<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=205751.msg11047312#msg11047312">Quote from: Chloe Milev on 08-03-2015, 00:52:43</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><div align="center"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;">Day 47, The Arcane Detective</span></div><br/>"Well, while we did all do some things we wouldn't have normally, in your case, it might have been breaking the ice on some mutual unspoken or unknown attraction.  The fact that you still like her now means that your feelings seem to be genuine.  I think you should ask her out, I think she'd say yes.  And you can at least see how that feels for real.  A casual start would help smooth over the suddenness of last night."</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>"Yeah, that sounds great.  No sense in beating myself up and worrying about this.  I appreciate it, Kleris, thank you!"<br/><br/>During the class, Dean Lavoh produced several cups filled with various liquid substances.  "Water is a near-universal requirement for living entities to survive.  It is no coincidence that some of the earliest civilizations were built by rivers, lakes, and other large bodies of water.  The spell I'm going to teach is intended to help the caster locate the nearest body of water.  Even better, this divination is not blocked by lead like so much of its kin.  Although a signature Redhurst spell,<em>locate water</em>has actually been in use for quite some time."<br/><br/>"Like a dousing rod?" asked one student.<br/><br/>"Yes, exactly like that!  Such a material is necessary for the casting of the spell.  Many nonmagical folk thought that such an item was enough, unknowing that magic is needed to power it.  Now, I want you to try and cast the spell and guess which cup has water in it as opposed to another material."<br/><br/><em>Roll Spellcraft.  If Kleris gets 25 or better, he's the first one in the class to cast the spell correctly and pass the test.  "Congratulations!" Dean Lavoh exclaims.  "10 merit points for Ms. Merchiot!"</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;"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Locate Water (RAM)</strong></span></span><br/>Divination<br/><strong>Level:</strong> Brd 1, Clr 2, Sor/Wiz 1<br/><strong>Components:</strong> V, S, F/DF<br/><strong>Casting time: </strong>1 standard action<br/><strong>Range:</strong> Long (400 ft. + 40 ft./level)<br/><strong>Target:</strong> Circle, centered on you, with a radius of 400 ft. + 40 ft./level<br/><strong>Duration:</strong> 1 min/level<br/><strong>Save:</strong> None<br/><strong>Spell Resistance:</strong> No<br/><br/>You can sense the direction of the nearest body of water (a pool or stream of Medium size or larger) that is within range.  You can simply search for water in general, in which case you find the nearest body of water.  You can try to find a specific body of water if you have an accurate mental image of it.  If your mental image is not accurate, the spell fails.  You cannot specify a certain body of water without having first seen it firsthand (not through a divination).<br/><br/>This spell is not blocked by lead or any other metal.<br/><br/><strong>Arcane Focus:</strong> A forked tree branch cut into a Y.  You hold the top parts of the Y and the bottom part points toward the water.</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><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 47, Lillin's Dorm</span></div>He examined the painting carefully, respecting Lillin enough not to give unthoughtful automatic praise or flippant critique.  It was an amateur piece, but she was a beginning amateur.  The more important thing was her devotion to practicing her skills.  "I like it, the colors and brightness really convey the scene and emotion.  Its like the impressionistic artists I've heard about that convey feeling and sense more than a perfect <em>captured image</em>.  I think you're doing great, I can't wait to see what you can do next."  He gave her a hug and a kiss as they looked at the picture.</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>Lillin blushed a bit at Kleris' kiss.  "Thanks, I really needed that," she said softly.  "I don't know if I'll ever become a renowned artist, but as long as it makes me happy, and makes others enjoy it, that's all I really want."<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 47, evening</span></div>"Really?  Is he playing here now?"  Kleris looked across the field at the players practicing and cleaning up.  "I think Arturon is from there.  I don't think he keeps in touch with anyone, but if anyone knew how, I would think he does."</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>"That blonde prefect with the raven?  Yeah, I'll be sure to ask him later today.  Thank you for the info!"<br/><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"Yeah, that seems more natural for me.  I'm better at support and tactics than direct attack.  That seems like it could be interesting.  I'm not sure I'll ever start playing, but thanks for showing me the ropes.  