Awesomoman64

Hikari Academy

@Cerces22

Hikari Academy

@Lonewolf685

Roland: "...I have to stop Tholl..."

Hikari Academy

@Lonewolf685

I was thinking much further down the road, but you still have to wonder what they would create. Like a centaur with spider legs. A Cenpider. spidtaur. arachtaur?

Hikari Academy

@Silver Carrot

Roland: *Imagines what a half human, quarter spider, and quarter horse child would look like.* "...I have to stop Duncan..."

Hikari Academy

@KoL

Hikari Academy

Kromric Battlebrow-Teacher

Appearance

“Whoever said ‘the pen is mightier than the sword’ clearly never held a flaming greatsword before.”

Name: Kromric Battlebrow

Title: Forge Master

Age: 157

Species: Dwarf

Abilities: Kromric is a master of arcane smithing, meaning he can infuse items with different magical properties through a large variety of ways. From sacred runes to mystic gemstones. If there’s a way to make a weapon spontaneously light on fire, Kromric knows it.

Skills: Blacksmithing. Gunsmithing. Misc Crafting. Fletching. Jeweler.

Inventory:
Hammer: A magic dwarven hammer that can be summoned at will. Great for fixing weapons and bashing skulls.
Tool belt: Who needs a swiss army knife when you can carry every full sized tool?
Utility goggles: Can dim for welding, and magnify to view the finer details.

Classes:
-Weapons and armor repair
-Smithing and Enchanting
-Shop
-Geology

Sample Post

The workshop of Hikari was graced with a still silence as the machines were powered down for lunch. In the office connected to the shop, Kromric sat at his desk scribbling away at some schematics only pausing to take a bite of his sub sandwich. The other teachers were probably conversing in the teacher's lounge by now, but Krom wasn’t one to sit around and chit chat. There was always work to be done, and after spending his entire morning chaperoning kids around the school on top of teaching a class, it was nice to finally have free time.

Of course, such a luxury did not last long. Completely consumed with his work, Krom didn't notice the student walk in clutching a plain looking longsword. “Excuse me. Are you Mr. Battlebrow?” she asked knocking on the office door.

Almost unsurprised by the interruption, Krom answered without looking up from his papers. “Aye. What ye be needing, lass?”

“Um.” She stammered walking through the doorway. “I think there's something wrong with my sword. It felt fine last time I used it, but since I got here it’s felt a little off. I was told I should see if you could fix it?”

“Were you also told to break the rules you were given by coming here without an escort?” Krom asked. He set his pencil down and looked at the student now petrified by his words.

“I. Um. I didn't mean-”

“Didn’t mean to what? Disrespect this institution and me by disobeying the first rules given to you and then having the stones to barge into my office and ask me for a favor?” His voice raised as he spoke striking fear into the young girl. Her lip began to quiver and water filled her eyes as she realized the trouble she had gotten herself into. Krom sighed and pinched the bridge of his nose. He was letting his frustration get the better of him again. Obviously this girl wasn't trying to cause problems, she just had a memory laps. Nothing serious. Calmly he ushered the girl over. ”Alright, bring it here.”

She stayed still for a moment before wiping her eyes and walking over. She handed Krom the blade and almost immediately he knew the problem. “You packed yer blade wrong, lass. This thing is more warped than the mind of the great witch. Not even the best swordsman could swing this straight. I could fix it, but I'm afraid my workload is a little heavy right now. When do ye need it by?”

“Uh, tomorrow. I have Yurius.” She said shyly keeping her eyes to the ground worried she was still in trouble. “If it’s too much I could just use the training weapons.”

“Nah. With what happened yesterday I’d rather ye not be without a weapon.” Krom pushed on his desk and let the wheels on his chair carry him to a large cabinet behind him. Reaching into his apron he pulled out a set of keys and unlocked the padlock holding the doors closed. Upon opening them he revealed a large selection of weapons. He moved his finger across them as he looked for the one he had in mind. “Here we are, 38 inch blade with an 8 inch hilt. The cross guard might be a wee bit heavier than yer used to, but it should suffice for now.”

He jumped off his chair and handed it to the wide eyed girl who took it in her hands. ”Th-thank you Mr. Battlebrow. I really appreciate this.”

“Think nothing of it. Now then,” he shut and locked the cabinet before turning back and walking to the office door, “Let’s get you to the cafeteria.”

“Are you sure? I wouldn’t want to take you away from your work.” She stated hooking her new sword to her belt.

“Tis alright.” He assured. “Just working on some ideas for wolf armor, nothing too important. Besides, can’t have you breaking the rules a second time now can I?”

“Uh, wolf armor, sir?” She asked as she followed him into the hall.

“Haven’t had Tholl’s class yet have you?” He eyed the student who shook her head even more bewildered by the dwarfs question. “Hehe, you’ll understand soon enough.”

Other:
To his friends and colleagues, it’s Kromric or Krom. To students and everyone else, it’s Forge Master or Mr. Battlebrow.
All of the schools weapons training or otherwise are made and maintained by Kromric.

