14:27, Thursday A slightly intimidated Julius raised his arms ready to repel any incoming blows from the delinquent teacher. [i]{Strong check partially successful!}{Well being check failed, too low.}[/i] The teacher however was simply too fast. With a spinning motion swings his staff right through Julius' guard and over his temple. The Nord fall to the ground covering his bleeding forehead. He can't help but to let out a few tears from the dizzying blow. [i]It hurts so much...[/i] -"Now I don't envy your bravery. You throw yourself at me, the school's strongest Veappiljeur, without any weapon?" Julius try to get up but is quickly stopped by a swing from his teacher's staff over the chin. He follows up with jabbing the staff straight in Julius' stomach, ripping the wound wide open. "I am sure the Lynnian army could've had a great use of you during the battle of Ravenheart river, but I have no need for meat shields." The teacher press the staff's end against Julius' throat. "Let me teach you a life lesson. Don't bite off more than you can chew." With a swift strike over against the head Julius get knocked unconscious. [hr] -"He said yes!" The naked teacher roared out in euphoria. -"Huzzah! Huzzah!" The rest of the class chants as the music picks up in both speed and volume. -"Let us dance children of the dark! Let us dance to praise the spirits of those gone by!" And so they did. This however was no pair nor ring dance. Not even something remotely close to what Auron had been taught. The rhythm was heavy and erratic. The steps, decisive and inelegant, borderline brutish. Jumping, shaking, sweating, trance-like, exotic. The teacher's bare, saggy breasts took more attention than Auron wanted to admit. They were ugly and wrinkly, but the bouncing pair was overly mesmerizing. Despite the intense tempo and Auron's current exhaustion he felt a moment of peace. [i]Everyone's having fun, laughing and dancing together. No one is judging the other, just pure fun and spirit. Could this be where I belong?[/i] The dancing continued until class was over, so nothing was really taught today. But it sure was fun! When everyone was packing up and ready to leave Auron felt a hand touching his shoulder. Behind him was one of the many students dressed in black cloak. -"I was hoping to see you here Zecane, I think we all did." The voice was that of an older boy, kind in tone. -"But why?" -"Because you're one of us, a child who embraced the shadows." The boy pulled down his hood to reveal his face. He had short, light brown hair that was neatly combed in a side parting. He had a fair skin tone and unwholesome dark bags under his chestnut eyes. "Your father is an inspiration, a beacon of light, ironically." He chuckled lightly. "Anyway, the name's Mildred, junior student." He reached out his hand which Auron shook. -"Auron, freshman." Auron responded out of courtesy since Mildred already knew his name well. -"Are you doing something important this weekend?" -"I've not yet decided. Do you have something in mind?" -"There are people like me who also want to meet you. Why don't you drop by the glooming magic club house this Saturday? It's in number three green at the back end of campus." -"I'll consider it. thank you for the invitation." Auron didn't show it but he felt overjoyed. -"The pleasure is mine! Oh, I almost forgot, I got something for you." Mildred turned around and walked over to one of the dark corners in the room. When he came back he carried something black in his hands. "Welcome to the class Zecane." He reached over a black cloak that looked just like what everyone had been wearing. "A small protection against negative energies. Almost everyone wears it in class, but it's not mandatory if you happen to swing the other way." -"Okay, thanks..." Auron didn't really know what Mildred was talking about, but the cloaks looked pretty slick so there were no reason to refuse the gift. -"I hope we'll meet again, Zecane." Mildred put his hand on Auron's shoulder again and gave him a genuine smile before leaving. When Mildred left Auron was alone in the classroom with his new teacher. [i]This day have been strange... In the best way possible.[/i] Smiling Auron said good bye to his teacher before leaving. She only responded in a concerned stare. [hr] -"Ooh wee, he sure is heavy!" Julius heard a young boy's voice through his barely awake state. -"It doesn't help that he's carrying around these weapons, *huff*" [i]That's James' voice...[/i] -"I've wondered, do all the older boys carry weapons?" [i]And that's Ted...