second. i learned how to ignore it to fall asleep about one month ago. i always had these abilities but when i tried mixing them to try moving at light speed i used the wrong amount of each and ended up... i don't know how long ago but starswrill the bearded has a little beard and was powerful but still not a master... Oh yeah i ended up saving princess Luna's life, taking the brunt force of Celestias royal canterlot voice, and then getting my head shoved into a rip in space and time. Starswrill said i have potential." Time Right stopped trying to remember. "Then with the princesses help and Starswril I was sent back home and since then my control over these two spells has increased exponentially. So I don't know why I have this magic, how it actually works besides it mentally drains me and its current effects." Time Right explained everything hoping Feather Scroll didn't just kick him out for being crazy
Some ponies left the room. Nova looked after them and noted their names.
(Too bad. I hope they will catch up)
If you still have trouble maybe a example will help you.
nova took a seat at his desk. A ray of light came to it.
Shard watches Nova.
Quote from: TimeRight on 2012 Oct 20, 16:55:10
Quote from: The Wandering Magus link=topic=4341.msg405403#msg405403Feather paced, more fascinated and intrigued than at all scared. Time tutoring some of the best and most powerful unicorns in Equestria tends to remove fear and surprise from a researcher. "The aura is definitely reminiscent of Princess Luna's, but the spell resembles those that were most famously invented by Starswirl the Bearded. Gravitational manipulation and time bending are actually extremely similar, as both involve the change in the Lorentz Factor of space-time. It is related to teleportation spells and might be classified as a type of low level reality warping."
He looked at the pony in curiosity, observing the aura. "In fact, it actually bears some resemblance to Alicorn abilities... How in Equestria did you come by this power in the first place?"
"Ok.... you will think I'm crazy but here goes. So I'm sitting at my desk in a different dimension. I'm a bipedal being with little to no hair. I was watching a show that is basically the adeventures of the elements of harmony and then BAM! white light and I wake up a pony" Time Right says looking around as his eyes where now back to normal. "I find out i am able to tell the time of any place in equestira. i know each second. i learned how to ignore it to fall asleep about one month ago. i always had these abilities but when i tried mixing them to try moving at light speed i used the wrong amount of each and ended up... i don't know how long ago but starswrill the bearded has a little beard and was powerful but still not a master... Oh yeah i ended up saving princess Luna's life, taking the brunt force of Celestias royal canterlot voice, and then getting my head shoved into a rip in space and time. Starswrill said i have potential." Time Right stopped trying to remember. "Then with the princesses help and Starswril I was sent back home and since then my control over these two spells has increased exponentially. So I don't know why I have this magic, how it actually works besides it mentally drains me and its current effects." Time Right explained everything hoping Feather Scroll didn't just kick him out for being crazy
Feather had long ago taken out a notepad, and was now furiously scribbling out notes on it. "
Well. You're not lying, at least you're not saying anything that you don't personally believe to be false. Fascinating, truly fascinating. I've heard of and studied the Many Worlds theory, but never in my life had I ever expected it to be verified in this manner."
He looked up at Time Right, an inquisitive and focused expression on his face. "
Bipedal beings with no hair on the body, approximating the shape of a primate, with advanced technology imitating the effects of magic... an almost exact description of Homo Sapiens Sapiens as described by Miss Heartstrings not too long ago when she was here researching Xenobiology, or as she termed it, 'Anthropology'. I hadn't put much though into it before, but it seems that the magic of our world, or possibly the magic between the worlds, either transported your mind and memory, or your entire body, into this world, twisting and shaping it to allow you to fully integrate. I've only heard of one other case, and that one is an imperial secret. And you say you gained the magic afterwards with Princess Luna's help? Then it is no wonder that your aura is so similar to Hers and Starswirl's."
He looked down at his notes for a long moment. "
You say you can tell the time of any place in Equestria, and can move at light speed. That should not have resulted in reversing the flow of time around you. Did you break the light barrier?"
First of all, like i already said, you have to be calm. Think of something that helps you clear your mind. Then wait a while and focus.
Nova closes his eyes and starts focusing. He uses his mana. It comes of his horn and forms a cube of mana
Once you are calm think of somethin that reflects or shatters light.
A crystal, glass, a prism, anything that is transparent.
The cube becomes transparent. The light ray is shattered a bit.
Change the form. Imagine how you press and move it.
The Cube becomes flat and is reduced to a square. The light that is shattered forms a rainbow line on the table.
Okay one more push. Now i imagine how i hold it on the edges while pushing the center up. Then i'll make it round.
Nova imagines just what he said. It bends and forms a lens. The light on his table forms a rainbow circle.
Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2012 Oct 20, 13:19:30
Quote from: Tuseday Fraulein on 2012 Oct 19, 22:54:53
From the front door Tuseday wander in the front door form her travels to what appeared to be an administration desk. Gently she rang the bell
Excuse me, but is there some pony I can speak to?
The Secretary came in from a door and bowed, embarrassed. "I'm so sorry for making you wait. Is there something I can do for you?"
Quote from: Nala Valor on 2012 Oct 20, 09:20:42
((After some major absence, I'm coming back!))
Melody was modifying a seal that she had put in the class.
((welcome back!! :D))
Id like an admittance form, if its not too much trouble..
Felt watched Nova intently, taking down notes if he had to.
Mage was struggling, so, he stopped. For the moment anyway. Then, he payed attention to what Nova was doing. That's when he remembered his somewhat "private" lesson he had with him earlier.
Mage did the same thing he did before. He cleared his mind of everything. As far as Mage was concerned, it was only him, and the ray of light.
He focused his mana and tried to make something transparent. He decided the easiest thing to make would be glass.
He tried just that.
He opened his eyes... and he saw... he did it!! However, he was only able to hold it for a few seconds before he was forced to stop the spell.
Mage then breathed heavily out loud.
"Aw... man... looks... like... I... need... magic... endurance... or... something... like... that... training. I... used... up... my... magic... to... quickly..." remarked Mage as he attempted to catch his breath.
Quote from: Tuseday Fraulein on 2012 Oct 20, 18:45:41
Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2012 Oct 20, 13:19:30
Quote from: Tuseday Fraulein on 2012 Oct 19, 22:54:53
From the front door Tuseday wander in the front door form her travels to what appeared to be an administration desk. Gently she rang the bell
Excuse me, but is there some pony I can speak to?
The Secretary came in from a door and bowed, embarrassed. "I'm so sorry for making you wait. Is there something I can do for you?"
Id like an admittance form, if its not too much trouble..
"Done!"
A scroll puffed into existence in front of the pony, along with a quill that filled itself with ink.
Nova watched mage's try. He chuckled and took a bottle of water out of his saddlebag and levitated it to him.
This was a good try. You may need some more stamina but i am satisfied with your result. Take some rest.
He wrote something on a piece of paper.
Majem's headache finally cleared a little, but he still felt drained of magic.
"This isn't my kind of magic." He thought and walked up to Nova, with one hoof against his head.
"Teach, can you tell me where the cafetaria is? I'm hungry and need some rest." Majem wanted to get out of here and didn't think about being polite or respectful towards Nova. He'd rather not speak to him, but Majem was still clueless about locations in the academy.
Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2012 Oct 20, 18:58:34
Quote from: Tuseday Fraulein on 2012 Oct 20, 18:45:41
Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2012 Oct 20, 13:19:30
Quote from: Tuseday Fraulein on 2012 Oct 19, 22:54:53
From the front door Tuseday wander in the front door form her travels to what appeared to be an administration desk. Gently she rang the bell
Excuse me, but is there some pony I can speak to?
The Secretary came in from a door and bowed, embarrassed. "I'm so sorry for making you wait. Is there something I can do for you?"
Id like an admittance form, if its not too much trouble..
"Done!"
A scroll puffed into existence in front of the pony, along with a quill that filled itself with ink.
Almost as soon as she'd received the form, Tuseday had filled it out and returned it to the kind pony
Nova looked at Majem
Out of this room, down the stairs, second road left and then just follow the sign that looks like an arrow with the coffee cup on it.
Quote from: Tuseday Fraulein on 2012 Oct 20, 19:12:12
Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2012 Oct 20, 18:58:34
Quote from: Tuseday Fraulein on 2012 Oct 20, 18:45:41
Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2012 Oct 20, 13:19:30
Quote from: Tuseday Fraulein on 2012 Oct 19, 22:54:53
From the front door Tuseday wander in the front door form her travels to what appeared to be an administration desk. Gently she rang the bell
Excuse me, but is there some pony I can speak to?
The Secretary came in from a door and bowed, embarrassed. "I'm so sorry for making you wait. Is there something I can do for you?"
Id like an admittance form, if its not too much trouble..
"Done!"
A scroll puffed into existence in front of the pony, along with a quill that filled itself with ink.
Almost as soon as she'd received the form, Tuseday had filled it out and returned it to the kind pony
The scroll vanished in a puff of smoke and sailed through a pipe in the wall. An instant later a large cloud of smoke appeared and puffed into a stack of papers.
"Seems that you've been admitted, Miss Tuesday! Welcome to the Royal Academy of Magic," said the mare with a smile.
"Thanks." He said and shook his head a little as he left the room.
With Nova's instructions, Majem quickly found the cafetaria. Majem breathed a sigh of relief and sat down someplace quiet. Still fatigued by the Illusion class, Majem picked up his lunch with his hooves instead. His white hair was still a mess, but he didn't care about anything else than his food in front of him now. With very small bites, Majem ate his lunch.
Unable to form a refracting prism, Cloudy Zenith begins trying a different approach, forcing the light to split into several separate streams with her mana.
She then alters the color of the light in a manner similar to the light orb spell, using her magic to modify the wavelength by absorbing or adding energy.
The result of this is a staggered rainbow, that includes not only the normal colours but many hues and shades.
"Sir, is splitting the light then filtering it okay, or does it have to be altered by refraction?"
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Oct 20, 19:00:38
Nova watched mage's try. He chuckled and took a bottle of water out of his saddlebag and levitated it to him.
This was a good try. You may need some more stamina but i am satisfied with your result. Take some rest.
He wrote something on a piece of paper.
Mage was
still breathing heavily, but, accepted the bottle, He opened the bottle with his teeth and drank from the bottle by biting the top of the bottle and lifting it up by moving his head up as he took a sip from the bottle before placing it back on his desk. He did it this way because he had spent all of his magic by attempting the spell.
Mage then laid back in his chair as he tried to rest and recover himself after using up all of his magic. He would probably sit there until some of his magic returned to him before he would leave the class and go searching in the library for tips on not only how to do illusion magic, but, for tips on increasing his magic stamina as well.
Shard closed his eyes. A small glowing sphere lowered itself onto Shard's desk. It grew a bit larger as it did so. It then became dimmer, gradually forming a semi-transparent sphere.
[glow=navy,2,300]( I wonder how we are going to control which color the light is. ... I should probably finish this part first...)[/glow]
The sphere became more transparent. It morphed into a cylinder, then a triangular prism. Shard opened his eyes and looked at the two prisms resting on his desk. He smiled and looked at Nova.
(( Once Nova responds to Cloudy, Shard will ask his question.))
Quote from: Voidwalker on 2012 Oct 20, 19:20:51
Unable to form a refracting prism, Cloudy Zenith begins trying a different approach, forcing the light to split into several separate streams with her mana.
She then alters the color of the light in a manner similar to the light orb spell, using her magic to modify the wavelength by absorbing or adding energy.
The result of this is a staggered rainbow, that includes not only the normal colours but many hues and shades.
"Sir, is splitting the light then filtering it okay, or does it have to be altered by refraction?"
Nova looks surprised at Cloudy
Impressive. Do you realize that you just skipped 2 lessons?
"I've been reading several books on illusion. The practice with changing the colour of the light orb helped.
But there is still the problem of me being unable to split the light with a mana-formed prism."
The prism is just one step to get a feeling for the colors. The next step would have been to shatter the light without a manifestation.
Since you are already able to do so without a manifestation you don't have to worry about that step.
Nova wrote some notes in a small book.
Interesting. To be honest i am not sure what to do with you for now. You already know what you have to know for today.
Shard looks at Nova.
[glow=navy,2,300]" Excuse me, Nova?"[/glow]
Cloudy loses concentration and the illusion fades back into the beam of light.
She begins gathering mana to try again, deciding she will practice a little more then head to the library to read up more on the subject.
After hours of searching she found a garden with plenty of open space. Finding a shady place under a great oak, she grabbed her flute from her saddle-bag and began to play a soft melody.
Yes shard?
[glow=navy,2,300]" So, you want us to create a lens? Or can we just create a prism out of mana?"[/glow] he says, waving a hoof at his two prisms, the ice one starting to melt.
Anything that gives you a feeling on how to shatter light is fine.
[glow=navy,2,300]" Okay." :) " That's good to know. How do you control the color? The result right now is just a basic rainbow. ... How are specific colors involved?"[/glow]
Mage felt better after resting awhile and felt as if his magic had returned to him. He wanted to thank the teacher, but noticed he was busy with another student, so, Mage didn't want to bother him.
Mage teleported his school supplies back to whence they came with his magic, and exited the classroom. Mage took out his map once again and looked for the library. Once he found it, with the help of his map, he made his way over there.
Once Mage was in the library... he planned on doing some serious studying on some more tips and tricks to do illusion magic better as well as how to increase his magic stamina.
Felt tried his best, he poured all he had into trying to form that lens, fortunately, he did! But with the excitement of actually doing it, he lost concentration and the lens faded as quickly as it had appeared, and left him drained of all his magical energy.
Don't jump too far ahead shard. Like i said this is only meant to give you a feeling for the shattering of light.
What you are thinking of will be taught in the next lesson.
Quote from: Drgnwolf on 2012 Oct 21, 07:32:53
Felt tried his best, he poured all he had into trying to form that lens, fortunately, he did! But with the excitement of actually doing it, he lost concentration and the lens faded as quickly as it had appeared, and left him drained of all his magical energy.
This was a good try. I want all of you to practice that spell until next lesson. If you have trouble you might want to ask other students for help
[The bell rings]
Alright everypony. The lesson is over. Please leave the room just as clean as you found it.
Nova cancels his spell and the room becomes bright again.
X3
[glow=navy,2,300]" Okay... back to what we were talking about earlier, summoning, what does a chant consist of?"[/glow] Shard asked as his two prisms slowly disintegrated.
Nova looks around if any students are watching their conversation.
let's talk about this later. Meet me outside at the schoolyard once everypony has left.
Shard nods. Both of his prisms are gone and the desk is in the same condition that he found it in.
(( You worded that oddly, too oddly for my ( foolish) brain to follow. "has left" = has left where?))
((Left the room. I have to make sure the room is in a top condition before i leave. But to do so i have to wait for the others to leave.))
(( Okay. Thanks for clarification. [ Oh, and your reasoning makes sense too.]))
((Le me is still waiting... ovO))
Mage arrived in the library with the help from his map.
It was very impressive. Books were everywhere. Not only that, it was a large room. Almost as large as the gymnasium was. Mage quickly shook off the awed look on his face again.
Mage went up to the desk and spoke with the librarian there, explaining that he was new to the Academy and this was his first time here and asked for help in finding the books he wanted to find.
The first thing the librarian did was give him a sort of 'library card' specifically for students, which Mage gladly accepted and placed inside his vest pocket. Next, the librarian assisted him and got the books he wanted to look over.
Once all of that was done, Mage took a seat at one of the desks and began reading the books thoroughly. He started by reading the book on how to increase his magic stamina. Because... what would be the point in reading the book on the tips and tricks to do illusion magic better if he didn't have better magic stamina?
Mage remembered something and re-summoned his school supplies to him and began writing some notes in his notepad. He was taking notes on what the book had on how to increase his magic stamina.
((AFAIK, no one really controls NPCs here. I think. I guess. That's why I did the post this way. Hopefully it's acceptable. :s ))
((yea im free sorry for taking so long to respond))
Ryo is in the Gym straige lights are coming from the windows
Kai is sat in his office reading through some notes
In the library, Cloudy Zenith reads through a book on illusion. It is a fairly new book, and the title on the spine reads "Manipulation of photoelectric spectra".
Shard walks out of the classroom after waving Shard goodbye. He headed toward a door that led outside.
Within minuets she teleported herself into the summoning for beginners class and oped a book labeled "Sprites : The little friend, or a tiny foe"
Shard walked outside and started trotting toward the meadow.
Felt put his notebook back in his saddle and left class. He figured he'd wander around a little bit, familiarize himself with his new surroundings.
Mage continued reading the book on how to increase his magic stamina and continued taking notes in his notebook on how to increase his magic stamina.
He decided to take a break from that and took a look at the book on the tips and tricks on how to do illusion magic better.
After reading a little...
"Oh I get it now!! That makes much more sense!!" thought Mage as he began some notes in his notebook about illusion magic and how to do it better in his notepad now.
He reaches the meadow.
[glow=navy,2,300]"Ava'yorn. "[/glow]
"Ava'yorn. Svabol tir wux rigluin? "
[glow=navy,2,300]"Si mi claxir vi class shafaer lasauir sva wer chaswh vur jahus jikair zahae lasauir wux. Si rigluin vi ternock."[/glow]
"Axun, coi ornla qe vi petranaswin"
~~~~
Shard walks back to the schoolyard, an extra scale in his bag. It was small, about five inches long.
After making sure the teaching room is fine, nova went outside.
He heads for the schoolyard.
Shard reached the schoolyard and heads for the side of the building. He leans against it and waits for Nova.
Nova reaches the schoolyard. As he sees shard he approaches him.
Hi there.
[glow=navy,2,300]"Hi. So you said to summon something, you'd need a spell circle, a hair or something from that being, and a chant? What would a chant consist of?"[/glow]
I already prepared one. It's almost complete. What exactly do you want to summon?
[glow=navy,2,300]" ... A dragon."[/glow]
(( *smirks* Thanks for asking.))
((I can read dragon tongue remember? [Insert just as planned face]))
A dragon!?
Nova is shocked by that answer but regains his usual attitude.
Why in equestria do you want to summon a dragon here? Do you know how dangerous that is?
Even with my assistance it is hard to summon something of that caliber?
(( I know you can. I actually posted it for you. I would have skipped it otherwise. [ And thanks again for the translator.]))
Shard snorted and shook his head.
[glow=navy,2,300]" Do you remember what I said the other day? I know a friendly dragon that is nearby at the moment a-and... No, I don't have a clue about summoning, so I wouldn't know how hard it is. I can assume though, and considering size, I suppose it would be difficult."[/glow] :s Shard looked at Nova, waiting to see if he'd decline his request.
((Glad you like it ^-^))
Look... I don't know what your reasons are, and don't think that i hate dragons. But there are 2 reasons why i can't grant you your request.
The first reason would be that a summoning of that size needs to be permitted. I am limited to 3 of my 4 high summonings while i am at the Academies grounds.
And the other reason... Sorry but i... it's something about my past. Even if the dragon you want to summon is friendly he will scare me.
(( I'm assuming 'Kamin' is the one not allowed? If that's his name, the golem thing.))
[glow=navy,2,300]" Oh... okay. And I'm sorry about whatever happened in your past..."[/glow]
((right. This guy is as big as a house. Imagine such a huge creature would appear out of nowhere. Panic would be guaranteed))
Thanks. It's a part of me that i am not proud of.
Nova thinks for a while.
But... I guess if you would want to summon it near the school, outside it's grounds, i could be of help.
Ryo starts to walk up to Shard and Nova
"well well well its a preaty intresting situation isnt it proffesors" Ryo's smileing the eyepach gone but his eye still tainted red
Nova turns to Ryo.
An eavesdropper eh?
Hello Professor Disk.
[glow=navy,2,300]( Where did he come from and how does he know?)[/glow] Shard looked at Ryo, puzzled, his expression mimicking his thoughts.
[glow=navy,2,300]" Y-yea, I guess..."[/glow] Shard replied, still puzzled.
"sorry, sorry to be fair keeping my eye out is part of my job", Ryo taps his hoof on the ground and faint lines of the seals apear beneth his hoof "and ive been overdoing the security seals, to drain some excess energy"
:s [glow=navy,2,300]" Hmm. So, what's your name? Mine's Shard, pr you may have heard that..."[/glow]
Come to think of it. You are in charge of the Academy's security right?
Can you lower the security? As you may have already heard Professor shard wants to summon a dragon.
"Oh have we really not shared the pleasure of meeting my apologies for scaring you then, and for the weird look currently, I'm Professor Ryo Disk, I'm in charge of the seals in the school and I teach the shadow and dark magic classes."
Ryo looks over at Nova
"It depends on why there should be a dragon in the academy it could be dangerous to summon one, unless you have permeation to have it on the grounds"
After writing some notes on how to do illusion magic better, Mage went back to reading the book on how to increase his stamina.
That's when he came across something interesting...
"Huh... this book recommends an interesting training method... I guess I'll have to try that too..." thought Mage.
With that, he decided to stop for now. He would come back if he thought he needed more help. Mage returned the books to the front desk as the library smiled at him. Mage blushed and smiled back and simply thanked the librarian for all of the help he received. The librarian simply said it was no problem as they did this a lot more than you would think. Mage simply nodded and left.
"Hmm... what should I do now..." thought Mage as he looked at his map as he tried to decide what he would do next.
[glow=navy,2,300]" It is nice to meet you Ryo. Indeed, I have permission from Emerald Crescent to have Kyslu, the frost dragon in a field near here."[/glow]
"Oh then it should be fine, I'm assuming the summoning is a simpler method and safer than having a dragon fly over"Ryo taps his hoof a runic seal appears under them all its area is large enough to fit the gymnasium
"I shall re-write the rules of the seal a moment should be a good waste of energy"
Shard blushes a bit. X3
[glow=navy,2,300]( Well, that's the original way he got to the academy, but... I'm going to go with not saying anything.)[/glow]
Nova takes a seat on the ground and thinks about something.
((ok I origanly had some cool runinc letters but I cant get them to work so im cheating))
The runic letters change shape along the rims of the seal as Ryo mumbles in an ancient tongue the seal glows brightly then fades away
"this should sort you for now you have 10 muinets"
The red tint in Ryo's eye fades and its colour retuns to its normal brown colour
Okay then.
Nova takes out some chalk and makes an X on the ground.
Place what you have from your dragon on this and please don't erase this. I'll cast the spell from the distance.
Oh and what is the dragon's name?
[glow=navy,2,300]" Ky-slu. K-y-s-l-u."[/glow]
Shard places the scale on the X.
(( Sorry. I'm back. Dinner. And where did he get the chalk. o_O))
((he used it in the first illusion lesson. Since then he had it in his saddlebag))
Okay. You wait here and i'll take care of the rest.
Nova leaves the area. He heads to someplace far away enough.
(( Okay. It was just like, poof, chalk.))
Shard waits patiently. [glow=navy,2,300]( I wonder how this will turn out... )[/glow]
Nova reaches the teachers dorm.
(this should be far enough but yet still in range.)
He turns around and begins gathering a big amount of mana. A orb is growing on Nova's horn.
(( I'm wondering also, I remember something about him being bad at teleporting himself to the right location, never mind another.))
(( You are good informed. Glad to see that some ponies actually take some of their time to do their homework.
Yeah he can teleport himself but fails to set the correct point at where he wants to appear. This makes him sometimes show up in the weirdest places. But in this case it is not a teleportation, it's a summoning. The thing he is most familiar with.))
((Dragon apears in the headteachers office ovO lol))
Quote from: Ryo_D_Disk on 2012 Oct 22, 19:43:16
((Dragon apears in the headteachers office ovO lol))
(( That was so what I was thinking. But yea summoning. *fails to get through thick skull* The difference eludes me for some reason. And thanks Nova for the compliment.))
((i would love to see his reaction but lets save this for haloween and the 1st april))
Nova shoots the orb away. It flies to the X mark and upon impact it starts drawing a spellcircle.
After a while it is finished. The circle glows.
(http://img6.imagebanana.com/img/mweay3hk/LLNPlain.png)
A ghost hawk flies to the group.
Now all i have to do is the chant. When i am done call him with:
Hear my Call Kyslu.
Shard nods. He smiles.
(( *Kyslu. Sorry, mistake on my part.))
I will use the regular Convocation chant while undergoing the process of a seal summoning. He is your friend after all so i don't need more. Let's begin.
The hawk flies up. His voice echoes as he speaks.
By my name and might,
By this October's light,
I call to thee but not to fight,
By the power of three,
I conjure thee,
To hear my call and arise before me.
[glow=navy,2,300]" Hear my call, Kyslu."[/glow]
The seal glows even brighter for a moment. Kyslu arises from it, like it would be a hole.
After he is fully materialized the seal grows bigger and stops glowing.
The hawk looks away but remains there.
((the seal is a limit. We can't allow him to curiously take flight. After ryo's seal returns to normal he will be send back to where he was))
Shard looks around confused. He smiles after a bit, taking in his surroundings,
" Shasva. Batobot jahus shasva. Svanoa tira wux yor batobot!?
[glow=navy,2,300]" Si tira ti nafl. Voga jivi relgra Nova tira throdenilti di wer tawura. Wux geou gethrisj spical ekess svaklar wux jahen ghent nomeno fades stoda."[/glow]
" Keh, si kampiun. Si charis ir kear wux shilta tir nomeno doutan."
The dragon looks down at the seal, interested.
( Ornla ti batobot qe halkiva. Ve yorir svanoa zyak lasau jacion lae algbo lae wer vemud.)
The hawk speaks.
tir ti virax wer tharm.
"oh so this was the dragon you spoke of, he seems fairly young"
Shard and Kyslu look up.
[glow=navy,2,300]"zyak, wu-you fear dr- I'll talk to you later."[/glow]Shard asked, trailing off at the end. :/
" kruth, si geou wiilirk dout kult."
[glow=navy,2,300]" Yes, this is Kyslu."[/glow]
The frost dragon stood there, about 30 feet long with his tail making half his length. He had an crystalline, icy look to him.
((it's 2:48am here. Good night))
Mage seemed to make up his mind. He put his map away. All of a sudden he became
very serious.
He headed back to the gymnasium and entered it. He used a simple light spell and prepared himself...
But... nothing happened.
"Huh... I guess somepony fixed it." thought Mage. Mage then went up to the computer. He had a basic understanding of technology thanks to the first magic school he went to. He typed some stuff in and seemingly prepared himself.
"Scanning pony. Scan complete. Optimizing training robot to the strength of the scanned pony. Optimization complete." announced the computer.
The robot showed up, and Mage prepared himself.
"Alright... remember what the book said Mage... think of your magic as your energy source. Use only what's necessary..." thought Mage
"3... 2... 1..." announced the computer
Mage got serious again.
"Begin" announced the computer.
Hopefully... things would go better this time...
((
X3 ))
The hawk turned to shard.
My job is done. As soon as ryo's seals are back to normal they will erase my summoning circle. Kyslu will then be send back where he was when you called him.
Shard nods.
[glow=navy,2,300]" Okay."[/glow]
((Que:
))
The robot charged at Mage. Mage jumped backwards, which was a good thing, as he dodged what looked like a laser sword from the robot's right hoof.
"Wow. Looks like the computer was even able to copy the fact that I mostly use swords. I don't have time to be impressed though. I have to focus if I'm going to win this!!" thought Mage
Mage then began to run around the gymnasium, and the pony robot, in counterclockwise circles. He was trying to not only figure out a way to attack and defeat the robot, but, to have enough room to avoid
any of the robot's attacks as well.
The robot began to throw the laser swords
at Mage. This surprised Mage at first, but, not to the point that he wasn't able to dodge the swords, as he was able to still dodge the swords by continuing to run in the counterclockwise circles.
The robot would also charge at Mage and attempt to hit him with its sword, it was a
very fast attack, so, Mage had no choice but to block the blow by summoning and using one of his
own swords as well.
This continued
seemingly endlessly. Mage would have to find a way to stop this seemingly infinite loop, and figure out a way to actually be able to
attack the robot...
A tall, lean stallion in a hooded cloak trotted purposefully up to the academy gates and stopped before them, gazing up in wonder. A small hawk swooped low and alighted on his shoulder, letting out a little squawk before speaking telekinetically to the stallion.
"This can't really be the place we're looking for, can it Sidon? I mean, it looks a little...plain."
The stallion in question turned his head to look at his Familiar, "No Rona, this is it. Just because it doesn't look grandiose by your standards doesn't mean it's not."
"Oh come on, even Azoria Sionis looks fancier than this place!"
He shook his head, "Rona, Azoria Sionis hasn't looked like anything in particular for three-hundred years. It's a ruin."
"Yeah, and it still looks better!"
Sidon rolled his eyes in exasperation and trotted through the gates. "Come on, let's find out where we need to be."
Once inside the academy the stallion, pulling off his hood and slowing his pace, took some time to get his bearings. "I suppose we should look for the administration office."
His familiar, busy preening herself, ignored him. He sighed, then sat down to think for a moment, eyes darting around to look down the various corridors.
"Aha," he exclaimed and stood up, "this is the perfect opportunity to test that spell I've been working on!"
"Ha! Yeah, because it'll definitely go much better than the last time. We were lucky to get out of there alive, or at least you were."
He glared daggers at his familiar for a moment, then brought his focus back to the task at hoof. Closing his eyes, a look of concentration slipped onto his visage and a small glow began to emanate from beneath his mane where a unicorn's horn would normally be located. After a moment a small pool of light formed around the stallion's hooves, swirling and floating as though it were liquid and gas at the same time, though in truth it was neither. It then began to twist and elongate, then suddenly shot down one of the hallways, leaving a lightly gleaming trail along the floor in it's wake.
Sidon opened his eyes and broke into a broad grin. "Told you it'd work," he gloated.
"That remains to be seen," she replied grumpily.
Still smiling, the earth pony excitedly took off down the hallway indicated by his spell.
After Felt was satisfied that he wouldn't be losing his way anytime soon, he made his way to the library. It was about time he got down to do some research on Illusion.
Quote from: Darkstorm on 2012 Oct 29, 03:29:56
A tall, lean stallion in a hooded cloak trotted purposefully up to the academy gates and stopped before them, gazing up in wonder. A small hawk swooped low and alighted on his shoulder, letting out a little squawk before speaking telekinetically to the stallion.
"This can't really be the place we're looking for, can it Sidon? I mean, it looks a little...plain."
The stallion in question turned his head to look at his Familiar, "No Rona, this is it. Just because it doesn't look grandiose by your standards doesn't mean it's not."
"Oh come on, even Azoria Sionis looks fancier than this place!"
He shook his head, "Rona, Azoria Sionis hasn't looked like anything in particular for three-hundred years. It's a ruin."
"Yeah, and it still looks better!"
Sidon rolled his eyes in exasperation and trotted through the gates. "Come on, let's find out where we need to be."
Once inside the academy the stallion, pulling off his hood and slowing his pace, took some time to get his bearings. "I suppose we should look for the administration office."
His familiar, busy preening herself, ignored him. He sighed, then sat down to think for a moment, eyes darting around to look down the various corridors.
"Aha," he exclaimed and stood up, "this is the perfect opportunity to test that spell I've been working on!"
"Ha! Yeah, because it'll definitely go much better than the last time. We were lucky to get out of there alive, or at least you were."
He glared daggers at his familiar for a moment, then brought his focus back to the task at hoof. Closing his eyes, a look of concentration slipped onto his visage and a small glow began to emanate from beneath his mane where a unicorn's horn would normally be located. After a moment a small pool of light formed around the stallion's hooves, swirling and floating as though it were liquid and gas at the same time, though in truth it was neither. It then began to twist and elongate, then suddenly shot down one of the hallways, leaving a lightly gleaming trail along the floor in it's wake.
Sidon opened his eyes and broke into a broad grin. "Told you it'd work," he gloated.
"That remains to be seen," she replied grumpily.
Still smiling, the earth pony excitedly took off down the hallway indicated by his spell.
The secretary was busy as ever, wisps of smoke and dragon fire flying this way and that across the room, sometimes popping into existence as stacks of paper, sometimes incinerating other stacks and flying back through pipes in the walls. Quills filled themselves with ink and signed hundreds of forms; a stack of stamps continuously cleared or rejected hopeful applicants, a small piece of graphite rapidly graded entrance examinations so quickly the papers flying through literally hummed.
All this the stallion and his familiar could see and hear as they found the secretary's office, the entrance to Admissions and Records. As soon as they passed the doorway, the mare spoke. "
Sidon and Rona, the magic-capable Earth Pony and his familiar. Applicant number 3224512. Please fill out these forms and sign these waivers, and I'll get you your class schedule and have you entered into the system."
The secretary sounded polite, though perhaps a little flustered with so much to do at the same time. A few scrolls puffed into existence in front of the stallion, along with a self-filling quill.
"Wow, okay. Thanks!" Sidon grasped the quill in his mouth and began to fill in the indicated documents.
"That's efficiency for you," he thought to Rona.
"Whatever, all I want to know is where I can get some food in this dump."
"That's all you ever want to know."
Her only reply was an indignant peck on his skull.
Finished, he levitated the papers back to the mare.
Finished with her post-class research, Cloudy Zenith begins browsing the books in the fiction section.
She selects several novels and rents them out, then heads back to her room with the books in her saddlebag.
Quote from: Darkstorm on 2012 Oct 29, 16:12:59
"Wow, okay. Thanks!" Sidon grasped the quill in his mouth and began to fill in the indicated documents.
"That's efficiency for you," he thought to Rona.
"Whatever, all I want to know is where I can get some food in this dump."
"That's all you ever want to know."
Her only reply was an indignant peck on his skull.
Finished, he levitated the papers back to the mare.
As soon as the papers were filled out, they vanished in a puff of smoke, mingling with the bursts of flame going here and there. A second later a class schedule and a map with a built-in three-dimensional illusion spell, showing the stallion's current location and the locations of his classrooms, popped into existence in front of him. "Thank you very much, and welcome to the Royal Academy of Magic!" smiled the secretary, turning to face the newly enrolled student. "Your dormitory room and storage space is marked and listed on your map and schedule; we don't use keys here, just magic doors that recognize users. Nothing to accidentally lose somewhere. Your textbooks, materials, uniform for formal occasions, and other items should be already in your room."
The 3-d illusion highlighted the spaces spoken of, and also highlighted the available food locations when it sensed the pair thinking about it.
((Que:
))
The patterns continued. Seemingly endlessly. Mage was beginning to get tired of it too. He had to figure out something to end this once and for all.
So... he did.
The robot came after Mage again, and once again, attempted to strike him with its laser sword. However, this time, Mage struck back, and parried the blow with a strike from one of his swords as well. The robot was left wide open. Mage was not going to miss this opportunity.
Mage quickly counterattacked. He slashed at the robot in a right-to-left horizontal slash, slicing the robot in two at the chest area. It worked. Electric charges sparked at the area Mage sliced at. When Mage realized what was coming, he quickly jumped back as far as he could.
It was a good call. The robot exploded.
"Battle complete. Grade: Excellent. Pony noticed the pattern, broke the pattern, and took advantage of the opportunity given to him. Shutting down." announced the computer as they system turned off.
Mage took a deep breath.
"Whew!! That was pretty tough!! But the advice in those books really worked!! I wonder what other awesome advice those books have?" thought Mage as he left the gymnasium and began heading back to the library to re-obtain the books he was reading before to see what other kinds of great advice the books contained about magic stamina as well as doing illusion magic better
(( ^-^ ))
Nova arrives at the secretariat.
Hello? Anypony here?
He looks around for the secretary.
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Oct 30, 12:20:31
Nova arrives at the secretariat.
Hello? Anypony here?
He looks around for the secretary.
"Yes, Mr. Nova?" asked the mare, turning slightly. Another stack of scrolls burst into green flame before flying through a pipe to the inner archives.
Nova goes to where the voice came from.
Sorry for the trouble but i need some vacation. I want to be with my family during nightmare night.
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Oct 30, 16:27:45
Nova goes to where the voice came from.
Sorry for the trouble but i need some vacation. I want to be with my family during nightmare night.
The mare paused slightly, and the papers stilled for a brief instant as a warm smile came to her face, the first genuine one in a while. "Of course, Mr. Nova. I'll make sure all the forms are ready for your leave of absence. Do keep yourself well."
There's no need to call me "Mr". Just call me Nova.
Thanks for your time.
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Oct 30, 17:05:16
There's no need to call me "Mr". Just call me Nova.
Thanks for your time.
"Happy Nightmare Night then, Nova," smiled the mare. With that, she returned to her stacks of paperwork.
Thanks. I'll make sure to bring you some sweets.
Nova left the secretariat. He walks through the corridors and soon is out of the academy.
Regeal Verivi, having to duck to enter the door correctly, walked quite loudly into the building. Her presence was quite notable as she walked into the office.
Casts were braced over both of her wings, and looked a bit rugged, as if she had been walking for quite a good stretch of time. Her quite worn winter hat sat upon her head with a tilt and her scarf loosely bound around her neck.
Regeal patiently waited for somepony to speak to her, as if not wanting to be disruptive.
As Mage was walking to the library again, he passed a bulletin board that had a calender on it. He only saw it briefly out of the corner of his eye, but, it made him stop and go back to it.
This was because he noticed something. He looked at the calender more carefully. That's when he realized it. The date.
"Is it really that time already?! Man!! Where did the time go?! Nightmare Night is coming up!! I can't wait to see what Princess Luna is going to do this year!! I wonder if this academy does anything special for Nightmare Night? I can't wait to find out!!" thought Mage.
But then, he realized something else.
"Oh crap!! I don't have a costume!!" realized Mage.
Mage then... disappeared. He had teleported himself back home. This would only be temporary. He was trying to get a last-minute costume.
((I already have something in mind. A hint? Okay... here...
o_O ))
Quote from: DrizzleMutt on 2012 Oct 30, 18:05:42
Regeal Verivi, having to duck to enter the door correctly, walked quite loudly into the building. Her presence was quite notable as she walked into the office.
Casts were braced over both of her wings, and looked a bit rugged, as if she had been walking for quite a good stretch of time. Her quite worn winter hat sat upon her head with a tilt and her scarf loosely bound around her neck.
Regeal patiently waited for somepony to speak to her, as if not wanting to be disruptive.
The secretary didn't miss a single beat. The forms already puffed into existence in front of the pony the moment she entered. "Regeal Verivi, welcome to the Academy. Please sign here, and all the paperwork should be completed."
She nodded, and took the pen in her mouth. Regeal wrote a quick signature, and placed it back down.
Regeal looked, as if waiting for a new command.
Sidon was so engrossed in studying his map that he didn't even notice the exchange. That is until a sharp peck from Rona alerted him. "Ow! Hey, what was that for?" He thought angrily to his familiar.
She gave him an exasperated look, or at least as exasperated as a hawk can manage and pointed a wing in the direction of the new arrival. He turned to see just what she was indicating so emphatically. His eyes widened in surprise as he caught sight of the mare standing nearby.
"Whoa...she's tall."
*facewing*
Sidon took one last look at the map then slipped it into his saddlebags and, thanking the secretary, headed for the door, giving the pegasus a polite smile and a "hello" as he passed her. Rona in the meantime was being rather direct in staring at the mare's bedraggled appearance and continued to watch as she was carried past on Sidon's back.
Quote from: DrizzleMutt on 2012 Oct 30, 21:04:45
She nodded, and took the pen in her mouth. Regeal wrote a quick signature, and placed it back down.
Regeal looked, as if waiting for a new command.
((is that student, or professor? x3))
Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2012 Oct 30, 21:27:05
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She nodded, and took the pen in her mouth. Regeal wrote a quick signature, and placed it back down.
Regeal looked, as if waiting for a new command.
((is that student, or professor? x3))
(Professor, I think. If you want to make a student, it's alright.)
Quote from: DrizzleMutt on 2012 Oct 30, 21:36:47
Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2012 Oct 30, 21:27:05
Quote from: DrizzleMutt on 2012 Oct 30, 21:04:45
She nodded, and took the pen in her mouth. Regeal wrote a quick signature, and placed it back down.
Regeal looked, as if waiting for a new command.
((is that student, or professor? x3))
(Professor, I think. If you want to make a student, it's alright.)
The scrolls vanished in a puff of smoke as soon as she was finished, sailing through a pipe in the wall. A moment later some papers appeared, alongside a map. The secretary smiled politely. "Welcome to the Academy, Professor Verivi. Your schedule and roster are there, along with a map of the grounds and various other helpful information sheets. Your room..."
The map unfolded itself in impossible ways until it was a nearly perfect three-dimensional replica of the Academy, with one of the rooms in the towers highlighted, along with the most convenient path from the mare's current location.
"...and you won't be needing keys here, the magic doors are security enough. Nothing to accidentally misplace somewhere. Your uniform for formal events, and other useful items, will be in your lecture hall. Oh, and of course identification forms for transportation and community event discounts."
"Thank ya' kindly" Regeal replied, and went in the direction of her room..
(Well.. I'm off to bed and will be on later to have some lessons. Heh. Bie!) ;)
Mage reappeared back inside the academy in his costume.
His mane and tail were both died silver. He had a black robe on that had two straps in the shape of an "X" around his chest area. He would have had the long masamune to match, but, he would summon it only if he needed to.
He headed back to the cafeteria and... it was full of sweets to celebrate Nightmare Night.
"Aw man... I don't know where to start!!" exclaimed Mage as he tried to determine where to start his Nightmare Night celebration first.
((In case it wasn't obvious... Mage is supposed to be dressed as Sephiroth from Final Fantasy 7. X3 ))
[glow=navy,2,300]( I should go now, for my sister's birthday... Oh, and I'm sure she'll want me to take Alpine out trick-or treating.)[/glow] Shard walked through the halls to find the Secretary's office. When he reached it; he knocked on the door.
(( I always assume doors are closed. :P ))
Quote from: PPBG on 2012 Oct 31, 16:16:30
[glow=navy,2,300]( I should go now, for my sister's birthday... Oh, and I'm sure she'll want me to take Alpine out trick-or treating.)[/glow] Shard walked through the halls to find the Secretary's office. When he reached it; he knocked on the door.
(( I always assume doors are closed. :P ))
The doors magically open for the pony, and the secretary can be heard inside, still moving and signing papers like always. "
Come in! Let's see... Mr. Shard. Is there something I might help you with?"
Shard walked in after a brief pause of indecision.
[glow=navy,2,300]" Yes, may I be excused for a week? My sister's birthday is coming up, as well as Nightmare night."[/glow]
Quote from: PPBG on 2012 Oct 31, 16:29:45
Shard walked in after a brief pause of indecision.
[glow=navy,2,300]" Yes, may I be excused for a week? My sister's birthday is coming up, as well as Nightmare night."[/glow]
The mare smiled, shifting some papers to the side and turning to face the pony. "Of course. It seems many are taking a temporary break for the holiday; I'll speak with the Headmaster to see if we can establish some sort of Academy-wide break for the day. Do keep yourself safe," she added. "Happy Nightmare Night."
Shard nodded. [glow=navy,2,300]" Thank you. I will try. Happy Nightmare Night to you too."[/glow] Shard left the secretary's office, closing the door behind him. He cantered out into the meadow where he found Kyslu. He rode him to the outskirts of Ponyville. Kyslu then traveled to the Everfree forest to wait for Shard.
Shortly after the pony left the Academy, there was a small chime as Headmaster Emerald Crescent's voice rang through the entire school. "Attention all students, faculty, guests and others. Due to Nightmare Night, any and all presentations, classes and other events have been postponed until after the holiday. Discounted transportation and community events tickets will be provided by the Academy to all, valid during and one day after Nightmare Night for transportation to and from your hometowns. Thank you, and happy Nightmare Night."
The aforementioned tickets puffed into existence from clouds of smoke darting out of pipes in the walls of the halls and towers, floating in front or to the side of every sentient creature on Academy grounds.
Regeal Verivi, who seemed quite rested and more or less restored, found her self walking outside the building. Her focus seemed to be in a different place.
She pulled out a small telescope from her saddlebag and set it up with quite a bit of difficultly. Seeing that it was up correctly, she began to wait.
((2 things...
1: in the poll, you can take out the (Nala is on vacation) thing since I'm back and 2:...)
Melody was trying to make something in her class. It was producing light but the magic was definitely too strong to be just a spell to make light.
Mage's ticket appeared in front of him.
"Well... in that case... I guess I'll visit my friends back at my original academy. They always do crazy stuff for Nightmare Night" thought Mage.
He teleported himself away to his original academy to spend time with his friends there during Nightmare Night. They always did crazy stuff during Nightmare Night, so, he knew he would enjoy his time there.
And that... he did...
(( ^-^ ))
Majem looked up at the ticket as it appeared in front of him. He smiled and left the academy to return to his parents for the holiday.
"I hope mom made enough of her Nightmare Night Special dinner. I'm starving."
Sidon looked at the ticket gripped in his telekinetic field, "Huh, whaddya know. I completely forgot it was Nightmare Night!"
Rona scoffed, "Well duh! It's the same time as last year? So what're we gonna do? Scare the living hay outta somepony? Go and eat candy until we pass out? Scare the living hay outta somepony?!"
"Study."
She looked at him as if he were insane, beak hanging agape, "I'm out of here."
With that she took off and flew down the corridor until she was out of sight.
"Knew that would get rid of her. Time for a good old fashioned Nightmare Night."
The stallion chuckled to himself and walked on, already thinking of the many pranking opportunities he would have before the night was over. "I think Canterlot will do for this year," he thought deviously.
Cloudy Zenith heads out into Canterlot to meet up with Stratos and Subtle Shade.
She is wearing bandages all over and has red film over her eyes.
"Brother, you always go as a robot."
"I like being a robot..."
"Anyway, where has Subtle got to?"
A mass of bedsheets erupts from an alleyway.
"CLOUDY!"
"Eeep! How do you even manage to hide like that?"
Regeal had continued to gaze into the telescope, seemingly observing the sky.
At a singular moment, the sky began to light up as a meteor shower passed overhead.
Mage reappeared and teleported himself back to the academy. He was back to his regular appearance.
"That was fun!! Those guys always do crazy stuff, but, it was fun!! Back to the small old routine now I suppose though" thought Mage.
He then went back to what he was doing before, which was making his way to the library to re-obtain the books he was reading earlier so he could see what other tips and advice the books had for magic stamina and easier ways to do illusion magic.
Quote from: Nala Valor on 2012 Oct 31, 17:00:03
((2 things...
1: in the poll, you can take out the (Nala is on vacation) thing since I'm back and 2:...)
Melody was trying to make something in her class. It was producing light but the magic was definitely too strong to be just a spell to make light.
((who's free?))
Quote from: Nala Valor on 2012 Nov 01, 16:45:42
Quote from: Nala Valor on 2012 Oct 31, 17:00:03
((2 things...
1: in the poll, you can take out the (Nala is on vacation) thing since I'm back and 2:...)
Melody was trying to make something in her class. It was producing light but the magic was definitely too strong to be just a spell to make light.
((who's free?))
((i am, if nopony else.))
((I could be free, I haven't RP'd here in quite a while. I've been thinking I should come back since NMN is over now))
((It doesn't matter who it is, I already posted earlier))
((well, I guess I'll make my return now))
Teal reenters the halls of the school after his short vacation. He walks down the halls and spots a light coming from one of the class rooms, so he looks in through the door window. He sees the light is coming from Melody and enters the class.
Melody? Is that you?
Melody was flying around a giant, white light ball. When she here Teal, she turned to teal and the ball gained some colors. It exploded. It made water, then air, then fire and at the end, sand to go in all direction. An ice shield appeared in front of Teal and protected him from the incoming hazards. Nothing in the room was damaged. Melody was now at the door from the air that she could dodge. She looked around and said "oh, almost!" She the looked back at Teal and said "oh, hi. Didn't see you there"
Teal was quite shocked at the explosion. He looks at Melody.
What was that Melody? o.O
"That? It was something I wanted to try for a long time. It's the 'perfect' element."
The Perfect Element? I don't understand, it was a giant ball of light that exploded into air, water, fire and sand. o.O
"If it exploded. It's because I didn't achieve it and because you distracted me. It's one of the hardest spell I've ever dare to try. I did it only once but it was for a few seconds and I added a Itsy tiny bit of fire magic in it and it blew up like you just saw."
Hardest spell you've ever attempted? You mean you can do other magic? O:
"Yeah... Why does it surprise you?" o.O
I never knew you could use magic! Ever!
"I didn't know before what, a year or two."
I need to see you more often...I barely get to see you. :s
"I know. Me too. I think I was trying to learn too much about magic."
How about you take a break and we spend some time together? :)
"Yeah. I'd love too."
Alright, how about lunch? I'm kind of hungry.
"Yeah, me too." She looked at her desk and her lunch box started flying. You could hear wind whistling. The lunchbox went to her and she grabbed it with her claws. "Ok, we can go"
Alright. ^-^
Teal opens the door and leaves the class room. He heads to the cafeteria for lunch.
She follows him while flying. She asked "so, why are you here? Taking classes?"
I teach swimming class. ^-^
"Swimming class? There's a pool here? I never knew."
It's over in the gymnasium, in the room neighboring the main room of the gym.
What are you here for?
"I teach elemental magic."
Regeal could be spotted walking down the hallway, seemingly observing the classes from afar.
Being that her class schedule was for mostly at night.
So that's why you were practicing that spell in there?
"Yep. Exactly"
That's neat. ^-^
Teal pushes the doors to the cafeteria open and heads to the counters to get some food.
He gets a tray and fills it up with some mashed potatoes, a daisy sandwich and some banana slices.
She went to sit down close to the counter and waited for him.
Teal rejoins Melody with his tray of food.
So, where should we sit? :)
She said "it doesn't matter. You pick."
Okay. Teal nods. He looks around the room and spots a nice table near a window. He walks over to the table and takes a seat.
Mage re-entered the library.
"Back for more?" asked the librarian.
"Yup" replied Mage
"To be honest... I had a feeling you would come back, so, I kept the books out just in case. Here you go..." informed the librarian as they handed over the books Mage was viewing before.
"Oh... um... I see... thank you" remarked Mage as he was blushing a little again.
Mage took the same seat as before and opened both books to where he stopped. He re-summoned his school supplies as well.
First thing was first, he once again began reading the booking on bettering his magic stamina and conservation.
She flew to him and sat down in front of him. She looked taller then when she was flying.
Your so big now Melody, it amazes me to see you as an adult. :)
Teal eats a couple banana slices.
((Sorry, have to go for like 30 minutes or something))
"What? I almost didn't grow in size. I'm not even touching the bench."
Yeah but I usually see you after you....you know...are reborn into a baby?
(( Teal and nova haven't met in a while. Wanna let them talk with each other? ))
After a successful Nightmare Night, Nova comes back to the Academy. He flies to the schoolyard on the back of his garuda and is about to arrive.
He also seems to have a extra bag on his saddlebag.
((Your gonna have to come to the cafe Nova))
((okay thanks.))
Nova lands and garuda vanishes.
(I could go for something to eat now)
He walks to the Academy's cafeteria.
Regeal who had cantered into the cafeteria, and took a seat at one of the tables at pure random.
It was quite obvious that she was thinking, and pulled out a diary of sorts.
Nova arrives at the cafetaria and buys some bread, soup and a piece apple pie. With his tablet he goes to the only free table.
Hi there. Mind if i take a seat here?
((He speaks with you Regeal))
"Ah don' see why not"
Regeal nodded in approval, and went back to looking the diary.
Nova took a seat and began eating his bread. After that, his soup.
He stopped as he realizes who sits near him.
Have we met before?
"Ah thin' so."
You must be one of the new students... My apologies. You probably want to write in your diary.
He continued eating and minding his own business.
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2012 Nov 01, 18:22:38
Yeah but I usually see you after you....you know...are reborn into a baby?
((back))
"Yeah... I know... It's weird. Even I have difficulties dealing with it something."
Regeal chuckled quite a bit.
"Ah look lik' a student? Ah gues' ah need to chang' my atir'"
She closed the book, and looked at Nova.
"Ah'm the new Spac' and Flyin' instuct'r"
Quote from: Nala Valor on 2012 Nov 01, 19:43:02
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2012 Nov 01, 18:22:38
Yeah but I usually see you after you....you know...are reborn into a baby?
((back))
"Yeah... I know... It's weird. Even I have difficulties dealing with it something."
I can imagine...it would be hard for me to cope with being a baby all over again. :s
Nova almost spilled his soup.
Not my day. Sorry about that.
By the way:
My name is Lusterless Nova. I am the teacher for illusion and summoning magic. Nice to meet you.
Mind if i attend to Flying lessons?
((just to make this clear. He is a unicorn))
"Yeah. Pinkie helps me while I'm in those ages where I can't take care of myself."
She's a good parent isn't she? I stayed with her a whole summer once, she was like a motherly big sister to me. ^-^
"Ah'll take you up 'n th't.. Bein' th't my classes ar' at n'ght."
Regeal chuckled again, and sat back.
No problem. What's your name?
"Regeal Verivi, of th' Norther' Griffin Union"
(Fact, Equestria is in bad relations with the Northern Griffin Union after bad trade agreements from both sides.)
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2012 Nov 01, 19:51:21
She's a good parent isn't she? I stayed with her a whole summer once, she was like a motherly big sister to me. ^-^
"she's the best. I know"
((I would want to see how pinkie would react to how we are talking about her.))
We should thank her somehow...maybe with a surprise party?
"Oh, let's not make it a surprise party tough. I've heard about how she reacted when her friend did one for her. But I'm sure she'll be super happy"
I see.
Nova finished his meal.
I'll meet you later then. Stay safe.
Nova left the cafeteria and is out of sight soon.
What about gifts? Those could work. We could invite her to a party and include the gifts without telling her about them. x3
"What kind of gift?"
um....oo! How about specially made dolls of ourselves with a cake!
"I'm sure she would like it. I can make the cake. But for the dolls, how do you plan on making them?"
I could ask my grandmother, she's pretty good at stitching. :)
"Really? That's good. From being with pinkie, I also learned how to make good parties."
I've learned how to have lots of fun! :D
I bet this'll be the best party ever. :3
"Sertainly. It's gonna be awesome! :3"
Teal takes a big bite of his sandwich, chews it and swallows it.
What should we call the party?
She opened her lunchbox and took out a cupcake and said "do we need to give it a name?"
No but maybe something flashier than "Thank you Pinkie Pie" :\
She took a bite of her cupcake and started thinking.
Teal takes another bite of his sandwich while he thinks.
(Pinkie Pie....Thankie Pie? No that's dumb...Pinkie thanks? No...)
She finished her cupcake and said "got nothing... You?"
No I don't have anything. I guess "Thank you Pinkie Pie" is good. x3
"I guess so." x3
It'll still be a great party. ^-^
"Yeah, it will sure be" she looked in her lunch box if she had something else. ((By looking, I mean just putting her head inside of it.))
Teal giggles at Melody and pokes her.
She giggled and said "don't do that, it tickles." Her head still in the lunchbox. She got her head out and said "so, how are you? Anything new?"
I'm wonderful. My daughter's been doing great, we have a steady supply of money and I'm thinking of proposing to Nala soon. ^-^
"Really? Lucky you! I'm almost jealous."
((Almost cuz she never experienced love so she doesn't know how it is))
hehe, thank you. ^-^
((by the way we really should get on skype together and discuss the wedding again.))
She put her head back in the lunchbox and take out a bag of candy.
((I know. I should reinstall Skype))
What kind of candy is that?
"Mint. I sometimes have a bad breath so I don't take any chance." She ate one.
Could I have one?
"Sure." ^-^ she gave one to Teal.
Thank you. ^-^
Teal takes the mint candy and eats it.
She said "I wonder if I'll have a good class..."
I'm sure you will. The class I got is nice. :)
"How nice? I don't want to have to deal with ponies who trows paper all around the class just for fun."
I don't know about that, my class is in gym and we don't have desks or paper. o.O
"Yeah. What would be the use of paper in a gym? Especially in a pool"
Yeah. lol
((I don't know what to say... :\ ))
((Yeah I get that sometimes, it sucks. :I))
Hey Melody, can you swim?
"Hum... no... :s why are you asking?"
I wanted to know if you'd like to go swimming but you can't so I guess not.
"Oh... :s but aren't you a swimming teacher?"
Yes I am, are you asking me to teach you? :)
"Maaaaybe"
Do you wanna learn how to swim? :3
"Yeah. I do."
Wonderful! How about we go down to the gym now?
"Ok" :)
She flew on Teal's back and said "I have no idea where it is so..."
hehe, that's fine. You just sit there while I take us there. ^-^
Teal gets up from his seat and leaves the cafeteria. He starts to walk down the halls to the gym.
She looks around on the way so that she remember the path.
Reaching the gym, Teal pushes the door open and enters.
The pool is in the other room.
Teal walks to a door on the far left of the gym and enters. In the next room is a large pool that seems to shine with a brilliant blue from the sunlight coming in from the windows. It's also very warm in the room.
He went close to the water, a bit scared.
It's alright, just stick your feet in and get a feel of the water first. ^-^
She poked the water with her claw and backed away immidiatly, too scared. >.<
What's the matter? :(
"It's just... What if something bad happens? I'm just too scared to try..." >A<
((You can push her if you want! ovO))
Regeal popped up on the otherside of the pool, shaking her head. She was swimming in the deep end with little trouble.
The casts that were originally on her wings were torn off and placed on a bench.
Regeal went back under, and shot back up. Her body made quite a bit of air, and finally went back under.
Nothing bad will happen as long as I'm here to keep you safe... ^-^
She didn't back up or got closer to the water.
((Annoying parents are annoying))
I promise. ovO
Teal pushes Melody into the water, then quickly jumps in.
She squeaked. She was holding her breath and so, she was floating.
Teal comes up beside Melody and grabs hold of her.
Look! I'm barely supporting you and your floating! :3
She freaks out being in the water and she grabs on Teal tightly, scared of letting go :I
Teal giggles and hugs Melody.
It's alright, your fine. ^-^
She was shaking. "No, I'm not." >A<
But your not hurt or drowning, just take a few minutes to relax. ^-^
Teal rubs Melody's back gently.
She slowly calm down. She was still holding.
Do you wanna try standing up in the shallow end?
((Yay. People having fun in this RP again. ^-^ ))
Mage began writing notes from the book that he thought was important once again. He continued from where he left off in the same notebook that he had written the notes in before.
He flipped through a couple pages and went back to reading the illusion book, writing more notes from it as well on how to do illusion magic easier.
Then... he just... stopped.
"Hmm..." thought Mage.
Then... he slid out of his desk a little and began focusing. Not only that... he began to finally realize that he had to stop worrying so much. That was probably why he was having so many problems in the classes he's attended thus far to this point. The thoughts of failure or not doing as well as the other students constantly pecked at his mind during the classes, which probably caused him to be unable to do as well as he could have.
Though... reading these books certainly helped as well.
Mage focused. There was nothing around him. It was just him. He formed a clear lens in front of him and opened his eyes slowly. He did it!! He was proud of himself and made the lens vanish back to whence it came.
"Wow... these books really do help..." remarked Mage
"Yes they do. That's what they are supposed to do" remarked the librarian who was watching Mage the entire time. Mage jumped little.
"GAH!!!!!!!! How long have you been here?!" spatted-out Mage, as the librarian actually scared him a little.
"Long enough" answered the librarian.
"I... see..." remarked Mage as he was blushing again.
"I have to admit... you're pretty good. Not many students get the hang of the type of magic they're trying to become better at when they read books from this library like you do. You've barely read that illusion magic book and you've already started to master it..." complimented the librarian. This only made Mage blush even more.
"Um... thanks..." remarked Mage, then, he spoke up again. "Can you hang on to these books for me? I have a feeling I'll probably end up coming back to them again at some point" asked Mage
"I gave you a library card remember? Keep them. Just make sure you return them at some point, okay?" answered the librarian.
"Oh... right. Okay!! Don't worry I will" assured Mage as he summoned what looked to be a napsack of sorts and put the books into it, before teleporting the napsack away again to whence it came, which was his home.
Satisfied with himself... Mage left the library. Of course... now... he wasn't sure what to do!!
(( lol ))
"Hum... I ... ok" >.<
Okay, come on...
Teal slowly swims over to the shallow end and stops.
Okay, just put your feet down. You can hold on to me. ^-^
She puts her feets down. She stand and tried not to panic.
You alright? When your ready just let go and lean off me a bit.
She let go, and her fear grew, not able to control it.
Teal grabs hold of Melody and holds her still.
Just relax, your not going to sink and drown. I got you. :)
((I'm really tired... I got a big exam tomorrow so I have to go. See ya later))
Melody was too freaked out. She fainted. Because she was a bird/very light, she was floating.
((It's late here too, goodnight!))
ooooh.... :(
Teal exits the pool with Melody. He takes at towel and dries Melody and himself off and then carries her up to his room in the teachers' dorm and sets her in his bed. He sits on the bed and watches Melody.
((Oh God I haven't posted in a bit, sorry I was a bit busy X3
.....Aaand now I'm not sure what to do :c))
As Mage wandered around the halls of the academy... there was really only one thing on his mind.
"Hmm... I wonder what class will be next? To be honest... I'm actually kind of excited to see what kind of class it will be!!" thought Mage.
He decided to head to the cafeteria to get a quick snack after studying so much on how to conserve and increase his magic stamina as well as studying so much on how to do illusion magic better.
((Speaking of which... this is the second time the poll has been a three-way tie. It looks like this may go on without end. Now what? :( ))
((whoever wants/has time to teach, should teach :)))
Shard flies back from Ponyville on Kyslu.
[glow=navy,2,300]( That was exhausting... But I love my family. ^-^)[/glow]
He re-enters the Academy and walks through the halls.
Name:Keton
Occupation:Teacher
Subject:Space and flying studies.
"So I guess this is the acadamy i'm supposed to teach in." Keton says while walking in it."Doesn't seem too bad."
Moonlight lands outside the gate. So this is the magic academy I've been hearing about. It's so huge. I hope i can learn more magic here and maybe even to control mine better.
Ryo and Kai are both outside sitting under a tree just chatting about random stuff
I..have no idea where everything is. he said before he took a step forward then looked around for somepony who does.
Melody woke up and went to her class without nopony noticing. She flew on the lamp that was on her desk. ((Its her chair, in some way)) she closed her eyes so that she could relax.
(( Nala, are you going to teach?))
((Yeah, why not. I never teached anything yet but I'll wait to see if we are enough))
((Then us next! :D))
Majem entered the academy once more. He had a great time celebrating Nightmare Night with his family, but now it was time to return to the academy. "I hope I'll find the Elemental Magic class soon." He said to himself as he wandered through the hallways of the academy.
Does anypony know where I'm supposed to go!? he yelled out.
Ryo shouts back "Now now no need to shout whats up"
"Ryo you should adress ponys more proffetionaly"
Ryo waves over from the tree
Vick burst out of a trash can "Hi Moon!" :D
Moonlight walks over to Ryo. Sorry. I'm new here and I'm completely clueless about this place.
"Explore a little and this place is like pizza" Vick smiles and gets out of the trash can.
"Ah I see a new student well it is easy to get bewildered by this place so might I ask, whom you may have been looking for"
"Umm Kai perhaps introductions may be good first all things considered"
"well true but lessons are soon if im correct and we should get him to the correct room first"
Well the classes I have are swimming, summoning, elemental magic and biology. Oh and my name is Moonlight Gamer but everypony calls me Moon or Moonlight.
Vick was just listening in.
Regeal could be seen walking down the hall, her hat tilted backwards. She seemed to be observing most of the ponies in the hall.
Her hair was slightly damp and dripping, as if she had been swimming in the past moments.
"well its a pleasure to meet you Moon I'm Dr Swift the Doctor of this academy and my friend here is Professor Ryo Disk the dark magic teacher. As per your lesson plan your lesson should be elemental magic if memory serves"
Ryo uses magic and forms a small map on the ground
"your lesson should be here" Ryo points out the class room and directions how to get there "Its not an overly hard room to find if that helps and if you need any more assistance the receptionist should be willing to assist"
((and to help futher Kai is always in green and Ryo in teal
(See y'all)
Vick zooms away
Quote from: DrizzleMutt on 2012 Nov 02, 17:32:46
Regeal could be seen walking down the hall, her hat tilted backwards. She seemed to be observing most of the ponies in the hall.
Her hair was slightly damp and dripping, as if she had been swimming in the past moments.
Shard was walking through the halls. He saw Regeal and said, [glow=navy,2,300]" Hello."[/glow]
"Uh? Oh, Greetin's"
She looked tired and slightly out of it.
((sorry for the late reply. was trying to assassinate and rp at the same time))
It's nice to meet you both. Moonlight looks at the map and studies it thoroughly. Thanks for the help. I really appreciate it. he said then gallops to class.
Teal wakes up on the couch in his dorm and goes to his bed to check on Melody but finds she's gone.
(She must've gotten up and left...oh well, I'll probably see her later.)
Teal's stomach growls.
(I'm gonna go get something to eat...)
Teal enters the bathroom and wets his mane and tail, which is all he needs to do to get it to look as it normally does. After that he gets some food in his dorm and eats a breakfast of fruits and doughnuts, then leaves the teachers' dorms into the halls.
Shard looks at Regeal.
[glow=navy,2,300]" So you are a teacher here, right?"[/glow]
Mage grabbed a simple sandwich this time and ate it. With his hunger satisfied, he took out his map once again and began searching each classroom to determine where the next class would be.
((Heh. My new avatar fits my username. ovO ))
Teal heads out to the school yard and takes a seat on a bench. He looks around at the scenery and sighs happily. :)
Sidon trotted through the academy's hallways, a large book being levitated in front of him along with his map of the school. Rona was asleep on his back, her head under one wing, having stayed up the entire night doing...nothing in particular, as usual.
The stallion kept up a steady pace letting his magic act as a proximity field to warn him if he was about to run into something while reading. Which would have worked if he was paying any attention whatsoever to it's warning, which he wasn't, and subsequently found himself toppling over something which felt a good deal like another pony, largely due to the fact that it was Mage.
Quote from: PPBG on 2012 Nov 02, 18:06:31
Shard looks at Regeal.
[glow=navy,2,300]" So you are a teacher here, right?"[/glow]
"Ah'm th' new Space and Flyin' Professor."
[glow=navy,2,300]" Nice to meet you. I'm Glacial Shard, the Dragonology teacher. What is your name...?"[/glow]
"Regeal, Regeal Verivi of th' North'rn Griffin Union"
[glow=navy,2,300]" Ah, were you born there?"[/glow]
"Th't be so. Rais'd there aswell."
[glow=navy,2,300]" Hm, you were born there and yet you are a pony. Intresting."[/glow]
"Mah father is a griffin."
[glow=navy,2,300]" Ah."
( A hybrid then...)[/glow]
"Everypon' seems to very skeptical abo't half-breeds."
[glow=navy,2,300]" I've just seen many malformed hybrids... and different species relationships that ended badly."[/glow]
(( I'm going off. Good day/sweet dreams, DrizzleMutt. {Since I don't know your timezone.} Oh, and I find half-breed a more offensive term, but that is my opinion.))
Quote from: Darkstorm on 2012 Nov 02, 20:10:37
Sidon trotted through the academy's hallways, a large book being levitated in front of him along with his map of the school. Rona was asleep on his back, her head under one wing, having stayed up the entire night doing...nothing in particular, as usual.
The stallion kept up a steady pace letting his magic act as a proximity field to warn him if he was about to run into something while reading. Which would have worked if he was paying any attention whatsoever to it's warning, which he wasn't, and subsequently found himself toppling over something which felt a good deal like another pony, largely due to the fact that it was Mage.
Apparently... Mage wasn't paying as much attention to what was going on around him that he
thought he was. He had accidentally bumped into somepony. Mage put away his map momentarily to make sure the pony he bumped into was alright.
"Oh!! I'm sorry!! I guess I wasn't paying as much attention to what was going around me as I
thought I was. It's just... this place is so big!! I'm
still trying to learn the layout of this academy because of how big it is!! It's a task just to find where the classes are and what classroom they're in!!" remarked Mage as he checked to see if the pony he bumped into was alright or not.
Sidon dematerialized his heavy tome with a thought, slipping it into the small dimensional pocket he kept tethered to himself. "There's no need to apologize, I was the careless one. I really shouldn't be walking around with my head buried in a book."
"I'll say."
He glared at Rona for a moment sending a tiny static jolt through her legs, not enough to be lethal, just send her sprawling. "Yes I quite agree, this academy is very large, and one wrong turn can see you lost for hours. Even with one of these maps I still can't find the Elemental Magic classroom. Oh, pardon me, my name is Sidon, Sidon Darkstorm."
Cloudy wakes up in a pile of candy wrappers. She shakes herself of and leaves her room.
Deciding to go and exercise for a bit, she heads to the gym.
Name: Noy Gazer (go figure)
occupation: Teacher
subject: Practical application of magic.
Noy had been sleeping soundly as the train pulled into the station from it's long journey. The whistle blew as it came to a stop. Noy grumbled as he rolled about. he really didn't want to get up but, this was his stop; The dreaded Royal academy of magic. "Why do I have to teach here? Why do I put up with Celestia's crazy requests?" He muttered as he grabbed his bags and made his way off the train. As he stepped onto the platform he gazed up at the 6 ivory towers; memories of his time here came flooding back. "By the stars, I hate this place." Begrudgingly he slowly trotted over to the academies secretarial office. Upon reaching said office he put his stuff down with a loud thud and stated, "Noy Gazer, I'm here to teach the
hopefuls about practical magic application."
Quote from: Darkstorm on 2012 Nov 03, 00:42:38
Sidon dematerialized his heavy tome with a thought, slipping it into the small dimensional pocket he kept tethered to himself. "There's no need to apologize, I was the careless one. I really shouldn't be walking around with my head buried in a book."
"I'll say."
He glared at Rona for a moment sending a tiny static jolt through her legs, not enough to be lethal, just send her sprawling. "Yes I quite agree, this academy is very large, and one wrong turn can see you lost for hours. Even with one of these maps I still can't find the Elemental Magic classroom. Oh, pardon me, my name is Sidon, Sidon Darkstorm."
"Oh... so
that's the next class..." remarked Mage, however, he spoke up again "Yeah... I've been getting away with just searching every classroom until I find the right class, but, there's no way this is going to work
forever, so, I'll have to try to learn this academy's huge layout
somehow. Anyway... I'm Mage. Mage Heart" informed Mage.
He noticed that this pony wasn't a unicorn, but an earth pony. Not only that, he was going to the same class as him, and it was a magic class!! Mage was slightly confused. However, he wasn't freaked out by the talking animal on the pony. This was because he already encountered a talking animal already, which was, of course, the ghost hawk from the illusion magic teacher.
Mage was confused, but, decided not to press on it when it really wasn't any of his business anyway. Mage then went back to trying to figure out where the Elemental Magic class was on his map.
Melody fell asleep on the lamp, waiting for her student to arrive.
((Nopony seems to know where her class is))
((oh, a class is starting?))
Cloudy Zenith leaves the gym and begins making her way to the next lesson.
((i had no idea it would start now ether))
Nova looks at the clock.
Looks like next lesson is about to start. I wonder if i am allowed to attend too.
he walks to the classroom.
Moonlight sees all the ponies walking to a specific classroom and decided to follow hoping is was the right one.
Ryo heads up towards the elements class
"no harm in a look at what i cannot touch"
Ryo heads in
Entering the classroom, Cloudy looks around for a seat and takes in the second row.
Moonlight takes a seat up front since this is one of the classes he was excited to be in.
((it's already late here. If the class will be open tomorrow i will join later))
((I didn't see the time past and I forgot about here :I sorry if I made you all wait))
Melody woke up and saw her class. She kept silence, waiting for the rest of the students. ((If there are more)) she was standing on the lamp and looking at the class and the door.
Seeing the teacher wake up, Cloudy gets her books and writing equipment out.
((How could you even know that she is the teacher? She's a bird. >:/ and don't say you got informed about it.))
Ryo stands in the corner of the room trying not to draw much atention from the class
((Whoops! I wasn't sure if I should if I should have Cloudy mistake Melody for the teacher's pet or not))
Cloudy writes the date in the margin and waits for class to start.
Moonlight looks around wondering where the teacher is since all he sees is a bird on the lamp on the desk.
Mage finally noticed some ponies, so, he followed them. It was a good decision. He found himself in the next class. He took a seat on the right side of the classroom this time in the second row and summoned his writing materials.
He organized himself and prepared to write down some notes.
But... that's when he realized something. Where was the teacher? All Mage saw at the front of the class was... a bird.
"Huh? The teacher is late? That's weird..." thought Mage as he really didn't think anything of it and prepared for the class to begin regardless.
((I'm getting to much distraction... And I'm really tired. I'll start class in like 12 hours ((like tomorrow for me))
Sidon looked up from his map once more, hearing hoof steps, and saw Mage following after another group of ponies. He caught up to them with ease and soon found himself in front of the very classroom he needed. "That was...unnaturally convenient."
He walked in and took a seat in the second row, re-materializing his heavy book and setting it gently in front of himself along with his other supplies.
"Of course!" Majem said out loud as he was walking aimlessly again. His horn began to glow and a map levitated out of his saddlebag.
"Good thing I brought it with me this time." He said and began to look for 'Elemental Magic' somewhere on the map.
After a while, some confusion and pure luck, Majem found himself in front of the classroom. He entered the classroom and took an empty seat.
"This'll be great." He thought to himself.
((Sorry, got distracted a lot these days. Lets start now))
Melody looked outside the door to see if anyone was coming in at the last second. The door closed by itself. She looked back at the student and said "hello class, I'm Melody and I'll be your Elemental magic teacher. So before we begin, does any of you know anything about elemental magic?"
A knock comes from the door.
She flew to the door and opened it. She said "come in."
Thanks. Won't happen again.
Nova took a seat on the 3rd row and listened.
[glow=navy,2,300]" Well, I intend on not being late for my next class, so bye Regeal!"[/glow]
~~~~
Shard walked around, looking for the Elemental Magic classroom. When he found it, he sighed.[glow=navy,2,300]( Why am I usually late?!)[/glow]
The unicorn poked his head inside. [glow=navy,2,300]" Sorry, may I enter as well?"[/glow]
She said "it's fine, just come in."
X3 [glow=navy,2,300]" Thanks."[/glow]
Shard walked into the room and sat down at an empty desk.
((not sure about the others but i am waiting for you to post something Nala))
((Seems like class is sleeping :P))
She said to the new comers "like I asked, what do you know about Elemental magic"
Nova raises his hoof.
"Yes?" She said, looking at nova. :)
Nightmaress trotted into the class room with a grumpy look on her face. A blue pheonix followed meekly behind her. As the purple unicorn took a seat she pointed at her bird and muttered ominously, "You're so lucky I came back for you..."
Nova lowers his hoof and starts explaining.
There are 4 main elements. Fire, Earth, Wind and Water.
Each element is strong to another one. Fire is weak to water, water is weak to earth, earth is weak to wind and wind is weak to fire.
By taking this chain vice versa we get the row in which element is strong to the others.
"You are totally right. But you are missing one thing"
Quote from: Nala Valor on 2012 Nov 05, 18:06:08
((Seems like class is sleeping :P))
She said to the new comers "like I asked, what do you know about Elemental magic"
Mage was about to say something, but, the illusion teacher spoke up first
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Nov 05, 18:15:32
Nova lowers his hoof and starts explaining.
There are 4 main elements. Fire, Earth, Wind and Water.
Each element is strong to another one. Fire is weak to water, water is weak to earth, earth is weak to wind and wind is weak to fire.
By taking this chain vice versa we get the row in which element is strong to the others.
Mage wrote this down in his notebook.
Then... he raised his hoof. He had a question.
((I'd go ahead and ask the question, but, that would be rude and interrupting. I wait for the teacher to call on me.))
Quote from: LostSanity on 2012 Nov 05, 18:18:50
((I'd go ahead and ask the question, but, that would be rude and interrupting. I wait for the teacher to call on me.))
(( *snickers* Yes, like a good student.))
You mean the fact that you can combine them to create new elements?
Water and Wind create Ice. Earth and Wind create Sand even though it is rarely used. Even opposites like water and fire can be combined to create steam.
Nightmaress boredly examined her hoof.
"Very good, but I wanted to corect you on the number of elements. There is 5 element. The four you said and the last one is perfection. This one is created by combining the four basic elements together. Even if its a combination, it can be used by every unicorn in wry small amount and if mastered, can be deadly." She saw the raised hoof. She asked "do you have a question?"
(Is that me o.O)
Quote from: LostSanity on 2012 Nov 05, 18:18:50
Mage wrote this down in his notebook.
Then... he raised his hoof. He had a question.
((I'd go ahead and ask the question, but, that would be rude and interrupting. I wait for the teacher to call on me.))
((looks like she means mage))
Quote from: Nala Valor on 2012 Nov 05, 18:28:25
"Very good, but I wanted to corect you on the number of elements. There is 5 element. The four you said and the last one is perfection. This one is created by combining the four basic elements together. Even if its a combination, it can be used by every unicorn in wry small amount and if mastered, can be deadly." She saw the raised hoof. She asked "do you have a question?"
Mage lowered his hoof.
"Yes. What about lightning? Is that an element? Or do you make that by combining two elements together like the other pony said?" asked Mage
"Very good question. Lightning is a complex combination. It is made using fire magic for the energy and light, water to conduct the energy and earth to control it."
Cloudy jots down notes on the elements.
She also begins a sketch of an elemental map, denoting which elements are used in which combinations.
Nova watches the others talk and remembers everything.
Shard writes the elements and starts a chart of combinations.
"Oo! Ooo!" Cried Nightmaress' blue pheonix, waving a wing in the air from the desk, "What about wood? Isn't that a combination of fire, water, earth, and air?"
"Be quiet, Azurite!" Snapped Nightmaress.
Nova raises his hoof.
Can i answer this?
"Well, if you want."
After his question was answered, Mage began writing notes in his notepad about the elements as well.
Nova turns to the blue phoenix.
Wood is a combination of Water and Earth. It can ether create wood or plants.
But if i recall correctly only few can use this combination.
"Yes, completely right. All living things are actually made off this combination, having slight differences between type of living thing."
Sidon raised a hoof after jotting down these last statements.
She said "hum... You there, do you have a question?"
((Cuz she's too noob to ask your name))
((lol))
The stallion lowered his hoof, "If all things are made up of these base elements then couldn't one theoretically manipulate even living creatures themselves?"
"No. Because to create something that lives, we need something to make the elements react to the perfection element. And it needs a lot of it. So much in fact that we could take the best 50 elementalist and all there power wouldn't be enough to control something that lives.
Already Cloudy's element map is looking scruffy where lines cross over one another and parts have been erased.
She continues to draw it regardless.
He nodded, dipping his pen into it's inkwell once more and returning to his notes.
She waits for everypony to finish there notes.
Noy heads of to the empty class room he had been assigned to. As he looked around the fairly dusty room, "Seriously? they didn't even clean it!...I'll make the students clean it as their first lesson." he trotted off to as section of the academy that wasn't well known to the students; the staff quarters. He proceeded to locate the room he was to stay at. He looked around as he entered his locale, the place was clean thankfully. He thru his bags on the ground, closed the door, walked around, and through himself onto the bed. "ZZZZzzzzzzzz"
((sadly i forgot i was in class. time to get back in it))
Moonlight made sure to get everything that the two teacher have said down in his memory and notebook since he only knew ice and basic wind magic then continues to listen intrigued that two teachers could help each other help the class understand then Moonlight raised his hoof waiting to be called upon.
Mage finished writing his notes and looked up and at the teacher to indicate he was done writing notes.
However, another pony seemed to have a question, so, Mage prepared to write more notes, just in case.
((I know this will be a short class but I will have to go soon for a few days so if you want to ask and/or do something with me, it's now))
Melody flew over to moonlight and landed on his desk. She asked "yes?" :)
Quote from: Nala Valor on 2012 Nov 07, 06:56:13
I won't be able to rp unti November 10 :'( you know what this mean, right?
So just say the class ended after some talking about elements.
((or short: Class is over))
((aww Moonlight was actually gonna ask an intellectual question about ice magic but I guess it'll have to wait til her next class :c))
((time skip because otherwise Feather ain't going to be able to move at all))
After finishing his long conversation with Time Right and teaching the pony a bit about his powers, he invited him to visit his laboratory sometime for more tests and investigations before bidding him farewell and returning to his grading.
((I can always go back to the conversation if you want, TR. But other players need my attention.))
Moonlight was walking around the academy before his next class to get familiar with the grounds and where each classroom is at even though it would help if somepony would show him around he thought.
Nova walks around in the halls.
Where is he?
He seems to be looking for somepony.
Mage was simply walking around the academy, trying to understand the basic layout so it wouldn't take him as long as it has been to find the classes and where they were at.
Moonlight stopped in form of the pool area. This must be where the pool is. he takes a peek inside. Wow that pool is huge. How did the founders afford something so big. he said walking in hoping nopony saw him.
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Nov 07, 10:50:52
Nova walks around in the halls.
Where is he?
He seems to be looking for somepony.
Feather finished grading another stack of papers and stretched, yawning a bit. Looking at the clock, he got up, stomping his hooves a few times before walking to the door in hopes of getting a bit of fresh air.
Nova walks out. he looks around and spots Feather Scroll.
He walks toward him.
Moonlight looks around to see if anypony was around. Looks like it's clear. Moonlight flew over to the high diving board then prepared himself to jump.
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Nov 07, 11:12:14
Nova walks out. he looks around and spots Feather Scroll.
He walks toward him.
The professor smiled. "
Ah, good day, Nova. Something I can help you with?"
A good guess. Yes there is something i want to talk about.
Moonlight jumps on the diving board twice then jumps off into the water.
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Nov 07, 11:16:05
A good guess. Yes there is something i want to talk about.
"
What might that be? Please, come in and take a seat!"
((come in "where"? I thought we were outside))
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Nov 07, 11:24:47
((come in "where"? I thought we were outside))
((we're standing just outside Feather's classroom door))
Moonlight swam around in the pool hoping nopony head the loud splash he made then gets out and shakes himself dry. That was fun. I should swim more often.
((okay then.))
Thank you for your time.
Nova walks inside the room.
Mage continued exploring the academy to try to get a basic idea of the layout.
Eventually... he found himself... at the highest floor of the academy.
"Huh? How did I get here?" thought Mage as he took out his map so he could find his way back to an area he actually knew and recognized
(( lol ))
Feeling that she was pretty up to date with her studies, Cloudy Zenith lounges in the shade under a tree.
Shard left class, putting his notebook in his saddlebag. He returned to his classroom and closed the door.
Moonlight poked his head out of the pool area's doors and making sure nopony was around.
After more exploration... Mage now found himself... at the lowest level of the academy.
Mage simply facehoofed, sighed, and once again took out his map so he could once again get back to an area he knew and recognized.
(( :P ))
Quote from: sorikuXIII on 2012 Nov 07, 20:03:18
Moonlight poked his head out of the pool area's doors and making sure nopony was around.
After seeing that nopony heard the splash he jumped back into the pool and started doing backstrokes.
Dawnfire walks up to the outer reaches of the campus "This seems to be the place... Sees a unicorn who he assumes is a student. "Excuse me, could you tell me where to find the main office?"
(( This pony doesn't necessarily need to be a GM, it could be that i have just run into one of the students. ))
((How about me then?)
Nova turns to the pony.
Hi there. The office is closed right now. Can i help you?