And I think I'll join you for that shower now that I've gotten covered in most of the field..."  While it was tempting to think about washing the grass and dirt off each other, covered in soap and water, Kleris ducked into a private booth again to shower and maybe catch a peek at Elmira before getting dressed.</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>Elmira chose one of the open stalls, just a showerhead with a tray built into the wall holding a soap bar and shampoo.  She was joined by some other spellflag players, chatting about the game and how their respective days went.  It was a lovely sight, and again Kleris felt that rising urge to privately enjoy the scene...<br/><br/><em>Roll a DC 20 Will Save to avoid masturbating, unless you've decided that Kleris doesn't bother resisting anymore. ;)</em><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 47, Discovery and Disarming of Traps for Adventuring Wizards</span></div>[Perception 7+5=12, fail]<br/>Zull was obviously off her game, unable to concentrate on what was in front of her.  Kleris didn't have to guess very hard that his talk/accusation of Travis didn't help very much, and that they were still on the rocks.  "Um, how about I take that chisel and take a whack at this for now.  You seem distracted today.  Do you want to talk about it?"  Concentrating on the glyphs and trying not to set off a trap in his own face, he didn't quite catch whatever Zull was muttering to herself.</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>"Travis is being an idiot lately," Zull said as she handed the chisel to Kleris.  "I think he comes from a culture or something where men are in control or something, so he doesn't like the idea of someone else 'claiming' me.  The drow have a similar thing with the genders reversed, but it's bullshit either way."<br/><br/>Trap disarmed, the pair went into the next room as four large cave lizards appeared in a whiff of smoke around them.  Zull enacted a slumber hex on one of them.<br/><br/>"He's worried I'll go over to some other guy," she said as she dodged the bite of the other one and kicked it in the face.  "But with the way he's been acting lately I have half a mind to dump him!"<br/><br/>The other cave lizard tried to bite Kleris, only to fail to penetrate the protective<em>mage armor</em>cast at the beginning of the dungeon run. (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=73331)<br/><br/>Zull sent the other one to sleep in short order.<br/><br/>"But I don't know what I want!  I mean, maybe I can change his mind.  Or maybe if he really does think that way, then it might be as Edgar said and he's just a shitty boyfriend?  Either way, that doesn't mean I"m just going to forget what he said!"<br/><br/>She cast<em>burning hands</em>as the three lizards were clustered close during the battle, wiping them all out with a single stroke.  Their charred forms dissipated in that same whiff of smoke which summoned them into the dungeon.  Although it wasn't her best, thinking about Travis summoned some much-needed anger to help her through the trials.  When they came upon the final guardian, a short treant-like wood construct, Zull conjured a blade of pure ice in her hands (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/all-spells/i/icicle-dagger) and struck at its torso.<br/><br/>"Ah, that felt good!" she said with a sigh of relief as she and Kleris brought the monster low before making their way into the comfy end room.  Nobody else what here yet.  Flopping down onto a chair, her smile shined through the bits of wood and ash covering her clothes.<br/><br/>"Kleris, what do you think I should do about Travis?"<br/><br/><em>If Kleris' suggestion does not fit the below options, then do something else and I'll make a new/modified entry for Zull.</em><br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Dump Him</div><div class="spoiler_body">Zull frowns a bit.  "I don't know, I don't like the thought of losing him either.  But I do deserve a man or woman who respects me.  But you're right, Kleris, this is probably for the best."</div></div><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Forgive and forget</div><div class="spoiler_body">"Yeah, that day was hard on all of us.  He probably didn't mean what he said.  Thinking back now, he seemed confused more than anything.  All right, I'll try and patch things up and go forward.  Thank you for the advice, Kleris."</div></div><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Forgive, but try to change his view</div><div class="spoiler_body">"Everyone deserves a second chance, but still that doesn't excuse what he said about 'damaged goods.'  Maybe it's his culture, or parents, or guy friends of whatever, but he needs to realize that he can't treat me that way.  I think I'll speak with him on this later, when things settled down.  Thank you Kleris."</div></div><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Try to find out more about his feelings before deciding to dump/forgive</div><div class="spoiler_body">"Yeah, I think I was too mad at that time to really see things straight.  