<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=205751.msg10158004#msg10158004">Quote from: Chloe Milev on 23-06-2014, 05:54:10</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"Wow, I think I've heard of that.  That's amazing, it's like double-majoring.  I can't imagine trying to use divine magic, at the same time even.  No wonder you're a prefect.  Well, I was raised by my mom, and she wanted me to have more in life than she could do alone.  She's met a lot of wizards and got me references to attend Redhurst.  But also," lowering his voice as if his mother might hear, "my dad was an adventurer and I want to learn what he did and find out where he disappeared.  I want to go on at least that one adventure myself when I graduate."</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>"Heh, it's definitely not easy juggling one's divine relationship, arcane study, and keeping order among my peers.  All that work teaches you to learn how appreciate what little free time you have.  Anyway, you know Arturon?  He's been trying to get me and some others to join the Dueling Club.  I personally think that if it ever comes down to students fighting then it's time for the teachers to step in, but he thinks that I'd be a good judge of matches.  Also helps them settle grudges in a controlled environment, so it cuts down on my work, heh."<br/><br/>"I need to get ready for my next class.  Ta-ta for now!"<br/><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"That, that was.  Wow.  That's amazing.  More than I ever expected or hoped for.  I'd like to try more, let's see..."  Grinning at Rensha, he skipped up to hug her neck and pull himself up to her face.  Knowing she was a bit unsure of it, he paused with a smile.  "I'd like to kiss you, Rensha.  Would that be nice?"  He stroked her mowhawk, clinging himself off the ground.</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>"O...okay.  You are quite pretty yourself."  She locked lips with Kleris; the kiss was slow, but over time her enthusiasm grew, bringing her more into the mood.<br/><br/>"That was nice," she said, blushing.  "But that was just a kiss...for now.  I was just curious, that's all!"<br/><br/>"You're so cute when you're embarrassed!" Zull cheered.<br/><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><div align="center">Day 10, right dorm</div><br/>"I'm glad I could help, at least help you feel better about it.  You can't be expected to stop him, he's the one being inappropriate.  I can see how it might be nice, but you don't want to be beholden to a lover.  I'd be glad to go with you, we'll do it together."</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>"Thank you Kleris.  We're going to meet again near the end of the month, so that time would be perfect for you to come along."<br/><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Kleris had some valuable magical components, but didn't think anyone would directly trade for them.  He tried to see if he could find a wine or other delicacy of the Emerald Sultanate, and then see if he could trade some service for it.  Maybe the shopkeep might need some things <em>mended</em>, making a large volume of cheaper beer, or maybe a case of <em>snowballs</em><br/>[Diplomacy 16+12=28]</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>Even though Redhurst was in Tolkur, it traveled the planes frequently, and as such the citizens relished the opportunity for an apprentice wizard to help them out.  Kleris' minor spells helped some shopkeeps save a lot of hours worth of labor, and were more than willing to grant him a suitable gift "for his magic party."<br/><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><div align="center">Jecture School of Divination, I Know What You're Thinking class</div>"If you know what someone is thinking, you know what they want.  You can avoid your enemy, and stop their plans.  Or help others that might not be able to tell you."</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>"Interesting," Yarminda mused.  "Most first years give only one or neither of such an answer.  The former has been answered by more vengeful-minded pupils, whereas the latter is a desire for altruism.  I can tell that revenge does not drive you."<br/><br/><em>Gain 5 merit points.</em><br/><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><div align="center">Dinner with Hentru</div><br/>"This is all so good!  I've never even seen some of these fruits, but it's all delicious."  One bite was a bit too spicy, however, and he had to get a spoon of yogurt to stop crying.