"I am Dawnfire Galinndan, and I seek to enroll in this school. My parents started my magical training when i was a colt, but they are... no longer here. :c"
Sorry to hear that. :c
My name Is Lusterless Nova, teacher for summoning and illusion magic. Nice to meet you.
"And I you. As friendly as you are, I would still like to enroll at the earliest convenience. I am sort of on a... long-term quest."
As i said before: The office is closed.
But you can attend to classes anyway and enroll official later.
"Thank you. What classes are in session right now? Or is there some sort of collective break right now?"
We have a break now. When the classes start your map will show you the way to the room.
And since you don't have one yet-
Nova takes his map out and hooves it to dawnfire.
Without this you'll get lost here. As long as no class starts you may want to visit the cafeteria, the schoolyard or the library.
"The cafeteria sounds like a brillian place to start. I've been travelling a long way and a nice warm meal would be welcome." Dawnfire examines his new map, and finds the cafeteria. He then heads off in that direction. "Thank you Professor Nova! I look forward to being in your class."
Likewise. I was on my way to the cafeteria. How about we both grab a nice meal? It's on me.
"You are the element of Generosity itself. So, has anything interesting been going on around the school lately? I mean, a school of magic as large as this would surely have some sort of minor disaster from time to time."
Nova starts walking and leads the way to the cafeteria.
There has been a minor incident that caused the lights to go out. Aside from that usually nothing happens here.
This is pnly possible to one of the teachers. You probably didn't notice it but there are special seals all over the place to watch the academy and block powerful magic.
"I had noticed, but I thought nothing of them. What classes are next? I am very excited. I haven't learned a new spell in YEARS! The last training I received was when i was honing my skills in the forest upon running away after my parents... nevermind. The important thing, is that I am eager to learn."
That's what i like to hear from new students.
I forgot my schedule so i have no idea. Just wait for the announcement.
They reach the cafeteria. Meals from all over the world can be bought here. There are more then enough tables and seats for everypony in the whole Academy.
"They seem to have everything here! Wait, what's that smell?"O: Dawnfire dashes halfway across the cafeteria, carefully weaving through the various students and teachers. "Are those Doublechocolateberrypunchcoveredspinachballsdippedincaramelsauceanddeepfriedinmaplesyrup? That's like, my favorite dish EVER!" (( You may have to read over that a few times to get the full effect ))
((you know what? You are right lol))
Nova giggles Dawnfire as he eyes the dish in front of him like a child.
Take it. It's on me.
Meanwhile nova takes a soup, a glass of applejuice and a lot of pancakes on some plates and levitates them as he walks through the cafeteria.
Proceeds to grab a decent serving of the dish with the incredibly long name. "They also have a soda fountain? Look at all of those flavors!" Grabs a large cup and mixes in a little bit of every flavor, diet and sugar-free included. "And just for some added kick, a few drops of hot sauce." (( You said the cafeteria has refreshments from all over, so i am stretching that. Don't worry, i won't take it any further than that. I have to get to bed anyways, I have school in the morning. ))
((okay. See ya tomorrow then))
Nova takes a seat and waits for dawnfire to take his seat.
Mage finally realized something. The map showed where the classes were and how to get to them. He just failed to notice it.
He facehooved, then, a sweatdrop formed on the back of his head. Basically... he felt like an idiot.
"Well... at least I won't have any problems getting to class anymore..." thought Mage
Mage then realized that he has been inside the academy for quite some time now. He decided some fresh air would probably do some good, so, he left the academy, found a slightly open field near the academy and just collapsed. He collapsed on purpose though. He just stared at the sky and at the clouds, simply relaxing. It was yet another beautiful day...
Dawnfire with his... unorthodox meal sits down next to Nova. "forgive me if I am not one for conversation. I have been on the road most of my life." *OM NOM NOM*
A thunderous explosion followed by a peal of lightning rang throughout the academy grounds, visibly rattling the windows of those buildings nearest the source, though mercifully not breaking any of them.
Soon after came the sound of angry, raised voices, "You dolt! How did you manage to screw that up?"
Rona wasn't even bothering to berate him with thoughts, she was just screaming at him.
"Me?! You're the one who thought it would be interesting to see what would happen if you lit a fire under my hooves while I was performing a concentration-based spell!"
"Well this is just buck-tastic! Now we- wait...wasn't there a fountain there earlier?"
*audible facehoof*
Galinndan then remembers that he is in the midst of civilized ponies. He wipes his muzzle, looking around sheepishly, and picks up his fork and begins to eat his incredibly improbable food in a polite manner. "Sorry about that. Like I said, I am most often left in my own company."
The explosion jolts Cloudy Zenith awake from her nap. She get up and heads to to investigate the area the sound came from. As she gets closer she can hear the raised voices.
Mage was awoken from his relaxed state by an explosion-sound. It actually made Mage jump up and onto his hooves.
"That... can't be good..." thought Mage as he headed back into the academy and attempted to determine where the sound came from.
Once he did that... he made his way towards the sound to investigate what it was and what caused it.
((Major edit, first post was waaaay too long. Not that this is much better X3))
Sidon winced as he sat up on his haunches, yanking out a large shard of masonry embedded in his shoulder with his teeth. He dropped the bloodstained fragment to the ground and let out a sigh of relief. "There, that's better."
He looked up, taking in the destruction caused by his botched spell. "This on the other hoof...this could be problematic." All that remained of the once grand fountain was a cracked stone foundation with water bubbling up through it.
"And obviously it's too great a miracle to ask that nopony heard that," he thought aloud as the sound of approaching hooves soon became apparent.
Heard the distant sound of an explosion. He stopped eating. He was genuinely surprised. There was a sense of power in the sound. "Nova (( Almost typed Lloyd :P )), I thought you said that there was a spell preventing magic from going wrong."
That explosion was quite strong but not strong enough to be blocked. The seals block magic that is capable of destroying a whole tower or even worse.
By the way. We teachers are blocked too so i can't go all out while i am here.
"Shouldn't we at least check and see if anypony was hurt?"
If it wasn't blocked there is no reason to worry. You can go if you want though.
Mage arrived at the scene.
He saw... the pony that he had accidentally bumped into before the elemental class. The area... was ruined. Mage quickly realized that the pony probably just tried a spell and it went wrong, which caused the explosion. Mage felt a little better now knowing that he wasn't the only one who ended up causing some problems with spells going wrong.
Noticing that the pony wasn't hurt, and really, the only damage done was to the area that the pony was in, which could obviously be rebuilt, Mage felt a sense or relief.
"Oh man... I hope he doesn't get in trouble for causing damage to the academy..." thought Mage as he just stood there, observing the damage that was done to the academy by the explosion.
Ryo sat in his room half sleeping half just reading just facehhofs for a moment
"cant one day go by in this place without a equestria shattering Kaboom" he closes his eyes and checks the seal source "meh nothing It cant handle itself right where was I"
He continues to flick thorough his book
((just letting you know im not dead))
"Okie-dokie-lokie. If you say so." Continues to OM NOM NOM his original meal. "My mom used to make me these. Before... before she..." OM NOM NOMs with a little less enthusiasm.
I will not say you to get over it. This is a wound that has no cure. But you also won't get pity from me.
Someday you will learn to live with it. Until then you'll have to bear the pain.
Meanwhile nova starts to eat his pancakes.
"The vast majority of my journey is to see the world and train myself. However, a small portion of me yearns to at last come face to face with that Unicorn. That Shadow King. Don't fret, i shan't let my sense of vengeance interrupt the pursuit of knowledge." Galinndan has finished his plate of (insert incredibly long dish name here), so he stacks his silverware on top of it. Now, where do I put this away?"
Over there.
Nova points to a table where all plates forks, spoons and tablets are collected.
"Thank you." Proceeds to place his utensils and plate in their proper places. Returns to Nova. "So, what do we do now? I honestly can't imagine what we could do, considering, as you said, the main office is closed, and classes are not currently in session."
I could teach you what you missed at my classes. Next will probably be summoning so i can give you a recap of that class, most of it is theory though.
"I suppose it couldn't hurt. I don't think I have ever studied summoning."
Okay then.
Nova finishes his meal and brings his plate to the table.
Let's go to a more quiet place.
"Lead the way." Follows Nova (( I am seriously tempted to type Lloyd each time ))
((Don't worry about it. At least not until both are in the same rp))
Nova leads Dawnfire into his teaching room. Everything is plain white. Even the seats and ceiling.
Take a seat.
((Class is NOT starting))
Sits down. (( I may be forced off soon, just a warning. ))
(( EDIT: I am being forced off NOW. CYA when i cya. ))
((no problem.))
If you have something to write you better take it out now.
Nova takes out a small book.
Sidon waved his uninjured hoof at the other stallion, "Hey Mage, how's it going? Just had a little accident, no big."
He glanced over at the shattered fountain then back at Mage. "You wouldn't happen to know a repair spell would you?" he asked with a half-hearted laugh.
Quote from: Darkstorm on 2012 Nov 14, 18:25:35
Sidon waved his uninjured hoof at the other stallion, "Hey Mage, how's it going? Just had a little accident, no big."
He glanced over at the shattered fountain then back at Mage. "You wouldn't happen to know a repair spell would you?" he asked with a half-hearted laugh.
"I
wish I did. I've had my fair share of 'accidents' I caused at my other school. However, somepony else always ended up being the one to fix it. So, unfortunately, I don't know a repair spell. Sorry!" replied Mage, but then, he spoke up again
"But other ponies are heading this way to investigate that explosion you accidentally caused, so, maybe one of
them knows a repair spell?" queried Mage
((time for a bit of magic shall we))
The floor begins to glow a light teal as a circle apears on the ground sevral runes shaped in it brighten then fade as the damage starts to cover it self over a small message apears in the center first in runes then in english "Try not to break things in the future signed Proffesor Disk"
Seeing that she isn't needed at the scene of the accident by the time she gets there, Cloudy Zenith turns around and starts to head off to her room.
Sidon sat staring at the newly rebuilt fountain, looking rather impressed. Even Rona, in her place upon the stallion's head once again, seemed to find the display more than a little imposing.
"Whoa...that was awesome!"
He rolled his eyes and looked back over to Mage, "Well, I suppose there is no need to wait anymore. This place do that a lot?"
Takes quil and parchment out of saddle bags. He is listening intently.
Quote from: Darkstorm on 2012 Nov 14, 19:49:26
Sidon sat staring at the newly rebuilt fountain, looking rather impressed. Even Rona, in her place upon the stallion's head once again, seemed to find the display more than a little imposing.
"Whoa...that was awesome!"
He rolled his eyes and looked back over to Mage, "Well, I suppose there is no need to wait anymore. This place do that a lot?"
Mage was... actually surprised himself.
"This place? I have
no idea. I'm still slightly new to this school myself. At my other school, our instructor or another staff member would just fix the mess" replied Mage.
Then... Mage felt a slight... movement from his vest he was wearing. It was coming from... the map of the school?
Mage took out the map and looked at it and it became quickly obvious why it did that. His map was lighting up with the next classroom and next class. It was... Shadow and Dark Magic. Mage was actually... excited.
"Oh... looks like another class is about to start. Looks like it's Shadow and Dark Magic too!! This should be interesting!! I don't know
any shadow or dark magic, so, it'll be like I'm starting over with a clean slate. I already have a plethora of questions I have in mind too!!" spat-out Mage. Mage then realized... that... he was still talking out loud. This made him blush, as he was embarrassed.
"Er... anyway... guess I'd better get going. I don't want to be late for this one for sure!!" remarked Mage as he began making his way to the Shadow and Dark Magic classroom.
((The only reason I'm doing this is because Ryo, who is playing as the shadow and dark magic teacher in this RP, stated in the OC thread that he would be teaching next. I'll fix this if this ends up changing or he changes his mind or something else happens. This should be interesting especially after what we saw of dark magic in S3E1&E2. I'm
really interested in this class because I was wondering how it would be handled. So I kept voting for it and it kept losing. Until now. Though it's not really 'winning,' but, since Ryo said he would teach next I'm really intrigued in this RP now. :3 ))
Sidon chuckled quietly to himself and trotted after the other pony, grimacing slightly as his leg gave a twinge of pain. "Would you mind if I tag along? I'm attending shadow magic as well."
Galinndan senses something strange about his map. He pulls it out and sees that it is pointing to a specific part of the school. "Is a class starting?"
Quote from: Darkstorm on 2012 Nov 15, 01:53:08
Sidon chuckled quietly to himself and trotted after the other pony, grimacing slightly as his leg gave a twinge of pain. "Would you mind if I tag along? I'm attending shadow magic as well."
"I don't mind. That way you won't be late or get lost either. This academy is just
impossible to remember where
everything is at. It's just too big. But, I suppose that's why they give out maps" chuckled Mage as he continued towards the classroom while making sure he was going the right way by occasionally looking at his map.
The school bells tome three times and a announcement is made through a magical intercom system "attention students the next lesson of shadow and dark magic begins in five minutes please make your way to the classroom and take your seats, your teacher Professor Disk will be running late but that does not excuse poor attendance be there on time and ready for class" the intercom buzzed out and the students who have his lesson get a indicator on their school maps as to the lessons location
It looks like you better get going. Lucky for you his room is right next to mine. Have fun.
The door of nova's room opens for Dawnfire.
Mage made his way into the classroom with help from his map, and, it looked like he was the first in the room.
So... Mage took a seat at the front on the left side of the classroom.
He re-summoned his school supplies, organized his area, and prepared for the most interesting class yet. To him anyway.
Hearing the announcement, Cloudy Zenith franticly searches around her room for her bag. After finding it she hurries of to class.
Meanwhile in the doctor's office ((stalling for students))
Kai is sting on his chair sipping at a cup of tea
"Ryo you realise your bell just went, shouldn't you get going"
"Meh I know what I'm doing, I have my reasons for being late and all is pre prepared, I just hope its not to mean"
"*sigh* I daren't ask what you've planed your lessons always hold that questionable learning methods"
"True but its far more fun than a lecture now and besides what's a day without a bit of fun,"
Sidon took a place in the second row as he usually did and began to pull out his writing supplies, when suddenly he remembered something from the announcement. He looked at Rona, who was sitting on the desk beside his, "Hey Rona, that repair spell from earlier, it belonged to a Professor Disk right?"
Yeah, what of it?
"Didn't you hear the intercom? They're teaching this class. Anypony that can cast a spell like that clearly knows what they're doing."
Well duh, that's why they're a teacher.
He let out an exasperated sigh, continuing to set up his work area. "That's not what I meant..."
Cloudy arrives at the classroom and takes a seat. She gets out her writing supplies and waits for class to begin.
"Right then Kai I've stalled long enough I shall see you shortly unless you wish to watch"
"heh I think ill stay here I don't even want to see what you have planed Ryo"
"your loss see you later"
Ryo leaves the doctor's office and starts wondering the halls
Within the classroom the lights start to flicker and the curtains are closed on each desk are the same Mana candles as the same as his first lesson though the atmosphere is a lot colder this time a note on the board just says
"Use the candles and show your balance"
((for those who don't know the candles reflect your mana colour the strength and form of the flame represent your mental and magical state so feel free to play with that))
((edit Im sorry all this will have to wait till tommorow your free to mess with what i have pre set up but it hit 3am here and well Im not staying any later im afraid so again sorry and there will be some progress when i return))
Dawnfire comes in. He takes his seat. He reads the board. "Use the candles and show my balance hmm? These look like Mana candles. From what I've read, if i can concentrate on the flame, then the flame will burn high and bright." Galinndan concentrates his energies. Mists of his dark red mana flow gently and beautifully towards the candle, igniting it. The flame that burns is just as dark a red. It burns high, and it burns hot... for a few moments. Suddenly, memories and thoughts of Sombro creep into his mind. His concentration is breaking. The flame dies down. Then, Dawnfire thinks of all of the things that he will do to Sombro when he is found. Now he is concentrating all of his anger into the candle. The flame burns higher and hotter than ever before... but then the candle just creates a small explosion in Dawnfire's face.
(( For those of you who have not read my oc page, king Sombro killed Dawnfire's parents. ))
((sombra, btw x3))
(( No, it is Sombro. He is King Sombra's distant cousin. That way Dawnfire actually has a chance to potentially face him off as opposed to Sombra because as we all (hopefully) know, Sombra was flat out destroyed. ))
Mage was... surprised at how class began, but, still intrigued.
He shivered a little bit. He was cold.
"Hmm... I guess that makes sense... shadow and dark magic after all" thought Mage.
Mage wouldn't allow his worries to effect him this time. Besides... he couldn't even see all of the other students.
Mage took a deep breath, then, closed his eyes. Once again, he put everything behind him and focused.
He reopened his eyes. He had to stop doing spells with his eyes closed anyway. Besides, because of the dark room, it still seemed like his eyes were closed.
He focused on the candle and lit it. The aura of his candle was the same as the color of his fur as well as his magic. Which was slightly dark blue. Mage also learned quite a bit from the book on magic use and magic stamina. There was no reason to use up a lot of his mana with a big flame. He made his flame size the normal size as any candle flame would be. He held it like that until something else happened.
Well... Mage would try to anyway.
Sidon was studying his candle closely, taking careful notes of its variations. Currently it was tall and thin, moving very slowly and glowing a light ice blue color, the same as his eyes. He had a bit of an affinity with fire, so he carefully fed the candle a few ambient waves of his magic and began to do some simple tricks, shaping the flame into abstract figures, spinning it into a disk and finally tossing a small bead up a short ways, making it swoop back down again, like a phoenix into its nest.
Pyro...
He chuckled at Rona's mental comment, "Don't be mad just because I can manipulate fire better than you, former elemental."
Whatever, I like this incarnation better anyway!
"Right, sure..."
He continued to toy with the candle flame, letting his thoughts and feelings shape it for him as he waited for the teacher to arrive.
((btw I'm going to be gone for the weekend so I'll probably miss class :c))
The flame that busts causes no pain as if the flame was as cold as a genital breeze though as the flame dissipates the lighting in the room grew darker now almost hard to see
The words on the board erase themselves and replace with new ones glowing this time so they can be read in the darkness
"Fear a tool used by those of darkness, the ones who use this power have to know there reasons or it's easy to consume themselves"
The works begin to read themselves aloud in a strange voice, ghostly in sound, the words are soft so they can be listened to yet hold a sign of sinisterness. Finally the candle on the desk lights itself the flame mixed between a soft light blue teal and a dark hate filled crimson red
((Also who's that pokemon Its Sombro sorry that came into head))
after hearing the new words, Dawnfire tries his hardest to think only of the candle. He thinks about igniting the wick. The wick successfully catches flame. Now Dawnfire also tries to control this flame. His attempts to keep it at the reasonable candle fire size, and fails miserably. The flame becomes large enough to sing camp fire songs around. He then concentrates on shrinking the flame, only for it to become too small and burn itself out. "This isn't as easy as it looks." He looks around the room to see that a few ponies have already got it. "This doesn't make sense. My best spells are fire based, and yet i can't even sustain a measly candle flame? I must need more training than I thought." He continues to try and figure out the technique of the candle.
A note appears scratching itself into the table in faint blue letters
"the flames made are not ones of form but ones of soul, power and strength mean nothing to this flame and your worry corrupts its form"
The sound of the door opening disrupts the mood for a second though none stand at the door way if any could be seen though a cold breeze is felt as the door closes upon itself
Mage wasn't sure what was going on.
He was... getting colder.
Thoughts of Nightmare Moon, Discord, Chrysalis, and King Sombra crossed Mage's mind.
Mage wasn't sure if it was the strange voice from the room, the room getting colder... or something
else entirely. It could have also been Mage was worrying too much.
Then again... this was the
first time Mage had dealt with shadow and dark magic... Mage was beginning to sweat again. Bad thoughts began running through his mind. 'What if' situations...
((Que:
))
"You're my student now..." declared Nightmare Moon
"Yes... master..." replied Twilight Sparkle
"Let's fill this world with Chaos!!" cheered Discord
"Okay!!" remarked Pinkie Pie
"The Crystal Empire... is ours... my queen..." stated Sombra"Yes..." remarked Cadance
"Ours... forever..." added Shining Armor
Then... there was that memory... from Canterlot.
His friends... were in trouble...
"No...!" remarked Mage
Cage Fence was severely hurt
Alece Mana was struggling
Nurse Whiteheart couldn't heal everypony
Skye ran out of flowers
Lane... wouldn't give up... but... he wasn't used to fighting
But... the ending was... different...
"Did you really think you would win? Now... Equestria is mine!!" declared Chrysalis
Behind her came... Twilight, Rarity, Applejack, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, and Pinkie Pie. Except... they had somehow turned into Changeling versions of themselves. They all grinned evilly...
"No... no... NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!" screamed Mage in his hallucination
Mage didn't
actually scream... he was screaming in his hallucination. He was sweating quite a bit though. The iris of his eyes... were beginning to turn purple, as was his flame.
But... the flame was going from purple to blue. Mage was trying to fight it. He wouldn't be beaten
this easily...
(( ovO ))
((P.S.: KH: DDD is
AWESOME. As is the music :3 ))
More words slowly write themselves on the board
"The mind if one greatest strength and weakness, predictions and thoughts can cloud one's mind , Dark energy feeds off it creating things you fear"
The candle on the desk unwrathel itself creating two flames the light teal flame enwraps the words on the board and the dark Crimson one wraps itself around the room
((is it too late to join your class ryo?))
((your free to walk in though the teacher is yet to appear))
((Oh right currently the students are reading from the board what to do))
Nova knocks on the door. He waits a few seconds and then opens it. He walks inside and takes a seat in the second last row.
(Let's see...)
He reads the board before he tries anything.
The darkness in the room still surrounds it from its original soft mist now a black fog all that can be seen by this point is the desks and the candle sat upon them as Nova sits down a note scribbles itself into the desk it simply says
"Welcome don't be surprised if you were not noticed by others the words than once were are now erased so these scribbles shall help you keep up"
The note then scratches out the other messages that were on the board one by one though unlike when they spoke these remained silent and faded after they were read
((saves me retyping just read the other board messages to lazy to find them myself))
(I see)
Nova first raises his hooves. Then lowers them sideways from him and as they reach the height of his shoulders he moves them to the sides of the candle.
Then he concentrates on his mana and sends it through his body. A small part of it connects itself with the candle.
(I wonder if i am doing it right.
No matter. I'll keep focusing until i see a reaction)
With a calm mind nova continues his experiment.
The words once again fade and a new statement takes its place in the same matter as before same calm voice same sinister tone
"Out of the six main elements fire, water, wind, earth, light and darkness, dark element magic is by far the weakest at its core, created from unrefined energy, that slips in often trough methods we cannot fathom our fear our errors our anger, and this allows the energy itself to feed.
The candles you have are a safe refraction of this power showing your inner selves unaffected by the power of normal magic and by your elements and power simply powerd by your minds energy, reflecting your mental state and showing your true mana colour when all is clear. But if your mind is full of mistakes then the flame fractures and cracks and shows unbalanced power"
As the final words are spoken both flames that flew from the main desk rejoin in there spiral of Blue and red flame siting perfectly unflickering just sat still as if it was a prop
Nova cancels his mana connection with the candle. His mana fades out.
A moment of silence passes.
Nova thinks about his past. He remembers a time where he almost lost control of himself. Thought od sadness rage and hate swirl in nova's mind as he focuses them into the candle while trying to keep his inner peace.
As more mana light fills the room it only seems to be becoming darker soon only the flames and the board can be seen from the room and once more all the words replace
"Dark magic has another property that is one most fear, its why Dark magic users of high level are monitored do you know why ?.....call out your awnser"
Galinndan ponders this question. As he has only had little snippets of reading from the various inns he has stayed at, he has never done any deep research into the subject. "The brighter a light is the more shadows are cast? By which I mean that the more powerful the light element becomes, the more powerful and more corrupt the dark element is?"
This message simply writes underneath
"while that is true of the shadows are extended by the light and you are close to the answer but your statement doesn't quite suffice"
The shadows that have gathered from each candle within the room start to move towards in front of the desk just sitting there in a small looming fog
((
))
Mage was
still struggling and sweating.
The room became darker and he became colder along with it. Mage began to sweat even
more.
"I... I just..." thought Mage
Mage had
yet another hallucination. He wasn't talking out loud, it was once again him talking in his hallucination
"I knew I was better than you all along..." smirked Cage
"I can't believe I even let you in this school in the first place..." stated Alece
"What a joke..." remarked Nurse Whiteheart
"You... you don't deserve to be here..." stated Flare
Then... he saw his closest friends... Skye and Lane.
"Skye... Lane... I... I...!" stammered Mage
"What do you think you're doing?" asked Skye
"Huh?" asked Mage
"You heard her. You taught me quite a bit you know. I understand not
everything can be handled by simply pointing my hoof in the proper direction. I've been training myself just in case the worst-case scenario happens. It was all thanks to you. I don't have to rely on somepony else to protect me. I can protect myself." reminded Lane
"That's right..." remarked Mage
"So... what are you doing?" asked Lane
"I... I'm... I'm... using dark magic... but I... I... won't let it take me over!!" stated Mage
The flame was now staying dark blue. However... it would still occasionally change to purple for a moment before returning to dark blue.
((I'll finish this little 'struggle within Mage' tomorrow. It's beginning to get late. Hopefully that's okay and the class will still be going. :s ))
((Tis fine most seem to be missing anyway so this class may have to wait for one more day that's if nopony minds))
Cloudy Zenith practices control of her emotions by remembering something that triggers a strong emotional response, then feeling for a way to suppress that emotion.
Her candle's color fades gently through multiple hues, often coming to rest at a brown with flecks of pale blue.
The board now speaks as each word is etched on the surface now dropping the soft tone and now sounding gravely almost corrupted voice
"The answer is simple Dark magic users posses the power to use others power to form there own an example the fear you have all created in your minds has created this a beast that exists only through what you all created"
The spiral of shadows on the floor burst up reforming into the shape of what appears to be a chimera but not quite its form is ethereal made of shadow with a glinting crimson eye
Cloudy jumps back in her seat in shock as the chimera forms, knocking it over backwards. Her flame surges up in a twisted navy-blue pillar wrapped with black and red (the color of her fear). As she picks herself up and calms herself down, the pillar recedes and the flames take on a pale rose pink hue with jets of crimson red.
"Do you understand why this beast exists speak aloud why this creature has formed, and do you think its right"
"This beast exists because we do not restrain our fear and the fear, through the powers of dark magic, has formed a creature. As for if it is right, I would say yes. If it is possible for something to exist then it should be allowed to, but if it is only capable of harming the existences of others then it's existence should be controlled." Cloudy replies after giving the question some thought.
the tone shifts back to the calm one once more
"Control is the question this creature formed from fear is just a reflection of what your minds think, in truth such a thing normally shouldn't be seen or revealed, and if created by the wrong hands could be deadly, the phrase goes the mind is poison to itself and dark energy feeds on it"
Listening to the statement, Cloudy Zenith renews her emotion control practice with renewed vigor.
((I'm going offline now))
((I'm going to lose sleep over this... but... *sighs* I just
don't want to risk being unable to finish this. So I'm going to go ahead and do it now.))
Mage didn't even
notice the new 'enemy' Chimera in the classroom. He had his own 'problems' and 'issues' to deal with right now.
Mage then... quickly sat up. He wasn't moving.
At all. It was as if... Mage was frozen in time.
Mage then... had one
final hallucination. With
all of his friends in it once again. Mage wasn't talking out loud either, he was just talking in his hallucination again.
((Que:
))
"Hey...! What do you think you're doing?! I haven't gotten my chance to beat you yet!! Only one pony is allowed to beat you... and that's
me!!" stated Cage
Then... a hoof landed on the top of Mage's head... and rubbed it. It was Alece Mana.
"You have
a lot of potential. Remember that. Also... take this. Come visit, come to my office. Do whatever you think is best. You can talk to me. I'll
always be there for you" suggested Alece as she handed over what seemed to be... a business card? Mage took it with his magic. It had... Alece Mana's information on it. Including her address.
"But Ms. Mana--" began Mage
"Call me Alece. It makes me feel better. You, Cage, Flare, Whiteheart, and even you're two other friends, Skye and Lane. You're all like... my own children to me. I won't let
anything happen to you.
Ever. No matter what the cost is or what it takes" assured Alece as what looked like a tear fell from Alece's right eye, down her face, before finally falling off of her face and onto the ground.
"Mage... you've
got to stop going all out. You've
got to learn when to hold back and suppress your magic. You're hurting yourself too much" suggested Nurse Whiteheart
"I know, but, you never know when something bad is going to happen... right?" replied Mage
"Maybe, but still. I wouldn't worry too much about something bad happening until something bad
does happen. Relax a little. Enjoy your life. Enjoy time with your friends. Believe in yourself and those around you. Do that, and you'll be
a lot happier, trust me" suggested Nurse Whiteheart.
"Okay, I'll try" assured Mage. Nurse Whiteheart simply nodded as she went back to healing his wounds.
Then... Flare Works was in front of him.
"Mage... I wish I was as good at magic as you are..." stated Flare as she put her head down a little, slightly upset and depressed. Mage took his right hoof and raised Flare's head back up, which made her begin to blush.
"Don't say that!! You're
just as good, if not
better, than
I am with magic!! I've never seen
anypony as good at fireworks and explosive magic than you!! I've seen you do things with magic even
I can't do!!" informed Mage
"You're just saying that to make me feel better..." remarked Flare as she put her head down, but this time, it was only because she was happy and embarrassed at the same time.
"No I'm not!! I meant
every word of what I just said!!" assured Mage. Flare then looked Mage right in the eye, her blushing increasing a little.
"By the way Mage... I... I finally did it. I saved up enough bits. I reserved a table for four ponies at the best restaurant in Canterlot. I was thinking... that... maybe... you know... you, me, Lane and Skye could go...?" offered Flare. Mage then got really excited.
"That's great Flare!! Lane and Skye need some time for themselves too!! Let's do it!! Let's call Lane and Skye and inform them right away!!" cheered Mage
"O-Okay..." remarked Flare as her blushing increased again.
((dawwwwwwwwwwwwww X3 ))
Then... Skye appeared behind Mage.
"You know... I stopped caring about what other ponies think a
long time ago. I made my decision. My decision was
final. Ponies can think and say whatever they want to. It doesn't matter. My cutiemark is what it is for a
reason. If it wasn't... do you think I would be here right now? No. Of course I wouldn't. It's
my life. I can do with it whatever in the hay I want to. I won't care what other ponies say
or think. That's all there is to it really. I'm happy with the way my life is right now. That's all that should
really matter... you know?" stated Skye.
Finally... Mage was in Lane's office.
(http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20080826215447/aceattorney/images/7/75/Objection.gif) shouted Lane as he briefly slammed his left hoof on the ground
"There's one thing I've learned. It doesn't matter
what ponies think. It doesn't matter what ponies
say. Ponies will think and say whatever they want to.
Nothing will change that. They can think and say whatever they want to. It just doesn't matter. I'm not the type of pony to give up because of something like that. Neither are you. I will
always point my hoof in the proper direction and at the correct pony. That's how things are
always going to be. My eyes have
never failed me before and they never
will. They
always help me out and lead me to the truth, whatever it is that may be. I believe in myself
and my abilities. I try to learn new things and learn from my mistakes. That's how you grow as a pony. You grow with experience. You'll grow with experience too. Believe in yourself and you're abilities. Do that... and
anything and
everything is possible" stated Lane
Finally... Mage remembered something from a class lecture he had at his first school from a well-respected instructor.
"There's one thing you
MUST remember about shadow and dark magic. It is
imperative that you remember this. If you learn
nothing else from this school, at
least remember this. It doesn't matter how
deep the darkness is. Even in the
darkest of darkness. The light will
always be there. The light will
always be there... to guide you back to your old self. To guide you back to where you belong. To guide you back... home" stated the instructor
Mage then... snapped out of it. He then became
very serious.
Mage close his eyelids slightly. His flame now became... straight dark blue. With a spiraling flame of light/robin egg blue. The same color as Mage's mane and tail.
((Long post is long. Oh well. At least it's done. Yay. Also... I want more Kingdom Mix's of TWEWY music. ono ))
Dawnfire listened to the last statement, and scratched a few notes with his quill. He somehow manages to push the thoughts of Sombro to the farthest reaches of his mind. He tries the candle again. It is now a steady flame of dark red, just like his mana, and althought it flickers from time to time, Dawnfire is this time successful in keeping it the same size. "Now, I just have to concentrate."
The writing replaces itself but this time the message seems odd and slightly disjointed a short sentence but the voice that had read the statements previous did not speak however the flame from the front desk split once more and moved itself round both sides of the board
"Shall we Begin"
Dawnfire dismisses his flame. He is now paying attention to the front of the class.
Noticing the change in the boards delivery of the lesson, Cloudy stops and waits for the next set of instructions.
Mage simply looked up at the front of the class, ready for whatever was about to come next.
Two final words appear
"Don't Blink"
As a the swirl of shadows that had one formed the chimera fade and envelop themselves all the dark shadows seem to rejoin at the back of the room as such the lights return on the room is bright once more though not painfully so, and under each candle as the shadows flow back a small spell circle is placed.
Finally as all have gathered stood at the back of the room stands Ryo, a serious expression on his face, then he smiles just happily and just says walking forwards back to the desk
"do you all understand what happened with the room?, though I don't blame anypony if you don't and I will explain if you wish but, I want to here your opinions first, and don't fear now the spell is gone"
The light teal glowing light under each candle fades the letters dimming down leaving only the impression of the runes
Quote from: Ryo_D_Disk on 2012 Nov 17, 19:31:52
Two final words appear
"Don't Blink"
As a the swirl of shadows that had one formed the chimera fade and envelop themselves all the dark shadows seem to rejoin at the back of the room as such the lights return on the room is bright once more though not painfully so, and under each candle as the shadows flow back a small spell circle is placed.
Finally as all have gathered stood at the back of the room stands Ryo, a serious expression on his face, then he smiles just happily and just says walking forwards back to the desk
"do you all understand what happened with the room?, though I don't blame anypony if you don't and I will explain if you wish but, I want to here your opinions first, and don't fear now the spell is gone"
The light teal glowing light under each candle fades the letters dimming down leaving only the impression of the runes
The classroom
finally returned to normal. Mage was
finally able to have a chance to take out his notebook and a pencil so he could write down some notes.
Mage raised his right hoof, in an attempt to answer the question, then, spoke up.
"Was it to give us a test to see if we could handle shadow and dark magic? To show us our deepest fears and concerns about ourselves? To see if we could use shadow and dark magic without being overcome, corrupted, and taken over by it?" queried Mage as he was unsure if his answer was correct or not.
"Was it to show us how difficult this class will be to master?"
"It seemed like a dark magic spell that fed off our fear to grow stronger, as it grew stronger, the room grew darker. The darkness of the room stirs up a primal fear of the dark, providing more power for the spell. Eventually the fear built up enough that the dark spell could condense it into a shadow form purposed to trigger further fear." Cloudy suggests.
"you are all correct in a sense, I shall admit other than set up and a few messages, I did nothing but stand here in the back, however the purpose I planed this was to show you how dangerous this magic can be, it's an odd concept to understand, but I don't want to mislead you, into thinking this would be a nice lesson nor to think that it would be simple.
Because of this these lessons won't be teaching anything like what I just used but some of the other runic type shadow magic and a bit of theory, though more practical based work will be done, and again I apologise for the fear I caused but it was the best method and do know other than the words all that you saw was created within your mind, but not to that extent, these things are in the back of your minds far smaller, the seal under the candle is just a booster to increase that amount to show you the extent of dark magic. Do you have any questions you wish to ask though one I must ask all if you are all ok or do you need a moment?"
Ryo uses his magic and two of the windows open
Quote from: Ryo_D_Disk on 2012 Nov 18, 19:44:55
"you are all correct in a sense, I shall admit other than set up and a few messages, I did nothing but stand here in the back, however the purpose I planed this was to show you how dangerous this magic can be, it's an odd concept to understand, but I don't want to mislead you, into thinking this would be a nice lesson nor to think that it would be simple.
Because of this these lessons won't be teaching anything like what I just used but some of the other runic type shadow magic and a bit of theory, though more practical based work will be done, and again I apologise for the fear I caused but it was the best method and do know other than the words all that you saw was created within your mind, but not to that extent, these things are in the back of your minds far smaller, the seal under the candle is just a booster to increase that amount to show you the extent of dark magic. Do you have any questions you wish to ask though one I must ask all if you are all ok or do you need a moment?"
Ryo uses his magic and two of the windows open
"That's good to know. It's too risky to attempt to try to teach us actual dark magic, as the possibility of it taking us over and corrupting us is just too great" thought Mage.
He decided to speak up first again.
"I'm okay. Those hallucinations I got were pretty
harsh... but... perhaps
necessary. It showed me how many worries that I
actually have inside of myself. Worries that I didn't know existed until I
had those hallucinations. I'll have to face them sooner or later, but, I'm alright for the most part. There's
no way I'll let any sort of dark magic consume me" assured Mage
"it's a worrying thought that exists in one's mind, often those see fears of what they don't want to see, others see creatures and things that cause harm, and unusual cases see themselves, splitting their own mind"
Ryo calmly says these things while he waves his hoof over the overlapping flame still Teal and Crimson winding into each over but both balanced but the flame is flickering
"I assume that dark magic like what just happened requires access to our thoughts and emotions to work to it's full extent. Does this mean that spells designed to protect or hide ones mind prevent some forms of dark magic from taking effect?" Cloudy asks as she observes the runes under her candle, making a sketch of them on her notepad.
"hmm not quite, as I said I did nothing other than the prep, most of what occurred was suggestion from the words and the notes I left, those runes just exaggerate the power since you were focusing your energy while you thought, you probably noticed your flame flicker and sometimes act odd, those were your concerns and fears, from there the spell under just boosted the energy of it and then exaggerated what was going on, though I may teach you some of those magic seals you brought up in later lessons the one I used was a basic rune spell yet hard to get right"
At this point, Mage finally began to write down some notes about shadow and dark magic in his notebook.
((There's really nothing else to do right now I guess. :s ))
"Professor," said Sidon, raising a hoof and breaking his period of observation. "Would you be able to give us an example of the practical application of Dark magic? Also, is there a distinction between Shadow magic and Dark magic or are they the same?"
"oh a practical example, I thought you saw that from that little explosion earlier, but regardless"
Ryo taps his hoof on the ground several larger seals surround the room all glowing a light teal
"certain areas of the element of Dark magic hold these types of spell, often designed to be hidden and use after effects, the ones I've revealed here are, Protect, repair and detect and as proof that these are hidden these runes are actually placed all round the school.
As for the distinction between Dark magic and Shadow magic, Dark magic tends to come more from the element darkness and is the raw force behind that, as for shadow it's often considered a lesser version of pure dark but has more common appearances, such as those who create fog effects and other such spells, but aside from there distinctions as magic their applications are mostly the same but with a difference in the power used."
Galinndan raises his hoof. "While i was trying to control my flame, it ended up blowing up in my face, what does that say about my fears and worries?"
Mage began writing some notes about the differences between shadow magic and dark magic.
"Its just how you think of fear my presumption would be a fear of failure for such thing to occur, but as I said different ponies, different reactions "
((another timeskip because I feel like it, but only for Feather))
Sometime after having finished speaking with Nova, the researcher was walking down the hallways, looking at some notes.
"
Check in on Ryo's class? All right then."
He quietly entered the classroom and stayed in the back, listening to the lecture.
Quote from: Ryo_D_Disk on 2012 Nov 19, 08:36:15
"oh a practical example, I thought you saw that from that little explosion earlier, but regardless"
Ryo taps his hoof on the ground several larger seals surround the room all glowing a light teal
"certain areas of the element of Dark magic hold these types of spell, often designed to be hidden and use after effects, the ones I've revealed here are, Protect, repair and detect and as proof that these are hidden these runes are actually placed all round the school.
As for the distinction between Dark magic and Shadow magic, Dark magic tends to come more from the element darkness and is the raw force behind that, as for shadow it's often considered a lesser version of pure dark but has more common appearances, such as those who create fog effects and other such spells, but aside from there distinctions as magic their applications are mostly the same but with a difference in the power used."
A voice in the back spoke up. "
And of course, the two are completely different from Chaos and Black Magic, the latter of which is highly restricted and require licenses to learn."
The Inter-Magical Forces professor smiled from the back of the room.
"Indeed there the most dangerous types of magic, and very few ponies in the world hold licences to even research them as Dr Feather noted, my family and a few rare exceptions are allowed to even practice these methods"
The blue unicorn smiled, but felt obligated to give an explanation. "Chaos magic is restricted for obvious reasons, as I'm sure all of you still remember the psychological trauma from the afteraffects of the Day of Discord. Black Magic happens to be one of the combined branches between Chaos and Night Magics, and is theorized to be one of the catalysts in the.... unfortunate event that took place a thousand years ago with one of our Beloved Princesses. Thus, its restriction."
Mage wrote some notes about Chaos and Black magic in his notepad now with an explanation of each that was given by the other instructor who had apparently been in the room for awhile now.
Mage's curiosity got the best of him, so, he ended up raising his right hoof again and asking another question
"So... just out of curiosity... just what exactly will you be teaching us to use in this class when it comes to shadow and dark magic?" asked Mage
"hmm well these lessons will be teaching more protective uses of magic rather than the main applications of Dark magic, because legally there is only so much I'm allowed to teach on actual Dark magic, but nothing is set in stone in this lesson so we shall see, although this does conclude today's lesson, so final points before you all get to run away anypony?"
"So we will basically be learning how to counter dark magics?"
Nova has put himself in a trance. He doesn't pay attention to the lesson anymore.
His eyes glow dark blue and a strange feeling comes from him as he keeps focusing on his not yet burning candle.
"Thats the plan though no harm in having some fun in-between am I right, ill mix up the format of the lessons from time to time but just remember to take this lesson seriously alright "
The bell chimes loudly three times signalling the end of the lesson
"aww it appears were out of time well unless you want something your free to leave but I suggest you get some air before the next lesson, this lesson was a bit stressful to all"
Mage wrote some more notes in his notebook. But then...
Quote from: Ryo_D_Disk on 2012 Nov 19, 15:48:07
The bell chimes loudly three times signalling the end of the lesson
"aww it appears were out of time well unless you want something your free to leave but I suggest you get some air before the next lesson, this lesson was a bit stressful to all"
The bell chimed to signify the end of class. Mage teleported all of his supplies away. However... as he was leaving... he noticed that the illusion instructor wasn't moving.
"Is he alright...?" thought Mage. He was
going to go check on him, but, he was an instructor. He was
much better at magic than Mage. That's what Mage
assumed anyway.
"He can handle himself. I'm sure he'll be fine. Besides... I... need to... go do something..." thought Mage
Mage then left the classroom.
He never got a chance to do this so... he went up to the student barracks and found his room. He summoned his key and opened his door. He shut the door behind him, but, forgot to lock it behind him. He wasn't thinking straight...
Once he got in his room... he couldn't hold it in anymore... he was holding it back because he didn't want any sort of 'incident' to occur during a class.
Once all of his stuff was away, and he was sure no pony was around, though he wasn't
absolutely sure of it... he just didn't care anymore...
Mage collapsed onto the ground with quite a thud, so, anypony who was around the student barracks
would hear it.. His eyes began to tear up... and he... began to cry.
That hallucination... everything that happened in it... it was just
too much for him...
He felt weak... and... he closed his eyes.
Mage just laid there, not moving.
The hallucination... was just too much...
Mage was now lying on the floor of his room, unconscious.
((Yup. He had a breakdown. :'( Now he's unconscious.
MEAN HALLUCINATIONS!! Anyone who wants to come find him/save him is more than welcome too. Or don't. I'm sure he'll wake up
eventually. :s ))
(( Here's a depressed theme to fit with poor Mage's breakdown :'(
))
((Just a point this is why I dont teach in real life :P))
Quote from: Ryo_D_Disk on 2012 Nov 19, 18:38:33
((Just a point this is why I dont teach in real life :P))
((
Niiiice, Ryo. And I would force Shard to find Mage, but, uh, Shard isn't a student and wouldn't have a reason to find him.))
((I may make a note to come over when the rest of the class details are compeate aka all players have a chance to talk though I do still have Kai wondering about))
Quote from: Ryo_D_Disk on 2012 Nov 19, 18:38:33
((Just a point this is why I dont teach in real life :P))
((Well... technically...
I was the one who made Mage have all of those mean hallucinations. :P
P.S.: You
can just leave him there. He
would wake up on his own. I'll just have that happen after some time has passed or at some point before the next class starts. X3 ))
((yea also all get bonus points you all realy made the fear lesson work I realy wasnt expecting such creativity from that idea no offence intended, I just left it very blank to avoid the obvious complaint of mind control powerplay which I did not want to do))
After leaving the classroom and getting a quick snack from the canteen, Cloudy heads back to the student dorms to continue reading in her room. ((I would have her check on Mage, but unfortunately she lacks both a reason to visit him and the ability the detect beyond her basic senses.))
((Feather might have to call the Academy security and get a code red if he thinks Mage's fainting is anything serious or an attack of some sort))
Dawnfire packs up his things, and waits patiently for Nova to finish concentrating on the candle. "If I learn how to counter dark magic, it would put me that much closer to beating Sombro. ovO"
Sidon walked through the corridors from the classroom back toward the dormitory, reading once again.
You know I really thought you would have learned your lesson from the last time you bowled somepony else over, Rona observed.
"I've added a failsafe to my spell, so there shouldn't be any problems. If it even detects another life form I'll know." Came the stallion's reply as they passed through the doorway leading to the student's rooms.
Oh, okay. Bet you thirty bits it doesn't work.
He briefly considered throwing her out one of the windows and locking it, but eventually decided against the plan and continued to read as he walked toward his room.
((Well you guys do whatever you think is best. Meanwhile, I'll start moving towards perhaps resolving it myself, just in case. With the appearance of a certain 'special somepony' X3 ))
It was a long journey, but at last, Flare Works made it through the woods. She found herself... in quite the open field. With the academy in front of her.
She was stuck where she stood, in awe of the place. But she quickly shook it off.
"This has GOT to be the place. Ms. Mana and the others said it was anyway. I wonder how he's doing? I hope everything is going well..." thought Flare
Flare entered the academy and a sweatdrop appeared on the back of her head. This was because she realized that she didn't have any sort of map of this place. There was no way she would find who she was looking for without one. So, she did the next best thing, which was to look for another pony around that she could ask. She spoke aloud to try to get somepony's attention.
"Um... excuse me...? Is anypony here? I'm looking for a new student who just recently enrolled to this academy. I came to visit him to see how he was doing and how things are going for him so far. Can somepony please help me?" called out Flare
((Yup. It's her. X3 ))
All of the sudden nova ignites his candle without using his mana directly. The flame is bright and big... and gets bigger. after a moment it covers the whole table.
Nova is still in his trance and doesn't seem to realize what he is doing.
Ryo wonders over to where Nova is sat at the desk
"Hello Nova you in there the lesson finished a few minutes ago, you don't have to keep playing with the flame"
Nova doesn't respond. He keeps focusing and as he does so the mana flame keeps growing.
"Nova?"
Ryo taps nova on the shoulder to see if he can knock him out of this trance
" Don't tell me he can't of gone lost from a simple spell"
Nova reacts to the sudden touch of his shoulder. The flame instantly returns to a normal size and burns on the tip of the candle. His eyes stop to glow.
Huh?
He looks at the flame.
Aw ponyfeathers. I thought i could do a bigger one.
"hey hey the flame isn't a toy you know, you had me worried considering the lessons subject"Ryo looks relived that Nova responded oddly so though as if it was a real concern
I know... but i hoped it would be bigger then this little flame. Ah well. Can't be helped.
He seems to have no knowledge of what happened a moment ago.
Nova stands up.
I'll see you later then. Until next time.
He leaves the room.
"I just hope I didn't over do it, I think I should keep my eye on some of them for a short while"
Ryo taps his hoof the first layer of the seals dissipate from under the candles revealing a secondary layer glowing crimson then he taps his hoof once more and they break apart leaving a small shadowy vapour behind
"I hope nothing comes of this test"
Feather returns to his lecture hall after dropping off his notes at the Secretariat. Another stack of paperwork quickly appears on his desk, and the professor begins grading again.
((vote reset!))
Galinndan follows Nova. "Would the main office be open now? I would like to be formally registered in this school, and a dorm room of my own in which to drop my saddle bags."
Nova looks at a nearby clock.
It should be open now. You still have my map don't you? Go to the secretariat and take care of it.
Galinndan pulls out his map and begins discerning the best route from here to there. "Bye, and thanks for all the help Nova!"
You're welcome. I'll see you later then. Stay safe.
Nova left and started to walk through the academies hallways.
No pony responded.
"Aw hayfeathers..." thought Flare. That's when she seemed to remember something, causing her to facehoof.
"Yeah I'm an idiot. I completely forgot that I can just use a magic trace to find him" thought and realized Flare
Flare did just that. Eventually she found the magic trace she was looking for and began to head in that direction from where the trace was leading her.
That's when she realized it... she became tense when she did.
The magical energy... was severely low. Even dangerously low.
"What the...?! What is Mage doing...? Oh no... I'm worried. This is not good!!" thought Flare as she began galloping as fast as she could through the halls of the academy towards the magic trace.
She wasn't watching where she was going, and accidentally knocked into a pony who had just come out of a room. She quickly got up.
"Oh I'm sorry!! I didn't see you there!! Aw hayfeathers this is not good!! I have to hurry!! I hope Mage is okay..." spat-out Flare as she went back to galloping through the academy halls, towards the magic trace she was going towards.
((Flare ran into you Nova. X3 ))
Cloudy Zenith heads out of her room and down the corridor, intending to go to the library and return her loaned books.
Shard sits in the library, reading a book.
Reaching the library, Cloudy places her books in the returns box and begins browsing for an interesting subject matter.
Hearing somepony, Shard looks up. He greets Cloudy quietly,[glow=navy,2,300]" Hello Cloudy."[/glow]
"Hello there Mr. Shard. Care to suggest some reading material for your lessons?"
((I think I refer to you as Mr. Shard, or was it professor. It's been a while since one of your lessons.))
[glow=navy,2,300]" Well, the book I have here,"[/glow] he lifts it up to show its cover: Dracopedia. [glow=navy,2,300]"It's a good reference. There are also some books by Dr. Drake that are mostly factual. Much of his anatomy and scientific names are wrong, though, the books are also older. The behavior is quite accurate, though."[/glow]
(( I think it was "Mr." also. I know it was "Mr." And I don't control the poll. :P Popular sovereignty.))
"Hmm, the Dracopedia looks good, I think I'll rent a copy of it. How goes the planning for your next lesson? There's been a few rumors about you trying to bring a fully grown dragon into the academy."
(( Dang, this forum doesn't have a face to demonstrate his face.
:D+ ovO=???))
Shard smiled a slightly crazy grin. [glow=navy,2,300]" Yes, I am. ...I have frost dragon friend, who I will be using in class."[/glow] Shard smirked. [glow=navy,2,300]" He's already here. I will teach you keep a bit of my lesson plans a secret."[/glow]
"I'll need to brush up on my dragon-tongue then." Cloudy states as she looks through the books on the shelf in front of her.
[glow=navy,2,300]" Well, since many students won't know dragon-tongue, I plan on giving you basic rune lessons. I don't plan on teaching you draconic though; it's a very difficult and secretive language."[/glow]
"What about riddles, is your friend fond of word games and the suchlike?"
She asks, trying to think of some new or uncommon riddles.
Shard smiles. [glow=navy,2,300]" Very. He also loves to learn, which is an amazing trait."[/glow]
(( Off Topic: O: You can just hold down the mouse button to shoot quickly as opposed to going: clickCLICKclickCLICKclickCLICKclickCLICKclickCLICKclickCLICK...[You get the point.]))
"What about gifts? I read in one book that it is best to approach some species offering a gemstone of some sort, but others can get snatchy or greedy." Cloudy inquires, determined to make a good first impression.
[glow=navy,2,300]" More often than not, a gift is best, be it a meal or a gem. If you do present them a gift, make sure it is of the best quality, as they are usually quite fussy creatures... And it is also not advised to sneak up on a dragon or try to..."[/glow] he replied, but then snickered inwardly and thought, [glow=navy,2,300]( Hehehe, something I will be doing in the near future.)[/glow]
"Steal from its hoard, try to ride it, take samples?"
Suggested Cloudy, trying to complete the teacher's sentence.
Shard flashed a faint smile at Cloudy's attempts to finish his sentence. [glow=navy,2,300]" Go into a mother dragon's lair."[/glow]
"Ah. Dragons are highly territorial at the best of times, a female with chicks isn't going to be placated by anything. The only reasons to go into such a dangerous location is for research or to steal an egg." Cloudy muses, and picks a book on the psychoanalysis of emotions from a shelf.
"I best go and find that Dracopedia now. See you later Mr. Shard!"
Cloudy heads to the Legendary and Mythical beasts section.
((Going offline, I'm going to revise my Futhorc and devise some riddles before the next lesson.))
Flare continued her gallop. She eventually found her way to the student barracks.
She came to... a door. She tried unlocking it. It was unlocked.
She entered the room... and came upon... quite the disturbing scene...
Mage was lying on the ground, unconscious, and not moving.
Flare just stood there, speechless. She became even tenser as well.
"Oh no. Oh no. No no no no no no no no no no no no no..." thought Flare
Flare lifted Mage's unconscious body up with her magic. He was heavier than she imagined. She had to hurry.
She left Mage's room with his unconscious body and tried to scream as loud as she could, hoping to get somepony's attention this time.
"Please!! Somepony help!! It's an emergency!! I came to visit my friend, and, I found him lying on the floor of his room unconscious!! Is there some sort of medical ward or nurses office here?! I'm not kidding around here, this is serious!! I... I... I don't want anything to happen to my friend!! Please... please... somepony help me!!" begged Flare
(( :I ))
Quote from: Voidwalker on 2012 Nov 20, 22:54:12
"Ah. Dragons are highly territorial at the best of times, a female with chicks isn't going to be placated by anything. The only reasons to go into such a dangerous location is for research or to steal an egg." Cloudy muses, and picks a book on the psychoanalysis of emotions from a shelf.
"I best go and find that Dracopedia now. See you later Mr. Shard!"
Cloudy heads to the Legendary and Mythical beasts section.
((Going offline, I'm going to revise my Futhorc and devise some riddles before the next lesson.))
[glow=navy,2,300]" Fare well, Cloudy!"[/glow]
(( I will be eagerly awaiting my next few classes with you attending.))
Shard perked up his ears. [glow=navy,2,300]( What is that...?)[/glow] He walked outside the library, and trotted through the halls to the noise. He reached Flare. He cantered towards her once she was in sight. [glow=navy,2,300]" Somepony is unconscious?!"[/glow]
Quote from: PPBG on 2012 Nov 20, 23:00:14
Quote from: Voidwalker on 2012 Nov 20, 22:54:12
"Ah. Dragons are highly territorial at the best of times, a female with chicks isn't going to be placated by anything. The only reasons to go into such a dangerous location is for research or to steal an egg." Cloudy muses, and picks a book on the psychoanalysis of emotions from a shelf.
"I best go and find that Dracopedia now. See you later Mr. Shard!"
Cloudy heads to the Legendary and Mythical beasts section.
((Going offline, I'm going to revise my Futhorc and devise some riddles before the next lesson.))
[glow=navy,2,300]" Fare well, Cloudy!"[/glow]
(( I will be eagerly awaiting my next few classes with you attending.))
Shard perked up his ears. [glow=navy,2,300]( What is that...?)[/glow] He walked outside the library, and trotted through the halls to the noise. He reached Flare. He cantered towards her once she was in sight. [glow=navy,2,300]" Somepony is unconscious?!"[/glow]
"Yes!! It's my friend here!!" responded Flare as she looked toward the unconscious Mage Heart's body Flare still had levitating by her side with her magic.
[glow=navy,2,300]" Ah. The doctor is this wa-"[/glow] he paused and looked at the young mare, [glow=navy,2,300]" Wait, would you like me to bring him to the doctor? I can carry him."[/glow]
Dawnfire reaches the office, and sees who he can only assume is the secretariat, and approaches. "Excuse me, I am here for enrollment."
Dusk comes into the academy Excuse me does anypony know where i can enroll for illusion classes it's not my thing but the elemental teacher is out
Quote from: super_chris85 on 2012 Nov 20, 23:19:54
Dusk comes into the academy Excuse me does anypony know where i can enroll for illusion classes it's not my thing but the elemental teacher is out
(( What do you mean? I don't understand what you said.))
I'm here to enroll in the illusion class because i can't enroll in the elemental class because apparently the teacher is not here for a few months
Quote from: super_chris85 on 2012 Nov 20, 23:26:49
I'm here to enroll in the illusion class because i can't enroll in the elemental class because apparently the teacher is not here for a few months
(( Your character is not you and your character doesn't know what you know. Is this your first time roleplaying? I suggest you take a look at this (http://forum.legendsofequestria.com/index.php?topic=5287.0).))
Quote from: PPBG on 2012 Nov 20, 23:15:20
[glow=navy,2,300]" Ah. The doctor is this wa-"[/glow] he paused and looked at the young mare, [glow=navy,2,300]" Wait, would you like me to bring him to the doctor? I can carry him."[/glow]
"Yes please. Let's hurry!!" suggested Flare as she attempted to hand Mage's unconscious body over to the pony that had found her.
Shard lifted Mage with his magic and cantered to the Dr. Kai's office, careful not to bump into anypony. [glow=navy,2,300]" So, are you a friend of this pony?"[/glow] he asked between breaths on the way there.
Quote from: PPBG on 2012 Nov 20, 23:35:58
Shard lifted Mage with his magic and cantered to the Dr. Kai's office, careful not to bump into anypony. [glow=navy,2,300]" So, are you a friend of this pony?"[/glow] he asked between breaths on the way there.
As Flare galloped next to the pony, she looked away slightly, blushing a little. She was hoping the pony wouldn't notice her blushing.
"Er... yes... you could say that. I'm a classmate of his from the first magic school he attended" answered Flare
((It's getting late. I'd like to stay on so I can keep an eye on the pony off-topic thread I just posted, but, I can't. I'm probably signing off for good after this post. Sorry.))
[glow=navy,2,300]" Ah. I see."[/glow]
~~~~
They reached Dr. Kai's Office. [glow=navy,2,300]"Dr. Kai! A student is unconscious!"[/glow]
(( It's fine. ... Now the issue is is Kai's hooves.))
A note on the door says out for lunch
"Place him on one of the beds, I'll take a look"Kai jumps out of his chair and heads over to help carry Mage and take a look
"now can you explain the situation as how you found him"
Quote from: GalinndanDawnfire on 2012 Nov 20, 23:17:58
Dawnfire reaches the office, and sees who he can only assume is the secretariat, and approaches. "Excuse me, I am here for enrollment."
The mare is standing in the middle of the room, eyes scanning hundreds of documents flying past at blinding speeds every second, quills floating nearby signing and filling out forms, entire stacks of applications being stamped, and always things popping in and out of wisps of smoke flying through a series of pipes in the wall leading to various locations all about the Academy. The Secretary didn't even have to turn around as Dawnfire passed through the magic door.
"Ah, Mr. Dawnfire. Your records seem clear, no outstanding black marks, and your previous academic scores seem to meet required qualifications. Please take this entrance examination in the testing room, through that door right over there. Don't try cheating, we ARE the Royal Academy of MAGIC and we have safeguards against that. When you're finished, simply sign your name where indicated and the test will be automatically graded and assessed."
A small wisp of smoke flew up to the colt and popped into a stack of papers, along with a Quill Of Infinite Ink. The testing room door opened by itself, with the title "TESTING ROOM" clearly marked and glowing.
((this is assuming you haven't taken the entrance exam yet to enter Equestria's most prestigious academy; if you've already taken it, you can be enrolled automatically))
Quote from: Ryo_D_Disk on 2012 Nov 21, 08:53:51
A note on the door says out for lunch
"Place him on one of the beds, I'll take a look"Kai jumps out of his chair and heads over to help carry Mage and take a look
"now can you explain the situation as how you found him"
"There's not much to say. I came to visit him to see how things were doing, and no pony was around to assist me. I decided to use my magic trace that I learned at school to find him, and I realized that his magical energy was
severely low. Lower than it
usually was. When I found him, he was just there, lying on the floor. I really don't know what happened to him... sorry..." explained Flare as she put her head down slightly, disappointed that she couldn't be of more use.
"I see " ("so this was the student with the low mana stamina")"well its good you brought him here, Ill take a look and see if I can find a cause, your free to stay with him"
Kai smiles as he looks for something on the shelf
"I'm sure he would like the company am I right"
Quote from: Ryo_D_Disk on 2012 Nov 21, 12:28:11
"I see " ("so this was the student with the low mana stamina")"well its good you brought him here, Ill take a look and see if I can find a cause, your free to stay with him"
Kai smiles as he looks for something on the shelf
"I'm sure he would like the company am I right"
Flare looked up, but then, quickly looked down again, blushing a little more significantly than she was before.
"Y-Yeah..." stammered Flare as she tried to get out of the way and find a place to sit. Once she did that, she became tense and was shaking a little, but only because she was worried, and a little scared, about her friend as she could only
hope that he would be okay...
"ah there it is, alright I'm going to tell you what I'm doing so you don't worry while I'm doing it"Kai takes two items of the shelf one a electric thermometer looking device and the other a needle
"First I'm going to use this to this to work out the current mana level, then I'm just going to take a mana sample to run some tests"Kai begins to do what he just explained
((btw I'm relying on you a bit to give me some results or something to work with so it doesn't seem power play or ect because it's your character and what's wrong with him is up to you so yea, pm me if there is private stuff you wish me to say or just leave a message here if you want to just give results or for me to make stuff up))
Quote from: Ryo_D_Disk on 2012 Nov 21, 13:05:24
"ah there it is, alright I'm going to tell you what I'm doing so you don't worry while I'm doing it"Kai takes two items of the shelf one a electric thermometer looking device and the other a needle
"First I'm going to use this to this to work out the current mana level, then I'm just going to take a mana sample to run some tests"Kai begins to do what he just explained
((btw I'm relying on you a bit to give me some results or something to work with so it doesn't seem power play or ect because it's your character and what's wrong with him is up to you so yea, pm me if there is private stuff you wish me to say or just leave a message here if you want to just give results or for me to make stuff up))
((to be honest, I'm not really sure how 'mana levels' are supposed to work. So... just make something up I guess. :s ))
((alright then apologies if this doesn't go the direction you wish))
"Hmm yes his Mana amount is below the average, and at quite a worrying low level but, the recovery processes are still working so, he should recover, all be it shortly"
Kai then takes a Mana sample
"Ill still run some tests, but some rest and a mana booster he, should be fine, I guess it might be stress related" Kai walks over to his desk and unlocks a draw taking out a syringe
"Thank you." Galinndan walks through the testing room door
Quote from: GalinndanDawnfire on 2012 Nov 21, 15:34:31
"Thank you." Galinndan walks through the testing room door
The test was quite difficult, assessing a broad range of subjects in magic and focusing on intellect and wit rather than memorization and rote. The Academy's standards were, after all, the highest of all upper-level educational institutions in Equestria. Still, it seemed that Galinndan had studied sufficiently and understood his materials thoroughly enough, and though there were a few points at which he was truly stumped for clues, he managed to make his way haphazardly to the end of the test. Looking over the examination, he wasn't sure whether he did well or not, but he, at least, could find nthing wrong in the work that he showed after double-checking his calculations.
Cloudy stumbles out of the library with more books than she went in with. She slowly and precariously makes her way towards her room, balancing the books and cursing that she hadn't brought along her saddlebag.
Quote from: Ryo_D_Disk on 2012 Nov 21, 13:58:42
((alright then apologies if this doesn't go the direction you wish))
"Hmm yes his Mana amount is below the average, and at quite a worrying low level but, the recovery processes are still working so, he should recover, all be it shortly"
Kai then takes a Mana sample
"Ill still run some tests, but some rest and a mana booster he, should be fine, I guess it might be stress related" Kai walks over to his desk and unlocks a draw taking out a syringe
((that's fine))
Flare looked up.
"That makes sense. Sometimes I worry he's a little
too stressed. He worries that he isn't good enough to do certain kinds of magic when he is, everypony expects great things from him, stressing him out even
more, plus, he worries of failure and everypony laughing at him. To be honest... I'm surprised he hasn't collapsed from exhaustion
before now. But... Mage isn't the type of pony to just give up. Once he stops caring what other ponies think, I think he'll be
much better in the long run" commented Flare
Shard stands in the office doorway, listening to the conversation.
"sounds quite familiar to me, I must admit I'm friends with a pony who would act the same way, liking to prove himself despite what others think of him, he him sure he shall be fine, especially if he has those who care about him"
Kai sort of looks nostalgic for a moment and smiles, before checking a calendar
"this does remind me of something I haven't seen you before wondering the halls are you new?"
Quote from: Ryo_D_Disk on 2012 Nov 21, 18:56:30
"sounds quite familiar to me, I must admit I'm friends with a pony who would act the same way, liking to prove himself despite what others think of him, he him sure he shall be fine, especially if he has those who care about him"
Kai sort of looks nostalgic for a moment and smiles, before checking a calendar
"this does remind me of something I haven't seen you before wondering the halls are you new?"
Flare looked away to the left.
"Er... well... I'm not good enough to enter this academy. Mage wanted to further his studies and heard about this academy and how prestigious it was. He told all of his friends at his first school that he wanted to become better and learn everything he could, so, he entered this academy. He told us in a letter that the pre-examination test to enter this academy was
very difficult, but, he was
somehow able to pass it. I just came to visit him to see how things were going and how he was. Despite the state I found him in, which
obviously wasn't what I was expecting when I decided to come visit him, I guess it's a good thing I came when I did" answered Flare
"I see well there no harm in visiting but, you should be careful non authorised ponies shouldn't really be on campus though I have no harm in keeping quiet and im sure Proffesor Shard can look over this to, and I'm sure the security magic will look over it Right"At the last sentence Kai looks up almost talking to the ceiling
"But I'm assuming you came to visit before the open ground day am I right"
Quote from: Ryo_D_Disk on 2012 Nov 21, 19:35:20
"...and I'm sure the security magic will look over it Right"At the last sentence Kai looks up almost talking to the ceiling
(( lol
Sure it can. If you wish... ovO Master.))
[glow=navy,2,300]" I didn't even think of that, actually. But, yes, I can keep quiet,"[/glow] he said. :]
Quote from: Ryo_D_Disk on 2012 Nov 21, 19:35:20
"I see well there no harm in visiting but, you should be careful non authorised ponies shouldn't really be on campus though I have no harm in keeping quiet and im sure Proffesor Shard can look over this to, and I'm sure the security magic will look over it Right"At the last sentence Kai looks up almost talking to the ceiling
"But I'm assuming you came to visit before the open ground day am I right"
Before Flare could respond, another pony spoke up.
Quote from: PPBG on 2012 Nov 21, 19:39:00
Quote from: Ryo_D_Disk on 2012 Nov 21, 19:35:20
"...and I'm sure the security magic will look over it Right"At the last sentence Kai looks up almost talking to the ceiling
[glow=navy,2,300]" I didn't even think of that, actually. But, yes, I can keep quiet,"[/glow] he said. :]
Flare sat up, stiffening up a bit and even beginning to sweat a little.
"Er... I... I didn't even
know about anything like that. I... I just thought... that... I could visit..." remarked Flare. She spoke up again, pretty much being
completely honest with what she was about to say.
"I... didn't come to
anything like that. I... guess I should have looked into this academy and its rules before deciding to just 'visit' it and visiting a student that was attending this school. I should have known better. Sorry..." remarked Flare.
Flare then got up and began to leave, feeling as if, because of her mistakes, she had
no choice but to leave the academy and go back to her old school and just hope that Mage would be okay.
((Yeah... Flare's just like this :s ))
"hold on a moment young miss I think you forgot something"Kai quickly scribbles something on a sheet of paper as well as writing a quick note
"here Its a medical note giving a reason why you're on campus, you can use it to stay until Mage gets better, It also suggests you stick with him to make sure he doesn't exert himself"
Kai smiles
"that is if you have the time to watch over his recovery"
Quote from: Ryo_D_Disk on 2012 Nov 21, 20:08:28
"hold on a moment young miss I think you forgot something"Kai quickly scribbles something on a sheet of paper as well as writing a quick note
"here Its a medical note giving a reason why you're on campus, you can use it to stay until Mage gets better, It also suggests you stick with him to make sure he doesn't exert himself"
Kai smiles
"that is if you have the time to watch over his recovery"
Flare's blushing return once again. She attempted to shake it off as she turned around and took the note with her magic.
"Of course I do!! I'll just write a letter to everypony back home explaining what happened. They'll understand, in fact, they'd probably send a response back
insisting I do it if I were to ask them what I should do." assured Flare.
Upon finishing the test, Galinndan exits the testing room and hands it back to the secretary. "I hope I passed."
Quote from: GalinndanDawnfire on 2012 Nov 22, 04:57:07
Upon finishing the test, Galinndan exits the testing room and hands it back to the secretary. "I hope I passed."
The secretary was silent for a moment as the test passed through a sequence of red and black quills, and the stallion had to wait nervously for about a minute. Suddenly, a golden scroll puffed into existence in front of him, and the mare smiled.
"Welcome to the Academy, Mr. Dawnfire. Here are all the materials you'll need, maps, and other texts. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. Congratulations on your acceptance."
The paper was thin and light, but extremely useful, as were the few other papers, all obviously magical. Several had the titles of textbooks on them, and had instructions for opening properly; apparently they held the equivalent of a thousand pages each while only using the same few drops of ink whizzing about across the surface of a single leaf. The map was the most interesting, displaying a to-scale three dimensional representation of the entire academy, with various routes to important locations in the new student's schedule and other areas of interest.
[glow=navy,2,300]" Oh, and Dr. Kai?"[/glow] Shard said, aiming to get Kai's attention.
"Yes Proffesor Shard, can I help you also"
[glow=navy,2,300]" Do you, perhaps, have any Tiger Basilisk anti-venin here? If not, what hospital would carry it now...?"[/glow]
(( Tiger Basilisks are a species I made up. They are eight-legged dragons with a venomous bite as opposed to stare/breath.))
"Tiger Basilisk anti venom? A rather odd request, I guess I can get some ordered in, but might I ask the use for it?"
(( Was "ant venom" an intended 'mistake'?))
((no its auto correct gone mad ovO MAD >:O sorry to loud >.<))
(( Inside voices please. ovO And okay.))
[glow=navy,2,300]" Um, as a precaution..."[/glow]
"Hmm Well I hope it's for a lesson more than a visitor, but I'm sure I can get my hooves on some, I'll pull some strings around the hospital, but it may be a day or two, depending"
[glow=navy,2,300]" Thanks, um, it's for a more personal use. How many bits would it be?"[/glow] Shard asks. He thinks, [glow=navy,2,300]( I just don't have a place to buy it from. It isn't cheap either...)[/glow]
"Professor Shard you're not suggesting I sell you special medicine now are you, and personal use is very vague for something, Like that anti venom, I s there something your not telling me"
[glow=navy,2,300]" ...I'm conducting research."[/glow] >:/ [glow=navy,2,300]" An "egg count" on an, um, certain basilisk. I'm a part of a dragonologists' society." ( The S.A.S.D. to be exact. But I doubt that matters.)[/glow]
(( lol I never even thought of anything being wrong with Shard buying anti-venin from Kai. * continues laughing* Logic fails me to often.
-edit- I have to go. Bye.))
((Well my mind thought Hey doc can I have free drugs .... something seems wrong there but oh well see you later))
"I see and you wish to have a cure just in case the worst were to occur, well it does seem a valid reason and I can tell your not the type to lie, Ill see what I can arrange, though it may not be much, because I will need to fill in a acquisition form but that is a valid enough reason if I word it right"
((also side point the Visitor thing I keep mentioning is actually a side plot I thought up, but it appears I may not be able to bring it up so ill just mention it OOC. How does a visitor day sound where Pony's who are not a part of the academy Aka OC's that might visit your characters, come in and visit ))
((Sounds great. I can have my other two OC's show up for randomness lol ))
Flare retook her seat from before... then... it finally happened.
Mage began to groan a little.
Flare immediately ran to his side.
"Mage!! Are you okay?!" asked Flare.
Mage's eyes began to open. His eyesight was slightly blurry, but after some time, he began to see clearly. Mage finally saw where he was, what was going on, and of course, he saw his friend Flare Works.
"Ugh... what happened? Where am I...?" asked Mage. Before anypony could answer him, Mage asked even more questions.
"Flare...? Is that you...? What are you doing here...?" asked Mage.
Flare was finally able to speak up.
"I... came to visit you. To see how things were going. I found you lying unconscious on the floor of your dorm room. So, I called for help, and with help from another pony, I took you here to the medical area" answered Flare.
For once... Mage began to blush now. But it was out of embarrassment.
"I... see..." remarked Mage, then, he looked towards the doctor who treated him.
"I'm... sorry for causing so much trouble. I guess... the hallucinations I got from the shadow and dark magic class were too much for me to handle..." stated Mage
"It doesn't matter. You're fine now. That's all that matters" remarked Flare
"Yeah... I guess you're right..." commented Mage
"Excuse me just one moment Shard"
Kai walks over to the bed Mage is in a clipbord in hoof
"ah I see Ryo's lesson, to be fair that makes a bit more since though It's good to see your awake again, though I will have to tell you to take it easy, your mana levels hit a fairly dangerous level so I have a special prescription for you Mage"
Kai smiles
Quote from: Ryo_D_Disk on 2012 Nov 22, 23:10:32
"Excuse me just one moment Shard"
Kai walks over to the bed Mage is in a clipbord in hoof
"ah I see Ryo's lesson, to be fair that makes a bit more since though It's good to see your awake again, though I will have to tell you to take it easy, your mana levels hit a fairly dangerous level so I have a special prescription for you Mage"
Kai smiles
"Sure. I'll do whatever it takes so I can get better and be able to start attending classes again" assured Mage.
Finally... at last...
Flare let out a deep sigh of relief. Now that she knew Mage was okay, her mood became a lot less depressing and a little more enthusiastic and happy.
"alright Mage, now I'll admit this is a bit more of an experiment, so first I'm going to give you some tablets and also you're going to have a watcher, keep an eye on you so you don't overexert yourself again. I all ready have the perfect volunteer in mind, I just need to finish the paperwork"Kai looks over at Flare
"Oh and Miss you realise you never introduced yourself might I ask your full name"
Quote from: Ryo_D_Disk on 2012 Nov 23, 07:17:00
"alright Mage, now I'll admit this is a bit more of an experiment, so first I'm going to give you some tablets and also you're going to have a watcher, keep an eye on you so you don't overexert yourself again. I all ready have the perfect volunteer in mind, I just need to finish the paperwork"Kai looks over at Flare
"Oh and Miss you realise you never introduced yourself might I ask your full name"
The look on Mage's face simply said "What?"
Flare quickly stood up.
"Oh, right! I'm sorry!! I'm Flare. Flare Works" answered Flare
Mage
seemed to realize what was going on here. He wasn't disappointed or embarrassed. Just... surprised mostly.
(( lol ))
"Well then Mage your watcher to make sure you dont overstress yourself will be, Miss Flare Works, I shall allow you some time to discuss if you need me ill just be at my desk"
((hi there. Mind if i start class or do you guys want some more social time?))
(( Dawnfire doesn't have friends yet, and I don't see him doing much now other than wandering the halls randomly. The next class would be greatly appreciated. ))
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Nov 23, 12:45:46
((hi there. Mind if i start class or do you guys want some more social time?))
(( Go ahead. :D))
An announcment jingle is heard throughout the academy, followed by nova's voice.
[Jingle]
[glow=navy,2,300]Is this thing working? Oh it is.
Attention please. The next lesson of Summoning magic is about to start.
Please bring a object that you own with you, and grab something to eat at the cafeteria. I recommend anything you can eat while walking.
Please also know that if you come late i will not allow you to attend to today's class. You have 40 minutes.
That was all.[/glow]
The speakers become silent.
Shard's ears perk up at the ring of the announcement speaker.
[glow=navy,2,300]( Hmm. Better get moving.)
" Thank you Dr. Kai for your generosity. ( The antivenin.) I will be going now, fare well!"[/glow] Shard left the doctor's office and walked to the cafeteria. [glow=navy,2,300]( An object? Anything...?)[/glow]
Dawnfire grabbed the hoof-carved basic magical amulet that he had made during his journeys. He then headed towards the cafeteria to grab a few blueberry muffins drizzled in melted butter.
"Oh So its Nova's class next well that should certainly be a good lesson in contrast to mine, Right then guess I had better see Kai"Ryo just mumbles to himself in his room not realy paying the greatest atention
Arriving at the cafeteria, Shard quickly bought an apple, and headed off toward Nova's class. He peered into his saddlebags. [glow=navy,2,300]( Nova probably wouldn't like me using my whistle considering... )[/glow] He spots a little glass bottle, corked shut. [glow=navy,2,300]( This will do...)[/glow]
Nova arrives in his room and the letters on the door change. The letters turn into numbers, to be more exact a countdown.
[glow=black,2,300]35:00[/glow]
He enters it and with illusion magic he gives it a New wall and floor. It looks like runes, spellcircles and other symbols are all over the place.
(( lol Lucky Nova gets to/can decorate his room instantly.))
[glow=navy,2,300]( I'm not even really hungry right now.)[/glow] Shard walked through the halls, going against several groups of ponies who appeared to be heading towards the cafeteria.
(( We are allowed to mention NPC characters, right?))
((Of course. As long as it is not a corrupt teacher or somepony else who is powerful.))
Spoiler: The reason why i can decorate my room in ten seconds flat • show (http://cdn.derpiboo.ru/media/BAhbBlsHOgZmSSIsMjAxMi8xMS8yMS8wM18zNl8yNV81ODdfMTU4NTQ1X19VTk9QVF9fBjoGRVQ/158545__safe_twilight-sparkle_rainbow-dash_pinkie-pie_fluttershy_rarity_applejack_princess-luna_derpy-hooves_animated_trixie_mane-six_magic_clapping_orson-welles.gif)
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Nov 23, 13:36:38
((Of course. As long as it is not a corrupt teacher or somepony else who is powerful.))
Spoiler: The reason why i can decorate my room in ten seconds flat • show (http://cdn.derpiboo.ru/media/BAhbBlsHOgZmSSIsMjAxMi8xMS8yMS8wM18zNl8yNV81ODdfMTU4NTQ1X19VTk9QVF9fBjoGRVQ/158545__safe_twilight-sparkle_rainbow-dash_pinkie-pie_fluttershy_rarity_applejack_princess-luna_derpy-hooves_animated_trixie_mane-six_magic_clapping_orson-welles.gif)
(( Thanks and I envy you and your 'magic'. -.-
But you are still my friend. *heart*))
Shard knocks on the door. [glow=navy,2,300]" May I come in, Nova?"[/glow]
((thanks. I take that as a compliment))
Nova is at his desk and writes something on the Blackboard.
Sure. Come in. Bring me whatever you brought with you and take a seat.
Shard walks into the classroom. He picks up the little bottle.
[glow=navy,2,300]" Will this work for what you have planned?"[/glow]
(http://www.wellitjustmakesscents.com/images/products/6535_small_round_bottle.jpg)
Nova turns around to look at what Shard has brought and then continues writing.
Yes. Take a seat and wait for the others.
[glow=black,2,300]25:00[/glow]
[glow=navy,2,300]" Okay."[/glow] Shard takes a seat in the second row. He looks at the walls. [glow=navy,2,300]" Fancy,"[/glow] he muttered under his breath.
After grabbing his muffins, Dawnfire heads towards Nova's room. "Hello again professor Nova." Shows amulet. "Is this alright? I made it to warn me if anything was sneaking up on me in my sleep. It seemed like a good idea at the time, but then it started waking me up all the time, so i had to deactivate it's magical properties."
Nova finishes writing and hides what he wrote with an illusion. He takes a seat and looks at the amulet.
Sure. Take a seat and wait until the lesson starts. You are free to do anything you like while you wait as long as you don't cause too much noise or damage.
Nova takes a seat and starts to read a book from the library.
Dawnfire takes a seat. "Well, this time we meet I am fully enrolled in this academy. I have just one question: where are the dorms?"
Take a look at the map i gave you. Just say it where you wanna go and it will show you a 3 dimensional projection with a highlighted path.
Shard sat at his desk and lost himself in thought.
(( Sorry, I have to go.))
Mage and Flare heard the announcement. Mage had no questions and really didn't have time to talk to Flare. He made his way to the cafeteria, with Flare following behind him.
Mage bought an apple as well. He then summoned a sword. But, this wasn't an
ordinary sword. It was the first sword he
ever summoned.
"That's what you're taking with you to your next class?" asked Flare
"That's right" answered Mage. Flare said nothing afterwards.
Eventually, Mage and Flare arrived outside of the classroom. Anypony in the classroom, if they tried hard enough, could probably hear their conversation
"I don't think you're allowing to come in with me. You're not a student after all. I know you're supposed to keep an eye on me, but, I promise not to overexert myself" assured Mage
"You'd better not, or you'll get another lecture!! From me!!" warned Flare. Mage giggled a little.
"Okay, okay. I get it..." remarked Mage. He then entered the classroom and spoke to Nova.
"Sorry I'm late Professor Nova. I... found myself in a slight 'incident' I guess you could call it. But I'm here. Here's my item..." informed Mage as he lowered the sword onto Nova's desk.
The sword was just a normal broadsword.
(http://th00.deviantart.net/fs48/PRE/i/2009/226/8/4/broadsword_by_The_5.png)
"It's the first sword I
ever summoned. My special talent involves being able to easily summon swords. I'm not sure how I can do this myself, but, it's the only summon magic I know I guess. Everything else involving summon magic is unknown to me" explained Mage, however, he spoke up again
"One more thing. You see that pony over there? That's a friend from the first school I attended. Her name is Flare Works. Because of the... 'incident' I found myself involved in... she has to keep on eye on me for awhile. It was actually ordered by the doctor here at the academy. I have a note proving this if you need it. Well... I don't want her getting lost here. Would you happen to have another map of this academy to give to my friend so she doesn't get lost? After that, I promise I'll take my seat and prepare for class" assured Mage as he pointed towards the door of the classroom with his head, then, waited for Nova to respond to him.
((Fixed it.))
((Spoilers don't work for me in the previews either (the same thing happens) but are fine in the actual post.
I was worried I wouldn't make it to the lesson in time, at least I have a contingency plan if I do miss a lesson.))
Cloudy rushes to the classroom with a bookmark in her mouth. Upon taking a seat in the room she spits it out and wipes the dribble off of the bookmark.
The setting was night, in the courtyard of the school stood a single figure of a mare. Beside her was a hot air balloon.
The time was nearing the hour of the Space and Fly studies.
((Wait. Two classes at the same time! Now I'm going to have to be in two places at once. At least it can be explained by the classes being at different times.))
Cloudy Zenith doubtfully wakes up and heads to the courtyard. She was unsure if she could attend the Space and Flying class, not being able to fly. Never the less, she was curious about the space part of the course.
