<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=205751.msg11963813#msg11963813">Quote from: Chloe Milev on 07-01-2016, 02:55:53</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><div align="center"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>Day 72<br/>A Familiar Face</strong></span></div><br/>When he saw the "girl," Kleris both recognized her and tried to deny what he was seeing.  Hearing her call out his name sent his brian into a dark tunnel of panic:  what was he going to do, he had tried to pretend she was all a dream, now she's here in front of Zull and everything was going to be ruined and he'd be locked in Wizard Jail forever!<br/><br/>Elgazia made up some story, however, leaving Kleris to decide to throw himself on the grenade, or build a whole new delicate balancing act of lies on top.  "T-thats right..." he swallowed, eyes not leaving Rachel.  "Back at home, me and Rachel.  I'm so glad that you're free of all of that.  I have to say I'm pretty surprised to meet you here as well."  He kept a smile on his face to keep her happy, but wasn't sure what "going easy" meant, or when that would run out.  Just being near her and her telepathic images, however, was getting him overstimulated and holding his books over his skirt.  "But yeah, we've got to get running to class, we'll, uh, talk later...!"<br/></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/><br/><br/><hr/><br/><div align="center"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;"><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: andale mono;">Change Starts At Home</span></span></div><br/>It was good to see that some things never changed.  Dean Doil was sitting happily by a new addition to the classroom: a huge adamantine slab, anvil, and furnace, with various Dwarven iconography, of mighty warriors bearded spirits, carved into it.  Nearby was Merrix d'Cannith, who looked rather unimpressed as the students ooohed and aaahed.<br/><br/>"So, to what school of magic would one associate with industry?" Merrix asked.  "Blacksmithing, metallurgy, and all its cousins."<br/><br/>"Easy, conjuration," a first-year said without raising his hand.<br/><br/>"And yet here we're teaching in Thaumant," the Dragonmarked scion said.<br/><br/>"Don't be so hard on them," Doil said.  "It's almost a trick question."<br/><br/>Merrix continued without missing a beat.  "Now, while the act of creation is often associated with conjuration, that is more the summoning of matter.  The myriad trades of the world involve taking the material you have and shaping it into a more convenient form.  One does not need to be a mage to grasp this.  Still, the mundane forms of creation are quite useful to learn all the same..."<br/><br/>He focused on the forge.  Then it came to life; tools flew about, hammers clanging, clamps holding rods in place, shovels tossing coals into the furnace.<br/><br/>"It is through the combination of magic and industry that the towers your school occupies in Sharn exist," Merrix declared.  "Magic isn't some forbidden art to fear or keep locked away in a guarded library, but a tool to bring about prosperity, progress, and plenty.  Far from the short-sighted guardian golems many so-called archmages view as the pinnacle, House Cannith sought to spread its art to the common clay."<br/><br/>Reaching under a table, he pulled out a finely-wrought mithral sword.  "And I forged this here to show to you all.  It was crafted by but a mere cantrip, in mere days which would have taken weeks!  And you too shall learn it!"<br/><br/>"Oh, so that's what all these tools are here for," Lillin mused as she looked through her desk.<br/><br/>"For the next week, I want you to cast this spell every day on a project of your choice.  It will not turn you into a master artisan, but it will free up your time and focus, transferring some of your knowledge into the spell itself to craft what you desire.  Those who do well will be rewarded, and might get a future career path in House Cannith."<br/><br/><em>Kleris learns Animate Tools cantrip.  Once per day, counting today and up to Day 79, roll a Craft check with a +4 bonus.  Kleris needs to get at least a 20 on 3 out of 7 for a good result, and a 15 on 4 out of 7 for a satisfactory result.  Naturally, the better he does the more likely he is to catch Merrix's eye.</em><br/><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><strong>Animate Tools </strong><br/><strong>School:</strong> Transmutation; <strong>Level:</strong> Brd 0, Clr 0, Drd 0, Sor/ Wiz 0 <br/><strong>Casting Time:</strong> 10 minutes <br/><strong>Components:</strong> V, S <br/><strong>Range:</strong> Close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels) <br/><strong>Target:</strong> One tool or one set of related tools <br/><strong>Duration:</strong> 8 hours <br/><strong>Saving Throw:</strong> Will negates (harmless, object); <strong>Spell Resistance:</strong> Yes (harmless, object) <br/><br/>The spell causes a tool — or a group of tools used together to perform a task — to animate and perform a task you designate. These tools follow your directions to the best of their abilities, but can only be used for their intended purpose. This spell allows you to complete an amount of work equivalent to a single person working for eight hours. The tools use your Craft or Profession check as appropriate. The tools may aid another. There are many other common uses of this spell that require no check, such as commanding a broom to sweep the floor or a shovel to dig a trench. Only mundane tasks can be accomplished with this spell. It has no effect on crafting magic items. Under no circumstance can tools be used to attack a creature, though items can damage a structure if that is their intended purpose (such as a pick or an axe).</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/><hr/><br/>It wasn't long before next break came.  Going back to the Right Dorm's girls' section Kleris sound a new room being stocked with all the accommodations for living, and a throng of male admirers helping unpack the boxes.