<br/>Kleris could believe it, he looked like he worked out a lot, even now as an arcane professor.  "This is my friend Rensha, I'll let her do the rest.  But we did manage to find a small gift to bring to the feast.  I hope this is alright, the importer said it was an exotic treat..."  He took out a small parcel, unwrapping it to reveal a roasted and spiced snake coiled around a stick.  The head was still attached, its mouth open with menacing fangs, a part of the presentation he was assured.  It had been cooked in a sauce of mustard seed, dragon peppers, and, he was told, a drop of snake venom.<br/>Kleris nodded to Hentru, "I'll give it to her the next time I see her.  Thank you for the dueling chamber, and the dinner, it was very excellent."<br/><br/>Outside with Rensha, he looked at the note under a light.  "You know, I heard that Professor Hentru has a crush on Professor Narataki.  I'm a little curious about the "school business" he has to tell her..."  He figured he could peek inside and <em>mend</em> the seal after, but with a magic user, one was never sure.  Looking around, he examined it for any magic protecting it or otherwise being triggered by opening.  If there wasn't any magic, and Rensha didn't fuss too much, he'd gently slice it open, look the note over with a guilty pleasure, and <em>mend</em> it back good as new for delivery.</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>Hentru appreciated the gift.  "Ah, the Serpent's Delight.  I never expected to see this in Tolkur.  The 'venom' inside is but a mild hallucinogen.  Dangerous venom would get the baker run out of town.  Even without the drug it's quite a delicious treat.  Thank you for this, Kleris; I'll be sure to savor it."<br/><br/>Hentru's letter had no visible magical protections.  "Then if it is a crush, it's still a breach of trust," Rensha protested as she grabbed Kleris' hand.  "Or it might be a test on his part.  Romance is...it should be private if the loved ones wish it so.  Just trust me on this."<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">If Kleris reads the note anyway</div><div class="spoiler_body"><em>To Madam Narataki, the Beautiful Jade of Tyoko,<br/><br/>I know we might have had our differences in the past, but I wish to end things on a positive note.  I apologize for my earlier attentions, for the marriage traditions among the Sultanate are based upon alliances between noble houses.  Although I'm aware of the privileges and duties, there are times where I feel that true love will not be afforded to me, and I tend to jump at opportunities which prove otherwise.  I figured that you might understand my plight, and had no intentions of offending you.<br/><br/>I speak to you not as a suitor, or a teacher, but as a man of honor.  If there is a way to make things up to you, to restore your standing, then I'll do my best to rectify the situation.<br/><br/>Yours truly,<br/><br/>Prince Hentru of the Emerald Sultanate</em><br/><br/>"Kleris..." Rensha said.  "This is not what you thought.  We...we need to deliver it anyway."</div></div><br/>Professor Narataki, clad in the kimono common to women of her homeland, accepted the letter gracefully.  "Oh that Hentru, maintaining his grace even in defeat," she said as she read it.<br/><br/>Either way, Hentru granted them access to his private quarters for the Dueling Club.<br/><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><div align="center">Day 12</div><br/><div align="center"><strong>Lillin</strong></div>Kleris giggled, wriggling in Lillin's arms, "Shush, you!  Stop, mm, seducing me in the cafeteria.  Take me somewhere private and you can, um, tail me however you want..."  He wasn't sure what she had in mind, but everything she did was so sensual and made his body twitch with desire, he was sure a whole new limb would lead to something exciting.</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>Lillin took Kleris to her room and stripped down.  An assortment of erotic artwork was on full display on the walls.  Bathing elven beauties, curly-haired sorceresses of the sun-swept southern lands, topless harpies fluttering around an equally nude and visibly excited man, lithe and lean young men wrestling naked in a colosseum...it was almost too much to take in.<br/><br/>Lillin's tail wrapped around Kleris' cock; it was coated in kind of lubricant.  She began rubbing her hands ran up his back and around to his chest.  "Variety is truly the spice of life, is it not?" she asked, kissing his neck.