( Sorry the late post, fell asleep right after I posted )
The mare, Regeal Verivi, in her tall figure stood near the balloon. That had a controlled lamp sitting on the ground, she seemed very aware of the situation.
((Um... what? What happened to the other class that was going on? o.O ))
((Nothing. I was just going off for night. I don't get why another class is starting))
Nova takes a look at the sword first.
This is fine. And about your friend:
I don't have another map. Let her take a seat. I will get one during the lesson.
The countdown at the door reaches zero. Nova closes his book and looks at the students.
Okay everypony, we will begin now. Attention please.
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Nov 27, 17:46:17
((Nothing. I was just going off for night. I don't get why another class is starting))
The countdown at the door reaches zero. Nova closes his book and looks at the students.
Okay everypony, we will begin now. Attention please.
((Um... Nova. Review the thread. My pony was talking to you. X3 ))
-
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Nov 27, 17:46:17
((Nothing. I was just going off for night. I don't get why another class is starting))
Nova takes a look at the sword first.
This is fine. And about your friend:
I don't have another map. Let her take a seat. I will get one during the lesson.
The countdown at the door reaches zero. Nova closes his book and looks at the students.
Okay everypony, we will begin now. Attention please.
-Edited-
Mage simply nodded and waved his hoof to signal for Flare to come in.
Flare was confused, but, came in.
Mage took a seat in the first row on the right side of the room. Flare sat next to him.
As Mage re-summoned his school supplies and got himself organized, Flare spoke to him.
"I thought I wasn't allowed to come in?" reminded Flare
"He made an exception I guess. Just watch and listen if you want to. You may learn something yourself." suggested Mage.
Flare simply nodded and actually summoned up some supplies herself, just in case she felt like taking some notes for herself for future reference.
( Sorry about my post, I honestly didn't see that another class was going on. But, continue, my class shall wait. )
*The hours before hoof*
Regeal Verivi could be seen walking calmly down the halls of the school, transferring items from one point to the next in large bags.
((Well, back to Nova's lesson))
Cloudy Zenith looks at the new mare in the class curiously, then returns her attention to the front of the classroom.
As we already discussed in the previous lesson: There is a large variety of creatures we can summon. And today we will summon one. This is also the reason why i wanted you all to bring me a object of yours.
Turn your attention to the blackboard.
A spellcircle appears on it. It is a simple one with 2 main circles and one great symbol at it's center.
I want you to draw this circle on a piece of empty paper. If it doesn't look exactly like this don'w worry. This summoning spell has some room for mistakes.
Cloudy begins sketching the circle into her paper-pad. Fortunately she has had a little experience with spell circles before and manages to draw an accurate, if slightly untidy, copy of the image on the board.
Shard listens to Nova speak. He takes out a piece of paper and sketches the circles and symbol. They aren't perfect replicas, but they will do.
"Aw man... I was never good at drawing..." mumbled Mage as he attempted to draw the circle in his notebook as well.
In this instance... Flare decided it was better if she just watched, instead of attempting to participate herself. Since she wasn't technically enrolled in this school anyway.
Mage's drawing was slightly sloppy and wasn't perfect, but hopefully, Mage's art skills wouldn't matter when it came to this summon spell...
Starshine ran to the school.
"Ohh! I'm so late!"
Nova looks over the spellcircles of his students.
He walks over to Mage
Well... I guess this is okay. But please practice. The later summons will need more precision.
As he looks over Shard's circle:
Not bad. Practice those symbols until next lesson.
And finally Cloudy:
That's a good one. Help some of your classmates from time to time.
He walks back to the blackboard and casts a spell on the table. A chant appears there.
Thee i evoke
I ask for your aid
Oh spirit of light
The darkness shall fade.
Thee i evoke
Protected be I
I bind you to me
My eternal ally.
With this chant we will bind a creature to you. It will be only temporarily so don't worry.
Now read this chant multiple times and memorize it. You will have to say it completely while focusing on the circle you just drew.
Take your time to do so.
Starshine ran inside the schoolhouse.
"I'm here!"
((Do you mean schoolhouse or my (nova's) class?))
"My art skills aren't the greatest, but, I'll try" assured Mage to Nova.
Afterwards, when the chant appeared, Mage didn't think he'd be able to remember it, so, he wrote down the chant into his notebook.
Once he wrote it down, he read it over and over and over again, attempting to memorize it.
Mage was quite curious to see what kind of 'creature' would be 'temporarily' binded to him.
Flare overlooked Mage and was looking at the spell herself and also reading it multiple times. But... she didn't draw the circle so it wouldn't matter.
(Nova's class.)
Nova looks to the door.
Who are you and why are you shouting like this?
"A new student."
*sigh* I guess i'll make an exception then.
Next time be IN TIME. I don't like interruptions.
Take a seat and look at the blackboard. Draw the spellcircle and learn the chant.
And most importantly: What's your name?
"My name is starshine."
nova writes the name in a small book.
Okay. Now do as instructed.
Starshine sits down and looks at the blackboard,she starts drawing a spellcircle.
Okay then. Now i need an object that you own. Something small is fine.
"Pencil?"
Should be okay.
Nova reaches with his hoof to Starshine.
Starshine gave him(or her) the pencil.
((Him. I have to change that profile pick soon))
Nova takes the pencil and returns to his own seat.
okay then how far are the others with the chant? Try to say it once without looking at it.
Starshine kept hitting her hoof on her head "Think think think."
Mage attempts to say the chant without looking at his notepad.
((Wait... are we actually supposed to memorize it instead of just cheating and/or using copy/paste? If so... I'm terrible at memorizing words. D: ))
Mage fails and didn't say the chant correctly.
He looks at his notepad, reading the chant to himself several more times in an attempt to memorize it.
((even if i would say "don't cheat" there is no guarantee this will actually work. You are free to work with your OC's personality and look at previous posts))
Starshine then started hitting her desk "Why cant i remember it?"
Cloudy Zenith attempts to remember the chant, with a few errors.
Spoiler: Cloudy's recital • show "Thee I evoke
I ask ye for aid
oh spirit of light
the darkness shall fade
Thee I evoke
and protected be I
I bind you
to become my ally"
((Okay. I'm going to just hope someone else posts before tomorrow morning. That's when I'll have to figure something out I guess.))
Mage continues to read his notepad, trying to learn the chant before trying again.
Shard stares at the board for a bit. He looks away and mentally recites it. [glow=navy,2,300]( Thee I evoke, I ask for your aid. Spirit of light, the darkness will fade. Thee I evoke, protected am I. I bind you to me, my eternal ally.)[/glow] Shard looks back at the board. [glow=navy,2,300]( Hmmph. I expected better of myself.)[/glow] He stared at the board a bit more. He murmured it to himself,
[glow=navy,2,300]"Thee I evoke
I ask for your aid
Oh spirit of light
The darkness shall fade.
Thee I evoke
Protected be I
I bind you to me
My eternal ally."[/glow]
He checked his accuracy and smiled.[glow=navy,2,300]( Better.)[/glow]
(Some of them seem to be good with drawing circles while the others memorize the chant faster. interesting. :/)
You are doing good. :)
With this chant you give a small part of your soul to the realms of the creatures, to connect yourself with them. Once you have done that you won't have to repeat it again since you will have a connection.
And of course: There is no need to worry. The part of the soul is... how to say it... If this academy would be the manifestation of your soul, one brick would be the part that will be send to the realms. There may be some creatures that can take over a soul but this small piece is way too tiny to be useful for them.
You will have to say it 3 times for this spell while using the spellcircle, and after this-
Nova smiles and starts writing the next chant on the Blackboard.
Time Right snapped out of his dazed state shaking his head. "I'm sorry could you please repeat that? after my travel my mind sometimes just slips to another time itself. kind embarrassing" Time Right tried to apologetically say to Dr. Feather Scroll.
after he used his powers to axidently time travel and then was forced to learn some control over them in about one second his mind sometimes wanders tot he space between spaces, probably trying to reach out for his original home.
"so umm about learning a bit more about basic magic?" He asked Feather Scroll hoping he could get some help with that and study done on his special brand of spells.
Mage looked up from his notebook, and tried again.
Thee i evoke
I ask for your aid
Oh spirit of light
The darkness shall fade.
Thee i evoke
Protected be I
I bind you to me
My eternal ally.
Mage waited to see what would happen next.
Flare looked down at Mage's notepad and smiled. Mage was able to remember it.
Nova hides the second chant with a spell and turns to his students.
Okay then. Since you seem to have learned the chant let's cast the actual spell.
Put your hooves down on the spellcircle. Close your eyes, clear your mind and imagine the one you drew in your mind.
Whisper the chant three times and focus. When it works you will see... let's not spoil it.
Begin.
Mage simply nodded and did as he was told.
Flare wasn't sure what would happen, so, she got up from her seat and stepped a few feet away from Mage, just in case.
Mage put his right hoof onto his spellcircle, closed his eyes, and cleared his mind.
This part was easy. He was beginning to be able to do this with ease. His worries were no more.
He imagined the spellcircle he drew in his mind.
He whispered the chant three times... and focused...
What would happen next... was unknown to him. But, he wasn't worrying about that. He was just simply focusing.
Flare had her eyes focused on Mage. She was actually intrigued on what would actually happen herself. That wasn't the only reason, though.
She was doing what the doctor told her to. She kept an eye on Mage, making sure he wasn't overexerting himself. Which he wasn't so far...
Shard looked at the spellcircle and then put his hooves on the it as instructed. He closed his eyed and pictured it in his mind. It had neater lines in his mind, since he drew with light, short strokes on the paper. He cleared his mind... a tad difficult, but managed.
Spoiler: He whispered... • show
[glow=navy,2,300]"Thee I evoke
I ask for your aid
Oh spirit of light
The darkness shall fade.
Thee I evoke
Protected be I
I bind you to me
My eternal ally.
Thee I evoke
I ask for your aid
Oh spirit of light
The darkness shall fade.
Thee I evoke
Protected be I
I bind you to me
My eternal ally.
Thee I evoke
I ask for your aid
Oh spirit of light
The darkness shall fade.
Thee I evoke
Protected be I
I bind you to me
My eternal ally."[/glow]
In their minds the symbol of the spellcircle vanishes without their permission. It's like a very short uncontrollable dream.
The symbol on the real circle is gone as well.
Looks like you are done. Now for the actual thing.
Nova summons his ghost hawks. They take the items and fly out.
My hawks will hide the objects you brought me.
Today we will summon a wayfinder. The wayfinder is a low summon that allows you to follow a path to connect you with something you want to find. It's like a bloodhound.
My hawks will be watching and if you are trying to cheat i will know it.
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Nov 29, 18:21:10
In their minds the symbol of the spellcircle vanishes without their permission. It's like a very short uncontrollable dream.
The symbol on the real circle is gone as well.
Looks like you are done. Now for the actual thing.
Nova summons his ghost hawks. They take the items and fly out.
My hawks will hide the objects you brought me.
Today we will summon a wayfinder. The wayfinder is a low summon that allows you to follow a path to connect you with something you want to find. It's like a bloodhound.
My hawks will be watching and if you are trying to cheat i will know it.
Mage smiled and seemed to become excited for some reason.
"You mean like an investigation?! I've
ALWAYS wanted to do something like that!! My friend Lane tells me about all
kinds of investigations and cases he's worked on, making them seem
really fun!!" cheered Mage. He seemed
really happy about this. This made Flare smile and happy as well.
Mage seemed excited about the prospect of being able to do an 'investigation' himself...
(( lol Basically... Mage is referencing my earth pony OC Lane Logikin who is pretty much an 'Ace Attorney series' Pony OC that I made. He was actually the
first MLP:FiM OC I made. If you know that series and are a fan of it... I want you to be my new best friend!! :3 ))
Shard raises his eyebrows.
[glow=navy,2,300]( Not the result I expected, but it makes sense...)[/glow] :]
Quote from: LostSanity on 2012 Nov 29, 18:36:54
(( lol Basically... Mage is referencing my earth pony OC Lane Logikin who is pretty much an 'Ace Attorney series' Pony OC that I made. He was actually the first MLP:FiM OC I made. If you know that series and are a fan of it... I want you to be my new best friend!! :3 ))
(( Ace Attorney! /) *brohoof* [ There are other people on the forum who are fans. Trege (http://forum.legendsofequestria.com/index.php?action=profile;u=785) being one...]))
Cloudy wonders what the wayfinder would look like. She shudders at the mental image she has formed.
Shard thinks a bit, and then raises his hoof.
nova turns to shard from his seat.
Yes Shard?
[glow=navy,2,300]" Is this wayfinder going to bring us the item or just notify us of where it is?"[/glow]
The wayfinder will show you the way. Like i said it's like a bloodhound.
This is why i recommended to get something to eat before the lesson began.
Now let's actually summon it. We will use a convocation for this. These creatures are neutral and will help. As tribute all they want is mana.
And please take note that you are not forced to summon if you don't want to.
Nova casts a spell and the second chant appears.
What has been lost
Shall now be found
I see the light
And hear the sound.
Clear the way
Return to me
What i lost
I ask of thee!
All you have to do is focus your mana and say this chant. The wayfinder will appear on it's own.
Cloudy Zenith starts to pool her mana and chant. As she chants she allows some of the mana to flow into her words.
Spoiler: Cloudy's recital • show
What has been lost
Shall now be found
I see the light
and hear the sound
Clear the way
return to me
what I lost
I ask of thee
Some of the mana reforms itself and out of nowhere a wayfinder appears. It hovers around Cloudy, giving off a bright light.
(http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120513035726/elderscrolls/images/e/e7/MAGINVLightSpellArt.png)
[glow=navy,2,300]" Ah."[/glow] Shard looks at the chant. Mana starts to flow around his horn. It rests there, ready to be taken.
[glow=navy,2,300]" What has been lost
Shall now be found
I see the light
and hear the sound.
Clear the way
return to me
what I lost
I ask of thee!"[/glow]
(( Sorry. Dinner and distractions prevented me from posting. :P))
A second wayfinder appears. It also flies around Shard like the other one.
And now for the extra point question: What to do now?
"Would we need to focus on the item that we wish to find?" Cloudy asks, staring at her wayfinder.
Almost correct. It's a lot more simple.
Shard was about to ask "What?" but then he figured Nova wouldn't give the answer that easily. He wondered what would be easier than focusing on the lost object.
(( I think we should wait for Nova's other students before we continue too much further.))
((Sorry. I got distracted by something and I wanted to watch something on TV.))
Mage nodded and wrote the next chant in his notepad as well.
Once he wrote it down, he focused his mana, and chanted the spell...
What has been lost
Shall now be found
I see the light
And hear the sound.
Clear the way
Return to me
What i lost
I ask of thee!
Mage waited to see what would happen next. But... while he was waiting... Nova asked the class a question.
Quote from: Lusterless NovaAnd now for the extra point question: What to do now?
"We let the wayfinder lead us to our item?" queried Mage
Shard waited for Nova to answer Mage's response, wondering if Mage was right.
Nova turns to mage.
Almost correct. How about you try to make him do this?
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Dec 03, 16:22:58
Nova turns to mage.
Almost correct. How about you try to make him do this?
"Err... how do I do that exactly? Do I just think of the item I'm missing?" queried Mage
I think i "tortured" you long enough.
All you need to do is... Ask him to find it.
Cloudy remains silent for a second, the simplicity of it somewhat surprising. Then she turns to her wayfinder.
"Go find the item that I summoned you to find, please. The item that I summoned you to find is a green bookmark I had in my mouth at a time earlier today." She asks, being careful to ensure that there is no way of misinterpreting her command.
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Dec 03, 18:07:21
I think i "tortured" you long enough.
All you need to do is... Ask him to find it.
Mage thought for a minute... then... looked at the wayfinder that appeared to him with a gentle smile.
"Hello. My name is Mage Heart. This is my friend Flare Works..." informed Mage as he pointed his left hoof at Flare, who just simply waved her left hoof at the wayfinder as a greeting, though she felt a little strange doing so. Afterward, Mage continued.
"Would you mind helping me out for a little bit? I've lost a very important keepsake of mine. It's the first sword I was ever able to summon successfully. It's
very important to me and reminds me of how far I've come along since then. If you could help me out in finding it... I'd really appreciate it and be grateful to you..." remarked Mage as he just continued to smile at his wayfinder.
Mage was trying to be nice, hoping his gentle words would be good enough to convince the wayfinder to help him out and help him locate his item...
You next task is to follow your wayfinder. Bring your objects back. You have time until class ends
If you loose sight of your wayfinder summon another one.
Good luck everypony.
With that said Nova opens the door with his magic.
The wayfinders head for the door. Each one with a different tempo.
Cloudy's wayfinder glows green and has the speed of a running pony. It flies to the Library.
Mage's wayfinder glows white and is as fast as a trotting pony. It heads for the Gym.
Shard nodded at Nova. Then he looked at his wayfinder and gently smiled, although his action quickly followed with the thought: [glow=navy,2,300]( It probably can't see... Probably senses objects, emotions, and traces.)
" Would you kindly go find my small, corked, glass bottle?"[/glow] he asked it.
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Dec 04, 12:08:34
You next task is to follow your wayfinder. Bring your objects back. You have time until class ends
If you loose sight of your wayfinder summon another one.
Good luck everypony.
With that said Nova opens the door with his magic.
The wayfinders head for the door. Each one with a different tempo.
Cloudy's wayfinder glows green and has the speed of a running pony. It flies to the Library.
Mage's wayfinder glows white and is as fast as a trotting pony. It heads for the Gym.
"Hey wait for me!!" shouted Mage as he ran after his wayfinder, with Flare slightly behind him, running as well.
Mage and Flare tried their best to keep up with the wayfinder as it made it's way to the gym...
Miscievious Magic walked into the academy. He was new, and had recently passed the enterance exam. He was glad to be rid of that dreaded orphanage. But he had no idea of where to go now.
((I think this would be a good time to reenter the RP, again. x3))
Teal returns to the academy of magic through flight and lands, looking very happy. He enters the halls and immediately is behind Mischievous.
oh, hello there. :)
Cloudy chases after her wayfinder, trying not to lose track of it as it speeds down the corridors and around corners.
Unfortunately she loses her footing going around a corner and falls over. When she gets back up the wayfinder is gone.
She sighs and begins going through the process of summoning another one.
Spoiler: Chanting, again. • show What has been lost
Shall now be found
I see the light
And hear the sound.
Clear the way
Return to me
What i lost
I ask of thee!
She asks it to go find her bookmark again in the same polite yet carefully worded manner and begins following as it moves off.
Miscievious turns around, alarmed. "Oh, uh, hello?" Mischievious replies nervously. Not even 5 minuetes in, I already have a teacher tailing me! Just my rotten luck, he thinks to himself. His face settles back into his normal scowl.
Are you new to the school? I hadn't seen you around before I left for a while.
Mischievious Magic composed himself completely. "Actually, yes, I am new. I just got in today."
Today? I'm guessing you don't know where anything is, huh? I can show you around if you like. :)
"Alright, thank you." Being formal was just part of his smooth facade to put people at ease. Or he had always hoped it would. Never quite worked out the way he had planned. Nothing ever did.
Cloudy Zenith follows her wayfinder into the library and watches as it orientates itself.
((I assume that my bookmark is in a book?))
Okay, follow me. ^-^
Teal walks past Mischievous leading the way.
I'm Teal, the gym's swimming teacher. What's your name?
Mischievious follows warily behind. "I'm Mischievious Magic. I'm a new student here, but you already knew that."
Mischievous Magic? That's a big name, is there something pony calls you for a short name?
"No, I've just always been Mischievious Magic. I never knew it was a mouthful."
It's four syllables in the first part of your name, it kind of is. x3
Teal arrives at a door.
This should be Nova's classroom, he teaches summoning and illusion magic. I think he has seperate rooms for the two lessons but I don't remember. :\
"If you can come up with something, be my guest." Mischievious looked at the door. "Summoning and Illusions, huh? Didn't know they taught that at the school. Sounds fun."
It can be fun, even I can do it. ^-^
Really? Sounds like this school is sounding more amusing by the second. A mischievious grin plasters his face. He could become the ultimate prankster ever if he learned all of this magic.
Shard' wayfinder flies to the cafeteria.
Mage's wayfinder flies straight to the Gym. It opens the doors and flies inside.
As Cloudy reaches the library the wayfinder flies around quietly.
Well I should let you know, they got some tight rules on the magic around here. You can't just openly summon a bear or something just cause you want to, but you'll need to see the school board for all the info on the rules.
Actually I think your students' information slip in your dorm room should have it all.
Mischievious let out a sigh. So, what other classes are there? Rules, he hated rules. They limited his fun, so he broke them. But he knew he couldn't here, or risk getting sent back to the orphanage.
Well, other than my swimming class everypony must take, theirs dark magic I think. Dragonology, Biology, Spatial magic, space and flying studies, music, time magic and finally practice applying magic to...stuff...I think that's all of it.
Everypony has to take your classes? Wow, Mischievious said. So where are all the other classes?
Ponies only have to take my class because we can't let all the studying make you out of shape and loose muscle strength, it's nothing personal. x3
The other classes are all around the school, I could go get my teachers' map and give it to you if you like. I can always just get another copy.
Shard follows the wayfinder.
Really? Thank you! How can I make this up? Mischievious had never been shown this much kindness before. I was really shocking. Maybe his smooth act was working!
You don't have to, but we could be friends. ^-^
Friends? I'm not sure. You see, I've never had a friend before and don't know how it works. >.<
Shard reaches the cafeteria but the wayfinder is out of sight.
You've never had a friend? I'm sorry...but being friends isn't hard. :)
Teal puts a hoof on Magic's back.
You just need to like the pony who you're friends with and be nice to them. ^-^
Is it really that simple? Then why not? It's exciting that I finally get a friend! He was excited. An actual friend! I'm finally not a freak! He thought to himself.
hehe, it reminds me of when I made my first friend. x3
Lets go to the teachers' lounge and get you a map.
Okay! So who was your first friend? He followed closely after Teal
Teal walks down the hall.
My first friend was actually two adults, one was Vault and the other was...how do I forget him? Anyways they were my first two friends and...hmm...I should tell you the rest about them another time.
Okay, so where are we in the school? Mischievious had to ask. He was utterly lost. He couldn't tell you the way back to where they started at this point.
Right now...I'd say we are near the middle of the school. I know it looks big but it's just confusing, come on I know where the teachers' lounge is.
Teal turns and walks down the hall.
Okay, Mischievious said as he followed behind Teal. It was really big, and he was really confused. But he would deal with it.
Teal turns right at the end of the hall and enters a door halfway down the next hall on the left.
It says "Teachers' lounge" on the door.
>:/ ( Where did it go...?) He searches for the wayfinder. ( I'm searching for something that is supposed to search for me. Ridiculous.) Shard trotted into the kitchen, and looked in.
Mischievious follows after Teal. Is it okay for me to be in here? He asks. It does say Teacher's Lounge on the door.
(((PPBG I don't want to be rude, but I cannot read your text without straining my eyes. I don't want to be rude, but it's true. Just thought I should mention)))
Yeah it's fine if you come in with a teacher! Teal calls out. He goes to the copier and searches for a copy of the school map.
(( Okay, I'll see what else works. [glow=lightcyan,9,900]I wonder what this looks like.[/glow] ))
Okay! Mischievious stepped in. The lounge was... less than what he had expected, but it didn't bug him.
((( Thank you PPBG. That's a lot better.)))
((What about this? Can you read it easily?))
Teal pulls up two copies of the school map and walks over to Magic.
Here you go, a map of the school. ^-^ he holds out a rolled up scroll.
Thank you! I can just call you Teal right? Mischievious was happy. Veery happy. Know he knew every nook and cranny of the school. And it was big, just as he expected.
(((I can read that PPBG. Thank you millions for making my seeing life better! ^-^ )))
(( ^-^ You're welcome.))
Of course you can! I don't have any other names, it's just Teal.
Although I haven't thought of what to call you... :\
Is it really that hard? Wow. Mischievious smiled and laughed.
Yeah...but your so...regal in color...maybe that could be your nickname, Regal. :)
Regal, I kinda like that. Is my coat really that purple? Regal it had a nice ring to it. Regal. He could get used to that.
It goes very well with your mane. ^-^
Teal tucks his copy of the school map under his wing.
School schedules...I wonder if they have changed?
It's all new to me. Speaking of which, I haven't even gotten one yet! O:
Well you haven't picked what classes you wanna attend! 'cept mine of course, you have to take mine. My classes came just before lunch time.
True, so where do I go to pick my classes? He looked to Teal. He tried to use his magic to unwind the scroll. He did it! He actually used magic without endangering anyone!
Well you just go to the teachers and tell them you want to attend there classes.....
.....
I don't remember who all the teachers are, you'll have to ask others who they are and what they teach. :s
Okay seems easy enough! Thanks Teal! :D
Your welcome Regal. ^-^
You should check out your dorm sometime and pick a bed.
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Dec 04, 19:41:00
Shard' wayfinder flies to the cafeteria.
Mage's wayfinder flies straight to the Gym. It opens the doors and flies inside.
As Cloudy reaches the library the wayfinder flies around quietly.
There was
no way Mage was going to lose his wayfinder. He had his eyes directly and
completely focused on it.
Mage saw his wayfinder open the doors to the Gym and enter it. Mage entered the Gym, with Flare entering the Gym shortly after Mage did.
Mage could only
hope that the wayfinder was still around and he hadn't lost it yet. Even if he did... he now knew where his item was. So, even if his wayfinder
was gone, he could
finally do what he
always wanted to do...
Have his own 'investigation.' It went without saying that he would
probably use the methods he learned about from his pony friend Lane Logikin to find his sword that was somewhere within the Gym...
((It's up to you Nova if the wayfinder is gone or not. If it is, I'll just have Mage 'investigate' the gym to find it. Ace Attorney style!! :3 ))
The wayfinders hover around silently but they don't keep searching for some reason.
Library:
The Shelves are full of books. Some ponies are reading books in a quiet area. The librarian also reads a book.
Cafeteria:
Not many ponies are there. Some leftovers are on some tables. The kitchen is open.
Gym:
The gym has a pool and some extra rooms for tools. There is also a lot of swimming equipment.
( :l Really? I lost the wayfinder...!?) Shard looks into the kitchen.
(( Colour change... What do you think?))
((I like it. Do you have the color from the tread i made?))
The kitchen if full of pots, pans and a lot of tools used for cooking.
(( Yes. If only Legends of Equestria had a "Like" button. ^-^ ))
( Hmmph.) Shard chuckled softly, briefly entertaining the thought of summoning another wayfinder. ( Next time I do this... Diligence.) He searched around the kitchen a bit. ( Nova's hawks did a good job.)
A ghost hawk is sitting on a pot. It waves with his wing to shard.
Hi there. You are close.
(Where did he come from?! Wasn't expecting that.) Shard stared at the ghost hawk. "Oh, thanks..." Shard turned around and scanned the area.
(( So, you said that the wayfinders are hovering silently. Shard lost his, so it's hovering around out of sight [right?]. Where is it?))
Cloudy stares at her non-responsive wayfinder. She decides it must be hungry or whatever it is summoned spirits feel, so she focuses a stream of mana towards it while thinking of her bookmark.
Shard's wayfinder hovers slowly to the kitchens garbage bin.
With some of it's power returned to it, Cloudy's wayfinder heads straight to the back of the library. A ghost hawk sits there.
There are some piles of books that are about 6-10 feet big.
Shard continues to look around. He sees the glowing light of the wayfinder. ( Ah.) He walks over to the garbage bin, raising an eyebrow. :s "...Interesting spot."
Cloudy looks at the books the wayfinder had led her to. Figuring that it will be quicker to just keep feeding it power until the wayfinder focused on a specific book, she maintains the stream of mana. If she looked through each book she would get distracted and waste time reading them.
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Dec 05, 16:53:06
The wayfinders hover around silently but they don't keep searching for some reason.
Library:
The Shelves are full of books. Some ponies are reading books in a quiet area. The librarian also reads a book.
Cafeteria:
Not many ponies are there. Some leftovers are on some tables. The kitchen is open.
Gym:
The gym has a pool and some extra rooms for tools. There is also a lot of swimming equipment.
"Hmm... alright then..." remarked Mage.
"So... what do we do now?" asked Flare
"What do you think?" asked Mage as he grinned (( :D ))
A sweatdrop appeared on the back of Flare's head before disappearing.
"Did Lane
really teach you how to investigate?" asked Flare
"No... but it was easy to figure out how he did his investigations from the stories he told us..." answered Mage. Flare seemed to realized something.
"Oh... right..." remarked Flare who was slightly embarrassed that she forgot about this, and she was blushing a little again out of embarrassment. (( X3 ))
"Alright... time to investigate!!" cheered Mage
Begin Investigation
(( Yup. I'm going all out with this :P ))
"Hmm... let's see... if Lane were here... he would start with the most obvious place. So, that's what I'll do. Let's see if my sword was placed with the rest of the extra tools..." thought and decided Mage
Mage approached the rooms with the extra tools and began his search there to see if his sword was there...
(( :3 ))
Something in the garbage bin is reflecting light. The hawk looks at Shard.
Cloudy's wayfinder flies around the smallest piles of books. The ghost hawk observes the scene.
As mage opens the door he sees a ghost hawk. It flies to him.
I thought you would look here first, but unfortunately it's not in there. You are free to explore it anyway though.
It flies past him and takes a seat at the entrance. It watches him.
((sorry for the late reply. I had a new job :D))
Shard sees the hawk watch him from the corner of his eye. ( ...Thanks for watching staring at me.) :/ Shard glanced at the hawk. He turned his head back to the trash can, and used his magic to levitate the object out of the trash.
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Dec 06, 15:12:35
Something in the garbage bin is reflecting light. The hawk looks at Shard.
Cloudy's wayfinder flies around the smallest piles of books. The ghost hawk observes the scene.
As mage opens the door he sees a ghost hawk. It flies to him.
I thought you would look here first, but unfortunately it's not in there. You are free to explore it anyway though.
It flies past him and takes a seat at the entrance. It watches him.
((sorry for the late reply. I had a new job :D))
Mage didn't say anything and just watched as the ghost hawk flew to the entrance.
"Hmm... okay... that eliminates this area. Time for the next obvious place..." thought Mage.
Mage went towards the swimming equipment and looked through that to see if his sword was amongst the swimming equipment. He tried his best to occasionally look over at the ghost hawk, to see what it's reaction was. He was doing this to see if he could tell where his sword was by the reactions of the ghost hawk as they pertained to where Mage was searching.
Flare simply watched. She figured Mage didn't want any help, and if she helped, that would be cheating technically. So... she simply watched Mage, silently cheering him on as Mage continued his 'investigation' of the gym to find the first sword he was ever able to summon successfully.
I suppose this is as accurate as I'm going to get. Cloudy Zenith thinks to herself, then gets and idea.
She quickly spreads the books from the pile out over the floor, in order to allow the wayfinder to target a specific book.
It should save her time instead of looking through them all, and she didn't want to damage them by shaking the book from the spine.
Quote from: PPBG on 2012 Dec 06, 18:14:17
Shard sees the hawk watch him from the corner of his eye. ( ...Thanks for watching staring at me.) :/ Shard glanced at the hawk. He turned his head back to the trash can, and used his magic to levitate the object out of the trash.
The trash can is clean and only the object is in there. As shard levitates it out of it, it turns out to be the bottle.
Quote from: LostSanity on 2012 Dec 06, 18:59:54
Mage didn't say anything and just watched as the ghost hawk flew to the entrance.
"Hmm... okay... that eliminates this area. Time for the next obvious place..." thought Mage.
Mage went towards the swimming equipment and looked through that to see if his sword was amongst the swimming equipment. He tried his best to occasionally look over at the ghost hawk, to see what it's reaction was. He was doing this to see if he could tell where his sword was by the reactions of the ghost hawk as they pertained to where Mage was searching.
Flare simply watched. She figured Mage didn't want any help, and if she helped, that would be cheating technically. So... she simply watched Mage, silently cheering him on as Mage continued his 'investigation' of the gym to find the first sword he was ever able to summon successfully.
The hawk speaks with Flare but doesn't turn away from Mage
Thank you for watching from the sidelines. As you probably guessed it would be cheating if you help him.
There are some Hand/Hoof Buoys, and between them Mage finds his sword.
Quote from: Voidwalker on 2012 Dec 06, 20:00:37
I suppose this is as accurate as I'm going to get. Cloudy Zenith thinks to herself, then gets and idea.
She quickly spreads the books from the pile out over the floor, in order to allow the wayfinder to target a specific book.
It should save her time instead of looking through them all, and she didn't want to damage them by shaking the book from the spine.
As Cloudy lifts the last book, the Bookmark is on the ground on a peace of white paper.
I bet you thought it would be in one of them.
To all:The hawk flies over to the searchers.
Congratulations. With this the lesson is almost over.
Please return to the class for the last part. You can release the wayfinder if you want. To do so just think "Return to your realm" and think about your wayfinder while doing so.
With this words the hawk vanishes like mist.
Quote from: Lusterless NovaThe hawk speaks with Flare but doesn't turn away from Mage
Thank you for watching from the sidelines. As you probably guessed it would be cheating if you help him.
There are some Hand/Hoof Buoys, and between them Mage finds his sword.
"I figured as much" remarked Flare.
Mage was happy when he found his sword. His 'investigation' was complete. It looks like Lane's investigation methods work after all...
Then...
Quote from: Lusterless Nova
The hawk flies over to the searchers.
Congratulations. With this the lesson is almost over.
Please return to the class for the last part. You can release the wayfinder if you want. To do so just think "Return to your realm" and think about your wayfinder while doing so.
With this words the hawk vanishes like mist.
Mage did just that.
"Return to your realm" thought Mage as he thought about his wayfinder. Hopefully, it would simply disappear, and that would be that.
Either way... Mage made his way back to the classroom, with Flare following behind him like always.
Shard smiles as he levitates the bottle out of the trash can. ( Hmm. Good hiding. I'll have to tell Nova that later.) He looks at the hawk as it flew above his head. He nodded and looked at the wayfinder. ( Thanks, you wayfinder...) Remembering what Nova said about their payment being mana, Shard gave it some mana as a gratuity. ( Return to your realm.)
He trotted back to Nova's classroom.
Believing that her wayfinder did well, Cloudy Zenith send it a large burst of mana then dismisses it.
She heads back to classroom after renting out a couple of interesting looking books from the pile on the way out of the library.
Mage uses his map to find his way back to the classroom as Flare continues to follow him.
Mage enters the classroom and takes his seat and places his sword on top of his desk. Flare sits besides him again.
Mage waits for the rest of the class to come back into the classroom, and for the class to resume.
Cloudy renters the classroom still trying to shove the books into her saddle bag.
She sits back in her seat and uses the desk as resistance to get the books into the overfilled bag.
Shard returns to the classroom. The bottle is back in his saddlebag and he wears a calm expression on his face.
((sorry for being passive so far))
((It would seem Magus is OK with the following. enjoy))
Noy had been cleaning up the the Faculty quarters. [glow=black,2,300]"Where is the janitorial staff? why am I having to do this? ugh, so filthy."[/glow] He grumbled as he continued to clean. eventually he made his way to a statue affixed to the wall. [glow=black,2,300]'hmm that reminds me'[/glow] he thought [glow=black,2,300]'is that still there? I would be surprised if anypony found out.'[/glow] he looked the statue over as he cleaned it. Only to discover some grim and such had built up in the location in question. [glow=black,2,300]'interesting so it stopped working because this place was so poorly maintained.'[/glow] he quickly cleaned up the disruption.
And in doing so the ritual slowly came back into full swing. It was subtle; after-all it would be a shame if it was found out and removed any-time soon. It wasn't detected by any of the teachers, seals, ward, scry's etc. No, it was to docile and too encompassing to be spotted as anything other than part of the peaceful environment. But for the students; oh was it ever annoying. Many didn't even notice it as well. Though some of the senior students noticed it, but dismissed it as part of the many school defenses and features. Despite that, for ANY STUDENT that was UNFAMILIAR with where they were going; the ritual would randomly cause them to LOSE their sense of DIRECTION at dodgy parts of the school. thus many first years found themselves frequently lost.
Noy thought back about the crazy idea, he and several of the honor students of his year came up with as a parting gift/prank for the school. [glow=black,2,300]"Sigh, those were the days."[/glow]
((in a nutshell. If your character is a student and not familiar with the path their taking. they now suffer a random chance of getting lost. Even with a map!))
Nova still sits at his desk and reads a book.
As the students return he puts it away and faces them.
First of all: You did very good. Each of you found their object.
This was your very first summoning and i want to teach you one important lesson. Don't worry. The break is in 10 minutes ((which means this is not a second lesson))
Each wayfinder, and each summon, behaves different depending on the summoner. How would you describe your wayfinders, and your experiance with them, if you think about them?
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Dec 08, 00:21:41
Nova still sits at his desk and reads a book.
As the students return he puts it away and faces them.
First of all: You did very good. Each of you found their object.
This was your very first summoning and i want to teach you one important lesson. Don't worry. The break is in 10 minutes ((which means this is not a second lesson))
Each wayfinder, and each summon, behaves different depending on the summoner. How would you describe your wayfinders, and your experiance with them, if you think about them?
Mage thinks about the question for a moment. He attempted to answer.
"Mine seemed pretty docile. I was able to keep up with it and I didn't lose it. I didn't want to constantly rely on it once it led me to the general area of where my sword was. So, I just let it hover as I investigated the gym to find my sword" answered Mage
"I'd say that my wayfinder was pretty eager to complete its objective, perhaps too eager. But I cannot really read its expression as it doesn't seem to have one.
Maybe it was just impatient to get the job done, or it could have enjoyed going fast." Cloudy Zenith answers.
Shard sat there, thinking how he would phrase his response. After Mage and Cloudy finished, he said,"I, um, lost my wayfinder at first. Once I found it, it paused, as if thinking. Then it hovered over the exact location of the object."
Nova stands up and summons 3 ghost hawks.
You all experienced what it is like to be a summoner.
The hawks fly around in the room and watch every spot as they fly.
You see: Summoned creatures are supporters. They support you with abilities that you don't have. Depending on the connection with them each one may behave different, but there is one thing that never changes:
Even the strongest, most useful, and any other kind of summon, is not able to use it's full potential without a master. You as masters have to support your summons too.
Shard, Cloudy. You were too focused on the objective. While following the wayfinder you just thought about finding your objects and that is why your attention drifted away. When you arrived at the destination you payed attention again to the wayfinder. That is why it stopped searching for you to begin with.
I am a bit surprised by you mage. You relied on your own skills as soon as you had the chance. Of course you where successful too but work together with your creatures to archive your goals faster.
You all have to find a balance. This can take ether just some days or weeks, but also a few years.
[The bell rings to announce a break]
You all passed today's class. Until next time practice to draw spellcircles. Next time we will summon creatures to help you in battle. In case you are interested you can find books about meditating in the library to help you find your balance but that is optional. Enjoy your break and until next time.
Nova takes a seat and his hawks vanish.
((I hope you liked it. Sorry for the lack of activity though. I'll try to be more active next time))
(( ^-^ I liked it.))
Shard stood up and walked over to Nova's desk. "May I ask you something?"
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Dec 09, 07:42:10
Nova stands up and summons 3 ghost hawks.
You all experienced what it is like to be a summoner.
The hawks fly around in the room and watch every spot as they fly.
You see: Summoned creatures are supporters. They support you with abilities that you don't have. Depending on the connection with them each one may behave different, but there is one thing that never changes:
Even the strongest, most useful, and any other kind of summon, is not able to use it's full potential without a master. You as masters have to support your summons too.
Shard, Cloudy. You were too focused on the objective. While following the wayfinder you just thought about finding your objects and that is why your attention drifted away. When you arrived at the destination you payed attention again to the wayfinder. That is why it stopped searching for you to begin with.
I am a bit surprised by you mage. You relied on your own skills as soon as you had the chance. Of course you where successful too but work together with your creatures to archive your goals faster.
You all have to find a balance. This can take ether just some days or weeks, but also a few years.
[The bell rings to announce a break]
You all passed today's class. Until next time practice to draw spellcircles. Next time we will summon creatures to help you in battle. In case you are interested you can find books about meditating in the library to help you find your balance but that is optional. Enjoy your break and until next time.
Nova takes a seat and his hawks vanish.
((I hope you liked it. Sorry for the lack of activity though. I'll try to be more active next time))
Mage wrote some notes down about what Nova said before re-teleporting his school supplies away again. Afterwards him and Flare left the classroom.
Then... Flare spoke up.
"Um... Mage?" stated Flare
"Yes? What is it?" asked Mage
"You have to take some sort of 'examination' or something to come to this school right?" queried Flare
"That's right. I took mine before I enrolled. Why?" asked Mage
"Well... it's just... I want to test myself. I want to see how much I've
really learned. Do you think you can take me to the area to where the test takes place? I want to take this schools examination and see how I do. I don't expect to pass. In fact, to be honest with you, I don't think I
will pass. But... I just want to test myself to see how much I've
really learned. That's all" informed Flare.
All of a sudden... Mage became
very serious.
"I see. Very well then. Follow me please" suggested Mage. Mage took out his map and made his way to the secretaries office with Flare following behind him once again.
Once there... Flare would take the Royal Academy of Magic's pre-examination test, where she would put herself to the test and see how much she has
really learned.
Will she pass? Flare doesn't seem to think so. But... who knows...
(( O: ))
Quote from: PPBG on 2012 Dec 09, 09:46:08
(( ^-^ I liked it.))
Shard stood up and walked over to Nova's desk. "May I ask you something?"
Nova turns to shard.
Of course. What can i help you with?
"Um..." Shard bites his lip for a moment and then speaks. "How come you can speak dragon tongue but be afraid of dragons?" :s
Nova looks surprised at shard. He did not expect a question like that now.
Why do you want to know that?
He didn't take it offensive. Beside from being a but surprised he is as calm as ever.
" It just... puzzled me. And I figured you would know the answer since it does concern you," he replied. " You don't have to answer if you don't want to," Shard added quickly.
I don't have trouble to talk about it. But it's a kinda strange and short story: A ghost taught me. ^-^
"Not that speaking to and being taught by ghosts should be too strange for someone who summons them," he said, thinking of Nova's ghost hawks. " Oh, and I liked the lesson... but what is the wayfinder? A spirit/ghost like creature or something else?"
You would be surprised how some ponies react to this. I can let you meet that one later if you want.
The wayfinder is a hybrid. It's main properties are that of a spiritual creature but it also has some divine attributes.
"Hmmh. How do you know which one is which?" :s
Once you get used to summoning you develop a sixth sense. I am used to it and thanks to that i am able to feel supernatural powers around me and tell the difference between them. They wayfinder just feels like a mix, but what i feel most is a spirit.
"Hmmh. Well, I'll see you around. Maybe later we could do more 'private' lessons for summoning Kyslu?"
Sure. Let's do one later. For now just enjoy the break.
^-^ "Mhmm." Shard nodded and walked out of the classroom and into the halls.
Mage and Flare eventually found their way to the secretaries office.
"You're the one who wants to take the test. Go ahead" suggested Mage.
Flare swallowed; she was shaking and sweating a little. She was nervous obviously.
Reluctantly... Flare knocked on the door to the secretaries office and she and Mage waited for an answer.
((Your move now I guess Wandering Magus :o ))
The door opened by itself, and as always the whizzing papers and plumes of smoke seemed to move like the gears of a clock, stamping, signing, filling out and reviewing forms, all at once. The Secretary, as always, already knew who they were before they entered.
"Welcome to the Academy grounds, Ms. Flare. I presume you are here to take the entrance examination?"
Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2012 Dec 10, 00:29:11
The door opened by itself, and as always the whizzing papers and plumes of smoke seemed to move like the gears of a clock, stamping, signing, filling out and reviewing forms, all at once. The Secretary, as always, already knew who they were before they entered.
"Welcome to the Academy grounds, Ms. Flare. I presume you are here to take the entrance examination?"
Flare was shocked and didn't know what to say. Mage quickly whispered into her ear to try to calm her nerves.
"Don't worry about that. She did that to me to when I took my entrance exam" assured Mage
Flare shook it off and spoke to the secretary.
"Y-Yes ma'am I am. I don't think I'll pass... but... I just want to test myself!! I want to see how much I've
really learned. That's acceptable... right?" asked Flare, still slightly nervous
Ryo and Kai walk just short of the administration office
"Well you don't know till you try do you young miss, and having the courage to sit these tests is far harder than the test themselves"
Kai smiles as they walk closer
"oh things will defiantly get livelier with more students, and things always turn out for the best I find"
Quote from: Ryo_D_Disk on 2012 Dec 10, 11:59:11
Ryo and Kai walk just short of the administration office
"Well you don't know till you try do you young miss, and having the courage to sit these tests is far harder than the test themselves"
Kai smiles as they walk closer
"oh things will defiantly get livelier with more students, and things always turn out for the best I find"
"Yeah... I know... you're right. I've learned
quite a bit. I
know I have. But I'm still worried it wasn't enough..." remarked Flare as she put her head down again, slightly upset. Mage tried to cheer her back up.
"Hey now. You've
GOT to stop doing that. It's like I told you before... you know and can do
lots of magic that even
I can't do!!" reminded Mage.
This made Flare straighten up quickly, but, she was blushing again, embarrassed that Mage was giving her such praise.
The secretary smiled, turning slightly as the shuffling of papers paused for a moment. "Of course it is acceptable. If you feel ready to take the examination, feel free to enter the testing room with these."
A wisp of smoke drifted over to the would-be student and puffed into what seemed like a single piece of paper alongside a quill and an abacus. Upon further examination, the paper could be seen to change according to time and various miniature sigils to show different problems and provide scratch paper, and the quill had its own sigil summoning an endless well of ink.
One of the doors at the side of the room, the one with the words "TESTING ROOM" clearly marked on it, lit up and became somewhat ephemeral, allowing authorized ponies to enter.
"Please do not try to cheat, this is an academy for magic after all, and we have safeguards against all sorts. When you are finished, simply sign your name at the bottom and the test will automatically grade itself."
The mare smiled. "Good luck."
Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2012 Dec 10, 18:09:30
The secretary smiled, turning slightly as the shuffling of papers paused for a moment. "Of course it is acceptable. If you feel ready to take the examination, feel free to enter the testing room with these."
A wisp of smoke drifted over to the would-be student and puffed into what seemed like a single piece of paper alongside a quill and an abacus. Upon further examination, the paper could be seen to change according to time and various miniature sigils to show different problems and provide scratch paper, and the quill had its own sigil summoning an endless well of ink.
One of the doors at the side of the room, the one with the words "TESTING ROOM" clearly marked on it, lit up and became somewhat ephemeral, allowing authorized ponies to enter.
"Please do not try to cheat, this is an academy for magic after all, and we have safeguards against all sorts. When you are finished, simply sign your name at the bottom and the test will automatically grade itself."
The mare smiled. "Good luck."
Flare simply nodded. She began to shake a little again. She was nervous. A hoof landed on her shoulder. It was Mage again. This made her blush a little more again.
"Hey. Relax. Just do your best. That's all you can do" suggested Mage. Flare simply nodded.
"I know. I will. Don't worry" assured Flare.
With that said, she took her testing items with her magic, entered the testing room, took a seat in the second row, and began taking the test.
Ryp waits till Flare enters the testing room then takes a bit more serious tone
"Right now Mage it apears we need a few words now dont we"
Quote from: Ryo_D_Disk on 2012 Dec 10, 18:30:24
Ryp waits till Flare enters the testing room then takes a bit more serious tone
"Right now Mage it apears we need a few words now dont we"
Mage... was shocked at Ryo's sudden seriousness.
"Um... okay? What seems to be the problem?" asked Mage, unsure why Ryo had become so serious all of a sudden.
Quote from: LostSanity on 2012 Dec 10, 18:22:13
Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2012 Dec 10, 18:09:30
The secretary smiled, turning slightly as the shuffling of papers paused for a moment. "Of course it is acceptable. If you feel ready to take the examination, feel free to enter the testing room with these."
A wisp of smoke drifted over to the would-be student and puffed into what seemed like a single piece of paper alongside a quill and an abacus. Upon further examination, the paper could be seen to change according to time and various miniature sigils to show different problems and provide scratch paper, and the quill had its own sigil summoning an endless well of ink.
One of the doors at the side of the room, the one with the words "TESTING ROOM" clearly marked on it, lit up and became somewhat ephemeral, allowing authorized ponies to enter.
"Please do not try to cheat, this is an academy for magic after all, and we have safeguards against all sorts. When you are finished, simply sign your name at the bottom and the test will automatically grade itself."
The mare smiled. "Good luck."
Flare simply nodded. She began to shake a little again. She was nervous. A hoof landed on her shoulder. It was Mage again. This made her blush a little more again.
"Hey. Relax. Just do your best. That's all you can do" suggested Mage. Flare simply nodded.
"I know. I will. Don't worry" assured Flare.
With that said, she took her testing items with her magic, entered the testing room, took a seat in the second row, and began taking the test.
The test was very comprehensive, making even the most difficult of other examinations seem simple as addition in comparison. The majority of the questions involved not only the use of every concept ever taught in lower grades, but also assessed the test-taker's ability to apply these concepts to complex, multifaceted situations where there was no one particular solution but a myriad of solutions, each valid yet only a particular few efficient enough to be realistic. From astronomy, physics and calculus to elemental, optical and cosmic magic, the test seemed almost impossible, yet somehow the mare was able to solve each problem as they came along. She wasn't too sure about the large majority of them, but in her mind it seemed that just having the question asked made something click for her, and previously alien concepts seemed to make sense in a way they never did. Whether it was some innate ability suddenly coming to surface or simply the encouragement of Mage that helped her wasn't clear, but however it happened, she soon found herself finishing the last problem.
"Well I have been informed by Dr Kai here that my lesson has caused you some issues, for this I have an apology to make"Ryo smiles the serious tone gone
"I wanted to check that you were ok, I went a little overboard in the lesson before"
Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2012 Dec 10, 19:25:19
The test was very comprehensive, making even the most difficult of other examinations seem simple as addition in comparison. The majority of the questions involved not only the use of every concept ever taught in lower grades, but also assessed the test-taker's ability to apply these concepts to complex, multifaceted situations where there was no one particular solution but a myriad of solutions, each valid yet only a particular few efficient enough to be realistic. From astronomy, physics and calculus to elemental, optical and cosmic magic, the test seemed almost impossible, yet somehow the mare was able to solve each problem as they came along. She wasn't too sure about the large majority of them, but in her mind it seemed that just having the question asked made something click for her, and previously alien concepts seemed to make sense in a way they never did. Whether it was some innate ability suddenly coming to surface or simply the encouragement of Mage that helped her wasn't clear, but however it happened, she soon found herself finishing the last problem.
Flare let out a sigh of relief. She wasn't sure if she had passed or not. Either way, though, she was finished. At this point, there was no point in just sitting there, constantly going over her test to make sure she was satisfied with her answers. If she did that, she would second guess herself and her answers and possibly change her answers, which would also have the possibility of her changing her answers to the incorrect answers. She just didn't want to look at her test anymore.
So... she signed her name at the bottom and just closed her eyes. She didn't want to watch as the test graded itself...
Quote from: Ryo_D_Disk on 2012 Dec 10, 19:33:11
"Well I have been informed by Dr Kai here that my lesson has caused you some issues, for this I have an apology to make"Ryo smiles the serious tone gone
"I wanted to check that you were ok, I went a little overboard in the lesson before"
Mage realized what Ryo was talking about.
"Oh...
that..." began Mage as he took a moment before speaking up again "I'm fine don't worry. I don't think it was actually
your fault. That was the
first time I've
ever dealt with shadow and dark magic. To be honest... I'm not sure why I had such harsh hallucinations, but, it
may have been because that was my first time dealing with shadow and dark magic. But... I'm fine now don't worry. Now that I've experienced what shadow and dark magic is like, hopefully, something like this won't happen again" assured Mage, though, to be honest, he was unsure if this would really end up being the case or not...
"well that lesson was designed to force you to a fear point, which is why I set up the talking board and the shadow creature, but I never envisioned it being so well effective, the Idea of it is just to show what its truly capable of, and how easy it is to turn for the worst"
Ryo reaches into his bag and takes out a candle unlike the others used in his lessons this one is fat and short with a solid round base to it
"Here I want you to keep this; it's the reverse of what I use in my lessons, think of it as a calming candle over the fear ones I used"
Quote from: Ryo_D_Disk on 2012 Dec 11, 14:10:47
"well that lesson was designed to force you to a fear point, which is why I set up the talking board and the shadow creature, but I never envisioned it being so well effective, the Idea of it is just to show what its truly capable of, and how easy it is to turn for the worst"
Ryo reaches into his bag and takes out a candle unlike the others used in his lessons this one is fat and short with a solid round base to it
"Here I want you to keep this; it's the reverse of what I use in my lessons, think of it as a calming candle over the fear ones I used"
"Alright" replied Mage as he gladly accepted the candle from Ryo and took it by using his magic
((poll reset))
Quote from: LostSanity on 2012 Dec 11, 11:40:20
Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2012 Dec 10, 19:25:19
The test was very comprehensive, making even the most difficult of other examinations seem simple as addition in comparison. The majority of the questions involved not only the use of every concept ever taught in lower grades, but also assessed the test-taker's ability to apply these concepts to complex, multifaceted situations where there was no one particular solution but a myriad of solutions, each valid yet only a particular few efficient enough to be realistic. From astronomy, physics and calculus to elemental, optical and cosmic magic, the test seemed almost impossible, yet somehow the mare was able to solve each problem as they came along. She wasn't too sure about the large majority of them, but in her mind it seemed that just having the question asked made something click for her, and previously alien concepts seemed to make sense in a way they never did. Whether it was some innate ability suddenly coming to surface or simply the encouragement of Mage that helped her wasn't clear, but however it happened, she soon found herself finishing the last problem.
Flare let out a sigh of relief. She wasn't sure if she had passed or not. Either way, though, she was finished. At this point, there was no point in just sitting there, constantly going over her test to make sure she was satisfied with her answers. If she did that, she would second guess herself and her answers and possibly change her answers, which would also have the possibility of her changing her answers to the incorrect answers. She just didn't want to look at her test anymore.
So... she signed her name at the bottom and just closed her eyes. She didn't want to watch as the test graded itself...
The mare could hear the sounds from outside as the testing room door became intangible again. The secretary smiled at the nervous mare still siting inside.
"Well well, let's see how you did."
The sheet sailed over to the mare as the rest of the various documents went still for a moment. A big, happy smile came to the mare's face.
"Congratulations, Ms. Flare. YOU PASSED!"
((*cue celebrations*))
Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2012 Dec 13, 14:13:50
((poll reset))Quote from: LostSanity on 2012 Dec 11, 11:40:20
Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2012 Dec 10, 19:25:19
The test was very comprehensive, making even the most difficult of other examinations seem simple as addition in comparison. The majority of the questions involved not only the use of every concept ever taught in lower grades, but also assessed the test-taker's ability to apply these concepts to complex, multifaceted situations where there was no one particular solution but a myriad of solutions, each valid yet only a particular few efficient enough to be realistic. From astronomy, physics and calculus to elemental, optical and cosmic magic, the test seemed almost impossible, yet somehow the mare was able to solve each problem as they came along. She wasn't too sure about the large majority of them, but in her mind it seemed that just having the question asked made something click for her, and previously alien concepts seemed to make sense in a way they never did. Whether it was some innate ability suddenly coming to surface or simply the encouragement of Mage that helped her wasn't clear, but however it happened, she soon found herself finishing the last problem.
Flare let out a sigh of relief. She wasn't sure if she had passed or not. Either way, though, she was finished. At this point, there was no point in just sitting there, constantly going over her test to make sure she was satisfied with her answers. If she did that, she would second guess herself and her answers and possibly change her answers, which would also have the possibility of her changing her answers to the incorrect answers. She just didn't want to look at her test anymore.
So... she signed her name at the bottom and just closed her eyes. She didn't want to watch as the test graded itself...
The mare could hear the sounds from outside as the testing room door became intangible again. The secretary smiled at the nervous mare still siting inside.
"Well well, let's see how you did."
The sheet sailed over to the mare as the rest of the various documents went still for a moment. A big, happy smile came to the mare's face.
"Congratulations, Ms. Flare. YOU PASSED!"
((*cue celebrations*))
Flare... didn't know what to say. She was flabbergasted as well as shocked.
"A-Are you sure...?" asked Flare. Then, all of sudden, she raised her right hoof and bit it.
"OW!!" shouted Flare, then, she blushed and spoke up again
"Sorry... I had to make sure I wasn't dreaming..." stated Flare
Noy headed over to the gymnasium. As he did so he looked over the list he made. [glow=black,2,300](hmm, a few bounce balls, feathers, chalk [gut wrenching kind], cups, gallons of water, hose, pies, clay, cake, megaphone, projector, eggs, metronome, one giant thundercloud, and one potion of invisibility. I can wait on the perishable items for when it's time for my next class.)[/glow] Having arrived he opened the doors and headed on in.
Shard walked into his classroom and gently closed the door behind him. He picked up a stack of books and placed them on each desk.
(( Dragonology next...?))
((I guess. Even though I still haven't finished Flare's shock that she passed the examination. X3 ))
Flare was still in shock, but, left without another word. When she came out... Mage went directly to her.
"Well?" asked Mage. Flare said nothing and was still in complete shock. Mage assumed she had failed as she expected.
"It's alright. Just learn more and you'll pass it next time!!" assured Mage.
"I... I passed..." informed Flare. Mage became shocked.
"That's great!!" cheered Mage.
"Yeah... but... what am I going to do now? I was supposed to go back to the other school..." informed Flare.
"Oh... well... you could always send them a letter explaining what happened. I bet they'd support you as much as they supported me." offered Mage. Flare finally smiled again.
"Yeah... you're probably right..." replied Flare. Mage felt his map vibrate again. He looked at it and noticed another class was about to start.
"Just in time too!! Another class is about to start!!" informed Mage.
"But... I don't have any of my school supplies..." informed Flare. Mage just smiled.
"Neither do I. I just teleport them to myself when I need them for a class" replied Mage. Flare blushed again.
"Oh... right..." remarked Flare.
"You just need a map now..." reminded Mage.
"Okay. I'll go ask for one" decided Flare as she went back into the administrators office.
"Excuse me... but... could I please have a map of the academy?" asked Flare as she was still slightly shocked that she passed the examination.
"well congradulations then"
"Indeed it will be intresting to have a new student around and im sure your first offical class shall be fun"
"thats a point Proffesor Shards lesson is next, I still need to talk to him so I must head off good luck you two"Kai begins to trott off, Ryo just waits
Quote from: Ründo on 2012 Dec 17, 00:29:34
Noy headed over to the gymnasium. As he did so he looked over the list he made. [glow=black,2,300](hmm, a few bounce balls, feathers, chalk [gut wrenching kind], cups, gallons of water, hose, pies, clay, cake, megaphone, projector, eggs, metronome, one giant thundercloud, and one potion of invisibility. I can wait on the perishable items for when it's time for my next class.)[/glow] Having arrived he opened the doors and headed on in.
Teal is far off towards the back of the gymnasium checking on his swim class supplies with a checklist. He flies around the room examining the supplies and the lifeguard tower for any damages or weathering.
[glow=black,2,300]"Odd, where is the staff, I've hardly seen anyone but a few students since I've been here?"[/glow] Noy muttered before wandering into the swimming area. He quickly, noticed the pony flying around. [glow=black,2,300]"Why hello there."[/glow]
(( It's fine. :s I was just putting that out there. It doesn't have too be right now, just next. ...I can wait another day or two.))
Shard sat down at his desk. He wrote in a notebook.
((Id say the dragon class would be awsome expecaly whith that summon ing youve been practicing ovO))
Kai nocks on Shards door with three modorate bangs
(( ovO Sure, practice. One lesson, yup, I is ready to summon dragonz.))
Shard jumped a bit but then calmed and said in a level voice, "Come in~"
(I wonder who it is. It's a bit early for a student...)
Kai opens the door and walks in
"Hello again Proffesor Shard Im sorry to disturb you before you lessons"
"Oh, no, it's fine. What is it?"
"I got my medical shipments in earlier this morning, and this came in also"
Kai takes out a small bag a pouch almost made of a special material and places it on the desk
"It's the anitvenom its only a small dosage but its the best they could provide me at the time, since its a special preparation ingredient "
Shard smiled graciously but then stopped. "You do know how to administer antivenin, right?"
"I do yes, I have actually administrated a solution in the past, though this is more potent than the previous anti venom I have encountered "
((Ok its worrying how much detail you've gone in , but sadly I may need to cut my posts short its late here and I need to be up in 7 hours didn't think of that before))
"Ah, good. Well, thank you Doctor Kai."
((*shrugs* I gave you an excerpt from a medical site. Oh, well...*not thinking*))
Quote from: Ryo_D_Disk on 2012 Dec 17, 18:33:20
"well congradulations then"
"Indeed it will be intresting to have a new student around and im sure your first offical class shall be fun"
"thats a point Proffesor Shards lesson is next, I still need to talk to him so I must head off good luck you two"Kai begins to trott off, Ryo just waits
Mage simply nodded as he continued to wait for Flare to get her map so they could proceed to the next class.
((Anyone know where Wandering Magus is? :P ))
Quote from: LostSanity on 2012 Dec 17, 18:19:10
((I guess. Even though I still haven't finished Flare's shock that she passed the examination. X3 ))
Flare was still in shock, but, left without another word. When she came out... Mage went directly to her.
"Well?" asked Mage. Flare said nothing and was still in complete shock. Mage assumed she had failed as she expected.
"It's alright. Just learn more and you'll pass it next time!!" assured Mage.
"I... I passed..." informed Flare. Mage became shocked.
"That's great!!" cheered Mage.
"Yeah... but... what am I going to do now? I was supposed to go back to the other school..." informed Flare.
"Oh... well... you could always send them a letter explaining what happened. I bet they'd support you as much as they supported me." offered Mage. Flare finally smiled again.
"Yeah... you're probably right..." replied Flare. Mage felt his map vibrate again. He looked at it and noticed another class was about to start.
"Just in time too!! Another class is about to start!!" informed Mage.
"But... I don't have any of my school supplies..." informed Flare. Mage just smiled.
"Neither do I. I just teleport them to myself when I need them for a class" replied Mage. Flare blushed again.
"Oh... right..." remarked Flare.
"You just need a map now..." reminded Mage.
"Okay. I'll go ask for one" decided Flare as she went back into the administrators office.
"Excuse me... but... could I please have a map of the academy?" asked Flare as she was still slightly shocked that she passed the examination.
The secretary finished another stack of papers, which disintegrated into a cloud of smoke and sailed through a pipe in the wall. A smaller wisp of smoke drifted over to the mare.
"Of course. Everything has been magically arranged. And before I forget:"
A golden scroll puffed into existence in front of him, and the mare smiled.
"Welcome to the Academy, Mr. Dawnfire. Here are all the materials you'll need, maps, and other texts. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. Congratulations on your acceptance."
The paper was thin and light, but extremely useful, as were the few other papers, all obviously magical. Several had the titles of textbooks on them, and had instructions for opening properly; apparently they held the equivalent of a thousand pages each while only using the same few drops of ink whizzing about across the surface of a single leaf. The map was the most interesting, displaying a to-scale three dimensional representation of the entire academy, with various routes to important locations in the new student's schedule and other areas of interest.
Astrid trotted in to the acadamy. She had to see her father about some incredible research she had gathered.
Shard continued to put together his lesson that would occur soon.
"Alright then Proffesor, If you need me again you know where my office is, and best of luck with your lesson"
Shard glanced up again and smiled kindly. "Thank you, Doctor. ...I may need it."
"well then I shall leave you to your work"
Kai leaves Shards room and heads down the corridor
With map in hoof, Flare immediately took it out and began making her way to her first class at this prestigious magic school she somehow was good enough to enter.
Mage simply smiled and followed behind her, checking his map and Flare occasionally to make sure she wasn't going the wrong way.
Cloudy Zenith checks her timetable and begins rooting through her room looking for the her saddlebag and supplies for the next lesson. The surfaces are covered in paper plates and cups where she had gotten stuck into a good book and hadn't had time to tidy away. She vowed to clean it up after the next lesson was over.
Shard waits for students to come...
Finally digging her saddlebag out from a pile of discarded sheets of notes, Cloudy heads off to the classroom for her next lesson.
(( I'll probably give people another day to join class...Although, I did happen to pick one of the worst times to have a class. lol Christmas eve/day/winter break.))
((Yes, I probably won't be on tomorrow night (lots of preparation to do). I'll just have Cloudy sit in the class and take notes.))
Cloudy arrived at Shard's classroom and took a seat towards the front as usual.
((I'm going to postpone the dragon meeting because... I want people to be on. So for this class I'll teach runes. ovO Which Void knows and can "teach" Cloudy without reading the class's transcript. {That is, if anyone is even on and taking class.}))
Quote from: PPBG on 2012 Dec 23, 22:24:15
((I'm going to postpone the dragon meeting because... I want people to be on. So for this class I'll teach runes. ovO Which Void knows and can "teach" Cloudy without reading the class's transcript. {That is, if anyone is even on and taking class.}))
((To be honest I
always try to be on. I
do have some family Christmas things to do on Tuesday, but, I'll
definitely be on tomorrow for sure. It's up to you but I'm going to have my characters show up/arrive as well))
After weaving their way through the halls, Flare and Mage found themselves in front of the next classroom. Flare glanced at Mage, pretty much trying to make sure she had the right room. After another check of his map, Mage nodded his approval. The two ponies entered the classroom.
Mage took a seat in the second row on the right side of the room and teleported his school supplies to himself again and organized himself in preparation for the class. Flare approached the instructor and bowed, a little nervous, embarrassed, and still in shock that she passed the academy's examination.
"H-Hello. My name is Flare Works and I just recently passed this academy's examination. I have
no idea how though. T-This is my first class here. I-I look forward to learning as much as I can from you and the other instructor's here at this prestigious academy" stammered Flare as she was now embarrassed that she was stammering as she spoke to the instructor.
(( X3 ))
Shard smiled forgivingly and looked at the young mare. "Well, congratulations! ^-^ If I remember correctly, we already met? With uh, Mage's incident? Well, anyways, glad that you are here. I'm Glacial Shard, but you can call me Mr. or Professor Shard."
Quote from: PPBG on 2012 Dec 24, 12:17:54
Shard smiled forgivingly and looked at the young mare. "Well, congratulations! ^-^ If I remember correctly, we already met? With uh, Mage's incident? Well, anyways, glad that you are here. I'm Glacial Shard, but you can call me Mr. or Professor Shard."
Flare blushed again. Finally remembering who this pony was.
"Oh... right... I remember now. I didn't know you were an instructor here. Anyway... sorry if I seem a little 'off...' It's just... I'm still a little surprised that I passed this academy's test..." informed Flare.
She felt like she talked to this pony long enough, so, she left the conversation at that and took a seat next to Mage since she was supposed to continue keeping an eye on him anyway. She also teleported her supplies to her by using her magic and tried to organize her area as quickly as she could in preparation for her first class here.
*random students arrive*
((If anyone wishes, they can pretend that their character came in with the other NPCs.))
"Does anyone know what dragons use to in written communication? Yes, they speak dragon-tongue, but, they use certain symbols...called...?"
Shard lat his eyes rest on the desks and students in front of him. He slowly walks back and forth at the front of the room.
Ryo quietly enters the room and stands at the back using minor magic he entered only letting Shard notice his entrance after he was at the back
("I don't want to disturb in another's lesson but this could be fun")
Shard saw Ryo and gave a quick, almost imperceptible nod of acknowledgement. He continued his slow pacing, wondering if anyone would answer the simple question.
Quote from: PPBG on 2012 Dec 24, 18:32:11
*random students arrive*
((If anyone wishes, they can pretend that their character came in with the other NPCs.))
"Does anyone know what dragons use to in written communication? Yes, they speak dragon-tongue, but, they use certain symbols...called...?"
Shard lat his eyes rest on the desks and students in front of him. He slowly walks back and forth at the front of the room.
Mage and Flare racked their brains attempting to come up with an answer, but could not think of one. They were prepared to take any notes regardless though.
((To be honest... I don't know. :I ))
Quote from: PPBG on 2012 Dec 23, 22:24:15
((I'm going to postpone the dragon meeting because... I want people to be on. So for this class I'll teach runes. ovO Which Void knows and can "teach" Cloudy without reading the class's transcript. {That is, if anyone is even on and taking class.}))
((Hint: It has already been said...Runes.))
((We will be using Futhorc, right?))
Cloudy raises a hoof and fidgets in her chair.
((Both Futhark and Futhorc Runic Alphabets will be mentioned and accepted... But Shard will be teaching Futhorc.))
Shard tilts his head while looking at Cloudy and asks, "Yes, Cloudy?"
((I REALLY need to stop quiting out so randomly. x3))
Teal is once again in the gym checking all his equipment for swimming class.
Nova walks into the Gym.
Hello? Teal are you here?
Noy was rutting around the gym for a megaphone. [glow=Black,2,300]"Is there not a spare Megaphone?"[/glow] He then noticed the Gym teacher. (hopefully I can get his attention this time) [glow=black,2,300]"HELLO THERE!"[/glow]
"Dragons mostly use runic for their written communications." Cloudy answers, quoting one of the textbooks she had been reading on the subject.
"
Yes, that's accepted. They use
Runic Alphabets. Two main ones are
Futhorc and
Futhark." Shard levitates a stack of papers on his desk and passes them out to each student.
Spoiler: It was a two sided paper. • show
One one side there was the Futhark runic alphabet...
(http://www.occultblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/futhark1.jpg)
And on the other side the Futhorc runic alphabet was shown.
(http://www.ancientscripts.com/images/futhark_anglosaxon.gif)
After Mage and Flare scribbled some notes on the answer to the question the instructor just asked, they gladly accepted the two pieces of paper.
They also kept these pieces of paper out. They had a feeling they would be needing them soon...
Cloudy studies the futhorc and compares it with the futhark, noting many similarities.
"If you have any questions you may ask. I suggest you try to write some of the symbols. Once you get the hang of it, try to write a simple dialogue with a partner."
((You don't actually have to do this, but let your characters do it. I mean, you can if you want but...))
Quote from: PPBG on 2012 Dec 29, 19:53:06
"If you have any questions you may ask. I suggest you try to write some of the symbols. Once you get the hang of it, try to write a simple dialogue with a partner."
((You don't actually have to do this, but let your characters do it. I mean, you can if you want but...))
Both Mage and Flare did the same thing. They began copying the letters from the papers that were handed out to them into their notebooks.
Once that was done... they would move on to the next step. Which was to
try to make sense out of it and determine what each symbol actually
meant.
Cloudy begins by writing her name in futhorc, substituting each letter for the equivalent rune.
[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/Fm84x.png[/img]
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Dec 25, 17:42:08
Nova walks into the Gym.
Hello? Teal are you here?
((oh goodness, I FORGOT about this! DD: I'm really bad with this RP aren't I?))
Teal looks at Nova from across the gym.
Here Nova!
Teal flies across the gym to Nova.
((... i forgot what i wanted here. Gotta make something up))
Nova turns to teal as he approaches.
Hi teal. Do you have some time? I would like to check the water.
With everything copied down in their notebooks... Mage and Flare attempted to write down their names in this new language as well.
((Yeah I really don't know what else to do. :P ))
((Well, back when my English teacher taught us futhorc we had to write short stories and have other members of the class translate them.))
Cloudy writes her name in futhark and finds she prefers it to futhorc, mostly due to having to use less runes for the same words.
((If you have any questions...and it's not really a new language. A new language would ba draconic, which consists of runes and ...language like this: nomeno ui svabol si jatil ini xanalre. ))
[Color=cornflowerblue]"For homework, look or make up riddles, preferably those that rhyme, and try to write them in rune. We will be doing something special next class. Any last questions?"[/color]
((Please find a riddle...you don't have to write in rune, but...Smart dragons sure like riddles...))
Cloudy begins packing away her things, then a thought struck her.
"Mr Shard, do the runes have a spoken pronunciation? If so it would affect the rhyming if the riddle is written in runic, would it not?"
"... Well, you are going to be writing in runes but with pony speak (in this case, English) as your language. This is simply an excersize...as well as an easier way to give my friend riddles." Shard smiled and added, "You're overthinking it."
"Okay then, I'll go have a look at some riddles in the library to a good idea of which ones are best. Goodbye Mr. Shard."
Cloudy heads out of the classroom and straight off to the academy's library.
The bell rings.
"Fare well and remember to bring a riddle!!!"
Quote from: PPBG on 2012 Dec 30, 21:58:51
((If you have any questions...and it's not really a new language. A new language would ba draconic, which consists of runes and ...language like this: nomeno ui svabol si jatil ini xanalre. ))
[Color=cornflowerblue]"For homework, look or make up riddles, preferably those that rhyme, and try to write them in rune. We will be doing something special next class. Any last questions?"[/color]
((Please find a riddle...you don't have to write in rune, but...Smart dragons sure like riddles...))
((I don't know any. Or even where to find them. :'( ))
Mage and Flare simply left and headed for the library as well. Once there, Mage introduced Flare to the librarian, who gave Flare her student library card.
With that done and out of the way, Flare and Mage took a seat at a desk to practice the runes some more.
((Um, what about looking them up using an internet search engine, like Google. Bing and Yahoo are other examples...))
Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Dec 30, 15:34:11
((... i forgot what i wanted here. Gotta make something up))
Nova turns to teal as he approaches.
Hi teal. Do you have some time? I would like to check the water.
((ALWAYS FORGETTING THIS! D: SORRY!))
Teal nods.
Go right ahead Nova.
((You are not the only one))
Nova goes over to the water and takes a bottle out. He fills some of water in it and takes a look at it.
Teal walks over to Nova.
What are you checking for? Didn't your summon clean the water?
She did, but it has to be kept clean. Just like clothes.
Right, I suppose I should go buy some new pool tools since the ones we have are- Teal looks to the wall, which has a pile of all the pool's cleaning supplies, which are moldy, old and worn.
not in condition for use any longer. :\
Nova puts the bottle away and looks to teal.
How about we try to restore the old tools? As far as i know that will be cheaper then getting new ones.
You can fix tools too? That would be nice, wait you said cheaper? I was hoping for a bit too much. x3
How do we fix this...mess of tools?
Before i settled down in ponyville and now canterlot, i used to travel all across the world. As you may gues i did not have much money and had to save as much money as possible. Thanks to that i at least know a thing or two about how to keep tools in a good shape.
Now let's see what exactly has to be fixed.
Nova walks to the tools and takes a look at them.
The pool scrubber shaft is okay, but the bristles are a mess. They're green, covered in gunk, and falling out.
The pool net is ripped apart in a couple places and in one part it's somehow tangled. The part holding the net is broken apart in a part.
The spare tools are in less damaged states, the other scrubber is about the same as the first one but less gunky. The other net is less ripped and the ring holding the net is not broken, but cracked.
The automatic pool vacuum is not in operating condition.
No wonder you want new ones.
Nova writes down what they will need.
Let's see.
Some spare Bristles and a lot of soap and the scrubbers are as good as new.
It looks like we can fix those Pool nets if i just can find a welder. But we will need one new net or some sewing tools.
We need some tools so i can check the pool vacuum.
Let's go to the academy store.
Right...want me to write all that down?
Already done.
Nova hooves a list to teal.
oh, thanks. x3
Teal takes the list and gives it a quick look.
Alright, academy store, lets go.
Teal turns and starts to head out of the gym to the academy store.
Nova follows teal. He leaves a ghost hawk to watch over the gym as he leaves.
Teal and Nova walk across the school to the store and enter. Teal searches around for the new pool supplies they need.
Fortunately the store has what they need.
Nova collects the things with his magic. They levitate in front of him.
I think that is all. Did i miss anything?
Oh right. Do you have a bucket in the gym and some soap?
A bucket and soap? Uh...well all the pool soaps had chlorine in them so...no not soap. We have buckets though.
Then we need some soup too. The scrubbers need to be cleaned.
Right, something strong that'll get rid of all that gunk.
Teal searches around until he finds "Mega Powwer Blast!" soap brand and takes a bottle of it.
I think this'll work.
Nova takes a look at the soap.
Uhm... How about something that doesn't wash out the colors in our coats?
uh...okay? Something else...
Teal puts the soap back and gets some "Deeper dirt drowner" soap.
After a couple of hours of studying... Flare and Mage were beginning to get a headache. They were also beginning to become tired of looking at runes. They decided to stop, for now anyway. They put their supplies away and headed out of the library.
"Well... what do you want to do now?" asked Mage.
"Hmm... good question... I don't know..." answered Flare. Unfortunately for her, her stomach growled, which was loud enough for Mage to hear. This made Flare embarrassed and blush, but, Mage simply smiled and giggled.
"Follow me. I'll show you to the cafeteria..." assured Mage.
"O-Okay..." stammered Flare as she simply followed Mage.
This was probably the longest amount of time she spent with Mage...
((To be honest... I don't think I really understand this rune thing... :( ))
Nova takes another look.
This looks like it's exactly what we need. Okay we are done here. Let's pay and start working.
Okay, let me just check all these out...
Teal turns in all the items to the register...for 230 bits.
After paying, his bit bag is much lighter. He heads back to the gym with Nova.
Nova walks up to teal after packing most things in his saddlebag.
Don't worry about the costs. Once we are done i could use these tools, and you can get the rest of the money back if you explain what those things are for in the secretariat.
I didn't know the school could reimburse me of purchases I spend for the them. o.O
So that's what it's called. I did the same for the chalk i use for my summoning classes. It may be cheap at first but once you have to buy some for the students as well the sum suddenly increases.
Nice, lets get to work on fixing the pool tools.
Teal flies over to a hose on the wall, grabs the nozzle, and flies back over to where all the tools and sets it down, then flies to a corner of the room and gets a few buckets, then flies back and sets them down. He fills the buckets with water.
Nova puts the objects he carried on the ground. He takes the mini welder they bought and starts working on the pool nets.
He takes the nets out first and then starts working on the broken spots.
If it's not too much to ask clean the nets too okay?
Spoiler: Mini welder • show (http://i.imagebanana.com/img/e10aa2ry/mini_brenner_mit_piezo_zuendung_4722.jpg)
Sure thing, I'll do those first. ^-^
Teal takes the nets, which are slimy to the touch and sets them in the buckets. He pours soap into the buckets and puts his hooves in, rubbing the nets off till they're clean, then sets them on the floor. He takes a brush and starts to soap it up.
Nova holds the ring with his magic and the pole with his hooves.
As he activates the mini welder the material starts to heat up. He puts some small metal plates on the spot (with magic of course) and starts to melt them. As they are soft enough he presses the pole and ring together.
The spot is hot and it looks like a red ring would be at the connection.
Looks like this one is done.
He puts it away so it can cool of and does the same with the spare tool net.
Teal takes rubs off the gunk of the brush hard, then takes it out of the green soapy bucket and sprays it with the hose before scrubbing it more. After repeating this a few times it's all clean. He sets the brush aside and starts on the other one.
After nova finished the second pool net he checks the automatic pool vacuum.
He opens his book and opens a page that has gears, cogwheels and other mechanical parts on it.
Okay. So it should work like this...
He reads it carefully before starting.
Teal finishes up the second brush, covered in water and green gunk. He sets the brush down and hoses himself off. ^-^
He drips wet and takes the dirty green buckets to dump them out outside.
After reading the page he starts to fix the pool vacuum.
He is finished quick.
just a few loose parts. Done.
Teal? Where is the broken net?
Teal comes back with the buckets empty and sets them down.
The nets are right there on the floor. Teal points, the nets are laid out flat.
Nova goes to the nets and starts to sew the broken parts together.
Teal takes to the brushes and starts to replace and add in new bristles.
The nets are fixed. Nova puts the Pool Nets together.
There. As good as new.
Teal finishes putting the bristles in.
Yep...good as new. :)
Teal sets the brushes down, they're clean and good for work. He looks at Nova.
What about the pool vacuum?
It had just a few loose parts. It took just some screws. Go ahead and try it.
Okay then, lets see.
Teal takes the vacuum and carries it to the pool. He attaches a big tube to the top of it and drops it in the water, it sinks to the bottom. Teal then attaches the other end of the tube to a hole in the side of the pool and flies off to the wall and opens a panel with a red switch. He flips the switch and the vacuum turns on, also turning on the pool pump. The water in the pool starts moving around and the vacuum crawls along the bottom, sucking up any dirt it can.
That was entertaining.
Nova takes the tools and cleans up where he worked.
Teal gets a mop and mops up all the water and grime.
I think we could use a shower. x3
((I'm off for today. It's late here. Good night))
((goodnight))
Once Mage lead Flare to the cafeteria, they decided to both eat. Mage was a little hungry himself anyway.
After filling themselves with food, they returned their plates and headed out of the cafeteria. Mage seemed to remember and realize something, and spoke up.
"Did you send a letter to the others back in Canterlot yet?" asked Mage. Flare then stiffened up and began shaking a little. She then put her head down and became slightly upset again.
"N-No... not yet sorry. Everything got so crazy all of a sudden..." answered Flare. Mage simply giggled and smiled.
"Hey... don't worry about it. Why don't we go do that now?" suggested Mage
"Um... okay... but how?" asked Flare
"Hmm... that's a good question... but... well... I'm not sure why, but, something's telling me to go to our rooms. Just follow me to my room here okay?" asked Mage. Flare simply nodded in agreement, and did so.
Once they arrived at Mage's room, and he used his key to enter it, Mage began to search his room... until he found some envelopes and even some paper.
"Huh... well... would you look at that..." remarked Mage. Mage got out a piece of paper and an envelope and set it on his desk, he then proceeded to move to his bed and sit on it. He looked back at Flare, who was just standing there.
"Well? What are you waiting for?" asked Mage. Flare blushed in embarrassment again.
"Oh! Right... okay..." remarked Flare as she teleported her pencil to herself with her magic, took a seat at Mage's desk, and began writing the letter to their other friends back at their other school in Canterlot.
This was the first time Mage was in his room, so, he just simply relaxed on his bed, waiting for Flare to finish writing her letter to their other friends...
(( ^-^ ))
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2013 Jan 06, 00:42:07
Teal gets a mop and mops up all the water and grime.
I think we could use a shower. x3
Nova takes a look at himself.
I guess you are right. I'll take one later though.
When i came here i just wanted to get some of the water. Now i have to analyze it.
I hope your good friends with the janitors, they aren't gonna like green water dripping all over the halls. :\
Teal turns and starts to head towards the gym's showers.
I'm not planning to use the hallways.
Nova take something out of his robe. It looks like a glowing feather.
Then how are you planning to get around the school? The air vents? Teal asks as he's just about to enter the showers.
More like this-
the feather ignites and the flames cover nova. With a weak force explosion nova is gone without a trace.
Teal just heard the explosion and turns around to see Nova gone. o_o
.....did he explode?
Flare finished her letter. Mage noticed that she had stopped writing.
"Done?" asked Mage. Flare simply nodded "Yes," so, Mage spoke up again.
"Well in that case... just send it with your magic..." suggested Mage. Flare blushed and was embarrassed that she forgot this as well. But... it didn't matter. She went ahead and did that too. Finally, at last, Flare spoke up.