Hikari Academy

@TheWindel@KoL

Heard we were lacking teachers so I figured I'd try my hand at one.

Kromric Battlebrow-Teacher

Appearance

“Whoever said ‘the pen is mightier than the sword’ clearly never held a flaming greatsword before.”

Name: Kromric Battlebrow

Title: Forge Master

Age: 157

Species: Dwarf

Abilities: Kromric is a master of arcane smithing, meaning he can infuse items with different magical properties through a large variety of ways. From sacred runes to mystic gemstones. If there’s a way to make a weapon spontaneously light on fire, Kromric knows it.

Skills: Blacksmithing. Gunsmithing. Misc Crafting. Fletching. Jeweler.

Inventory:
Hammer: A magic dwarven hammer that can be summoned at will. Great for fixing weapons and bashing skulls.
Tool belt: Who needs a swiss army knife when you can carry every full sized tool?
Utility goggles: Can dim for welding, and magnify to view the finer details.

Classes:
-Weapons and armor repair
-Smithing and Enchanting
-Shop
-Geology

Sample Post

The workshop of Hikari was graced with a still silence as the machines were powered down for lunch. In the office connected to the shop, Kromric sat at his desk scribbling away at some schematics only pausing to take a bite of his sub sandwich. The other teachers were probably conversing in the teacher's lounge by now, but Krom wasn’t one to sit around and chit chat. There was always work to be done, and after spending his entire morning chaperoning kids around the school on top of teaching a class, it was nice to finally have free time.

Of course, such a luxury did not last long. Completely consumed with his work, Krom didn't notice the student walk in clutching a plain looking longsword. “Excuse me. Are you Mr. Battlebrow?” she asked knocking on the office door.

Almost unsurprised by the interruption, Krom answered without looking up from his papers. “Aye. What ye be needing, lass?”

“Um.” She stammered walking through the doorway. “I think there's something wrong with my sword. It felt fine last time I used it, but since I got here it’s felt a little off. I was told I should see if you could fix it?”

“Were you also told to break the rules you were given by coming here without an escort?” Krom asked. He set his pencil down and looked at the student now petrified by his words.

“I. Um. I didn't mean-”

“Didn’t mean to what? Disrespect this institution and me by disobeying the first rules given to you and then having the stones to barge into my office and ask me for a favor?” His voice raised as he spoke striking fear into the young girl. Her lip began to quiver and water filled her eyes as she realized the trouble she had gotten herself into. Krom sighed and pinched the bridge of his nose. He was letting his frustration get the better of him again. Obviously this girl wasn't trying to cause problems, she just had a memory laps. Nothing serious. Calmly he ushered the girl over. ”Alright, bring it here.”

She stayed still for a moment before wiping her eyes and walking over. She handed Krom the blade and almost immediately he knew the problem. “You packed yer blade wrong, lass. This thing is more warped than the mind of the great witch. Not even the best swordsman could swing this straight. I could fix it, but I'm afraid my workload is a little heavy right now. When do ye need it by?”

“Uh, tomorrow. I have Yurius.” She said shyly keeping her eyes to the ground worried she was still in trouble. “If it’s too much I could just use the training weapons.”

“Nah. With what happened yesterday I’d rather ye not be without a weapon.” Krom pushed on his desk and let the wheels on his chair carry him to a large cabinet behind him. Reaching into his apron he pulled out a set of keys and unlocked the padlock holding the doors closed. Upon opening them he revealed a large selection of weapons. He moved his finger across them as he looked for the one he had in mind. “Here we are, 38 inch blade with an 8 inch hilt. The cross guard might be a wee bit heavier than yer used to, but it should suffice for now.”

He jumped off his chair and handed it to the wide eyed girl who took it in her hands. ”Th-thank you Mr. Battlebrow. I really appreciate this.”

“Think nothing of it. Now then,” he shut and locked the cabinet before turning back and walking to the office door, “Let’s get you to the cafeteria.”

“Are you sure? I wouldn’t want to take you away from your work.” She stated hooking her new sword to her belt.

“Tis alright.” He assured. “Just working on some ideas for wolf armor, nothing too important. Besides, can’t have you breaking the rules a second time now can I?”

“Uh, wolf armor, sir?” She asked as she followed him into the hall.

“Haven’t had Tholl’s class yet have you?” He eyed the student who shook her head even more bewildered by the dwarfs question. “Hehe, you’ll understand soon enough.”

Other:
To his friends and colleagues, it’s Kromric or Krom. To students and everyone else, it’s Forge Master or Mr. Battlebrow.
All of the schools weapons training or otherwise are made and maintained by Kromric.

Hikari Academy

Roland Nightbreaker

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“Um… Note?” Roland shook his head and shrugged. “Sorry, I didn't get any note. But I’d be more than happy to help if you’re looking into this thing.” Roland held out a thumbs up confirming his interest in joining the cause as it were. The one thing he had wanted was an opportunity to help find a way to stop whatever was out there, even if it was sort of going behind the faculty's backs. How could he say no?

