<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=205751.msg10177200#msg10177200">Quote from: Chloe Milev on 27-06-2014, 06:39:27</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><br/>"Oh, yeah, I never thought about it, but yeah, that's fine.  I guess this started pretty casually, I can't fault you for being with others too," he smiled, feeling a twinge of unjustified jealously.  But she just casually brought him to her room to be sex-friends, of course she would have others.  After a moment's digestion, he was at peace with that; their friendship was valid, and this extra wasn't diminished or contaminated by others.</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>"Thank you, Kleris!" she said before kissing him on the lips.  Her hand grabbed his member, slowly guiding him between her legs and to paradise.  "So, why don't we get back to what we were doing?"<br/><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Kleris had stood by Elmira during her confrontation, not needing to say anything; as a supportive presence, Elmira seemed to have the strength to say what was on her mind and decide for herself what to do.  "It's okay, relationships can bring out odd emotions.  There are good and bad things all getting conflated, and you'll just need some time to work it all out.  Meanwhile, we can see about a job at the shop or another internship on campus..."</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>"I was thinking of helping out at the store," Elmira said.  "Hmm, I'm pretty good with air magic, perhaps I should try out for broomstick practice?  I could earn a living as a flying delivery service, that's sure to make me some money!"<br/><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><div align="center"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;">Day 30</span></div>"A flat world physically ringed by a dragon?  I can't even begin to imagine the geographic or geologic implications of that, let alone seeing what a whole magocracy is like.  This is going to be interesting on many fronts.<br/></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/><br/>"Allain is...different than what you'd imagine," Arturon said.  "I should know, I grew up there."<br/><br/><br/>Dean Khûdzak cast a spell to magnify his voice.  "For those of you new to Allain, there are some things you must keep in mind.  The world of Midgard is rich in ley lines, veins of magic energy coursing through the planet.  The magocracy of Allain is located on a particularly large crossroads, which is what helps the whole of Redhurst travel here in the first place.  You might feel a surge of arcane might during your stay here, but be careful, for the energy can run awry if used improperly.  To that end we invited... First Primarch Arisad...as a temporary teacher to inform you of the mage lines and their proper maintenance."<br/><br/>"Why did Dean pause at the name?" Zull asked Arturon.<br/><br/>"High-ranking mages in Allain's government each bear a title of their own making, and must be referred to as such in all formal matters."<br/><br/><br/>"Secondly," Khûdzak continued, "be aware that Allain's ways towards magic aren't like those of most magocracies.  Centuries ago this region was the height of human culture and dominance in Midgard, but the machinations of mage-lords left the land devastated, possibly permanently.  In their moment of desperation the nations summoned unfathomable entities from beyond the planes to turn the tide of war.  In a span of mere months millions lay dead, transformed, fields and water seeded with aberrant life."<br/><br/>Arturon grew visibly uncomfortable at this part of the speech; he pulled his hood over so that his eyes could not seen, his face looking towards the ground.<br/><br/>"Eventually the surviving conclaves cast time-stopping spells on the greatest of the monsters, slowing their movement millions of times in magnitude.  Of the magocracies, only Allain was left intact.  This history is a daily reminder as long as these Great Old Ones remain as permanent landmarks, and the life they spawned.  So be wary of casting your spells around those not trained in the arcane arts.  Mages rule the government, but the people like to think that the spellcasters are all the 'right' people in charge, that they only use their magic when it is just, or when they must.  The idea of a wizard throwing about magic for daily chores or mere entertainment is not illegal, but it dispels this mask of security.  It was the hubris and warmongering of mages who brought the land low, they do not want to see these mistakes repeated.  In short, when you work your magic, do it responsibly and with purpose."