"So... what now? Do we wait for them to respond?" asked Flare.
"I suppose... if they don't respond by the time the next class starts, then, we'll just have to come back here after the next class is over to see if they sent us a reply back" replied Mage. Flare simply nodded in approval. She then tried to make herself comfortable on Mage's floor. Mage looked at Flare funny.
"You have you're own room you know..." stated Mage. Flare simply looked at him and smiled.
"Maybe so. But I'm suppose to keep an eye on you remember?" reminded Flare. Mage quickly stiffened up, blushed, and a sweatdrop appeared on the back of his head.
"Oh... right..." remarked Mage.
The two said nothing else, and just tried to relax. They would wait for their friends to respond to the letter, or, for the next class to begin...
Cloudy Zenith adds another handful of crushed Nyctanthes to the mixture boiling in a cucurbit, then replaces the alembic stopper. She watches as the condensate trickles and collects in a waiting flask. On her desk a book on ethnobotany lies open, and scattered around her room are several pieces of scientific apparatus.
((I think it's Teal's class? According to the poll?))
((LoL it does look like it's Teal's class))
Teal takes a shower in the gym.
((I'm thinking. I would like to join this class but i don't want to give nova the ability to swim.))
((pony floatys ovO lol))
((Oh good, I was afraid that I'd end up having Stratos criticize Cloudy's lack of exercise))
As the last few drops collect in the flask Cloudy checks the clock and her timetable to see if she had a class to attend before she moved on to the next stage of the potion. Seeing that she was due a swimming lesson she turns the spirit burner's flame off and grabs her bag.
Teal exits the gym showers and looks to his daily class times and freezes.
oh fudge... o_O
He quickly discards his towel and flies around the gym setting up everything for class and making sure the life vests are in working condition.
Cloudy starts heading towards the gymnasium, absently humming a tune as she walked along.
She checked her bag and realized she hadn't packed goggles, then remembered that the pool was chlorine free so she shouldn't really need them.
Mage felt another vibration from his jacket that caught his attention. He took out the school map. He knew what it meant by now.
Mage looked at his map. He was... shocked. A sweatdrop also appeared on the back of his head. Flare noticed this and spoke up.
"What's wrong?" asked Flare
"Well... it looks like another class is about to begin..." informed Mage.
"Oh. We'll just have to hope a response is sent after that then..." remarked Flare
"True. But..." began Mage. Flare was confused.
"What's wrong?" asked Flare
"Well... according to my map... the next class is... swimming" informed Mage. Flare was shocked herself now. She took out her map now and looked herself. Mage was right. He wasn't lying. Flare's map said the same thing as well.
"Oh..." remarked Flare.
"I... um... I didn't bring any swimming supplies with me..." stated Mage.
"Me neither. I guess... we'll just have to hope we won't need them..." suggested Flare.
"I guess so..." remarked Mage as both Mage and Flare had sweatdrops on the backs of their heads now.
Regardless... they got up and began heading for the gymnasium for the swimming class...
(( X3 ))
Teal rolls out a towel rack out onto the gym floor near the pool, which has several dozen white towels ready for use. Next he gets out some floatation gear in case any of the ponies have fears of drowning or can't swim. He sets up a water dispenser for thirsty ponies and checks the pool to check if it's clean and ready.
Cloudy reaches the gym and looks into the room. Seeing the teacher is preparing the room she stores her bag in a locker and waits outside for class to begin.
Teal finalizes the set up for class by setting up large 18X20 mats around the pool so ponies don't slip on the hard wood floor and hurt themselves. He opens the windows to let the natural heat and sunlight from outside warm the pool and the mats to comfort.
He sits on the mat awaiting his class to arrive.
Amazing that I set that all up before anypony arrived.
Cloudy looks into the classroom again. Seeing Teal sitting patiently she walks into the room.
"Hello Teal, its been a while since the last swimming lesson hasn't it?"
Teal looks to Cloudy with a smile.
It has Cloudy. I've been a little busy making the pool safer and then there was Winter's Hearth so I went home for that with my family. Ready for another class? :)
((Alright I have college tomorrow so I might not be able to post again until tomorrow evening/night. Sorry. :( So... I'll just make one more post before I can't post again until tomorrow :( ))
Mage and Flare arrived at the gymnasium and looked into it. They noticed two ponies, so, they went ahead and came in as well and attempted to find a place to sit close to the pool.
That's when Flare recognized the pony. It was the pony that helped her when Mage was having his little 'issue.'
"Oh! It's you! Good to see you again!" remarked Flare. Mage seemed confused and Flare noticed this, so, she spoke up again.
"This pony helped me, and you as well, when I found you in your unconscious state" explained Flare. This made Mage blush and a sweatdrop appear on the back of his head again.
"Oh..." began Mage as he looked over to the pony in question "In that case... thanks for helping me" stated Mage.
With that said and out of the way, Mage and Flare simply waited for the class to begin, and hopefully, for more ponies to show up.
"Yes, I'll only get better at swimming if I practice."
Cloudy replied to Teal, looking over at the newcomers when one of them shouted out.
((I'm going to go offline soon as-well, I'll probably be back on tomorrow.))
Good to see a pony who's looking forward to my class. ^-^
uh...me or Cloudy? I don't quite remember you two....are you new?
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2013 Jan 16, 19:47:34
Good to see a pony who's looking forward to my class. ^-^
uh...me or Cloudy? I don't quite remember you two....are you new?
Mage and Flare were confused. Perhaps they had this pony confused with another pony? They didn't want to seem rude, so, they simply responded to the question.
"I am. I just passed this academy's examination a few hours ago" answered Flare
"As for me... I've been here for awhile now..." answered Mage.
((I swear it was you that helped my characters. But I'm probably getting you confused with someone else, so, I'm probably wrong. :o ))
((thing is, I don't remember at all so....yeah. Just a heads up, I'm playing games, I just stopped by to see what's up))
oh...Mage, right? I think I remember you, I gave you a school map right?
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2013 Jan 17, 21:31:49
((thing is, I don't remember at all so....yeah. Just a heads up, I'm playing games, I just stopped by to see what's up))
oh...Mage, right? I think I remember you, I gave you a school map right?
Mage thought for a minute.
"It was either you or the illusion class instructor" remarked Mage
Nova's the illusion class teacher.
I wonder if we're even allowed to be giving these maps out. :\
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2013 Jan 17, 23:27:55
Nova's the illusion class teacher.
I wonder if we're even allowed to be giving these maps out. :\
Mage didn't know the answer, so, he simply shrugged his front hooves, indicating that he didn't know.
mmm...well...
Is this it? I had more students before. o.O
"I haven't seen some of the other students in class either. I suppose this is it for now, they could always be running late."
Cloudy states, dipping a hoof in the water before walking around a bit more.
Well...you two seem to be new, want me to teach you the last lesson before we start today's class? It's about getting the hang of being in the water and floating and how to avoid drowning.
Yes in fact a lot of them were late, mainly lost. Noy watched, as a several students wandered around confused. He of course, helped the ones who asked for directions but, [glow=black,2,300]'half of them will probably find the bathroom instead anyway.'[/glow]
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2013 Jan 18, 21:43:57
Well...you two seem to be new, want me to teach you the last lesson before we start today's class? It's about getting the hang of being in the water and floating and how to avoid drowning.
"Yes please" replied Flare
"Er... yeah... I don't want
any repeats of things happening to me like what happened in the
other class..." added Mage
Diesel Spark walked into the Royal Academy hesitantly, he knew he had skilled magic but he had never been taught by anyone but himself. He glanced around at the different towers, wondering where he should go.
Alright, come into the shallow end. Don't worry you can stand here, I just wanna warm you up to the water while I tell you what it is we're doing. :)
Teal gets into the water from the deep end and swims over to the shallow end.
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2013 Jan 19, 01:43:31
Alright, come into the shallow end. Don't worry you can stand here, I just wanna warm you up to the water while I tell you what it is we're doing. :)
Teal gets into the water from the deep end and swims over to the shallow end.
Mage and Flare simply nod as they follow Teal to around the pool to the shallow end before getting into the water themselves.
So do either of you know how to swim? :)
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2013 Jan 19, 10:48:51
So do either of you know how to swim? :)
Mage and Flare
finally realized it. They both blushed.
"I've...
never had to deal with water before..." replied Mage
"Yeah... we don't have a class like this at the other school we attended..." added Flare
"So... basically... no. We don't" answered Mage and Flare in unison as they blushed in embarrassment.
Teal giggles at them, seeing the blushes on their faces.
That's why we have swimming class, so you can learn. Here, just take a breath and sink yourself under the water. I want you to stay under as long as you can before surfacing for air, okay?
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2013 Jan 19, 19:15:51
Teal giggles at them, seeing the blushes on their faces.
That's why we have swimming class, so you can learn. Here, just take a breath and sink yourself under the water. I want you to stay under as long as you can before surfacing for air, okay?
Mage and Flare simply nod. They do as instructed. Both Mage and Flare take a deep breath and go underwater.
Flare is able to stay underwater for about 20 seconds before she jumps up for air.
Mage is able to say underwater for about 30 seconds before he jumps up for air.
That was good! Most ponies only go about 10 or 15, sometimes the younger only 7 seconds before coming back up!
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2013 Jan 19, 20:41:24
That was good! Most ponies only go about 10 or 15, sometimes the younger only 7 seconds before coming back up!
"My guess would be our endurance training we got from our other school..." queried Flare
"Yeah. I was about to say that too..." remarked Mage
Glad to hear you had some kind of exercise. x3
Lets try floating now, you're not gonna kicky your legs or move or anything, here I'll show you.
Teal turns his body to face upward, laying on top of the water flat as a board.
See? I just float, If I move though I sink.
Teal moves his hooves around, his body sinks under the water. He stands upright once again.
Alright, you two try.
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2013 Jan 19, 23:22:32
Glad to hear you had some kind of exercise. x3
Lets try floating now, you're not gonna kicky your legs or move or anything, here I'll show you.
Teal turns his body to face upward, laying on top of the water flat as a board.
See? I just float, If I move though I sink.
Teal moves his hooves around, his body sinks under the water. He stands upright once again.
Alright, you two try.
Mage and Flare simply nod. They begin to shake a little. It was mostly out of nervousness and honestly... fear.
But they
both wouldn't be beat by something like this. They both simply tried to follow the instructor's example. They turned their bodies to face upward, lying on top of the water and tried not to move. So far so good... they were floating.
Until Flare flinched a little and moved, causing her to sink a little. She panicked and jumped towards the narrow end of the pool again, breathing heavily and deeply. When Mage saw this, he slightly panicked too, only because he was concerned about his friend, and when she began to sink and jumped towards the narrow end of the pool again, Mage quickly moved, causing
him to sink as well and he jumped towards the narrow end of the pool as well, to make sure Flare was alright.
(( X3 ))
Hey hey hey relax! O:
Teal swims across to them quickly and got next to Flare's side, putting his wing on her back.
What happened there? You were doing so well. :(
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2013 Jan 19, 23:32:00
Hey hey hey relax! O:
Teal swims across to them quickly and got next to Flare's side, putting his wing on her back.
What happened there? You were doing so well. :(
Flare took one last deep breath and attempted to calm down.
"Sorry... I guess I need to try to push all worries out of my mind... and just not think of anything..." stated Flare
"Yeah. You have to learn to do that
quite quickly here.
Especially when it comes to some of the other classes here. Trust me. I should know" remarked Mage as he remembered having to do that for some of the classes that he already took at the academy so far.
Just think of something calming, when you're floating on the water try thinking of being warm in your bed. ^-^
You held your breath for a good 20 seconds, I don't think you'll have to worry about drowning if you sink.
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2013 Jan 20, 12:15:56
Just think of something calming, when you're floating on the water try thinking of being warm in your bed. ^-^
You held your breath for a good 20 seconds, I don't think you'll have to worry about drowning if you sink.
Flare nodded and tried again. Mage did the same. They both attempted to clear their minds. They were floating again. This time... nothing happened. They were actually pretty relaxed. If they tried to... they'd probably fall asleep like this.
(( X3 ))
Good, good...okay, now just flip back forwards into your "floating" position, but be aware of the ground in the shallow end.
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2013 Jan 20, 18:32:05
Good, good...okay, now just flip back forwards into your "floating" position, but be aware of the ground in the shallow end.
Mage and Flare did as instructed. They simply tried to make sure that they were walking on the ground of the pool in the shallow end.
Good, I wanna show you two something real quick.
Teal swims over to the deep end of the pool and looks towards them.
If you have air in your lungs, you'll float up to the surface. If you curl up in a ball you rise faster.
Teal takes a deep breath and dives under to the bottom. He floats up slowly without curling or moving and takes a breath when he hits the surface. He dives down to the bottom again but curls up this time. He floats up quicker this time, about 5 seconds faster.
See? Just remember to uncurl when you the surface or your face will be under the water. x3
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2013 Jan 20, 18:36:26
Good, I wanna show you two something real quick.
Teal swims over to the deep end of the pool and looks towards them.
If you have air in your lungs, you'll float up to the surface. If you curl up in a ball you rise faster.
Teal takes a deep breath and dives under to the bottom. He floats up slowly without curling or moving and takes a breath when he hits the surface. He dives down to the bottom again but curls up this time. He floats up quicker this time, about 5 seconds faster.
See? Just remember to uncurl when you the surface or your face will be under the water. x3
Mage and Flare simply nodded to acknowledge that they understood what he was saying
((Yeah. I don't know what else to put I guess. :P ))
((That's alright.))
That actually brings me to something else that's important. It's the opposite if your lungs are empty, you sink.
Teal breathes all the air out of his lungs and slowly starts to sink. He goes under about 4 inches before swimming up and taking a breath.
((Jump-in, though the Role stuff's kinda confusing... Do you need a role or can you be a Guest?))
((You're either a staff member or a student))
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2013 Jan 20, 18:41:14
((That's alright.))
That actually brings me to something else that's important. It's the opposite if your lungs are empty, you sink.
Teal breathes all the air out of his lungs and slowly starts to sink. He goes under about 4 inches before swimming up and taking a breath.
It was impossible for Flare and Mage to take notes on this. They would just have to try to remember it all. Once again, they simply nodded to the instructor once again.
You two don't talk much, it's actually kinda creepy. o.O
It's like I'm teaching robots.
While Mage and Flare are being taught Cloudy floats around slightly apart from the group. She practices the swimming strokes she learnt in the previous lesson.
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2013 Jan 20, 20:18:00
You two don't talk much, it's actually kinda creepy. o.O
It's like I'm teaching robots.
"Er... sorry..." stated Flare as she seemed slightly depressed now.
"Well... there's not much to say... I guess?" added Mage
Yeah but...you don't have any questions about any of this? Nothing to say or ideas to share?
It's not a bad thing it's just...quiet in here. :\
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2013 Jan 20, 22:56:33
Yeah but...you don't have any questions about any of this? Nothing to say or ideas to share?
It's not a bad thing it's just...quiet in here. :\
Mage and Flare both tried to think of a question now. However... they just couldn't seem to think of any.
"I'd ask something, but, I just can't think of anything to ask" stated Mage
"Yeah. I mean... when it comes to swimming... I guess... either you're good at it or you're not..." added Flare
((Yeah... I actually
can't think of anything to ask... :( ))
(( LOL okay lol ))
oh...well that's fine I guess. x3
Why don't we practice swimming around now?
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2013 Jan 20, 23:16:09
(( LOL okay lol ))
oh...well that's fine I guess. x3
Why don't we practice swimming around now?
"Alright. But only if you think we're ready to..." replied Mage
"Yeah... I'm a little nervous... but hopefully... I won't panic like I did before..." added Flare as she was beginning to shake a little again.
Don't be afraid, you know how to float and if you do sink I'm here to get you out. ^-^
Teal moves over to Flare and pats her on the back softly.
Just think about being a fish, it helped me when I started swimming. x3
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2013 Jan 21, 12:42:44
Don't be afraid, you know how to float and if you do sink I'm here to get you out. ^-^
Teal moves over to Flare and pats her on the back softly.
Just think about being a fish, it helped me when I started swimming. x3
"Um... how is
that going to help me swim...?" asked Flare confused
"Yeah... I was about to ask the same thing..." commented Mage
Well...it helped me.... :\
uh...scratch what I said. x3 It's okay to be afraid, I'll be here to get you out of the water if something happens, okay?
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2013 Jan 21, 18:37:21
Well...it helped me.... :\
uh...scratch what I said. x3 It's okay to be afraid, I'll be here to get you out of the water if something happens, okay?
"Alright. I'll try my best..." replied Flare
"Same here. Hopefully... you won't have to rescue
either of us..." added Mage to make it seem like he was
trying to lighten the mood with a joke. Though it probably wasn't working and wasn't a very good joke.
Mage and Flare just tried to remember what the instructor had told them. They began by simply lying on their backs and floating. Then... they turned around and floated on their fronts.
Both Flare and Mage began to move their hooves one at a time in an attempt to swim in a forward direction.
There you go, just take some slow, strong strokes to push yourselves along. :)
"Try to move your hooves so that you can feel the water pushing back against your hoof when you move it towards your body." Cloudy Zenith interjects as she passes nearby. She then swims of and floats around on her back.
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2013 Jan 21, 21:53:27
There you go, just take some slow, strong strokes to push yourselves along. :)
Quote from: Voidwalker on 2013 Jan 21, 22:24:36
"Try to move your hooves so that you can feel the water pushing back against your hoof when you move it towards your body." Cloudy Zenith interjects as she passes nearby. She then swims of and floats around on her back.
Mage and Flare took the advice into account.
They
both now attempted to swim in a circle-loop
Mage tried swimming in a counter-clockwise loop, while Flare attempted to swim in a clockwise loop.
Once again... so far... so good. They were swimming with one hoof at a time, and not trying to rush. They knew rushing would probably cause them to panic and begin to sink again. There was no need to hurry anyway, they took their time, and, tried to enjoy the swim.
There you go, you're both doing great! Just like that, it'll start to come naturally to you the more you swim.
((dont worry just throwing up a side not post for later on ))
At the front of the academy a delivery mare with several guards show up with a large crate like box with the label fragile materials on it
Ryo goes out to greet them
"Alright Professor where should we move the delivery to"
"We shall move it to my class room its best kept safe there"
One of the guards approaches a serious and untrusting look on his face
"can we be sure this will be safe with a pony like you, in a place like this "
"Its not a matter if you trust me or not, its what was ordered now its best to store it in my quarters if there is an Issue id take it up with the princess"
"uugh fine, You heard him get it moving"
The box is moved up to Ryo's classroom and unboxed as a large crystal from the crystal empire is removed yet its magical potential is obvious as it floats a small amount of the ground and retains an upwards position
Cloudy continues to drift around the pool. She ponders what to practice next. She decides that she'll try to improve upon how long she can hold her breath in a little while, just floating on the water was quite relaxing. She kicks her legs a little and watches as the ceiling drifts by, until she collides with the edge of the pool.
Rubbing her head she flips over onto her front and swims away from the edge. She takes a deep breath and submerges, but struggles to stay under. When she floats to the surface she tries again, taking another deep breath then exhaling before diving under the water.
White Prism was invited to the Royal Academy of Magic for study and get a better control of his powers. Since he lived far away, the option of a teleport spell was a good idea.
"Chalk? Check. Backpack with mortar, flask, and some ingredients? Check. Well, seems I have all what I need to go."
White focused for a moment preparing the teleport spell, but the power was that much what he appeared in front of the Academy surrounded with some alchemic desk and a bookshelf falling behind him.
"....Why it ever happens to me?..."
Slowly, he walked to the gate, and asked the guards directions to the Direction. Then nodded grateful and walked inside.
"I will come later for my stuff..." he whispered looking at the bookshelf and the desk for last time.
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2013 Jan 22, 18:07:53
There you go, you're both doing great! Just like that, it'll start to come naturally to you the more you swim.
Mage and Flare then tried maneuvering movements. They swam towards each other, on purpose, so they could maneuver out of the way before they slammed into each other.
Once again, so far so good. They hadn't actually hit each other. Well... not
yet anyway...
(( X3 ))
After a while walking,White was totally lost.
"Darn...The guards told me it was all straight the hall,then in the 1st turn to the right,then the office in the far corner at the left...."
White sat down and sighed.
"How great, my 1st day and im already lost....Cant even find the Direction..."
A delivery pony and the guards walk back down the halls and to the entrance with Ryo
"Thanks for the hard work, and tell the higher ups I said hello"
The guard forcefully salutes and leaves and Ryo goes back in the academy
"Right then best deal with that thing soon but first Ill visit Kai its about time for tea"
Ryo begins to wonder down the halls through the twists and turns as he sees an unfamiliar face so he walks up to the sat pony
"hello, you ok down there" Ryo smiles as he greets the pony in his usual unserious tone
White standed up and greeted the unknow pony with a sightly bow.
"Hello Mister, im new here...The guards told me how to reach Direction for sign the papres and start studing but...I got totaly lost"
Sighing he took out the chalk of his backpack and drawed a small circle with the word water inside an empty glass, then a glass of water appears shortly after the circle is done, drinking it.
"Oh excuse me, that was very unpolite, I was thirsty, hope I did nothing against the rules....That will be even greater"
"heh its fine, trust me you would be surprised the amount of ponies who get lost in this place "Ryo laughs a bit
"I still think were missing a few, but anyway so you're trying to find the front desk then well I'm afraid that guard sent you completely the wrong way, its actually down the other side of the corridors but, I can show you how to get there if you want"
Quote from: LostSanity on 2013 Jan 23, 18:05:06
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2013 Jan 22, 18:07:53
There you go, you're both doing great! Just like that, it'll start to come naturally to you the more you swim.
Mage and Flare then tried maneuvering movements. They swam towards each other, on purpose, so they could maneuver out of the way before they slammed into each other.
Once again, so far so good. They hadn't actually hit each other. Well... not yet anyway...
(( X3 ))
"There you go! I think you get the hang of swimming now! I think you're both ready for us to move on to the new lesson for today." :)
"That will be pretty kind Mister, so if isnt a bother at all, I will like the company for dont get lost again, maybe the guards where confused since...well...I almost fell on them with an alchemy desk and a full bookshelf..."
Doing a half bow White awaited patiently the ansenwer, saving the chalk on the backpack again.
"haha sounds like a grand entrance to me, and it's no bother I'm not teaching right now, and there's no explosions so that saves me a job, id enjoy the company , so follow me"Ryo moves in the direction of where they need to go
"oh mind if I take a look at that admittance sheet I'm quite curious"
"Excuse me sir...they just sent a letter with an invitation, I recived nothing more with it..."
White took out the letter from the backpack and showed it to Ryo as follow him.
"Maybe is a sheet what I have to fill in secretary?...All I can say is what im a master alchemist and my power is too big, maybe even a threat, and I need to learn how to control it better....Thats a bit the explanation of what happened when I teleported to the gate"
Ryo uses a little magic on the sheet of paper and some other letters appear
"ah I see so your an advanced student then, already made it past this schools examination process and in alchemy also I know a pony who you'd like to discuss with. But as for this"
Ryo hands back the piece of paper
" All you have to do is hand this in to the main desk though I warn you the secretary can be a tad distant White Prism correct oh that's a point, look at me rambling nice to meet you I'm Ryo Disk"
"A pleasure Mister Ryo, and yes, my name is White Prism"
White kept walking behind Ryo as a tought come to his mind, storing the letter in the backpack again.
"There's by any chance a map of the Academy?...I could use it...And there's anything special I need to know about the Academy?...I know nothing, and sorry if I ask too much"
"nah its fine, the secretary will give you a map when we get there, hmm as for anything of interest I guess watch out for the seals around the place, it acts like the security of this place a runic user set them up to do several things keep watch, reduce and negate damage and to send messages so be worried if one appears, oh and the secretary will tell you this but your lesson calls will normally be over tannoy systems and they will tell you where to go."
Ryo thinks for a moment
"apart from that I can't think of anything of great importance some of our teaching staff can be odd sometimes but you'll get used to them, oh actually something of interest though not really an alchemist our school doctor is interested in that type of area and often dabbles in it just for fun, so he may be worth talking to "
They continue walking down the hall back in the direction of the front desk and down the hallway by a set of doors sat the reception desk
"So far, runes never hurted me, I experimented before with the alchemy and seals since they are related, and seems they have no effect on me if they are harmful, maybe is just instictive protection, since the last time I blowed half mountain trying to mix the runes of fire and earth for summon ashes for the flask, drawed by error explosion instead fire alone...but im sure of nothing, that's all I can say Mister Ryo, and I think there will be no problem with the teachers"
White knocked the door and entered slowly.
"Hello? There's anypony?"
White took off the letter and make it rest on the desk, looking around.
"I came here for deliver the letter and fill whatever I need"
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2013 Jan 23, 18:45:32
Quote from: LostSanity on 2013 Jan 23, 18:05:06
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2013 Jan 22, 18:07:53
There you go, you're both doing great! Just like that, it'll start to come naturally to you the more you swim.
Mage and Flare then tried maneuvering movements. They swam towards each other, on purpose, so they could maneuver out of the way before they slammed into each other.
Once again, so far so good. They hadn't actually hit each other. Well... not yet anyway...
(( X3 ))
"There you go! I think you get the hang of swimming now! I think you're both ready for us to move on to the new lesson for today." :)
Mage and Flare swam over to the instructor after hearing this.
"Alright then. But only if you think we're ready..." remarked Flare
"What
is the next lesson anyway?" asked Mage, curious now
((.... ok had not noticed magus had disappeared this is normally his gig oh well ill do it for once so minor new character for this mare))
The secretary remains sat at the desk a light blue unicorn mare who is oldish and wearing glasses with a chain round the back of her mane to keep them on
She looked at the form and looked at White then waved her hoof over the form as letters and words move around on the page as she glances through moving the new form forward
And in a commanding yet monotone voice she says
"Sign here" moving a quill over to White
((got bored so i added a tad))
Spoiler: the letter in question • show Wellcome to the Accadamy White Prism
For your talent and skill in Alchamy you have been selected to join our schools roster by signing this document you will become an official student here and learn control, we hope that you chose to join us and home your skills so please Sign bellow
___________________-X
((Oh well, we can do nothing about that I guess))
White signed elegantly in the letter then handed it back after read some odd words in the letter.
"There's anything more I have to do Mistress?"
He looked with a patient but curious face to the mare, awaiting an ansenwer from her part.
((odd words yea I could have tried harder X3 :P ))
She takes the note back and checks the signature, then she moved a stamp over and marked it, finally moving it into a tube and sending it though a magic pipe, moments later a new pipe appears as she opens it and moves two objects to White
"Your dorm key and map, keep these with you , any items you had transferred by mail have already been moved there"
She waves here hoof over a map of her own as a 3d layout of the campus appears
"Your dorms are here, and the current lesson is happening here, there may not be long left of the lesson so you're free to start at the next lesson if you wish, welcome to the academy, your done here so your free to leave "
She waves her hoof over the map and the image fades
"Unless you have any other enquiries"
She replied in the same monotone commanding voice though her words were spoken as if ignoring what was told to her
White stored the key and the map in his backpack as bowed gently to the mare.
((Dont worry ^-^))
"No, that's all what I needed to know, thank you for your time Mistress and have a nice day"
Walking back to the doors, he closed them slowly. Waving to Ryo.
"Im done here Mister Ryo, thanks for your guidance, whitout you, I bet I will be still wandering the halls, I think ill go to my dorm and unpack the flasks, the ingredients what need a special treatment and some of my materials, it was a pleasure to meet you"
Bowing again gently, he waited the reply.
((If I can't think of something Magic or interesting, I'll give and become a student and it'll be alright.
We've already got science. Hmmm, do we have a class of wonderful magical items?))
((Dont think so, ask Magus, I think he will suggest or put that class in somehow ^-^))
"That good officially a student now, well, I hope she showed you where things are roughly, that secretary, she gets the job done quickly but she can be cold only hears what she needs"
The door opens swiftly as the secretary stands there
"I can still hear you professor and I would prefer you not refer me to be cold"
She slams the door
Ryo stares blankly for a moment
"well I kind of deserved that one, alright you should get acquainted with your dorm, I would also suggest paying Doctor Kai a visit in his office, it should be marked on the map as medical room, just focus a bit of magic on it and it will show you where to go if you get lost it works for any room accesable to students" Ryo points at the door " Right then I had best get some work done" He laughs for a moment
((I dont think there is a magic items class some items may get covered in other subjects like Dark items in dark magic summoning items in summoning and magic floatys of kasun in swimming but there isn't a all encompassing class though enchanting sounds like a cool one to mix in))
White giggled in his insides at the situation what just happened.
"Farewell, till the next time we meet Mister Ryo, ill be sure to pay a visit to the Medic bay when I have time"
Bowing sightly, he started walking to the dorms, a bit worried about some ingredients what need very low temperatures or high ones to dont root or be useless.
((Well you've met your first teacher so now your free to do what you wish oh and yea you can probably guess who the doctor is player wise but regardless have fun here))
"Right I had best deal with the shard "
Ryo wonders back to his room
Hearing that the main swimming lesson was about to begin, Cloudy swims over to the group.
On the way she attempts swimming under water with the stroke she learnt last lesson, but finds she has to come up for air earlier than if she just floated under the surface.
((Yep,shadow and dark magic teacher, and im sure I will ^-^))
Arriving to the dorms and entering in his own, White started to unpack the chalk, the flaskes and the ingredients, setting an alchemic circle of ice and another one of heat, moving over them the delicated ingredients.
"Good, they didnt rooted...For now....im not sure about what I can do...Maybe my 1st step as a student is check the Medical Bay...I dont know how that will help me to control my inner power but I have nothing better to do..."
Saying that, he stored another chalk in a small pocket bag with the map and the dorm key, then walk out heading to the Medical Bay.
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There you go, you're both doing great! Just like that, it'll start to come naturally to you the more you swim.
Mage and Flare then tried maneuvering movements. They swam towards each other, on purpose, so they could maneuver out of the way before they slammed into each other.
Once again, so far so good. They hadn't actually hit each other. Well... not yet anyway...
(( X3 ))
"There you go! I think you get the hang of swimming now! I think you're both ready for us to move on to the new lesson for today." :)
Mage and Flare swam over to the instructor after hearing this.
"Alright then. But only if you think we're ready..." remarked Flare
"What is the next lesson anyway?" asked Mage, curious now
You know how to float and you know how to swim, isn't it obvious?
Teal swims into the deep end of the pool.
We're going to practice underwater swimming and if we have time, how to save a pony from drowning!
Kai is sat in his office filling in forms a beaker of water heating up with a Bunsen burner with several plant segments in it
Ryo enters his room the glowing shard floats of the ground a light blue aura eminates off of it
"hmm seems natural enough I'm surprised this is has been questioned best protect it"
Ryo prepares some magic several circles appearing bellow as chains form round the shard itself
"That should do it but best warn students not to touch"
Walking at his own peace, White enjoied the scenery outside the Academy windows, as kept walking to the Medical Bay.
"Mmmhh...I wonder how much time ill be here...Anyways..isnt like if I had anything to do" he mumbled to himself.
Finally, after more walking, he arrived to the Medical bay door.
"Mmmhh...I smell some herb compound, I wonder what kinda of tonic or medicine is being prepared"
After build up a bit of courage, he knocked the door.
"Excuse. I been appointed to visit the Medical Bay by Mister Ryo...I dont have the clue of why, but here im"
Kai looks over a bit confused about whats going on
"hmm Ryo appointed something... sounds odd for him to do something so formal but regardless your welcome to come in, I don't believe we have had the pleasure yet"
"My name is White Prism, im a new student here in the Academy, and Mister Ryo told me to pay a visit to the Medical Bay when had chance. They invited me for learn how to control my powers, learn more, as well maybe have something to do with my mastery of alchemy... A pleasure Mister....."
White looked at Kai whitout say anything more, since he didnt know his name.
"By the way Mister, if you add some processed ashes to that flask what you have in the burner, the quality will raise"
"ahh an alchemist I see why he sent you towards me, you see I hold quite an interest in that field, well considering my profession, I guess he assumed we would get along, I'm Dr Swift but everyone just calls me Kai"
Kai reduces the heat of the bunson a tad
" as for you ash theory, under normal circumstances that would be a accurate thing to assume, however in this case I'm using whitewood leaves which if put under a higher heat ratio caused by burning ashes would reduce the texture lowering the quality I'm afraid, in addition the flavour would be lost under the strong influence of the powder, though by the sugestion on ashes I pesume you have an assumption on what im working on here am I right"
((me not paying atention wrong text colour X3))
((Way to go ^-^! Hahaha x3 Dont worry, things like that happen everyday))
"I dont have an idea, but seems like some sort of medicine. Also, is not common ashes Dr Kai. You can use the refined and processed ice ash. Is a rare ingredient but it blend together whitout ruin any quality of the resulting liquid, and dont need an special preparation. With your permision ill show you"
White put out a flask and pass a bit of the liquid in Dr Kai flask to his own, then take out a bit of ice ash and drop it on the sustance. The sustance react by getting a bit shiny then returning to normality, but with a higher level of trasparency.
"Also this ash enchance the resistance to get a cold, but is just temporal, an abuse of use can lead to poisoning tougth."
(( :o wasnt expecting you to mess with it oh well makes it all the more fun ovO))
"Well Ice ash quite the rare substance though, I think now I may need to change the plans for this, not exactly the strongest ingredient to have in tea , considering its side effects"
Kai looks around his selves for a moment
"However with this change in constancy if I add the white wither herb and a pinch of river salt, it would make a potent endurance effect and hmm let's see ah yes basalic scale dust a single fragment of that should remove the side effects"Kai just thinks again
"but I may need to start making tea again but oh well"
((And in those moments your brain do....DUN...DUN...DUUUUUUN ovO!))
"You still have the whole flask since I just borrowed a bit of it Dr Kai"
White looked the flask in the burner what contained all the tea on it.
"Besides, unless you dont drink 4 flask of it you wont get poisoned"
"haha well that is true I guess, heh guess I got carried away in my own experimentation, epically when there's someone who actually holds genuine skills in the field, I have to keep up my part"
Kai moves over a tea pot that was on his desk to the side and moves it on the flame instead
"well now that some experimenting has been done care for some proper tea, this one is more a berry blend rather than a herbal one, but it has a sweeter taste to it I find"
Kai then removes the poors two cups from the teapot
"Though your Ice ash solution has given me an Idea for a anti venom solution Ive been thinking of"
"But you have to be careful, a wrong dosis will do totaly the opposite effect and is irreversible, leading to a definetly death, and thanks for the offering Dr Kai, ill take some tea"
Drawing a small circle of the size of a stool in the floor and writting the word chair, a chair appear and White sit down.
"I dont know when is the next class, oh well, hope I dont miss any of them by wander around at my own..."
"Quite its why its such a rare material because of its negative effects and the conditions in which its acquired , but the opposite applies as well, you see I'm going to be working soon on a anti dragon venom a highly potent one at that, I already obtained the sampling ingredients for it but, recreating it is no simple task"
Kai takes a sip of tea
"But regardless as to your lesson situation, there's a magic message system in this place which alerts all the students of when and where lessons are, though the schedule can be quite speratic due to some of the nature of some set lessons"
((alright im calling it soon so if you wish to continue RPing I would advise abandoning Kai since well its 3:30 in the morning here))
"Well, other solution is obtain dust rasped from a dragon scale, they have inmuity to their own poison. The scale have to be rasped with an onyx knife for obtain a better sample, after let the scale be heated sometime in a very hot zone. Is not that hard if you have some dragon friends, or find some kind ones. However, if the scale isnt heated and treathed like I described, the power of the dust wont be as good, leading to a poor quality reagent, what wont nullfy completly the poison of the dragons."
White sips on the tea too crossing his legs as ajust his glasses.
"Also, it have to be heated with an specific temperature for his maximun reagent power."
"Quite and even these labs have problems meeting the conditions needed the lab rooms can only go so far, but materials aren't a problem luckily I have my sources, however the problem isn't the solution itself"
Kai gets up and takes a few viles down
"I have the solutions, however through tests they have a short time effect and a low effect time, so I need a reactant agent to increase its duration without boosting its alternate effects"
((This feel like a Science class lol Also, hello Ryo ^-^))
"You tried with mothervine root? Is a reagent found in everfree forest, in the deppest part. The quality of this root make the effect last longer, or pretty much, indefinetly, being a useful reagent for medicine for cronical illness or disseases what need a daily dosis, replacing it for just one of them"
White draw a small circle of the size of a hoof in the table, writting summoning runes and writting inside "Recall", then the mothervine root appears, and the alchemic circle dissapears.
"This is truly a rare reagent since not many ponies dare to go that deep and get it. However, I have two teletrasportation circles ready to go when I wish for grab more. Besides, if sold in the market, it reach high prices due his rarity and due the absence of negative side effects...It will just taste a bit sour"
Kai looks rather inpresed
"I see your quite well prepared, I'm assuming you've done quite the high level of experimentation yourself, epically since with this it appears you get your materials yourself"
"Getting them by myself wasnt that hard, at last not with this alchemy talent of me. Anyways, the root is your Dr Kai, I have some more ingredients in an ice and heat alchemic circle in my room for dont let them root or screw the preparation. Nopony can tell you when you will need them"
White handled the root to the Dr then sat again on his chair, sipping again the tea.
"By the way, this tea is delicious"
((I guess it's about time i do something here again))
Nova walks around in the hallways of the academy. After a while of walking he stops at a quiet spot in the schoolyard.
(This seems like a good spot)
He takes a seat, closes his eyes and focuses mana to create a stream of mana around him.
"Thank you its a personal blend from berries collected on my last trip to the white wither woods, not exactly the most interesting of trips but it yielded some interesting finds"
Kai finishes his cup
"and as I've said before you seem quite prepared, then again I would expect no less, though its interesting to have somepony to talk scientific methodologies with at least in this field, normally conversations can be quite different"
His eyes remain closed and the stream becomes a sphere that surrounds him.
Ignis, Solumn, Ventus, Aqua.
4 Spheres appear and surround him. They are not big. They have the size of a tea cup.
Each one has an own color. Red, Brown, Green and Blue.
Tell me... where i do find them.
Nova's mana can be felt by experienced mages.
"Well, this was a good conversation, but I think I might walk around for get used to the Academy, and dont have to use that much the map. It was a pleasure Dr Kai"
White drawed a small alchemic circle in the chair, then writte inside return, making the chair turn back into the wood of the floor, storing the flask he took before out the backpack again inside it.
"If you need some reagent or ingredient I ever can use my circles and get some for you Dr Kai"
"Indeed I shall see you in the future and good luck with your lessons then"
3 More spheres appear. One is black, the other one is light blue and the last one is Violet.
Your names are... Tenebrea, Glacies, Tonitrus.
All 7 Spheres start to rotate around nova.
I understand who you are. I feel what you are.
Accept my contract so we can fight together.
The 3 new orbs glow. It seems like they respond to Nova's offer.
Heading off the Medical Bay and doing a polite bow to Dr Kai, White took off his map and checked it.
"Mmmhh...lets see....I came this way...And seems theres nothing to close..."
After think for a while he wandered around whitout purpouse but see the surroundings.
"Is the best I can do till I know to where I have to head..." he mumbered to himself.
((Wanna meet nova? He is at the schoolyard.))
6 Spheres approach nova and vanish as they get close. Only the violet sphere (Tonitrus) vanishes without approaching.
The mana sphere vanishes and Nova opens his eyes. They shine for a moment and then return to normal.
2 out of three. Not bad.
He closes his eyes and continues to meditate.
((Was planning to, right now wander is all I can do))
Getting closer to the middle of the academy, White looked at the Towers and checked the map.
"Seems those are the towers where the teachers will giving us lessons maybe...Mmmmhhh...they folloow the perimetre so I can reach them easily from everywhere..."
Storing again the map, White started wandering again till notice another pony in meditation pose, whitout say anything for dont bother him.
"Sounds... challenging..." remarked Flare, beginning to worry again. Mage tried to console her by patting her on her back, which only made Flare blush.
"Let's just try our best. That's all we can do anyway..." remarked Mage
"Yeah... you're right..." commented Flare, attempting to cheer up.
Nova's ears turn a bit. With a spell, he summons a ghost hawk.
It is a transparent, white creature with blue eyes.
It flies over to a pony that is within range and lands in front of (him?)
The hawk looks with his blue eyes at the pony.
"Interesting, a spiritual pet linked to a pony"
After examine it a bit more,he bowed sightly to the hawk then to the other pony, knowing it was a sort of awareness within the meditation.
"I guess that's what you call a familiar..."
A very good guess my friend.
The hawk suddenly began to spoke.
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"Sounds... challenging..." remarked Flare, beginning to worry again. Mage tried to console her by patting her on her back, which only made Flare blush.
"Let's just try our best. That's all we can do anyway..." remarked Mage
"Yeah... you're right..." commented Flare, attempting to cheer up.
Well it is a bit hard, I had to learn fast the first time. I was gonna drown if I didn't.
Anyways first you know that when your lungs are full of air you float to the top slowly. To keep from floating to the surface you need to slowly exhale under the water, that way you still have some air but you won't float to the surface so quickly. You'll be fighting buoyancy. Once you've exhaled a bit you need to push yourself through the water, use your forehooves to metaphorically pull open a curtain door and throw it behind you. Your back hooves should either be thrusting out straight together or moving up and down one after the other. Lets just try not floating up first, shall we? Don't worry I'll pull you up if you need.
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"Sounds... challenging..." remarked Flare, beginning to worry again. Mage tried to console her by patting her on her back, which only made Flare blush.
"Let's just try our best. That's all we can do anyway..." remarked Mage
"Yeah... you're right..." commented Flare, attempting to cheer up.
Well it is a bit hard, I had to learn fast the first time. I was gonna drown if I didn't.
Anyways first you know that when your lungs are full of air you float to the top slowly. To keep from floating to the surface you need to slowly exhale under the water, that way you still have some air but you won't float to the surface so quickly. You'll be fighting buoyancy. Once you've exhaled a bit you need to push yourself through the water, use your forehooves to metaphorically pull open a curtain door and throw it behind you. Your back hooves should either be thrusting out straight together or moving up and down one after the other. Lets just try not floating up first, shall we? Don't worry I'll pull you up if you need.
"Wow... that's... actually pretty complicated..." remarked Mage
"Yeah... I um... I don't know if we'll be able to do this quite as quickly as we did everything else..." warned Flare
"I see you can use this familiar for something more what spot or explore, at las tpiritual ones. Heard about inteligent ones, but never what the summoner is able to speak trought them"
White looked with renewed curiousity the hawk.
Nova smiles and stops his meditation. He walks to his hawk and as he is close enough the hawk jumps on his back.
You are good when it comes to Analyzing.
My name is Lusterless Nova. I am the teacher for illusion and summoning magic. Just call me Nova.
A pleasure to meet you.
"My name is White Prism, I been invited here to learn to control the power within me. Also I think it maybe can be related to my alchemy mastery. A plesure to meet you too Nova"
White do again a sighty bow to Nova.
"Im just exploring the Academy for dont get lost once I need to reach the classes, or other places....This place is huge...I hope I didnt bothered or interrupt you"
Don't worry. I was done with the most important part and if i want i can meditate anytime.
More importantly: Exploring the academy is a good idea. You can rely on your map but it's better to learn it through exploring.
Wanna have some company?
"If you have time and nothing better to do ill gladly accept the offer Mister Nova. Mister Ryo showed me the secretary, and then I spent some time in the Medical Bay with the Dr Kai. Also I saw what I can reach any tower by just walking in circles around the academy inner perimetre"
White drawed a small alchemic circle making appear a glass of water and drinking it, then the glass dissapears.
"Sorry, after that much walking I was kinda thirsty"
Interesting. If i am not mistaken you just used the sand in the ground and the water in the air.
Good to see that we have some experienced mages here.
If you want i can show you around. Since you are thirsty how about the cafeteria?
After that we should visit the Academy Store. In case you need ingredients there is no better place around here unless you have contacts.
Oh and no need to call me "mister". Nova is just fine.
"It will be nice to have a tour around, since seems the guards just do that...Guard. And I get my own materials..unless you mean other kinda of materials what arent for alchemy Mist..Nova. And it was just an alchemic circle for transmute a bit of the elemts around for make glass and water, tought I could also summon one. The result at the end is the same tought the summoning one will need a bit modification in the runes and writte what I want on it"
White stored the chalk again in the small pouch as the circle dissapears.
I see. My knowledge about alchemy is limited. I only know the process where materials are taken apart and reformed.
Let's get moving shall we?
Nova leads the way.
"Im right behind you. So, you have an idea of what class will be starting after the swimming one? Ryo told me they were on class but I dont think what getting inside when is on halfway or about to end will be polite and im really curious about"
White followed Nova at his peace as adjusted his small pouch around his neck and arm.
It will start soon. Just make sure you are in time for next class.
After a while of walking they reach the cafeteria. A large variety of dishes, fruits and vegetables can be bought for cheap prices.
Go ahead. The first meal is on me.
"Thanks...Lets see...."
After look for a While, prism took some carrots, lettuce and few apples with apple juice for drink.
"I think this is enought, and I doubt ill be late, unless im not notified or I lose the map for now"
True.
Nova takes a soup for himself and pays for the meals.
He takes a seat at one of the tables.
This is usually the part where i ask why you are here. But i already know that.
Would you mind to explain what you mean with "the power within you"?
"Well, seems I have so much raw magic inside me, that much wha tsometimes it can go a bit out control. As example, I came to the academy using the teletrasportation spell, but seems my magic got a bit out control and ended teleporting and alchemic desk and a bookshelf with me almost falling on the guards"
White sat next Nova and start to eat, as give tiny sips to the juice.
Nova started eating his soup as Prism started talking, but he almost spilled some as he heard it.
Wait... Seriously? You are the third pony i know with that problem.
If you want i can teach you a special spell to control that power.
"That will be good, I rely more in the alchemy what in my magic for the purpouse of dont hurt anypony with out control magic. Still the alchemy require magic but not like everypony use it..."
White finished an apple with a lettuce leaf as sipped again the apple juice.
"I dont think im powerful, just what there's too much magic inside me"
Your power has potential. Whenever it is big or not has yet to be revealed.
Nova finished his soup.
Next would have been the academy store but i want to teach you something. Let's go to my teaching room.
I will show you a spell to use that amount of mana and keep it in control.
White ate the rest of the food as drank the juice.
"Well, I dont care power as long I dont hurt other ponies and can help them with my alchemy. So im right behind you"
How or if you use it is up to you. I'll just show you how to control it.
Let's get moving.
Nova summons a ghost hawk to take care of his plate.
((timeskip until we get there? Oh and mind if i ask what time it is for you?))
((GTM +1, 2:43 here on spain, but im going to stick till the 4 am, my tutor is sick so we lost 2 weeks of classes with her(including tomorrow), so instead wake at 7 I wake at 10 and half and sure))
White turned the plate back to the desk then followed Nova.
((Great. I am from germany. Our timezones are the same :D))
Nova and Prism arrive at nova's teaching room.
It looks like a regular classroom, except for the fact that everything is plain white. The desks, seats, and even the walls and ceilings.
((Nice ^-^))
"Beautiful classroom, I like it"
White took a look at the class as nodded to himself.
"How much ponies are studing in this Academy? Is huge, but we barely found anyone"
I don't know to be honest. I was on vacation for a few weeks.
Anyway.
First of all i will demonstrate it. Remember that i said that you are the third with this problem? I am one too.
Nova uses his magic to put the desks and chairs aside.
Take a seat if you want and watch carefully.
"I see, so you speak from an experience"
White sat on a chair and stared Nova, focused on see and process the information what he was going to see.
"Im ready when you are Nova"
When your magic becomes stronger then you, i refer to it as "burst". Burst is a state that is without a doubt powerful, but dangerous at the same time.
Some are born with the natural ability to control a burst. But what about those without that ability like you and me?
It took me a few years to find out what causes the loss of control and find a way to fix it. Now listen very carefully:
The reason why we can't control it is that our mind can't handle so much power.
Imagine that our mind has a steering wheel. It is small but it controls our usual power good enough. But if we activate a burst the steering wheel can't handle it anymore.
The trick would be to make the wheel bigger. And for this i developed this.
Nova activates a Burst on purpose. His Iris starts to shine and his mana flows out of his body. It is easy to see that he struggles to stay in control.
Now. Burst Stream!
He forms some of the mana to a sphere that surrounds him. After a moment the sphere resonates with the mana and sends the mana in and out of the body. It looks like a steam that flows in and out of him.
That's much better. Right now i have full control of that power.
By allowing the mana to flow out and return to me i increase the steering wheels size. This sphere is now my steering wheel.
The burst ends and the mana fades away.
"Mmmhh...I see....Lemme try...But ill use one of my circles for the focus and amplification of the magic channeling...Hope this dont end bad"
White took off the chalk and drawed two small odd looking circles in his hoofs, then a plain circle in the floor stepping on it.
"Usually, I can make the circles with magic, but using the chalk is for security...Until I dont manage to master what you showed me, I doubt ill hang with much"
White closed his eyes, diving inside his soul...then suddenly, his body start glowing in a light green light and opened his eyes with a serious and sharp penetrating sight, making the floor around the circle crack a bit,then deep breathe focusing the magic trought the circle and his body, then trought his body to his horn, repeating the cicle of exchanging energy, till the magic flow between his body and his horn in harmony, making a rumble sound but whitout make cracks or little tremors anymore. Finally, the magic get dispelled and White start breathing a bit tired and sweating sameway.
"How it was? My body is kidna tired...I felt too much power...and luckly...the circles contained and focused it whitin this area"
That was very good. Even though this spell manages to control a dangerous state, it is ridiculously easy to learn. And i would be worried if you wouldn't feel exhausted. That would mean you would need to visit Doctor Kai.
Take a seat for now.
How did you feel when you felt the stream?
"It felt like I had too many power on my hoofs how for use it whitout care, at last when trying powerful spells, but what was under my control, exhanging the energy in a cicle between my soul and my horn. Now I can channel all the magic to the circles and create even more things with them. Beside for transumte or summon things, the alchemic circles can be used to hide youself, cast even more powerful spell or just cast them faster as well heal the wonds of the ponies or their sickness till certain degree, they are very useful"
White sat down again as drawed the small circle fo the glass of water and drank it.
"If I didnt drawed those circles of contention and focusing I dont know what could happen"
In that case i would have used my Burst Stream to take control of yours.
I would have merged it with mine to allow you more control.
Even without a circle you can use the Burst stream to at least end a burst. That's what it was made for.
((Going to sleep, goodnight ^-^))
"I see, so now, what we can do? It dont seems like the next class is starting soon..Oh right the shop, silly me"
White do a soft facehoof as stand up.
"Or you want to take me anywhere else?"
((Good night))
One last thing about the Burst stream. It does have a catch. Creating the flow puts a strain on your body. If you use it too long you will pass out. Even i can use it for just 2 minutes before loosing consciousness.
I can't think of anywhere. Once we get there you should buy a potion to recover faster but that's up to you.
Nova opens the door of his classroom and leads the way to the academy shop.
Ursa Pines took a deep breath as she stared at the building in front of her. "Oh boy..." she said with a heavy exhale. She felt a hoof on her maroon shoulder as she turn to look at the owner of this navy blue hoof. She saw her godmother and professor of astronomy, Starrlette Orion. "Don't worry, you earned your place here. I'm proud of you." she smiled as she told her this. Ursa smiled slightly. "Thanks. As long as nopony makes fun of my name or my age or my size or my nerd-ness..." she shook her head. "Never mind. I'll be fine." she said confidently. Using her magic, she pulled out a leather-bound book with a golden six-fingered monkey-like hand and a '3' in the center. "Well, may as well finish this book. I'll see ya in class." she said, adjusting her blue pine tree ball cap sitting atop her messy, short brown mane and her dark navy blue-black vest before sauntering off into the university grounds to find a peaceful place to read. Starrlette chuckled. "That filly. Always reading that book." she said with a head shake and a sigh, before entering the school grounds herself to find her new astronomy classroom.
"So what kinda of stuff the sell on the shop? And dont worry, im able to create even better potions or medicines of what a store can sell. Also, I feel almost fine right now"
White followed Nova as stored the chalk before leave.
Well if you say so. But don't hesitate to let Dr. Kai know when you feel sick.
I always buy various flowers and herbs from the store for sleep potions. They also have metals and substances from various creatures.
Cloudy submerges herself, trying not to float to the surface. She sinks to the bottom of the pool and bounces of the tiles back towards the surface.
When she emerges from the water she catches her breath, exhales and tries staying underwater again.
The instructor wasn't saying anything, so, Mage and Flare just simply tried doing it.
They both exhaled, eventually going underwater, and attempted to stay underwater and swim underwater. Unfortunately, they weren't able to stay underwater for as long as they first did.
They were both only able to stay underwater and swim for about five to ten seconds before they ended up inhaling and coming above the water. They kept this up for awhile, and eventually, had to take a short break.
"Man!! This is harder than you made it sound!!" stated Mage as he tried to catch his breath
"Yeah... but... I guess we just need to keep practicing... right?" asked Flare as she attempted to catch her breath as well.
"I feel alright already, im used to get extenuation from hunting, collecting, gathering, and crating materials as well use the magic indirectly in the alchemy, this was just a little exercice...Also...I will tell you something Nova"
White stopped in a middle of a hallway with a mosaic of a heart with the colors of the 6 Mane.
"I can make trought alchemy 2 crystals now what I saw the process of the spell, one for me and one for you, what let us use the mana burst whitout get tired and for all the time we want, tought, I will only make your if you promise it wont be used as an evil tool for your own desires but for help other ponies or protect them"
White looked with a very serious face to Nova, piercing his eyes with a stare, as well awaiting patiently an ansenwer, knowing the information wasnt fast of process.
Nova thinks about Prism's words for a while. He thought about the possibilities he could have if he wouldn't be exhausted after using a burst.
He turns to Prism as he starts to talk.
I have always fought for the people i cared for, and i plan to do so in the future. I use my powers the way they should be.
So that's why i reject your offer.
"This is how you powers should be, stable, under control, and at their max power, but if is what you want I wont try to convice you. Still I will make one for you and one for me, in case you need it someday, nopony can tell what is coming or if we will be under a great threat. In that case, we cant lose the control and hurt somepony"
White shrugged as took out a paper sheet and a pencil, drawing on it.
"Want to see this? Im the only pony what can do such a labor like the one what im going to do here, also, I give you a warning, there's no problem in use the crystal im going to hand you, is your choice to dont, but at the moment your heart feel evil, your going to be destroyed. But seeing your saying the truth there wont be anyproblems, thast why I trust you Nova, that how for show you this and even propose what I said"
White keep drawing a bit concentraded very complex patterns, but at the same time, with beautiful traces.
That's exactly why i don't want it.
Power corrupts the heart. A corrupt heart leads to despair and thus to the suffering of others. I've traveled the world and have seen this often enough.
I do respect my powers but i also fear to let them control me.
I'm sorry but i will not take your gift.
"This power dont corrupt, is your own power, you desire none but good deeds, so unless your influencied, it can do nothing but server the good and the needed. And still if you dont take it, ill have it stored. The good thing of this process is what only the owner of the soul can use it, meaning what no one but the one I want can use them and get a bound and a link like you and your familiar"
White sat down as keep drawing, then trash the sheet and take other one out.
"The only power to corrupt is the power what dont come for a good heart, a power what dont care about other but themself, a power what ignore those what are on need, a power what dont desire good deeds..."
White stopped for a moment with a lost sight as shivered, with a terrified expresion dor a moment, the nreturned to his normal face.
"Belive me...Dont ask what I remembered but if I told you, you will be afraid of me, tought that barely happen..."
You are the student of this academy. This is the only thing that prevents me from speaking more serious.
Find somepony else to show you around.
Nova turns around and leaves Prism behind. He seems to have gotten in a kind of bad mood.
"I see not everyone is ready for the responsibility of do the right whitout go out control"
White shruged as draw finally the alchemic circle, then focused his magic, creating two crystals, one with green tonalities and other blue.
[IMG]http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z457/Zeroshen/Crystals_zpsbce74c3f.png[/img]
"This crystal are mean for help people whitout the fear of hurt them....Mabe he didnt understood well for what they was..."
After create the crystals, he attached a cord to his and weared it as neackle, as well storing the blue crystal in his pouch.
"Oh well...Now lets see...The shop is there....I'll walk the perimetre for see what's in there"
After look at the map and store it, White started to walk away slowly contemplating everything in his way. For a moment, a strange reflection appeared in Prism eyes...
"....Im not going to let you to get out control...Do you hear me....other Prism? At the moment you try to do something both will die...Im not going to let you hurt anypony anymore nor do the wrong"
The reflection dissapeared as Prims sighed.
"hmm strainge why is the shard reacting, did somthing happen no cant be, It has to be part of the seal thats it right, leaving it alone now"
Ryo walks out his room staring back at the now binded and covered crystal
"Rright to Kia then im late as it is"
Ryo heads down through the corridors
After walk for few hours, Prism was close one of the towers.
"This place is too huge....Im used to endure and walk for gather material but this is different.."
Using the water glass circle, and sitting down for drink it, he contempled the tower.
"Seems tall....I wonder till where it reach...And I hope the stairs dont have countless steps....Maybe an elevator?..."
Sighing for the posibility of a long climbing, he kept drinking water as poked the crystal on his neck.
"This will let me help ponies whitout be afraid of hurt them or whitout go out control...Silly me, I should stop talking alone with myself..."
((Hey terribly sorry for just vanishing for about...8 or 9 days....windows 7 was crashing so I had to get it fixed. My computer performs better than when I unboxed it though! :D))
[glow=darkgreen,2,300]((Welcome back ^-^ And nice ovO))[/glow]
((It wasn't a problem, I was asleep most of the time I normally post in.))
Cloudy continues to try and resist the effects of buoyancy, with varied results between each attempt. She is slowly getting the hang of remaining under water for as long as her breath allows, but now and then she floats to the surface when she could have stayed under longer.
Ryo heads up and meets Kai
"Hey Ryo.... whats wrong you look pale"
"im fine just need some air, that delivery did a toal on my senses"
"Alright heh we have some catching upto do considering you sent one of the students to me"
"ah Prism yes he seems an interesting fellow, should be interesting to see him in class"
Kai and Ryo both head out to the courtyard and sit down and just continue to chat away
Quote from: LostSanity on 2013 Jan 26, 23:08:50
The instructor wasn't saying anything, so, Mage and Flare just simply tried doing it.
They both exhaled, eventually going underwater, and attempted to stay underwater and swim underwater. Unfortunately, they weren't able to stay underwater for as long as they first did.
They were both only able to stay underwater and swim for about five to ten seconds before they ended up inhaling and coming above the water. They kept this up for awhile, and eventually, had to take a short break.
"Man!! This is harder than you made it sound!!" stated Mage as he tried to catch his breath
"Yeah... but... I guess we just need to keep practicing... right?" asked Flare as she attempted to catch her breath as well.
Yeah, just keep practicing! Trust me, this'll help a lot in a situation where you sink under the water.
Take a break if you need it, it's only class.
After observe the tower for a while more Prism headed to the swimming class with the map out, for have a peek to his class mates.
"I wonder how they are...I hope they dont try to touch me..."
Storing the map Prism took out an apple and ate it as kept walking.
Nova can be seen flying in the air on the back of a giant ghost bird. He flies in circles while Nova sits on his back.
Prism looks up as see Nova flying around the academy in circles.
"...I wont question how he can stand into a non physical familiar since I dont understand it, and I know nothing.."
Shruging, he kept walking to the pool area as mumbled again.
"I really need to stop talking to msyelf for real...I think what im used to since I been alone ever..."
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2013 Jan 29, 09:34:46
Quote from: LostSanity on 2013 Jan 26, 23:08:50
The instructor wasn't saying anything, so, Mage and Flare just simply tried doing it.
They both exhaled, eventually going underwater, and attempted to stay underwater and swim underwater. Unfortunately, they weren't able to stay underwater for as long as they first did.
They were both only able to stay underwater and swim for about five to ten seconds before they ended up inhaling and coming above the water. They kept this up for awhile, and eventually, had to take a short break.
"Man!! This is harder than you made it sound!!" stated Mage as he tried to catch his breath
"Yeah... but... I guess we just need to keep practicing... right?" asked Flare as she attempted to catch her breath as well.
Yeah, just keep practicing! Trust me, this'll help a lot in a situation where you sink under the water.
Take a break if you need it, it's only class.
Mage and Flare continued to practice.
Eventually, after awhile, they were beginning to get the hang of swimming underwater and were
both able to stay and swim underwater for about 20 seconds before they had to come up for some air.
After a while, Prism reached the door what seemed to be the pool room.
"Mmmhh...I heard sounds, Ryo told me they was on class so maybe I just should peek from here in the door..."
Prism opened sightly the door and peeked inside watching the class.
Teal swims over to Flare and Mage with some white&blue mini inner tube floats and gives them to the two.
That's good! Looks about 20 seconds, that's impressive!
((Want to end class or continue a while longer?))
Starr continued to walk the school's outer grounds and somehow managed to relocate Ursa, who had climbed a tree to read her book in peace. "Ursa!"
Ursa looked up from her book. "Hm? Oh, hey Auntie Starr." She said. While Starr and Ursa weren't blood related, and while Starr was Ursa's godmother, Ursa had a habit of calling her 'Auntie'.
Starr looked at her godchild. "How did you eve- Never mind..." She paused as her ears twitched. Because of her father's samurai training passed on to her, she was able to hear the faintest sounds of echo-y splashing. A small smile tugged at her lips. "Uh, Ursie, I think there's a swimming class going on right now. There's a chance you may be late for class."
Ursa jerked her head up. "WHAT?! She hopped down from the tree, shoving her book in her vest while running to the impressive building. She burst inside and looked for a map of the grounds. Locating it, she sprinted to the pool room, neglecting to notice White Prism until the last second, skidding past him. "Oh Celestia, I'm so sorry!" The twelve year old said.
Teal looks over to filly outside the pool who rushed into the room.
um...it's okay, are you new?
Teal swims to the side of the pool and climbs out, shakes himself dry as he can and walks over to Ursa.
I'm Teal, the swimming teacher. Who are you?
Around the pool's edge stretching out about 8 feet out are mats placed down so ponies don't risk slipping on the wood floor. There's life vests on one rack and towels on another. The room has no AC running, the windows are open to let in warmth from outside.
Ursa blushed at her sudden and unannounced entrance, flushing her maroon cheeks bright red. "I'm Ursa. Ursa Pines. My godmother is the new astronomy professor here and she helped me get an early scholarship."
She looks at the pool, somewhat nervously. "Uh, I've only been swimming once, and I'm not that good at it. I hope that won't pose any problems."
Teal smiles at Ursa.
It shouldn't be a problem, after all you're here to learn how to swim. ^-^
I'll have to meet the new astronomy teacher sometime. Are you comfortable in the water or...are you nervous about it?
Ursa smiled back. "I'm a little nervous, but I can try." she said, a small sliver of uncertainty mixed with excitement in her voice.
Come on, just step into the shallow end and get used to the water. ^-^
Teal walks over to the pool and uses the steps to get into the pool in the shallow end.
Ursa complies, taking off her hat and vest and stuffing her book under her clothes, before making her way to the pool steps and slowly making her way into the water. The cold sends a shiver down her spine, but besides the shake, she doesn't react any further and treads over to Teal.
How'ya feeling? Teal asks Ursa.
"Cold and wet." She said jokingly. "But otherwise okay."
What do you know about swimming? Do you know how to swim?
"I know the dog paddle, Dead Man's Float, and ...that's about it." Ursa says.
Well at least you can swim and float. x3
You know having air in your lungs makes you float?
"Oh, explains why I had so much trouble at first." She said.
[Imma hit he sack... Read Rainbow Factory recently, so I wanna get an early start on sleep, or else I'll be up all night. >.<]
Cloudy Zenith practices swimming around underwater, still having to surface for air after 20 seconds or so.
She assumes a stroke where she paddles her rear hooves and sweeps her front legs round to her sides, moving her through the water in sudden darting bursts. Between the bursts she move slowly through the water carried by momentum and the paddling of her rear hooves.
Finding it better if she kicks her rear legs rather than just using her hooves, she changes her swimming style again.
After watch the filly rush inside the class and the other pony what he assumed was a teacher, Prism stoped peeking at the door and stored the map.
"Well, seems I wasnt wrong after all"
Quote from: LadyDippingSauce on 2013 Jan 30, 01:28:58
"Oh, explains why I had so much trouble at first." She said.
[Imma hit he sack... Read Rainbow Factory recently, so I wanna get an early start on sleep, or else I'll be up all night. >.<]
Just remember that, you won't sick as long you have air. If you keep practicing you'll be able to swim like miss Cloudy. Teal points to Cloudy Zenith.
Now, how long can you hold your breath? Do you know?
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2013 Jan 29, 19:54:11
Teal swims over to Flare and Mage with some white&blue mini inner tube floats and gives them to the two.
That's good! Looks about 20 seconds, that's impressive!
((Want to end class or continue a while longer?))
Mage and Flare take the tubes and just float on them around the pool relaxing, taking a break. Besides... the instructor was busy helping somepony else who just burst into the gymnasium anyway.
Prism kept watching the class as still was outside, not out the sight but not clearly detectable eitherway, observing the ponies and the teacher.
Mage and Flare got out of the pool and found towels and began to dry off. They would practice swimming some more the next time the swimming class was held.
((Just trying to prevent this from dying :P ))
((Yeah I should move on, this other person just came in and never came back. Quite rude, not making sure they have time. >:/ ))
Teal gets out and gets the other students towel.
I hope you all had fun today. :)
Cloudy Zenith dries herself off and retrieves her bag from the locker.
"Yes Teal, I enjoyed practicing my strokes. Is the pool open when it isn't in use for lessons?"
She asks the instructor while considering practicing in her own time.
oh yes of course! I just ask that if you do you-you seen that little yellow light by the door to the gym? Turn that on if you come in here for any practice or play so ponies know you're in here.
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2013 Feb 04, 18:22:50
((Yeah I should move on, this other person just came in and never came back. Quite rude, not making sure they have time. >:/ ))
Teal gets out and gets the other students towel.
I hope you all had fun today. :)
"Yes we did" replied Mage
"Hopefully we'll do better next time..." added Flare.
With that, Flare and Mage left the gymnasium and began to head back to Mage's dorm to see if they had received a response from their friends at their other school yet...
"Okay Teal, I'll be sure to remember to turn on the light. Bye!" Cloudy heads out of the gym and begins to walk back to her room.
Now that the lesson is over her mind drifts back to the alembic in her room.
"Practicing something sure does make it easier to remember than just reading about it."
She mutters to herself, drawing the conclusion for both swimming and her experiment.
Prism saw everyone leaving and felt unpresencied, but since he wasnt too social he didnt tried to engage a conversation or to be noticed, so he took off the map again.
"Well, this was the pool and I already know my way....Maybe I should try to head to every class and know where im going?"
Prism started to walk way distracted in his toughts.
((Anything with new classes yet?))
[glow=darkgreen,2,300]((So far nothing been spoke I think :P Seems the next class will be by Magus as the poll shows))[/glow]
((Yeah, well, Items Class might be opened or not. And the poll might be outdated? But from the results, I guess that's it.))
((So, Items class or Inter-Magical Forces? That would be my class, by the way. And apologies for not getting tems class up x3))
Dr. Feather Scroll smiled to himself as he walked briskly down the halls of the Tower of Magic towards the laboratories. Today was a two-part class, with experimentation first and then a lecture afterwards. He hoped the students did as he said the first class and taken a look at the textbooks. Of course, he understood if they felt a bit overwhelmed by the amount of material to cover the previous class, but such were introductions. So long as they paid attention and did their work, they should do fine.
Without needing any keys, the stallion walked through the magic door of the laboratory, which was intangible to those who belonged inside. It appeared everything was in order; he would have to thank the previous professor for having used the cleaning spell on the tables. With a quick glow of magic, cabinets opened, and materials began flying out onto each laboratory bench: chalk, rune-stones, wires, notecards, scratch paper, abaci for calculations, and all manner of various magitronic equipment for testing spell field strengths and magical potential.
Simultaneously, a piece of chalk floated up to the blackboard at the front of the room, writing out the six Scroll Equations and various fundamental equations the students might need for the day's project.
It was about an hour before class, and the more enthusiastic of students would be filtering in about now.
Mage's map vibrated once more.
"Huh? Already?! But we just finished a class!!" complained Flare
"This is definitely... strange. That's for sure. But just try to relax. The response from the others isn't going to grow legs and run away if that's what you're concerned about..." remarked Mage. Flare just blushed, slightly embarrassed again.
"Right..." remarked Flare.
With that out of the way... Flare and Mage took out their maps and began making their way to the next class...
((Yeah. That was fast. :I ))
Prism noticed something weird on his map, glowing a bit and marking a spot with an X.
"Maybe this is the thing they mentioned to me about new classes starting?...."
After a quick look, he noticed what the place was close, then headed to it.
"I wonder how this class will be like...."
Teal exits the gym dry and carrying all the used towels. He takes them to the laundry to be washed, then proceeds to the cafe for lunch. Arriving, he gets some warm soup and a grilled cheese, then takes his dish to a table.
Some of the more dedicated students entered the room early, giving their kind regards to the professor and helping set things up. The researcher was impressed and pleased to see a few of these bright minds already recognized the equipment and the purpose of the lab, having read ahead in the textbook.
Several minutes pass as chairs and tables are moved around, diagrams written on the boards and lights adjusted to make things easier for the students to see the small spells they would be performing.
Feather went back to the desk at the front and checked off some of these helpers on the roster, making a note to himself to give some extra credit when possible.
Noy meandered into the cafeteria. His last class ((none of you were invited)), was less than successful. [glow=black,2,300]" 'What do you mean there's more to magic than fancy spells or degrees?' "[/glow] He mumbled sarcastically. He headed over and order some cheese pizza, and a tall glass of apple cider (non-alcoholic). Then proceeded to find a place to sit.
Prism arrived and looked both at the door and at the map.
"This seems like the right place...."
Storing the map, Prism walked inside slowly as looked around, searching for a lone desk wha tdont make him to outstand too much, as did a small bow to the teacher as greeting before sit down. Watching what other ponies had a book, he shruged, since had nothing but his chalks and the map. He will manage to do something.
The professor looked up from his desk and smiled as the pony walked in.
"Hello there. Here for Inter-Magical Forces and Magitronics? If you need a textbook, just ask."
"Yes and yes, I arrived today and I dont think I have the required materials, so ill accept kindly that offer"
Prism nodded as bowed again a bit in gratitude.
Mage and Flare arrived at the classroom and noticed the impressive setup. They were awestruck by it and were speechless, but, quickly shook it off.
They noticed that most of the other ponies had a book.
Neither one of them had something like that. Luckily... they overheard something...
Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2013 Feb 07, 15:40:02
The professor looked up from his desk and smiled as the pony walked in.
"Hello there. Here for Inter-Magical Forces and Magitronics? If you need a textbook, just ask."
"Me and my friend need one too. This our first time in this specific class by the way..." informed Mage as he waited for a response from the instructor...
Quote from: Ründo on 2013 Feb 07, 12:57:16
Noy meandered into the cafeteria. His last class ((none of you were invited)), was less than successful. [glow=black,2,300]" 'What do you mean there's more to magic than fancy spells or degrees?' "[/glow] He mumbled sarcastically. He headed over and order some cheese pizza, and a tall glass of apple cider (non-alcoholic). Then proceeded to find a place to sit.
Teal spots Noy in the midst of eating his sandwich and waves to him.
Noy! Over here!
Quote from: White Prism on 2013 Feb 07, 16:28:22
"Yes and yes, I arrived today and I dont think I have the required materials, so ill accept kindly that offer"
Prism nodded as bowed again a bit in gratitude.
Quote from: LostSanity on 2013 Feb 07, 18:13:09
Mage and Flare arrived at the classroom and noticed the impressive setup. They were awestruck by it and were speechless, but, quickly shook it off.
They noticed that most of the other ponies had a book. Neither one of them had something like that. Luckily... they overheard something...
Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2013 Feb 07, 15:40:02
The professor looked up from his desk and smiled as the pony walked in.
"Hello there. Here for Inter-Magical Forces and Magitronics? If you need a textbook, just ask."
"Me and my friend need one too. This our first time in this specific class by the way..." informed Mage as he waited for a response from the instructor...
The professor smiled cheerfully. "
Of course. I happen to have a few copies here, if you'll wait a moment."
He reaches into a folder and withdraws some pieces of paper which seem normal at first glance, but suddenly appear to be actual books that are bigger on the inside, fitting thousands of pages in a thin sheet easily rolled up and carried, light and simple to use.
"
I hope all of you can skim through the first and second chapters to acquaint yourself with some of the terminology we'll be using today in the lab; please feel free to ask if you need clarification on anything. I'm here to help you learn. Oh, and there are writing utensils, scratch paper and other items at each lab bench; feel free to use them as needed."
Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2013 Feb 07, 21:23:39
Quote from: White Prism on 2013 Feb 07, 16:28:22
"Yes and yes, I arrived today and I dont think I have the required materials, so ill accept kindly that offer"
Prism nodded as bowed again a bit in gratitude.
Quote from: LostSanity on 2013 Feb 07, 18:13:09
Mage and Flare arrived at the classroom and noticed the impressive setup. They were awestruck by it and were speechless, but, quickly shook it off.
They noticed that most of the other ponies had a book. Neither one of them had something like that. Luckily... they overheard something...
Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2013 Feb 07, 15:40:02
The professor looked up from his desk and smiled as the pony walked in.
"Hello there. Here for Inter-Magical Forces and Magitronics? If you need a textbook, just ask."
"Me and my friend need one too. This our first time in this specific class by the way..." informed Mage as he waited for a response from the instructor...
The professor smiled cheerfully. "Of course. I happen to have a few copies here, if you'll wait a moment."
He reaches into a folder and withdraws some pieces of paper which seem normal at first glance, but suddenly appear to be actual books that are bigger on the inside, fitting thousands of pages in a thin sheet easily rolled up and carried, light and simple to use.
"I hope all of you can skim through the first and second chapters to acquaint yourself with some of the terminology we'll be using today in the lab; please feel free to ask if you need clarification on anything. I'm here to help you learn. Oh, and there are writing utensils, scratch paper and other items at each lab bench; feel free to use them as needed."
Mage and Flare simply nod and quickly find a lab bench to sit at. After organizing their areas, they go ahead and attempt to read through the first two chapters as quickly, yet as efficiently, as they can.
Prism used the chalk for draw few small circles, making appear all the materials what he tought they was going to use, as well, started to read quick the chapters for have an understanding of what was going to happen in the class.
Cloudy rushes into the classroom and takes a seat by one of the sets of apparatus.
"Sorry about the rushed entrance sir, I thought I might be running late." She sheepishly apologizes to Dr. Feather Scroll.
She retrieves the textbook she obtained in the last magitronics class, along with her own pad of paper (with annotations creeping onto the cover) and writing implements.
Quote from: Voidwalker on 2013 Feb 08, 04:40:41
Cloudy rushes into the classroom and takes a seat by one of the sets of apparatus.
"Sorry about the rushed entrance sir, I thought I might be running late." She sheepishly apologizes to Dr. Feather Scroll.
She retrieves the textbook she obtained in the last magitronics class, along with her own pad of paper (with annotations creeping onto the cover) and writing implements.
Feather smiles as Cloudy enters. "
No, no, still a bit of time before class. How was the homework and the reading? Any questions about the problems or the new material?"
It was about fifteen minutes before class, and most of the students had entered; a few stragglers would wait till the last minute to try popping in.
Shard walks into class. He takes a seat on the back.
Mage and Flare had finished reading the chapters and just sort of hoped they would understand what was going on in the class.
At this point... they simply waited for the class to begin, and prepared to take notes...
After quick reading the chapter 1 and 2 Prism tought he understood enought how for at last follow the class, tought if he had any trouble he wont hesiate on ask.
"Excuse me Mister...Can you tell me your name? Im White Prism but I dont know your name yet and I wont like to adress you whitout a name"
Quote from: White Prism on 2013 Feb 08, 21:07:29
After quick reading the chapter 1 and 2 Prism tought he understood enought how for at last follow the class, tought if he had any trouble he wont hesiate on ask.
"Excuse me Mister...Can you tell me your name? Im White Prism but I dont know your name yet and I wont like to adress you whitout a name"
((Er... are you talking to me/my characters? It's hard to tell who you're talking to here... X3 ))
Quote from: LostSanity on 2013 Feb 08, 22:44:51
Quote from: White Prism on 2013 Feb 08, 21:07:29
After quick reading the chapter 1 and 2 Prism tought he understood enought how for at last follow the class, tought if he had any trouble he wont hesiate on ask.
"Excuse me Mister...Can you tell me your name? Im White Prism but I dont know your name yet and I wont like to adress you whitout a name"
((Er... are you talking to me/my characters? It's hard to tell who you're talking to here... X3 ))
[glow=darkgreen,2,300]((To the teacher :P))[/glow]
"The reading was quite interesting, there are a few points that seem to point to more information than was given in the book, but I'm sure this will be covered in the class or one of the books in the library. I found that the answers to the review questions could be found simply by reading through the first chapter and using the equations found there." Cloudy replies to the professor.
Quote from: White Prism on 2013 Feb 08, 21:07:29
After quick reading the chapter 1 and 2 Prism tought he understood enought how for at last follow the class, tought if he had any trouble he wont hesiate on ask.
"Excuse me Mister...Can you tell me your name? Im White Prism but I dont know your name yet and I wont like to adress you whitout a name"
The professor smiled kindly. "
My name is Feather Scroll, but you can call me Dr. Scroll, Professor or any title that makes you feel comfortable. If you have any questions, please, just ask!"
Quote from: Voidwalker on 2013 Feb 09, 02:40:22
"The reading was quite interesting, there are a few points that seem to point to more information than was given in the book, but I'm sure this will be covered in the class or one of the books in the library. I found that the answers to the review questions could be found simply by reading through the first chapter and using the equations found there." Cloudy replies to the professor.
"
Very good! I'm glad you understand the material thoroughly. We'll be starting class in just a bit."
He walked to the front of the classroom, and the lights automatically dimmed a bit as a piece of chalk glowed with magic and floated up to the blackboard.
"
Good day and welcome to another class, fillies and gentlecolts. I hope you all had a good break and were able to read up on today's procedures. In front of you at each desk should be a few pieces of chalk and various magitronic equipment; please don't break anything, but feel free to examine them individually at your discretion. Today's lab will be about Spell Fields and the relation between Field Strength and Magitron Speed. The units for measuring the magnitude of flow that we will be using is Swirls, named after Lord Starswirl the Bearded and equivalent to exactly one Thaum per square meter per second."
The unicorn began sketching in the air, and little pieces of chalk dust left a three-dimensional trail diagramming an imaginary space about a matrix.
"
I'm sure all of you remember flux and magic fields from your years at Celestia's School for Gifted Unicorns, or if you are a transfer student from your own private studies and advanced-placement courses. We will be using some basic calculus in our calculations, but don't worr, it's all single integrals, not double. Most of the time you should not have to use integrals at all for your calculations. Now, according to Starswirl's Fundamental Laws of Magic, we know that Magical Force is equivalent to Thaums multiplied by acceleration. With a little algebraic manipulation, along with the Alchemical Equivalence equations, we find the relation between Magical Flow and Magitron movement and concentration. The proportionality constant generally used in this field is, as you should have seen in the text, 4.2452*10^23 Swirl-Thaum per Dot, also known as Clover's Constant, and denoted as the Ancient Equestrian rune C."
He wrote out the derivation on the board, as well as the constants and variables.
"
Now please do be careful to watch your units when doing your calculations for today. If you look at the equation, the flow should ALWAYS be LESS than 23. If you notice any energy spikes, PLEASE let me know. There are instructions on how to set up a proper Spell Circle in the blue bins at your desk, next to the mana vials. Do NOT let the mana come into contact with the Fire Rubies, those are precisely calibrated and sensitive to magical changes. You will be measuring three things in particular."
He drew a table on the board.
"
First, magitronic flow. This should be the easy part, just hook up the thaumerimeter and set it to 24 Swirls. Make sure that it's calibrated correctly by using the Fire Rubies as a standard. After you finish with that, use the pendulum and the protractors to try measuring the force exerted by the field. When you have enough data points to create a decent graph, use the Poison Joke potion to measure the reactivity of the matrix. This should be a short lab, with minimal calculations if you do it correctly. If you have ANY questions, please feel free to ask me. I'll be walking around the room to help out if you need me. Good luck!"
Students around the room began setting up the equipment and measuring devices.
Mage and Flare furiously scribbled notes as the instructor gave her information and lecture.
Afterwards, Mage and Flare decided to pair-up and help one another with what it was they were supposed to do.
They were never very good with math...
((That's honest. I suck at Math. I'll attempt to think of a way to overcome this. Hopefully. :I ))
Prism tilt his head after head the explanation, then started to set the materials and equipment as had to be, mumbling to himself...
"Spell fields?....Sounds like my alchemy circles but not as useful or diverse...I wonder if they also are used for improve and amplification trought channeling of magic, healing field, teletrasportation points..."
Prism start set the thaumerimetre to 24 Swirls as used a Fire ruby for see if is correct meanwhile got lost in his toughts.
((I use spectrophotometers a lot, so calibration can mean 3 different procedures for me.))
Cloudy checks her apparatus and raises a hoof before beginning the thaumerimeter readings.
Mage and Flare simply tried to follow the instructor's directions.
At this point... they were just trying to be very careful not to allow anything to explode.
(( :I ))
Quote from: White Prism on 2013 Feb 09, 19:14:00
Prism tilt his head after head the explanation, then started to set the materials and equipment as had to be, mumbling to himself...
"Spell fields?....Sounds like my alchemy circles but not as useful or diverse...I wonder if they also are used for improve and amplification trought channeling of magic, healing field, teletrasportation points..."
Prism start set the thaumerimetre to 24 Swirls as used a Fire ruby for see if is correct meanwhile got lost in his toughts.
Hearing the comment, and similar comments by other students, Feather smiles.
"
As a matter of fact, Spell fields and Spell Matrices are quite different from each other, though the latter has similarities to Alchemy Circles. A Spell Field is simply a mathematical description of how the movement of magitrons affect matter around them; it is a helpful tool for understanding how the magitrons interact with the environment, though not necessarily why. A Spell Matrix, on the other hoof, would be the machine, complicated or simple, which is used to channel and direct the movement of magitrons in order to produce a Spell Field.
"As for similarities between Matrices and Circles, in a sense, sigils and seals like the binding spells which froze Discord and sealed Nightmare Moon are, in the most basic sense of the term, Spell Matrices. That is, they utilize multiple spells interacting with each other to create a net effect greater than would normally be possible given an equivalent amount of mana. Many seals and bindings are in fact of this nature. Now at the risk of starting an inter-department argument, I would have to say that the key difference between the modern Spell Matrix and these ancient though very effective traditional matrices is that magitronic spell matrices are a direct result of our analytic understanding of the basic principles of magic rather than divine knowledge, oral tradition, trial and error, or idealized macroscopic equations. That is, rather than creating an ideal model which works within the specific parameters of the everyday world and breaks down at extremely small or extremely large levels and complexities, Inter-Magical Forces examines the minute interactions on a scale much, much smaller than ordinarily perceivable and thus is that much more accurate when brought up to the large scale, all credit to other fields of magic, of course.