<br/><br/>"Thank you all so much for your help!" 'Rachel' called out to the guys.  "I'll be sure to make it up to you later!  Anyway, I need some alone time now with Kleris, to catch up on things as old friends."<br/><br/>With the use of a<em>mage hand</em>she closed the door.  Even then she kept up the disguise.<br/><br/>"Well, for once I'm glad we're not back in Allain," she said, sounding completely casual.  "This place...Sharn, is it, was not very hard for a gal like me to find somewhere to hide.  This is quite an interesting school, to be able to travel the planes and..."<br/><br/>Her train of thought was interrupted at Kleris' reaction.  "I can sense fear from you."<br/><br/>She let out a laugh.  "Although it was part of my plan, you plucked me from the Nine Hells, and rather quickly, too.  Listen, I may be a demon, but I'm not dumb.  I'm not going to try like what I did last time; a huge orgy with tentacle monsters and succubi would attract too much attention.  I think that a gig as a student here would be better, more low-profile, plus the opportunity to learn what it is you wizards do.  I can already tell there's plenty of horny guys to take advantage of, so I can subsist on vanilla sex for a time."<br/><br/>Turning around to face the mirror she started undressing in front of Kleris.  Her current form as a slender teen girl was more down to earth than the one last seen at the party, but was still sexy.  "Hmm, a lot of these uniforms are kind of boring.  Is there any variety in the selection?  Are we allowed to make changes?"<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Relationship and Experience</div><div class="spoiler_body">Gain Rivalry Level 2 with Elgazia!  Gain 100 experience points!  Gain a +2 morale (attack, damage, skills, saves, concentration) on checks against her!</div></div><br/><em>What does Kleris do?  Does he try talking more to Elgazia to learn more about her or what she's up to?  Does he tell anyone else about 'Rachel's' true nature?</em><br/><br/><hr/><br/><div align="center"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>Day 75</strong></span></div><br/><div align="center"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;"><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: andale mono;">An Invitation</span></span></div><br/>Sometime after the last class of the day (Image is Everything) Elmira and Asma approached Kleris when he was by himself.  They both giggled as they looked at him.<br/><br/>"Oh sorry, we're not laughing at you," Elmira said.  "It's just kind of embarrassing to talk about."<br/><br/>"Want me to fill her in on the details?" the tattooed mage asked with a wink.<br/><br/>"Well, since it's your idea, yeah, go for it."  Elmira was blushing now.<br/><br/>"So, umm, I know we haven't had much time to spend together and all, but I know that you're good friends with Elmira, and I did enjoy my time at Yarminda's slumber party, so I was thinking of including you in on it."<br/><br/>"Ah...at first, it was just the two of us, what Asma offered, but I asked if it would be too much to include you and all, but she said it was fine..."<br/><br/>"Oh, it's fine Elmira!  I know money's tight with you, so I wanted to treat you and Kleris to it!  Anyway, Kleris, are you familiar with...red light districts?"<br/><br/>"Asma!  You can't just leave it on that!  She'll get the wrong idea!"<br/><br/>"No no, I'm not recruiting," Asma replied with a laugh.  "Well, Sharn is home to a rather fun and classy one, Firelight.  We've got some lookers in Orsan Purl, but this city has some of the hottest guys in the Known Realms!  And don't worry, it's safe and legal, it's not a back-alley slum dive or thieves' guild operation, it's even advertised in the travel brochure!"<br/><br/>She handed a leaflet to Kleris with a dog-eared page:<br/><br/><em>Good food, high stakes, class-friendly theaters, and beautiful people<br/>We have it all in Firelight!<br/><br/><em>Burning Ring: Do you wish to watch or partake in some of the most epic and glorious duels in all of Breland?  Do you seek fame and fortune in the warrior's art, whether as a participant or a sponsor?  Then come to the Burning Ring!<br/><br/>Lucky Nines: Win big money at the Lucky Nine's casino!  Poker, blackjack, dwarf-tossing, any game of skill and chance is on the table!  Magic shows, good food, and sports too for the non-gamblers among us.<br/><br/>Savia's: Have your every fantasy fulfilled.  Clean, discreet, and beautiful, our professional courtesans will have you leaving refreshed and in good spirits.</em><br/><br/>"So, what do you think?" Elmira asked.  "You know, we can do other stuff too, but we may need to make sure we get back to Redhurst in a timely manner and all."<br/><br/></em><div align="center"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;"><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: andale mono;">Later That Night...</span></span></div><br/>So silent that she didn't even make the sound of the slightest breath, (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=84273) Elgazia made her way into the dorm of Kleris, Rensha, and Zull.  She smiled wickedly  at the sight of the three all comfy and asleep.<br/><br/><em>This is for foiling my sexy party, bitch,</em>she thought as her eyes laid upon the drow.<em>Now let's see if I can't start some drama.</em><br/><br/>Climbing up to Zull's level, she leaned over to kiss her right on the lips.  The succubus' form became immaterial, and then Zull's body had two souls.  Sliding out bed, the possessed drow took off her bra and panties to stash away, then walked out of the room naked...<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">OOC</div><div class="spoiler_body">Elgazia's Stealth and Bluff rolls (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=84272) were so high that Kleris wouldn't detect her even on a Natural 20, so I wrote her evil plan as being more or less unopposed for now.</div></div>