I shouldn't make such a decision before finding out more about why he said what he said.  Thank you Kleris, for being a moderating influence.  Sorry about earlier; I hope my cloudy mood didn't rub off on you or Rensha."</div></div><br/>At this point Andrei comes forth, standing straight and proud.  "Guess who telekinetically punched a wood golem's head clean off its shoulders?"<br/><br/>"That wasn't a golem, Andrei," Zull said.  "Our magic worked against it."<br/><br/>The vampire rolled his eyes.  "Call it whatever, but I bet I'll get high marks from Professor Murrin!"<br/><br/>"Satisfactory," the dwarf teacher said.  "All of you.  Also Zull, this might not be my place, but I'd recommend the Dean of Students for any problems you're having with your peers.  Dean Khûdzak's handled this kind of problem many times in the past."<br/><br/>"Well I think I can handle Travis myself now," Zull curtly replied.<br/><br/>"Well, five demerits if that's going to be how you respond to advice, then!"<br/><br/>Zull sighed, but did not complain.  "Sorry," she said before packing up for the next class.<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Relationship and Experience</div><div class="spoiler_body">Gain Relationship Level 4 out of 10 with Zull.  Gain 250 experience points.</div></div><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 48?</span></div>Relationship:  Kleris went to see Artaxes to see how he's holding up after the demon-tainted party.  After, he goes to Carson to see why he's helping, and if it has anything to do with that night, and probably seduce him again in any case, because he needed a distraction from that damned demon, and to prove that it was his idea and not being out-enchanted by some lust aura.<br/></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/><div align="center"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;"><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: andale mono;">Artaxes</span></span></div><br/>Artaxes was in the Gymnasium, using the opportunity to work up a healthy sweat.  He seemed rather winded lately, his stamina being more akin to a healthy human than a mighty centaur.<br/><br/>"H-hey Kleris," he says with a wave.  "How you doing?"<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Heal DC 10</div><div class="spoiler_body">Artaxes looks drained.  In fact, Kleris notices that he's panting a lot more, his eyes seem a bit blurred on close inspection, and his cheeks have a red flush.  Kleris recalls reading somewhere about the symptoms of energy draining spells, and how they match up to this.</div></div><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Knowledge (Planes) DC 13</div><div class="spoiler_body">The exhaustion, cheeks flushed red, blurred eyes.  These are all symptoms of someone who's had sex with a succubus and got some of their energy drained.</div></div><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Spellcraft DC 20</div><div class="spoiler_body">This is not normal exhaustion, but supernatural in nature.</div></div><br/><em>Kleris gains 100 experience points for each successful check.  Heal can be rolled untrained.</em><br/><br/>"It's good to see you again!  Ummm, can you accompany me to the locker room?  I have to talk to you about something private."<br/><br/><em>If Kleris brings up the discovered knowledge about succubi or the energy drain, he'll tell Kleris in private that while at the party, he saw these two "super-hot ladies" too old to be students, with bat wings and tails.  He knew they were succubi, but couldn't resist.  "I...they had their way with me, and even though I knew I was in danger it felt so good.  But then something happened, and they disappeared.  Now that I think about it, I've been a little out of whack ever, since, but I'm...too scared and embarrassed to bring it up to Father Crattus."</em><br/><br/>Regardless, Artaxes brings Kleris into the boy's locker room.  Opening the locker, he takes out some<em>captured images.</em><br/><br/>"Me and the guys, we all had some mementos of last week's party.  I was thinking of asking you to help me, you know, jerk me off while I admire them, but then I noticed something."<br/><br/>(http://i.imgur.com/hsztrkL.jpg?1)(http://i.imgur.com/FijDOXd.jpg?1)(http://i.imgur.com/nuvEUVA.jpg?1)<br/><br/>The first image was a girl Kleris did not recognize giving head to a male student.  The second was hard to make out, but after peeping on Elmira in the shower he recognized her ass.  The third image was of Zull blowing a guy.<br/><br/>"The first two I don't recognize, but after seeing the third a pang of conscience hit me.  That's your drow roommate, what's her name again?  Well, you know, now that I think about, I don't think everyone was thinking towards the future when they had fun and snapped this pictures.  By the underdepths, some may not even want these kinds of images spreading around school!"<br/><br/>Artaxes nervously pressed his index fingers today.  "But maybe some of them do, would it be wrong of me to keep those ones at least?"<br/><br/><em>If Kleris had Artaxes tell him about the succubi, he'll add this: "As to those succubi, I wouldn't be surprised if they had something to do with it!  We need to handle this delicately Kleris, we don't want any more of these images spreading around to those who don't know about them.</em><br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Relationship and Experience</div><div class="spoiler_body">Gain Relationship Level 4 with Artaxes.  Gain 250 experience points.</div></div><br/><strong>The Great Sexy Pic Hunt:</strong>Once per pay, have Kleris roll a Diplomacy check to gather information (DC 25).  On a success, he manages to track down the current owners of some pictures.  A DC 20 Diplomacy check convinces them to destroy them out of guilt once Kleris convinces them that they could be embarassing and humiliating to the girls involved.<br/><br/>This process can be repeated a second time, reducing the DC of both checks by 5.  A third time does not reduce the DC, but if successful again Kleris maanges to track down and convince the remaining guys the error of their ways.<br/><br/>A failure on the first result of any of the processes means that the boys with the pictures realize that "the girls are asking around," and will take precautionary measures to hide them better.  The DC then increases by 5.  Three failures means that they grow wise to Kleris, and no further checks can be made.<br/><br/>Alternatively, Kleris can try asking other people for aid, such as peers and/or teachers at any point on how to handle things.<br/><br/><div align="center"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;"><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: andale mono;">Carson</span></span></div><br/>Carson was in the dueling chambers in Professor Hentru's resort, long after the previous club meeting disbanded.<br/><br/>"Kleris," he says briefly as he sees him enter.<br/><br/>"So you want to know why I'm helping you?"  He casts a<em>bladed dash</em>spell; in a blur a burst of air streaks on by to the nearest training dummy, an after-image of the magus remaining in place by the time Kleris hears the sound of sword against wood.<br/><br/>"Well, for one, my thoughts have grown...conflicted about you, in more ways than one.  First off, I had always thought myself attracted to girls.  But even after knowing that, I still find myself not desiring guys.  You're an... exception to my rule, let's call it."<br/><br/>He rushes to the next training dummy, this one covered in plate armor.  With a<em>rusting grasp</em>channeled through his sword he cuts through the metal as though it were butter.<br/><br/>"Next, after I saw you take down that demon, I couldn't believe that a first-year like you could do that!  Even experienced adventuring wizards would be hard-pressed going up against such an entity!  It makes me want to win against you all the harder!  Even if I graduate from Redhurst next year, it will all be for naught if I can't...can't..."<br/><br/>He sheds some tears, but he wipes them away, hoping that Kleris did not seem them (he did).<br/><br/>"Kleris, what I'm about to tell you is very personal.  I am only telling you this because you're an honorable wizard."<br/><br/>He took a deep breath before beginning.  "Back on my home plane, there is the continent of Ansalon.  It is a godless world, the deities having left centuries ago after leaving a great cataclysm in their wake.  There are some arcanists, but for the most part they are a reclusive lot who care more about policing their own and furthering their own research.  I was the only one who possessed magical talent in my village; unfortunately I was discovered first by the Black Robes, evil wizards in league with the Dragon Empire."<br/><br/>Carson casts a<em>silent image</em>spell, conjuring the visage of a wrinkled old man clad in robes of midnight, accompanied by two dragonlike humanoids bearing serrated swords covered with their poisonous spittle.<br/><br/>"When the Dragonarmy came to Lemish, I was forced into their ranks.  There was no choice in the matter.  Apart from the elven nations and Solamnic Knights, no nation on Ansalon can stand against them; I've seen their war machine, of dragons blotting out the sky in winged shadows and flying castles raining doom upon resisting cities.  I am but one mage, I know that I cannot win against them.  But all the same I need to train and fight, to save even some people is better than none."<br/><br/>He walks up to Kleris.  "Our first two duels were a blow to me.  Here was this first-year who did not take things seriously; if I could not even bear her in mock combat, what hope do I have to save my hometown?"<br/><br/>He growled in anger.<br/><br/>"Right now Kleris, you are my greatest rival.  I cannot leave Redhurst on my quest until I figure you out!  What must I do to win a duel?  Why do I find you attractive?  Why do you have such power?  Should I help you or stand against you?  I don't know!"