"So in summary, Spell Matrices are essentially extremely accurate and precise Alchemy Circles, Sigils, and Seals, all of which are fundamentally interchangeable as I explained in the previous class lecture. As such, Spell Matrices may be used for just about anything, from teleportation to transmutation to telepathy and computation."Quote from: Voidwalker on 2013 Feb 09, 21:20:33
((I use spectrophotometers a lot, so calibration can mean 3 different procedures for me.))
Cloudy checks her apparatus and raises a hoof before beginning the thaumerimeter readings.
Noticing Cloudy had a question, the professor quickly walked over to her lab bench. "
Yes, Cloudy, you had a question?"
Mage and Flare were being as careful as they could with the equipment and attempting to follow the instructors directions.
They were just sort of hoping that if they just followed the directions... that everything would work out okay.
So far... everything was working out okay...
"Should I produce a calibration curve for the thaumerimeter to compare the readings against?" Cloudy asks.
Quote from: Voidwalker on 2013 Feb 11, 22:21:15
"Should I produce a calibration curve for the thaumerimeter to compare the readings against?" Cloudy asks.
The professor smiled and nodded. "
For the rest of the class, calibration can be simplified as simply two or three readings for different inputs; the instructions should be on the white card in the bin in front of you. However, Cloudy is correct; for more precise measurements it is always good standard procedure to produce as accurate a standard as possible to compare future readings against."
Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2013 Feb 12, 01:10:21
Quote from: Voidwalker on 2013 Feb 11, 22:21:15
"Should I produce a calibration curve for the thaumerimeter to compare the readings against?" Cloudy asks.
The professor smiled and nodded. "For the rest of the class, calibration can be simplified as simply two or three readings for different inputs; the instructions should be on the white card in the bin in front of you. However, Cloudy is correct; for more precise measurements it is always good standard procedure to produce as accurate a standard as possible to compare future readings against."
Mage and Flare sweatdropped.
They began to start over from scratch. They didn't want to be the ponies to cause an explosion to occur.
Cloudy began taking readings with several readings with fire rubies of varying calibrations. After obtaining enough points of data to produce a reasonable line of best fit (around 7 readings) she began to measure the strength of the field, moving the thaumerimeter away from the center of the field in 2cm steps.
((I'm taking some liberties with the instructions on the assumption that the field's power is inversely proportional to distance from the source. Assuming it isn't a directional source it would be at the center of the field.))
Feather smiles as Cloudy's matrix begins to glow correctly, the thaumerimeter giving accurate data in a rather nice-looking graph, with power being inversely proportional to the square of the distance.
"Now remember, class, that the equations you'll need are right up here on the board. If you need a spare abacus, there should be one in the bin. Later, we'll be creating matrices ourselves that can generate complex graphs and calculate all the components automatically, but for the moment it's good practice to do it once yourself to get a good understanding of how it works. As my father taught me, just watching somepony do something doesn't grant you a skill; the only way to learn is through practice."
Mage and Flare attempted to try to do this to the best of their ability...
They placed the ruby and began testing it to make sure everything was correct. They tested it twice to be absolutely safe.
They attempted to have the magic flow through it and sort of became tense.
...
Nothing happened. But that was a good thing they thought. Nothing exploded. Perhaps they were doing it right?
Quote from: LostSanity on 2013 Feb 14, 18:37:36
Mage and Flare attempted to try to do this to the best of their ability...
They placed the ruby and began testing it to make sure everything was correct. They tested it twice to be absolutely safe.
They attempted to have the magic flow through it and sort of became tense.
...
Nothing happened. But that was a good thing they thought. Nothing exploded. Perhaps they were doing it right?
The professor looked at their matrix with a slightly pursed lip. He thinks for a second, then smiles as he looks away. A single line of chalk shifts slightly, and suddenly the matrix begins glowing brightly, and the thaumerimeter began spitting out excellent data. He kept smiling as he walked to the next lab group.
Shard followed the instructions of the teacher. He hooked up the thaumerimeter and set it to twenty-four Swirls. Shard checked it with the Fire Ruby, and it was correctly calibrated.
(( And, after that, I understand none of Professor Scroll's instructions. lol Sorry about my clueless-ness.))
((Does a reading of 101.2 Thaum at 0cm, 96.8 at 2cm, 84.1 at 4cm, etc seem like suitable data?
The field would read 0 Thaum at around 10cm.))
Cloudy places the pendulum at the center of the field, the plum-bob on the same horizontal plane as the source.
She note the length of the string then releases the bob, which drifts away from the source. Cloudy measures the angle of the string at the with the protractor, with the center on the pivot and the 0oat the string's position during equilibrium.
Quote from: PPBG on 2013 Feb 14, 19:58:20
Shard followed the instructions of the teacher. He hooked up the thaumerimeter and set it to twenty-four Swirls. Shard checked it with the Fire Ruby, and it was correctly calibrated.
(( And, after that, I understand none of Professor Scroll's instructions. lol Sorry about my clueless-ness.))
Feather stopped by and smiled. "
Looks like you're doing a good job! All you need to do to measure the flow now is to use the thaumerimeter that you calibrated and put this tip at increasing increments of distance from the matrix, and record the numbers on the display. You should have about ten or so readings minimum if you want a good trendline to analyze for the write-up. And don't worry about finishing the analysis and conlcusion today, you've got plenty of time and you can turn in the report next session."
Quote from: Voidwalker on 2013 Feb 14, 22:54:35
((Does a reading of 101.2 Thaum at 0cm, 96.8 at 2cm, 84.1 at 4cm, etc seem like suitable data?
The field would read 0 Thaum at around 10cm.))
Cloudy places the pendulum at the center of the field, the plum-bob on the same horizontal plane as the source.
She note the length of the string then releases the bob, which drifts away from the source. Cloudy measures the angle of the string at the with the protractor, with the center on the pivot and the 0oat the string's position during equilibrium.
((Magic Flow equals the enclosed integral of the Magic Field dotted with the area of the surface through which the field passes, and is inversely proportional to the square of the distance from the center; at 0cm the distance would be zero and therefore the equation explodes; the Flow is also equal to the amount of Magic inside divided by Clover's Constant))
The professor looks at Cloudy, and chuckles; the mare is almost finished with the lab already, while most of the others are still stuck trying to get enough readings. She certainly seemed to have a talent in this field.
Mage and Flare now attempted to begin getting their readings of the magical energies with the abacus they had at their station.
((Oh good, I can use that data set then I'll just have the 0cm value read too high for the Thaumerimeter and extrapolate the line of best fit to meet the origin.))
With the measurements of the field completed, Cloudy moves on to the Poison Joke potion. She struggles with the cork and when it comes free the bottle is jolted slightly, spilling some potion. Cloudy gets some disposable paper towel and wipes up the spill, disposing of the contaminated paper in the magical waste box. She then returns to her experiment. She reads the text-book to check the next step.
((I assume we place the potion within the field in a vessel with no magical influence?))
Quote from: LostSanity on 2013 Feb 15, 22:54:16
Mage and Flare now attempted to begin getting their readings of the magical energies with the abacus they had at their station.
Feather smiles and nods approvingly at the good readings and the graph.
Quote from: Voidwalker on 2013 Feb 16, 04:20:05
((Oh good, I can use that data set then I'll just have the 0cm value read too high for the Thaumerimeter and extrapolate the line of best fit to meet the origin.))
With the measurements of the field completed, Cloudy moves on to the Poison Joke potion. She struggles with the cork and when it comes free the bottle is jolted slightly, spilling some potion. Cloudy gets some disposable paper towel and wipes up the spill, disposing of the contaminated paper in the magical waste box. She then returns to her experiment. She reads the text-book to check the next step.
((I assume we place the potion within the field in a vessel with no magical influence?))
((yes, in order to test the reactivity properly))
The professor helped mop up the mess, along with other messes. The students, careful as they were, occasionally made mistakes, as was to be expected.
Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2013 Feb 16, 19:24:21
The professor helped mop up the mess, along with other messes. The students, careful as they were, occasionally made mistakes, as was to be expected.
One of the "messes" came from Mage and Flare. Nothing
too awful happened. Just a small explosion leaving Mage and Flare with "soot faces."
They both just sweatdropped and blushed briefly before shaking it off and continuing the measurements.
((This is just to indicate that I
still don't really understand this. But oh well. It's fun though. X3 ))
Cloudy poured the potion into a magically-inactive beaker and places in the center of the field.
She begins taking readings with the thaumerimeter again, starting at 2cm from the field's source after the last set of results showed the reading at the center to be too high for the instrument. The explosion made her jump a bit, focused as she was in her work and she knocked over the pendulum setup. Fortunately it was undamaged in its fall and hadn't disturbed the current experiment, so Cloudy righted it and returned to gathering her final set of data.
Quote from: LostSanity on 2013 Feb 16, 22:50:42
Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2013 Feb 16, 19:24:21
The professor helped mop up the mess, along with other messes. The students, careful as they were, occasionally made mistakes, as was to be expected.
One of the "messes" came from Mage and Flare. Nothing too awful happened. Just a small explosion leaving Mage and Flare with "soot faces."
They both just sweatdropped and blushed briefly before shaking it off and continuing the measurements.
((This is just to indicate that I still don't really understand this. But oh well. It's fun though. X3 ))
Other, less attentive students began chuckling at the explosion, until their own matrix blew up in their faces as well, making the professor sigh as somepony in the corner muttered about geniuses skipping grades. "
Everypony, PLEASE be careful about the equipment, this IS rather expensive stuff here..."
Quote from: Voidwalker on 2013 Feb 17, 03:32:01
Cloudy poured the potion into a magically-inactive beaker and places in the center of the field.
She begins taking readings with the thaumerimeter again, starting at 2cm from the field's source after the last set of results showed the reading at the center to be too high for the instrument. The explosion made her jump a bit, focused as she was in her work and she knocked over the pendulum setup. Fortunately it was undamaged in its fall and hadn't disturbed the current experiment, so Cloudy righted it and returned to gathering her final set of data.
As expected, given the amount of care the student had given to the experiment, data was very satisfactory, though there was a particular blip in the trendline which reflected the small distraction. Besides explaining that particular procedural error, the rest of the write-up and analysis should be quite simple for the gifted mare.
With the necessary data gathered, Cloudy begins cleaning up her bench.
Once all the equipment had been returned to its default state, she raises a hoof to ask a question.
Quote from: Voidwalker on 2013 Feb 18, 21:13:25
With the necessary data gathered, Cloudy begins cleaning up her bench.
Once all the equipment had been returned to its default state, she raises a hoof to ask a question.
When the various messes and accidental-on-purpose craters repaired, the professor turned a slightly-more-stressed-than-before smile to the bright student. "
Yes, Cloudy, you have a question?"
Mage and Flare were beginning to get the rest of the readings, being extra careful to not allow anymore explosions.
"How should we dispose of the poison joke potion?" Cloudy asks the professor.
Quote from: LostSanity on 2013 Feb 19, 18:16:02
Mage and Flare were beginning to get the rest of the readings, being extra careful to not allow anymore explosions.
The readings show a smooth curve, that should be easy to use for calculations later. Their matrix glows softly, sparkles floating around it as it emits a steady spell field.
Quote from: Voidwalker on 2013 Feb 20, 01:39:48
"How should we dispose of the poison joke potion?" Cloudy asks the professor.
"
When you finish using the potion, if the potion is in the bottle please leave it there for the next class; otherwise used potion should be placed in the Magical Contaminants bin over in the corner of the room," smiled the professor.
((Does this RP take place in the same dimension as "Life in Ponyville? And, are there wards that announce the presence of somepony entering the grounds?))
Quote from: Seriack on 2013 Feb 20, 15:01:44
((Does this RP take place in the same dimension as "Life in Ponyville? And, are there wards that announce the presence of somepony entering the grounds?))
((Please see OOC (http://forum.legendsofequestria.com/index.php?topic=4340.new#new)))
((To be honest it's hard to determine how close I actually am to finishing))
With the steady field now going... Mage and Flare continued to get readings. Hopefully... they would get the rest of the readings and finish soon...
Shard continued to chart the readings as he moved the tip away the matrix.
(( :s I... get the basic concept. Sort of.))
As the students are collecting their readings, a small rip in reality forms near the Academies grounds. A lone pony emerges from it and begins to make his way toward the front gate. He had heard about the Academy and the magics they taught there, and now he wanted to see for himself.
((I type lone and it gives me line... Autocorrect...))
Ryo looks up and opens his eyes from the tree he was sat under reasonably close to the schools entrance "hmmm"Kai looks over a tad interested while sat on the bench drink reading a book
"Something up Ryo""It appears there's a visitor to the grounds quite the interesting one"
Quote from: PPBG on 2013 Feb 20, 18:37:41
Shard continued to chart the readings as he moved the tip away the matrix.
(( :s I... get the basic concept. Sort of.))
The readings show a reasonably smooth curve, thanks to the pony's efforts. Now he had to calculate the magical force exerted by the field.
Cloudy corks the half full poison joke bottle and empties the beaker into the magical contaminants bin.
She then begins work on analysis of the data, drawing a graph from the gathered data points.
The points form a nice declining curve.
((Would poison joke increase or decrease magical flow?))
As the pony nears the entrance, a scroll appears in front of him. He stops and unrolls it with his magic. He reads through it and, nodding to himself, makes his final approach.
Mage and Flare had gathered all of the readings that they thought they needed. They then started to clean up their lab station and dispose of the poison joke as the instructor had instructed the other pony to do so.
Quote from: LostSanity on 2013 Feb 21, 18:51:31
Mage and Flare had gathered all of the readings that they thought they needed. They then started to clean up their lab station and dispose of the poison joke as the instructor had instructed the other pony to do so.
Quote from: Voidwalker on 2013 Feb 20, 21:35:44
Cloudy corks the half full poison joke bottle and empties the beaker into the magical contaminants bin.
She then begins work on analysis of the data, drawing a graph from the gathered data points.
The points form a nice declining curve.
((Would poison joke increase or decrease magical flow?))
((it gets acted on by the flow, not the other way around, the way an electromagnetic field can cause chemical reactions but isn't really affected by the reaction itself))
Feather smiles as students finish up the laboratory project and begin cleaning up.
"
Lab reports will be due the next lab period. Please be sure to clean up after yourselves and leave the laboratory as you found it; see the syllabus for required information for the reports, and I will see you in the lecture hall when we next meet. If you want your graded classwork from the previous lecture, they will be right here on the table. Have a wonderful day, everypony."
He packed up folders and checked off names as he took out the classwork and put them in alphabetical order by name on the table, enchanted so that only the name showed until the student it belonged to picked it up.
Farsight enters the Academy proper, and begins to wander the halls... Searching for the Secritariat.
Quote from: Seriack on 2013 Feb 22, 12:56:00
Farsight enters the Academy proper, and begins to wander the halls... Searching for the Secritariat.
The hall was neat and clean, the enchanted floor and walls cleaning themselves as the magical crystals along the ceiling glowed softly. Students trotted here and there, some wearing the academic robes typical of graduate students, some with only a pair of saddlebags over their back. A bright engraved-bronze sign over an opening with a visible spell shield on the front (to keep out the noise and distractions, and to keep ponies out during confidential conferences) denoted the room beyond as the SECRETARIAT. Many tubes along the walls spit out clouds of smoke which darted here and there, puffing into stacks of paper which sorted and stamped themselves or floating into other tubes, occasionally joining with other clouds of dragon-fire. The Secretary herself was sitting at the desk in the middle of the room facing the door, and although she seemed motionless, her horn glowed and flickered, and her eyes darted this way and that, showing how much work she was putting into organizing and processing all the paperwork.
Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2013 Feb 22, 13:11:26
Quote from: Seriack on 2013 Feb 22, 12:56:00
Farsight enters the Academy proper, and begins to wander the halls... Searching for the Secritariat.
The hall was neat and clean, the enchanted floor and walls cleaning themselves as the magical crystals along the ceiling glowed softly. Students trotted here and there, some wearing the academic robes typical of graduate students, some with only a pair of saddlebags over their back. A bright engraved-bronze sign over an opening with a visible spell shield on the front (to keep out the noise and distractions, and to keep ponies out during confidential conferences) denoted the room beyond as the SECRETARIAT. Many tubes along the walls spit out clouds of smoke which darted here and there, puffing into stacks of paper which sorted and stamped themselves or floating into other tubes, occasionally joining with other clouds of dragon-fire. The Secretary herself was sitting at the desk in the middle of the room facing the door, and although she seemed motionless, her horn glowed and flickered, and her eyes darted this way and that, showing how much work she was putting into organizing and processing all the paperwork.
Farsight enters the Secretariat, the noise from the hall becoming muted as he passed the barrier. As he approached the desk, dodging a few smoke clouds on the way, he pulled out a scroll from his saddlebag. Standing before the desk, he read over what was written on the scroll, checking for errors, as well as making sure it was signed and stamped as well. He looked up at the Secretary herself, and patiently waited for her to have a large enough of a break to help him. To keep himself occupied, he looked over the entire room, enjoying the organized chaos of it all.
Quote from: Seriack on 2013 Feb 22, 13:26:50
Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2013 Feb 22, 13:11:26
Quote from: Seriack on 2013 Feb 22, 12:56:00
Farsight enters the Academy proper, and begins to wander the halls... Searching for the Secritariat.
The hall was neat and clean, the enchanted floor and walls cleaning themselves as the magical crystals along the ceiling glowed softly. Students trotted here and there, some wearing the academic robes typical of graduate students, some with only a pair of saddlebags over their back. A bright engraved-bronze sign over an opening with a visible spell shield on the front (to keep out the noise and distractions, and to keep ponies out during confidential conferences) denoted the room beyond as the SECRETARIAT. Many tubes along the walls spit out clouds of smoke which darted here and there, puffing into stacks of paper which sorted and stamped themselves or floating into other tubes, occasionally joining with other clouds of dragon-fire. The Secretary herself was sitting at the desk in the middle of the room facing the door, and although she seemed motionless, her horn glowed and flickered, and her eyes darted this way and that, showing how much work she was putting into organizing and processing all the paperwork.
Farsight enters the Secretariat, the noise from the hall becoming muted as he passed the barrier. As he approached the desk, dodging a few smoke clouds on the way, he pulled out a scroll from his saddlebag. Standing before the desk, he read over what was written on the scroll, checking for errors, as well as making sure it was signed and stamped as well. He looked up at the Secretary herself, and patiently waited for her to have a large enough of a break to help him. To keep himself occupied, he looked over the entire room, enjoying the organized chaos of it all.
A large number of stacks puff into clouds of smoke and sail into a few tubes, and the Secretary smiles at Farsight.
"Good day, Mr. Farsight. Are you hear to register for a teaching position?"
Farsight's eyes widen slightly in surprise. Yes, I am... You also have me at a disadvangtage, for I know not your name, but you know mine. He replies, levitating the scroll towards the Secretary.
Quote from: Seriack on 2013 Feb 22, 13:49:20
Farsight's eyes widen slightly in surprise. Yes, I am... You also have me at a disadvangtage, for I know not your name, but you know mine. He replies, levitating the scroll towards the Secretary.
The Secretary smiles. "The Academy Grounds is enchanted to show the name of each individual that steps on campus if they are known to the Census Bureau or the Ministry of Immigration and Internal Affairs."
The scroll vanished in a puff of smoke as soon as she was finished, sailing through a pipe in the wall. A moment later some papers appeared, alongside a map. The secretary smiled politely. "Welcome to the Academy, Professor Farsight. Your schedule and roster are there, along with a map of the grounds and various other helpful information sheets. Your room..."
The map unfolded itself in impossible ways until it was a nearly perfect three-dimensional replica of the Academy, with one of the rooms in the towers highlighted, along with the most convenient path from the mare's current location.
"...and you won't be needing keys here, the magic doors are security enough. Nothing to accidentally misplace somewhere. Your uniform for formal events, and other useful items, will be in your lecture hall. Oh, and of course identification forms for transportation and community event discounts."
Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2013 Feb 22, 13:54:37
Quote from: Seriack on 2013 Feb 22, 13:49:20
Farsight's eyes widen slightly in surprise. Yes, I am... You also have me at a disadvangtage, for I know not your name, but you know mine. He replies, levitating the scroll towards the Secretary.
The Secretary smiles. "The Academy Grounds is enchanted to show the name of each individual that steps on campus if they are known to the Census Bureau or the Ministry of Immigration and Internal Affairs."
The scroll vanished in a puff of smoke as soon as she was finished, sailing through a pipe in the wall. A moment later some papers appeared, alongside a map. The secretary smiled politely. "Welcome to the Academy, Professor Farsight. Your schedule and roster are there, along with a map of the grounds and various other helpful information sheets. Your room..."
The map unfolded itself in impossible ways until it was a nearly perfect three-dimensional replica of the Academy, with one of the rooms in the towers highlighted, along with the most convenient path from the mare's current location.
"...and you won't be needing keys here, the magic doors are security enough. Nothing to accidentally misplace somewhere. Your uniform for formal events, and other useful items, will be in your lecture hall. Oh, and of course identification forms for transportation and community event discounts."
Farsight bows his heads in thanks to the Secretary. Thank you. Now if you will excuse me.
He begs his leave, I will make sure to have these signed in a timely manner.
He looks around the room, mostly at the pipes, and before turning to leave, asks, Are these connected to every room?
Indicating the pipes.
Quote from: Seriack on 2013 Feb 22, 14:03:48
Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2013 Feb 22, 13:54:37
Quote from: Seriack on 2013 Feb 22, 13:49:20
Farsight's eyes widen slightly in surprise. Yes, I am... You also have me at a disadvangtage, for I know not your name, but you know mine. He replies, levitating the scroll towards the Secretary.
The Secretary smiles. "The Academy Grounds is enchanted to show the name of each individual that steps on campus if they are known to the Census Bureau or the Ministry of Immigration and Internal Affairs."
The scroll vanished in a puff of smoke as soon as she was finished, sailing through a pipe in the wall. A moment later some papers appeared, alongside a map. The secretary smiled politely. "Welcome to the Academy, Professor Farsight. Your schedule and roster are there, along with a map of the grounds and various other helpful information sheets. Your room..."
The map unfolded itself in impossible ways until it was a nearly perfect three-dimensional replica of the Academy, with one of the rooms in the towers highlighted, along with the most convenient path from the mare's current location.
"...and you won't be needing keys here, the magic doors are security enough. Nothing to accidentally misplace somewhere. Your uniform for formal events, and other useful items, will be in your lecture hall. Oh, and of course identification forms for transportation and community event discounts."
Farsight bows his heads in thanks to the Secretary. Thank you. Now if you will excuse me. He begs his leave, I will make sure to have these signed in a timely manner.
He looks around the room, mostly at the pipes, and before turning to leave, asks, Are these connected to every room? Indicating the pipes.
The Secretary nodded. "Every public room and office. It helps make paperwork and organization much easier and efficient than it would otherwise be. Plus, it saves space and the cost of having to hire messengers, and speeds up communication immensely. We call it the Academy Network, after the cobweb-shaped appearance if you tried to map it out."
Farsight bows to the Secretary once more. Ah, I figured as much. Thank you once more, and once I am settled, I will have these papers signed and sent to you straight away. He turns, levitating the items he was handed into his saddlebags, careful to keep them from catching for tearing, excepting the map. He studied it as he walked back out through the barrier, being once again bombarded by the hustle and bustle of students.
He looks over the given route and begins to proceed towards his private quarters.
Shard cleaned up his equipment as per the teacher's instructions.
He walked by the teacher on his way out and wished the professor a good day. He then took his classwork from the previous class and placed it in his saddlebags. He left the room and walked back to his classroom.
Quote from: PPBG on 2013 Feb 22, 15:45:41
Shard cleaned up his equipment as per the teacher's instructions.
He walked by the teacher on his way out and wished the professor a good day. He then took his classwork from the previous class and placed it in his saddlebags. He left the room and walked back to his classroom.
Feather smiled and nodded at the pony as he walked out. Shard had received a 99% on his classwork, having accidentally left out a single point, but besides that the rest of the answers and work was perfect, as to be expected.
This was the first time they had been in this class for Mage and Flare.
After they finished cleaning up their lab area, they headed for the exit. They attempted to head back to Mage's room so they could see if they had a response from their friends from their other magic school.
Hopefully they could get there and read it before the next class began...
With her lab area clean, Cloudy heads out of the classroom, collecting her classwork on the way.
She slips it into her saddlebag as she walks out the door and heads back to her room to continue with her own experiment.
Jenzy arrived at the Academy.
This must be it. The Royal Academy of Magic! He said out.
He has his saddlebag on, full 6 power-ups. and a few other gift boxes with other items on some cart. There were also some contained in a glass box such as Poison Joke. And a long staff-like item, a keyblade. A few others inside the gift and cardboard boxes.
I look like some sort of Pony who's celebrating Hearth's Warming Eve early or somepony's birthday. Jenzy said to himself and chuckled as he entered the hall. He looks around the place.
Mage and Flare arrived at Mage's dormitory.
Seemingly waiting for them there, on Mage's desk, was an envelope. Mage smiled. However, Flare became tense and began to shake. Mage placed his right hoof on Flare's left shoulder, making her blush, embarrassed once again.
"What are you so worried about? You know them just as well as I do remember?" reminded Mage. Flare attempted to shake off her nerves and nodded.
"Yeah... you're right..." remarked Flare as she walked towards the envelope, opened it with her magic and began to read it. Mage just simply stood there in the doorway waiting, a smile still on his face.
After about two to three minutes, Flare had finished reading the letter and turned to face Mage's. She was blushing again, obviously embarrassed once again.
"What?" asked Mage
"They... they praised me. All of them. Even... Ms. Mana. They said it shows how much I've learned there and that there's nothing left for them to teach me. They... they..." began Flare as she began to shake once again
"They... what?" asked Mage
"They... want me to continue furthering my education and want me to stay here at the academy" informed Flare. Mage became ecstatic, happy for his friend.
"That's great!! See, I told you there was nothing to worry about!!" cheered Mage. Flare just continued to blush, as she was still embarrassed.
"So...?" asked Mage.
"I... I guess I'm staying here..." replied Flare
"You... guess?" repeated Mage. Flare gained her confidence back and smiled at Mage.
"I'm staying here. Definitely." decided Flare.
"Great!! You don't have to stay here you know... you have you're own room. Why don't you check it out? Check your vest, I'm sure that's where you'll find you're room key, as that's where I found mine" suggested Mage. Flare simply nodded, and, after a quick search of her vest, she found exactly what Mage said she would find, her room key.
"Okay, I'll go check out my room. But... please wait for me to come back. I... I don't want to get lost here..." remarked Flare. Mage, once again, simply smiled back at her.
"I have to. You have to keep an eye on me, remember?" reminded Mage. Flare tensed up, and blushed again.
"Oh! Right!!" remarked Flare. Mage just giggled. Flare simply continued to blush as she left Mage's room to check out her own room. Once that was done, she would join back up with Mage and they would simply wait for the next class to begin.
(( X3 ))
In her room, Cloudy stoppers the vial of Nyctanthes flower extract. She washes the chemical apparatus and stores it under her bed.
She checks her timetable to see what lesson is next, only to find that she doesn't have any books relevant to the subject.
Cloudy sighs and resigns herself to waiting until the lesson began. She picks up a fiction novel and relaxes on her bed.
Jenzy parks his cart of boxes next to the secretary's office. He makes sure the boxes weren't about to fall off. Especially the glass container of Poison Joke and a Poison Mushroom. He then enters the room.
((Note: I'm most likely gone all day tomorrow x3 Going skiing! :3))
After about ten minutes or so, Flare arrived back in Mage's room.
With nothing else to do, and it being unknown when the next class would begin, Mage and Flare began to work on their homework for their magitronics class. They tried to help one another whenever they got stuck on something.
They were pretty much doing this to pass the time as they waited for the next class to begin.
After navigating the labyrinthine corridors of the Academy, Farsight reached his personal room. As he approached, the door automatically unlocked for him, allowing entrance. Once inside, he placed his personal belongings near the armoire and the papers, including the map, on his desk.
After storing his clothes and personal items where they belonged, he went back to his desk and began to fill out the papers. He looks over at the map, which is still open, the same mark showing where he was on the map, trying to memorize the layout as best he could. He also looked over the current curriculum for the semester, seeing the next class was in magical items. He might have to attend that.
After he had finished signing all the forms, he put them into a saddlebag and picked up his map. It was time to find his classroom, and deliver the forms back to the secretary.
Quote from: Jenzy on 2013 Feb 24, 02:40:27
Jenzy parks his cart of boxes next to the secretary's office. He makes sure the boxes weren't about to fall off. Especially the glass container of Poison Joke and a Poison Mushroom. He then enters the room.
((Note: I'm most likely gone all day tomorrow x3 Going skiing! :3))
The hall was neat and clean, the enchanted floor and walls cleaning themselves as the magical crystals along the ceiling glowed softly. Students trotted here and there, some wearing the academic robes typical of graduate students, some with only a pair of saddlebags over their back. A bright engraved-bronze sign over an opening with a visible spell shield on the front (to keep out the noise and distractions, and to keep ponies out during confidential conferences) denoted the room beyond as the SECRETARIAT. Many tubes along the walls spit out clouds of smoke which darted here and there, puffing into stacks of paper which sorted and stamped themselves or floating into other tubes, occasionally joining with other clouds of dragon-fire. The Secretary herself was sitting at the desk in the middle of the room facing the door, and although she seemed motionless, her horn glowed and flickered, and her eyes darted this way and that, showing how much work she was putting into organizing and processing all the paperwork.
A large number of stacks puff into clouds of smoke and sail into a few tubes, and the Secretary smiles at Jenzy as he enters.
"Good day, Mr. Jenzy. Are you hear to register for a teaching position?"
Jenzy smiles.
Why, yes I am. Uh, Magical Items class?, he asked the Secretary.
Quote from: Jenzy on 2013 Feb 24, 22:43:38
Jenzy smiles.
Why, yes I am. Uh, Magical Items class?, he asked the Secretary.
The Secretary smiled and nodded, and with a thought some scrolls puffed into existence in front of the pony. "Please sign here, and all the paperwork should be completed."
Jenzy read some of the scrolls of what they said.
Alrighty then. Um, is there a pen I could borrow?, he asked The Secretary.
Quote from: Jenzy on 2013 Feb 25, 22:23:48
Jenzy read some of the scrolls of what they said.
Alrighty then. Um, is there a pen I could borrow?, he asked The Secretary.
A quill popped into existence from a puff of smoke, self-filling and floating in front of the pony.
Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2013 Feb 26, 12:52:36
A quill popped into existence from a puff of smoke, self-filling and floating in front of the pony.
Alrighty...
Jenzy takes the quill with his hoof/mouth and signs the papers.
Quote from: Jenzy on 2013 Feb 26, 20:17:25
Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2013 Feb 26, 12:52:36
A quill popped into existence from a puff of smoke, self-filling and floating in front of the pony.
Alrighty...
Jenzy takes the quill with his hoof/mouth and signs the papers.
The scrolls vanished in a puff of smoke as soon as he was finished, sailing through a pipe in the wall. A moment later some papers appeared, alongside a map. The secretary smiled politely. "Welcome to the Academy, Professor Jenzy. Your schedule and roster are there, along with a map of the grounds and various other helpful information sheets. Your room..."
The map unfolded itself in impossible ways until it was a nearly perfect three-dimensional replica of the Academy, with one of the rooms in the towers highlighted, along with the most convenient path from the mare's current location.
"...and you won't be needing keys here, the magic doors are security enough. Nothing to accidentally misplace somewhere. Your uniform for formal events, and other useful items, will be in your lecture hall. Oh, and of course identification forms for transportation and community event discounts."
Diesel walked around the academy and looked at a clock, then at his schedual.
Ah, Magical Items class, I oughta go to this.
With that he walked in direction of the marked lecture hall.
Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2013 Feb 26, 23:18:00
The scrolls vanished in a puff of smoke as soon as he was finished, sailing through a pipe in the wall. A moment later some papers appeared, alongside a map. The secretary smiled politely. "Welcome to the Academy, Professor Jenzy. Your schedule and roster are there, along with a map of the grounds and various other helpful information sheets. Your room..."
The map unfolded itself in impossible ways until it was a nearly perfect three-dimensional replica of the Academy, with one of the rooms in the towers highlighted, along with the most convenient path from the mare's current location.
"...and you won't be needing keys here, the magic doors are security enough. Nothing to accidentally misplace somewhere. Your uniform for formal events, and other useful items, will be in your lecture hall. Oh, and of course identification forms for transportation and community event discounts."
Thanks very much! ^-^
Jenzy smiled at the secretary as he walked out. He looked at his cart.
Alright! I'm all set. Let's-a go!
Jenzy then heads off to his classroom/Lab area.
Noy was walking thru the halls. [glow=black,2,300]"sigh, I was hoping to have some competent students to teach. I guess that was too much to ask for. After all, what pony would bother taking something as lame sounding as practical applications of magic. Every single student is there simply for the credit; though I doubt any of them will actually get it."[/glow] Noy muttered looking rather moody, he hadn't been paying much attention to many of the other students or teachers of late. [glow=black,2,300]"I suppose I could pass the time watching the over other classes..."[/glow] With that said he headed over to the nearest location to send some paper work over the network. [glow=black,2,300]"hmm, What With the research Magus has done with Magitronics, you'd think he'd have figured out that he could have replace these tubes with magic array's... well if he doesn't any time soon. I guess I could make some money off the idea."[/glow] He mumbles as he quickly writes up several forms dictating that his current students need not attend classes for a while, and instead need to read from a certain book, that they would be quizzed on later. He sent the paper-work out to be handle by those responsible for providing the students with various updates.
It took awhile, but, Mage and Flare eventually finished their magitronics homework.
Just in time too, as both of their maps vibrated and they took out their maps with their magic to look at their maps.
"Hmm... 'Magical Items' huh? Sounds interesting enough..." remarked Mage
"Yeah... so... should we?" asked Flare
"Of course we should" answered Mage as he smiled at her. Flare simply back at Mage. They packed up their items, and began to head towards the classroom with assistance from their map. Flare was still simply following Mage as she was still getting used to the large layout of the academy itself and would get lost easily still.
Jenzy was in the classroom, organizing some of the already open items. The other "gift boxes" were still on the kart, next to the table where he was preparing them. He was checking his Fire Flower and Poison Joke in an enclosed glass box container.
This is probably the first one we'll learn about. Should also warn them about this, though, many ponies should be aware of it by now...
Farsight had visited his classroom and filled out his identification forms while he was there. He was happy that they had been sent off... He just wondered if it was all magic that would be used in the process of identifying those that were traveling, or if he would find a card, or something along those lines, in his room later. Oh well, time enough to worry about that later, especially since his map had started to vibrate manically while it was floating in the air. He looked at it..
Magical Items class starting soon!!!
Farsight thought about it... Might be interesting to see what kind if items the Professor would have. He had nothing better to do just yet, so he decided to follow the directions to the classroom that it was being held in, hoping to not get lost, even with the help of a magical map.
Cloudy closes up her book and checks her bag to ensure she has blank paper and enough ink.
Finding everything in order she heads to her next class.
Mage and Flare arrive at their destination with help from their map. They find nopony in the classroom yet.
"Are we too early?" asked Flare
"Maybe. I think we should just find a seat and wait for the other students to arrive" suggested Mage
"Might as well I guess" commented Flare
They decided to find a seat at two desks in the second row of the classroom and began to organize their desks in preparation for the class to begin.
Hmm? Jenzy said, organizing the beakers on the desk.
Cloudy arrives at the classroom and takes a seat towards the front as usual.
She withdraws her paper and quills from her saddle-bag and arranges them on her desk.
Oh, hello there...
Jenzy said, greeting Cloudy.
"Hello Professor." Cloudy returns the greeting.
((I need to get a bit more sleep, bye for now.))
After a bit of backtracking, Farsight finds the classroom. He is a little frustrated, he got lost on the way there, even with the GPS like map. But he was there now, and there were already a few others who had arrived before him, including the professor. He enters the room and magics in his saddlebag, levitating the supplies out onto the third row, right desk.
After he had everything out and squared away, he magics the bag back to his room and takes a seat. He pulls out his notebook and begins making a few preparatory notes.
A pony at the front of the classroom, presumably the instructor and professor for the class to Mage and Flare spoke up to them.
Quote from: Jenzy on 2013 Feb 28, 22:47:25
Hmm? Jenzy said, organizing the beakers on the desk.
"Er... nothing. We're here for the class..." remarked Mage
"This...
is the classroom for the 'Magical Items' class... isn't it?" asked Flare
((Oh, I shouldn't forget I got a class x3))
Jenzy replied to Mage, Why yes it is. Welcome to the Magical Items class. I am Professor Jenzy.
We'll get started in a bit. Just got to make sure things are safe and secure and that everypony is ready to get started.
Jenzy says back to Cloudy,
Hello student! ^-^
Quote from: Jenzy on 2013 Mar 03, 01:08:49
((Oh, I shouldn't forget I got a class x3))
Jenzy replied to Mage, Why yes it is. Welcome to the Magical Items class. I am Professor Jenzy.
We'll get started in a bit. Just got to make sure things are safe and secure and that everypony is ready to get started.
Jenzy says back to Cloudy,
Hello student! ^-^
Mage and Flare simply nodded to the professor to acknowledge that they heard and understood what he said.
They simply continued to organize their desks as they waited for the class to begin.
Farsight had finished writing his pre-notes down and was waiting patiently for the class to start.
Right. I hope everypony's ready to learn about Magical Items...
Jenzy told the class as he started writing information on the board.
Mmm... I think starting with the Fire Flower will work. I'm sure this is All New to you, but it's fairly simple. What do you think a Fire Flower does?
"Er... it can spray fire? If you squeeze it? Or something?" guessed Mage as he was honestly completely unsure of his answer.
Er... Not quite. Anypony else? Jenzy asked the students.
"It spontaneously combusts?" Cloudy tried. She made a note to find some books on the subject in the library after the lesson.
Jenzy shakes his head. He then draws a diagram of a pony grasping a Fire Flower with an arrow pointing to a pony throwing a fireball.
A Fire Flower gives you the ability to magically obtain the ability to throw fireballs.
It's as easy as that actually...
Cloudy writes down the flower's effect. She begins sketching it and makes a note next to it.
She raises her hoof as a question comes to her.
Jenzy notices Cloudy.
Yes Cloudy?
"Is it possible to use the flower as an ingredient?" Cloudy asks.
Hmmm... Well, it's a flower. And. Oh, right...
Jenzy goes to get the Fire Flower from the side desk.
He places it at the center table.
This is a Fire Flower.
It was about the size of his face.
(I will be joining this RP as a guest for a while as Kaleido Heart again.)
The class room door opened and in walked a relaxed looking Unicorn with a soft step. Her name was Kaleido Heart and she had been wandering around the academy for a rather long time now. As usual, she was being escorted around by the researcher known as Dove Elegy, a light blue Pegasus mare continuing the work of her teacher. She has been monitoring the progress of Kaleido Heart, her main subject, and her special condition known as Aurora Syndrome.
"Excuse me," Dove Elegy spoke quietly, "I hope we aren't too late, but we would like to sit in with this class as part of my research, if that's okay with you."
Kaleido Heart stayed silent behind Dove.
Cloudy adds an annotation to her sketch and modifies it to resemble the flower on the table.
She looks up at the ponies in the doorway.
Yeah. Sure thing. Can I please have your names.
Jenzy picks up his clip board and a writing stick.
"My name is Dove Elegy, I'm a researcher working independently at this academy, and this is my subject, Kaleido Heart. Say hello, Kaleido."
Kaleido Heart obediently paced in front of Dove and cleared her throat before greeting Jenzy, "Hello." Her voice sounded very subdued, but it didn't sound like she was acting shyly. Maybe she just had a very weak voice.
Well alrighty. I got you two down. We're just getting started on learning about a Fire Flower, how it works, and maybe you ponies can try it out later this period.
After Jenzy finished writing down their names, he put the clipnboard down. He then explains the flower's shape.
As you can see, it doesn't really have petals, or that shape a normal flower would. And... they have eyes as well.
Cloudy continues to add annotations to her sketch, using arrows to point out structural features.
Dove Elegy quietly escorted Kaleido Heart to a nearby chair to seat her. Once Dove made it through the door, three other figures in research uniforms similar to Dove's made themselves visible. They were all carrying clipboards and always had their gaze fixated on Kaleido Heart. Silently, they moved to a corner of the room and resumed writing every little detail about what Kaleido did.
Dove began whispering to Kaleido, apparently explaining her grasp of the current lesson, "Okay, this is a magical item class, and from what the professor just said, he's explaining what apparently is a 'Fire Flower'. What do you think of it? Don't be afraid and speak to the professor, okay?"
Kaleido looked at the flower Jenzy was holding. Even though she didn't appear to be straining herself, she always looked like she wanted to say something, but couldn't find the words. After a few seconds, she composed her sentence, "It see?"
(Translation: "Can it see?")
Itsy? It... see?
Jenzy took the Fire Flower from the desk and brought it near the students' desk.
Kaleido Heart visibly tensed as the item was brought closer to her, but Dove Elegy gently soothed her to calm her down. "Shh, it's okay. It's not going to hurt you."
Kaleido peered at the flower intensely. She winced after a while, "H-hot... it anger?"
Don't worry. It won't actually jump off. It's still a plant, despite the eyes. Jenzy told Kaleido.
Cloudy stops writing her notes and watches. At the mention of the plant being hot she turns back to her paper and adds another annotation about the plant.
Kaleido looked at Jenzy, as though she understood what he told her. Her eyes subtly shifted over to Dove Elegy before closing. Dove caught on and nudged Kaleido.
"No no, use your eyes. Look at him. Feel the item. Tell him how it feels."
Kaleido obediently opened her eyes and put her nose against the flower, although it seemed she was straining herself in the process. She also sniffed the flower, and then licked it. She retracted her head after licking it, clearly flustered. "Spicy."
Huh. Well, I suppose that's why it's not called a Fire Flower for nothin.', said Jenzy.
Good. Good. ^-^
Shall we get started with Item Usage?
Farsight had been taking notes all the while, looking it over. A quick question, professor?
Jenzy turned to face Farsight.
Yes... Farsight?
This... Flower... Does not seem to be from this reality. Where, exactly, is it from?
Excellent question! Jenzy told Farsight and explained to him its location.
I'm not here to teach how to get to that world though.
Farsight smiles, If I wanted to find it, I could... With time. But, lets continue.
Yet another note gets added to Cloudy's drawing, this time noting that the flower isn't native to Equestria.
There was an area with crates. They were there waiting to be burnt and broken down.
In one of those 25 boxes is either an empty box or contains an item that you can go ahead and make a hypothesis of what the item's effect is.
Jenzy took one of the gift boxes he had at the side of the classroom and opened it, with an amount of Fire Flowers coming out, enough for one of each student to use one flower.
By the way. This is a Magic Gift Box. It can store a lot on the inside.
Farsight raises his hoof, a question ready.
Mage and Flare were writing notes about the flower as well. They also noticed the new ponies, as well as the ponies in lab coats.
Flare kept looking back at them.
"Hey. Pay attention to what's going on. They're just observing that other pony" whispered Mage. Flare didn't respond and simply quickly nodded to acknowledge what Mage said.
Afterwards, Mage and Flare prepared themselves to try out the Fire Flower for themselves.
Alright Farsight. Question? Jenzy called to him.
Do the Gift Boxes come from the same place as the Fire Flowers?
Kaleido Heart looked at the crates, as though she was interested in them. Dove Elegy noticed her anxious look and encouraged her, "Go ahead, get one. We'll see what's inside."
With a cautious step, Kaleido got out of her chair and approached one of the crates. Her eyes floated over it, looking at it from all different angles. To her, this box felt very light, open, but not empty. After looking at it for a while, she finally decided to take it back to her seat. Once there, she presented it to Dove, who urged her to open it herself. Kaleido methodically tampered with the box, trying to figure out how to interact with it. She never did get it open.
After a little while, Dove Elegy changed her mind and decided to help open it. There were a handful of brown leaves inside. Kaleido took one glance at them, followed by sniffing them, followed by putting them in her mouth. "Eh... I don't think you're supposed to eat them..."
Jenzy nodded.
And, not all items are from that world though. You'll see in a bit. Let's begin box breaking!
((I'm preparing the possible items inside and a Random Number Generator))
((Sorry for jumping the gun on the box opening. Kaleido can feel the essence of what's inside the box, so I guess she would end up with a box of Leaves anyways since she was interested in a "light, open, but not empty" box.))
Farsight nods, adding a few more notes down. He levitates a box from the pile over to him.
As Cloudy collects a fire flower she turns to Jenzy.
"Is there anything specific we have to do to throw a fireball, or do we just wave our hooves after using the flower?" She asks him.
((I was assuming we were using fire flowers to break the boxes.))
((Interesting? Well, she is a Unicorn... Though I guess I'll give her a freebie. Just ask the professor and you'll get your Super Leaves ;)))
Jenzy calls out to Farsight.
Oh no no. You should leave the box there. Everypony gets a turn.
Jenzy then told Cloudy.
Just throw to the area. You can break 1 or 2. It's up to you if you want to re-search 2 items. If you get two of the same kind or an empty, go with whatever you've got.
((Either pick a number between 1 and 25 or I'll do it for you))
Cloudy thew towards the boxes, breaking one of them with a fireball.
((I think I'll go with 4))
One of the boxes were broken and A Graham Leaf came out.
Spoiler: This, but the leave is made out of Gram Cracker • show (http://www.mariowiki.com/images/thumb/6/6e/SuperLeaf-MK7.png/98px-SuperLeaf-MK7.png)
Sorry professor. He said, floating the box back after Cloudy broke her boxes.
That's OK. Here you go...
Jenzy gave Farsight a Fire Flower to use.
You can choose to break any 1 or 2 boxes.
Thank you, professor. He grabs the flower with his magic and throws a couple of fireballs at the crates.
((I'll go with 16 and 22.))
Serjack breaks 2 boxes and an Ice Flower came out one of them. The other box was empty.
He levitates the Ice Flower to himself and begins inspecting it, writing notes down and drawing sketches.
((-EDIT- I'm driving home tomorrow so my posts will be minimal until late my time.(GMT-7) When I say late, I mean 8-9 PM.))
Cloudy inspects the leaf, from what she can tell it's purpose seems to be as a food item.
((I'm going offline now, bye.))
Mage and Flare both used their magic to levitate their chosen boxes to their desks. Mage chose number 14, while Flare chose number 16.
They once again used their magic to open their boxes and looked inside them to see what they got.
(14) had nothing in it and (16) was already broken by Farsight. The teacher gave Mage and Flare the remaining 2 Fire Flowers.
Oh. Please. No telekinesis. This is Magical Items Class after all... x3
((14 really did have nothing, and 16's taken.
Taken box #s: 4, 14, 16, 22
Empty boxes, 2 left))
After making a hypothesis of the item, we could later practice more Fire Flower Usage, as well as the item you received.
And, I'll even let you keep the item as a souvenir.
Then Professor Jenzy remembered.
I almost forgot. You don't lose the item unless you're hurt, but I have a Painless Solution later. Don't worry about the color change and added ability right now.
"Oh. Okay. Sorry about that" remarked Mage.
Mage examined his fire flower while Flare got up to take the box she wanted. She pick up box number 11, took it back to her desk, and opened it to see what was inside it.
Mage continued examining his flower, trying to decide what he should do with it first.
Under his sketches and notes on the Ice Flower, he writes his hypothesis. The ice flower most likely does the same thing as the fire flower, but ice, obviously. It may shoot shards or a mist-like cone attack.
((That's written, BTW.))
A Fire arrow appeared from the box being burned by the fireball.
(http://zeldawiki.org/images/thumb/7/78/Firearrow.png/120px-Firearrow.png)
Jenzy checks on what Farsight has written down on his notebook.
Hmmm... Good one Farsight.
He then walks to Mage.
Is there a problem Mage?
Dove Elegy let out a restrained gasp as a result of an observation, "K-kaleido! Your tail! It's--"
Kaliedo Heart was confused by Dove's distress and looked at her tail. It looked like a raccoon's tail! She gazed at it and started spinning around in circles trying to keep it in her view. "Tail...! Tail...! Tail...!"
Meanwhile, the three researchers in the background were madly scribbling on their notepads.
Kaliedo Heart has taken the Super Leaf that was inside.
Additional features she took was Raccoon ears and a stetson.
Spoiler: Like this • show (http://th07.deviantart.net/fs70/200H/i/2013/036/a/4/raccoon_jenzy_by_chainchomp7-d5twdfm.png)
Dove gasped again, "And your ears! You're turning into a Raccoon!"
Kaliedo wiggled her ears, definitely noticing a difference in the way they wiggled. She put her head down and tried feeling the texture of her ears with her hooves. "Fuzzy."
Dove glanced over at Jenzy, "Um... sir. Is this supposed to happen?"
Oh... Yes. She must've taken one of the Boxes that had a Super Leaf.
Just like what happened with the Fire Flower. Simply grasp it. Jenzy told Dove. He also explained,
It seems somepony has finally opened a new magical item that doesn't need grasping. That, Fire Arrow over there. Nice one Flare! Begin your thoughts of what it does. He remarked to Flare and continued.
She's rather a curious pony isn't she. ^-^
Kaleido had begun experimenting with her new tail, swing it around in small circles, testing how that feels. It felt heavy, yet it made her feel light when ever she moved it. The more curious she became, the braver her actions became. She smiled at her tail and began prancing around with it, shaking her tail from left to right as though she were showing it off.
"Hehehe, Kaleido..." Dove said, slightly amused, "No horseplaying."
Kaleido turned around in response to Dove Elegy's request and her tail accidentally knocked over a chair with an unreasonable amount of force. Dove immediately rose and went to pick the chair up while Kaleido laid on the ground, too scared to move anymore.
Oh... You alright Kaleido? Jenzy checked on Kaleido.
Be careful with that tail of yours. It's quite powerful. Then Jenzy asked Dove,
Is she gonna be alright?
"Oh, it's okay. That's just how she reacts when she thinks she's in trouble." Dove gently nuzzles Kaliedo, provoking her to timidly stare back up at her. "It's okay, Kaliedo. Just be careful, okay?"
Kaliedo beamed brightly, as though she were never scared and bounced back up. Emphasis on bounce. She bounced much higher than she anticipate and almost crashed into another chair. She barely managed to stay on her feet upon landing. Thankfully, the bounce wasn't high enough that she didn't hit the ceiling. She consciously stared around the room, then at her feet. She tried to cautiously reproduce that event, making extremely small jumps.
"... Exactly what does this leaf do to ponies, sir?" Dove Elegy inquired.
Hmmm... She's supposed to hypothesize the effect on ponies, but I'll tell you anyway.
The Super Leaf, that big brown leaf she got from the box, gives the ability of swinging a raccoon tail at objects like a baseball bat.
It also allows you to jump up and flutter down gently with the tail, as well as if running at a fast enough speed, the pony will fly up temporarily. But, don't let her fly in here. It's a big room, but, you know. Safety first. Jenzy informed Dove.
Cloudy resumes examining her leaf, still baffled as to what it's effect is.
Noting that the super leaf had appeared to cause a ghange in Kaleido's morphology,
she assumes that the leaf like items exhibit similar properties.
On initial inspection the leaf appears to be a cracker-based food item. However, on the assumption that it possesses additional properties and upon noting the morpogenic effect of another similar leaf-like item, I believe that it causes transformation into a biscuit. Cloudy writes, then examines the leaf again.
It could also turn you into marshmallow considering the popularity of this type of cracker in the production of smores. Being marshmallow seems to have more benifit than being a cracker as their density allows them to float. She adds as an afterthought.
Wow, that's almost spot on to its actual effects. Wonderful hypothesis Cloudy... Jenzy commented on Cloudy's work.
Hmmm, When you're done, I suppose I'll go stamp or initial your hypothesis.
Mage looked up.
"Nope. Everything's fine" remarked Mage as he picked up the fire flower with his right hoof.
But then...
POOF!
Mage got hit right in the face with the fireball. He wasn't hurt, just surprised. His face now became a "soot-face" as it was all black now. Mage coughed, a small black cloud coming out of his mouth, it was just more soot.
Mage just sort of sat there motionless with a solemn expression on his face before yet another sweatdrop appeared on the back of his head briefly before disappearing again. He put the flower back into the box before he began to scribble down some notes about the flower itself.
Flare giggled at what happened to Mage, but then, spoke up.
"Er... what is a Fire Arrow? Is it the same thing as a a Fire Flower?" asked Flare
((He's fine don't worry. If you've watched any cartoons... you should know what I did there with the "soot-face" lol. ))
Farsight chuckled at Mage's predicament, then went back to studying the Ice Flower. It was quite interesting.
((Remember. When you use a Fire Flower soon.))
Jenzy checked on Mage.
Not sure if that was supposed to happen. If you don't feel comfortable with the change, just hypothesize the Fire Flower. Though, you've already seen the others shoot fireballs to the box so... Eeh... X3
Jenzy then replies to Flare, Nope. It's actually an arrow you use with a bow. If, then, because. I'm not telling you the answer, but I bet it's easy... :P
"This is certainly a hooves on class, isn't it...?" Dove Elegy thought to herself.
Meanwhile, Kaliedo Heart recognized the word 'fly' and began making the connections using common sense. Something inside of her began yearning, remembering those times she watched other Pegasi like Dove flying through the sky and how free and happy they seemed. She had always wanted to experience it herself and the opportunity was in her hooves. But... she just sat there obediently, but definitely making a longing sad pony face back and forth between Dove and a nearby window leading outside.
At first, Dove was too occupied in her own thoughts to notice.
Mage simply nodded as a response and wiped the soot off of his face with his left hoof before continuing to examine and write notes down about the Fire Flower.
"Um... it shoots a fireball instead of an arrow?" queried Flare
Got a lot to learn. Most of these aren't native to Equestria. Jenzy told Dove, then he noticed Kaleido.
Oh, you might want to check back at your... subject. Jenzy informed Dove and checked on what Mage was doing.
Eeyup. :]
Cloudy finishes her hypothesis on the graham leaf with a sketch of the item.
She then turns to the back of her book and makes notes when the effects of the other items are mentioned.
Flare smiled. She seemed happy that she got something right and was able to figure it out.
At this point... she started looking over at Mage's Fire Flower and began writing notes about it herself.
Mage seemed to just be sitting there, staring at the Fire Flower. It seemed like he wanted to try using it again... but... he wasn't sure how to do so and prevent what happened before from happening again...
Will we be using the items we received as an exercise? Or are we going to use them on our own, not as a group? He asks the professor.
Oh, yeah. I'll get to that in a little bit...
Jenzy told Farsight. He grabbed a Magic Carrot from his saddlebag. He gathered the broken pieces together and stuck them back together with a spell and away from the other boxes that still had items in them.
Mage and Flare finished writing notes and looked up, waiting to see what was going to happen next in the class.
(Be careful. I use italics to represent thoughts, which I do not expect replies to.)
Dove Elegy took a glance at Kaliedo Heart at the request of Jenzy. She did look like she was trying to say something without actually saying it. Dove looked out the window Kaliedo was constantly looking back to. There was nothing noteworthy outside.
"Um, there's nothing outside the window."
Kaliedo anxiously trotted in place, wildly wagged her raccoon tail, and made a frustrated groaning noise while looking outside. Dove realized what Kaliedo wanted now... but why not have a little fun?
"Oh, do you have to use the little filly's room?"
Kaliedo shook her head.
"Mmm, did you want to clean this window?"
Kaliedo shook her head.
"I know! You want a window for your birthday in a few months!"
Kaliedo stomped her front hooves and scowled in protest.
"Haha, I'm just teasing. You want to go outside and try flying around, right?"
Kaliedo beamed and energetically nuzzled Dove.
"You're asking the wrong pony, though. This isn't my class."
Kaliedo glanced back at Jenzy and gave him the same sad pony face that she gave Dove earlier.
((I use 4 parentheses for OOC, like this one, and 2 parentheses for thoughts. Most do.))
(Alright, looks like everything's under control. I think it's time to move on soon.)
Jenzy was about to go to the whiteboard, but Kaliedo stopped him.
Awww... What's wrong my little pony? :(
Kaliedo Heart made repeated looks at the window.
"No no, Kaliedo," Dove told her, "Tell him what you want. Talk to him."
"... ah... Outside fly want! ... please!" Kaliedo managed to blurt out.
I suppose you could try. Jenzy told Kaliedo. Then she told Dove,
I bet she'll love it.
He then told her how to fly.
Give yourself some space to run. After a few seconds, jump up and keep wagging your tail. After a few seconds, you'll have to flutter back down. If you want to fall slowly, use your tail just like with the flying. You'll normally flutter down if you don't run first.
Kaliedo squealed excitedly and ran out the door with amazing speed.
"K-kaliedo! No running indoors!" Dove called out to her, pursuing her with great haste. The three researches scribbled down notes furiously while following at a notably slower pace.
There's one of the items' effects in motion now. :] said Jenzy. He watched through a window to see Kaliedo do her thing with her raccoon tail.
He too took notes.
Mage and Flare were a little curious about this as well. The got up from their seats and found a close by window to watch the item in action as well. Flare spoke up.
"I may be wrong... but... I hope that pony isn't a prisoner or something and constantly restricted by those lab ponies..." remarked Flare
"Even if you were right... what do you intend on doing about it?" asked Mage, pretty seriously.
"Nothing!" assured Flare, but then, that's when she realized it. There was nothing she could do...
"Now you see what I mean. Besides... the pony seems happy enough" remarked Mage
"Yeah... I guess you're right..." commented Flare.
At this point, Mage and Flare began taking notes on this magical item as well.
Farsight moves over to a window as well, his notebook and quill floating nearby. He takes notes well.
(Seems pretty good. Ah, one of my favorites) Jenzy thought to himself.
Out the door Kaliedo Heart bursted, a terribly wide smile on her face. Trailing her was Dove Elegy and the trio of researchers, writing their notes without end. Dove was a little distraught that she could not actually catch up to Kaliedo to calm her down before attempting this endeavor. As soon Kaliedo had the running room she needed, she sprinted in a straight line, although she wasn't much of a speedster.
"Kaliedo!" Dove shouted after her.
Kaliedo leapt into the air without fear and furiously swung her raccoon tail in a circular motion. Her jump was enormous and she kept gaining height. Her trajectory started at a 90 degree angle and straightened into a line going directly up. You could hear her very loud "Ayieeeeeeee!" as her jump took her higher in the air. Eventually, she began descending, except her momentum made her drop upside down. Thankfully, her swinging tail leveled her out and acted like a helicopter as she descended further.
Dove Elegy, being a Pegasus, shot into the air after her. By the time she reached her, Kaliedo was lazily sailing downwards, laughing uncontrollably. Dove hovered around her, contemplating on whether to be upset or happy at her.
Jenzy went outside of the room and asked,
So how are you ponies? That looked pretty great! :D
((it looks ;like she is having a lot of fun it woul be a shame if... the sun attacked ovO ))
Dove Elegy scratched her head, "Well... for a pony who has never flown before in her life, I guess that was great..."
Kaliedo Heart fluttered her forelegs trying to reach the ground as she was about to land. Her energy hadn't depleted one bit after landing and she started running around in circles, trying to catch view of her tail. "New tail forever!"
Dove laughed uncomfortably.
The researchers continued their notes.
Well, as long as she doesn't get hurt, I suppose she can keep that.
Jenzy then whispered to Dove.
There is a wing item, but I'll get to that later...
Dove's half-hearted laugh stopped, "This isn't permanent... is it? Not just because she's hard enough to keep in one place without the ability to fly, but the minute her parents find out she is half raccoon, they're going to raise the roof."
I said, as long as she doesn't get hurt, she keeps it. Though, I know a spell to make her Power-down.
Jenzy said, tapping his horn that he gained from a Magic Carrot.
"Well... getting hurt is out of the question. It's my job to keep her safe while I'm working with her. So, what about that power--"
Kaliedo Heart pounced on Dove Elegy's back, eagerly swinging her tail as though it were on automatic the whole time, "Fly together!"
Dove lost her train of thought and replied to Kaliedo, "Uh, well... We kind of fly differently, and I don't want you getting used to your new tail. You can't have a raccoon tail forever."
Kaliedo nodded and repeated herself, "Fly together!"
Dove sighed at her persistence. Maybe she should just let Kaliedo live this moment, since it probably wouldn't ever happen again, "... Okay, fine. Just this once, though."
Kaliedo hopped off her back and like a little train, began speeding in a straight line. She made another jump into the sky, this one a little faster than the first one. Dove more casually shot after her to join her in the sky.
Mage and Flare wanted to go outside and see the item in action closer, too, but, the professor didn't give them permission to do that.
All they could do was just continue to take notes from their current position by the window from the classroom.
Cloudy's notes on Kaliedo's flight mostly consisted of trajectories and notes on the tail movements that altered them.
Alright! Seems everything's goin' really well. Jenzy says as he watched.
Now, we should be moving on pretty soon.
Jenzy checked his clipboard and thought about what the class will do next.
Dove Elegy's compared to Kaliedo Heart's was far more graceful and controlled. Kaliedo was flying in a straight line while Dove was maneuvering in circles around her. And of course there was the duration; Kaliedo suddenly felt gravity take its toll and begin dragging her down while Dove continued to hover in her general vicinity. However, none of this mattered to Kaliedo. All she could think about was how happy she was flying and being with Dove, who also seemed to be enjoying the moment.
After landing again, Kaliedo happily nuzzled against Dove, laughing. "Again! Again!"
Dove cleared her throat and turned to Jenzy, "Professor? Could you turn her back to normal now?"
He smiled at seeing the happy pony, unaware of the conversation they were having. Aahh, isn't that precious. He said, as he wrote notes about the trajectories as well as the duration of flight the tail gave.
Yeah, alrighty... x3
Jenzy's horn and Kaliedo both glowed a green aura, and in a flash, Kaliedo was back to normal. Jenzy levitated the Super Leaf to him.
She very much enjoys flying doesn't she?
Kaliedo Heart noticed her tail was a pony tail once again, but still stared at it while trying to swish it around.
Dove Elegy stood watching her, replying to Jenzy sideways, "She never expressed a desire to fly until now, but seeing her react this strongly indicates that she does, in fact, very much enjoy flying. Or... perhaps I can hypothesize that it is the experience of something new that excites her." Dove's gaze seemed to wander to nowhere in particular. "Or maybe it's just me that's making her happy. Until she can better express herself to us, I only have theory to work off of."
The researchers' pens were almost catching on fire from the friction created by the speed of their writing on the paper, copying down Dove's observations.
So far, she has great potential. Wonderful little pony. Jenzy comments.
Dove's tone dropped a bit and her eyes drooped subtly, "I know... she has potential in more ways than one. I want to give her a chance at a normal life, so that's why I've been working with her for such a long time. I brought her to this school to see how well she does at comprehension and magic. So far, it's going as well as I imagined it. Definitely signs of improvement."
"Heh... that did look pretty fun. Maybe we'll be able to try that. Eventually..." remarked Mage
"Yeah... hopefully..." commented Flare
The two continued taking notes.
Arty Brightshadow stopped in front of a gate, looking at a folder he was holding with magic. - It looks like this is the place. I wonder if they really can teach me how to control myself. - He said. His coat was a light gray, meaning he was in a good but not perfect mood.
At the school campus, he was just at loss. The campus was huge, and the folder didn't have a map. He just started wander around the place, trying to find the principal's room, or any place for him to make his registration.
Man this place is huge! I really hope I can do this. Archimedes, the feathery green dragon on her back chirped"You can do this Astrid." As if reading her thoughts. Astrid nodded, somewhat nervously. She had just discovered a new species of dragon, Archimedes. She really hoped to find somepony here who could help her with her findings, and maybe get her a job here.
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Man this place is huge! I really hope I can do this. Archimedes, the feathery green dragon on her back chirped"You can do this Astrid." As if reading her thoughts. Astrid nodded, somewhat nervously. She had just discovered a new species of dragon, Archimedes. She really hoped to find somepony here who could help her with her findings, and maybe get her a job here.
Shard sat at his desk in his classroom. The unicorn was writing something, a letter in dragon-script.
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Dove's tone dropped a bit and her eyes drooped subtly, "I know... she has potential in more ways than one. I want to give her a chance at a normal life, so that's why I've been working with her for such a long time. I brought her to this school to see how well she does at comprehension and magic. So far, it's going as well as I imagined it. Definitely signs of improvement."
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"Heh... that did look pretty fun. Maybe we'll be able to try that. Eventually..." remarked Mage
"Yeah... hopefully..." commented Flare
The two continued taking notes.
Professor Jenzy nodded.
That's quite enough. We're moving on. I'll show a little presentation on some of the various similar items called "power-ups" and others as well.
We'll also take notes on... "Poisonous" Magical Items. Keep those items inside the glass boxes. Such as Poison Joke, which isn't truly poisonous, Poison Mushroom, can actually be harmful. And... That should wrap up this class period.
((Been busy in actual school. I'm sorry. :())
It looks like they're wrapping up out there. He says, walking back to his spot, writing a few more notes as he does.
Wandering aimlessly around the camp, Arty heard lectures happening all around the place through the doors. He found a bench just outside one of them, and decided to sit there and wait for it to over, so he could ask the teacher about the place and how he could join it.
Quote from: Jenzy on 2013 Mar 22, 01:45:34
Quote from: Gracie Sky on 2013 Mar 16, 18:18:47
Dove's tone dropped a bit and her eyes drooped subtly, "I know... she has potential in more ways than one. I want to give her a chance at a normal life, so that's why I've been working with her for such a long time. I brought her to this school to see how well she does at comprehension and magic. So far, it's going as well as I imagined it. Definitely signs of improvement."
Quote from: LostSanity on 2013 Mar 16, 18:35:35
"Heh... that did look pretty fun. Maybe we'll be able to try that. Eventually..." remarked Mage
"Yeah... hopefully..." commented Flare
The two continued taking notes.
Professor Jenzy nodded.
That's quite enough. We're moving on. I'll show a little presentation on some of the various similar items called "power-ups" and others as well.
We'll also take notes on... "Poisonous" Magical Items. Keep those items inside the glass boxes. Such as Poison Joke, which isn't truly poisonous, Poison Mushroom, can actually be harmful. And... That should wrap up this class period.
((Been busy in actual school. I'm sorry. :())
Mage and Flare simply nodded as they returned to their seats and prepared to to take more notes as the class was nearing its end.
Cloudy also sits back down, writing a partial note about power-up and poisonous item differences.
((Right ive been absent for a short while I know but im back now I apologise for my absence but ill be back in style))
From the first tower of the left wing in the dark magic room an unusual loud bang can be heard echoing from the halls, probably unbearable by those in class with a little wave of magic blowing off the door as from the smoke a grey pony came out with long white hair
"Well I can certainly say that was an interesting experiment *cough* Probably won't be using this room for my work anytime soon "And with that Ryo took a pair of scissors from the desk and removed a chunk of the now long hair and returned it to its normal messy style
"Now that looks better hard to believe I've been gone for 3 months probably only been a day"
What the hay was that? - Asked Arty to himself after hearing a loud bang comming from the left wing of the first tower. He didn't know how much time the classes would take to be finished, so he decided to see what was happening. He walked fast toward the place and, after arriving, saw a curtain of smoke comming out of the room. - It's better to stay here.
The pony covered in the smoke just waves "Hello there *cough* sorry about the mess I really must open a window in here hu"
another pony came walking down the hallway after hearing the bang Dr Kai but he doesnt fully aproch yet but he is just watching and looks like he's thinking
Hello there... Are you okay? - Asked Arty, trying to see anything inside the room. - I just arrived at this school, and I was wondering how I make my registration.
"Yes perfectly fine just a minor mishap"
The room behind is filled with grey smoke almost flowing out like mist the door now hangs off its hinges and the repair magic circles are having a hard time repairing the damages inside the room only a faint blue glow can be seen
"anyway regardless of my current state" Ryo bushes himself off "Its great to see a new student and regi..."
Then Kai interrupts the conversation"Ryo perhaps I should continue considering your current appearance Professor " the last word of that sentence sounded almost sarcastic
"Its nice to meet you I'm Dr Kai the school doctor and if you want ill gladly show you to the registration offices, though Im guessing that you came here because of the bang and not getting lost am I Right"
"It wasn't my fault"
"Go get cleaned up already the new teacher will be here shortly and if she sees you like that"
"urr good point" Ryo begins to move down the corridor "Hope to see you in class"
"Im sorry for that interruption Mr? " ((im assuming male sorry if im mistaken ))
Brightshadow. Arty Brightshadow. Nice to meet you, Dr. Kai. - Arty said, bowing. - I was kinda lost, so I used the 'boom' as a point of reference, hehe.
"Dont worry it happens to everypony here, you take the first point of refrance to point you in a direction, Ill take you to the registration office if you would like to follow me"
Sure. - Arty said, strating to follow Dr. Kai. But as he started walking, he looked back at the room filled with smoke - "Is this place really safe? - He thought to himself
"Dont worry about that little thing, you saw those little circles by the door correct?" Kai smiles
"well there part of the protection here under normal cercamstances its praticly inpossible for ponys to substain injurys by magical damage becasue the seals negate harmful magic before it gets to far, in fact the only reason that happened was becasue the pony who set up the seals caused the problem"
"So if you dont mind me asking what brings you to the accadamy I find everypony has an intresting story to tell"
((Still working on my reply...))
Arty stopped and sighed. His face got serious as he started to talk - I'm here to learn to control myself. Since I was born, I would change my personality, magic type and coat color depending on my mood. And that gets troublesome when my mood gets bad. I tried to attack my family once when I was young, what made me run away from home and live alone for five years. I was never really certain if my mood was the cause, but a doctor I met once told me that it was not the first time he has seen that. So I wondered if there is a way to control it. Since this was deeply connected with my magic type and power, I came to a magic school.
((What class are y'all in anyway? Magical Items or what?))
((Ryo and I are talking in the corridors, the others are in the magical items class, I guess))
"Intresting so your looking for a way to control yourself and your magic, Well I can tell you, your not alone in that dream though admitdaly some have there own reasons for control and some even teach it"
As they continue walking and talking through the coridors time seems to go in no time and while there talking unoticed they now stand infront of admitions
((Its still magic items currently so your class scince you never set an end whats going on with me and Art is just sidequesty as it were because we arnt in a classroom as a lesson is going on))
It's nice to know I'm not alone. At least not anymore. - He said, a small but sincere smile appeared in his face.
They suddenly stopped, and Arty saw they were already in front of what looked like the admition room. Arty waited Dr. Kai to go inside first, so he could be certain.
Kai knocks on the door then opens it and the moment it opens a mare sat at the desk without even looking up says
"yes dr swift how can i help you today"
"Its good to see you two Miss Chain, we have a new pony who wants to be part of the school, dont be worryed she's not as bad as she looks" Kai smiles reasuringly to Arty
"i heard that mr swift"
Quote from: PPBG on 2013 Mar 21, 19:44:44
Quote from: me246883 on 2013 Mar 21, 17:34:49
Man this place is huge! I really hope I can do this. Archimedes, the feathery green dragon on her back chirped"You can do this Astrid." As if reading her thoughts. Astrid nodded, somewhat nervously. She had just discovered a new species of dragon, Archimedes. She really hoped to find somepony here who could help her with her findings, and maybe get her a job here.
Shard sat at his desk in his classroom. The unicorn was writing something, a letter in dragon-script.
((And Shard is also not in class, but he isn't busy either. I was inviting me246883 to a side thing, but they haven't been on since then, so. . . :P))
((I'm not being inactive, I'm just waiting for something to happen in the current class.))
(( New OOC page and voting area if I could distract you all and place your attention there for the moment please ^-^
http://forum.legendsofequestria.com/index.php?topic=6934.0))
((I wonder if I want my OC to be a student in this RP, how would I go about posting that?))
((Just leave me a message in the ooc above the game is going through a minor format change format wise X3 so if any new or current players just take a look over there it would be of great help, But you can just jump straight in if you so wish))
Dark Hooves enters the academy still a little shaken about his experience with those dragons he escaped from 5 years ago.
((Just following the story that I came up with for OC Dark Hooves which can be found in the OC thread or I could just PM it to you since I have the main copy saved on my comp))
Arty chuckles at Dr. Kai's comment, then he speaks to Miss Chain. - Good morning. Is it with you that I can make my registration?
Miss Chain just looks up then slides some papers accross the desk as well as a pen
"Fill these out and then return when your done"
The papers are just genral questions as well as a small test on the test are some harder questions to test the ablitys of the student
"oh and Kai no helping but you will supervise"
"Guess I dont get a choi..."
"no"
She just points to a table set up in the other side of the room
"oh and Kai scince I know your in contact with that other fool could you get him to send someone to the front the other arival is here"
"other arival?"
Arty lifted the pen and paper using telekinesis and went to the table Miss Chain pointed. - Okay, so let me start this. - Arty said, starting to fill the general questions first.
((Do I need to answer the questions here or should I just suppose a result?))
((well considering I dont have any questions X3 I think just saying your done or suposing how well you think youve done will sufice (I may make a question sheet in the future though) ))
((Okay then :P))
After a while of hard thinking, Arty finally put the pen aside and hoofed the papers back to Miss Chain. -Here. It was quite a tough test, you know? I can't even know how well I was. - He really didn't have much theoretical knowlege of magic, but he had used it quite a lot and could deduce most of answers from experience. His questions weren't answered in thecnical language, but the main principle was noticeable in most of of his questions.
// Been in my documents for a while. Never listed the items x3
Jenzy prepared the board with the projector and began playing.
So Just take some notes on what you see in this video. Alrighty then.
Jenzy started playing the video. It showed the power-ups that were in the Boxes, and a few that haven't been shown such as the Keyblade, which Jenzy later summoned and a video demonstrating how the Special Magic arrows worked like the Fire Arrow and Light Arrow.
Each segment was about 2 minutes long showing the basics of what the item did...
Miss Chain takes the papers and then splits them into two piles the ones with the personal details she puts down to one side, however the test answers she just looks at flicking through them within an instant, her eyes obscured by the reflection in her glasses, as she places the papers down
"hmm....."She lowers her glasses and stairs at Arty
"Welcome to the academy Arty these results are sufficient enough to fulfil your placement"
She smiles her glasses now lowered and her eyes full of life her tone now seemingly completely different than her monotone voice before
"Here is a map of the school ground it also has the effect of showing you key locations at command such as your room, Facilities and classrooms"
Arty's heart was beating faster as Miss Chain looked to his test. He didn't know if he would pass, but he needed to. It might be the best chance for him to learn how to control himself. But when Miss Chain confirmed his approval, he let out a sounding - Yeah! - with a smile all across his face.
Thanks! - He used telekinesis to get the map and gave a good look at it. Then, he faced Miss Chain again. - And... How about my class schedule? When do I start?
// I probably need to PM my students...
"Lets see then" She pulls out a note from her desk "The current class appears to be Magical Items, Its currently ongoing but I think its nearing the end of its duration, as for the following class It will be announced on the loud speaker and shown on your map."
"If you wish you can go to the current class and catch it or, you can use this time to explore the grounds as you see fit"
Thanks! I'll see what I'll do. So, if you excuse me... - He said, going for the exit. But before leaving the room, he looked at Dr. Kai - Thanks for everything! See you later!
After leaving, he started analyzing the map. The place seems really big, and he didn't know if he was going for exploration or for the class. - Well, I don't have much knowledge about magical items, so I'll probably be really lost if I try to catch it near the end. So I better start seeing the place. She metioned I'll get a room, so it would be better to check it first. But where is it? - He said for himself. Suddenly, as if hearding what he said, a small bright dot appeared at the map, showing the dormitory. He headed there, wondering what it would look like. He has been living on a cave for the past years, and he barely remembered how is it to have a real bedroom for himself.
// Should I or no? I just noticed I didn't put it as a question, therefore it is simply ignored.
((... it was a question lol without the question mark totaly didnt notice oh well Your free to contact the students if you wish but im sure when they see activity they will come a running))
Miss Chain puts back on her glasses
"Dr Kai do you have any other buisness here"
"No Daisy, so ill head off"
"well then you should meet the new ponys at the front gate"
"alright alright see you around then"
Kai heads out and towards the main gate
(also bonus points if you find the naming pun)
"excuse me but I don't mean to interrupt but I have some questions"
Quote from: Jenzy on 2013 Apr 04, 19:04:33
// Been in my documents for a while. Never listed the items x3
Jenzy prepared the board with the projector and began playing.
So Just take some notes on what you see in this video. Alrighty then.
Jenzy started playing the video. It showed the power-ups that were in the Boxes, and a few that haven't been shown such as the Keyblade, which Jenzy later summoned and a video demonstrating how the Special Magic arrows worked like the Fire Arrow and Light Arrow.
Each segment was about 2 minutes long showing the basics of what the item did...
((Sorry. I was busy. I guess.))
Mage and Flare took notes on the slideshow while occasionally looking up to view the items, familiar and unfamiliar.
One of the items was unfamiliar, yet familiar to both Mage and Flare. It was the Keyblade.
"Strange... where have I seen that before...?" thought both Mage and Flare, but, they shook it off as nothing and continued to take notes.
Cloudy wrote notes on the items shown in the video, putting an asterisk next to items that particularly interested her.
Dark Hooves continues walking down the hall until after a little ways he stops and leans against the wall shaking like a leaf.
((Am I free do describe my room or they have already a fixed description?))
((Sorry for taking to long Ive been running round the forums time to deal with ooc
First Creeper might I ask whom your talking to since there are several ponys in several places its harder to keep track unless you direct your speech hence the unfortunate minor unintentional ignoring
Second Art you can describe your own room but remember it is a student room so no tardis sized rooms or impossibly large rooms alright
Third as for all this OOC talk can we please start Directing it more towards the OOC page scince this is rather a lot and a fair amount doesn't even have a game continuing line, just for emersions sake, keep OOC here to emergency or Dire questions alright, oh and also I still need some names and information in the ooc for you all so if you could help out http://forum.legendsofequestria.com/index.php?topic=6934.0 ))
A small yellow mare with a green mane walks up to the shaking pony she looks up at him and smiles cheerfully
"Hello there, everything alright"
"my apologies but I was wondering if I may enroll" the light grey Pegasus asked with slight desperation
Melody arrived at the academy by air. She slowly lost altitude as she was going to land at the window of her class. Since that window was still open from when she left, she landed inside on her desk.
(Since nopony is posting...)
((-EDIT-))
Melody closed the window and went to the door. She looked left and right and closed it but forgot to lock it. She went under her desk and took a small chest that was hidden there. She opened it and took out two golden balls with strange inscription on it.
Dark Hooves walks up to a door still moping which he leans against the door thinking about his experience with the dragons.
Trudging up to the gate of the imposing behemoth of a school, he got his first real look at the academy. The high rising towers with their flying buttresses reaching out, as if to grab the sky, the buildings of stone ancient and worn, all laced with magic heavy enough it was visible, even to him. The grounds too, it seemed, were well maintained, statues adorning the ground like an ancient game of chess. Yet, were he to say the sight was the least of it would seem to be true. The very air thrummed with magic, charged and willing to be released. It felt like that static and dry feeling that arises just before a storm, chaotic and powerful, yet reigned in. Truly this was a place of great magic and learning. The magic, it seemed, permeated everything within the grounds of the campus, flowing out of it, yet with so much still present.
Now, to say that Lumi looked out of place is a significant understatement. Who was he, this little old earth pony, doing in a place of great learning, such as this? After all, he though with a glance, his cutie mark wasn't even close to related to magic, being the carved tree it was.
Yet, despite all the daunting obstacles, he was bound and determined to go and learn. There was much in his way, yes, but it was all a matter of will. And, he though, what could be better to try the impossible? After all, if a earth pony can learn non-euclidean magic, who's to say that he can't learn more? Sighing, he walked towards the gate, and towards the impossible.
((Yes, I know, it's third person. I'm sorry. It's just that I love pumping as much detail as possible in during the first bit or two, especially if it's a jump-in, otherwise no one knows who you are or why you might react how you do. The rest will be first person, Pinkie Promise.)
((Wow! :I have been a while since I saw RolePlay with this much text!))
Melody let the two marble of gold on her desk and flew outside her class by the front door. She headed toward the entrance to get something.
((Yeah, I like being descriptive. It adds nice depth.))
Lumi started walking towards the center most building. Maybe the headmaster is in there. I hope they are nice. Slowing down, he starts to think, Although they probably don't know I'm here, so he ponders, looking about the grounds, They probably won't notice if I take a little browse of their garden.
Deciding upon his course of action, Lumi starts to enjoy this opportunity of perusing the academy grounds.
While on her way to the entrance, she was doing flips and tricks. Without noticing anything, she flew very close to the new pony's head. Realizing if, she headed straight down and then said "inocent water, blow me away!" and a big water bubble appeared and lowed her fall as if it was just a cushion. The bubble then dissipated. She looked at the pony and said "oh, hi there... Didn't see you there"
Astonished at the interesting little phoenix that just flew down from above, he gapes. Wow, I guess they don't lie when they say anything and everything is here! Lumi shock his head, "Hello," he smiles "I was just browsing the grounds you have here." Smiling he murmurs " It really is amazing here. "
She looked at him and said "you must be new here, I'm Melody, the Elemental magic teacher. What's your name? :) "
Grinning now rather merrily he responded " I'm Lumi. I'm looking to apply here." Chuckling he says, " Sorry if it's a bit blunt, but do you know where I should go for that?" Gesturing about at the expanse of the Academy, " I don't know about you, but I'd rather not wander around for ages."
"Oh... If you're looking to aply, I think you should get the director or a teacher with more experience with this since I am new here. I get lost everytime here." x3 she then said "you can still try at my age. Nopony actually got close to guessing my age. Either way too young or too old."
"Oh, well, that's ok. We all have to be lost for a while when we're new." Looking around, he thinks on it for a moment, and laughs at a notion. Straining to keep a straight face, "Well, if neither of us know where anything else is," extending a hoof he asks "care to be lost with me?"
She giggled and said "sure" she flew low and said "so, which way shall we go?"
"Not a clue!" Laughing, he heads of to the central clump of buildings.
She followed him by gliding. The sound of the wind is coming from behind.
Dark Hooves sees a pheonix flying around and decides to follow it which he starts flying right behind it.
She didn't see the pony behind her. She kept gliding.
Lumi walked along oblivious of their follower, rubbernecking all the way.
She said to Lumi "so, is there any kind of magic you are more interested?"
Wrenching his eyes away from the academy, he responded, "Well, I would really like to learn more about the very fundamentals of magic, and its integration within both the pony itself, and how it is manifested in the real world." Pausing for a moment, he continues "Now, don't get me wrong, other aspects of magic are important to me too! It's just, well, there is no real purpose to learn about advanced magic, if it can't be enacted, in even its simplest form." As a concerned look passes his face, he continues, "However, the same can be said in reverse. If you don't know what to try to gain to, then why trouble with learning to use magic?" Pondering the problematic occurrence, he shakes his head, "However, that is working with the aplication, so I'll just stick with learning the integration and the manifestation of magic ." Blinking for a moment, Lumi turns back to Nala "Does that answer your question ?"