<br/><br/>They made love on her bed, this time engaged in a long, passionate make-out session that left Lillin breathless.  Her tail stimulated Kleris' anus as he mounted her on top, teasing before fully penetrating him.<br/><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><div align="center"><strong>Redhurst Dramatic Club</strong></div><br/>"You need a lead actor?  Gods, I don't know who would do that who isn't already involved in the show.  Um, if you want, I could give it a try?  I've been watching things from back stage, I think I remember her cues.  Just let me memorize the lines and I'll rehearse it."  Around his studies, Kleris concentrated on memorizing the script, practicing saying it out loud to get into character and become more naturalistic.</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>Kleris was not a trained virtuoso, but his sheer intellect helped him memorize the script from front to back.  Now all he needed to conquer was acting and stage fright!<br/><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><div align="center">Day 13</div><br/><strong>Relationship:</strong> He'd been to classes and dinner with Rensha, even kissed a bit one drunken night, but Kleris felt like he still didn't know her very well.  He asked her if she wanted to hang out one day, maybe show him her swordplay practice, talk about the dueling club, and trade stories from home.  He had to admit he still smiled thinking back to that night together with Zull, and wondered if more could come of it.</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>Rensha felt like hanging out in the Redhurst Museum.  The place was awash in the history of magic, from a display of the first<em>Ring of Invisibility</em>invented by their very own Jecture, architectural samples of the fallen cities of Netheril form the plane of Toril, to the collected writings of Norvisa, the first sapient golem.  "Humans, elves, gnomes, and even genies!" Rensha said.  "But very few examples of orcish magic.  I know that the Bonesplitters are an exception, but it's still weird to notice.  I'm kind of jealous of those elves; they seem to get an easy break in life."<br/><br/>Rensha yawned, and absentmindedly she put her arm around Kleris.  Upon realizing this she quickly withdrew it.  "Oh, sorry!" she squealed.  "I-ummm, I wasn't trying to make a move or anything!  Although, that does bring me back to that night..."<br/><br/>"Kleris, you were my first.  Kiss, that is!  I was just trying to make myself look 'experienced' in front of Zull.  It was a very nice kiss.  But we were all drunk, and I wanted to know if it was just a fling, or you really do like girls?  I'm just asking, out of curiosity."<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Sense Motive DC 8</div><div class="spoiler_body">Rensha's trying to see if you have feelings for here, but is trying to avoid giving off that vibe.</div></div><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Sense Motive DC 13</div><div class="spoiler_body">Rensha might be interested in dating you, although she's too shy to come out and say it.</div></div><br/><strong>If you say yes to liking girls:</strong>"Heh, I guess that's something we both have in common.  Back among the Bonesplitters thery frown on same-sex relationships, insisting that men and women must ensure the survival of the clan.  They tolerate such feelings as an 'adolescent phase,' but it can still feel restricting; to be married to someone when you have your heart set on another."<br/><br/>"So, Zull talked to me about another thing, before we all gotten drunk.  Self-defense spells.  I'll be more than happy to show you the basics whenever you have some free time, or have an opening in your study circle."<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 2 out of 10</strong> with Rensha.  Gain 100 experience points.</div></div><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><div align="center">Day 14</div><br/><div align="center">Thaumant School, Change Starts at Home</div><br/>Reading the scroll carefully, he worked slowly to make sure he didn't mess up and fall.  Though he wouldn't get hurt, it would be terrifying or embarrassing to suddenly lose his grip.  It didn't matter much anyway, when he started climbing up behind the others, a few got in the way or even kicked and threw snowballs to distract him, leaving him to pause and cling close to the wall.  By the time he reached the upper reaches of the tower, most of the flags had already been picked clean, and he wasn't about to fight anyone over the last, most valuable remaining at the top.  