<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=205751.msg10249608#msg10249608">Quote from: Chloe Milev on 13-07-2014, 05:15:21</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Kleris chuckled along with him.  "That's good to hear.  'At least you're following some tradition.'  Priests and nature magic have always been a bit nebulous to me, but from what I hear its certainly effective at its purposes.  So, did you leave behind a girlfriend or broken-hearted fillies?" he grinned.</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>"I've had my fair share of admirers, both centaur and non-centaur alike, but right now I'm single.  I wouldn't be averse to changing that status, mind you.  If you want, we could go on a date of sorts, if you're okay with that.  Just get to know each other.  What about 3 days from now?"<em>(Day 37)</em><br/><br/>"Kleris, it's been fun studying with you.  Until next time."  Turning around with a swish of his tail, he made his way out of the library.  He turned around and sent a<em>prestidigitation</em>spell to Kleris in the form of a heart shape with the words "think about it" etched into it.<br/><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">The professor was enthusiastic, so Kleris felt better that she did have some interest in her class and wasn't just abusing her time for ulterior motives.  "Oh yeah, I'm pretty busy with magic classes, but I thought I'd explore what other options are available for the future.  Oh my, this book looks fantastic!  This will be very good to peruse.  I'll be sure to stop by to observe or see you with any questions."  After their meeting, Kleris excused himself and took some extra time to look around the professors' offices to feel out the area, making a note of Karnakia's office.</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>(http://i.imgur.com/zEK299r.png)<br/><br/>From a quick note Kleris noticed that all of the classrooms took place on the first floor.  Karnakia's office was in the northwest corner.  Apparently the third floor is where all of the undead are held.  From an outside perspective Kleris could tell that the walkways circling Redhurst's exterior entered into Mordant on the second floor.<br/><br/><em>Gain 300 experience points for successfully obtaining a way to get into Mordant.</em><br/><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"Well, Carson, I wasn't able to use my own spells in the duel, just the wands.  And if I had gone for enchantment, I would have been limited by their power, rather than my own expertise, and you would have an easier time resisting.  And with such limited options, I chose the two wands that would give me flexibility; conjuration just happens to be quite versatile.  And the <em>grease</em> and <em>summoned monster</em> would each let me keep away from you and attack indirectly:  your footing, your weapons, or you yourself.  So if you'd like a demonstration of my full abilities, we'll have to change the rules of our next match.  No wands, just our own magic..." he let the challenge go as already assumed.  And rigged the setup in his favor.  If the magus was allowed his full fighting ability, Kleris would be quickly outmatched.  But purely magical, Carson's weapons, armor, and strength would be meaningless.<br/>[Bluff to trick into unfavorable conditions 6+12=18]</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>"Deal," Carson said.  "One week from today for the two of us to prepare.  I'll be sure to tell Utari about this arrangement."<em>(Day 42)</em><br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Relationships and Experience</div><div class="spoiler_body">You're now at <strong>Relationship Level 2 out of 10 with Carson.</strong>  Gain 150 experience points.</div></div><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Kleris blushed a bit, both at the knowledge that people in general have heard about his inquiries--purely for intrigue!--and that he had the qualities of a lovely girl.  It was a bit flattering, though, and seeing the professor's decor, it seemed she did have some experience in the subject.  "I can see you've taken confidentiality seriously with divination and everything else.  Well, yes, I am a bit inexperienced with love, boys, and girls too..."  He felt oddly shy admitting his taste for girls, being a "girl" himself.  He nodded to the image of Professor Yarminda with the satyr.  "Was he one of your romances?  There is a boy that is quite, um, interesting, but he's also not exactly humanoid.  I was just wondering if that caused problems."<br/></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>"Yes," Yarminda answered to his question about the satyr.  "Although it rather short.  His name was Anastosios, a very talented bard back in the Fatelands.  We were good friends for the better part of a decade, and although I don't meet with him often I do keep in contact with him as a friend."<br/><br/>"Regarding your other question, there are some problems regarding anatomy of differently sized and shaped entities.  Regular sex can be hard enough between two of the same species, although there are ways around it.  Love and magic can conquer many obstacles, and don't be afraid to take things slow and communicate your intentions clearly before diving into the heat of things.  And there are many ways to pleasure a partner without penetration."<br/><br/>"Aside from that, magic can help ease the burden.  A few of the most common problems are size differences.  These can be most easily rectified with<em>enlarge and reduce person,</em>respectively.  Unfortunately these spells only work on the hominid, or humanoid species.  If your partner isn't in this category, then<em>alter self</em>cast on them can help.  It's a rather advanced spell for first years, though.<em>Grease</em>can help make for easier entry with less pain, and<em>resist energy</em>is vital for elementals, mephits, and those whose forms are more volatile.  