((Its melody, not Nala that you're talking to x3))
She said "yep... It does... I think" she looked around.
((Sorry, won't happen again. Hopefully))
((Dont worry. Happens to everyone once in a while))
// Well Nala, you don't put "Melody said." You always put "She said." Gets really confusing. x3
TIP: Put the character's name at least once in your sentence. I told Serjack that and it really helped.
Or if you use Color text and name would be much easier to read...
// Now, I'm not sure what else to do for the Magical Items Class...
Alrighty. Hope y'all took good notes on the items. Any further questions, just come see me. ^-^ Jenzy told his class after the video ended.
((I used to color code my oc but because of lags and bugs when I selected a color, I stopped. But I can still try again))
Melody looked around and then said "oh my! I completely forgot to do something. I have to go, see you next time!" she flew away fast to her classroom.
Mage and Flare nodded.
Unsure what to do next, they left the classroom and began heading to the cafeteria. Not to eat anything, just to relax after class.
Dark Hooves loses sight of the pheonix when it reached top speed.
Dark Hooves: (Yells) Pony feathers!
Arty arrived at his room and took a good look. His eyes brightened and he let out a big smile, seeing how cozy it was. It wasn't really big, just had what every student would need, with a desk, an empty shelf to put some books and scrolls and a double bed. The unicorn had lived in a cave for so long that he had forgotten how good a real room was. The first thing he did was to fall on the bed and just relax. He was thinking of going to take a look at the campus after seeing his room, but he will have time for this later. He just wanted to relax until the next class started.
Turning around, Lumi mumbles to the rapidly vanishing phoenix "Oh, um, bye! " Grumbling, he mutters "Great. Now your stuck Celestia knows where, in a giant academy, looking for somepony who is nowhere to be found!"
Somewhere in the distance "Pony feathers!"
"... being chased by a ghost. Excellent job Lumi, excellent job."
The small yellow pony watching the pony run off after Melody Just looks up and lets out a small laugh
"I guess he got his energy back"
She continues further down the hallway
Ryo is now back to his normal appearance his mane now neet(ish) with a labcoat on for now and is currently wondering around outside getting some air
Kai is wondering around heading in the opposite direction of Dark and melody and gave her a quick nod as she flew by and took note of darks antics but continued on
Dark Hooves starts following the pony who flew past him and catches up enough to tap on the pony's shoulder.
((Well im assuming you mean Kai but its a bit of a miss read Kai is watching Melody and you run by and not running himself))
Kai turns round and faces the pony
"Hello there may I help you"
Dark Hooves: Yes, I'm new here and I need to find the admssions office.
((sorry about the misread lol ))
"I See another new student I presume, It would appear there are a few of you new students around" Kai looks a bit further down the corridor to see Lumi
"Im guessing you would like some help with directions to back there?"
The Yellow pony approaches Lumi as well
"It looks like your being called my dear"
"Sara your coming as well you were supposed to go to the office"
"Sorry Kai I got sidetracked"
Dark Hooves: Yes please and I would also like to know what class I should take part in. I really want to learn more magic. (He says eagerly) I almost forgot, my name is Dark Hooves. Nice to meet you.
Drawn from his musings, the gears can practically be seen turning to catch up, "Huh? oh, Oh! Yes! That would be most helpful indeed!" *chuckle* " I don't know about Mr. Hooves over there, but I'd rather not stay lost much longer. Oh, right! My name is Lumi sir. Good to meet you, Mr. . . . ?"
"Im Dr Kai Swift and my associate next to you is Miss Wheatsong its a pleasure to meet you Lumi and Dark"
"So you two are the new students hm well it looks like im on your side for now Kai can you lead the way"
Kai laughs for a moment
"As you probably can tell Miss Wheatsong is new here also and I was sent to take her to the office so if you all want to come along Ill gladly show you the way, and we can discuss classes on the go"
Dark Hooves: Sounds good to me.
"The pleasure is all mine Mr. Swift. "
Turning to Wheatsong and Dark Hooves, "Well, it seems we will be seeing each other soon," a small flash of worry crosses Lumi's joyous face, " Hopefully But that is neither here nor there, so lead on Mr. Swift!"
Kai begins to head back down the corridor the other three following along
Sara smiles and looks to the two "So might I ask as the new counsellor what bring the two of you to the academy? Oh and I should introduce myself properly Im Sara Wheatsong its nice to meet you Lumi and Dark"
Dark Hooves: Nice to meet you too. I know all elemental magic, but I want to learn different magic other than offensive elemental magic.
"I am here to learn about the intricate relation between the magic of ponies and it's relation to their species type." Waving a hoof dismissively, he continues" I mean, you can clearly see pegasi's magic manifested in their wings and weight distribution, and unicorn's manifestation in hundreds of manners, but why are they manifested in this way? That, and how one might change from one manifestation to another is my main goal here. Oh, and to learn, of course. "
"Oh thats an intresting theory you have there expecialy due to there relation in magical feilds being seprate, however you cant leave out us earth ponys Lumi, the limmitations of ones ideals often leads to the dismissle of the most inportant factors"
Sara opens her wings and closes them again
"I never really considered that honestly, though elemental magic is also quite intresting, but how did you only develop offencive spells, that must be dangorus"
As they continue on they progress closer to the admin office
((Lumi should'a been here for Inter-Magical Forces lecture ovO))
((tut tut ooc magus ooc lol but yes prehaps the next one as for dark prehaps shadow magic may be of intrest ovO))
Melody got back to her class and started searching in the back of the class.
((Anyone who is free can go see her ovO))
(( Oh Magus, I remember reading through that, and oh how wondrous it was. Confusing, but wondrous. ))
Chuckling he mumbles "Oh trust me, I haven't forgotten earth ponies." Attempting to look at himself, " Hard not to. However, trying to explain direct manifestation with that type of magic in a method comparable to pegisi flight or unicorn magic is next to impossible with a short amount of time, so the point is currently moot. "
"Indeed that is an interesting concept, and infect it may interest you to know that the physiology of Pegasi and unicorn has never proven a direct link to there abilities, from a medical standpoint Magical energy in a unicorns horn doesn't affect there overall spell casting"
They arrive at the office the door closed as they stand infront of it
"And here is the office your free to enter when you want "
Inspecting the marvel of carpentry before him, Lumi sighed, relenting upon what must be done. "Well, this is it. Good luck to you Mr. Dark, and Miss Wheatsong." And with that, he went inside.
Back in her room, Cloudy decants the liquid that had gathered in a beaker into a small, rather plain glass bottle that once held juice. After screwing the cap on she affixes a label to the front of the bottle. She writes the date and contents on the label, then sets the bottle aside before cleaning up the glassware sitting on her desk and packing it into a box which she slides under her bed. With her little experiment concluded Cloudy looks around for an unread book to pass some time with.
Dark Hooves: Well I learned the offensive elemental spells from my dad, which he and Zecora taught me discipline and focus to keep my magic from running wild. (turns to Kai Swift) I don't really know anything about the others species of ponies regarding magic except for that they all hve mana whether they can use it or not. As far as I know only unicorns and alicorns can use magic.
Dark Hooves opens the door, but waits for Sara Wheatsong to enter.
Dark Hooves: Mares first. (smiling)
"Im afriad the process is a little diffrent for me my dear so go right ahead"
Sara looks at Dark and smiles politly back
Dark Hooves: Alright then. (walks into the office and takes a seat in a chair)
Miss Chain Sits at her desk bearly looking up
"So you two are the new entrys to the accadamy Correct, here fill these in"
She slides some papers across basic information froms Name education bacground ect
Melody finished what she was doing in her class and left it exiting by the window.
Ah, sweet efficiency...
"Yes ma'am. I will get right on it."
Walking over to the desk, Lumi proceeded in filling out the quintessential information.
Lets see...
After sitting in for the Magical Item class, Farsight heads to his personal quarters, dropping off his study supplies and picking up what he'll need to teach the next class. It was interesting, he had only just arrived and they already have him teaching... It's a good thing he had taught a couple of other ponies the basics. He flips open his notebook, looking over his notes and diagrams. "I guess I could teach them the fundamentals today... Maybe see if they can enter a Dream Trance... That's pretty easy." He says aloud to himself. Putting the book into his saddlebag, he heads back out of his room and toward the classroom they had given to him for his class.
Farsight arrives at the room and enters. He puts his saddlebag on his desk, and steps up to the blackboard. "With this place being so magically inclined... I would of thought they'd have something... More advanced... Oh well." He says to himself as he levitates the chalk across the boards surface, spelling out: Dreamweaving, the Magic behind the Dream.He sets floats the chalk back to where it had been and takes a seat, waiting for his students to arrive. Farsight decides to pass the time by studying over his notes.
After sometime, Arty wake up from the most confortable nap he had ever taken. After getting up, streching his muscles and yawning, he took his map to see if the location of his first class was already decided. He saw a little glowing spot pointing to a specific classroom, with the saying "Next class - Dreamweaving". - Interesting... This map is indeed really convenient.
Arty searched around the room and finally found a notebook, a quill and a bottle of ink. He took it and started walking toward where the map was pointing. Arriving at the place, he entered the room. None was there yet, besides a red unicorn who seemed to be the teacher. - "Go....Good morning." - He said nervously and found himself a place to sit, at more or less at the center of the class. He put his stuff over the desk and waited for the class to start.
With her map indicating a class due to begin, Cloudy gathered up her books strewn across her desk. She stop to clean some green stains from her saddlebag before donning it and heading off to the the next class. She quietly takes a seat and begins doodling in the margins to past the time until class started.
Most of them consist of sketches of plants or abstract patterns based on commas.
Dark Hooves grabs the form and start filling in the required information.
Mage and Flare finally felt their maps vibrate once again, they took their maps out to see what class was next.
"Dream Magic? That's a new one for me... should be interesting..." remarked Mage
"I guess we should be going then..." added Flare. Mage simply nodded, indicating that Flare was right.
After following their maps, they made their way into the classroom to see a few ponies already there. They waved to the instructor before taking a seat in the second row of desks, Mage and Flare sitting next to each other once again.
They re-summoned their supplies and began organizing their desks in preparation for the class to begin.
"Just hand them back when your done, Then the real test will begin"
After a half hour Dark Hooves finishes filling out the form and sets it on the table using his levitation spell.
After a time, Lumi finished the form's requests, set it on the table, and calmly waited in his seat.
Miss Chain quickly glances over the notes and places them to one side before taking out two sealed envelopes both with the seal of the academy on them
"Now for the test Answer one simple question to me, What Is Magic?"
Dark Hooves: Magic is what gives a unicorn or alicorn his or her power which comes from the heart.
Thinking for a moment, "Well, that really depends on what is considered magic, however it is most commonly seen as a physical or metaphysical representation of ones will through energy provided from the user, that interacts with the latent magical potential of, well, what it interacts with is a subject of major metaphysical debate, but regardless, it is from that a physical or metaphysical action occurs.
Miss Chain looks up at the both of you
"is that what you want to awnser or been told to awnser. what is magic?"
Lumi looks confused while pondering the implication.
What is she asking me? Is that what I want to say, or is that what is right? What does that even mean? I want to say what is right, but what does she mean is that what I want to say? Is that what you want to answer or been told to answer... It doesn't make sense!
Huffing for a moment, he starts to think... and understand
"Ma'am, to me, magic is the impossible. To me, magic is the ability to do what can't. Magic is the impossible, but possible all the same. To me magic represents the infinite possibilities of the future. Magic is hope for tomorrow. Magic is the wish upon a star that happens. Magic is the tool of those who want to use it, and wish to. "
"And to you Mr Hooves"
Dark Hooves: I was just repeating what Princess Twilight told me.
"Lumi ((Is there a last name I can enter here?)) and Dark Hooves, you both pass. Lumi you realised that A textbook answer isn't always the best one, and in fact trusting your choices is often better than trusting what was told to you"Miss Chain looks at Dark
"Dark although the answer itself would have caused you to fail, you had stuck to your convictions your welcome in the academy but you should learn from your pears, and yourself, not all things can be told to you"
((In addition I'm not quite sure that Princess Twilight is in this stories continuity but hey Magus will correct me later))
Miss Chain slides the two sealed envelopes forward ready for them to take
((I was just following my OC's storyline))
Dark Hooves: I'm aware of that, it's just I've had a rough time for the few years I was being held captive.
"Your past is of no concern here, there are those with darker pasts and brighter futures"
Dark Hooves: I want to let go of my past, but I'm not quite sure if i can. (Thinking) Lousy dragons, why did they have to foalknap me just for my gift.
"Were not telling you to let go of your past, but you dont need to dwell on it here when your not alone"
She looks at Dark directly "Shall I explain whats in your entry pack"
Dark Hooves: Please do.
"Inside the envelope is your room key with an allocated room, your allowed to use that space as you feel fit though be warned of room inspections in the event of suspicious activity, there is also a map that tells you the locations you ask for, its voice activated so keep it with you and Classes will be announced over the loud speaker when there beginning "
Dark Hooves: Thank you ma'am.
Only by the skin of his teeth did Lumi manage to stay put. He felt like he could own the world right now.As the lovely secretary lady continued to speak about, well, something, all he could think about was a simple fact. He was in
I actually made it! That's impossible! Well, I just said magic is the impossible, and lo and behold, it occurred! Yes! *the rest of this line of though is merely ecstatic jargon*
Trying, semi-successfully, to reign himself in, he hears something about entry packs, magical maps, and a room.
Dark Hooves walks out of the office and starts looking at the map.
Dark Hooves: (holding the map with his levitation spell) (thinking) I guess I'll go to the courtyard and see if I can make some new friends.
"The two of you are free to go, I would advise learning your surroundings before the next classes"
She looks into the back and at the doorway
"As for you Miss Wheatsong your registration is already complete, and your room has been prepared for now so there no need to worry you'll find your keys and belongings in room 375A im sure Mr Swift will show you how to get there"
"Y Yes Daisy"
"Thats Miss Chain to you still"
All the students and staff are dismissed from the office
Dark Hooves: Oh hey there Mr. Swift, you caught me just as I was about to go exploring the campus.
"Oh so you passed the test did you then well Congradulations, though im A tad confused by your suprise considering Me and Miss Wheatsong have been out here the whole time, also just call me Kai"
Dark Hooves: Thanks. I really should work on not getting too focused, it causes me to lose sight of the big picture.
"Well never forget to not lose sight of whats inportant to you, the mind is a compicated thing, but remember to keep whats precious to you close at heart"
Dark Hooves: Yeah. Well I need to start familiarizing myself with the campus so I can find my way around without asking for directions.
Farsight greets the few students that had entered his classroom with a nod of the head or a simple "Hello." He recognized a few of them from the last class he had attended about Magical Items. He decides to wait a little while longer, in case any more students show up.
Lumi gathered the entry pack from the desk, attempted to nod calmly to Miss Chain, and proceeded to leave the entrance hall.
*whew* Noticing Mr Dark and Dr Swift were conversing, he simply smiled as he went off thinking of what had transpired.
Congrats Lumi, you made it into the prestigious Royal Academy of Magic.
Yep! They actually took me! Hurrah!
Eh, don't get ahead of yourself, you only got in. You still have to make it here.
Yes, well, that just gives me more reason to do my best then!
Optimist much?
Yep, thanks for noticing!
Chuckling at his own conversation, he went about to work. "Well, first thing's first," pulling his map, he asked, "Where is my room?" Seeing its path, he headed off, hopeful and bright with the though of what might be.
((Sorry im just doing a minor petty correction because well im petty its actuly Dr Kai Swift not Mr that post earlyer from Miss chain was her insulting him to some degree X3))
((Oh, sorry. I probably should have looked further back, but meh. Sorry, its fixed now.))
"Well Dark I wish you the best of luck but for now I must be showing Miss Wheatsong her room"
"Kai how many times do I tell you dont adress me formaly"
"Oh umm Right Sorry Sara this way"
Kai looks a tad embaressed before heading off leading Sara to her room
((Its no problems I caused the problem myself))
Both Mage and Flare take out their notebooks and writing utensils and place them on their desks in preparation to take notes
((I guess I'm just doing this to indicate that it's not that I'm not being active, I was just waiting for the class to start. X3 ))
((T'is fine! I'm just waiting to see if more show up, since I wouldn't want to start and have them miss a bunch.))
Farsight takes a few notes down, recording some of his recent discoveries in the Dreamworld and about Dreamweaving that he hadn't recorded just yet. He looks over at the clock, seeing that he'd need to start his class soon, whether all his students had arrived or not.
Dark Hooves starts walking around the campus while looking at the map.
Arriving at his new little room of a home, he took it in. Swiftly. It wasn't much, but it was plenty enough, what with a bed, desk, chair, a set of shelves, and a little walking space, it seemed plenty cozy.
Hmm, not bad! A few warm, earth tone touches and it will be quite pleasant!
Smiling at his fortune, he went about placing his belongings. Just a few bits and baubles later, and it was a room fit for, well, Lumi. Laying down on his bed, he started thinking about all the things he may (or may not) do, as he absent minded browsed the map for inspiration.
Lets see... oh! A music hall! That would be wondrous to visit! Ah, the sounds, the resonance, the performances, oh it will be glorious! Ah, and it's right next to, what does that say? Spacial Magic Room: May or may not exist here? Why would it... oh. That's er, interesting. Uh, lets see, a temporal lounge? May or may not exist at this time? Whew! That's some heavy stuff there. But what else do they have? Inter-Magical Forces and Magitronics right next Biology... huh, maybe they planed that. Hmm, there's courses on Shadow Magic, Dark Magic, Practical Applications of Magic, Magic Items , Magic Glyphs, Runeology, Magic Drawings, Dream Magic that I'm about to be late for, and Swimming? Why is there swi- wait WHAT? . . . That, but, I just... oh no
Gathering as much materials as possible in his hooves that he could still canter with, with the map set between his teeth, he went off towards the class. You're not late yet, let's keep it that way ok?
Dark Hooves arrives at his room and opens the door using the key then heads inside and places his belonging on the floor next to the bed.
The room is simple just a bed, desk, and closet locker for his stuff.
Shard closed the door as he left his room. He walked through the halls, on his way to the cafeteria.
Dark Hooves locks his room door and starts heading to the classroom while holding the map in front of him.
Farsight looks out the window, judging the time. He looks over the class and sighs lightly, "We might as well start, then." His deep, bass voice rumbled out and he stood, once again looking over the class, "And what better way to start then with a question: What is a dream...?"
Dark Hooves arrives at the classroom door and enters.
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Farsight looks out the window, judging the time. He looks over the class and sighs lightly, "We might as well start, then." His deep, bass voice rumbled out and he stood, once again looking over the class, "And what better way to start then with a question: What is a dream...?"
Both Mage and Flare attempted to think of an answer. They
thought they knew, but was it
really the correct answer?
Flare raised her hoof.
"Well... scientifically... it's when your subconscious mind displays images when you sleep. Some scientists have even argued that it's your subconscious trying to tell you something. But... if you wanted an answer magically speaking... I'm not sure..." replied Flare
Mage raised his hoof in an attempt to add to what Flare said
"Magically... I suppose... you just enter the world of dreams?" queried Mage, unsure of his answer himself
((I could only think of the scientific answer!! :I I honestly don't know if we're talking about some sort of 'magic' answer... X3 ))
Finally finding the right door, Lumi gathered himself. It had been a, interesting, journey. Taking a breath, he walked forward.
"... the world of dreams?"
Ugh! I'm late! Where did I go wrong? I had the map that told me were to go, but, and then it just, argh!
Well standing here isn't gona do you better!
Oh, fine!
Gathering himself, he walked in.
Dark Hooves: I see the class has just started.
Dark Hooves takes a seat at the back of the classroom and waits for a question to answer.
Farsight nods at the answers Mage and Flare gave, "Those are both good answers! Anypony else care to share theirs? Oh, and for the two newcomers, the question is: What is a dream?" He says, once more looking over the classroom.
A dream is a subconscious construction that occurs inside the sleeping pony's mind which the impossible becomes possible.
Taking a seat off to the left, Lumi pondered the question.
What is a dream, eh? Well, it is firstly a representation of thoughts and images displayed in ones subconscious that might display anything. I bet someone has already said that though. Hmm, well, it is also a point in which magic is both most useful for identifying though processes and methods, because all of the ponies conscious defenses are down, and subconscious ones are visible. However, since all of there defenses are down, it is very dangerous and, quite literally, maddening. But, has that been said too? Or is the question a gauge of what we know, or think? Or is it like the exam, where the truth is personal? ... I guess I'll just wait to see for now.
He merely reply's with a shake of his head.
After thinking about the question while listening to the other students answers, Cloudy feels that there isn't that much her own answer could add.
She goes ahead and blurts it out anyway.
"To me a dream is the result of the brain's maintenance process, where segments of events we have experienced are jumbled around with other parts of our minds such as our hopes and desires or in the case of nightmares our fears. The result is a projection of a constructed experience which uses the senses we rely on most.
The recall and jumbling of the elements of the mind is probably due to re-organisation, which serves to remove less used memories to make room for new ones."
Dark Hooves: (thinking) Well I have said my piece so I'll wait for the next question.
Farsight ponders on all the answers, which were relatively the same, and relatively true. He nods and then speaks, "Everything you all have said is true, but there is more to it. A dream, while being created by the subconscious, is a will of magic, unknown and uncontrolled, normally, by the dreamer. This is why Dream magic can be taught and learned by anypony that knows it. One does not need a horn, although I do have to say it definitely helps, or wings or wand to cast this kind of magic, but strength of will. It is also a bastion that you create as you sleep, to protect yourself, whether knowingly or not, from the evils that plague the night. A whole new world.... And you can make and shape it as you please, with the proper training. So, who's ready to delve into the realm of dreams, and take control of the night?"
Dark Hooves write down every word Farsight says into his notebook.
Dark Hooves raises his hoof with a question to ask.
Farsight points a hoof at Dark, "Yes? A question?"
Dark Hooves: What causes nightmares to occur?
"A very good question. Some are caused by our own subconsciousness. If you do not know how to control your dreams, then they can become nightmares... But there are some that are more, they are called Nightmares." Farsight says, the capitol in the last word being evident from his tone of voice, "These are created when a Lord of Nightmares lets his minions free to roam the Dreamworld... We'll talk more about that place later... And these are very dangerous, and can lead to death if not taken care of properly."
Dark Hooves write down every word Farsight said into his notebook.
Both Mage and Flare wrote down notes on what was said as well.
When the instructor said "Death" though...
They seemed to become very serious.
They simply underlined "Nightmares" several times to ensure they knew of this danger.
They waited to attempt Dream Magic themselves. If they could do it at all, since this was something else they didn't do at their previous magic school either.
Dark Hooves raises his hoof again with another question.
Farsight points to Dark Hooves, "Yes?"
Dark Hooves: When will get to start trying out dream magic?
"Soon... Soon.. I just want you to know the dangers and consequences, since not only death can ensue. If a Nightmare Lord finds you... Well... You may just become his puppet. But enough of that, I would know if one was close by. Are we all ready for the actual magic? Or are there any more questions?"
Dark Hooves: I am ready.
Mage and Flare looked at one another. They then lowered their heads, in thought.
It only seemed like a minute or two before they raised their heads again. The looks on their faces were just as serious as ever.
"I'm ready" assured Mage
"As am I" added Flare
(( *prepares battle/boss themes [more than likely from Persona :P ] just in case* :s ))
Arty wrote down some notes, as the other were doing, but suddenly stopped when the subject "nightmares" appeared. It was surely normal for ponies to have nightmares, but was it normal to be almost every night? And aways the same? Arty raised a hoof, shyly.
Farsight looks over at Arty, and points a hoof to him, "Yes, another question?"
After being called, Arty started speaking nervously, without lookin at Farsight's eyes - "Well... I.... I was just wondering... Is it normal to have a... You know... Recurrent nightmare? Like, the same nightmare at least once a week?"
Blinking several times, he writes a simple note to study: Dream magic: magic of subconscious mind made from pony. nightmare: Dream Magic gone wrong. Nightmare: Dream magic gone wrong from interference, can be fatal. Nightmare Lord: Pony of dream magic, interferes because?
Hmm, quite a few question about N(n)ightmares. Wonder why...
Hmm, maybe I'll just keep that for later
Cloudy looks at the notes she has taken and asterisks Nightmares to remind herself to find a book on dream magic that covers the hazards.
She adds a footnote mentioning the Nightmare lord.
Seeing as there's no appreciation for Magical Tinkering at the Adepts' school... The spat with Albion, the current headmaster, still left Laserbolt steaming. He'd fought with him before, but this was the first time Albion had outright insulted his art! Laserbolt decided to take a "working vacation", although he was sure Albion would see it as a show of abandonment, which is how Laserbolt wanted him to see it. When he heard of Laserbolt being accepted to teach at another school, he'd want him back and working immediately! The plan had its flaws, but Laserbolt didn't care. Soon, he would be Dr. Laserbolt of the Royal Academy of Magic! He walked up to the receptionist and asked if they had any spaces left in the teaching roster. Who exactly is the headmaster, and where can I see him?
The secretary looked up, and the dozens of flying papers and documents puffed away into smoke and sailed through various pipes in the walls to offices and records buildings around the campus.
"Dr. Emerald Crescent would be the headmaster of the Royal Academy of Magic, Dr. Laserbolt. His office is just through those doors, but he only takes prearranged appointments. If you would like to place yourself on the queue, I can bring up the list. Are you planning on applying for a position on the faculty?"
Laserbolt sighed. So much for the direct approach. Alright, where do i sign up for the appointment? I'm interested in teaching Magical Tinkering. Some wandering magus told me about the place, and he had some interesting magic to show for his time here.
The secretary's lips quirked up. "The Wanderer, hmm? I see you've met Dr. Scroll's Void Entity contact. Do you have documentation with you on hoof to verify your qualifications, academic records, employment history, legal history, and citizenship? Or if you are already registered in the Equestrian Academic Archives, you could give me your Academic Identification Code and I can bring up your history and verify you immediately."
A tap of a hoof on the desk, and a transparent screen of magic appears; it is the primary means of accessing the EAA in the Royal Academy. Several wisps of smoke exit pipes in the wall and coalesce into a larger cloud in front of the would-be professor, popping into a short stack of documents which magically fold into a single paper with moving ink.
"If you could get me your number, you can simply fill out those forms while I search the Archives; name and number should do for most of the papers. These are agreements and contracts with the Academy for safety and legal purposes."
Erhm... alright... my... EAA. I can never remember that thing... alright, uhm... Laserbolt stood in front of the desk, looking a little baffled. Try 9456119, I think that's it. He started filling out the forms, making sure there wasn't any suspicious riders in it that would end up in tragedy for himself.
The secretary nodded, and with a quick flash of magic, Laserbolt's credentials and identification appeared on the screen. Several graphs fade into view, and green check marks pop into existence in a neat column to one side.
"It seems everything is in order," smiled the mare. "When you have finished filling out the forms, I will enter you into the database. We happen to have an opening for Magical Tinkering; the previous professor retired from his position just last week, and we had been about to cut it from the list of classes due to the lack of qualified professors willing and able to teach. Dr. Feather Scroll had offered, but his integral part in teaching Inter-Magical Forces and Magitronics was too important, and the only other professor qualified to teach Magitronics, his father Dr. Lightning Scroll, already had his schedule packed."
The documents were nothing special; mostly they were agreements to take responsibility for one's own actions, to grade without prejudice for gender or race, to comply with Academy regulations on laboratory use and safety, and other normal things that would be expected of the university.
Welp, thanks, ma'am. I've finished up the papers, and I'm ready for whatever comes next. This school is fairly reputable. When I was young, I almost went here, but didn't have enough money. I'd forgotten about it until that... what was it called? Void Entity? When it reminded me. Laserbolt slid the completed contracts over to the secretary, and smiled. Thanks for helping me through this. I don't really like going through this stuff, so it means a lot to me.
"Not a problem at all," smiled the secretary as her horn glowed.
The contracts vanished in a puff of smoke as soon as Laserbolt slid them over, sailing through a pipe in the wall. A moment later some papers appeared, alongside a map. The secretary smiled politely. "Welcome to the Academy, Professor Laserbolt. Your schedule and roster are there, along with a map of the grounds and various other helpful information sheets. Your room..."
The map unfolded itself in impossible ways until it was a nearly perfect three-dimensional replica of the Academy, with one of the rooms in the towers highlighted, along with the most convenient path from the stallion's current location.
"...and you won't be needing keys here, the magic doors are security enough. Nothing to accidentally misplace somewhere. Your uniform for formal events, and other useful items, will be in your lecture hall. Oh, and of course identification forms for transportation and community event discounts."
Another room glowed in a different color on the map.
"You mentioned Dr. Feather Scroll earlier, and I thought perhaps the two of you might like to meet one another at some point. If you wish to speak with him, he is almost always available most of the day in his office here. It's only a short walk from your lecture hall, and as his field is so closely entwined with your own, I think the two of you might find it useful to get to know each other."
Laserbolt nodded, and looked at the map. It looked fairly easy to figure out where everything was. He bid the secretary farewell, and made his way to his room. The place was bigger than it looked, but it only took him a little while to make his way to his hall. He looked around, and noted that it was fairly small. That made sense. Magic Tinkering was hard to teach in large groups, due to the hooves-on nature of the subject. He plopped into the chair at the front of the room, and leafed through the papers. I gotta remember when my class is. Let's see...
The class was apparently not due for some time, as the majority of students were in the Dream Magic class.
Well, that does help... Alright, time to get started on the syllabus. Luckily I brought the one from... Erm... Oh... Albion took all my notes when I resigned. Great... Laserbolt thought to himself for a bit.Let's see...That guy the secretary talked about was going to teach this, so maybe he has some notes I can borrow. Laserbolt walked down the hall to where the mark on the map indicated. Hey, is this Feather Scroll's room? Sorry if I'm interrupting anything. I'm a new teacher here, teaching Magic Tinkering, but I've lost my syllabus. Can you help me out? I hope I'm not overstepping any boundaries here...
The professor, a blue unicorn with a pink mane, looked up from his desk and smiled as the documents organized themselves neatly into a stack to one side. "Of course! I am Feather Scroll, and I would be happy to help you. Please, come in! What's your name?"
My name is Laserbolt! Well, I guess Prof. Laserbolt now. I'm pretty excited to be here, but I've lost my syllabus.I heard you were going to teach Magic Tinkering, and I thought you may have some notes or something I could borrow. Laserbolt looked around and took in the surroundings. It would be a huge help to me if you could lend some resources to me, if you have any. If not, that's cool, I can just compile stuff from the library, but it'll take time.
"Ah, of course! Let me see. I have some lecture notes I had begun preparing, and a copy of the teacher's textbook here," replied the stallion as he pulled out some moving-ink documents and text-in-a-page scrolls. "All the equipment should be in the lecture hall and the adjacent lab room. It's remarkable how many similarities Magical Tinkering has with Magitronics, or rather, how much Magitronic theory is applied in the creation of magical mechanisms."
Wow, thanks, Feather! This is gonna be a great help. I haven't taught in a while, so I may have to read this text book myself. Laserbolt reached for the documents as Feather Scroll handed them to him.Um... So where is everypony? The only people I've seen here are you, a janitor, and the secretary. Is the school between semesters, or years, or something? I would have thought the place would be swarming with students.
"Well, there IS a class in session at the moment," smiled the professor. "Dream Magic, as a matter of fact. There are many students in other classes as well, or if not in class then most probably in the Academy Library, laboratories, or cafeteria."
Okay. Wait, this place only has one class at a time!? That's a bit... unconventional. But okay. Thanks for the papers, Feather Scroll. I'm gonna go shack up in my room and figure out the class syllabus. It's been a while since I've taught. Laserbolt walked back to his room, fell over into the chair, and started reading through the notes and the text book.
"The majority of students here take the same major, and as the classrooms are large enough most can usually fit in the same room. I shall see you later then, Dr. Laserbolt!" smiled the professor, turning back to his work.
"Let's see... root mean square of the Swirls of the apparatus..."
Hmmm... Looks like I'm gonna have to delay my class a bit longer... This is going to take a while. Laserbolt took out his custom "do not disturb" sign that he had in his bag, and hung it on his door. He then walked back to his desk, and sat down to get started on his syllabus.
Dark Hooves is in the library studying up on dark magic since the teacher was fired for some unknown reason.
(ooh! Dream Magic! my unicorn OC is a specialist at that! Could she be like an assistant teacher?)
(Please PM Seriack if you want to help with Dream magic.)
He finishes the chapter on turning his mana dark and starts focusing his mana on his horn.
((Sorry it took forever to reply!))
Farsight looks at Arty with slight concern as he walks over to the pony, "It may be... A simple Nightmare that's found it's home inside of you... If you want me to, I can place wards on you to help when you sleep. When do you normally have the nightmares?" He asks.
Dark Hooves returns to the classroom that has Farsight in it talking with a student.
He sits at his desk setting the books on dark magic on it.
Arty noticed the teacher's slight look of concern. He started worrying a little. He already had lots of problems, and didn't want to know he had even more. - "Well... I usually have this nightmares when I sleep in a not-so-good mood, what happens more often than I would like... It's really annoying how I can't get away from my problems even when I'm asleep..." - He turned his look down, with some sort of melancholy in his eyes.
He opens to where he left off at and attempts to change his mana from normal to dark mana.
Mage and Flare simply continue to scribble notes
(( :s ))
(is the class going on now?)
((Please PM Seriack if you want Dream Class to continue, or I could set up a poll and have you all vote on whether to move to the next class or wait.))
((Its still going. I was waiting for Lumi's reply to see if he/had anything else to say or add. I'll reply tonight when I have stable Internet that won't disappear on me mid post. Like it did during this post...))
Melody was in her class having fun with a new ice spell she just found out about.
((She's figure skating with frozen claws and making the floor under her become ice))
Dark Hooves creates a concentrated orb of dark mana near his head.
//so um how do I start Magus
((show up at the secretary's office or something.))
Quote from: FlameandIce on 2013 Jun 09, 16:53:40
//so um how do I start Magus
((or you can visit me at my class))
He focuses hard and makes a small rift which sucks in anything small enough to fit in it.
Dark Hooves: That's so cool. (rubs his forehooves together)
Farsight nods, "I'll place wards on you... But I want you to visit me weekly so I can make sure they aren't getting worse..." He tells Arty and then looks up, hearing the small vacuum sound. He sees Dark Hooves and his mini-Black Hole and his eyes widen in shock, "Hey! You! What do you think you're doing?!" He exclaims.
Flame knocks on the door of the secretary's office holding a suit case
Dark Hooves: (releases the spell which the rift vanishes) Sorry, I was practicing a dark magic spell.
Laserbolt jolted from his preparations, and looked around. Aw, buck. Dark magic. He stood up, and grabbed his thaumic fluctuation detector from his bag. This is not good. This is not good. THIS IS NEVER GOOD. As fast as he could, he ran down the hallway, and as he passed the Dream Magic Class, the Flux needle spiked on the detector. It's in here!
Arty nods - "Okay. Thanks, professor." - His expression got more relived, and a small smile could be noticed in his face. From what he had heard, the teachers of this school are really top class magicians, and the thought of finally being able to spend more than three days without having that nightmare just made Arty's day.
Suddenly, a familiar type of magic being cast drew Arty's attention as well as the teacher's. "Dark magic... So there are others here who can use it..."
Dark Hooves: (noticing Arty looking at him) I was practicing dark magic, I managed to cast a miniature black hole. (smiles)
Farsight shakes his head, "You do that in my class again and I'll send you to detention... This is Dream magic, not dark magic." He scolds, walking back to the front of the class. He was muttering something under his breath snowy endangering the class and the whole Academy. He turns back around and looks over the class again, "If there aren't any more questions... Are we ready to begin?" He asks.
WHO'S DOING DARK MAGIC IN HERE!? Laserbolt stood at the door, panting, and looking a little freaked out. Don't you know what that does to the residual magical field!? WHO WAS IT!? He looked around the room, eyes wide and nostrils flaring.
Cloudy jots a line about dream wards and listens in to the sudden stir up about dark magic. She makes a note on residual magic fields, along with
a sketch of a dark hole. After a moments thought she tried to take a rough guess at how much force it had exerted, but without any solid reference points she couldn't.
Dark Hooves: Sorry for the scare, I was practicing dark magic.
Mage and Flare seemed a little annoyed at the commotion, but, tried to ignore and it and focus on the class
Mage and Flare nodded to one another.
"We're ready" assured Mage and Flare nodded in agreement.
The door opens for Flame, revealing a room full of flying papers and puffs of smoke. The mare at the desk, obviously the Secretary, barely moves as documents file themselves, stamps clear forms, and a microphone floats up to her mouth.
*****
A chime sounds throughout the campus.
"ATTENTION. UNAUTHORIZED USE OF DARK MAGIC HAS BEEN DETECTED ON THIS CAMPUS IN THE DREAM MAGIC ROOM BY STUDENT NUMBER 2111315141, DARK HOOVES. PLEASE BE FOREWARNED THAT ANY FUTURE UTILIZATION OF DARK MAGIC WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE DETENTION AND ACADEMIC SUSPENSION. CONTINUED USE WILL RESULT IN EXPULSION AND AN INQUISITION BY THE MINISTRY OF CHANGELING THREAT DETECTION AND THE MINISTRY OF IMPERIAL DEFENSE. THANK YOU."
*****
She smiled up at Flame. "Good day, how may I help you?"
um I'm the new professor Flame D'Autriche Lucifenia Flame says to the secretary I figured this was the first place I should go
((well I never really had an exit post so heres one for the road))
Ryo looks up from outside the gate both him and Kai walking away "The warning bells have gone of already have they"
"Ryo theres no sence looking back they shall be fine"
"I know I passed my barriors onto another so the place should be safe who knows we may need to visit again in the future"
((sorry had to have my last bit of fun))
A new student, Burning Bright, arrived at campus. She had a dusty Red-Orange fur color, with an Orange-Yellow mane and tail.
Burning Bright slowly entered class, her red eyes darting back and forth. She found a desk that wasn't filled at sat at it.
He continues studying the book but refrains from using dark magic.
Oh, good. They have sensor alarms. Well, I suppose the dean will handle this, or... something. Laserbolt looked around the classroom at all the faces staring back at him. Good day.
He buries his face in the book hiding his face.
Farsight sighs, muttering something about random students trying to take matters into their own hooves and trying to cast spells that weren't allowed. He gives a snort, "If there aren't anymore distractions... Shall we begin?"
"Yes. I think. I hope." Burning Bright sighed.
Quote from: FlameandIce on 2013 Jun 10, 20:34:44
um I'm the new professor Flame D'Autriche Lucifenia Flame says to the secretary I figured this was the first place I should go
"Welcome to the Royal Academy of Magic, Mr. Lucifenia," smiles the secretary as a few wisps of smoke exit pipes in the wall and coalesce into a larger cloud in front of the would-be professor, popping into a short stack of documents which magically fold into a single paper with moving ink.
"We have your academic record on file, so all you need to do is simply fill out these forms; name and number should do for most of the papers. These are agreements and contracts with the Academy for safety and legal purposes."
Laserbolt walked back to his quarters, glad that the problem was taken care of, and only slightly embarrassed. After all, he did kind of just walk in on that class. Oh well, last time he ignored black magic, it turned out Discord had come back. He had to be certain everything was fine.
He closes the book and opens the one he has on elemental magic then starts reading the chapter on making new elemental spells.
Flame nods he picks up the fourm and begins filling it out when he finishes he puts the paper back on the secretary's desk
Quote from: FlameandIce on 2013 Jun 11, 13:27:56
Flame nods he picks up the fourm and begins filling it out when he finishes he puts the paper back on the secretary's desk
The contracts vanished in a puff of smoke as soon as Laserbolt slid them over, sailing through a pipe in the wall. A moment later some papers appeared, alongside a map. The secretary smiled politely. "Welcome to the Academy, Professor Lucifenia. Your schedule and roster are there, along with a map of the grounds and various other helpful information sheets. Your room..."
The map unfolded itself in impossible ways until it was a nearly perfect three-dimensional replica of the Academy, with one of the rooms in the towers highlighted, along with the most convenient path from the stallion's current location.
"...and you won't be needing keys here, the magic doors are security enough. Nothing to accidentally misplace somewhere. Your uniform for formal events, and other useful items, will be in your lecture hall. Oh, and of course identification forms for transportation and community event discounts."
Flame nods thank you for the help miss Flame says he picks up the map and follows the route
Melody kept ice skating on the ice she was creating. She continued to do so while going outside her class, going no where in particular.
Mage and Flare had to plug their ears with their hooves due to how loud the announcement was.
Then... Mage became worried.
"Oh man... I hope this wasn't because of what happened to me during the last class... I'd feel even worse if that was the case..." thought Mage
With this "incident" over... Mage and Flare tried to shrug it off and prepare for whatever was next for the Dream Magic class.
Flame gets to his lecture hall and gets what he needed to get he looks at the schedule
Laserbolt sat up, and saw somepony walk into a previously empty lecture hall. Huh. Must be a new guy. I'll go over and see what's up. Laserbolt walked out of his hall and into the new pony's hall. Hey, you must be new. My name's Laserbolt. I've only just been hired today. I teach Magical Tinkering down the hall. What are ya teaching?
He thinks of a spell to try out for his fire elemental magic and taps his hoof with excitement.
((Oh no, don't you dare do elemental!))
//why not?
((She won't alloy it. Especially if its of the fire element. Too dangerous. Oh and she can sorta feel fire magic being a Phoenix and all))
//well he just got an idea, he's going to wait until he is outdoors to cast the spell
((Good for him, cause if he had cast one more spell that wasn't Dream related, he'd find himself in detention.))
Farsight nods as he sees there are no more questions, "Good, now, lets begin." He says, levitating the chalk up and writing a few things on the board. "We'll start with a sleeping exercise. This will allow you to enter sleep consciously, so you are able to control your dreams. Once you all have finished writing the steps down, we will begin practicing them."
((PLEASE USE ONLY THE RELEVANT SPELLS IN THE CLASS THAT YOU ARE CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN AND FOLLOW ALL RULES. I DON'T WANT ANY COMMOTION AROUND HERE, UNDERSTOOD?))
He closes his book and grabs a quill dipping it in ink ready to write down the instructions on a piece of paper.
Quote from: bauccgia0 on 2013 Jun 13, 08:32:20
Laserbolt sat up, and saw somepony walk into a previously empty lecture hall. Huh. Must be a new guy. I'll go over and see what's up. Laserbolt walked out of his hall and into the new pony's hall. Hey, you must be new. My name's Laserbolt. I've only just been hired today. I teach Magical Tinkering down the hall. What are ya teaching?
the eyepatched pony looks over at Laserbolt I teach the study of ancient runes and I am Flame D'Autriche Lucefienia
Nice to meetcha, Flame! Laserbolt extended a hoof to the new professor.Say, seeing as how runes play a large part in enchanting and what not, do you think you can come in to my class to give a briefer on them later? I mean, obviously not right now. I haven't even taught my class yet.
Flame shakes his hoof sure why not I guess I could
Thanks! Hey, if you need anything, I'm right down the hall. Us newbies gotta stick together, right? Laserbolt grinned, then waltzed on out. It felt good to be meeting new people again.
hm well he was nice Flame starts unpacking a few books from his bags
OH, Almost forgot!Laserbolt poked his head back into Flame's hall. There probably is no reason to worry, but there's a young colt by the name of... Dark Hooves, I believe? He's probably harmless, but we caught him playing with dark magic. So watch out for that one.
Arty dipped the quill in the ink, cleaned the excess in the border of the bottle and started to write down everything the teacher was writing on the board. After the talk with Professor Farsight, Arty's expectations for this class started to grow even more.
Mage and Flare prepared to write down the steps in their notebooks as well.
Cloudy Zenith starts a new page and waits for Professor Farsight to continue.
She notes that her pen is running low so she draws some more ink from her well.
Flame nods he starts reading one of the novels he had brought along with him while he waits for his class
Burning Bright opened her notebook to an empty page and waited, pressing her pencil to the paper.
//Anypony free?
//we're waiting on Seriack to post
Farsight looks around his classroom, making sure each of the students had written down what he had wrote, "To start, then, we will have you all enter a more lucid sleep. To begin..." He says, pointing a hoof at the first step: 'Relax your body.' "You must be fully relaxed. Many times when we fall asleep, we are still tense from the day. This will allow you to take more control, as your mind will not have to deal with the stresses of the day, or of the body. Begin by relaxing each part of your body individually, take deep calming breaths and focus on each, slowly bringing it to a restful state."
Cloudy wrote down Farsight's instruction under the heading of step one.
She gave the deep breathing a go, then held her pen ready to write the next step.
Arty wrote the first step on the notebook, and then put the quill aside. He had a mix of excitement and fear of what he could find in his dream. But he need to calm himself to be able to get there. He closed his eyes and started to breath deeply, and then to relax each of his muscle at time, starting from his rear hoofs, then his rear legs... Until he gets to his neck, muzzle, eyes and finally his ears.
DH writes the notes down then follows the directions he calms his facial muscles then tries to calm his mind struggling to get the thought of the dragons taking him from his home out of his head.
Mage and Flare wrote down the step, then, did as instructed.
They put down their writing utensils and tried to relax in their seats as best as they could and closed their eyes, taking deep breaths.
Melody was sleeping in a tree outside close to her class' window that was opened. The tree she was in was never there before and it has a slight magic feeling to it that you don't usaly get with a regular tree.
((For anyone who wants to rp that isn't in the class))
Burning Bright wrote down everything. "I feel more relaxed near fire..." Her eyes sparkled.
((Wow so silent... As always.))
Flame closes his book he decides to look around the campus before his class starts after walking around he comes to the tree Melody is in hm magic huh is that what I am getting from this
Melody turned in her sleep and fell down the tree. As she fell, the tree became rock and the sand to finally dissapear. "Ouch... What happened?"
you fell from your sleeping tree tell me was it a physical transformation magic or illusion
"Oh... It was real... A lot of rock magic and... And A bit of wind, fire and water magic." She said still a bit sleepy.
ah very nice Flame says not noticing how sleepy she sounds
She almost fell asleep right in front of flame. "Why are asking?"
just curious about it
She got on her feets and said "so what's your name? I remember seeing you around but never talked to you"
I am professer Luceifenia or Flame D'Autriche Luceifenia
"My name is Melody. I'm the Elemental magic teacher. I've never teached before so we'll see how it goes when ill have my first class."
heh your first day too huh or have you just not had your class yet
"Just didn't have my class yet. I am trying to find some sort of magical item that can disable unicorn magic so that the unicorns don't use there horns to cast the magic."
ah okay it's my first day here so far I just spent my time reading decided to go for a nice walk
"That's cool. Have you met with any of the other teacher?"
one Laserbolt I believe
"Laserbolt? I didn't meet him. I didn't really meet anyone else because of my research"
((And not to mention that she often get sidetracked and just play instead :P))
ah okay you know the only problem I think I will have with the students is this Flame slips his mane out of his right eye revealing his eyepatch
"Wow how did you got that?"
um I got it to protect my hidden eye it's a long story on how I got that eye
"A hidden eye? You mean it's injured or light sensitive?"
mmm not really to be honest what I mean is it's um.....Strange
"It's magic, isn't it?"
somewhat I guess
"What does it do?"
well it's to hold back a dark force that resides in my soul X3
"Oh... That's not good, right?"
yeah it is really good I have this
"Thinking about it... I had something like that once."
hm what was it
"Oh, it was a" a slight light came from her wing. She saw it and said "wait, what was I talking about?"
I told you about my cursed eye which holds back a dark force and you were about to tell me about something similar (hm that was strange)
"What? I've never had anything like that" x3
oh okay (what happened there hm I might need to speak to her again later probably not here though)
She then said nervously scratching the ground with her claw "I'm sorry but I just remembered I have to go somewhere, maybe we'll meet again soon, well, goodbye!" She flew away. On the ground where her claw was scratching, a number was writen. It was the number of her classroom.
((I'm sorry but I'm tired. G2G 2 sleep.))
Flame sees the number and takes note of it he continues to think of what had happened to Melody You know Flame curiosity killed the cat a voice says Flame ignores it and heads back to his classroom
Quote from: Dark Hooves on 2013 Jun 22, 17:27:37
DH writes the notes down then follows the directions he calms his facial muscles then tries to calm his mind struggling to get the thought of the dragons taking him from his home out of his head.
He keeps trying to calm his mind still struggling with the memory of being foalnapped by those dragons.
Glad for the end of interruptions and beginning of a lesson, Lumi settled into his chair. Relaxin is first? Easy enough to remember he though.
With a sigh and a shake, Lumi began to relax.
((Sorry I've been gone, stuff was happening.))
He fails at relaxing and is sweating bullets and has an anxious look on his face while hyperventilating.
An announcement came over the PA system with a soft chime.
Attention all students and faculty. In light of recent events and the resignation of multiple professors, class schedules have been revised. We apologize for the inconvenience.
The next class was Inter-Magical Forces and Magitronics, Professor Scroll's class.
((in light of a whole bunch of ponies dropping out, I'm going to be opening a whole lot of new spots. Please feel free to sign up as professors and jump in as students.))
Night Shine and Moon Violet were walking though one of the many hallways when they heard the announcement.
"Will we enter it?" Moon asked curiously.
"Nah. We don't have a clue about technology let alone one powered by magic." Night then let out a yawn.
"It's almost bedtime for me."
Overhearing the PA in the teachers' lounge, Teal finishes the last bite of his meal and stands up.
I better go make find out my new class times, he says as he walks out into the hall and explores looking for a notice on any of the walls.
The bell on the Tower of Magic tolled six times. Breakfast was available in the food court if ponies were too lazy to cook for themselves, but for those that would be attending Inter-Magical Forces class, class was in about an hour. As before, required materials included a notebook to take notes in, writing utensils for taking notes, an the relatively light Fundamentals of Inter-Magical Forces textbook (it is enchanted to be about as thin and flexible as a piece of paper when not being used and about as light).
Feather Scroll was sitting at a desk in the lecture hall. The chairs in the room were arranged in a half-circle facing the front of the room, and the floor was stepped such that students in the back could see just as clearly as in the front. At the moment, the room was lit with a source-less ambient light, and line models of spell matrices were floating lazily above the blackboard at the front of the room. Posters with various equations and pictures of various researchers of the past, from Starswirl to Twilight Sparkle, were plastered across the walls, but the ceiling was clean and the room was tidy.
Feather himself had a book floating to one side of him and a student roster on the other.
*****
For Teal's part, he could see some of the illusion-board notices were already rearranging themselves; as he walked up to one, the board customized itself for him, and showed him his new class times and students. It seemed he had an hour or two of spare time at the moment; perhaps he could sit in on one of Professor Scroll's lectures while he waited.
The two night ponies made their way to the food court.
"I'll fight the sleepiness with food. I sure hope they have something tasty."
"We shall see soon enough."
After a few moments they arrive at their destination and started to browse the different things that were displayed.
The food court had quite a variety of international foods available, from bean and cheese burritos to cucumber sushi to good old daisy sandwiches and grass smoothies. There was also spaghetti, pizzas, lasagna, stir-fried mushrooms, fried rice, ordinary salad, and various oatmeal mixes and cereals, and a large selection of drinks. There were also a bunch of condiments, from ketchup and mustard to liquid rainbow, the stuff that first-year students liked daring each other to drink plain.
// I took a shower. x3 \\
Teal smiles to the board as he looks over his new schedule. Sure, it was later in the day but that's much later on than lunch. He won't have to worry about ponies swimming too early after they've eaten and it gives him time to eat too.
With that thought he already ate so he wasn't sure what to do. He scratches his mane with his hoof as he walks away from the board, then takes another look to see Professor Scroll's lectures were about to begin. Teal smiles again and trots off to Scroll's classroom. He knocks on the door and peeks his head inside. Professor Scroll? he pushes the door open more.
"What are you going to get?" Moon asked while they were waiting in line to order.
"I'm thinking pizza. What about you?"
"Maybe a sandwich with daisies. Also isn't it early for pizza?"
"Yeah well... my dinner is their breakfast."
When their turn was up, Night and Moon said their orders to the pony working there.
Feather flipped a page in his book every now and then. There was a table with a box of doughnuts at the entrance to the hall.
The top said "If you forgot to eat this morning, have a doughnut or two. Less hunger means less distractions ;) -Feather Scroll"
The boxes were enchanted to be bigger on the inside, so there was plenty.
As Teal came into the room, the professor looked up and smiled.
"Ah, Professor Teal! Welcome, welcome! Here for the lecture?"
*****
The slightly chubby stallion, Clay Platter, smiled and quickly got to work, putting together the orders and ringing up the total.
"That will be 3 bits each. Can I get drinks for either of you?"
An orange earth pony pulling a stainless steel cart approached down the road to the Royal Academy of Magic. His pace slowed when he saw the impressive six towers protruding from the complex. The whole place itself was a work of art!
Wavelength had been looking for an opportunity to come to this academy ever since a bard had once told him of it. Now, he'd finally procured a month of educational liberty, and he was certainly excited for it. The bard--Feather Scroll, if he recalled correctly--had shown Wavelength a fascinating little crystal from this place that effortlessly mimicked the functions of the Great Plains Atomic Research Center's massive test chambers, and he aimed to find out more of this tech. The boys back at the lab were also looking forward to his findings with great anticipation.
Wavelength parked and locked down his cart just outside the enrollment office, then stepped inside.
The secretary was busy as ever, wisps of smoke and dragon fire flying this way and that across the room, sometimes popping into existence as stacks of paper, sometimes incinerating other stacks and flying back through pipes in the walls. Quills filled themselves with ink and signed hundreds of forms; a stack of stamps continuously cleared or rejected hopeful applicants, a small piece of graphite rapidly graded entrance examinations so quickly the papers flying through literally hummed.
All this the stallion could see and hear as he found the secretary's office, the entrance to Admissions and Records. As soon as he passed the doorway, there was a soft glow, and the mare smiled and spoke. "Wavelength, applicant number 3224954. Please fill out these forms and sign these waivers, and I'll get you your class schedule and have you entered into the system."
It seemed that the doors here were enchanted to identify anypony that passed through. The secretary sounded polite, though perhaps a little flustered with so much to do at the same time. A few scrolls puffed into existence in front of the stallion, along with a self-filling quill.
Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2013 Nov 12, 17:11:55
Feather flipped a page in his book every now and then. There was a table with a box of doughnuts at the entrance to the hall.
The top said "If you forgot to eat this morning, have a doughnut or two. Less hunger means less distractions ;) -Feather Scroll"
The boxes were enchanted to be bigger on the inside, so there was plenty.
As Teal came into the room, the professor looked up and smiled.
"Ah, Professor Teal! Welcome, welcome! Here for the lecture?"
Indeed I am! How did you guess? he asks as he enters the room and closes the door behind him.
He approaches Professor Feather, standing by his desk. Where should I sit?
Wavelength wasted none of the mare's time, feeling baffled at the mere thought of fulfilling so many tasks. He quickly took the items from the air so that she wouldn't have to put any focus into levitating them, then found a seat to begin reading the remaining forms and applying his signature. Wavelength noted with slight amusement that his speed was probably one hundredth of the secretary's.
Within two minutes, Wavelength had finished thoroughly reading and signing each paper hoofed to him. "So, which way to professor Feather Scroll's lecture hall?" he asked plainly, holding the papers and writing utensils until she took them.
The professor chuckled amicably. "Anywhere is fine, Teal. Since the schedule rearrangement, quite a few of the students transferred to a different class or section, so there's several open spots. Sit wherever you like!"
Over time, the room fills slowly. It wasn't a required course for most majors, but quite a few forward-thinking students enrolled each year to keep up with the most up to date research available, and Feather WAS the founder of the field. Plus, understanding the fundamentals of the subject was of great help in other classes as well, so assuming a not-so-packed schedule, even just auditing the class was recommended for higher level majors.
Feather glanced at a clock on the wall, then continued reading and greeting students as they came in. Check marks appeared on the roll automatically as each student entered the magic doors. The boxes of doughnuts decreased slowly.
*****
As soon as the papers were filled out, they vanished in a puff of smoke, mingling with the bursts of flame going here and there. A second later a class schedule and a map with a built-in three-dimensional illusion spell, showing the stallion's current location and the locations of his classrooms, popped into existence in front of him. "Thank you very much, and welcome to the Royal Academy of Magic!" smiled the secretary, turning to face the newly enrolled student. "Your dormitory room and storage space is marked and listed on your map and schedule; we don't use keys here, just magic doors that recognize users. Nothing to accidentally lose somewhere. Your textbooks, materials, uniform for formal occasions, and other items should be already in your room."
The 3-d illusion highlighted the spaces spoken of, and also highlighted the available food locations when it sensed the pair thinking about it.
Another room, a lecture hall, automatically highlighted itself at Wavelength's question.
"Professor Scroll's lecture hall is just down the corridor, on your left, as you can see on your map. Class starts in about half an hour. A fine day to you, Wavelength," she smiles.
Thank you Feather. If you don't mind I'll take a seat in the back.
Teal moves to the back of the classroom and sits near the back left side of the class. Seconds into taking a seat he realizes he actually doesn't know much of what this class teaches so it's likely he'll be left clueless. He studies the students to see just how many of them are not unicorns.
"Well, you certainly have everything prepared... fascinating!" Wavelength mused as he looked at the map. "Er... I'll get out of your mane now. Best of luck with your work!" he said, bidding the secretary farewell.
Wavelength relocated his personal cart to a more proper parking spot and followed the map's instructions--marveling at the precision of each turn and detail--and entered the lecture hall within ten minutes. He saw a familiar face behind the desk at the front of the room. Wavelength gave Feather a smile and wave as he found a place to sit down.
Instructor Shadechaser was resting in the gardens clearing her mind as she waited for her class to begin. She felt at ease in the garden, and she requested that her class was near the garden area. She remained at peace as she rested under the cover of the leaves. Her classes may cause her irritation, but she knows that pain is not the answer.
As darkness finds a path, one may follow, but one can stay, the choice will be voluntary, but the actions may flow like the rivers downhill, she said softly without thinking.
Feather smiled at Wavelength, nodding and inconspicuously shifting to briefly show his Blessing badge, then glanced at the clock. Five minutes till the start of class. The ambient light in the room, except at the front where he was sitting, began to dim.
The class was still about half-full, and ponies in the halls could be seen galloping along glancing frantically at the door numbers as they realized they were almost late. Feather sighed and returned to his book, flipping a page.
Four minutes.
Teal is busy copying out his class plans for today out of his memory and then writing out estimated times of each part of the lecture along with safety precautions.
As Wavelength took his seat, he was reminded of something he looked forward to showing Feather regarding that badge. He elected to hold off on that 'til after the lecture.
((is this a good time for me to join?))
((go ahead! next post is class start, if you want to be a student, or want to sit in as a professor with spare time))
A new pony trots around the school ground. A lightblue unicorn smaller than most of her age with a dark blue mane, redbrown eyes and a brightred cross as a cutiemark was looking for the class room. This was her first day as a student here and she was lost. She didn't know where to go and who to speak to.
"Water for both of us." Moon said. In the meantime Night was searching for bits in her bag.
"Where did I put them?" she said to nopony in particular.
Blue trotts around the schoold ground a bit more before noticing Moon and Night, nervously trotting to them. "Um... Hi, could you help me out? I'm new here and i'm late for class i think, kidna got lost." She said almost whispering, nervous and a bit scared.
"Sure. How can we help you?" Moon asked while Night was still trying to find bits for the breakfast.
Blue took a deep breath "Could you show me around? Show me who to talk to when i just arrived?" She asked nervously.
"Certainly. We don't have anything to do anyway."
"Except to eat. Ah here they are!" night said and paid for the breakfast and the water for both of them. She then took the food and levitated besides them.
"Yeah but we can do it while walking." Moon said and turned to Blue. "Have you signed-up?"
Blue nervously backs up. "Signed up? Well um... i did send a letter and received an acceptance answer, but..." She stuttered and paused.
"Well you still need to get your schedule for the classes and this nifty thing." Moon took out a piece of paper which then she opened it. A 3D image of the school and their position showed up.
"See we're here. The office for sign-up is here." she pointed.
"Oh..." Blue blushed a bit. "...will you take me there please? I'm not very good with directions."
"Sure!" Moon said and started walking.
"Hey at least take your sandwich."
"Ops, sorry." she says and levitates her sandwich and water with her. They both left the plates and took only the food and the water.
"By the way I'm Moon Violet." she introduced herself. "And this is my sister Night Shine."
"Hello." Night said and begun to nom the pizza she ordered.
"My name is Blue Star, nice to meet you both." Blue said with a smile and followed.
((Night Shine is the right pony in my signature while Moon is the left one.))
While walking the two ponies ate their breakfast.
"So why did you come here?" Moon asked in between bites.
((they're pretty ^-^ here's Blue if you don't know how she looks like
(http://th05.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2013/303/8/d/blue_star_iii_by_bojcak-d6sd1rw.jpg)
))
"To get better in magic." Blue answers and looks around the hall ways.
((Oh a med pony. She looks cute. :) ))
"That's nice. I hope the school helps you with that."
After a while Night and Moon finish up their meals and just carry empty cups. "If you have questions about the school, just ask. We'll try to answer them."
((yeah, she's a support type ^-^))
"Oh, what kind of classes are there here?" Blue asked curiously.
Moon turned towards Night. "Hey you had a list of the classes right?"
"Yeah. Let me see if I took it today." Night then took out a piece of paper. "Here are the ones we know of but I wouldn't be surprised if there are some I've missed. There is Inter-Magical Forces and Magitronics, Dragonology and Other Beasts, Summoning, Biology, Swimming, Space and Flying Studies, Music, Practical Applications of Magic, Magical Items, Runeology, Magic Glyphs, Magic Drawings, Shadow Magic, Healing Magic and Herbology."
"Wow, that's quite a lot. How many can you attend to?" Blue asked again and moved closer to the paper, reading it for herself.
Night levitated the paper towards Blue. "All of them I think. But visiting classes that you're not interested in is just plain waste of time if you ask me."
"There's quite alot that i am interested in." Blue said and rubbed her chin.
"I doubt they will stop you from entering classes. Wait I think we're here. " Night said as they arrived at the office.
"Yeah I think this is the place. You just need to go inside and say that you're new."
((The secretary and and singing-up is done by Magus so you'll have to wait for him.))
((yeah, i was wondering if it's the job of a player or an NPC, oh well i'll wait ^-^))
"Thanks alot you two, see you around." Blue said with a smile. She took a long breath and knocked on the door before entering.
The secretary was busy as ever, wisps of smoke and dragon fire flying this way and that across the room, sometimes popping into existence as stacks of paper, sometimes incinerating other stacks and flying back through pipes in the walls. Quills filled themselves with ink and signed hundreds of forms; a stack of stamps continuously cleared or rejected hopeful applicants, a small piece of graphite rapidly graded entrance examinations so quickly the papers flying through literally hummed.
All this the mare could see and hear as she found the secretary's office, the entrance to Admissions and Records. As soon as she passed the doorway, there was a soft glow, and the Secretary smiled and spoke. "Blue Star, applicant number 3224955. Please fill out these forms and sign these waivers, and I'll get you your class schedule and have you entered into the system."
It seemed that the doors here were enchanted to identify anypony that passed through. The secretary sounded polite, though perhaps a little flustered with so much to do at the same time. A few scrolls puffed into existence in front of the mare, along with a self-filling quill.
Blue watched the spectacle in amazement. All the moving objects and fire was almost scary for the little mare, chaotic at first glance. After a few seconds of staring Blue started to see a pattern, a order in the chaos. She snapped out of her daze as soon as spoken to. "Y-Yes ma'am, thank you." She said shyly and took the forms, brining the scrolls closer to read and fill with the self filling quill with a levitation spell of her own.
A few minutes later Blue was finished with the forms, she scrolled them together and watched the secretary in her work.
After what seemed like forever, Mage and Flare's bags shook. They took a look at their maps and began heading to their next class.
"What was with that? How long has it been since our last class?" asked Flare
"I don't know. I lost count. But I guess it doesn't matter. Now let's get going before we're late" suggested Mage
"Er... right..." remarked Flare as she continued to follow Mage to whatever the next class was.
((This is the only thing I can think of that makes any sense. Unless you want me to start all over. Please say no... :l ))
As soon as the papers were filled out, they vanished in a puff of smoke, mingling with the bursts of flame going here and there. A second later a class schedule and a map with a built-in three-dimensional illusion spell, showing the mare's current location and the locations of her classrooms, popped into existence in front of her. "Thank you very much, and welcome to the Royal Academy of Magic!" smiled the secretary, turning to face the newly enrolled student. "Your dormitory room and storage space is marked and listed on your map and schedule; we don't use keys here, just magic doors that recognize users. Nothing to accidentally lose somewhere. Your textbooks, materials, uniform for formal occasions, and other items should be already in your room."
The 3-d illusion highlighted the spaces spoken of, and also highlighted the available food locations when it sensed the mare thinking about it.
A lecture hall highlighted itself in glowing red, and the corresponding class on Blue's schedule. Apparently, the next class was Inter-Magical Forces and Magitronics, by Professor Scroll. She had about four minutes to get there, but it wasn't far down the hall from where she was.
*****
The next class for Mage and Flare was Inter-Magical Forces and Magitronics again, as from a few days ago. Professor Scroll's class. Fortunately, they were right next to the lecture hall, as it were. The familiar scent of free doughnuts drifted out the door.
"Oh, thank you ma'am, thank you very much." Blue said quickly and picked up the 3D map, holding it in front of her with a levitation spell and quickly galloping to the classroom. She made it just in time, took a seat in the second row and waited for the class to start.
Laserbolt laid his head down on his desk. He had stared at the stack of papers for a good two days without sleeping, and still nothing came to him. HOW WAS HE SUPPOSED TO TEACH WHEN NOTHING WAS GOING ON?!?!
That's it.
He shoved all the papers off the desk, and made a beeline for the reception desk, with a wild look in his eye.
I quit! I'm goin' stir crazy in here, lady! I gotta explore! I gotta adventure! I JUST GOTTA BE ME!
He threw the papers he was going to use for his syllabus into the air, and ran outside, screaming. On his way out, he bumped into a dark pink pegasus with brown hair, who turned and watched him gallop loudly into the distance. The new arrival made his way to the desk, with a confused look on his face.
What was that all about?
In the reception room, a sudden flash is seen and Bane appears out of teleportation. He goes up to the secretary and bows. "Greetings, I am Bane Emural, Master of the Ancient Magic. I wish to work here as a teacher."
Earl's eyes lit up.
Oh! You too? What an occasion! What are you going to teach?
Quote from: Bane Emural on 2013 Nov 13, 19:45:52
In the reception room, a sudden flash is seen and Bane appears out of teleportation. He goes up to the secretary and bows. "Greetings, I am Bane Emural, Master of the Ancient Magic. I wish to work here as a teacher."
The secretary didn't miss a single beat. The forms already puffed into existence in front of the pony the moment he entered. "Bane Emural, welcome to the Academy. Please sign here, and all the paperwork should be completed."
Quote from: bauccgia0 on 2013 Nov 13, 18:54:32He shoved all the papers off the desk, and made a beeline for the reception desk, with a wild look in his eye.
I quit! I'm goin' stir crazy in here, lady! I gotta explore! I gotta adventure! I JUST GOTTA BE ME!
He threw the papers he was going to use for his syllabus into the air, and ran outside, screaming. On his way out, he bumped into a dark pink pegasus with brown hair, who turned and watched him gallop loudly into the distance. The new arrival made his way to the desk, with a confused look on his face.
What was that all about?
The Secretary sighed as the schedules on the wall rearranged themselves again with Laserbolt's resignation.
"Mr. Earl Grey, welcome to the Academy. That would be the sound of a pony who simply was not suited for the job he signed up for originally, unfortunately. Please sign here, and all the paperwork should be completed."
((here's hoping I have the names right. The sensors on the campus should inform the Secretary of the identity of each pony that enters the room))
*****
Feather takes one last look at the clock, and starts promptly. The roster incinerates itself in a puff of smoke which floats through a pipe in the wall. Sheepish late ponies walking in were greeted with magical notes that puffed into existence in front of them telling them to come earlier.
Feather stood and smiled at the class. His naturally soft voice was amplified so that everypony in the class could hear him clearly.
"
Good morning everypony. I hope all of you were able to eat something before class? Good. There's doughnuts in the back you can help yourself to at any time, but if you go get some, please do so quietly.
"This is room 5392, Inter-Magical Forces class, and I am the professor, Feather Scroll. If you're in the wrong class, you're free to stick around for the lecture, but I would recommend you get to your own class as quickly as possible. For that matter, I would be wondering how you got past the magic doors leading in from the hall."
He smiled wryly before continuing.
"
For those of you newly enrolled in this class, we will be covering the basics of magical theory, a few fundamentals about magitronics, and the practical applications of the General Theory of Inter-Magical Forces in everyday life. We will be having quizzes at the beginning of every class to make sure you remember what you learned the previous session, and tests every week to sum up the individual sections. Midterms and the Final Exam will be each worth one quarter of your grade. The make-up policy is on the syllabus printed on the second page of your textbooks, after the cover page. Any questions so far regarding the CLASS specifically? We'll get to the subject in a bit."
Earl turned from Bane to take the papers, and began filling out the application.
Excuse me, is the Herbology class open, Ms...
Bane fills out the application and gives it the secretary. He looks at Earl. "I teach old magic spells and Ancient Magic. Old spells being magic forgotten by ponies but still recorded in books and Ancient Magic being developed by my kind but was forgotten by time itself. Only a few who survived a catastrophic event knows of thy magic. It was about time I start teaching once again like I had done so long ago." He then looks at the secretary. "My paperwork has been filled. Can you please direct me to where I may be working?"
Blue was closely listening to the professor as he gave his speach. On the mention of food her stomach growled and she blushed, as quietly as possible she mafe her way to the back to get a doughnut. She eat it and returned to her seat. When the professor was finished Blue raised her hoof and waited to be called up, upon which asking "Please, what does magitronics exactly mean? And what is the rest of the grade composed of?" almost whispering.
[so... if I want to be a professor, I just have to jump in]
Quote from: blobking156 on 2013 Nov 13, 20:59:58
[so... if I want to be a professor, I just have to jump in]
// No actually. Professors sign up. Students may jump in. \\
[do I just sign up on this thread?]
Quote from: blobking156 on 2013 Nov 13, 21:39:22
[do I just sign up on this thread?]
// I'm quite sure there's a designated sign up thread. \\
[I didn't see any.]
(I think you should use the OOC for that stuff.)
Instructor Shadechaser remained in the gardens easing her mind. The sounds that were once echoing throughout the halls seemed to ease to silence, though she could still hear the sounds coming from the secretary's office, which were strangely soothing and slightly faint.
((sign up for your class in the OOC thread, please. and ask questions in the OOC, not here.))
The secretary smiled to Earl. "Quill. Gentle Quill. And yes, Herbology is open for teaching, if that is the subject you wish to lecture on."
The scroll vanished in a puff of smoke which sailed through a pipe in the wall as soon as Bane finished signing.
"Room 5305, Tower 5, 3rd story. Should be the fourth door on your left when taking the stairs," said the secretary as a map floated over. It displayed a three-dimensional rendering of the Academy, and a path was highlighted with glowing magic.
"Your schedule, roster and other information will be available in your lecture hall. No cards or keys necessary, the magic doors identify you well enough without need for that."
She smiled and tapped her hooves together, and a stack of several hundred papers vanished in a puff of smoke and floated through another pipe.
*****
Quote from: Grizzly on 2013 Nov 13, 20:18:30
Blue was closely listening to the professor as he gave his speach. On the mention of food her stomach growled and she blushed, as quietly as possible she mafe her way to the back to get a doughnut. She eat it and returned to her seat. When the professor was finished Blue raised her hoof and waited to be called up, upon which asking "Please, what does magitronics exactly mean? And what is the rest of the grade composed of?" almost whispering.
The professor smiled. "
I'll start with your second question. Two midterms, one final, that's three-fourth of the grade, then tests making up 20%. The remaining 5% comes from the quizzes. No homework grade, although recommended problems will be assigned for your benefit. I suggest you do them, but they won't be part of your overall grade. There IS extra credit, in the form of optional projects and labs, if you have time. Before I move on to the question on magitronics, any other questions on the class itself as a whole? Most of the information should be in the syllabus."
((Did I forget to mention that I'm stacked when it comes to time due to college? Because I am. I'll try to keep up with this as much as I can, but if I can't, go ahead and move on without me. Plus, the forum is still being a little slow on my end. ono ))
Mage and Flare hurried into the classroom and quickly took their seats when they realized the class was beginning. They quickly summoned their class items and began frantically writing down everything the professor was saying in terms of how the class would be graded.
Hopefully... they weren't already behind...
((Yay, this RP is active again. No, I missed the re-activation day. Time for Cloudy to be late.))
Cloudy Zenith peeks in to the Magitronics lecture hall. Seeing that the lecture had already begun, she swiftly finds an empty seat and sits down.
Cloudy gets out her writing materials while trying to hide her embarrassment behind her bag.
Wavelength held up a hoof and awaited the professor's acknowledgement.
"Will there be field studies away from the academy at any point, professor?" he asked curiously.
The professor shook his head. "While field studies would be nice for demonstration purposes, the fact of the matter is that we simply do not have that much time to cover all the material we need to get through in this class. I would encourage each one of you to try out the assigned problems and mini-labs on your own time whenever possible, in a wide variety of locations to prove to yourself that the principles taught here apply in all areas and not just in the lab, but it's not a required part of the course. Any other questions before I continue on the subject of magitronics itself?"
Blue tried to memorize everything, because she didn't have time to get a paper and quill. The professor seemed to her like somepony really nice and she was looking forward for his classes.
Bane bows. "Thank you. I shall go there at once." He exits the office and trots towards tower 5.
Dark Hooves wanders through the school not knowing where the classroom is at.
Night and Moon were walking somewhere in the school.
"What should we do?"
"I saw some benches in the gardens. Want to go there?"
"Okay."
And so the two mares headed for the exit.
Melody was somewhere outside, standing there and looking at a small cloud that was way too close to the ground to be natural. She was very concentrated on it.
Suddenly a dark coloured alicorn landed on the cloud and sat down.
"This cloud is perfect! It's also close to the ground." she said to another pony that was on the ground and walking towards the alicorn.
(Bad idea lol)
Melody whispered "a-almost... There" the cloud was getting colder and colder. It slowly became frozen solid and fell on the ground, creating a big thud and scaring melody, making her fall of from her talon and onto on her back with a slight squeek.
Night fell with the cloud.
"What in tarnation? That was one weird cloud."
"Are you alright?"
"Yeah, I'm fine. It seems I'll be using the benches anyway."
She looks at the ponies and said "umm... Hi?" Her lack of attention made her think they teleported or something like that.
The ponies looked around but saw nopony around. Moon then saw the bird.
"Oh, hello there."
"I'll be over there." Night said and walked towards a nearby bench.
She saw the pony walking away and said "sorry about that... Cloud thing... I was trying to make a snow cloud but I guess something went awefully wrong... Although, I'm happy that it didn't combust like last time"
((Does she move her lips when she speaks?))
"Who said that?" Night looked around but still saw nopony. It appeared that they weren't used to talking birds.
((Her beak move slightly but enough for someone to read her 'lips'))
She took flight and landed on Night's head. She said "up here, silly"
An information board next to Dark Hooves rearranged itself to accommodate him, and automatically displayed his current location and next class on a three-dimensional projection of the Academy. He was, apparently, right next to the classroom he was looking for: Inter-Magical Forces and Magitronics.
*****
Bane reached the tower easily, and found his lecture hall exactly as described, with everything present and prearranged for him. He was also just down the hall from Dr. Scroll's lecture hall, as it were. Perhaps he could take a look, since he had spare time.
*****
A notebook and self-filling quill puffed into existence in front of Blue, and she saw the professor smile understandingly. "If anypony ever needs spare materials, just ask. Anypony else?"
He waited a bit, then put down the syllabus that had been floating unseen next to him. One of the matrix models glowed suddenly.
((skipping the pre-class questions to get to the main subject))
"All right then. If anypony has further questions, you will be able to find more information on the syllabus, or feel free to ask me after class. My office hours are listed there as well. And before anypony asks, yes, you MAY go to the little filly's or colt's room at any time, as long as you do so quietly."
He waited as a few embarrassed students quietly left the classroom.
"Now that that's settled, let's begin. A very good question was asked a moment ago by Ms. Star here. What exactly is magitronics? Well, that question has a simple answer, but a very long explanation, and it is that explanation that will be the focus of this entire class. Magitronics, as it were, is the USE of our understanding of Inter-Magical Forces in Spell Matrices, whether large or small. Now all this might sound quite confusing, and perhaps even more nonsensical than the word 'magitronics', but let me explain. The field of Inter-Magical Forces examines the interactions and reactions between different magical energies and systems. Spell Matrices are, well, matrices that utilize multiple spells interacting with each other to create a net effect greater than would normally be possible given an equivalent amount of mana. Many seals and bindings are in fact of this nature. All this leads us to the fundamental question that lies at the heart of all magical science:
"What IS magic? How are the various fields of so-called 'magic' related? Alchemy, Weather Magic, Unicorn Magic, Griffon Magic, how are all these things related? Anypony want to guess?"
Night looked up.
"A talking bird? That's a new one for me."
"I haven't seen a bird that could talk before." Moon said.
Having not much of a clue on how magic works, Teal just sits in his seat pondering the question Feather had asked the class.
After thinking on it for a minute he realizes that it's not exactly a class he needs to be taken, being a student and a high school graduate, and that he should let the students answer the question.
Blue waited for a bit, then took a deep breath and raised her hoof again, waiting to be called out before trying to answer. "Well, um... Magic is a combination of understanding and manipulating internal and external energies to influence our surroundings. This is achieved by studying and a magical medium, for us unicorns this medium is our horn." She said half whispering, not being completely sure of her answer.
Quote from: Night Pony on 2013 Nov 14, 12:58:50
Night looked up.
"A talking bird? That's a new one for me."
"I haven't seen a bird that could talk before." Moon said.
"really? I thought they were more common these days"
"Maybe but I you are the first one I've met."
Quote from: Grizzly on 2013 Nov 14, 13:27:49
Blue waited for a bit, then took a deep breath and raised her hoof again, waiting to be called out before trying to answer. "Well, um... Magic is a combination of understanding and manipulating internal and external energies to influence our surroundings. This is achieved by studying and a magical medium, for us unicorns this medium is our horn." She said half whispering, not being completely sure of her answer.
"
Correct. All magic, regardless of origin, is fundamentally based on the manipulation of internal and external magical energy. In almost all currently understood cases, the medium which stores this energy is mana, the massless substance which permeates every single part of the universe. Let's start with a little history lesson to review for those who are taking this class anew. For those of you who have already heard this lecture, please read chapter 4 of your textbook and be prepared for a quiz. For the rest of you."
Images of ancient magic researchers appeared around the room.
"
Until recently, the specialized magics of different living things such as griffons, zebras and ponies have long been regarded as entirely separate phenomena which had no relation whatsoever with each other. To that end, countless journals and manuscripts have been written detailing the specific properties of each field, but never comparing results or attempting to explain some overarching principle. Alchemy, for example, would have been considered completely self-contained, and no amount of persuasion would have convinced a weather pony that it had any similarity at all beyond superficial points with weather magic."
An illusion of the familiar steam train appeared.
"
It was during the transitional period of Equestria, around the time the Trans-Equestrian Railway was first being built, that my father, Lightning Scroll, a professor at the Royal Academy of Magic, postulated that all magic, regardless of origin, was fundamentally the same. It took quite a number of years, but eventually research showed that any and all forms of magic could be effectively analyzed, predicted, and quantified using very specific equations. Does anypony know what the theoretical fundamental unit of magical energy is?"
Quote from: Night Pony on 2013 Nov 14, 14:01:05
"Maybe but I you are the first one I've met."
"oh well..." She had a slight silence. "So... Are you two students or..."
"Yeah. We're students from recently. What about you?"
Blue watched the illosions in amasement and listened carefully, taking short notes to help her memorize everything. She looked surprised by the professors next question Fundamental unit of magical energy? Never heared of that. Now what could it be... she thought and tapped her chin.
Wavelength had never measured anything in magic... he'd been learning conventional methods of energy use, so he had no answer to the question.
This is nice, it would need some sprucing up to fit the need but that would come at another time. Bane decides to see Dr. Scroll's lecture hall and watches what goes on.
Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2013 Nov 13, 22:17:40
((sign up for your class in the OOC thread, please. and ask questions in the OOC, not here.))
The secretary smiled to Earl. "Quill. Gentle Quill. And yes, Herbology is open for teaching, if that is the subject you wish to lecture on."
Earl nodded slightly, making sure to remember the mare's name. It pays to remember your colleagues after all.
Yes, thank you, Ms. Quill. I believe that is the course of action I'll be taking.
He continued filling out the form, then realized something. How is he going to manage the tea shop, and teach at a school? He put down the quill and turned to the secretary again.
Um... I may not be here a lot. I manage a store nearby, so I may only teach on some days. Would that be acceptable?
The secretary smiled and nodded to Earl as she continued to process the mountains of paperwork. "Perfectly acceptable. Dr. Scroll himself has his own research projects every other day over in Ponyville. You can teach classes even once a week, if that is the most convenient for you."
*****
After waiting a few moments, somepony raised a hoof.
"Uh... is it... Thaum, Professor?"
"Thaum was the conventional means of quantifying magic in Classical Magic Studies, yes. There were also Resons, Primes, and other systems of measurement. However, most recently it has been discovered that the most accurate means of quantifying what we perceive as magic is by Magitrons, each of which is approximately 3.189 x 10^-32 milliPrimes. That would be about 2.10 x 10^-53 Thaums for those of you who prefer using the more traditional system. The reason for the shift is fundamental to the understanding of modern Magitronics and Inter-Magical Forces."
An image of a Thaum appeared, with the rapidly vibrating Resons within.
"Now, the traditional model up until a few decades ago stated that Resons were the smallest building blocks of Magic. However, study has shown that individual Resons themselves are further separable into individual Magitrons. Each magitron has only two states, In and Out. Each Reson is composed of approximately twenty magitrons, which determine the 'flavor' of the Reson by their state."
Images of infinitesimally small particles appeared inside each darting Reson.
"Now, due to the nature of Inter-Magical Forces, every single spell, every single bit of magic in the universe, can be predicted through six simple equations which determine the state of the magitron."
The six Scroll Equations appeared.
"As usual, variables in the equation can be denoted by either the letters of the modern Equestrian alphabet or Ancient Equestrian. Quantities here are expressed in the Modern system rather than the Traditional system, for reasons that will soon become clear. Any questions so far?"
Thank you. That makes this a bit easier.
He quickly jotted down the rest of information on the paper, then slid it over to Quill.
Thank you very much for your help, Ms. Quill. Anything I need to know about this place? Trouble students? Leaky faucets?
