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Post by
Persen
Kimberly Fraser
The Hall of Two Paths
Kim eyed the would-be battlemages lined up against the other wall. An orc, a dwarf and two elves stood out. The orc was glancing confidently in their direction...at the troll, it seemed.
Friends were going to be made, that she had decided. At least Siber seemed like a decent guy. But making acquaintances had to wait. If only the instructor could go on!
She found herself tapping her foot lightly, looking eagerly to the man.
Post by
Behelich
Character
: Siber Antares, Androw Kavendish, Stefan Meszaros
Location
: the Hall of Two Paths
"I suppose so," Androw muttered timidly, avoiding anyone's gaze. "Not like we have much choice, eh?" he let out a weak chuckle.
"Exactly so, Kavendish," Stefan smiled carnivorously, prompting another gulp from the young human.
"Now that you are sorted, I shall depart," the taskmaster continued. "As per the Collegium's regulations, you have the rest of the day off. For now, feast, mingle, wrap the enormity of today's events around your heads, which I dearly hope are not entirely empty."
Just as Siber was about to ask what exactly they were supposed to 'feast' upon, the taskmaster slammed his spear-staff into the floor again. Two long tables - and by long Siber meant longer than he had ever seen - heavy with delicacies from around the globe emerged from the sand. A shimmering energy field surrounded each, preserving the food in perfect condition; once the tables rose to their full height, the shields dissipated. Needless to say, benches to sit on appeared as well.
"I would not recommend getting used to these gourmet's delights," Stefan said rather stiffly. "The food you shall be served during the year will be much more functional. However, I am not the one to question our lauded headmaster's decision to make you feel welcome in these walls, if only today.
You have one hour before your curators appear and show you your sub-course's quarter, including your lodgings. I will see you all tomorrow, and I strongly advise you to be on time."
The taskmaster spun on his heels and headed away from the Overseer. After making several steps he simply vanished, with no warning and no special effects.
"Well," Siber said after a while, lightly nudging the student nearest to him - Kim - with an elbow. "I suppose we can relax for the moment."
The taskmaster appeared in his office, prompting two guests - a muscular middle-aged human and a tall, slender blood elf - to rise from their seats and bow their heads respectfully.
"You know you need not do that anymore," Stefan said with a light smile that, in sharp contrast to the smirks twisting his face during his lecture, seemed to contain a degree of warmth, small though it was. "Neither do you have to address me 'Master'."
"Old habits die hard," the elf shrugged, chewing on a toothpick. He grinned and added with another curt nod, "Master."
"And yet it is you who said he would go soft on the initiates," the human let out a booming laugh, stroking his graying brown beard. "You owe me ten sovereigns."
"Bah, I shall win them off of you in the next round of Ruthless Clemency," the elf snorted.
Stefan Meszaros rolled his eyes in mildly amused exasperation at the antics of his former students, proceeding to his desk.
"Your litter awaits you in an hour," he informed the duo. Even though they had watched the entire ceremony, they nodded in acknowledgment still.
"The Runesmith has answered your summons, by the way," the elf prompted, throwing back a lock of charcoal black hair.
"Good to hear. I imagine he's overjoyed at the prospect of the children handling his toys?" Stefan raised an eyebrow, steepling his fingers in front of his face.
"He's just glad Old Man Macropedius condones corporal punishment," the bearded human guffawed.
"Gotta find comfort in small things, my mother always said," the elf nodded sagely.
Character
: Eryan Arnell, Joaquin Santiago
Location
: Mage Tower
"Welcome back," Joaquin nodded. "Need help with your bag?"
"I concur," Eryan spoke up as well. "It is time we saw our hopefully not-so-humble rooms."
Post by
Persen
Kimberly Fraser
The Hall of Two Paths
"Yeah," Kim said, not without a hint of disappointment. "I suppose the coming days - or weeks or months - will have us longing for a break."
She left her own bag and that with the uniform where she had stood and approached a table, her mouth really beginning to water from the delicacies presented.
Post by
morginar
Character
: Elthalis Azuresong
Location
: The Hall of Two Paths
Course
: Battle Magic
Elthalis placed her bag leaning against the wall and began to take a seat at one of the plates and consume to feast on the table, she began with a chunk of grilled worg meat with some potatoes cooked in a similar maner.
Character
: Eldoroth Bloodstrider
Location
: Mage Tower
Course
: Arcane Magic
"Do you even need, to ask? Perhaps we should uncover the truth, of the black translocation orb." Eldoroth said amused to Kaestan , a bright hunger for knowlage in his eyes.
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1001369
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Post by
Monday
Character
: Joshua Clawson
Location
: Cafeteria
School
: Techno
"Your worst enemy is yourself," Joshua said sagely. "The only person who will always be better than you is your future self, which is why you must work to beat them."