If you have any other questions or inquiries, I'd be more than happy to help!"<br/><br/>Yarminda retrieved a book from her shelf with a<em>mage hand</em>spell.  It was titled 'Courtship & Dating.'  "A rather basic book, but it should contain enough useful advice for those new to the ways of love."<br/><br/><br/><div align="center"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;">Day 36</span></div><br/>As Kleris ventured down to the first floor of the dorm, the familiar face of Arturon was nowhere to be found.  He was at today's Introduction to Charms, but he appeared less talkative than usual.<br/><br/>"Hello Kleris," he said.  "How are you doing?"  His voice was heavy, and his prefect badge was nowhere to be seen.  Edgar remained perched at his side, but it was hard to tell with his birdish visage if his sorrow was wearing off on him.<br/><br/>"Why don't we go somewhere else for the time being?  Why not Lake Lethe next lunch?"<br/><br/>The lake was murkier that day than the last time Kleris and Zull swam in it.  It was hard to tell if that was due to the atmosphere of Midgard or the water's composition being affected by the weather.  Arturon took a bite out of a ham sandwich as he gazed upon the body of water.  He was not eating much, only taking the occasional bite at Edgar's insistence.<br/><br/>"As much as I try, that fight with Nelsa's still on my mind," he said, breaking the silence.  "My lost of prefect duties is a daily reminder of this injustice.  You probably know already that I studied at the Academic Arcana.  Before then I was just a peasant in an Allainian village, aware of sorcery and planar sciences via the distant stories of news carried by travelers.  When I first manifested the talent, I was so happy to venture to Bemmea, and the familiar bonding of Edgar brought me a friend I wouldn't trade the world for..."<br/><br/>"Aw shucks, Arturon," Edgar interrupted.<br/><br/>"But the ways of Bemmea were...harsh, at least in comparison to Redhurst.  Shortly after I signed up I was burdened with the responsibilities of my nature, and of what we lost as a people from irresponsible mages.  It isn't really talked about, but when a mage dies in Allain as a result of folly, or consumed by hubris and vendettas, it isn't really seen as a loss.  The teachers and lords would rather see a promising yet brash apprentice die than let them loose into the world with all that they had taught them."<br/><br/>Arturon cried a little before holding it back.  "I do my best.  I strive every day to not be one of those mages, but things like that, people like Nelsa, they test it all the time.  She knew, she knew that if I were to fail then I wouldn't be missed, so she sought to harm me, drive me over the edge.  At some point I looked into options: revenge, running away, giving up magic and binding it all inside with dispelling auras, moving to another school.  Then I heard about Redhurst, and I applied, and when I came here..."<br/><br/>The tears came again.  "I was happy for the first time in a long while.  I had this weight lifted off my shoulders, I could start anew, and in time grow into a place of friends who truly cared for me.  It's not just about Nelsa, or me not being a prefect anymore; that incident was all my past failures brought that.  Nelsa, I hate that bitch.  If I could I'd just..."<br/><br/>"We all know how you feel," Edgar said.  "But the best revenge is living well.  She'll fail eventually, like the host of Bemmean mages who grew too foolish, and you'll be still be here."<br/><br/>"I'm sorry for burdening you with this, Kleris, but it felt good to share this.  I hope that you understand."<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Relationship and experience</div><div class="spoiler_body">Gain <strong>Relationship Level 3 out of 10</strong> with Arturon.  Gain 150 experience points.</div></div><br/><br/><div align="center"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;">Day 37, the Arcane Detective</span></div><br/>"I have an unorthodox assignment of sorts," Professor Lavoh said.  "One that will test your abilities of perception and thinking.  I placed a series of hidden trinkets around Redhurst...all in areas you're allowed to go, of course!  They're well-hidden and will require you to use every bit of your magic and wits to find them.  Trinkets can get redeemed for merit points.  In their true form they look like blue ribbons with the Jecture symbol emblazoned upon them, although not all will immediately look this way."<br/><br/><em>For the rest of Kleris' stay at Redhurst, there are trinkets hidden about the place.  Every so often you can declare your desire for Kleris to look for trinkets, or have him stumble upon them as the result of actions.</em><br/><br/><br/>If Kleris accepted Artaxes' date offer, he'll find him waiting outside the Right Dorm after their third class today, a red rose in hand.  "I believe that it's proper to grant a dead plant as an offering for these situations," he said, giving the flower to Kleris.  "I have a few ideas of what we can do; the Ram's Head Inn has some fine meals for us to enjoy.  We could play some games, or take you on a tour of wherever you want to go, maybe some sightseeing in this new land?"<br/><br/>Just then, Artaxes' head rose up as he got an idea.  "Ooh, and one other thing!  It's also traditional for Redhurst students to camp out in the woods on the southwest side of the Academy after their first detention.  It was originally a punishment to put them in uncomfortable yet safe surroundings, but now the place is a lot more pleasant and full of beautiful flora.  Don't worry, I'll be here to protect you."<br/><br/><em>Kleris has enough time to do any of these things except for sightseeing in Allain (and might require a teacher's escort, not the most romantic of forays).  If Kleris has any of his own fun ideas to try out, Artaxes will be happy to oblige!</em>