Wavelength's expression was a bit baffled as he raised a hoof. "Is there any particular reason for the quantity of milliPrimes in a Magitron that might help us recall them more easily? Numbers without explanation tend to elude my memory very quickly...," he commented, hoping not to sound rude. Saying the wrong thing at the wrong time tended to be a common problem for Wavelength, and he hoped now wasn't one of those times.
Quote from: bauccgia0 on 2013 Nov 14, 15:40:19
Thank you. That makes this a bit easier.
He quickly jotted down the rest of information on the paper, then slid it over to Quill.
Thank you very much for your help, Ms. Quill. Anything I need to know about this place? Trouble students? Leaky faucets?
The scrolls vanished in a puff of smoke as soon as he was finished, sailing through a pipe in the wall. A moment later some papers appeared, alongside a map. The secretary smiled politely. "Welcome to the Academy, Professor Grey. Your schedule and roster are there, along with a map of the grounds and various other helpful information sheets. Your room..."
The map unfolded itself in impossible ways until it was a nearly perfect three-dimensional replica of the Academy, with one of the rooms in the towers highlighted, along with the most convenient path from the mare's current location.
"...and as I've said, you won't be needing keys here, the magic doors are security enough. Nothing to accidentally misplace somewhere. Your uniform for formal events, and other useful items, will be in your lecture hall. Oh, and of course identification forms for transportation and community event discounts. As for things you need to know, professors are allowed to sit in on other professors' lectures when they're not teaching. Dr. Scroll's Magitronics class is currently in session, if you wish to listen in, for example."
*****
Quote from: Bravo 539 on 2013 Nov 14, 15:47:36
Wavelength's expression was a bit baffled as he raised a hoof. "Is there any particular reason for the quantity of milliPrimes in a Magitron that might help us recall them more easily? Numbers without explanation tend to elude my memory very quickly...," he commented, hoping not to sound rude. Saying the wrong thing at the wrong time tended to be a common problem for Wavelength, and he hoped now wasn't one of those times.
The professor nodded.
"
The conventional system was haphazardly based, with complex, inefficient conversions. Thirteen Thaums to a Ger, eight Ger to a Tally, and so on. This is why the magical scientific community has switched to standard units. As to why this particular number of magitron per prime, the Prime was standardized originally as the amount of magic needed to levitate exactly one gram of water under normal pressure, temperature and gravitational attraction at sea level. Does that answer your question, Professor Wavelength?"
Wavelength nearly blushed in embarrassment. "That answers my question perfectly, sir, but I'm just a research associate...," he said with a nervous smile.
Instructor Shadechaser listened to the conversation being had within the gardens. She had no intention to interrupt this conversation. She whispered to herself, "When one knows something that another doesn't, does that mean they are more wise than the other." She remained in a meditative posture as she spoke to herself.
Quote from: Night Pony on 2013 Nov 14, 14:44:23
"Yeah. We're students from recently. What about you?"
"well, I'm the Elemental magic teacher. I've been away because of personal reason"
Mage and Flare seemed to have looks on their faces that suggested that they were confused and didn't understand any of this.
However... they furiously scribbled notes down on everything the professor was lecturing about.
Perhaps if they studied this enough... they'd understand it. Eventually anyway...
((Yeah I don't think I understand this. Oh well. :o ))
After waiting a few moments for questions, the professor's horn lit up and a piece of chalk wrote on the board.
"In summary of what we've learned so far, magic is fundamentally composed of and guided by the states of magitrons, infintesimally small particles of zero mass which exist only in two states. The state and properties of these magitrons can be found through the six Scroll Equations. The quantities are expressed in the modern standard system of measurement rather than the traditional system."
He turned back to the image of the magitron, which zoomed in.
"Now, it turns out that the properties of magitrons are dependent on their states, but that their states can indeed be affected by the states and properties of nearby magitrons. These magitrons, then, create very specific quantifiable effects on their surroundings, by the generation of Spell Fields. An individual magitron of magical energy mu travelling at a speed v in one direction creates a Spell Field whose direction is clockwise around the direction of the velocity vector of a magnitude given by the first Scroll Equation."
The appropriate equation lit up.
"These Spell Fields, which occur naturally in magnitudes too small to affect any save the tiniest particles, such as nearby magitrons, are the basis of all spells and magic effects. To illustrate, let's briefly take a look at the microscopic properties of potions."
An image of a bottle of generic toothache potion floated to the center.
"In potions, for instance, solutions and mixtures of various substances create minute channels of magitrons all clumped together inside the particles which make up the alchemical components. Without going into too much detail, the net effect of the interacting Spell Fields is to alter and interact with specific organic compounds, cells and substances within range of the potion in specific manners determined on a macroscopic scale by the components and on a microscopic scale by the behavior of the individual magitrons in relation to each other as defined by the Scroll Equations."
He paused again. "Any questions before we move on? There's another example I'm going to show you which is critical to understanding Spell Matrices later on."
((@Lost: it's essentially magical atomic and electromagnetic theory))
I do believe my brain just rotted. I should leave before I get brain damage. Bane leaves Scroll's lecture hall and heads outside. He goes to the gardens. He sits down and closes his eyes, breathing deeply.
Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2013 Nov 14, 18:40:52
After waiting a few moments for questions, the professor's horn lit up and a piece of chalk wrote on the board.
"In summary of what we've learned so far, magic is fundamentally composed of and guided by the states of magitrons, infintesimally small particles of zero mass which exist only in two states. The state and properties of these magitrons can be found through the six Scroll Equations. The quantities are expressed in the modern standard system of measurement rather than the traditional system."
He turned back to the image of the magitron, which zoomed in.
"Now, it turns out that the properties of magitrons are dependent on their states, but that their states can indeed be affected by the states and properties of nearby magitrons. These magitrons, then, create very specific quantifiable effects on their surroundings, by the generation of Spell Fields. An individual magitron of magical energy mu travelling at a speed v in one direction creates a Spell Field whose direction is clockwise around the direction of the velocity vector of a magnitude given by the first Scroll Equation."
The appropriate equation lit up.
"These Spell Fields, which occur naturally in magnitudes too small to affect any save the tiniest particles, such as nearby magitrons, are the basis of all spells and magic effects. To illustrate, let's briefly take a look at the microscopic properties of potions."
An image of a bottle of generic toothache potion floated to the center.
"In potions, for instance, solutions and mixtures of various substances create minute channels of magitrons all clumped together inside the particles which make up the alchemical components. Without going into too much detail, the net effect of the interacting Spell Fields is to alter and interact with specific organic compounds, cells and substances within range of the potion in specific manners determined on a macroscopic scale by the components and on a microscopic scale by the behavior of the individual magitrons in relation to each other as defined by the Scroll Equations."
He paused again. "Any questions before we move on? There's another example I'm going to show you which is critical to understanding Spell Matrices later on."
((@Lost: it's essentially magical atomic and electromagnetic theory))
((I guess. Even if I don't remember
either of that from school. :I ))
Mage and Flare didn't have time to ask any questions because they were too busy trying to write down everything the professor just said.
(( :I ))
Thank you for your help, Ms. Quill. You've been very understanding.
Earl took the amenities, and headed for his room. Once he got there, he looked around. Well, it would do. He briefly considered attending the Magitronics Lecture, but then decided against it. He sat down and started to get to work on making a syllabus.
Bacon arrived at the school. she had taught before, but this was a school for magic, not science. she knew it was in the middle of the day, but she didn't have to teach yet. she remembered her days as an intern, watching as class was conducted, an realized she was just awkwardly standing there. she shook her head and walked through the doors.
Quote from: blobking156 on 2013 Nov 14, 20:48:00
Bacon arrived at the school. she had taught before, but this was a school for magic, not science. she knew it was in the middle of the day, but she didn't have to teach yet. she remembered her days as an intern, watching as class was conducted, an realized she was just awkwardly standing there. she shook her head and walked through the doors.
Since it was an open campus, nopony greeted her. She should probably see the secretary to register.
*****
After waiting a few moments, Dr. Scroll continued, and an image of a transparent Pegasus wing and Unicorn horn appeared.
"
Another example of the power of the Spell Fields of a large number of magitrons interacting with each other may be seen in Unicorn and Pegasus abilities. The actual effects themselves have long been observed and examined on a macroscopic scale, most notably by the quantification of the magical energy necessary for each spell by the traditional methodology, but the microscopic interactions have never been fully understood until now."
The figures "zoomed in" to tiny coils and glands inside the wing and horn.
"
As you all probably know or will learn in Biology, wings and horns in ponies and other magical creatures contain specialized mana glands which concentrate the mana absorbed through food and breathing before channeling the substance into resonance coils. Now it is at these coils that the overlap between biology and Magitronic theory occurs."
The zoom closed in on the coils and stopped. The illustration of swirling mana coursing along through the coils made a soft noise like flowing water, although in actuality the noise was just to help illustrate the concept of mana flow.
"
Traditionally, it was thought that the mana being channelled was somehow dependent on the biology of the wielder, as previously stated. In simpler terms, the magic, or so it was thought, was completely different due to being a unicorn or a pegasus. But according to Magitronic Theory, all Magic must be fundamentally the same. How to solve this apparent contradiction?"
Vector fields with thousands of tiny arrows pointing in a circular motion around the coils appear, along with magnifications illustrating the individual magitrons flowing through, their state denoted by a small up or down symbol.
"
The solution lies in the discovery that the specific Spell Fields produced, and their resonance, are directly proportional to the ratio of the two possible states of the magitrons being channelled. That proportionality is found to be precisely as stated in the Second Scroll Equation."
The equation glowed.
"
Now, when the specific Spell Fields within the coils are produced, they create a sort of push-pull action on neighboring fields. The magnitude of the effect is related to the frequency, and when multiple fields oscillate at a specific frequency, a resonance field is produced. These fields in turn affect neighboring fields, and the net effect may be observed as a macroscopic Magic Field. Depending on the states of the magitrons as mentioned before, the Magic Fields may then manifest physically as flame, antigravitational force, or other observable effects. Any questions before we move on?"
The notes Mage and Flare were writing now started to be several pages.
Mage and Flare had now written over five pages of notes of everything the professor was saying. They would need it if they were to hope of having even the slightest chance of passing this class...
Blue did her best to writte everything down, missing a word every now and then but getting most of it. In about the middle of professors explanation she gave up on writting normaly and used a levitation spell on the quill and it started writting for her, which made it a lot easier.
Cloudy adds a few additional notes to those from the previous magitronics lecture, most of which detail the hierarchic layout of magical units.
Making sure to note down any equations as they are displayed, Cloudy transcribes the latest equation onto her paper.
Wavelength raised his hoof once more. "Is there a form of magic involved in the flight of a Pegasus pony? If so, how does it aid in flight?" he asked. "This may break through a brick wall the bionic limb division has recently smacked into back at the lab."
"Well it's nice to meet you. I'm Night Shine and that is my sister, Moon Violet." she said and pointed towards Moon.
"Hello."
Feather smiled. "As a matter of fact, there is magic involved, yes. This is somewhat tangential, as it relates to biology and flight mechanics, but as with any other type of magic it also has to do with the movement of magitrons and mana. You see, though Pegasus ponies have less obvious magic than unicorns, the focus points of their mana channels are clearly distributed throughout the wings, as I've said before."
He pointed at the still-hovering images.
"Although their biology is generally optimized, their flight is actually predicated on their unique magic aura, which creates an invisible aerodynamic shield around them and channels the wind. This same shield is what allows them to walk on clouds or create storms and gale winds. It is not only weather, but also to a certain extent gravity-based, and with careful training it is theoretically possible for pegasi to control gravity much as they control weather. Again, these fields are created through interactions between mana flowing within resonance coils. Does that answer your question?"
Quote from: Night Pony on 2013 Nov 15, 03:44:44
"Well it's nice to meet you. I'm Night Shine and that is my sister, Moon Violet." she said and pointed towards Moon.
"Hello."
"good. ^-^ so, what were you doing in this fine day?"
"Trying not to fall asleep."
"Don't mind Night. We're just waiting to see what's our next class is."
((wow, gravity control is like my second favorite form ^-^))
"That explains alot." Blue whispers to herself and taps her chin thinking about something. After a while of hesitating she raises her hoof and waits to be called up. "Um, mister professor, is there a way to calculate how many mana and how powerful forms of magic is one individual capable of?" She asks shyly.
Quote from: Night Pony on 2013 Nov 15, 10:56:23
"Trying not to fall asleep."
"Don't mind Night. We're just waiting to see what's our next class is."
she giggled at Night's comment and said "actually... I'm not sure myself... :\ I hope it's not mine, I don't want to not be informed and be late at my own class. :I"
*yawn* "Well they will announce it, right? Like the previous one. That's what we're waiting for."
"Well, I don't know, it have been a long time I've been here. Oh and also, I hope you can wake yourself up before class, you're gonna need all the energy you can get"
"Don't worry. Moon is an expert of waking me up." Night walked to the bench.
"I can't deny that. She is a sound sleeper."
She said "oh well. I think I'll go, even if its not my class next, I still have some preparations to do. You can come if you want"
((uh how do i start here...)
"Okay. Come on, Night!"
Night looked at Moon then the bench, then back to Moon."But I...just...I...fine."
The three walked inside the school and into Melody's classroom. She said "well, here we are... [talking to herself] now where did I put them..." She walks around her class, looking for something.
Moon and Night were just standing and looking around the room.
She found a box filled with golden rings. She said "found them... Now to test if they still have there powers..." She flew and sent a small fire ball toward the rings. The flames got absorbed instantly. She said "good, still works"
The two mares got closer.
"What are the rings for?"
"Thank you, professor, that does answer that question, but it brings up another... if you don't mind?" Wavelength shifted uncomfortably, hoping he wasn't irritating anypony. "Due to their magical abilities, could a Pegasus theoretically fly while missing one or both wings, or would it prevent them due to the magitrons being focused in those limbs?"
"To prevent any unicorns to use any unicorn magic, as they don't need it and could result in catastrophic result."
"Um...okay." Night said and they both were giving off strange looks. Probably because they both were magic users.
((i know one little unicorn who won't be happy about a ring negating her magic ^-^))
Instructor Shadechaser remained in the gardens, still calming herself, or remaining at ease. "The time will come for one to know... for more than just one to know, and still one has yet to notice, or make it obvious that they have..." she said seemingly to herself.
She tilted her head "what? Is there something wrong?"
"I do not know about other unicorns but I like my magic."
"I've kinda got accustomed to it as well."
She said "don't worry, it's just blocks magic from coming out of your horn, your magic never goes away... Although, I've heard some ponies magic strength got slightly weaker for a few days because they never took it off for 2 weeks non stop but also, I've heard someponie's magic went super strong because his horn tried to be stronger then the ring. The secondary effect are pretty rare and are not that dramatic..."
Professor Scroll nodded to Blue. "As a matter of fact, there are many ways to calculate magical ability; I believe most unicorns here that have gone through the magic trials at Princess Celestia's School for Gifted Unicorns in the past should know the main methods by which unicorn magic is assessed. A crude way to assess pegasus magical ability is with wing power, which is tested every few years during hurricane season in different areas across Equestria. If you want extremely precise measurements, you'll need to ask a doctor to use specialized equipment attached to your wings while you concentrate on making a storm. Earth magic is tested mainly by wearing specialized equipment while trying to sprout a seed or crack a pebble without hitting it."
He turned to Wavelength. "Theoretically? With a LOT of practice, maybe. But since so much of the mana is concentrated specifically within the wings, it would be extremely difficult to do so without vast reserves. The rest of the body still has passive centers which produce mainly shields that let even flightless pegasi interact with clouds, a survival mechanism that allows infant pegasi to live safely in the sky, but unless one has rippling muscles, like Mr. Snowflake in Ponyville, I doubt most would be able to achieve such a thing as wingless flight. Any other questions before we continue?"
"I wonder who would want to keep such a thing for 2 weeks." o.O
"I don't know but I won't be putting these on anytime soon."
Wavelength shook his head contently. That was all he'd be asking about for now, but he certainly hoped earth pony magic could be described in detail later on.
He was a might curious about how it might help him through the work day more efficiently; cracking a seed without touching it? Maybe there alternatives that would have useful application to hazardous chemical cleanup...
Blue raised her hand again and waited to be called before asking again. "I have heared about many ponies that have lost their connection to magic, how does that fit in this theory? And can uderstanding magitroniks help with their recovery?" She anxiously awaited the professor's answer.
Dr. Scroll smiled warmly. "Actually, that's very much a large focus of magitronics, Blue. By utilizing artificial mana glands and channels, Equestrian medical professionals and researchers are working with magitronic researchers to help veterans and those who have lost magical abilities one way or another, whether through a birth defect or an injury or sickness. By using spell matrices, we can amplify even very weak ability back to healthy condition, or if the trauma is severe we can use prosthetic mana glands to absorb mana and regulate the flow of magitrons throughout the body. There are also external spell matrices, non-invasive, that don't require any surgery at all. These can be removed when a pony goes to sleep for the night, or feels uncomfortable. This brings us to the next subject, efficiency and amplification. Any further questions before we get to that?"
Teal raises his hoof and asks Feather is that what I think I'm hearing? There's medical procedures that can open up magical potential in ponies?
Quote from: Night Pony on 2013 Nov 15, 14:57:58
"I wonder who would want to keep such a thing for 2 weeks." o.O
"I don't know but I won't be putting these on anytime soon."
she let out a small giggle an said "oh, I think you will, because if you use your horn, it will use way too much energy and will either completely backfire or come with enourmus recoil, I know a few ponies who tried to use there horns for it and he just created an explosion 2 centimetre from him. He was hospitalized for 4 month."
"Isn't it better to learn how to use correct amount of magic rather than restraining it?"
Wavelength's ears perked up at the summary of the next section. Efficiency and amplification... oh boy, this could be either mildly boring or wonderfully applicable! he mused.
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2013 Nov 15, 15:41:31
Teal raises his hoof and asks Feather is that what I think I'm hearing? There's medical procedures that can open up magical potential in ponies?
Feather smiled and nodded. "
We conventionally merely restore a pony's natural magical ability, but... let's see, I'm not exactly authorized to tell you any of the details, but let's just say that the Ministry of Imperial Defense is most definitely looking into ways to enhance innate ability of individual soldiers. Actually, just recently there was public news that Neighponese doctors used an external spell matrix to help an earth pony stroke victim to walk on his own, and nurses to carry large bags of rice and even patients in beds. It's truly a remarkable age we live in. Any other questions?"
Blue smiles as many thought rush through her little head. Her eyes widen and she rises her hoof again. "Um... How much enhancement can a pony body take? I mean, couldn't it be dangerous for the patient?" she asked when being called out.
Quote from: Night Pony on 2013 Nov 15, 15:48:20
"Isn't it better to learn how to use correct amount of magic rather than restraining it?"
"yes but would you really think everyone would instantly be able to perfectly use the right amount. Also, it comes with a magic ward so as you can see, it's just for safety precautions. No one would like to have someone injured in the first class, am I right?"
"I'm still unsure of putting something that'll take away my magic."
((hey magus can ya give stardust yes im using her in this rp a sorta head start like a introduction for a new student n stuff.))
Bacon walked inside, and headed towards the front office. on her way, she wondered about whether she should learn about at least the basics of magic, since it was a magic school, and no doubt the curriculum included magic of some degree.
Quote from: Night Pony on 2013 Nov 15, 16:40:45
"I'm still unsure of putting something that'll take away my magic."
"no no no, you got it wrong. It doesn't take it away, it's like a two way magic shield. Magic doesn't go in or out. It just blocks your unicorn spells, it doesn't take them away."
"Still I'm used to magic all my life. Being unable to perform, would be strange."
Cloudy takes note of the additional information in the professor's answers and begins considering how an artificial mana gland would work.
Perhaps a coil of mana-conductive metal? I've read about those generating a current of mana when exposed to magical fields.
But for the to be effective it would have to be charged by a spell or some other field generating event. I suspect some of the
power of the event would be lost as well if magitrons are being siphoned off. Cloudy continues to think on ways that the coil could be charged.
Quote from: Grizzly on 2013 Nov 15, 16:09:15
Blue smiles as many thought rush through her little head. Her eyes widen and she rises her hoof again. "Um... How much enhancement can a pony body take? I mean, couldn't it be dangerous for the patient?" she asked when being called out.
Dr. Scroll nodded. "
If the augmentation is improper, yes, grave results can occur. However, as far as we currently understand, there is no inherent danger in augmentation itself, if done properly. The risk comes from the fact that this is a budding field, and many augmentations are experimental at this stage. The hope is that further research will allow us to perfect our understanding of biological reactions to magitronic augmentation."
Quote from: moonlight7starshine on 2013 Nov 15, 17:03:07
((hey magus can ya give stardust yes im using her in this rp a sorta head start like a introduction for a new student n stuff.))
The new student was sitting in the back of Feather's lecture hall, having already talked with the Secretary earlier and received all her supplies and equipment. She should be taking notes at the moment, although it was her choice what she did.
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Quote from: blobking156 on 2013 Nov 15, 17:09:37
Bacon walked inside, and headed towards the front office. on her way, she wondered about whether she should learn about at least the basics of magic, since it was a magic school, and no doubt the curriculum included magic of some degree.
QuoteThe Royal Academy of Magic is the continuation for the School for Gifted Unicorns, comprising six ivory towers in a star shape, one for each Element of Harmony. Equestria's best and brightest (cough cough) come here for education in all manner of arcane sciences, and the professors all are masters of their field.
It was mostly expected that students who came to attend the Royal Academy of Magic already had a basic understanding of magic, but perhaps Inter-Magical Forces would be the best place to learn pure magical theory.
The secretary was busy as ever, wisps of smoke and dragon fire flying this way and that across the room, sometimes popping into existence as stacks of paper, sometimes incinerating other stacks and flying back through pipes in the walls. Quills filled themselves with ink and signed hundreds of forms; a stack of stamps continuously cleared or rejected hopeful applicants, a small piece of graphite rapidly graded entrance examinations so quickly the papers flying through literally hummed.
All this the mare could see and hear as she found the secretary's office, the entrance to Admissions and Records. As soon as she passed the doorway, there was a soft glow, and the Secretary smiled and spoke. "Bacon, applicant number 3224957. Please fill out these forms and sign these waivers, and I'll get you your class schedule and have you entered into the system."
It seemed that the doors here were enchanted to identify anypony that passed through. The secretary sounded polite, though perhaps a little flustered with so much to do at the same time. A few scrolls puffed into existence in front of the mare, along with a self-filling quill.
stardust started taking notes.
Bacon took the waivers, and watever else, and sat down. she pulled a pen, something not many ponies had, out of her saddlebag. it was sort of like a quill, but with the push of a button, new ink came out onto the tip. she started writing in the information onto the papers. onceshe was done, she handed the papers back to the secretary.
Quote from: Night Pony on 2013 Nov 15, 17:18:01
"Still I'm used to magic all my life. Being unable to perform, would be strange."
she said "don't worry, you'll still be able to use magic, It'll just be used differently, that's all."
Quote from: blobking156 on 2013 Nov 15, 17:45:00
Bacon took the waivers, and watever else, and sat down. she pulled a pen, something not many ponies had, out of her saddlebag. it was sort of like a quill, but with the push of a button, new ink came out onto the tip. she started writing in the information onto the papers. onceshe was done, she handed the papers back to the secretary.
The scrolls vanished in a puff of smoke as soon as she was finished, sailing through a pipe in the wall. A moment later some papers appeared, alongside a map. The secretary smiled politely. "Welcome to the Academy, Professor Bacon. Your schedule and roster are there, along with a map of the grounds and various other helpful information sheets. Your room..."
The map unfolded itself in impossible ways until it was a nearly perfect three-dimensional replica of the Academy, with one of the rooms in the towers highlighted, along with the most convenient path from the mare's current location.
"...and you won't be needing keys here, the magic doors are security enough. Nothing to accidentally misplace somewhere. Your uniform for formal events, and other useful items, will be in your lecture hall. Oh, and of course identification forms for transportation and community event discounts."
Thank you, i'll be on my way, then. Bacon started on her way to the highlighted area. magic locks, eh? well, I hope I don't have to use magic.
This was the point where Wavelength started taking notes, writing down possibilities and new theories erupting in his head. Most of them were probably already solved, but he nonetheless looked forward to looking up their answers. Still an experimental field... over at GPARC, they didn't conduct tests on organisms, but the mechanical and chemical tests that would doubtless follow Wavelength's debriefing might serve to help the endeavor. He made a mental note to ask Feather what fields are in the greatest need of experimentation after class.
Bane opens his eyes and gets up. "That is enough resting for now. I should head back to my classroom and start unpacking." Bane goes back into the tower and into the assigned classroom. He throws a small sphere on the ground. "Alen Des Ven Das." The sphere transforms into a mechanical golem of Ancient magic and starts working on the classroom to fit the subject of which Bane will be teaching, Ancient Magic and old spells.
Mage and Flare continued to furiously write down as many notes as they can, in an attempt to write down everything the professor was saying to all of the questions he was answering.
Flare looked at Mage with a look that seemed to suggest that she was confused. Mage was confused as well. They both nodded to one another.
Mage raised his right hoof and waited to be called on.
The professor motioned to Mage and Flare. "Yes, what is your question?"
The mares still looked unconvinced about the rings and unwilling to ever put them on. Thought they didn't say anything they started to look around the rest of the room.
The golem finishes its duty transforms back into a small sphere. Bane picks up the sphere and puts into his bag. He looks at the place and smiles. "Much better."
Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2013 Nov 15, 22:59:44
The professor motioned to Mage and Flare. "Yes, what is your question?"
"Yes... um... is everything you're going over right now, you know, like all of the answers to the questions you're answering right now everypony has asked, in the book for this class as well?" asked Mage
Quote from: Night Pony on 2013 Nov 16, 04:07:00
The mares still looked unconvinced about the rings and unwilling to ever put them on. Thought they didn't say anything they started to look around the rest of the room.
the class didn't have much. There was a few old artefact of at least 100 years old. They was a strange statue that seemed way older then the rest, some sort of rock that was slightly reflective, an old picture of a bird and some pony and there was an old suitcase, locked.
Quote from: LostSanity on 2013 Nov 16, 10:24:41
Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2013 Nov 15, 22:59:44
The professor motioned to Mage and Flare. "Yes, what is your question?"
"Yes... um... is everything you're going over right now, you know, like all of the answers to the questions you're answering right now everypony has asked, in the book for this class as well?" asked Mage
The professor nodded. "
'Modern Applications Of Magitronics' is covered in the 'For Your Information' boxes spaced intermittently throughout the chapters. Check the index and appendices to find more information about the medical advances and such, if you wish, or feel free to ask me after class. Any other questions?"
Night wlaked to the statue to take a closer look whole Moon looked at some other artefacts.
"What is this statue?"
She looked at it and said "oh that? That's an ember statue. One of my very old friends found it in a ruin about 150 years ago or so. According to the writings he found in the ruins he got it, it's supposed to bring heat when in need. I put it there so that no one freezes the whole classroom."
Blue made herself more confortable in her chair and held back a yawn. She was tired from her trip and from all the writting, never the less she wanted to stay until the end of the class.
((page 300, yay :D))
"So it's a big heater?"
Wavelength contently made no motion to raise a hoof. He glanced over a relevant text book page, then returned his eyes to the front and waited for Feather to continue.
Quote from: Night Pony on 2013 Nov 16, 16:56:49
"So it's a big heater?"
"... I guess we could say that... But it will work only if its way cold enough to be dangerous"
Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2013 Nov 16, 15:36:17
Quote from: LostSanity on 2013 Nov 16, 10:24:41
Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2013 Nov 15, 22:59:44
The professor motioned to Mage and Flare. "Yes, what is your question?"
"Yes... um... is everything you're going over right now, you know, like all of the answers to the questions you're answering right now everypony has asked, in the book for this class as well?" asked Mage
The professor nodded. "'Modern Applications Of Magitronics' is covered in the 'For Your Information' boxes spaced intermittently throughout the chapters. Check the index and appendices to find more information about the medical advances and such, if you wish, or feel free to ask me after class. Any other questions?"
Mage lowered his hoof and nodded to acknowledge that he understood. He and Flare would have to vigorously study this textbook for sure.
Feather waited a bit longer, then continued his lecture.
"Now, before we get to amplification, let's first discuss efficiency. The process of converting magical energy to physical effect is not always entirely efficient. In fact, it has been discovered that it is impossible within the limits of our world to have 100% efficiency. I say 'within the limits of our world' because beyond our world there exist entities which do in fact have 100% efficiency or greater..."
He coughed, somewhat embarrassed.
"...but the study of such creatures is both beyond the scope of this course and currently prohibited by Equestrian law to anypony not bearing a research licence. Returning to the subject at hoof, however, the result of this inefficiency is the conversion of some of the magical energy into physical energy, whether that be in the form of heat, light, or a force pushing a unicorn into the ground."
He lifted a pen with telekinesis to demonstrate the light and sound surrounding his horn, then replaced it on the table and brought up an image of a spell matrix.
"You may be wondering what any of this has to do with magitronics. In fact, Spell Matrices were originally designed specifically to attempt to increase the efficiency of spells to the known limit. It has long been known that imbuing certain materials, such as jade or onyx, with magical energy, generates a flow of mana. It was also known that then placing said materials in specific patterns could create effects on spells. I'm sure many of you are quite familiar with geometric magic of this form. What was not known was that when placed together in specific patterns predicted by the Third Scroll Equation, these "runestones" were actually capable of changing the state of the moving magitrons. By very carefully connecting or placing these runestones in specific formations, then, it was theoretically possible to convert one type of magic to another, generate spells, or, most importantly, amplify the power of spells."
The Third Scroll Equation, a complex formula involving gradients, partial derivatives and various preexisting constants, came to the front and glowed clearly.
"As you can all see, it turns out that the preciseness, efficiency, power and complexity of a spell matrix are all directly related to each other as well. This should not be surprising, since more complex matrices will have more points at which energy loss is possible, an imprecise matrix is prone to be inefficient, and inefficient matrices tend not to be as powerful as efficient ones."
To illustrate, an image of a simple spell matrix appeared, then separated into several alternatives, each demonstrating the relationships between the variables denoting efficiency, preciseness, power and complexity, as well as planes which measured the gradient of the three-dimensional surfaces of the matrix to denote the locations of runestones.
"One interesting phenomenon that has been observed during the development of Magitronic research was the fact that Magic Fields themselves were capable of a sort of 'resonance' similar to that of Spell Fields. This discovery led directly to the modern understanding of Magitronics, whereby actual Inter-Magical Forces, or effects of particular Magic, Spell and Resonance Fields on each other and on the state of magitrons, are utilized to create powerful macroscopic effects. Thus, it is indeed possible to amplify the power of an original spell or create a similar effect many more times as powerful with the same amount of mana. It is, of course, possible to leech power from other sources... but that is another topic entirely, probably related to Binding or Summoning magic, I would assume. As for manipulating magitrons from a distance, the first two equations show the relationship between field strength and distance."
He pointed to the distance variable in the First and Second Scroll Equations.
"Any questions about all this before I move on? The last part of the lecture concerns the relation between Spell Matrices and other fields of magic, and a little more history."
Mage and Flare once again began writing down as much as they could, or at least that they could understand, from what the professor was lecturing over.
Wavelength pondered the mention of mana flow in some materials. He raised a hoof.
"Are there ways of producing magical energy artificially? That being, without it coming from a living source?"
The professor thought about it for a moment. "Yes. Ley lines are a geological source of magical energy which may be drawn on safely within reason. The energy is theorized to come from the movement of the tectonic plates, although this has yet to be confirmed. It is also possible to convert other forms of energy, such as heat, into magical energy through complex spell matrices and magitronic equipment. We will be studying possible ways in which to collect magical energy in chapter 20."
"Okay." Night and Moon continued to look around and generally kill time.
Blue tried as much as she could not to fall asleep but to no avail. She lowered her head on the desk and slowly faded away into a dream.
Quote from: blobking156 on 2013 Nov 15, 19:11:25
Thank you, i'll be on my way, then. Bacon started on her way to the highlighted area. magic locks, eh? well, I hope I don't have to use magic.
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"All right, thank you. I'll just hold off 'til that chapter then," Wavelength chuckled, sitting back to wait for the next section.
Bane leans on his desk with boredom. "For most of my time, I would have been making experiments. But I don't have my equipment nor a work space to do so." Bane gets up and heads out the door. He walks out of the tower and heads towards the gardens. He sits down and looks up to the sky. He closes his eyes and hums.
Feather waits a few moments, then continues.
"Now it must be stated that the concept of a Spell Matrix is not strictly a modern invention, as other professors and ponies who study zebra magic can probably tell you. Indeed, official statements released by the Royal Court reveal that the binding spells which froze Discord and sealed Nightmare Moon were, in the most basic sense of the term, Spell Matrices. That is, they utilized multiple spells interacting with each other to create a net effect greater than would normally be possible given an equivalent amount of mana. Many seals and bindings are in fact of this nature. In fact, this is all the more obvious if one observes the layout of the Crystal Empire: the entire land is one giant Spell Matrix, with the Crystal Heart as the focus point. By combining the sum total of all the emotions within the Empire, the Aurora Magis appears and spreads all throughout the land. Now at the risk of starting an inter-department argument, I would have to say that the key difference between the modern Spell Matrix and these ancient though very effective traditional matrices is that modern magitronic spell matrices are a direct result of our analytical understanding of the basic principles of magic rather than divine knowledge, oral tradition, trial and error, or idealized macroscopic equations. That is, rather than creating an ideal model which works within the specific parameters of the everyday world and breaks down at extremely small or extremely large levels and complexities, Inter-Magical Forces examines the minute interactions on a scale much, much smaller than ordinarily perceivable and thus is that much more accurate when brought up to the large scale, all credit to other fields of magic, of course."
Feather rubbed the back of his neck with a hoof.
"That's the end of the lecture, but before we get to exercises and example problems, are there any questions about what I've covered in the lecture? I know some of you probably have parts of the lecture you don't quite understand; I am available for questions after class, but any immediate pressing questions you might have while the information is fresh in your minds?"
Once again, Mage and Flare did not have an opportunity to ask any questions as they were once again trying to write down everything the professor had talked about.
The professor's last sentence was interrupted by a soft snore coming from the small blue mare.
Cloudy Zenith raises a hoof and makes an inquiry.
"Some traditional matrices place an emphasis on geometry in their macroscopic equation,
I'm wondering why that has an effect on matrix function?
Is geometric arrangement just a way of easily obtaining the correct distances between focus points,
or do the angles and intersections have an effect on magitron flow?"
The professor nodded. "A reasonable question to ask. From what we understand of magitronic mechanics, the angles do have an effect on magitronic flow at the large scale, but at smaller scales distance becomes increasingly important. Microscopic matrices, as a result, may look very strange to somepony unfamiliar with the Twilight Effect wherein magitrons flowing within a Sparkle Constant of each other can flip one magitron or another in or out. Large-scale matrices, of course, are more affected by angle due to the individual spell fields of moving magitrons constructively interfering and resonating, much as thousands of magnetically aligned atoms in a bar can create an extremely strong magnetic attraction. Thus, the angles are important because of how they affect magitrons at the nanoscopic scale. Does that answer your question?"
stardust putted a hoof on her chin thinking of something while looking at the professor
Blue woke up from her little nap, she looked around and blushed. She shook her head and continued to write, missing a good chunk of the lesson though.
Wavelength raised a hoof and waited for Cloudy Zenith to finish with the professor.
"Yes, thank-you."
Cloudy replies while jotting down the professor's answer.
Dr. Scroll nodded, then pointed at the orange stallion. "Yes, Wavelength"
"Well, professor, you referred to spell matrices as methods for harnessing naturally-found mana... doesn't a spell matrix require mana input for its own generation?" Wavelength wasn't sure if he was asking something that had already been answered; the vast number of new topics flowing through the room had him slightly baffled.
The professor shook his head. "They require energy, but not necessarily mana. Some spell matrices can utilize heat, others light, or movement. There are photomagitronics that collect solar energy and convert it into magical energy, for example."
Wavelength thought about that for a moment. "All right... but what exactly are the spell matrices, and why are they called that if they don't require spells?"
The professor smiled. "Actually, they are comprised of spells. The very movement of magitrons within the matrix creates spell fields, which interact within a spell matrix in order to cause a desired effect base on inputted energy and information. Spell matrices are, as I have said, a combination of various sigils and spell components which work together to cause a greater effect than any single spell can ever do, and with more accuracy as well. What photomagitronics do is collect solar energy, convert it into magical energy, and then run off the magical energy to do the desired task, whether that be calculating a sum or displaying an archive."
Mage and Flare continued to take notes on the back-and-forth question-and-answering session occurring between the professor and the student.
Wavelength nodded. "Ah, I see. It's a direct conversion from conventional to magical energy, which is--in your description--immediately applied. One more quick question and I'll stop troubling you with them... Is there a way to, rather than instantly applying the produced magic, store it? Or would the simple answer to that be to store conventional energy and have a converting spell matrix attached to the power source to be used when needed?"
Professor Scroll smiled. "In fact, we already have crystals and rune-stones which store magical energy. I use many of them to jump-start my personal spell matrices in order to conserve my own mana. They are somewhat analogous to lightning-batteries, one might say."
"All right, thank you. I probably should have already presumed as much from what you've already shown me in person...," Wavelength added, slightly embarrassed.
Blue tried to look calm, not sure how well she can hide her current nervousness. Since she woke up she did not understand a thing the professor said and she was too embarrassed to ask.
Bacon arrived at her room, andstared quizzically at the door. not that it was confusing, but it was a mystery whether or not it would unlock without magic. it was supposedly a magic lock, so did that mean it magically knew who was opening it, or did you have to use magic to open it?
Quote from: Grizzly on 2013 Nov 20, 01:59:11
Blue tried to look calm, not sure how well she can hide her current nervousness. Since she woke up she did not understand a thing the professor said and she was too embarrassed to ask.
Professor Scroll waited a moment, then saw that a few of the students were still confused.
"
Please do not hesitate to ask questions! The more questions you ask, the less confused you will be, the less I will have to repeat myself in future lectures, and the better the overall class average will be. Please, ask! And if you do need more information or time to digest the information already presented, a video and audio recording matrix of this lecture will be available immediately afterward at the back of the lecture hall as you leave, and more information will be in your textbook. Now, any questions before I pass out in-class assignments?"
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Quote from: blobking156 on 2013 Nov 20, 18:41:38
Bacon arrived at her room, andstared quizzically at the door. not that it was confusing, but it was a mystery whether or not it would unlock without magic. it was supposedly a magic lock, so did that mean it magically knew who was opening it, or did you have to use magic to open it?
As soon as she approached, the door vanished entirely. Apparently, the magic locks knew exactly who you were and simply created a door when you weren't the right pony. Inside, she could see all the materials that the secretary had mentioned, along with standard lecture hall materials.
Mage and Flare were practically confused about everything.
At this point... it seemed absolutely useless to ask any questions...
good, Bacon thought, everything I need. she walked in and looked around.
Wavelength glanced around, then raised a hoof. "Are we free to leave class now? I'm eager to file a report to my colleagues."
Feather waited a bit more for questions, then nodded and took out a single sheet of paper. It floated into a spell matrix, and instantly expanded into several stacks, with about ten pages floating to each student, teacher and auditing pony.
"You have until the end of class to answer these review problems; homework is all the chapter 1 review problems, all information presented is in the textbook, please write legibly for full credit and label your diagrams neatly. I don't want to have to use a deciphering matrix just to read your papers. You may discuss among yourselves concerning problems, but please no copying; it is not only academically dishonest but also does NO help WHATSOEVER in helping you learn the material thoroughly. When you are finished with the class work, please turn them in to me. If you have any questions, please come up to see me."
The classwork problems were varied; some involved analysis of matrices and finding the power of one given various values and positions; others involved the history of magic as presented in the lecture. A few asked the student to find the exact position to place runestones to generate a specific effect at a specific magnitude. The six Scroll Equations floated clearly at the front of the classroom.
Feather was sitting at his desk, quietly waiting for questions and classwork to be turned in.
Blue piked up the self filling quill with her levitation spell and started to solve the problems. She used her notes and the six Scroll Equations for reference. Although her notes were incomplete she thought it would be sufficient. The math part was not a problem, although she did ocassionaly turned to the pony next to her to discuss it whispering. A few minutes later she was done and and came to the professor to return the problem papers.
Little did she know that she by mistake turned in a paper with her own work as well. A paper filled with drawings, theories and field experience on how to manipulate a shield spell into different shapes than a perfect sphere. on the bottom of the paper was a basic drawing of a pony and a sholder blade, few ribs, and part of the spine, anatomicaly coreclty arranged and floating around the pony. Some text was written next to the drawing: Three mana veins in each 'bone' for prolonged effect also gives a stronger bone structure, but recuires alot of energy and concentration to sustain. Can runestones help?
After turning in the problems Blue returned to her seat and waited for the end of the lesson.
Wavelength sat at his desk reviewing the lesson on his headset and establishing connections between the lecture, questions, and the equations displayed in front of the class. Two minutes after the professor passed around the assignment, Wavelength started writing, which he continued to do for the next twenty minutes.
Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2013 Nov 21, 23:45:00
Feather waited a bit more for questions, then nodded and took out a single sheet of paper. It floated into a spell matrix, and instantly expanded into several stacks, with about ten pages floating to each student, teacher and auditing pony.
"You have until the end of class to answer these review problems; homework is all the chapter 1 review problems, all information presented is in the textbook, please write legibly for full credit and label your diagrams neatly. I don't want to have to use a deciphering matrix just to read your papers. You may discuss among yourselves concerning problems, but please no copying; it is not only academically dishonest but also does NO help WHATSOEVER in helping you learn the material thoroughly. When you are finished with the class work, please turn them in to me. If you have any questions, please come up to see me."
The classwork problems were varied; some involved analysis of matrices and finding the power of one given various values and positions; others involved the history of magic as presented in the lecture. A few asked the student to find the exact position to place runestones to generate a specific effect at a specific magnitude. The six Scroll Equations floated clearly at the front of the classroom.
Feather was sitting at his desk, quietly waiting for questions and classwork to be turned in.
The first thing Mage and Flare did was compare notes. However, the simple fact of the matter was that both Mage and Flare's sheet were different from each others.
They were on they're own at this point. Both Mage and Flare began scrambling to see if they could find the answers to the questions on their respective sheets by looking at their notes as well as looking through the textbook.
However, the fact remained that they were both still confused on practically
everything. It would probably take quite a long time before Mage and Flare were through with their worksheets...
Cloudy begins by answering the history questions first, writing a small and concise paragraph for each one.
After reaching the end of the paper she flips back to the beginning and starts working on the formula based questions.
Cloudy finds that several of the scroll equations have to be re-written to obtain the expression required by the question,
but the same logic seems to apply as with other mathematic equations.
Just short of half an hour later, Wavelength placed his completed assignment on the professor's desk then returned to his seat to wait for dismissal.
It was an entire hour before Mage and Flare finally finished their respective worksheets.
With slightly upset and disappointed looks on their faces... they reluctantly placed their worksheets on the professors desks.
When they returned to their seats... they literally facedesked. They seemed to already know what their scores on their worksheets would be...
(( :'( ))
Feather smiles as he collects Wavelength's paper. "Thank you very much for your participation in class today, Wavelength. You are quite gifted in your inquisitiveness and ability to absorb information quickly, as expected of a researcher. If you ever have any questions, feel free to send me a note or visit my office at any time. I'll be dismissing class after a few more minutes, when the others are done with their work. I look forward to seeing you next class."
He scans over the problems, then nods, smiling to himself as he marks a 100% on the paper and a corresponding number appears in the gradebook.
He then smiled and accepted Blue's work, glancing over it before finding her notes. He looked over the questions with little nods, then wrote a few paragraphs explaining a few more details about unicorn biology and a few book and textbook page references for further research. He then glanced back over the worked-out problems and marks a 100% on the paper as the grade appears in the gradebook.
When Mage and Flare came up, he saw their confused expressions and sighed. "Mage, Flare, could you stay after class for a bit? I don't want you to go back to your dorm rooms tonight completely confused; this is a fast-paced course and the last thing I want is for students to be falling behind because of misunderstandings."
He accepted a few more students' papers and graded them, calling aside a few more confused students when he found below-60% papers.
The magitronic clock illusion matrix floating above the podium showed 10 more minutes until the end of class. Professor Scroll turned to the group of confused students. "Are there specific questions any of you would like to ask while we're waiting? Don't be afraid. There is no such thing as a silly question. I can even go over the entire lecture again for you, if that's what you need."
Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2013 Nov 23, 00:51:02
Feather smiles as he collects Wavelength's paper. "Thank you very much for your participation in class today, Wavelength. You are quite gifted in your inquisitiveness and ability to absorb information quickly, as expected of a researcher. If you ever have any questions, feel free to send me a note or visit my office at any time. I'll be dismissing class after a few more minutes, when the others are done with their work. I look forward to seeing you next class."
He scans over the problems, then nods, smiling to himself as he marks a 100% on the paper and a corresponding number appears in the gradebook.
He then smiled and accepted Blue's work, glancing over it before finding her notes. He looked over the questions with little nods, then wrote a few paragraphs explaining a few more details about unicorn biology and a few book and textbook page references for further research. He then glanced back over the worked-out problems and marks a 100% on the paper as the grade appears in the gradebook.
When Mage and Flare came up, he saw their confused expressions and sighed. "Mage, Flare, could you stay after class for a bit? I don't want you to go back to your dorm rooms tonight completely confused; this is a fast-paced course and the last thing I want is for students to be falling behind because of misunderstandings."
He accepted a few more students' papers and graded them, calling aside a few more confused students when he found below-60% papers.
The magitronic clock illusion matrix floating above the podium showed 10 more minutes until the end of class. Professor Scroll turned to the group of confused students. "Are there specific questions any of you would like to ask while we're waiting? Don't be afraid. There is no such thing as a silly question. I can even go over the entire lecture again for you, if that's what you need."
Mage and Flare lifted their heads from their desks. The look on their faces was still one of being upset and disappointment.
Flare looked at Mage and Mage looked back at her.
Without thinking, Mage spoke up without raising his hoof.
"Is there any way you can make everything simpler and easier to understand?" asked Mage.
Flare then looked at Mage with a look of tenseness in her. Mage quickly realized what it was he just said.
Mage cringed. He was worried everyone is the class was now about to laugh at him...
Cloudy finishes her paper with just a few minutes to spare.
She starts to get up to hand the finished work in, but upon hearing Mage's question she decides to awkwardly
wait by her desk until Professor scroll replied. Cloudy sits back down and places her quill to the side.
Dark Hooves arrives at the classroom late and enters.
The professor sighed, shaking his head. "All this information is necessary to know, and each chapter builds on all the concepts explained in the previous chapter. Are there specific parts that are confusing in particular? Where did I lose you, and what parts need more thorough explanation? There are tutors available in the tutorial center downstairs, and the textbook is always a great resource for information."
He received Cloudy's paper with a smile and a nod, glanced over it and wrote 100% on it as a corresponding grade appeared in the gradebook.
Dark Hooves received a notice telling him to go to the front of the classroom, since he had missed the entire lecture and the classwork, his first "absence" of the quarter and one of eight total allowable absences before being dropped automatically from the class.
Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2013 Nov 24, 19:37:59
The professor sighed, shaking his head. "All this information is necessary to know, and each chapter builds on all the concepts explained in the previous chapter. Are there specific parts that are confusing in particular? Where did I lose you, and what parts need more thorough explanation? There are tutors available in the tutorial center downstairs, and the textbook is always a great resource for information."
He received Cloudy's paper with a smile and a nod, glanced over it and wrote 100% on it as a corresponding grade appeared in the gradebook.
Dark Hooves received a notice telling him to go to the front of the classroom, since he had missed the entire lecture and the classwork, his first "absence" of the quarter and one of eight total allowable absences before being dropped automatically from the class.
"You lost me when the class began..." thought Mage. Mage had to slightly hope that the professor could read minds or thoughts now.
"Er... nevermind... it's nothing. Forget I said anything okay?" offered Mage, trying to push away what he didn't mean to say out loud
Blue uses the remaning time to work on her notes, only now she realises that some pages are missing. She looks under the table, in her saddle bags and all around the seat. "Did i lose it...?" she whispers.
Dr. Feather sighed. "Mage. I know that Inter-Magical Forces can be a very confusing and sometimes frustrating class. But it is a required course, and regardless of what some ponies might tell you I do care for the well-being of my students, not just getting lectures finished. I don't want to see ANYPONY failing this class, least of all a pair of bright, upstanding students that I'm sure would otherwise have perfect academic records and grade-point averages. I apologize that my lectures are perhaps less than simple to understand at times, but I promise to do my very best to explain whatever concept it is that is confusing to you. Is it the big picture? Magic itself? The concept of magitrons? The way in which magitrons interact with each other? My explanation of spell matrices?"
He took out the questions and answers he had written on Blue's notes and concentrated slightly, causing them to puff into a wisp of smoke that floated over to Blue and popped back into existence. There was a smiley drawn at the bottom of the explanations and extra textbook references.
Blue was almost losing hope of finding her notes as they popped into existence in front of her. She looked at the professor and blushed a bit. Did he see my work...? she thought as she read the notes, a big smile apearing on her face while seeing the explanations and references. She took a clear paper and started to write.
Flamdren is in his Class room reading one of his novels while he waits for his class to start
Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2013 Dec 01, 17:18:18
Dr. Feather sighed. "Mage. I know that Inter-Magical Forces can be a very confusing and sometimes frustrating class. But it is a required course, and regardless of what some ponies might tell you I do care for the well-being of my students, not just getting lectures finished. I don't want to see ANYPONY failing this class, least of all a pair of bright, upstanding students that I'm sure would otherwise have perfect academic records and grade-point averages. I apologize that my lectures are perhaps less than simple to understand at times, but I promise to do my very best to explain whatever concept it is that is confusing to you. Is it the big picture? Magic itself? The concept of magitrons? The way in which magitrons interact with each other? My explanation of spell matrices?"
He took out the questions and answers he had written on Blue's notes and concentrated slightly, causing them to puff into a wisp of smoke that floated over to Blue and popped back into existence. There was a smiley drawn at the bottom of the explanations and extra textbook references.
"No... it's okay... really. Me and my friend will be fine. We'll just study the book.
A lot." assured Mage. He was starting to feel like he was making the class last longer then it
should have at this point...
The professor pursed his lips, then nodded. "Just remember, the lectures are always available in illusion form immediately after class, and you can always consult the textbook or ask me at any time I'm not teaching."
The bells in the Tower of Magic chimed twelve times, and Feather looked up.
"Class dismissed, please turn in your classwork and you're free to go. Remember to do the review problems for Chapter 1 and study for next session's quiz. Have a good day!"
Students began standing up and packing. The next class was Dragonology and Other Beasts, by Glacial Shard, just down the hall.
Blue puts the notes of her work and those with today's lesson in her saddlebag and exits the room. She looked in her schedule.
Hm, next class is Dragonology. Sounds interesting, but i'm really tiered. Should i go to class or in my room...
After a few minutes pondering she opened the 3D map and asked to show her the way to her dorm room. Led by the map she made her way in her room, to unpack properly and to get some rest.
Post Merge
((and can somepony give me the description of the dorm (and the room) please?))
Wavelength stood, gave professor Scroll a parting nod and "I'll see you later" wave, and proceeded out of the classroom. He used the time during the break to unpack a small long-range communication dish from his cart outside, transmit a brief report to the Atomic Research Center, pack the dish back up, and head off to Glacial Shard's study hall.
Night and Moon heard the ring for the end of the class.
"Hmm...what's the next one?" Night asked and pulled up the schedule from her bag.
"Dragonology? Lame...another class that I'll pass." she said.
"What are we going to do now?"
*yawn* "I don't know."
The Dorm was in the Tower of Kindness, and the interior was quite homely, though full of magical conveniences like the other Towers in the Academy. The halls were carpeted, comfortably warm without feeling hot, and well-lit with ambient light that seemed to come from nowhere in particular, magical in nature. The walls were soft pastel colors comforting to look at.
As the Secretary had said, there weren't any physical doors to speak of, only magical barriers that started out opaque and inaccessible by default but turned intangible for the owner, and for security and staff. The opacity could be altered to taste, and accessibility options were provided for the owner to choose who could come in and out and when. The portals were clearly marked with names and numbers for easy finding.
The rooms were bigger on the inside than on the outside, and since it was an Academy of Magic, never needed dusting or vacuuming, although leaving things on the floor didn't make them organize themselves or pick themselves up. Neither did spilling a bunch of chips or leaving around half-eaten pizza, though some students acted like it did.
There was a bedroom, a comfortably-sized bathroom, a Scroll-patented visually transmitted spell matrix, or VT, for watching what the Academy called "programs", like films but longer, clearer and with color. Admittedly, there weren't too many "programs", and since it was still a developing industry it didn't have too much variety. Many "programs" were just reruns of the Equestria Games and various Hoofball championships, or somepony in a suit reciting the daily news.
The room's decorations, color, and... background music... could be easily customized, according to the notice on the wall when Blue entered. There were directions to a "program" on the VT that showed a tutorial for how to use the various features in the room.
At one spot on the far wall was a decently-sized window that could also be moved around, though there wasn't a balcony, and the view was fixed. Spatial Magic was strange.
Whispering Winds had just arrived, she was admiring her surroundings and she was full of excitement, though she didnt want anypony to notice that in her.The light green pegasus saw alot of other ponies in the hallways, seems like she arrived just at the right time. Moving towards the nearest friendly looking one, she tried to talk to them. "Excuse me, do you know where and when is the next class starting? Her tone remained neutral, showing no hesitation whatsoever. She raised her hoof, in order to greet the new face.
As Blue entered her room her eyes went wide. "Wow, this is big. My old house could fit in here easily." She said to herself and took off her saddlebag, leaving it at the door. She read the notice about the VT and started the tutorial 'program'. "No dusting or vacuuming? Sweet!" She said smiling, playing with the features of the room. In the end she set the wall and ceiling color to white, the floor was covered in a gray carped and there was no background music. She left the window where it was and went to te bathroom, washing up a bit and looking around it before jumping in her bed. "I think i'll like it here..." she whispered while fading away in a dream.
Quote from: Winds on 2013 Dec 05, 13:34:55
Whispering Winds had just arrived, she was admiring her surroundings and she was full of excitement, though she didnt want anypony to notice that in her.The light green pegasus saw alot of other ponies in the hallways, seems like she arrived just at the right time. Moving towards the nearest friendly looking one, she tried to talk to them. "Excuse me, do you know where and when is the next class starting? Her tone remained neutral, showing no hesitation whatsoever. She raised her hoof, in order to greet the new face.
The pony smiled, pointing for Whispering. "The next class for most ponies would be Dragonology and Other Beasts, by Professor Shard, in about half an hour. But I recommend first going to the Academy Secretary to get yourself checked in and get all your textbooks and things. The Secretariat is right over in the Tower of Magic, first floor and should be the second door on your left when you walk in. Welcome to the Academy!"
Night and Moon decided to return to their dorm and said goodbye to the phoenix teacher. They walked towards their dorm and Night couldn't wait to see her bed up close.
Quote from: Night Pony on 2013 Dec 05, 14:05:29
Night and Moon decided to return to their dorm and said goodbye to the phoenix teacher. They walked towards their dorm and Night couldn't wait to see her bed up close.
Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2013 Dec 05, 13:23:07
The Dorm was in the Tower of Kindness, and the interior was quite homely, though full of magical conveniences like the other Towers in the Academy. The halls were carpeted, comfortably warm without feeling hot, and well-lit with ambient light that seemed to come from nowhere in particular, magical in nature. The walls were soft pastel colors comforting to look at.
As the Secretary had said, there weren't any physical doors to speak of, only magical barriers that started out opaque and inaccessible by default but turned intangible for the owner, and for security and staff. The opacity could be altered to taste, and accessibility options were provided for the owner to choose who could come in and out and when. The portals were clearly marked with names and numbers for easy finding.
The rooms were bigger on the inside than on the outside, and since it was an Academy of Magic, never needed dusting or vacuuming, although leaving things on the floor didn't make them organize themselves or pick themselves up. Neither did spilling a bunch of chips or leaving around half-eaten pizza, though some students acted like it did.
There was a bedroom, a comfortably-sized bathroom, a Scroll-patented visually transmitted spell matrix, or VT, for watching what the Academy called "programs", like films but longer, clearer and with color. Admittedly, there weren't too many "programs", and since it was still a developing industry it didn't have too much variety. Many "programs" were just reruns of the Equestria Games and various Hoofball championships, or somepony in a suit reciting the daily news.
The room's decorations, color, and... background music... could be easily customized, according to the notice on the wall when Blue entered. There were directions to a "program" on the VT that showed a tutorial for how to use the various features in the room.
At one spot on the far wall was a decently-sized window that could also be moved around, though there wasn't a balcony, and the view was fixed. Spatial Magic was strange.
Once they entered their room, Night quickly found the bed and walked towards it. She put down her bags on the floor and just crashed right into the bed and got comfortable. Moon on the other hoof looked around the room to see what's in it before she too went to her bed and lied down.
"Got it, thanks! The young mare said goodbye and went towards the given direction, towards the Magic Tower. On her way there she couldnt help but admire the academy even more. "Magic Tower must be here... first floor, second door..." she whispered to herself, almost lost in her thoughts. Check in huh... she wasnt even sure if she should really do that. Nevertheless, she was already going inside, and the pony that was there seemed to have already acknowledged her presence; Whispering Winds then entered and waited for the other pony to start the conversation, as she was unsure of what to say.
Quote from: Winds on 2013 Dec 05, 16:21:29
"Got it, thanks! The young mare said goodbye and went towards the given direction, towards the Magic Tower. On her way there she couldnt help but admire the academy even more. "Magic Tower must be here... first floor, second door..." she whispered to herself, almost lost in her thoughts. Check in huh... she wasnt even sure if she should really do that. Nevertheless, she was already going inside, and the pony that was there seemed to have already acknowledged her presence; Whispering Winds then entered and waited for the other pony to start the conversation, as she was unsure of what to say.
The secretary was busy as ever, wisps of smoke and dragon fire flying this way and that across the room, sometimes popping into existence as stacks of paper, sometimes incinerating other stacks and flying back through pipes in the walls. Quills filled themselves with ink and signed hundreds of forms; a stack of stamps continuously cleared or rejected hopeful applicants, a small piece of graphite rapidly graded entrance examinations so quickly the papers flying through literally hummed.
All this the mare could see and hear as she found the secretary's office, the entrance to Admissions and Records. As soon as she passed the doorway, there was a soft glow, and the Secretary smiled and spoke. "Whispering Winds, applicant number 3224959. Please fill out these forms and sign these waivers, and I'll get you your class schedule and have you entered into the system."
It seemed that the doors here were enchanted to identify anypony that passed through. The secretary sounded polite, though perhaps a little flustered with so much to do at the same time. A few scrolls puffed into existence in front of the mare, along with a self-filling quill.
Night quickly fell asleep on the bed while Moon was already wide awake and didn't have anything to do. She sat there and wondered what she could do.
The young mare wasnt very surprised, considering that so many things seemed to be happening at the same time, she couldnt deny that it was interesting though. And she grinned slightly, taking the quill and signing the papers presented to her. All the noises from the room echoed in her ears now. Magic and knowledge, two things that she wanted to master, she had little control of the former though. Her discoveries will start right there, in that academy. As she finished signing the papers and returning the quill, another wave of excitement coursed through her body; and she smiled slightly, but didnt say a word.
Quote from: Night Pony on 2013 Dec 05, 16:35:17
Night quickly fell asleep on the bed while Moon was already wide awake and didn't have anything to do. She sat there and wondered what she could do.
The VT program guide sitting on the shelf below the unit might have something interesting.
Quote from: Winds on 2013 Dec 05, 16:39:10
The young mare wasnt very surprised, considering that so many things seemed to be happening at the same time, she couldnt deny that it was interesting though. And she grinned slightly, taking the quill and signing the papers presented to her. All the noises from the room echoed in her ears now. Magic and knowledge, two things that she wanted to master, she had little control of the former though. Her discoveries will start right there, in that academy. As she finished signing the papers and returning the quill, another wave of excitement coursed through her body; and she smiled slightly, but didnt say a word.
As soon as the papers were filled out, they vanished in a puff of smoke, mingling with the bursts of flame going here and there. A second later a class schedule and a map with a built-in three-dimensional illusion spell, showing the mare's current location and the locations of her classrooms, popped into existence in front of her. "Thank you very much, and welcome to the Royal Academy of Magic!" smiled the secretary, turning to face the newly enrolled student. "Your dormitory room and storage space is marked and listed on your map and schedule; we don't use keys here, just magic doors that recognize users. Nothing to accidentally lose somewhere. Your textbooks, materials, uniform for formal occasions, and other items should be already in your room."
The 3-d illusion highlighted the spaces spoken of, and also highlighted the available food locations when it sensed the mare thinking about it.
Earl came out from the hallway into the entryway. Upon seeing Whispering Winds, his eyes lit up a bit. Oh, hello, there! Are you a new teacher, or a student?
((This seems a little contradictory when we used to vote on what the next class would be. The poll has been reset too. I really don't understand what's going on here. :I ))
Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2013 Dec 04, 22:59:35
The professor pursed his lips, then nodded. "Just remember, the lectures are always available in illusion form immediately after class, and you can always consult the textbook or ask me at any time I'm not teaching."
The bells in the Tower of Magic chimed twelve times, and Feather looked up.
"Class dismissed, please turn in your classwork and you're free to go. Remember to do the review problems for Chapter 1 and study for next session's quiz. Have a good day!"
Students began standing up and packing. The next class was Dragonology and Other Beasts, by Glacial Shard, just down the hall.
Mage and Flare headed to the library as fast as they could and began intently studying the Magitronics book before the next class began in hopes that they could understand the material better than they did when the class began.
Winds was getting surprised more and more since she arrived at the academy. She had never seen or heard about such things. Yes, there is unicorn magic but the map was very interesting.
The light green pegasus left the room, thanking the secretary, and ready to head to her dorm for class should be starting soon, only to be greeted by a new face. "Hello. I am a student, yes. Not quite sure I have the face of a teacher." she replied, trying to be as friendly as possible, sometimes she has trouble with words which is very embarrassing to her. "What about you? Whats your name?".
Oh! My name is Earl Grey. I'm the new teacher for Herbology. Nice to meet you! And your name? He held out a hoof to the mare, for her to shake.
Her face widened and she screamed as soon as she heard 'herbology'. But only internally. On the outside she simply smiled, acceping the teacher's hoof and shaking it slightly. "Whispering Winds. So you mean herbology like... mixing potions? I am very interested in that subject! A pleasure meeting you sir! She couldnt wait for that class. "I must apologise though, I have to get going. The next class will be starting shortly and I dont want to be late. I still have lots of things to do!" Saying this she took out the map that was given to her by the secretary and rushed towards her dorm, stopping at the end of the corridor to wave at the teacher, before disappearing on a turn.
It was a big academy, but with the help of such a map she was able to find her room without much effort. The young mare was feeling quite happy. The door to her room opened automatically as soon as she stood in front of it. She filled her lungs with air, stretched her wings, and entered.
Upon leaving the room for Magitronics, Cloudy Zenith found a place nearby to sit and wait for Dragonology to begin.
The wasn't enough time to try another experiment in her room and she could read her books here anyway, at least the ones she had packed in her bag.
Cloudy pulled one of these books, a hardback novel about a falling kingdom struggling to seek aid from its neighbors, from her bag and started reading from a bookmarked page.
Quote from: Winds on 2013 Dec 05, 18:46:16
Her face widened and she screamed as soon as she heard 'herbology'. But only internally. On the outside she simply smiled, acceping the teacher's hoof and shaking it slightly. "Whispering Winds. So you mean herbology like... mixing potions? I am very interested in that subject! A pleasure meeting you sir! She couldnt wait for that class. "I must apologise though, I have to get going. The next class will be starting shortly and I dont want to be late. I still have lots of things to do!" Saying this she took out the map that was given to her by the secretary and rushed towards her dorm, stopping at the end of the corridor to wave at the teacher, before disappearing on a turn.
It was a big academy, but with the help of such a map she was able to find her room without much effort. The young mare was feeling quite happy. The door to her room opened automatically as soon as she stood in front of it. She filled her lungs with air, stretched her wings, and entered.
Earl turned to yell as she left. Well, actually, it's more like the stuDY OF PLANTS--- GOODBYE THEN! SEE YOU IN CLASS! He shrugged, and nodded to the secretary, heading out into town to get herbs and such for the first class.
Moon turned on the VT but quickly lowered the sound to not wake her sister. Thought that would've been unlikely since she was a sound sleeper.
((waiting for PPBG to start posting for Dragonology))
*****
Moon could view news, a hoofball tournament, a cooking show, an advertisement for the Flim-Flam Brother's Super-Speedy Hair Drier 7000, a public service announcement about another hurricane event, a speech by Celestia about how Discord would remain under control despite the loss of the Elements of Harmony, reruns of Popcorn And A Drink, and a Hearth's Warming Eve pageant.
'Nothing interesting...' she thought and turned off the VT. She then lied on her back and looked at the ceiling.
As the secretary had said, all items were there, inside her room. From the books and material for the classes to the uniform for special occasions. Whispering Winds wanted to stop and organize everything but time was of the essence. She took a peek at her schedule - Dragonology and other creatures - picked up the materials she needed and left the room; almost as fast as when she entered.
She didnt know how much time was left for class to start but she reached the correct room very fast, with the help of the map of course, and entered, sitting on a spot at the back of the room. The light green mare was glad that she had arrived early. After all, a pegasus has to always be on time.
And then, she waited.
Bacon decided to look up a few things, so she looked at her map to find the library. after she located it, she started on her way there. she still couldn't understand the magic door. it just seemed to blink out of existence.
Glacial Shard hastily walked in, a small white bandage wrapped around his front fetlock, though it didn't appear to hinder him from walking. "Hey, sorry, class," he mumbled, apologizing for his late arrival as he moved to the front of the room. The stallion looked over the class he had today. "It looks like we have several new students. So I'm Glacial Shard, as you can see on your schedules, but call me Shard. Today, we will be doing a bit of review for our newcomers here before we set off to actually see a dragon. Also, those who are not comfortable with that thought, even though I assure you my draconic friend is very kind, are free to go to a study hall or the library. I don't mind writing passes for you." He waited for anyone to speak up if they didn't wish to see a dragon, or at least not today. There would be other chances later.
He levitated a small stack of papers, and passed them out. On the paper was a basic fact file of the two main dragon types, as well as some notes on general behaviors of both kinds. Equestrian dragons are large, aggressive, and are usually more boxy in appearance while oriental dragons are slimmer, but longer and more even-tempered. On the bottom third of the paper, a few notes on meeting a dragon (or any beast) under the supervision of a teacher were given. The suggestions were mostly common sense things, like not to provoke a dragon by attempting to hurt or humiliate them. But it had to be done anyway. Some ponies.
Mage and Flare were so focused on trying to understand magitronics that they didn't realize that they were already late for the next class.
They hurriedly put their books away and practically sprinted to the classroom. Once they reached the classroom, they slowed to a stop and entered the classroom.
"Sorry we're late!! We can still attend, right?" asked Mage to the professor who was currently in charge of the Dragonology class.
Quote from: blobking156 on 2013 Dec 06, 17:18:32
Bacon decided to look up a few things, so she looked at her map to find the library. after she located it, she started on her way there. she still couldn't understand the magic door. it just seemed to blink out of existence.
The library was somewhat like a normal library, but... different. Due to the Academy's nature as a research institute as well as a center of learning, the place was constantly getting upgrades, and, well, Spatial research students loved working with Architecture students whenever they wanted to expand the place.
The first thing one noticed upon entering was that the room was far larger inside than outside, like the dorm rooms, and that like other rooms the "doors" were more like portals than anything else. The second thing one noticed was the sheer volume of books, and the fact that a large portion of these books weren't actually on ordinary, bolted-to-the-wall shelves, but floating in midair or appearing and vanishing as various unicorns summoned or dismissed them. Somepony had apparently gotten tired of using ladders, and it was entirely possible, and encouraged, to walk up the walls if a book was out of reach on predefined pathways, or take the impossible-seeming bridges that spanned the room at intervals and could be used on both sides.
Ambient lighting was provided by magic, of course, and despite the... oddity of the place, it was very well organized and tastefully rendered architecturally. Much of it had a Sun or Moon motif, although more recent additions and renovations introduced motifs representing the Elements: butterflies, lightning bolts, diamonds, apples, balloons, and stars, depending on the subject.
Books were organized according to the Dewey Decimal System, but could be easily searched through at arcade-like spell matrices called "Spell Catalogs" that one operated with a special keyboard and cursor fitted for hooves, like a typewriter's keyboard. Searching for a particular word or subject or phrase would summon the appropriate books, or an illusory copy of the book. Older books were of the traditional hard-cover type with hundreds of printed pages, but newer additions from the Academy itself were often single sheets of enchanted paper, folded in half, that literally held entire volumes between the two sides.
Spatial magic was weird.
Shard nodded, and levitated a copy of the review paper over to Mage and Flare. "Yes, you're actually not too late, considering I'm rather off schedule myself. I was only mentioning that we are going on a five minute walk to meet a dragon, although you can go to the library or to a study hall if you don't want to. Just tell me so I can write you a pass."
Wavelength raised a hoof, waiting for Shard's confirmation before speaking. "Will this encounter have any dangers involved?"
So her first class finally began. She took a moment to look at the two students that had just arrived, she smiled and waved in their direction, before taking a look at the paper give to her by the teacher. After a short moment, she raised her hoof fo catch the teacher's attention. "Excuse me, Mr. Shard. Are these two different types of dragons able to cooperate if they ever meet or are they more like focused on their own? The young pegasus began speaking, her eyes sparkling with hunger for knowledge, even if it seems useless. "Can you tell me what would they do if in the presence of competition or danger? Perhaps even when somepony is nearby?"
After acknowledging and listening to a student's question, the unicorn replied,"Yes, as any encounter, there is always the possibility of danger, just as there are always dangers in a chemistry class when doing an experiment. I cannot guarantee your safety, but I doubt any harm will come to you either. We are meeting a friend of mine, who is also an oriental dragon." The stallion turned to the class and said, "Still, if you are uneasy, I don't mind you missing this at all. There will be other opportunities to meet him, and I wouldn't want anypony to become ill or faint."
He then looked to a female pegasus. "Ah, not really. They rarely meet, and Equestrian dragons tend to be aggressive and dominant while Orientals are submissive. They live on different sides of the world as well, although dragons do migrate, they tend to migrate with their own type," he paused, and realized the long tangent he was getting into. Purposely skimming over her second question, he continued, "Heh. We'll get to that another day, or after class if you're dying to know. About somepony being nearby... the dragons we know of, Equestrians, either remain hidden and stalk us or attack in defense. Orientals are a bit more complicated, seeing as it is believed that they have more intelligence. However, let's focus specifically on what we are to be doing today. Meeting a particular oriental dragon. He will just be on guard if the pony was a stranger, although, you all will be with me, so he should be somewhat relaxed. Just please, please don't provoke him, and we'll all be fine...
"Any relevant questions or concerns? Or hall pass requests?"
Whispering Winds nodded at the teacher's answer, and relaxed more on her seat. She had nothing against meeting this oriental dragon, although going there wasnt her choice alone. She was going to ask something else too, but she forgot... great.
Since she was on the back of the classroom, she believed that she didnt draw any attention, so she opened her wings and flapped them slightly.. Been a while since she used them.
Now, it was only a matter of waiting for the other students.
Wavelength shrugged and made no motion to head for the library. He was content enough knowing that the dragon was a friend of the professor.
Quote from: PPBG on 2013 Dec 06, 19:45:47
Shard nodded, and levitated a copy of the review paper over to Mage and Flare. "Yes, you're actually not too late, considering I'm rather off schedule myself. I was only mentioning that we are going on a five minute walk to meet a dragon, although you can go to the library or to a study hall if you don't want to. Just tell me so I can write you a pass."
Mage and Flare breathed a sigh of relief. They then looked at each other with a determined look in their eyes.
"No that's okay. We'll go" informed Mage confidently.
Earl Grey went back through the entryway door, through the outside, carrying an abundance of plant life in his forelegs.
Excuse me, Ms. Quill, but is it all right if I keep these here? They're for my class. And if I can... is there an easier way to get them to my room?
Cloudy Zenith raised a hoof.
"Mr. Shard, does your friend enjoy riddles?" She inquires.
"I've read that oriental dragons are particularly skilled when it comes to word games, so I'm wondering if I should ask him one."
Bane heads back to the tower, then back to his classroom. He sits behind his teacher's desk and places a small cube with strange markings on the goldish metal box. He taps the top of it and the top of the box opens up. A filly-size Ancient bot came out of it and became activated. "Make sure all the preparations are complete. I want to make sure this place looks good enough for the students who will arrive in this class. Oh and prepare the rails and several buckets of water." The bot follows the commands and begins setting up the rails which will be close to the classroom ceiling.
"Yes, he does enjoy riddles." Shard replied. He caught the eye at a nervous looking unicorn near the back of the class. He turned away from the class to get his saddlebags while discreetly writing the young unicorn a library pass. Shard smiled to the class as he turned back around. "Let's get going, then. It's about a five minute walk --four if you walk quickly," he said, slipping the pass to the student who gave a relieved smile in return before getting up and walking out the door with the class, although, the student had a different destination in mind.
The door led the class out a back door from the academy, and into an area dotted with trees. After a short walk, they'd reach a meadow where a dragon lay in wait.
He lay down, looking at his new-found acquaintance. Silvery hair and his pale blue body contrasted with his warm brown eyes. "Where are you from?" he asked.
((For GalvinRoe.))
Quote from: PPBG on 2013 Dec 07, 22:16:18
"Yes, he does enjoy riddles." Shard replied. He caught the eye at a nervous looking unicorn near the back of the class. He turned away from the class to get his saddlebags while discreetly writing the young unicorn a library pass. Shard smiled to the class as he turned back around. "Let's get going, then. It's about a five minute walk --four if you walk quickly," he said, slipping the pass to the student who gave a relieved smile in return before getting up and walking out the door with the class, although, the student had a different destination in mind.
The door led the class out a back door from the academy, and into an area dotted with trees. After a short walk, they'd reach a meadow where a dragon lay in wait.
Mage and Flare were speechless. There were in awe at simply being able to witness a dragon first-hand.
After Wavelength's first glance at the dragon, he regretted not unpacking his helmet's camera attachment or a quick documentary. He did his best to commit the experience to memory instead, and waited for Shard to initiate the contact.
Whispering Winds was flying only slightly above the ground, finally some exercise for her wings! Even if a little. She was right behind the professor, and landed as soon as the dragon came into view. What an amazing creature! The light green pegasus wanted to run there and take a closer look but she knew it was wise to wait for the one in charge to make the first approach, and contained herself.
Quote from: PPBG on 2013 Dec 07, 22:16:18
He lay down, looking at his new-found acquaintance. Silvery hair and his pale blue body contrasted with his warm brown eyes. "Where are you from?" he asked.
That filly just stared into the dragon's knowledgeable eyes, it had been so long since she'd see eyes like that over here in Canterlot or anywhere in Equestria really. Made her think of home, made her think of all those broken bones and painful beatings. Being a street filly was hard work and you signed up with one gang or another, at one point.
"Sup, Big Kyu. Yea' yea, I'mma froma them places up north. Kuushi, yah-knows it werent no paradise an' hard work for a street filly ta take care o' her poppies but mah family got along fine. See'n as I was da only memba o' tah family. Pichaw, Kyu, pichaw it werent that bad. Da city o kuushi sa mainly sa open city. Lots o' da trees an' all that green. Made da winters cold dah, you know bout them winters Kyu. Cold wintas." It couldn't be said this conversation wasn't lively, besides the rather strong inflections the girl put on her words her gesticulations were all over the place. Her entire body going slack at moments , as she made an exaggerated depressed movement. Or arms hugging about her as she talked about the cold winters, but all through it her eyes stayed the same. Mirrors and dirty, lazy windows. Window that forgot how to show what went on within and only revealed the same plain expression over and over again.
The girl's crimson beret was tightly affixed to her hair, which was thrown into several ponytails, only the first two visible underneath the hat. A white tank top covered her upper torso and large poofy black pants fluttered around her hooves and hind legs.
"Yah, is good ta meet you Big Kyu."
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Bacon decided to look up a few things, so she looked at her map to find the library. after she located it, she started on her way there. she still couldn't understand the magic door. it just seemed to blink out of existence.
The library was somewhat like a normal library, but... different. Due to the Academy's nature as a research institute as well as a center of learning, the place was constantly getting upgrades, and, well, Spatial research students loved working with Architecture students whenever they wanted to expand the place.
The first thing one noticed upon entering was that the room was far larger inside than outside, like the dorm rooms, and that like other rooms the "doors" were more like portals than anything else. The second thing one noticed was the sheer volume of books, and the fact that a large portion of these books weren't actually on ordinary, bolted-to-the-wall shelves, but floating in midair or appearing and vanishing as various unicorns summoned or dismissed them. Somepony had apparently gotten tired of using ladders, and it was entirely possible, and encouraged, to walk up the walls if a book was out of reach on predefined pathways, or take the impossible-seeming bridges that spanned the room at intervals and could be used on both sides.
Ambient lighting was provided by magic, of course, and despite the... oddity of the place, it was very well organized and tastefully rendered architecturally. Much of it had a Sun or Moon motif, although more recent additions and renovations introduced motifs representing the Elements: butterflies, lightning bolts, diamonds, apples, balloons, and stars, depending on the subject.
Books were organized according to the Dewey Decimal System, but could be easily searched through at arcade-like spell matrices called "Spell Catalogs" that one operated with a special keyboard and cursor fitted for hooves, like a typewriter's keyboard. Searching for a particular word or subject or phrase would summon the appropriate books, or an illusory copy of the book. Older books were of the traditional hard-cover type with hundreds of printed pages, but newer additions from the Academy itself were often single sheets of enchanted paper, folded in half, that literally held entire volumes between the two sides.
Spatial magic was weird.
Bacon wasn't as surprised as expected. most magic could be emulated or enhanced with the use of technology. she walked in nonchalantly, a black sheep amongst these unicorns. she walked over to the shelves and grabbed a couple books. she put them into her bags. Then, noticing a gravitational distortion, she stepped right up to a bunch of books. they were fairly big and her bag didn't budge (they were bigger on the inside)
"Yes. Very cold winters," the dragon replied. He smiled down at the filly. Well, he thought it was a smile. It was the best he could do; he was only a dragon after all. And while he wasn't large, he was still considerably larger than a pony. He was about the length of an Equestrian dragon, nose to tail tip, and as tall as Celestia while lying down with his head up.
As Shard and the group got closer, he motioned for them to stop. He went several paces ahead before stopping and staring at the dragon's eyes, waiting for the beast's attention to turn to him. Once he had waited a few moments with no response, he muttered, "I know you can hear me, Kyslu." The only reply was an exhale and brief eye contact at first. A small, light blue fireball was launched toward Shard, and the unicorn simply picked up a rock and threw it toward the fireball using magic. The rock shattered and the fireball dissipated. The unicorn turned back to the class. "He's just messing around. But seriously, he may not look dangerous, but you can't judge by looks. Same goes for young, wild dragons. Anyway, come on," he said, turning back toward his friend only to find that the dragon was off talking to some filly that the unicorn hadn't noticed earlier. No one he had seen before. He figured he would have remembered somepony dressed like that. He walked towards the girl and stopped once he was standing near the dragon's hindquarters.
"Hello. What are you doing here?" he asked, hoping that any excess curiosity and suspicion couldn't be heard in his voice.
Cloudy Zenith glances towards the dragon, then goes back to trying to concoct a riddle for him.
Cloudy is having a little difficulty with this however, as she keeps thinking up riddles that she has read.
What vessel lies without hinges, lock or lid? Inside a golden treasure hid... No that one is an old chestnut.
I must have read it several times now, I need to come up with something new.
She chastises her own thoughts before looking up to notice a filly near the dragon.
After a short burst of curiosity over the filly, Cloudy continues straining to devise a riddle.
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"Yes. Very cold winters," the dragon replied. He smiled down at the filly. Well, he thought it was a smile. It was the best he could do; he was only a dragon after all. And while he wasn't large, he was still considerably larger than a pony. He was about the length of an Equestrian dragon, nose to tail tip, and as tall as Celestia while lying down with his head up.
As Shard and the group got closer, he motioned for them to stop. He went several paces ahead before stopping and staring at the dragon's eyes, waiting for the beast's attention to turn to him. Once he had waited a few moments with no response, he muttered, "I know you can hear me, Kyslu." The only reply was an exhale and brief eye contact at first. A small, light blue fireball was launched toward Shard, and the unicorn simply picked up a rock and threw it toward the fireball using magic. The rock shattered and the fireball dissipated. The unicorn turned back to the class. "He's just messing around. But seriously, he may not look dangerous, but you can't judge by looks. Same goes for young, wild dragons. Anyway, come on," he said, turning back toward his friend only to find that the dragon was off talking to some filly that the unicorn hadn't noticed earlier. No one he had seen before. He figured he would have remembered somepony dressed like that. He walked towards the girl and stopped once he was standing near the dragon's hindquarters.
"Hello. What are you doing here?" he asked, hoping that any excess curiosity and suspicion couldn't be heard in his voice.
Mage and Flare were now thinking twice about their decision after what they just saw. It was too late to turn back now. All they could do at this point was be extra cautious, and, most importantly, try to make sure they didn't do anything to anger the dragon.
For now though... they simply watched to see what would happen next.
Wavelength was both impressed and comforted by the dragon's action. It meant that the teacher and dragon knew each other well enough to not retaliate when threatened by each other; it looked like a prank act in a close friendship. He was slightly disappointed that the dragon was otherwise occupied, and the lesson would probably be delayed while the situation unfolded.
Whispering Winds was just behind the professor, quiet now but curious nevertheless. However, after the filly standing near the dragon was adressed, the light green pegasus left the safety of Shard's nearby presence and walked towards her, standing on her side and smiling; being careful not to make any sudden movements she might regret. The dragon was really close now but so was the little filly. Whispering just stood there, smiling to the small pony, it was a comforting smile; a real smile.
Earl Grey began setting up the various plants he had taken inside, when he looked outside, and saw the little filly and the dragon.
That doesn't look good.
"What the buck is all them doing here, big Kyu. Why don't you tell me bout people who were coming, I don't wanna get between no dragon hunt or somethin." The slinky mare backed away from the dragon. "I'd help-yah Big Kyu, but ponies gotta look after emselves, Ima go now." But she was intercepted by a kindly looking mare. "APPLESPICING PONY HOOVES!" The mare screamed at this pony she hadn't noticed before turning about. "Look here, Ima leaving, all yous take dragon and do with Big Kyu. I dun want no things to do with you."
Putting up her hooves, and holding her beret as she began backing up, the filly's 'gang brand' blanched on her face, her pupils contracted; becoming tiny little quivering circles.
((wow, i missed alot... guess i'll keep my char sleeping until the next class X3))
The commotion outside became too interesting to ignore, and he had put everything where it needed to go. No need to sit around in here. He trotted down the stairs, out to the courtyard, where the dragon was. What's going on out here? The question wasn't demanding, but simply inquisitive.