<br/><br/>"Thirdly, and finally, be wary of bargains in the shops and traveling the city streets without supervision.  Many vendors of magic items demand things other than gold, things which might seem inconsequential but have great power over your being.  The memory of the scent of your mother, the ability to feel the sensation of warm grass upon bare feet, comprise more about yourself than you think.  Additionally, generations of accumulated pacts, martial codes, constitutions, and ordinances results in a mountain of arbitrary laws.  Officials make a habit of extorting foreigners for violation of one of these obscure rules, and many Allainian lawyers make a living just off of representing and prosecuting people over things as silly as 'it is illegal to drink a curative potion in the gray light of dusk or dawn,' or using palindromes in common speech.  Fortunately you'll be staying at Redhurst for the duration of your stay, but these are things to keep in mind."<br/><br/><br/>The students were dismissed, and although it was quickening to night-time, the fact that it was morning minutes ago meant that the students had several hours of free time, but classes would resume the following day.  It was encouraged for Redhurst residents to get used to the "current time" of their plane, even if it meant taking holding meals and bedtime at inordinate hours.<br/><br/>"At first it seems fun, but when you go through it every month it begins to kind of suck," Zull said.<br/><br/>"Hey, at least we get several hours to do what we want!" Andrei said.  "How about we host a Planar Party over in the dorms?  Celebrating the departure from the old world to new beginnings?"<br/><br/>"Is that a real thing, or something you just made up?" Rensha asked.<br/><br/>"Does it matter?  It would be a waste<em>not</em>to use this excuse to have some fun!  Even Arturon can agree with me on that!"<br/><br/>"Certainly; it has been awhile since I came home."<br/><br/>The vampire put his shoulders around Zull and Arturon.  "So, Kleris, Rensha, Edgar.  You in?"<br/><br/><div align="center"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;">Day 31</span></div><br/>The early hours were very animated.  From outside the dorm's windows Rensha spotted an arrival of newcomers to Redhurst.  It looked like a royal honor guard of some sort; armor-clad figures escorting a regally-garbed figure.  Headmaster Andarlin was there, and personally greeted the figure.<br/><br/>"Who's that?" Zull asked.<br/><br/>"That's First Primach Arisad," Arturon said.  "I did not expect him to come this early."  Sweat trembled on his forehead.  "You know, we need to make sure that we give off the best impression.  He is one of the most powerful mages of Allain!"<br/><br/>Turning back to face the partying students, he gulped nervously, hands shaking.  "Everyone, party's over until Arisad leaves!" he said unexpectedly.  "I'm sorry, but this matters more than you know."<br/><br/>Arturon was met with a cold glare, as though daring him to try and enforce his order.<br/><br/>"Yeah, and who's stopping us?" one of the boys threatened.<br/><br/><em>Kleris can try dissolving hostilities with a Diplomacy check.</em><br/><br/><br/><div align="center"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;">The Arcane Detective</span></div><br/>"Good evening, everyone!" Assistant Dean Lavoh exclaimed upon the sunlit podium for this morning's class.  "As always, I help you strive to see the meaning in all things.  It was only a few hours ago that the campus left for the plane of Midgard.  It is much like other Material Planes; breathable air, diverse biomes of land and sea, gravity which pulls towards the surface, and several layers of below our feet, but it is a different world.  Sometimes it is necessary to glean wisdom from the natives, for they are the ones who lived their whole lives in this world.  To that end, I present to you First Primarch Arisad of the Ninemage Council!"<br/><br/>A tiefling clad in regal robes and various arcane charms strutted into the school, escorted by a menacing-looking pair of golems at his side.  His face of stern features wore the trials of age upon it, and a casting of<em>detect magic</em>lit his form up with dozens of active spells and items affecting his person, several commonly known (<em>protection from evil, shield other, fox's cunning, etc)</em>and several unknown to Kleris.<br/><br/>(http://i.imgur.com/N6qrfvT.jpg?1)<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Knowledge Arcana DC 20</div><div class="spoiler_body">The golem bodyguards are Shield Guardians, constructs designated with the task of protecting their master from all forms of harm and hostilities.