Determined to get something, however, he would slip them up with some <em>grease</em> and <em>sleep</em> spells, hopefully knocking them off to gently float back down.<br/></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/><br/>Kleris was the first student to get his<em>Spider Climb</em>spell off, but the more athletic students (Andrei and Rensha in particular) eclipsed his progress.  His creative use of<em>grease</em>and<em>sleep</em>knocked more students off than the less imaginative attempts of physical force, which surprisingly earned him more than a few flags.  Students gently fell past him as he climbed, and some refused to move at all once they looked down and realized how high up they were.<br/><br/>Upon passing one of the windows next to a flag, he could see a Necromancy class going on, by Dean Karnakia.  Wispy trails of spirits circled around one student with horns (much like Lillin's, except bigger).  Her body swayed in rhythmic motions as ghosts rose up out of the floor.<br/><br/>(http://i.imgur.com/NRfczM4.jpg?1)<br/><br/>With an emotionless stare, Karnakia's gaze locked with Kleris'.  "Continue with your class, Ms. Merchiot," she finally said before returning to her own.<br/><br/><br/>Rensha unsurprisingly ended up in 1st place, but Lillin and Andrei were both far behind.<br/><br/><br/>"You did very well," Dean Doil said to her and the others in 2nd and 3rd place.  "For your performance, you'll each receive this minor medallion.  It can emit a short radius of<em>light</em>with the proper command word."<br/><br/><em>Learn the Spider Climb spell.  Earn 5 merits.</em><br/><br/><br/><div align="center"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;">Day 16</span></div><br/>Zull offers to teach you the<em>Pants</em>spell from earlier.  "Now, keep in mind to only use it on someone who<em>really</em>deserves it," she cautioned.<br/><br/><div align="center"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;">Day 19</span></div><br/>Lillin needs you to help her with some "homework."  She wants to apply some minor spells in the bedroom, ranging from<em>grease</em>to<em>capture image</em>(to give you some nude pics of herself).  Upon hearing about your<em>Share Sensation</em>spell, she's very eager to try it out.  Kleris learns the many pleasures of the female body in more ways than one...<br/><br/><br/><div align="center"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;">Day 20</span></div><br/>Helping Hand: Clean out the stables, assist the cooks in the cafeteria, help manage the school store, or a similar activity.  This can be a comfortable way to earn some money.  Roll a Profession check.  The result is the amount of gold pieces earned for helping out; alternatively you can triple the value if you choose to accept it in the form of material components and other school supplies.<br/><br/>Relationship: Hang out with a friend, be they a student or teacher.  You might be able to further a Relationship Level with them by helping them out with some task.<br/><br/>Relax: Catch up on sleep, tour the campus, enjoy life.  Your mind is at ease, stress gone.  The next roll that you make, you can re-roll and take the better result.<br/><br/>Study: By sequestering yourself in the Redhurst Library of the Arcane, you can opt to learn a 0 or 1st level Wizard spell you do not know.  Alternatively you can pick Study twice and learn a 2nd level spell.<br/><br/><br/><div align="center"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;">Day 21</span></div><br/><br/><br/><div align="center">Redhurst Dueling Club (URL Link!) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JR1HefOcghA)</div><br/><br/>Held in Hentru's island resort, the club was filled with a medium-sized number of students.  Kleris could spot Rensha, Arturon, Utari, and Andrei among their number, plus a new student that he did not recognize:<br/><br/>(http://i.imgur.com/oBG83DQ.jpg)<br/><br/>"Alright!" Utari exclaimed.  "Thus begins the first official meeting of the Redhurst Dueling Club!  Today's courses will cover the basics and proper conduct of matches, as well as instructional bouts for newcomers.  Prospective duelists will engage one on one.  For a demonstration, Andrei and Arturon will begin a practice duel."<br/><br/>The two boys entered the large circle of magic runes which comprised the confines of the mage's duel.  Bowing to each other as they presented their wands, Utari stood equidistant from them outside the circle and raised her own wand.  "When my<em>light</em>spell reaches the lantern directly above me, the duel starts.  Neither participant is allowed to cast any spells until then."<br/><br/>"Bring it on!" Andrei said.<br/><br/>Utari shot her<em>light</em>spell upwards "And...here it goes!"<br/><br/>Andrei rushed up to Arturon and threw out a green ball of light, although Arturon raised a white defensive shield in time to block the assault.<br/><br/><em>Magic Missile vs. Shield</em><br/><br/>Arturon counter-attacked with a ray of his own, which failed to affect Andrei.<br/><br/><em>Ray of Enfeeblement</em><br/><br/>"Damn!  Should've known that wouldn't work on vampires!"<br/><br/>Andrei smiled as he gazed into Arturon's eyes.  "Drop your wand and surrender," he said, and Arturon obeyed.<br/><br/>"Cheater!" someone called out.  "Those are natural abilities, not spells!"<br/><br/><br/>"Technically, it's within the bounds of the rules," Utari said.  "If the effect follows the convention of a spell, it is legal within a mage's duel.  However, some matches are more restrictive, calling only for a select list of approved spells, or only allowing spells which directly stem from a caster's fighting ability.  No summons, for example.  Such duels are known as<strong>Free Duels</strong>and<strong>Restricted Duels,</strong>respectively."<br/><br/>"We should have declared the parameters of the match beforehand," Edgar said as he looked on.  "To prevent this confusion from happening."<br/><br/>"I agree," the black-clad stranger said to the raven.<br/><br/>Arturon accepted his loss gracefully.  "Good match," he said as he shook the vampire's hand.<br/><br/>"Rensha, Kleris, it is your bout," Utari said.  "This one's a<strong>Tutorial Duel,</strong>meaning that one contestant will be teaching the other proper motions and tactics.  Rensha shall be Kleris' teacher, as agreed upon before the club."<br/><br/><br/>Andrei handed Kleris his pair of ivory wands as he left the circle.  "As they say, no time like your first."<br/><br/><br/>Rensha assumed the stance of a warrior, holding her body perpendicular so that it was less of a target, her wand arm thrust out in Kleris' direction.<br/><br/>"Alright Kleris, both of our wands have the same spells stored inside:<em>Magic Missile</em>and<em>Shield.</em>The dueling chamber prevents any injuries from being lethal, but it will still sting.  Mages can use their own spells, but for the sake of this match we'll use only the ones provided to us here.  Now, you're going to cast a<em>Shield</em>spell, and I'll use<em>Magic Missile</em>.  If done right, your barrier should block the attack."<br/><br/>Upon its casting, a bright white barrier covered the area in front of Kleris.  Rensha sent a projectile flying towards him, which dissipated into harmless energy upon contact.<br/><br/>"Great work!  Now you'll cast<em>Magic Missile</em>while I block with<em>Shield.</em>"<br/><br/><br/>"Very good," Utari said.  "You might just make a proper duelist yet, Kleris!  Now I think it's time for you to do a real match."<br/><br/><br/>"I'll be her opponent," the black-clad student said.<br/><br/><br/>"Carson, are you sure that's wise?" Arturon asked.<br/><br/>"She's not going to learn unless she's in a real match," he intoned.  "Much like how we don't restrict the abilities of vampires and those with natural advantages."<br/><br/><br/>Carson chose a second set of wands of his own, and Kleris had the same choice.<br/><br/><em>You can choose any 2 of these wands: Acid Splash, Burning Hands, Color Spray, Daze, Grease, Mage Armor, Magic Missile, Protection from Evil, Ray of Enfeeblement, Ray of Frost, Shield, Summon Monster I.  All caster level 5.</em><br/><br/>"Alright, this is a<strong>Restricted Duel,</strong>" Utari proclaimed.  "Use only the spells provided by you within the wands chosen.  No natural abilities, no memorized spells, no physical blows except as those from summoned monsters.  Duel ends when one of you is incapacitated or off your feet for longer than 5 seconds."<br/><br/>She shot up her<em>light</em>spell, and the duel began as soon as it hit the lantern.  Hands on his wand hilts, Carson drew them both and aimed them at Kleris.<br/><br/><strong>Batle Music Time!</strong>(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btHMMDz27hw)<br/><br/><em>Roll for Initiative.</em><br/><br/>Carson gets a 9. (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=60169)<br/><br/><strong>If Carson wins initiative:</strong>"Have some of this!"<br/><br/>He casts<em>Daze.</em>Roll a Will save (DC 10).