Character
: Octavian Cassius
Location
: Cafeteria
School
: Battle
Octavian took his bag with him, depositing it under the bench as he filled a plate with bread, steak and some greens. "He has a powerful personality," Octavian said approvingly. "Exactly what is needed to keep this lot in line."
Post by
Sparkbolt
Character: Mark Zalek
Location: Cafetria
Class: Techno
Mark ate his sandwich listening to the conversation. "What if the future you is dead? You can be better then a corpse."
Post by
Monday
Character
: Joshua Clawson
Location
: Cafeteria
School
: Techno
Josh rolled his eyes. "Perhaps I should have said 'potential you' instead of 'future you.' Beating your reasonable potential is the ultimate victory."
Post by
Behelich
Character
: Siber Antares, Androw Kavendish, Stefan Meszaros
Location
: the Hall of Two Paths
"I dunno. That Kavendish fellow really could not have known he was expected to call him 'sir'," Siber sighed, sitting down at the table and filling the nearest empty plate with meat, fried potatoes and some vegetables.
"You alright there, Kavendish?" he raised his voice loud enough for the people at other table to hear him.
Androw cast his eyes down and, instead of replying, simply raised his hand in an 'OK' sign before lowering it quickly.
Siber shrugged, "Either that whip hurts like fel, or the guy just hates being at the center of attention. Or both."
Post by
Monday
Character
: Octavian Cassius
Location
: the Hall of Two Paths
School
: Battle
"Perhaps," Octavian shrugged. "Either way, I feel like he's the only thing that will keep them in line. Which is what we need, for awhile, anyways."
Post by
Behelich
Character
: Siber Antares, Androw Kavendish, Stefan Meszaros
Location
: the Hall of Two Paths
"I suppose it's true," Siber admitted. "That part about having to earn to use magic - makes you wonder why is it not endorsed across the world."
Post by
morginar
Character
: Elthalis Azuresong
Location
: The Hall of Two Paths
Course
: Battle Magic
"You alright, you seem a bit down, Androw was it?" Elthalis worryingly said to Kavendish, right after she swallowed a fried potato.
Post by
Behelich
Character
: Siber Antares, Androw Kavendish, Stefan Meszaros
Location
: the Hall of Two Paths
"I appreciate your concern, Elthalis Azuresong," Androw replied quietly. "Really, I am fine. My pride was wounded worse than my body."
Post by
Monday
Character
: Octavian Cassius
Location
: the Hall of Two Paths
School
: Battle
"Decadence," Octavian replied firmly. "People are lazy. Most lack the strength and discipline needed for such a thing."
Post by
1001369
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Post by
Behelich
Character
: Siber Antares, Androw Kavendish, Stefan Meszaros
Location
: the Hall of Two Paths
"It's just..."
Androw sighed, rubbing his neck. Notably, by this time the wounds did not open again despite the disturbance.
"It's barely a scratch, see? And it felt as if chunks of flesh were being torn out of my neck. For your own sake, I hope you people play by the rules."
"I wonder, why are the other students not restrained in much the same way?" Siber mused, after shoveling a large portion of meat into his mouth and chewing it thoroughly, clearly enjoying the taste if his face was any indicator.
"Do we, well, not so much we as them battle mages, have that much more destructive potential? Really?"
Post by
Monday
Character
: Octavian Cassius
Location
: the Hall of Two Paths
School
: Battle
"Their magic is useful for anything," Octavian mused. "Whereas ours is made specifically to kill. Thus, we must train with it, like any soldier. I, myself, was not allowed to use anything beyond a weighted, wooden sword until I reached twelve years of age. Afterwards, I was only allowed blunted blades until fourteen. I started practicing combat when I was five." He shrugged and took another bite. "Nine years before I was allowed to use a real weapon, all to teach me the consequences and the technique. I imagine this will proceed in much the same way."
Post by
Adamsm
Name: Screwtop Blastfuse
Location: Techno Dormitory
School: Techno
Screw yawned as he found his room and pulled his pack off, starting to place his items around it. The goblin hummed to himself, arranging his tools on his desk.
Name: Kai'tai Stonebreaker
Location: The Hall of Two Paths
School: Martial
So limited.
Kai'tai thought darkly, sitting with her back against the wall, ignoring the others for the most part. The half-ling had somehow ended up as a battle mage, and she wasn't happy about it.
Just the two; when there are so many other ways to combine strength and magic.
She sighed, looking up at the ceiling of the Hall.
Post by
Behelich
Character
: Siber Antares, Androw Kavendish
Location
: the Hall of Two Paths
"Huh. I played with other kids using sticks as makeshift swords, and then at one time the marauding kobolds just happened to wonder onto our farm when my father was suffering from some nasty stomachache. It happened so fast, really," Siber leaned back, reminiscing. "I grabbed his sword and ran out. I suppose I should be thankful I did not puncture my own leg," he chuckled.
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