</div></div><br/>"Welcome, welcome, fledgling arcanists," Arisad said.  "And my greatest respects to Headmaster Andarlin for permitting me to pass on my knowledge to the next generation of spellcasters.  I am one of the nine ruling governors of the Magocracy of Allain, entrusted with the welfare of all her citizens.  Although my duties are numerous, I can take a fraction out of my time for the next month in serving as a teacher of sorts to you all, as well as showing you the culture and lore of our fair land."<br/><br/>Arisad snapped his fingers, causing a full-sized spellbook to manifest in his hand.  "Your teacher here informed me that this lesson involves making the most out of the knowledge you gain from the magic you use.  The fact that this class is filled to the brim shows that you are a cut above the common wizard lusting for power.  For this course, I want you to unleash the divinatory spells at your disposal, feel around you, take everything in!"<br/><br/>He stood silent for a moment, allowing the class to cast their respective planned<em>detection</em>spells.<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Detect Magic</div><div class="spoiler_body">Detecting the various bits of magic in the air was like a gourmand sampling a palette.  Kleris grew used to the auras of Redhurst and its people, but this time he could sense an additional ingredient added into the mix.  It wasn't a singular aura or school, but something more...whole, encapsulating the world around him.</div></div><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Detect Expertise</div><div class="spoiler_body">Arisad is a Conjurer.  There's something powerful about him.  You've met many mages of no small talent at Redhurst, but you feel as if Arisad makes magic bend to him, rather than observing proper rituals and hoping they work their desired effects.</div></div><br/>"Now, class, can anyone tell me how things are different?"<br/><br/>"The time," one student said.<br/><br/>Arisad laughed.  "Oh, time is always in motion, you don't need magic to discern that.  Or perhaps you meant in comparison to your original plane."  He frowned.  "I expected better answers than this."<br/><br/>"Do not be so harsh," Lavoh said.  "For they're only apprentices."<br/><br/>Arisad turned to her, a look of shock on his face as though the teacher said something insane.  He did not say anything, merely turning back.<br/><br/>"Now, can anybody tell me anything less obvious?"<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Spellcraft DC 20</div><div class="spoiler_body">There's a "flow" of magic running through the school, originating from an external source.  If Kleris points this out, Arisad will be pleased.  "Very good!  That is you feeling the ley lines of Midgard coursing through the land!  Now, I believe the granting of merit points are in order as is standard here, Professor Lavoh?"  <em>Earn 5 merit points.</em></div></div><br/>"Now," Arisad continued, "as you know your superiors informed you of the most pertinent information concerning Midgard and Allain, the ley lines in particular.  Ley lines are the scales of the dragon-god Veles, the bones of the world, the blood that makes Midgard live and makes its magic strong.  They are invisible rivers of power, the connecting elements of fey roads and ancient wards, as well as the spells of liches and the living.  With them, the elves forged their first empire, protected Allain from the Great Old Ones, focused the powers of breakthrough magical research, and burned even the mightiest of mages who drew upon more power than they could handle."<br/><br/>As he finished his speech, Kleris and the rest of the class could feel a noticeable presence of magic flowing through the air around them and the ground beneath them.<br/><br/>"See, now you are aware.  Most cannot feel the presence, but Allain is fortunate enough to be located on a particular rich network of veins.  Go on, try and draw upon its power."<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Spellcraft</div><div class="spoiler_body">DC 20: Kleris manages to snag a bit of the ley line, but it comes out of his grasp before he can manipulate it.<br/><br/>DC 25: Kleris grabs a bit of power, and can use it to cast a single spell of his choice without using up the spell slot.<br/><br/>DC 30: Kleris gains an unexpectedly large amount of magical energy, which emits from his being as a bright white glow.  He can cast a single spell of his choice without using up the spell slot, and/or a single metamagic effect which modifies the spell level by 1 or less.  He cannot contain the energy, he <em>must</em> cast a spell.