[/i] -"Definitely not. Though I guess Julius is kind of special, being a Nord and all." Julius can feel himself being carried by the two boys. -"So how's he like?" -"Julius? Hmm, reliable I would say, strong too. He's great having around, a good pal." -"I guess my impressions were right then! I got a feeling for people, a people knower, yeah!" -"You're not so bad either Ted, it's nice of you to help us with the fire every night, not to mention this." -"Aww... shucks, that's what friends are for James!" -"I guess you're right, let's put him down here next to Auron." Gently Julius was laid down on one of the rice beds. -"Hey, what happened to... to to... What's his name again?" -"Auron." -"Ye! What happened to Auroron?" -"No idea. His face was completely covered in mud when he got here. Then he just collapsed on his bed and fell asleep. Must've had a tough day I guess." -"Aww, poor Auroron... Well, I'll light you're fire and leave you be, looks like you could use some rest as well Jamie." -"I think so too. Thank you again Ted, I'll make it up to you somehow." -"Don't worry about it! See ya!" [hr] -"Hey, wake up you two! Wake up!" James aggressive whispering woke both Auron and Julius from their deep sleep. -"Muhh... What is is James?" Julius asked as he rubbed his eyes. -"There is something moving in the shadows, look!" The two tensed up as the looked where James was pointing. Indeed there were something moving in the shadows somewhere further into the woods. -"Shit, more goblins?" Auron whispered as he drew the dagger Julius had given him. -"I don't know, the silhouette looks taller, orchs maybe?" -"Well what should we do? I don't know if I can endure another battle?" Julius touched his stomach where the wound had been healed, again. [hr] [b][u]Auron[/u][/b] (Open Choice) *Strong increased!* *Popularity increased!* [hider=Character Sheet]Name: Auron Zecane Age: 13 Gender: Man Race: Swedian Strong: 4 Agile:1 Precise:2 Discreet: 0 Affined: 8 Psychic: 5 Clever: 3 Vigilant:3 Convincing: 2 Fate: 1 Alignment: +5 Popularity: +2 Well being: -50 Skills: Inner magic (?), Geography (lvl.2) Spectrum: The Glooming (2/4) Elements: Corruption, Demonology Inventory: Ink and quill, Blue Key, Pamphlet, Dagger. Money: 5 silver, 23 copper[/hider][hider=Pamphlet][b]-Courses-[/b] [list] [*] Basic magic [*] Raw magic [*] Trance magic [*] Synthetic magic [*] Dark magic [*] Corruption magic [*] Demonology magic [*] Galaxial magic [*] Fire magic [*] Water magic [*] Earth magic [*] Wind magic [*] Nature magic [*] Organic magic [*] Metamorphism magic [*] Will magic [*] Light magic [*] Healing magic [*] Religious magic [*] Arcane magic [*] General education [*] Physical education [*] Art class [*] Crafts class [*] Weapon class [/list] [b]-Rules-[/b] [list] [*]Do not fight without a teachers permission. [*]Do not sleep in any house but your own. [*]Do not share your key to anyone. [*]Do not disobey any teachers. [*]Do not miss morning classes on weekdays. [*]Do not get anyone pregnant. [*]Do not enter school at night. [/list][/hider][hider=Spells][b]-Wither-[/b] Element: [color=708090]Corruption[/color] - [color=708090]Corruption[/color] Difficulty: Medium Level: 1 Slowly kill a target plant or tree within a very short radius. Requires more mana to wither healthier plants. [b]-Underworld link-[/b] Element: [color=A52A2A]Demonology[/color] - [color=A52A2A]Demonology[/color] Difficulty: Easy - Hard Level: 1 Establish a connection with a random demon in the underworld or a nearby demon.[/hider] [b][u]Julius[/u][/b] (Open Choice) *Alignment decreased.* *Well being decreased.* [hider=Character Sheet]Name: Julius Frost Age: 12 Gender: Man Race: Nord Strong: 6 Agile: 2 Precise: 4 Discreet: 0 Clever: 2 Vigilant: 2 Affined: 2 Psychic: 1 Convincing: 2 Fate: 1 Alignment: +2 Popularity: +5 Well being: -40 Skills: Inner magic (lvl.1) Spectrum: The Potent (1/4), The Glooming (1/4) Element: The Raw, The Galaxial Inventory: Short sword, Prayer beads, Silver dagger, Blue key, Pamphlet, B.magic book. Money: 3 copper[/hider][hider=Status][b]Physical Afflictions[/b] None. [b]Psychological Afflictions[/b] Lovestruck - Jenny Redoak It was love at first sight for Julius, now he is helplessly enamoured with the girl.[/hider][hider=Pamphlet][b]-Courses-[/b] [list] [*] Basic magic [*] Raw magic [*] Trance magic [*] Synthetic magic [*] Dark magic [*] Corruption magic [*] Demonology magic [*] Galaxial magic [*] Fire magic [*] Water magic [*] Earth magic [*] Wind magic [*] Nature magic [*] Organic magic [*] Metamorphism magic [*] Will magic [*] Light magic [*] Healing magic [*] Religious magic [*] Arcane magic [*] General education [*] Physical education [*] Art class [*] Crafts class [*] Weapon class [/list] [b]-Rules-[/b] [list] [*]Do not fight without a teachers permission. [*]Do not sleep in any house but your own. [*]Do not share your key to anyone. [*]Do not disobey any teachers. [*]Do not miss morning classes on weekdays. [*]Do not get anyone pregnant. [*]Do not enter school at night. [/list][/hider][hider=Spells][b]-Empower-[/b] Element: [color=FFFAFA]Raw[/color] - [color=FFFAFA]Raw[/color] Difficulty: Hard Level: 1 Enhance a physical action with pure magic, making it stronger and faster. [b]-Stardust-[/b] Element: [color=ADD8E6]Galaxial[/color] - [color=ADD8E6]Galaxial[/color] Difficulty: Medium Level: 1 Control stardust to impede magic and spells. Can also blind and/or make the victim hallucinate.[/hider]