Dark Hooves quietly studies from the textbook.
"Woah. Calm down. Please. No harm is intended to be done to anypony, or dragon for that matter," Shard said, looking up at Kyslu, who nodded in reply. "This isn't a dragon hunt." The unicorn smiled gently. "Just a guy introducing a friend of his to others. That's all."
Not recognizing the voice behind him, Shard turned his head to see the new arrival. He backed up a bit so he could see the filly and the stallion with a slight head movement. Keeping his gaze mostly on the filly, the unicorn answered the pegasus' question. "Ah, not entirely sure. A class was going on," he said, with a trace of strained humor. He didn't really know what to do with either of them. Both were strangers to him, although the pegasus looked vaguely familiar. Perhaps a teacher on campus?
Nightstar Dreams
Nightstar had just walked through the big doors of the academy entrace. After travelling for quite a while she was finally there. All she was carrying was her sash, that she used to help with the magical focus and incantations, and a special book - safely in its place on a bag designed for carrying just a single book - that was important to her. She was supposed to teach ponies about everything she discovered in all of her years of research; heh, that could be fun. Seeing somepony fail a spell and getting thrown away or simply being roasted... nopony could best her though. Her knowledge and skill was far greater than anypony's. That's what she thought anyway.
After several minutes of exploration she sadly did not find the library, but she did find the secretary's office, and entered.
Whispering Winds
The green pegasus's smile was cut short when the little filly said she was already leaving. She stepped forward, trying to gain the young one's attention and trust, motioning for her to stay, her smile returning to her face.
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"Woah. Calm down. Please. No harm is intended to be done to anypony, or dragon for that matter," Shard said, looking up at Kyslu, who nodded in reply. "This isn't a dragon hunt." The unicorn smiled gently. "Just a guy introducing a friend of his to others. That's all."
Not recognizing the voice behind him, Shard turned his head to see the new arrival. He backed up a bit so he could see the filly and the stallion with a slight head movement. Keeping his gaze mostly on the filly, the unicorn answered the pegasus' question. "Ah, not entirely sure. A class was going on," he said, with a trace of strained humor. He didn't really know what to do with either of them. Both were strangers to him, although the pegasus looked vaguely familiar. Perhaps a teacher on campus?
A sweatdrop appeared on the back of the heads of both Mage
and Flare. They actually kind of forgot this was a class as well. They took out their notebooks and began to take notes at this point.
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Nightstar Dreams
Nightstar had just walked through the big doors of the academy entrace. After travelling for quite a while she was finally there. All she was carrying was her sash, that she used to help with the magical focus and incantations, and a special book - safely in its place on a bag designed for carrying just a single book - that was important to her. She was supposed to teach ponies about everything she discovered in all of her years of research; heh, that could be fun. Seeing somepony fail a spell and getting thrown away or simply being roasted... nopony could best her though. Her knowledge and skill was far greater than anypony's. That's what she thought anyway.
After several minutes of exploration she sadly did not find the library, but she did find the secretary's office, and entered.
The secretary was busy as ever, wisps of smoke and dragon fire flying this way and that across the room, sometimes popping into existence as stacks of paper, sometimes incinerating other stacks and flying back through pipes in the walls. Quills filled themselves with ink and signed hundreds of forms; a stack of stamps continuously cleared or rejected hopeful applicants, a small piece of graphite rapidly graded entrance examinations so quickly the papers flying through literally hummed.
As with many rooms here, this room was bigger on the inside than it was on the outside, with doors that went to areas that could not possibly be there without clever use of spatial magic. The window looked out onto the Academy gardens in a way that didn't make sense unless you realized it was actually a portal as much as a regular window, and the walls seemed to change color depending on the Secretary's mood.
All this the mare could see and hear as she found the secretary's office, the entrance to Admissions and Records. As soon as she passed the doorway, the Secretary spoke. "Nightstar Dreams, here to teach Ancient Magic, combat-oriented. Please fill out these forms and sign these waivers, and I'll get you your roster schedule and have you entered into the system."
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"Woah. Calm down. Please. No harm is intended to be done to anypony, or dragon for that matter," Shard said, looking up at Kyslu, who nodded in reply. "This isn't a dragon hunt." The unicorn smiled gently. "Just a guy introducing a friend of his to others. That's all."
Not recognizing the voice behind him, Shard turned his head to see the new arrival. He backed up a bit so he could see the filly and the stallion with a slight head movement. Keeping his gaze mostly on the filly, the unicorn answered the pegasus' question. "Ah, not entirely sure. A class was going on," he said, with a trace of strained humor. He didn't really know what to do with either of them. Both were strangers to him, although the pegasus looked vaguely familiar. Perhaps a teacher on campus?
Earl pulled back a bit. Well, sorry to interrupt. It was clear he had misconstrued the humor as being directed at him. However, he smiled after, clearly not minding. Might as well take the moment to introduce myself. Name's Earl Grey, I'm going to be teaching Herbology.
Wavelength shrugged and took a seat as the situation slowly resolved itself. It seemed this field trip didn't have much advance planning.
The smaller pony nodded in response "Alright, I can do that." She took the quill and filled all the necessary papers, before nodding to the secretary again to show that she was finished. "I do hope I'm not late for my own class. Can't possibly lose the chance to show a few ponies how to... defend themselves."She finished, waiting for her new items to be delivered to her.
Despite her age and stature, Nightstar had a mature behavior thanks to how her life used to work.
The small bot finishes its work and goes into standby mode. Bane picks it up and puts it into the small cube vault. He sits behind his teacher's desk and begins organizing work for students.
After finishing her selection of books, she checked them out, and walked to her classroom. once she got in, she pulled out a book and started reading
QuoteWhispering Winds
The green pegasus's smile was cut short when the little filly said she was already leaving. She stepped forward, trying to gain the young one's attention and trust, motioning for her to stay, her smile returning to her face.
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Quote from: PPBG on 2013 Dec 11, 17:11:08
"Woah. Calm down. Please. No harm is intended to be done to anypony, or dragon for that matter," Shard said, looking up at Kyslu, who nodded in reply. "This isn't a dragon hunt." The unicorn smiled gently. "Just a guy introducing a friend of his to others. That's all."
Gūzen zōo looked more than a little skeptical. One would have to say her face was the very image of someone that didn't buy the half-baked truths being thrown at her. "Sure - yea." The lengthy filly sneered at the ponies around her. "I just stay around an get beaten in tha dragon hunt. Know how it goes here. Know that dragon hunt not legal but dragon magic things very good for tha magical stuff ponies make." The filly's broken common pouring over them again as she shook her head, her sarcasm dieing.
"Lista' don want animo' trouble righ' now. Just come to Canterlot and don' know people here."
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The smaller pony nodded in response "Alright, I can do that." She took the quill and filled all the necessary papers, before nodding to the secretary again to show that she was finished. "I do hope I'm not late for my own class. Can't possibly lose the chance to show a few ponies how to... defend themselves."She finished, waiting for her new items to be delivered to her.
Despite her age and stature, Nightstar had a mature behavior thanks to how her life used to work.
The scrolls vanished in a puff of smoke as soon as she was finished, sailing through a pipe in the wall. A moment later some papers appeared, alongside a map. The secretary smiled politely. "Welcome to the Academy, Professor Dreams. Your schedule and roster are there, along with a map of the grounds and various other helpful information sheets. Your room..."
The map unfolded itself in impossible ways until it was a nearly perfect three-dimensional replica of the Academy, with one of the rooms in the towers highlighted, along with the most convenient path from the mare's current location.
"...and you won't be needing keys here, the magic doors are security enough. Nothing to accidentally misplace somewhere. Your uniform for formal events, and other useful items, will be in your lecture hall. Oh, and of course identification forms for transportation and community event discounts."
"Hmm, okay." She said while analysing the map. After a brief moment she took everything that was handed to her and moved out of the room. Following the map now... it was easier to find places inside the building, how convenient. Looking outside through a window, she saw a group of ponies, but what was really catching the attention there was the dragon. An oriental dragon in here? Interesting. Looking more closely she also saw a small pony, a little younger than her if not her age, wearing a red beret. Now where she has seen this before...
Finally, Nightstar shrugged and continued moving. What was more important to her right now was to find her classroom. Despite being lost in her thoughts she was aware of where she was going, and stopped in front of a door. Double checking the map... yep, this is her classroom. "Just want to take a quick look..." She whispered to herself. As soon as she went inside she saw another pony, sitting on her chair. Ugh, now there was apparently a lost figure inside. She addressed him from where she was standing. "I dont know if you noticed but this is my class. What do you think you're doing here?"
Bane stops organizing the work and looks at the young filly. "Your classroom? You must be mistaken. I had chosen the task of teaching the students of Ancient Magic. What of you?"
Shard nodded to his colleague, still keeping his attention on the filly. "Nice to meet you. I'm Shard." Glancing up at Kyslu, he muttered something in draconic, then said to the filly, "Alright, believe what you wish." He turned to the class, making sure that he kept an eye on the girl.
"Anyway," he said. "Back to the lesson. So Kyslu here is a good example of oriental dragons. You will be taking notes on him to compare with an Equestrian frost dragon, which I will only show you in pictures, as I doubt any are in the area nor are... willing to come here. You can compare length, height, maximum flying height, claw size, tail length... Only three comparisons are required. If you want to work in groups you may, but no larger than five. You may also work alone. Tape measures are here, and you can ask me to see if I have anything else you might need."
With that the filly made her quick escape. Rushing out of the hoard of blood thirsty ponies charging down this great beast of legends. Of course they didn't particularly look bloodthirsty or even aggressive and after retreating behind a building and observing the strange proceedings the wary pony acknowledge this. "That don't look like dragon hunt."
Perhaps she had . . . prejudged the circumstances? Well jumping to the worst conclusions had always served her well before and the few exceptions she found here wasn't going to change how she thought about the world. But, she was willing to study the scenario through less biased eyes once out of potential danger. Slowly she watched as something like a lecture began to occur in front of her, something she'd never had the pleasure of attending before and had only seen from afar. Politicians usually. This didn't look like a group of government officials though . . .
After a great sigh and shake of the head, she began to approach the party once again. "O-kay what you doing here? This no dragon hunt."
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Shard nodded to his colleague, still keeping his attention on the filly. "Nice to meet you. I'm Shard." Glancing up at Kyslu, he muttered something in draconic, then said to the filly, "Alright, believe what you wish." He turned to the class, making sure that he kept an eye on the girl.
"Anyway," he said. "Back to the lesson. So Kyslu here is a good example of oriental dragons. You will be taking notes on him to compare with an Equestrian frost dragon, which I will only show you in pictures, as I doubt any are in the area nor are... willing to come here. You can compare length, height, maximum flying height, claw size, tail length... Only three comparisons are required. If you want to work in groups you may, but no larger than five. You may also work alone. Tape measures are here, and you can ask me to see if I have anything else you might need."
Mage and Flare nodded to the professor to show that they understood. They decided to work together as a group of two. They also decided the easiest way to do this, since only three comparisons were required, were to get the dragons' claw length, tail length, and height.
Mage used his magic to float over one of the tape measures to him and Flare and they began by measuring the dragon's tail length, hoping that the dragon would keep his tail still as well as hoping that they wouldn't annoy or anger the dragon in any way. They were trying to be as discreet and careful as they could though to ensure that this wouldn't happen.
Nightstar Dreams
"Afraid not. I'm the teacher for ancient magic. Combat ancient magic to be exact." The young pony stated. She was rather annoyed now, all things considered. But approached him almost emotionless nevertheless.
Whispering Winds
The pegasus was not taking notes as the teacher had told them to do so, but instead just observed. Yes, after all she could see things better from the sky, right? She was flying but observing carefully. She noticed when the red beret filly returned though. Whispering did not want to scare her away a second time so instead of getting close she remained in the air and waved, talking to her through the winds. "Why hello again. Hope I didnt scare you last time." This was followed by an almost soundless giggle.
Wavelength, being admittedly easy to distract, casually watched the filly run away, then watched her slowly walk back. He turned his head to look at the dragon again, then realized the professor just spoke about notes. Wavelength somewhat hastily got a paper out and started taking note of all the dragon's features as quickly as he could, suspecting he'd fallen behind by now.
If the Bane and Dreams had bothered to take a look at their rosters and schedules, they may have found both teachers being listed for the same class, subdivided into general and combat Ancient Magic.
Blue yawned and stretched in her bed. Oh, sooo soft. I could sleep for ever... she sits up rapidly and looks at the time. "Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! I missed the dragonology class..." she said to herself with a sigh. She tidied up the bed, went to her saddlebag and took out a high coffeine and sugar beverage. She drank it all at once and took out the 3D map. "Okey, so i'm too late for class. Show me the liberary, please." she said and followed the maps directions. Intending to further the research of her new spell a bit, mainly interested in the books professor Feather suggested for her.
"Well, it seems we are both teachers of Ancient Magic. And that would mean we would have to share the same class. So, let's start with introductions. I am Bane Emural, and you?"
Earl looked at the filly, just noticing her. He turned to her, and, hoping he was reading her accent right, began speaking Neighponnese.
<This is a class, I suppose, about Dragons and their habits. If I were you, I wouldn't talk too much about dragon hunts and whatnot. I don't think they'd understand, and if they did, they wouldn't be happy.>
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"Well, it seems we are both teachers of Ancient Magic. And that would mean we would have to share the same class. So, let's start with introductions. I am Bane Emural, and you?"
"Hmph. My name is Nightstar Dreams. But I'd prefer if you call me professor. Just because I'm young doesn't mean I don't like titles." She is small compared to him and that is very noticeable when she stands in front of him. Her expression remained firm but not aggressive. "What kind of magic do you deal with? Do you decipher many formulas?" She asked casually. That was the first step to know if she liked someone; to see how much interest they have in magic.
"The magic I deal with is that of the Second, or second species of ponies born in this world. And this species held an empire that took over the whole world, but not with violence. Though their magic is very strong, equal to that the of the First Gods/Goddesses, they were a very peaceful race, but that doesn't mean they couldn't defend themselves. This type of magic is something that all three races could learn and master. It requires no mana or energy of any kind. But it does require a pony to learn the language of this magic. Once learned, the magic will grow more powerful the more the pony's both mind and physical prowess grows. This is the kind of magic I deal with, the magic of the Second Ancient Species, or the Calrinium. Oh and this magic is nothing more than a language both the Kalrunia, the First, and the First Gods used. It is words of power." Bane breathes a bit. "Does that answer your question, or are you still curious? Because I would like to give you a bit of history lesson if you wish."
"Hmm, the Old Empire, right? Basically when you are casting a spell you are just speaking in the language of ages past. Yes..." She lowered her head to analyse it in her head but motioned the older pony to continue. The young pony herself had researched several things of ages past, all very interesting. She was willing to hear more, yes.
"Well the language was first used by the First Gods/Goddesses, the ones who created the worlds when Time was born. When our world was born, the First Gods created a species of ponies known as the Kalrunia, or the First. The Kalrunia are just like ponies are today but socialized with both mortal and immortals and spoke the language of the First Gods. Back then, this language held no power because both sides understood each other very well with both mind and body. That is until the First asked the First Gods to make them live longer. And so the First Gods gave them what they have wanted, for a price. When the new generation are born, they will live for 1,000 years. If they die, they will perish from Time forever. The First accepted this and soon died after a new species were born, The Calrinium, The Second."
Bane breathes a bit and continues on. "The Calrinium, or the Ancients as I like to call them, are ponies who spoke both the language of the First and their own language, which the Third uses today. Because of this, the language of the First became filled with power. This became the magic of the Ancients, the power of which they used to defend themselves or applied for personal uses. The Ancients lived for a much longer time, this led from a nation to an Empire; however, unlike most empires in the past, they did not use force to forcefully submit other races under their will, instead they used peaceful and harmonizing methods. Time passes and the Ancient Empire grew bigger and bigger. And so did their knowledge of technology. The Ancients have built many inventions, machines, and newer methods of harnessing power. One of the accomplishments that helped the Ancients achieved this was the discovery of a magical but unstable power source, a crystallized, recycling mana crystal. A crystal that absorbs mana and energy from its surroundings and recycle it into a power to which it can be used for all eternity. This type of power source was unstable so it was dealt with great care, for even the slightest crack could cause an explosion of magical energy, this was capable of erasing one's entire existence into nothing. The Ancients harvested these crystals and harness their powers to power their machines and their cities. Finally, the Ancient Empire has stood against time itself and ruled over the entire world. Peace was finally achieved and all lived happily in their lives. That is until one fateful incident. A large magical crystal sitting in the middle of the capitol cracked. The large magical energy exploded, destroying all life on the entire planet. This ended the Ancient Era, along with the Empire and its people. Because of this incident, the First Gods created the Third, a group of ponies that are exactly like the First but never met or socialized with the First Gods. The First Gods left, but not before burying the evidence of the Ancient Empire, erasing them from time itself. All except for a few survivors who survived the Purge and now live among the Third for all eternity, protecting the secrets of the Empire until the time is right to reveal the language of the First and their technology."
"That was the history of the Ancient Empire, the origins of the first Ancient Magic, and the origins of the Third, the ponies of today. Is there anything else you would like to know? Anything that seems unclear to you?"
Cloudy lies in the grass, drawing a rough sketch of Kyslu with annotations labeling major anatomical features.
On another page in her notebook are several scribbled out riddles, and one circled riddle.
Underneath this is a rough translation into futhorc with a question mark scrawled next to it.
"Yes, yes. I remember reading something about this..." She was about to get lost in her thoughts but came to her senses quickly, nodding. "And I'm assuming you don't work with formulas then. Well, I would like to borrow a book on the subject nevertheless." She began. "And unless we have two different classrooms, I think we will need one more teacher's desk."
This made professor Dreams remember something, crucial to her methods if anypony wanted to keep things in order. "Do we have a place where we can cast spells freely without the risk of destroying something else in the process? It has to be considerably big."
"You read something about this? How can you know when the history of Ancients were buried deep underground. No such books could have been recorded, unless an Ancient has broke the oath he had committed." He gets up and walks towards Dreams. He stops and looks at her a bit. He then takes out a small cube and taps the top of it. The cube opens and a book comes out, one about formulas. He gives it to Dreams.
"Now then, as for a place for casting spells. There is none at this moment, but we could ask for one or make one of our own."
"I have my ways around books. As well as some unique ones." She looked at the bag she was carrying designed for a single book. "This is one. And yes, you should ask for one big space for practical applications of lessons. You will see that some of my spells are really destructive and I'd rather not take the risk." She then takes the book that was offered to her. "You see, every spell has a formula. It is something very noticeable if you take the time to analyse it. That's what I do, I decipher formulas and with them new spells. There are also machines and gadgets powered by certain formulas, I deal with those aswell. It is something that takes alot of time and knowledge of the subject... And its not the same as unicorn magic, its completely different." She finishes, eyeing the small cube that was now visible.
Bane notices and picks up the small cube. "Curious about this? You can have one if you want, that way you can carry pretty much everything you need in this tiny little cube. A very handy Ancient gadget." He puts away his own and takes out an empty cube. He gives it to Dreams. "I am going to go and ask the secretary if they have any large spaces for spell usage, and ask for a second teacher's desk. You can start setting up, but try not to mess with the rails." He points to the rails above us. There is a cart with a bucket of water. "I don't anything going wrong with it. And I certainly don't want it to stop working when students start to doze off." Bane walks out the door and heads towards the secretary's office.
"Thanks, but I got some research to do and I'd prefer doing that over playing with a cart." She began, but realized that she was only talking to herself as Bane had already left the room. "Hmph, is he teasing me be because of my age now... whatever." So much for a quick look, but according to her schedule it would be a while till her class so time wasn't really a problem. She sighed, and moved out of the classroom towards the teachers' lounge. Reaching the door Nightstar went inside, taking a seat and taking out the little cube that the professor had given her, analysing it more closely. She was completely oblivious to her surroundings and did not know if other professors or staff members were there with her.
The vault cube looks nothing more than a small cube with Ancient designed carved into the metal. It doesn't seem to have an opening. The top part of it is a circular, glass-like material showing nothing but darkness inside. The cube radiates a faint magical energy.
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Bane walks into the secretary's office. "Excuse me, is there a room or a place available to use spells and magic for lessons such as combat?"
Quote from: Bane Emural on 2013 Dec 13, 18:51:38
Bane walks into the secretary's office. "Excuse me, is there a room or a place available to use spells and magic for lessons such as combat?"
The Secretary nodded. "Labs and lecture rooms can usually be customized for combat magic, but if you wish, I can assign you a separate training room in addition to your lecture hall. I can move the door next to you and make a second door leading directly to one of the existing training-specified rooms."
Spatial magic...
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Quote from: Grizzly on 2013 Dec 12, 15:16:34
Blue yawned and stretched in her bed. Oh, sooo soft. I could sleep for ever... she sits up rapidly and looks at the time. "Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! I missed the dragonology class..." she said to herself with a sigh. She tidied up the bed, went to her saddlebag and took out a high coffeine and sugar beverage. She drank it all at once and took out the 3D map. "Okey, so i'm too late for class. Show me the liberary, please." she said and followed the maps directions. Intending to further the research of her new spell a bit, mainly interested in the books professor Feather suggested for her.
The map immediately showed the shortest route to the Library, along with a helpful snippet describing the unique services there, such as the impossible bridges, gravity walls and search functions.
"Both me and Nighstar Dreams would like a separate training room. I rather not have a mess in the lecture hall, or create a disturbance of some experiments that are beneficial to the student's education."
After making rough notes on Kyslu's anatomy, Cloudy Zenith gets ready to take some measurements.
She walks up to where the tape measures had been placed an selects one. On her way back towards Kyslu
Cloudy stops by Shard to ask a question.
Quote from: Bane Emural on 2013 Dec 14, 16:32:16
"Both me and Nighstar Dreams would like a separate training room. I rather not have a mess in the lecture hall, or create a disturbance of some experiments that are beneficial to the student's education."
The secretary nodded, and concentrated for a moment as a chart glowed on the wall. "Done. There are now two additional doors, one to either side of the lecture hall, which lead to training rooms customized to your subject. Fully subject to customization, as usual. Instructions in the same package as your roster. Will there be anything else?"
"No, that is all. Thank you." Bane bows and takes his leave. He heads towards his lecture hall. He walks into the classroom. "I got good news, we have our own training hall."
Bane's words fell into nopony's ears, as professor Dreams was not there anymore. She was at the teachers' lounge, studying the cube that he had given her earlier; she was very concentrated. Alongside her was her own book, she was also trying to discover wheter the cube uses a formula for its functions or not. This is what she likes to do, after all.
"..... Did you record that?" The little bot standing guard nods. "Good." He goes to the teacher's desk and lays his head down on it. "Hmm, I need to get her another desk for her to do work. Velos vien." A copy of the teacher's desk has been created next to the original. "There, now time for some rest." Bane dozes off into slumber.
Mage and Flare were lucky enough to be able to get the dragon's tail length without anything bad happening. Mage quickly recorded the number in his notebook.
Now... it was time to measure the dragon's claw length. Mage and Flare carefully made their way to the front of the dragon, and, just like before, they tried to carefully measure the dragon's claw without insulting or angering the dragon.
They got lucky with the tail because they were behind the dragon and the dragon couldn't see them. But now... they were pretty much in plain sight of the dragon.
They'd have to be extra careful now...
(( :I ))
Kyslu kept still for the most part, besides wandering eyes that tracked the movement of Shard's students occasionally. The dragon made eye contact with the pair and tried to look menacing, earning a disdainful look from Shard. So he had to be satisfied with merely chuckling to himself at the fear and wariness he caused.
Shard shook his head at his friend. "Not everyone has your sense of humor," he said flatly, before turning to Cloudy. "Yes?"
"What all this?" Gūzen Zōo stared at the ponies around her, specifically at the Pegasus over her. Wary and wanting for answers badly. "Not Dragon Hunt?"
Not sure whether or not she understood him, he repeated in Common what he had previously said.
No, it isn't a Dragon Hunt. It's a Dragon Class.
Finally Gūzen zōo turned upon this pony speaking Ponya. After a few blinks she frowned and spoke in the same tongue, quickly and with a great deal of slang: "What's this? A class? Dragons put themselves forwards like piichi to be hoofed and stroked like a pet. What is this great dragon, you consent to this dishonor?"
She smirked at this pony before her with a sarcastic, even sardonic grin. "Rather humiliating, i'd think."
Quote from: PPBG on 2013 Dec 16, 21:26:15
Kyslu kept still for the most part, besides wandering eyes that tracked the movement of Shard's students occasionally. The dragon made eye contact with the pair and tried to look menacing, earning a disdainful look from Shard. So he had to be satisfied with merely chuckling to himself at the fear and wariness he caused.
Shard shook his head at his friend. "Not everyone has your sense of humor," he said flatly, before turning to Cloudy. "Yes?"
Mage and Flare tensed up when the dragon looked at them. However, when he was scolded by Shard, they
literally breathed a sigh of relief. Luckily they got the measurement for Kyslu's claws and Mage recorded it in his notebook.
They moved on to measuring its height now. They began to relax a little now because they now realized that Shard would keep the dragon in check. However, they were still being cautious, just in case.
Whispering Winds spoke after thinking for a little moment. "Tis' not a pet of any sort I would think. And you could call it understanding rather than humiliation." She finished. Those words should be enough for everypony present to know what she meant.
Nightstar Dreams
The small pony analysed the cube with interest, of course. She was searching for the 'magical keyboard' of the item. If it has any. After all, she is used to working with this. Formulas can be changed and seen more easily with it. Shaking her head due to another unsuccessful attempt, she did not back away from the research. She never did.
Blue finaly made it to the library and almost could not believe what she saw. The impossible bridge, the anti-gravity walkways and all the books flying here and there. There was just a few other ponies so Blue decided to fuel around a bit before doing her research. She first used the walkways and got all the way to the ceiling, giggling as she looked to the ground. She then took a little stroll across the bridge. She mostly did it to have some fun, but she did collect the books and textbooks suggested to her. After about an hour she sat by a table with all the collected material and started to read, taking notes here and there. The anatomy book was the only one she didn't feel like she needs, cause of her medical studies and experience, but she picked them up non-the-less.
Well, I believe it's meant to promote understanding, more than anything. I wouldn't know, I'm just the Herbology teacher.
The little guard bot finishes recording and heads out to find Dreams. It goes into the teacher's lounge and finds her. It seems to radiate the same magical energy like that of the cube. The guard bot approaches Dreams with a written message. It says, *Good news, I have the training room and a new teacher's desk.*
Nightstar looked at the message quickly, paying almost no attention to it. She was busy researching. "Yeah, yeah, alright." The small pony nodded slightly, trying to avoid distractions."Is he also calling for me now? Hmph."
Gūzen Zōo continued in Ponya, "Pfft, I met beggars on the streets that robbed me and told me 'it was good to learn how to survive without excess money and food'. Did I learn, yes? But it was also humiliating and maddening." The filly rolled her hooves, obviously agitated. "It's a stupid thing this." She said vehemently .
Earl Grey sat next to the filly, trying to keep a level head, and explain it to her. It's less like being robbed, and more like... charity. I think the dragon is here of its own accord.
Quote from: bauccgia0 on 2013 Dec 17, 16:00:38
Earl Grey sat next to the filly, trying to keep a level head, and explain it to her. It's less like being robbed, and more like... charity. I think the dragon is here of its own accord.
She nodded darkly, "Yes, I too did find myself needing to give up my money willingly. So humiliating. I do say to you, poor dragon. You let this be? But why? Surely these magicians haven't the power to hold you here. Measuring tapes and recording papers and crowding about. She shivered, holding herself in her hooves. "I do pity thee, dragon."
The guard bot leaves the teacher's lounge and returns back to class. It bumps on Bane's head, waking him up. "So she hasn't come back yet?" He gets up. "I might as well see what she is doing." He leaves the classroom and heads towards the teacher's lounge, there he spots Dreams.
Earl wondered why the filly continued on this train of thought. Well, I suppose it's because he wants to be here. Besides, what's humiliating to you may be different to others.
This brought the filly's attention to him, fully. "You remind me of those monks and civil-workers. Always look on the bright-side. Think about what others might think on this. Made me say Shintain axioms before they'd give food. What are you giving me mister." And her opaque eyes looked at him, attempting to stare him through. It only gave her a headache and watering eyes though.
"Well I hope you are giving away horse-shoes because I could use some of those." She lifted her hooves to shew her broken and cracked hooves.
For a moment, Earl was a little... thrown. He'd never encountered such a strange child before. Then, when he showed him her hooves, a solution struck him. Well, I don't have spare horseshoes. But, I think I have a remedy for cracked hooves in my classroom. I would appreciate it if you were to attend my class so I could demonstrate the healing power of some herbs.
She shook her out-held hoof wildly. "No, no you don't understand me. I am no student, I couldn't afford admission into the university, I was just here talking with the dragon, then you people came up and I thought a dragon hunt was happening . . ." She stopped to take a breath, "I'm not so rich, mister."
Earl tilted his head, slightly. He said, confused, "I never said anything about paying. Why would I charge you?"
"Classes cost money, don't play foal on me mister!" She stomped her soft hooves in the soft patches of grass. "I cannot pay for admission and I know how schools work. Unless this place be good to all ponies for nothing. You say any pony can go in for free?" She quirked her head. Thinking this couldn't be true, not from the differing levels of education around Canterlot.
Well, I never heard of anypony having to pay. Besides, I'm not saying you have to attend the class. In fact... Earl ran a couple thoughts around in his head. How much do you know about herbs?
Gūzen zōo smiled impishly, than incorrectly recited an ancient herb poem. "Green-roat cures the ailing. Mugwort cleans the pallet. Chamomile cures the blind; Thyme speeds the healing. Fennel helps the digestion." She stopped there, sure she had proven her unbelievable powers of recollection, that, in truth, desired much improvement.
Earl looked at her for a moment. Well, maybe I can find a way for you to attend my classes without paying. Come with me, to the main entry, please. He turned to walk back into the building, and paused to let her follow.
She smiled up at him, not catching anything from his tone or stare. "Yeah? I'm worthy of scholarship or something? I don't really believe that but okay." She pranced along with the professor wondering if the dragon had been angered by any of her comments. He certainly looked placid and tame enough. "You know, you guys have figured out how to tame dragons. You should share it with some other places. They'd pay well, I bet."
I was thinking more of a loophole approach. They entered the secretary's office together. Ms. Quill, would it be alright if I took this filly in as an assistant? He motioned to Guzen with his hoof.
"I'm good with herbs and junk" She stopped and then repeated this in her broken equestrian. "Got ancient herb poem down. Want to hear, yes? You do." And she thought about the words in Equestrian before taking a large breath in which to recite her incorrect recitation of the herbs uses.
"I've thought up a riddle for Kyslu, but I'm wondering whether it would be better to ask him it in Equestrian or show him it in Futhorc runes?
I'm not really sure how to pronounce the runes, but I've read that dragons prefer them to modern languages." Cloudy asks Shard.
"Also, would now be a good time to ask Kyslu the riddle, or should I wait until the end of class?"
Quote from: bauccgia0 on 2013 Dec 17, 19:00:05
I was thinking more of a loophole approach. They entered the secretary's office together. Ms. Quill, would it be alright if I took this filly in as an assistant? He motioned to Guzen with his hoof.
The secretary looked up from where she was filling out several thousand forms at once with her magic. "Miss Gūzen zōo? If you are willing to fill out her forms and be responsible for any problems that may come up as far as legal issues are concerned, then yes. She will have access solely to select areas of the campus, your lecture hall at specified times, and your training room, also at specified times. I've already logged her life signature, heart rate, DNA, skeletal structure and other identification with the campus system. Passive neurological scans show no psychosis or other mental conditions that might threaten students or faculty. Passive magic scans show stable results. Passive illusion scans show no trace of changeling techniques or mental control of any sort. These are her authorization forms. You may authorize her for anything that you explicitly trust her to be able to handle physically, mentally, and legally, but be forewarned that you will bear full responsibility for any possible future problems if they arise."
The forms immediately pop into existence from a puff of smoke in front of the professor.
"Some fancy nonsense all this" Gūzen zōo nodded, watching the various procedures and pretending like she had the faintest idea about what was going on. "Though maybe I don't want to be a student. It's not like I'll have a place to sleep or food to eat. And maybes I need to work for my eats and sleeps full time." She stared at the professor pointedly as if her going with him was all his fault. "What about that, mister?"
I'll handle food and a place to stay, Guzen. I'll help you with the forms. Speaking in Neighponnese again, Earl began pointing out different blanks and telling her what info each required. As far as work goes, I'll be happy to pay you for your help, if you'll let me. He turned back to Ms. Quill, and bowed slightly. Thank you, Ms. Quill.
This was a pretty good deal, too good for someone like Gūzen zōo, who'd never had a sympathetic touch in her life. Let alone a job offered to her. She scratched her chin for a bit, considering. Food, a place to sleep and possibly some bits along with the possibility of an education. Yeah she could live with that, those were positive benefits that she'd be only too happy to take up if they weren't traps of some kind. This brought her eyes to the paper before her.
She took time to try and read the Equestrian but it didn't make any sense to her. "I don't consent to no testing or nothing." She said pointedly to the attendant. "There are rights here in Canterlot. Rights for me too. Not gonna be no mouse-rat to test things on." She pointed her hoof at the instructor too. "Or any of funny stuff. If my tea or food tastes weird I'm going angry."
Earl looked aghast for a moment, at the mere suggestion of poisoning or testing on another. Of course not. That would be horrible, not to mention terribly irresponsible! Then, he regained his composure. Don't worry. You have nothing to fear from anyone at this school, least of all, me.
"k" She said, nonchalantly. Signing her name with those broken hooves. "No testing or poisoning." She added at the bottom of the paper, in the minuscule amount of ponyan she knew how to write. "Here too, so it's official" She stated as if no other fact could possibly exist.
Finally she rubbed those frayed and fractured hooves. "Can I sit down now. Been standing all day."
Earl smiled. I'll do you one better. He picked her up and put her on his back, as he trotted back to his room, so he could help her with her hooves.
The lengthy filly almost flew into a paranoid rage, but she heard his words and let herself be calm for a moment. Taking a breath. This pony had actually promised to help her and she felt she'd rather believe in him than hold to the horrible place the world had been to her before this meeting. Never being able to trust another pony, never. No-pony ever looked out for her, who knows who her mother and father were, or if they were alive. They could have been that monk and social worker that came to see her, for all she knew. The only ones who cared for her in anyway.
This was unnatural to her, but she wanted to understand how some pony could up and go beyond any mutually beneficial trade. If he was telling the truth, IF, then this was complete charity on his part. That was a little humiliating in it's own way, she thought. But she didn't really feel it. Humiliating wasn't a thing Gūzen zōo had really cared about feeling over the past . . . oh however long it had been, at least 18 years, at the very least.
But there was no-way her body would let her relax in a situation like this. Her muscles were knotting like nothing else on the back of this pony. Her body as rigid as it could possibly be, and still work. Nothing she did helped much and her calm steady breaths came in and out like shuddering death rattles. Nor would any passer by see her as calm or passive, NO pony could mistake the fearful whites of her eyes, that contracted those pupils. And yet she kept herself from pouncing and fleeing, she was too tired of this nonexistence and she needed something more. Some mystic sign must have showed her this is where she would find it. Or perhaps, perhaps she had decided to thrown her fate up to chance. Either way she remained, if perched like a bird ready to take flight at the slightest sound, she remained.
They reached his quarters, and he set her down gently. He didn't comment on her shakiness, so either he didn't notice it, or didn't want to embarrass her. He walked over to his bag, and pulled out a tea pot. Any preferences?
Her lips were frozen in a strong frown but she managed: "Didn't get no tea where I was from, really. But liked one I had in this place once. Tasted like raspberry and was kinda bitter. She called it raspberry Ipity" The shaky filly didn't bother explaining who 'she' was. "This monk visited me long time ago though, he say that oolong is good though and he talk about his favorite teas all the time. I can't remember any though."
Quote from: Bane Emural on 2013 Dec 17, 17:03:30
The guard bot leaves the teacher's lounge and returns back to class. It bumps on Bane's head, waking him up. "So she hasn't come back yet?" He gets up. "I might as well see what she is doing." He leaves the classroom and heads towards the teacher's lounge, there he spots Dreams.
"Hmm... perhaps it needs just a little ignition..." Dreams told herself in a quiet tone. Saying this she places the cube on the ground, grabbing her sash afterwards and begins to concentrate magical energy in it. Five more seconds passed and she touched the cube. The contact with it made a flickering sound, she didn't know if it was a bad or a good sigh. It was probably the former.
She notices that Bane is in the room with her right after she finishes. "I didn't see you there." She addresses him, putting away her sash while doing so.
You can speak in Neighponnese, if you want. I'm rather fluent, thanks to my mother. He opened a cabinet next to his desk, and pulled out two leaves, which crackled a little bit on contact with the air. Then he pulled out a couple of raspberries, and a lemon wedge. Retrieving a mortar and pestle, he began to mash up the leaves with one hoof, and grab a couple of tea cups with the other. He spun, and pulled out a thermos of hot water, which he poured into the pot. He added the leaves and the raspberries, and waited. When the tea was done brewing, he poured some into each teacup. He put the lemon wedge on the outside of one, and slid the other over to Guzen. That should calm your nerves a bit. He took a sip, and turned to the cabinet again.
Well the scent and color of the tea, as well as the sound of it pouring into the cup did calm her muscles, her mind was racing triple speed now. Despite her earlier wish to 'give a try' to 'civilized' life she was having second thoughts now. She'd lived as long as she did BECAUSE of these instincts and she couldn't just throw them away. As the professor turned his back to her again, she stood quietly and began to walk towards the exit. Just trying to get away to leave before anything bad happened. Her tender hooves caught on a spike of her splintering hooves and she almost stumbled but managed to keep herself going.
It was better not to take these offers, things like this, that's how she had lost some of her friends. Well, not really like this but deals too good to be true made with shady characters. She'd outlived her welcome and she'd get away now, she should have just left when she saw the congregation gathering around the dragon. It would have been better to think them hunting the beast. Now she was all mixed up and things didn't really make as much sense as they once did. It was then she realized she hadn't stepped out of the door, and she had paused just a touch too long.
"I see you are experimenting with the gift I gave you. It doesn't seem like it is in good condition. Let me help with that." Bane approaches Dreams and the cube. He sits down and touches the cube. He notices the flickers and moved his face closer to the cube. Bane closes his eyes and blows a soothing blue-gold color air into the cube. The cube begins to light up. Bane taps the top part of it and it opens up. Inside contains a sort of infinite space, capable of containing almost anything inside. "There, that should do it. Ancient Magic is a bit tricky, especially dealing with devices containing both Ancient Magic and the power of the crystal the Ancients used. If you were trying to rewrite the formula used on it, you need a specific tool and a certain spell to rewrite devices like this."
He turned around with a splint, some bandages, and a glowing herb. Come here, this'll help your hoof. When he saw her walking towards the door, it was obvious he knew what she was thinking. I hope you'll reconsider. It would be a lot of help to have an assistant, and from the looks of it, you could use someone to look after you. Please. I wouldn't waste Zap-Apple leaves on just anypony.
It was a time of choice, but she couldn't choose. How could she leave the thing that kept her alive so long, and how could she turn away from this help. All she could do is look, and she did this with all the pain and suffering of her 18 years. She stood in that door looking at him, lip trembling and ready to cry. But she didn't move in or out of the room, she was stuck. Stuck in this in-between place and unable to move forwards. "H-Help" It was too quiet for anyone to hear, perhaps it was only a thought.
But somehow that thought penetrated the room and reached out to her new compatriot. "Help me, but don't push me too quickly. Let me sit in my own pain for awhile if I must, but don't push me too fast. I can't change, not like that. Not that fast."
Earl frowned a bit, then trotted towards her. Is there anything you need to do?
"No . . I. No, I. I can't right now, I don't understand and I can't understand right now. Do you understand, no you-you can't I see this, um." She spoke in her natural tongue but she flitted her eyes around in bewilderment. "It is like your herbs, imagine one day some pony told you zap-apples were suddenly poisonous, suddenly deadly and he didn't bother to give you an explanation, or gave you an explanation that made no sense to you. Suppose you knew it was better deep down, but you'd used them for so long you couldn't believe them poisonous, it wouldn't make sense to you. Imagine what you would do then, might you not turn to Zap-apples at least once because it is what you knew? Maybe you wouldn't, but I . . . I can't turn my world around so quickly. Please, I-I don't understand."
She rubbed her hooves against each other. "Will you not use your herbs right now? Can we wait till later, I may be in pain but I can't it doesn't make sense to me. Let me soak in the calm and eat food and not have to run around working like an animal for once. Please? And maybe in a week, or a month. Maybe then you can bind my wounds." At least she thought this might work. It was a hard thing knowing one's own mind and this filly hadn't really considered her mind a friend before, only an obstacle to overcome.
Earl stopped, and sat. He let out a puff of air, as he exhaled. Yes, I suppose that is for the best. Um... If you need... anything... just tell me, alright? He seemed a bit flustered, but was trying to hide it a little bit.
"I would be thankful if I could. I think." The filly said, looking dizzy from this sudden exertion of a muscle she'd never once attempted to develop. "Or maybe I wouldn't. I can't say, but I'm willing to try, I think. Just not, like this." She couldn't convey herself. She'd never been particularly articulate or literate before, anyways. There'd never been a reason for her to be. So she stood there swaying. Until she finally let out: "Can we, uh go somewhere more public maybe a tea-shop or coffee store. I'm honestly scared."
And she didn't fear admitting it, because her body had already been giving every ounce of it away. She shook like a leaf; her ears twitched wildly underneath her beret, the thing barely kept to her head. That great filly, even terrifying to some people looked nothing more than a distraught and frightened foal. With the brand of some gang across her face, and then inked in. She went to touch that section of soft flesh, and she remembered when it happened. The only time she'd let down her guard, but if she hadn't she might be dead. The world didn't give freely, this was the rule she'd always taken and it couldn't just go away now. It couldn't, right?
Well... I suppose. I own a teashop in Canterlot. Would that be alright? He started for the door, and turned to her, waiting for her reaction. He noticed her touching the burn on his face, but didn't show it. She'd obviously been through a lot, and he didn't want to ask her until she was ready.
Quote from: Bane Emural on 2013 Dec 17, 22:03:12
"I see you are experimenting with the gift I gave you. It doesn't seem like it is in good condition. Let me help with that." Bane approaches Dreams and the cube. He sits down and touches the cube. He notices the flickers and moved his face closer to the cube. Bane closes his eyes and blows a soothing blue-gold color air into the cube. The cube begins to light up. Bane taps the top part of it and it opens up. Inside contains a sort of infinite space, capable of containing almost anything inside. "There, that should do it. Ancient Magic is a bit tricky, especially dealing with devices containing both Ancient Magic and the power of the crystal the Ancients used. If you were trying to rewrite the formula used on it, you need a specific tool and a certain spell to rewrite devices like this."
"I don't really plan to rewrite it, I just want to study the formula used on this. Perhaps I'll be able to apply its properties elsewhere aswell, perhaps not. Can't say everything will have compatibility with it but that's what I'm currently working on aswell." Nightstar told her acquaintance as she watched him. That pony, seriously, he doesn't seem to understand her potential. Her capacity. Her genius mind. The young pony sighed. "I know magic alright, I don't need you to teach me anything. I can make and redo formulas without anything of that, I've been doing this ever since I could read!" She raised her voice. He didn't understand her, and she was getting angry at him. Why couldn't ponies leave her alone? They always like to call her a weirdo and being bugged cuts her concentration.
Mage and Flare were successfully able to measure the dragon's height. Mage recorded the number into his notebook. With nothing else to do, Mage and Flare were curious and wanted to converse with the dragon as well, but, with the instructor preoccupied with another student, they decided to just sit down on the ground and wait patiently for the class to end or for their chance to converse with the dragon. Whatever came first.
can I come in as a newbie.....?? )) X3
Whispering Winds watched as the younger pony left the area with the teacher she had met before she came to class, right after arriving at the academy. She felt like they didn't want her presence so she didn't follow them. And besides, she was still in class. What was professor Shard doing again? The light green pegasus averted her gaze to the dragonology professor and tried speaking with him. Anything to bring the class back on track. "Err... so is there anything else you can tell us that you consider worth telling...?" She finally landed on her hooves, near Shard, after spending quite a while on air. She thought it would be better if she did.
"I am not doubting your potential but there are certain rules that must be followed, including formulas. You could probably make a million of formulas, but the Ancients are a different matter. There is a certain rule that must be followed in order to rewrite or make these kinds of formulas. It was set up by the first Ancients who created the devices, to ensure that the formulas wouldn't be copied or rewritten so easily. It was then reinforced by the Emperor or Empress, then the next one after that. There were at least 9 of them before the Empire fell. So now that restriction will never fall unless you beat at it for 10 years straight. So unless you are a living battery or carry a formula tool, you can't rewrite the Ancient formulas."
Bane sighs. "Look, you have a great potential and everything. Your power is amazing as well as your knowledge, but you must learn that not everything can be what you wanted, you may learn everything you can but that doesn't mean you can do it. And not every pony will understand you or how you felt for most of your life. I doubt any pony could understand mine."
Bane looks at Nightstar's angry expression. He then closes the cube and gives it back to Nighstar. "I'm sorry for what I may have said to you, that seemed offensive. But there are times when one must learn, that is how a pony can truly grow up. You have a great potential and a great future ahead of you, but you must learn to control yourself. And I don't mean your powers. Now how about we go back to the classroom, it will be better there to research the formulas than in here. Because I know teachers will barge in here and may start a conversation with you while you work."
Kyslu was surprisingly relaxed with the crowd of ponies around him. Until the filly who had been so friendly earlier started badmouthing what he was willing to do, and more specifically, his friend. His little piece of home turned around and insulted him, with hardly a reason in his opinion. The dragon tensed, but kept still. It wouldn't to to be banned from campus for freezing a filly solid, even if she opposed the practices here.
Shard gave a warning glance to his draconic friend before turning back to Cloudy. He kept an ear on how his fellow teacher and the newcomer were doing, but the majority of his focus remained on the class. Err, he tried to keep it that way at least. The unicorn answered Cloudy's question after a moment of thought. "Uh, futhorc would be pronounced roughly same as the equestrian counterpart, because you aren't actually translating into a language, only an alphabet system. It doesn't really matter which you choose to do. You could do both if you'd like. But wait until most have collected their measurements." Shard looks pointedly at the tape measure Cloudy was holding. "I'll tell you when."
Shard looked over his pupils who were, for the most part, studiously collecting measurements. As expected, most went after the easy measurements. He did hope that a few would try for some more difficult measurements, specifically height related things. He had a several spools of thread and a ball of yarn in his bag, if anypony got creative. But he mostly expected claw size, total and tail length measurements.
(( NightlyMoon: Yeees? Erm, read the OOC thread (http://forum.legendsofequestria.com/index.php?topic=4340.420) for more detail on that.
Heheh... Note to dragonology students: it may be wise to check the OOC. There's a bit more information on measurements there...
Also, some information for Shard's students if you haven't seen it already in the OOC. Here is an image of Kyslu. (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9Var9qEG8FUeUZ0dHljLWluajQ/edit?usp=sharing) Happy measuring! ovO ))
"Okay, I should probably get on with making measurements myself." Cloudy replied to Shard before heading back to Kyslu.
She begins to measure Kyslu's tail, starting by measuring the total length then taking a length and width measurement of the feathered portion (which she noted down in her book as the tip for comparison to the size and style of Equestrian dragon tail tips).
Wavelength took a small camera-like device out of his satchel. He stood directly ahead of the dragon, about 3 meters away, and held it level for several seconds before moving to repeat the action from the dragon's left side. He kept it up until he finished on the dragon's right side, then simply dropped the object back in his satchel and continued jotting down notes on the ways the dragon moved.
"Hmph. How can you say such things when you don't even know me." She started, and looked to the side with an angry expression. "I suppose you also have some sort of mind reading device or spell, considering what you said you basically read all my thoughts of that moment." The young pony then faced the older one again, standing firm both on her legs and words, not waiting for his answer. "Yeah okay I'll go. I don't know if I'll handle another teacher bothering my research." She was being serious, not making any jokes. But got everything ready to follow the professor, perhaps she could continue there. Her research was all she had.
"Good, and as for that. I have been alive for 50,000 years, and while living for that long, I have been watching ponies from either close by or from a distance. You could say I have developed a sense, but I can only tell from your emotions and attitude. I am no mind reader." Bane heads out of the teacher's lounge and towards the classroom. He enters the classroom and sits down at his teacher's desk. There is another desk next to his.
Quote from: Winds on 2013 Dec 18, 18:22:31
Whispering Winds watched as the younger pony left the area with the teacher she had met before she came to class, right after arriving at the academy. She felt like they didn't want her presence so she didn't follow them. And besides, she was still in class. What was professor Shard doing again? The light green pegasus averted her gaze to the dragonology professor and tried speaking with him. Anything to bring the class back on track. "Err... so is there anything else you can tell us that you consider worth telling...?" She finally landed on her hooves, near Shard, after spending quite a while on air. She thought it would be better if she did.
Shard looked up at the pegasus. "Uh, for now, just note the physical features of the dragon. You'll need three measurements, although other comparisons, like horn shape and such, are recommended." He tilted his head over to the measuring tapes. "I'll answer questions about what you should be doing now, but others will have to wait until you have what I've asked for."
Quote from: PPBG on 2013 Dec 19, 19:39:11
Quote from: Winds on 2013 Dec 18, 18:22:31
Whispering Winds watched as the younger pony left the area with the teacher she had met before she came to class, right after arriving at the academy. She felt like they didn't want her presence so she didn't follow them. And besides, she was still in class. What was professor Shard doing again? The light green pegasus averted her gaze to the dragonology professor and tried speaking with him. Anything to bring the class back on track. "Err... so is there anything else you can tell us that you consider worth telling...?" She finally landed on her hooves, near Shard, after spending quite a while on air. She thought it would be better if she did.
Shard looked up at the pegasus. "Uh, for now, just note the physical features of the dragon. You'll need three measurements, although other comparisons, like horn shape and such, are recommended." He tilted his head over to the measuring tapes. "I'll answer questions about what you should be doing now, but others will have to wait until you have what I've asked for."
Mage approached Shard and showed him the measurements he and Flare recorded into Mage's notebook.
"Um... so... are these right?" asked Mage
((We... really don't
have to post
actual measurements... do we...? :I ))
Wavelength paused. "Oh, we need the measurements now? ...Er, mind if I go get something? I'll be but a minute," he asked Shard, giving Mage an apologetic glance for the brief interruption.
After finishing her measurements of Kyslu's tail, Cloudy move on to his talons.
She takes a measurement of their length from joint to tip, then decides to remeasure them.
This time she measures the inner and outer lengths, following the talon curvature.
Quote from: Bane Emural on 2013 Dec 19, 05:45:00
"Good, and as for that. I have been alive for 50,000 years, and while living for that long, I have been watching ponies from either close by or from a distance. You could say I have developed a sense, but I can only tell from your emotions and attitude. I am no mind reader." Bane heads out of the teacher's lounge and towards the classroom. He enters the classroom and sits down at his teacher's desk. There is another desk next to his.
Nightstar shaked her head in disagreement, but didn't say a word while she walked to the Ancient Magic classroom; her classroom.
She reached her desk and sat on the chair. For some reason the young pony started to think about herself. How many years has it been now? Fifteen...? It always feels like ages...
Dreams shoved the thought to the back of her mind, cursing herself for thinking about those things. She hit herself on the muzzle lightly to snap out of it too. She didn't want to continue with the small cube, not yet. Instead, she took her unique book from its container and placed it on her desk. The book was not giant but not small either. It had a red cover and the title was unclear. Nightstar opened the book and started reading. That made her feel a little comfortable.
"They look about right." Turning to Wavelength, Shard asked, "What do you need to get?"
((I'd like you to. ovO But ... you don't have to.))
Bane looked at Nightstar and smiles, then looks at his work. He opens up his cube and pulls out a medium sized disk-shaped object. It, too, radiates with magical energy like that of the cube and guard bot. Bane places it on his desk. He then looks at the time, then back at the disk.
Quote from: PPBG on 2013 Dec 20, 17:55:58
"They look about right." Turning to Wavelength, Shard asked, "What do you need to get?"
((I'd like you to. ovO But ... you don't have to.))
((I would but I'm kind of really stressed IRL at the moment so I'm not changing it. Sorry. ono ))
Mage simply nodded and reported back to Flare. They simply began to converse with one another as they continued to wait for either the class to end or for their chance to converse with the dragon themselves.
After measuring Kyslu's talons, Cloudy walks up in front of the dragon.
"Please could you lower your head so I could measure your horns and fangs?" She asks him.
((Actual measurements eh? I'm going to consult my copy of Ernest Drake's Dragonology (or perhaps the species guide) then.))
Wavelength started to answer, but paused. "Er... you wouldn't be familiar with its actual name... I'll just say it's a translator of sorts, and I have the measurements recorded in another... erm... language?" He gave the professor an awkward smile, hoping he wasn't due for a total explanation of non-magic-based technology, since he really wasn't an expert in the field. He just knew how to operate the equipment he was assigned.
Quote from: Bane Emural on 2013 Dec 20, 18:09:03
Bane looked at Nightstar and smiles, then looks at his work. He opens up his cube and pulls out a medium sized disk-shaped object. It, too, radiates with magical energy like that of the cube and guard bot. Bane places it on his desk. He then looks at the time, then back at the disk.
It was the 16th time she was reading that book. She never got bored of it and it could prove valuable to other fields of her research.
After some time reading the young pony closes the book, on its red cover two final words of the title could be seen in black color: Pony Combustion. Her hoof was covering the rest.
As soon as the book was closed Nightstar's head fell on the desk right next to it. Exhaustion from lack of sleep finally catching up to her. It had been days since she last slept, her research and will to study keeping her awake. Her eyes were closed and she was finally getting some rest. As much as she did not want to sleep and continue her research, her body thanked Celestia for that moment of rest.
She didn't even have the chance to ask...
"Ah, I'd prefer if you just used a tape measure. If you're incapable of that though, feel free to get whatever this thing is. I'd just prefer to not introduce Ky to unknown objects," Shard replied.
The dragon lowered his head and opened his mouth, complying with Cloudy's requests. ((I'll figure out fang measurements shortly. I currently do not have any images that you can glean fang measurements from.))
((It's fine if you don't feel like measuring. I will give you the measurements once you need them.
But you can use this image of Kyslu (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9Var9qEG8FUeUZ0dHljLWluajQ/edit?usp=sharing) to determine measurements if you wish.))
Wavelength shook his head, definitely not wanting the teacher to think he was incapable of using a tape measure. "The object wouldn't actually be interacting with Ky, but I'll go ahead and use the tape measure. My entire point was to make him more comfortable by a lack of physical contact, but I suppose he's getting plenty enough of that already," he chuckled as Cloudy measured the dragon's teeth. He set to work following suit.
((I feel better now that I have my issue resolved... ^-^ ))
Mage and Flare began to simply observe the other students do their measurements, since it wasn't like they had anything else better to do right now anyway.
"Thank-you." Cloudy said politely to the dragon when he lowered his head.
After taking measurements of his fangs, she then measures the length of Kyslu's horns.
Once Cloudy had measurements of the long horns, she carefully measured the dragon's mane, ensuring that she noted down the full length of the crest-hairs.
"Thank-you again." Cloudy said as she withdrew to consult the measurements she had made so far.
As Cloudy was measuring the dragon's fangs, claws and mane, Whispering Winds took this opportunity to make some measures of her own, comparing the sizes of the same things. She was not so cautious now. Ky looked pretty relaxed at that moment, still, the pegasus did not let her guard down.
After finishing everything she moved away, flying two hooves off the ground.
Quote from: Winds on 2013 Dec 23, 21:13:25
As Cloudy was measuring the dragon's fangs, claws and mane, Whispering Winds took this opportunity to make some measures of her own, comparing the sizes of the same things. She was not so cautious now. Ky looked pretty relaxed at that moment, still, the pegasus did not let her guard down.
After finishing everything she moved away, flying two hooves off the ground.
((Wait what?))
((what I
don't understand is when do dragons have manes?!))
((When they are one of the Eastern dragon species, like the Chinese Lung))
Cloudy Zenith ticks off the measurements she needed to make and fills in the blank annotations with them.
She realises she is still missing several, so she continues measuring Kyslu.
((Should I just write down my measurements in a post?))
((Roy that wasn't a double post, there was someone asking her what is is she doesn't understand in between, guess the one asking removed it.))
Quote from: Grizzly on 2013 Dec 26, 01:56:23
((Roy that wasn't a double post, there was someone asking her what is is she doesn't understand in between, guess the one asking removed it.))
((Yes, that was me. I answered her question. I tend to remove OOC posts in the roleplay section of the game after one day. lol))
((My apologies then I received a report that told me it was a double post and took it at face value now then lets, let this past and on with the game don't you agree))
((Feel free to post your measurements, and correct me if I am wrong.))
Shard looked around at his students. "Everyone done?"
He didn't plan on checking the students' measurements just yet, although he had most of the measurements he could think of written down in a notebook that was currently in his saddlebags.
Spoiler: Measurements • show
Name: Kyslu
Age" 21
Height: 5'2"
-feet to shoulder: 2'2"
Length: 19'6.4"
-head (without horns): 1'2.4"
-horns: 1'3.6"
-neck: 3'
-body: 5'11"
-forelimbs: 1'9"
-forefeet: 10"
-foreclaws (avg): 1"
-hindlimbs: 1'7"
-hindfeet: 6"
-hindclaws (avg): 1"
-wingspan: 0
-tail: 9'5"
-without tailfur: 7'10"
-tailfur (avg): 2'
-mane (avg): 8"
Whispering Winds looked at the other students and nodded to the professor afterwards. The pegasus was having the feeling that time was passing very slowly, this bothered her. Perhaps it was because of the recent events with the youngest pony that was no longer there? Or maybe that had nothing to do with it at all. Either way, she would have to wait a little bit longer.
She remained on the spot, almost touching the ground. Her expression was one of sadness and her ears were down but her head stood up.
Just a little bit longer...
Quote from: PPBG on 2013 Dec 26, 22:19:28
((Feel free to post your measurements, and correct me if I am wrong.))
Shard looked around at his students. "Everyone done?"
He didn't plan on checking the students' measurements just yet, although he had most of the measurements he could think of written down in a notebook that was currently in his saddlebags.
Spoiler: Measurements • show
Name: Kyslu
Age: 21
Height: 5'2"
-feet to shoulder: 2'2"
Length:
-head (without horns): 1'2.4"
-horns: 1'3.6"
-neck:
-body: 5'11"
-forelimbs: 1'6"
-forefeet:
-foreclaws (avg):
-hindlimbs: 1'8"
-hindfeet:
-hindclaws (avg):
-wingspan: 0
-tail:
-without tailfur
-tailfur (avg)
-mane (avg):
"I don't know about everypony else but me and her are done" answered Mage as he motioned his hoof towards Flare who was still standing besides him. Flare simply nodded her head to acknowledge that she agreed with Mage.
Dark Hooves finishes taking measurements using his magic.
Cloudy marks off the last measurement in her notes.
"I've taken all the measurements I need to as well." She states, before checking over her notes again.
Spoiler: Cloudy's Measurements (metric) • show
Height (foot to shoulder): 0.51m
Length of body: 1.44m
Girth of shoulder: 0.75m
Girth of stomach: 0.35m
Girth of hip: 0.5m
Length of tail (total): 2.4m
Length of tail (tip): 1.12m
Width of tail (tip): 0.56m
Length of tail fur: 0.8m
Length of neck: 0.64m
Girth of neck: 0.5m
Length of head: 0.32m
Girth of head: 0.4m
Length of horns: 0.48m
Length of fangs: 0.05m
Length of mane (root to tip): 0.16m
Length of leg (front): 0.53m
Length of leg (back): 0.45m
Shard nodded slowly. "Alright, looks like everyone is done. Now, if anyone wants to talk to Ky and ask him questions, please do so. He enjoys riddles, like many orientals." The dragon bobbed his head, agreeing with the pony's statement. He may not have been good at riddles, but he certainly enjoyed them.
The light green pegasus was thinking about passing the opportunity, she knew however that she needed to participate, so she slowly approached the dragon. "...Hey, how fare thee...?" Winds asked, it was all she could. Well, nothing bad about wanting to know how one fares she guessed.
Quote from: PPBG on 2013 Dec 27, 21:50:37
Shard nodded slowly. "Alright, looks like everyone is done. Now, if anyone wants to talk to Ky and ask him questions, please do so. He enjoys riddles, like many orientals." The dragon bobbed his head, agreeing with the pony's statement. He may not have been good at riddles, but he certainly enjoyed them.
"I'm not good at riddles either either, in fact, I'm downright terrible at them" mumbled Mage. Flare was close enough to Mage to hear what he said, making her giggle slightly out loud. However, anypony far away from Mage would more than likely be unable to hear or determine what Mage said.
Instead... Mage spoke out to voice his question.
"Your friends with Professor Shard right? Do you have any
other friends that are ponies? If so... don't your fellow dragons make fun of you for having friends that are ponies?" asked Mage.
When Mage was done. Flare glared at him. Mage quickly realized what Flare's glare was about and quickly spoke up again before it was too late.
"Oh... um... please forgive me if that question offends you. You don't have to answer it if you don't want to..." added Mage
"I am faring well," the dragon replied, bowing his head to her for starting the round of questions with something fairly easy to answer. Looking to Mage, the dragon raised his eyebrows once before smiling. One didn't need visible ears to have superior hearing. As Kyslu listened to his question, his smile grew tired as he replied, "I am friends with him, as well as with some other ponies. And, some dragons might, but I don't communicate with other dragons as much as you might believe. To give a bit more detailed answer... They wouldn't mind that I'm friends with ponies, but they'd probably be confused by how quickly I make friends with ponies. Unlike they, I do not require gifts and such for one to become my friend." While he seemed kind of reluctant to answer the question, the dragon was glad to answer it, glad someone was thinking about it. Shard certainly didn't outright ask him, although Kyslu had the suspicion that the unicorn had other ways of acquiring information. The pair didn't really need to say such things outright.
Quote from: PPBG on 2013 Dec 28, 22:49:08
"I am faring well," the dragon replied, bowing his head to her for starting the round of questions with something fairly easy to answer. Looking to Mage, the dragon raised his eyebrows once before smiling. One didn't need visible ears to have superior hearing. As Kyslu listened to his question, his smile grew tired as he replied, "I am friends with him, as well as with some other ponies. And, some dragons might, but I don't communicate with other dragons as much as you might believe. To give a bit more detailed answer... They wouldn't mind that I'm friends with ponies, but they'd probably be confused by how quickly I make friends with ponies. Unlike they, I do not require gifts and such for one to become my friend." While he seemed kind of reluctant to answer the question, the dragon was glad to answer it, glad someone was thinking about it. Shard certainly didn't outright ask him, although Kyslu had the suspicion that the unicorn had other ways of acquiring information. The pair didn't really need to say such things outright.
Mage nodded to acknowledge and to thank Kyslu for answering his question.
"Glad to hear it my friend... and how exactly did you get here? This is a pony city after all. Do you like the atmosphere?" Winds asked the dragon casually. She was smiling now, certainly feeling better than than before. Her eyes were still half closed and if ponies looked at her they would probably tell that drowsiness was taking over her.
Bane gets up from his desk and goes to the front middle of the classroom. He takes out an object from a cube and places it on the ground. He mutters a few words and the object expands into a large projector. The projector would project images, memories, or videos in a large spherical orb. "There, that should do it. It would make explanation much better to understand." Bane goes back to his desk and pulls out one of his experiments from his cube and works on it.
Cloudy Zenith flips through her book, searching for the riddle she wrote earlier.
When she comes across it, she goes over it several times in her head to see how well obscured the answer.
Satisfied that it would takes some thinking to solve, but not too much that the riddle was un-answerable,
Cloudy waits for the important questions to be asked and answered before she poses her riddle.
The dragon flashed a grin before replying, "I flew here." He had always been a tad prideful on his aerial abilities, all magic based, judging from his lack of wings. "And the atmosphere? Which one?" he asked, chuckling at this own wit.
Shard smiled wryly and rolled his eyes. He glanced down at his pocket watch before taking another object or two out of his saddlebags --a notebook and a pencil-- for Kyslu probably would not be able to solve any riddles in the limited time they had left.
"I would assume that a dragon is not a common sight for ponies. But anyway, this place should be very different from your home, do you like it here?" The pegasus flew higher in order to talk to him at the same level. She thought that was more respectful.
Even though time was running out, she was getting interested in the conversation.
Quote from: PPBG on 2013 Dec 29, 21:14:01
The dragon flashed a grin before replying, "I flew here." He had always been a tad prideful on his aerial abilities, all magic based, judging from his lack of wings. "And the atmosphere? Which one?" he asked, chuckling at this own wit.
Shard smiled wryly and rolled his eyes. He glanced down at his pocket watch before taking another object or two out of his saddlebags --a notebook and a pencil-- for Kyslu probably would not be able to solve any riddles in the limited time they had left.
Mage and Flare began to gather their items since it seemed as though there wasn't much time for the class left.
"I... like it here. Enough. It's nice to travel, although Canterlot is a bit crowded and..." The dragon looked up to meet the pegasus' eyes. Well, higher than his gaze had been earlier. Kyslu cracked his neck as he searched for the word. "...unnatural to me."
Wavelength had been silently moving around the dragon with a tape measure for quite a while now, but after lingering on the dragon's tail for the past several minutes, he finally spoke. "Er... would you mind if I were to hold your tail down?" He ducked to narrowly avoid being slapped by the thick rudder-like fur at the tail's tip. "It seems to have a mind of its own, and I'm having a high degree of difficulty measuring its precise size..."
"Eh?" He turned his head to face the stallion. "Oh. Sure?" The dragon let his tail lay limply on the ground though it still twitched occasionally.
"Thank you," Wavelength sighed with relief as he got to work measuring the now less-active tail.
Quote from: PPBG on 2013 Dec 30, 22:39:31
"I... like it here. Enough. It's nice to travel, although Canterlot is a bit crowded and..." The dragon looked up to meet the pegasus' eyes. Well, higher than his gaze had been earlier. Kyslu cracked his neck as he searched for the word. "...unnatural to me."
"I think I know the feeling. Both from adventuring and this unnatural feeling that Canterlot brings. Although I came here with the sole purpose to learn, I am enjoying things such as the beautiful garden surrounding the building or even the interior decorations." The pegasus made a motion to the dragon while in the air. "Flying is wonderful isn't it... the sky..." she let her voice trail, almost hypnotized by the subject.
"Mm." He nodded in agreement, and was slightly pained that he could not fly freely here. For what sane pony is going to shrug off a dragon flying through the sky? And using cloaking magic or flying at high altitudes did remove this issue, but the level of effort that had to be put in was unequal to the pleasure gained.
"Alright, if anypony has any riddles, you may read it aloud today, and I'll try to get word back to you by our next class," Shard said, flipping through the pages of his notebook before settling on a blank sheet. "Oh, and if you have a hard copy of the riddle already written down, if you wouldn't mind giving it to me? Thanks."
//awww i really wanted to join in again but i'm completely lost :c
Earl sat at his desk, trying to formulate a class syllabus. But the filly kept creeping back into his mind. Who was she? Why was she so resistant to the idea of hospitality? What must she have gone through for all those scars to develop? It was maddening, but he had to work. He was going to have to teach soon, and that was what he needed to pay attention to.
Cloudy pull the page with her riddle scrawled on it from her note book, and holds it out to Shard.
"Here is the hard copy of my riddle. It's a bit messy, but it should be legible."
Spoiler: Cloudy's Riddle • show
What entity pushes forth horses in vain?
To those who dare ride it a lurking bane?
It reaches to the lunar sphere,
sometimes sparkling, sometimes drear.
[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/Eb2ogzI.png[/img]
"Alright. Thanks, Cloudy." Shard levitates the riddle over to the dragon, who accepts it, taking hold of it with his own levitation magic and setting it before himself. "Okay, class, let's go back to building. If you need to go back into my classroom because you left something there, it'll be unlocked."
Wavelength quit taking precise measurements of each individual claw and packed up his notes, returned the tape measure to professor Shard.
Whispering Winds nodded in understanding to the professor. "See you later then." She addressed Ky, looking downwards to the ground. It was a bit unsettling for her to leave. She landed on her hooves next to everypony and got ready to move back to class.
Quote from: PPBG on 2014 Jan 05, 00:09:33
"Alright. Thanks, Cloudy." Shard levitates the riddle over to the dragon, who accepts it, taking hold of it with his own levitation magic and setting it before himself. "Okay, class, let's go back to building. If you need to go back into my classroom because you left something there, it'll be unlocked."
Luckily... Mage and Flare had already brought most of their items with them. So, after Professor Shard said that, they made their way back to the library.
Once there... they once again began to intensely study their magitronics book until they received notice of the next class.
((Yeah... I
still don't understand
anything from that... :'( ))
After what seemed like an eternity of studying all the books and making notes Blue sighed and rubbed her eyes. "Oh, wow. This really helped..." She looked around the liberary and noticed that there are more ponies around. "Guess the dragon class ended." she said and looked in her schedule for what the next class was supposed to be.
Cloudy Zenith checked her bag to see if she had left anything behind.
Finding that she had left behind one of her textbooks, Cloudy follows Shard back to the classroom.
Flame sighs leaning back in his chair a bit going over his agenda for his class while he waits
((Magus, come back to us! D:))
Quote from: bauccgia0 on 2014 Jan 11, 13:35:47
((Magus, come back to us! D:))
((yes, please ono >.< >A<))
((Does jump-in mean we can roleplay without having to sign-up?))
((Yes but the founder is banned so the RP is dead))
((It's not dead, just sleeping. He'll be back in, like, two days.))
Wavelength dropped by his cart and took a moment to look at his schedule for the next class he'd be a part of. After gathering the necessary materials for that class in his saddle bag, he went ahead and waited in the west courtyard. The class wouldn't be starting for a while, and maybe he could make a friend or compare ideas while waiting.
Dark Hooves studies from the book on dragons he has while sitting in the courtyard.
Wavelength looked over at Dark Hooves and took note of the book's cover. Something related to dragons... so his mind would be on the class that just got out. Truth be told, Wavelength still had his mind on the magitronics class, but he had a thought or two about the dragons. He approached Dark Hooves and stood off to the side, obviously there to talk but not appearing to be in any sort of hurry.
DH hears Wavelength walk up to him. Hello there, is there something I can help you with? He marks the page then closes the book.
Wavelength gave a polite smile and replied. "I was just hoping to compare thoughts and such on the recent class. Would that be all right with you? It should only take a couple minutes."
Earl trotted back to his classroom, and started getting ready. It seemed like his class would be starting soon.
Quote from: Night Pony on 2014 Jan 28, 11:20:37
((Yes but the founder is banned so the RP is dead))
((Whaaaaaaaa?))
After one last glimpse over her notes Blue packed everything up, returned the borrowed books and left for the courtyard. She happily trotted along the halls, humming a song along the way. The secret spell she was working on seemed to be coming along nicely, she was eager to put it to the test, but was fully aware that it was nowhere near completion. Once at the courtyard she sits under a tree and relaxes, waiting for the next class. She didn't want to be disturbed at the moment, but if somepony wanted to talk with her she would not evade a conversation.
Quote from: Shadow Mare on 2014 Jan 29, 10:29:16
Quote from: Night Pony on 2014 Jan 28, 11:20:37
((Yes but the founder is banned so the RP is dead))
((Whaaaaaaaa?))
// Magus was temporarily banned guys, not permanently. \\
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2014 Jan 29, 10:57:24
Quote from: Shadow Mare on 2014 Jan 29, 10:29:16
Quote from: Night Pony on 2014 Jan 28, 11:20:37
((Yes but the founder is banned so the RP is dead))
((Whaaaaaaaa?))
// Magus was temporarily banned guys, not permanently. \\
((Oh... why was he banned to begin with?))
Quote from: Shadow Mare on 2014 Jan 29, 10:58:54
Quote from: Teal Turken on 2014 Jan 29, 10:57:24
Quote from: Shadow Mare on 2014 Jan 29, 10:29:16
Quote from: Night Pony on 2014 Jan 28, 11:20:37
((Yes but the founder is banned so the RP is dead))
((Whaaaaaaaa?))
// Magus was temporarily banned guys, not permanently. \\
((Oh... why was he banned to begin with?))
// The mods didn't like just about everything he did in my thread "Changeling Empire", which featured slavery. That thread was deleted, I'm surprised I wasn't banned. \\
Quote from: Bravo 539 on 2014 Jan 28, 20:21:37
Wavelength gave a polite smile and replied. "I was just hoping to compare thoughts and such on the recent class. Would that be all right with you? It should only take a couple minutes."
Of course, that sounds good to me. He pulls his notes out and carries them with his magic.
Wavelength gave half a smirk at the notes. "Well, nothing quite that extreme, just a sort of "what do you know of this" kind of question... What do you know about dragon fire and its formation?" he asked. "I can't make up my mind whether to call it magic or chemical-based..."
I have learned from this book that dragons are firebenders which the use the heat from the sun to make and control fire.
Wavelength's eyes widened. "Oh? With that much concentrated heat, they must be taking a whole lot of heat from the environment... could a dragon chill something by breathing--or bending, as you said--fire near it?" he asked eagerly.
Suddenly, a white unicorn chimed in. [glow=yellow,2,300]"I would think not."[/glow] The unicorn wore a robe as white as his coat, though much more intricately detailed. He looked as though he belonged to a family of nobility, judging by his accent and attire. He went on, [glow=yellow,2,300]"The law of conservation of energy states that energy is neither created nor destroyed, but it can transform between thermal, mechanic, and kinetic. The way that dragons create fire is to draw energy, be it whatever form, transform that energy into thermal energy, then displace that energy into the atoms around them. The result is spontaneous combustion that takes place just in front of the dragon's mouth."[/glow]
The unicorn walked up to the both of them, [glow=yellow,2,300]"Of course, that is just a theory of mine."[/glow]
Quote from: Bravo 539 on 2014 Jan 29, 21:53:52
Wavelength's eyes widened. Oh? With that much concentrated heat, they must be taking a whole lot of heat from the environment... could a dragon chill something by breathing--or bending, as you said--fire near it?" he asked eagerly.
Not sure about that. That would be neat if they could do that.
Noticing a group of ponies Blue got interested and stood up from under the trees shade. She trots to the group and listens to their dragon conversation. She rubbed her chin, and thought for a bit. "Sorry to interupt, but from what i know, dragon fire is the result of an magical and chemical element. The chemical part comes from an organ, sometimes called the second lungs, filled with a highly flamable biological gas. The magical part is in their mouths, where they convert mana into a spark." She tryed to explain but wasn't confident in the matter at all.
Wavelength looked almost crestfallen. "So it hasn't been tested?" he asked sadly. After a moment's pause, something in his saddlebag emitted a single electronic chirp sound. "Oh, sorry... I didn't think this'd happen, but I've gotta go right now... have a great class!" Wavelength gave Dark Hooves an uncertain smile and wave, then galloped off to the registration office and told the mare at the desk to remove his name from all classes. He had to return home.
[glow=yellow,2,300]"I can vouch for the flammable substance they spew from their maw, but I myself am certain that the initial spark is generated from thermal control."[/glow] The unicorn took out a textbook from his robe and held it aloft in front of him. He began flipping through the pages until... [glow=yellow,2,300]"Ah, here it is... 'The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy can neither be created nor destroyed; however, said energy can be transformed into other forms, be it thermal, kinetic, or mechanical energy, and even take up space in the form of matter.' Ever wondered why dragons crave gems?"[/glow] he asked.
I'm not sure about that, I haven't reached that chapter in the book yet.
*Relic should be a guest speaker! lol
((So, since Magus is no longer with us, how will we know when classes switch?))
//whoever is the moderator of this rp will be in charge of that i guess
((But who would that be?))
((*moving conversation to OOC thread (http://forum.legendsofequestria.com/index.php?topic=4340.440)*))
//lets continue this plz
Quote from: Dark Hooves on 2014 Feb 22, 09:38:15
I'm not sure about that, I haven't reached that chapter in the book yet.
"I didn't read so much about dragons myself. Guess skipping the dragonology class was a bad call." Blue admitted with a sigh.
Well we can study together.
"Sounds nice. Lets go to the library." Blue suggested.
Earl began setting up his class, hoping he had read the schedule right. It seemed to be strange. It kept changing the times, it would stay the same for a bit, change, then return to the previous readout. "I'm not sure about this..."
"Let me just check when the next class starts." Blue smiled and took out the ever changing schedule. She looked at it for a while. "I think this thing is malfunctioning." She had no idea what was going on but Earls class was the one that stayed on the schedule the longest at a time so she decided to go there. She knocked on the door of the classroom and entered. "H-Halo? Sorry, um, is this the next class?" She asked nervously.
Quote from: Grizzly on 2014 Feb 27, 13:02:53
"Sounds nice. Lets go to the library." Blue suggested.
Yes, let's go to the library.
//sorry about the delay, was busy with RL stuff
Quote from: Dark Hooves on 2014 Mar 28, 11:38:29
Yes, let's go to the library.
"Ok." Blue smiled, picked up her bag and headed to the liberary.
Dark Hooves stays alongside levitating his books and bag.
(Jumping in)Silver light comes into the room, looking extremely rushed and frantic, she looks around the classroom and asks the room "Is this the Dragonology room?
Is it possible to play this game any time or at all? If not D:. If so :D
With a large screeching tone and drips of water slow to turn to a torrent the fire bells within the academy rang out and the sprinklers poured out with the vain attempted of quenching a fire yet unfound, however regardless of the circumstances one thing remained clear according to the staff there were no drills scheduled for this day and those within the classrooms are already soaking wet with the internal rain, and no announcements have yet to be made over the PDA
((Do with this what you will recommendations would be for teachers to get the students out and for students to move to the forecourt those of you feeling investigative can go seek out the cause but I wont do anymore than this unless you would like me to or you can choose to ignore it and wait in quiet))
A fire! I will find it with my mana sense. He casts the spell which he quickly finds the fire and starts running to the location. I can put it out with my water magic. He thinks out loud.
((Why am I doing this again? *sighs* Oh well...))
Mage and Flare had been studying the magitronics book the entire time in the library. Until the fire alarm and the sprinklers went off that is.
Mage and Flare quickly used their magic to teleport all of their personal belongings, including their books, away so they wouldn't get wet.
They then quickly ran outside of the academy into the courtyard where they saw that a few other students had run out into there as well.
"What was that all about?!" spat-out Flare
"I have no idea. That didn't seem like a drill to me..." stated Mage
"Huh?! But then that means there's actually a fire in the academy right now!!" realized Flare
"I guess so. If my friend was here... he'd probably be running to the 'scene of the crime' and immediately trying to find the cause" giggled Mage
"You're not suggesting...?!" gasped Flare
"I'm not suggesting anything. Let's just stay here for now and see what happens next..." offered Mage
Flare simply nodded, agreeing with him.
That's what Mage and Flare did. They stayed in the courtyard until either a teacher or another student approached them
(( :s ))
Quote from: Weatherboy1 on 2014 Mar 30, 18:02:39
(Jumping in)Silver light comes into the room, looking extremely rushed and frantic, she looks around the classroom and asks the room "Is this the Dragonology room?
"Yes, this is," Shard replied, walking out of a side closet. "However, class is over. If you wish, you may sta--" He was interrupted by the fire alarm. Turning his face to the floor to avoid getting water in his eyes, the teacher walked toward the door while saying, "Don't know how well you know the school, but the doors act as portals, so walk through the door, imagine exiting the front door, and that's where you'll exit from." He paused at the doorway to make sure the student was aware of the evacuation procedure that he had just briefly described.
Dark Hooves finds the fire and casts Waterga onto the fire dousing the flames.
Whew that was intense, I wonder what started the fire. He looks around for anything suspicious.
((If I remember correctly Cloudy was in the Dragonology room retrieving a book.))
Cloudy Zenith retrieves her textbook from the table she had left it on, narrowly avoiding getting it wet as the sprinklers start.
She jumps ate the alarms and stuffs the book into her bag. She listens to Shard's instructions on the portal evacuation procedure before following it, stepping through the classroom door only to emerge from the main entrance.
((I think so as well. Didn't recall that yesterday though. ^^' ))
Shard nods to Cloudy as she evacuates the building. He closes the windows with magic, glancing back to Silver Light, waiting for the mare's reaction.
He keeps looking for the starter of the fire.
*walks in all sassy like* Greetings fellow peers! my name is Jewel Shine. Im new here and hope to fit in well :) I would like to know what to do next? :D http://forum.legendsofequestria.com/Smileys/default/raritywink.png
"Hello there!" Cloudy Zenith greets Jewel Shine.
"I'm not entirely sure what I should be doing myself at the moment, but we seem to be in the middle of a fire alarm.
Once it's over I suggest going to see the secretary to enroll, she'll probably be in the lobby through the main entrance."
((Unfortunately the person who normally role-played the secretary hasn't been on for a while and from what I can gather will not be returning.
Which leaves it down to me to or one of the other members of this RP to fill in the gap. Hopefully I can mimic the secretary's personality correctly.))
Name: Shadedsword//moon//silverbells
what im doing here: student
The late exchange studetns padded around, dazed.
Glad that she managed to retrieve her bag when the alarm sounded, Cloudy sits on the grass and starts reading some chapters of her Dragonology textbook.
Nervously approaching his new school, Thundersky Notices everypony streaming out of the building, the slight sound of an alarm reaching his ear.
What the Hay is going on? He thought.
Name: Steam Blade
Occupation: Student
A tired looking pegasus slowly wanders to the school, his brain chastising him for staying up so late 'experimenting'.
Having reached a section covering the use of dragon-derived materials, Cloudy Zenith wonders if it is possible to synthesis the active compounds in said materials.
She makes a note on a scrap of paper and bookmarks the page before reading further.
Name: Dragon Born
Role: Student
A student approaches the academy. He is wearing his mage's robes, and has a Magelight spell in one frontal hoof, to light the way when it's dark, and a Flames spell on the horn, for any dangers on the way. After a rather long hike, the mage comes to a problem. The gates are locked. No problem for the mage, because he has a spell to unlock things. He used Alohamora to unlock the gates, and walks through. He disperses the magic auras. It look's a bit like the College of Winterhold from his homelands. He walks around the courtyard, waiting for a superior to come inspect. Surely they had a magic barrier. Either that, or the place just naturally radiates of a magic aura.
QuoteName: Dragon Born
((R U SERIOUS?!?!?!))
((What? Is that your character name? I can change it.))
Quote from: Flutterborn/Dragonshy on 2014 Jun 20, 04:31:44
((What? Is that your character name? I can change it.))
((Its not that, is your oc really just Dovahkinn from the ESV: Skyrim AKA not really a original character just took an actual real character and just ponyfied it??? o.O))
((Yes, it is. By the way, my character's waiting for the headmaster, teachers, etc. to come and inspect.))
Dark Hooves continues looking for the firebug.