<br/><br/>But just as he's about to, Arisad takes note and flings a <em>dispel magic</em> at Kleris.  Afterwards he is dazed for 2 rounds as the raw energy overwhelms his senses.<br/><br/>"Impressive!" Arisad exclaims if you got this last result.  "You got overwhelmed, but when you held that power in your hands, for just a bit, <em>that</em> is what ley lines can do!"</div></div><br/><br/>The remainder of the class had Arisad teaching about ley lines.<br/><br/><em>For the duration of Redhurst's stay in Midgard, Kleris can try tapping into the ley lines at specific points.  Normally they'd require a feat to use, but I'll provide my own rules for them later.</em><br/><br/><br/><div align="center"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;">Kleris, Rensha, and Zull's Dorm</span></div><br/>While Kleris is traveling back to his dorm for some errand or item to retrieve, he walks in on Rensha rummaging through a dresser.<br/><br/>"Oh, Kleris!" she said as she jumped in shock.  "I-I was cleaning clothes with<em>prestidigitation!</em>"  One of Zull's blue dresses was in her hands, along with some other articles of clothing hanging out from the dresser.<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Sense Motive DC 10</div><div class="spoiler_body">You don't think she's been cleaning clothes...</div></div><br/>Down the hallway Zull's voice could be heard.<br/><br/>"Oh no, she's coming!  Quick, help me tidy up!"<br/><br/>Unable to neatly put everything back in, Rensha left a bit of the dress sticking out as she dove under one of the beds, grabbing Kleris to follow her.  Now the two of them were huddled in the darkness of the bed, Kleris' back to her front.  He could see Zull's feet enter the room, along with a second pair of fair-skinned legs and a decidedly male voice.<br/><br/>"So," Zull asked.  "You wanna see it?"<br/><br/>"Oh you know I do, baby," the boy said as he leaned closer to Zull.  The drow's feet stood on her toes as she embraced him.<br/><br/>"Do... do you think...?"  Rensha held her mouth shut, but the heavy exhalations from her nostrils breathed down Kleris' neck.<br/><br/>After a minute of kissing, Zull's panties dropped to the floor, along with her bra and the rest of her robes, and his afterwards.  Their legs lifted up off of the ground as they climbed onto the bed, Rensha's bed, directly above her and Kleris.<br/><br/>The sound of kissing, moans, and the telltale sag in the bed left no imagination as to what was occurring directly above them.<br/><br/>"Uh, yeah, that's it!"  Zull panted in pleasure.  "Pound me hard, Travis!"<br/><br/>Travis' rapid slams shook the bed as the curvature sagged up and down in rhythm, just barely touching Kleris and Rensha before going back up.  Rensha's grasp upon Kleris was getting tight.  Was she aroused, embarrassed, angry even at Zull for using<em>her</em>bed to conduct her dirty business?<br/><br/>For seven long minutes Zull and her partner continued onwards, eventually stopping the missionary fucking to engage in other erotic activities Kleris could only imagine.  The phantom sounds of moans, kisses, and cries of passion could easily be anything from fellatio to mutual masturbation to doggy-style and other positions.<br/><br/>"Ah, ah, I'm going to cum!" Travis moaned.<br/><br/>"Uh, please, cum inside me!  Fill my pussy with yourself!"<br/><br/>The pair cried out in orgasm as the bed shook with force before growing calm as they spent the last of their energy, and then silence.  The two had fallen asleep.<br/><br/><em>Roll a Stealth check (DC9) to emerge from under the bed and avoid waking Zull.</em>(https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=60385)<br/><br/><br/><br/><div align="center"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;">Day 32, Introduction to Charms</span></div><br/><br/>Class seemed much busier at Nammor than usual.  Hentru was calling in students from Ignes to design the best illusions, and even roped in Kleris to do some<em>silent images</em>as well.  And a few folks from Thamaunt were manipulating the fountain's waters as well.<br/><br/>"Redhurst is no stranger to royalty," Hentru began, "but first impressions are everything!  What if First Primarch Arisad were to venture in here and see the school in such drab condition?"<br/><br/>It seemed that just as much time was spent preparing for a possible visit from the mage-lord as teaching class itself.<br/><br/>"Okay, today's lesson is the<em>ignore</em>charm.  Although distractions are primarily the realm of illusion, this enchantment spell dulls the target's perceptions so that you can more easily pass them unawares.  Best part of all, it requires no verbal or somatic gestures, only a cotton and blindfold on your person as material components!"<br/><br/>Hentru conjured a blinking tiny red ball of light into the air.  "Now, class, I want you to concentrate as hard as you can on this ball and its movements.  The student opposite you will cast the spell on you at a time of their choosing, with no signal that they're doing so."<br/><br/>The student opposite Kleris was a centaur.  He had seen him around before, but he always remained near the top of the stairs in class due to his quadrupedal form.  He had one arm, the other wrapped in bandages indicative of some past injury.  He was well-built, at least what Kleris could tell from the top half.  His shirtless chest was lean yet muscular, and he had his sleek long black hair tied in back:<br/><br/>(http://i.imgur.com/A68rFpl.jpg?1)<br/><br/>"Looks like this is the first time we come face to face, sweetie," he said to Kleris.  "My name is Artaxes.  It looks like it's my job to distract you, although I can easily manage that on most girls without any magic."<br/><br/>He gave a wink before class started.<br/><br/><em>Roll a Will Save (DC 14), and then roll a Perception check (DC 12).  If you fail the Will save, you suffer a -5 penalty on your Perception check.</em><br/><br/><br/>Most of the students had an easy enough time tracking the ball as it flitted from place to place, ducking behind obstacle before reappearing on the other side, but a lot managed to lose it later on.<br/><br/>"Excellent," Hentru said.  "It looks like your spells demonstrate a reduction in the target's tracking capabilities!  Alright, now I want you all to switch rolls now.<br/><br/>"Alright, honey, it's your turn to cast a spell on me.<br/><br/><br/>Artaxes makes the Will save exactly. (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=60384)<br/><br/><br/>Arisad arrived just as class ended, golems in tow.  "Interesting," he mused.  "The<em>ignore</em>charm's not the most orthodox spell, although it's good to research the less obvious spells from time to time."<br/><br/>"Ah, it is good to meet you, First Primarch Arisad!"  Hentru bowed before him.  "I am Prince Hentru of the Emerald Sultanate, and Assistant Dean at the Nammor School of Enchantment."<br/><br/>"And a fair day to you, too, Prince Hentru.  I take it you teach at Redhurst year-round?"<br/><br/>"Indeed I do.  I'm always happy to show inquiring minds the knowledge I accumulated."<br/><br/>"But surely your country needs you.  I don't believe that you're going to be doing this forever."<br/><br/>"Nothing is eternal in life," Hentru replied.  "And as I recall, aren't you temporarily teaching classes about the ley lines of this plane?"<br/><br/>"Of course, but I travel back to Bemmea every night to attend to matters of state.  I do not know how they do things in the Sultanate, but months of leisure time away from the government would cause an uproar here in Allain."<br/><br/>"It is most certainly<em>not</em>leisure time," Hentru said coldly.  "And I don't need to be physically present in my country to attend to its affairs."<br/><br/>The class was watching as the two nobles stared at each other, not exchanging words yet sizing each other up.  Arturon and many others regarded the spectacle with trepidation, although a few (including Artaxes) watched with barely-concealed desire to see two powerful wizards duke it out.<br/><br/>"It was but an observation, Prince Hentru," Arisad said.  "I did not mean to offend.  I must be elsewhere now."<br/><br/>Hentru stomped off into Nammor as soon as Arisad left.<br/><br/>"Wow, I've never seen Dean Hentru this mad before," Artaxes said.<br/><br/><em>Learn Ignore.</em><br/><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: georgia;"><strong>Ignore</strong></span><br/><strong>School:</strong> Enchantment (Charm) [Mind-Affecting, Psionic];<br/><strong>Level:</strong> Drd 1, Rgr 1, Sor/Wiz 1<br/><strong>Casting Time: </strong>1 standard action<br/><strong>Components:</strong> M (cotton and a blindfold)<br/><strong>Range:</strong> Close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels)<br/><strong>Target:</strong> One creature<br/><strong>Duration:</strong> 1 round/level<br/><strong>Saving Throw:</strong> Will negates; <strong>Spell Resistance:</strong> Yes<br/>You magically distract a creature causing it to suffer a –5 penalty to Perception checks. Even if the subject fails the save, it does not know it has been the subject of a spell effect.</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Relationship</div><div class="spoiler_body">Gain <strong>Relationship Level 1 out of 10</strong> with Artaxes.  Gain 100 experience points.</div></div>