Duncan, on the other hand, must have decided he’d rather not be associated with such dealings and decided to leave the table. Although, the way he said "I’ll leave you two alone.” sounded more like he was a wingman making his exit play and leaving the rest to Roland. Man, what a bro!

Now it was just the two of them. Circe began explaining her progress with research. The amount of books she had been reading made it seem like she already had a handle on this thing. Roland started to wonder if it would be truly wise for her to involve him in this especially with all the attention he had drawn to himself. He found it hard to imagine the staff didn’t already have an eye on him at all times.

“Before we go any further though, I have to ask.” Roland said after Circe gave him instructions on when to meet up later. “Are you sure you want to partner up with me? Obviously I'm interested but after the stunt I pulled yesterday I kinda brought a lot of unwanted attention on myself. I know this isn’t technically breaking any rules, but I seriously doubt you want anyone else to find out about this.”

@Cerces22

Hikari Academy

Roland Nightbreaker

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Roland groaned simultaneously with Duncan when Tholl decided to sit at the table they were headed too. “Oh come on. First we have to be escorted by the staff now we have to eat lunch with them?” Roland shook his head but continued walking forward anyway. Hopefully she would be pulled away by other duties and let the four of them talk freely.

Plans changed, however, when the red haired girl noticed them approaching. She quickly excused herself from the table and me them halfway ushering them to another one. Roland cocked an eyebrow when she mentioned they would “talk about it later.” He figured she was talking about the murder, but the blush on her face and the way she looked at Duncan made him wonder if there wasn’t something else on her mind.

Sitting down at the new table, the girl handed correctly guessed their previous class and promptly handed them some potions. Roland sumized them to be healing and politely declined. “No thanks.” He said handing the vile back, “Healing isn’t something I need to worry about.”

Not wanting his food to get cold, Roland took a bite of his sandwich before continuing to talk. “I don’t think we got your name before. I’m Roland and this is Duncan.” Introducing himself and his friend with a mouth full of chicken probably wasn’t the most formal way to do things, but he at least covered his mouth while he spoke. ”Think your friend is alright being left with Tholl over there?”

@Silver Carrot@Cerces22

Hikari Academy

Roland Nightbreaker

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Despite the success of his first attacks, Roland soon found he was unable to land anymore hits on his opponent. Even with Duncan’s impressive archery to contend with as well, Yurius was still able to dodge every attack that came his way. It was hard to tell what was more infuriating for Roland, that he and Duncan were giving it their best to no avail, or that Yurius clearly wasn’t even trying.

Well, that last part wouldn’t be true for much longer. As Duncan fired his last arrow and switched to a great sword, the two started to close in. This time Yurius stayed still allowing the boys to corner him. Just as they attempted to move in, the vampire suddenly clawed his own neck followed by a compliment on their abilities. If his intent was confusion, it worked like a charm. The sight of the teacher inflicting wounds on himself during what was supposedly a demonstration disturbed Roland who froze in his tracks.

And then he struck.

Yurius charged Duncan, first, taking him out with a single punch before moving to Roland. Roland was only just able to snap out of his shock in time to raise his shield up to block the first punch thrown at him. The speed Yurius displayed appeared to be faster than he had already been moving, but somehow Roland was able to keep up. The second punch was a much easier block as Yurius continued using the same move albeit from the other direction.

By now Roland was starting to pick up on the pattern of Yurius’ attacks. Every time he struck with the downward punch it would leave his body turned or half a second. All Roland would need to do was wait for the next opening and use it to get back on the offensive. For a brief moment, the brown haired boy though he might be able to do this. Such hopes and possibly his arm were soon crushed as Yurius delivered a final punch with the force of a sledge hammer, knocking the poor boy to the ground.

Dazed and defeated Roland lay on the ground while Yurius announced their turn was up. Once he managed to push himself off the ground, the teacher gave him his overview and potentially his goal for the future. His powers needed to be strengthened and his physical abilities needed refinement. Good. Those were the reasons he came here, after all. And if there was anyone who could teach him these things, it was Yurius. Roland thanked his teacher for the feedback before replacing his weapons on the rack and taking his seat to observe the rest of the students. Even though he technically got his ass handed to him, Roland couldn't help but smile at his performance. He could tell he was going to enjoy this class.

@Conscripts

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Lunch time!
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“Hey, nice work back there. I don’t think even and elf could shoot a bow that well.” Roland said to his centaur battle buddy as they headed to the cafeteria. Despite having a rather excessive breakfast, Roland was looking forward to sinking his teeth into something.

Leaving the lunch line with a tray of mashed potatoes and a chicken sandwich, Roland looked around the packed cafeteria for any free spots. While there were a few open seats, the table that drew his attention was the one with the red haired girl from before. They didn’t get much of a chance to talk yesterday and he wanted to know more about what she saw in the forest. Though she was currently sitting with some spider girl and after all the commotion he had stirred up yesterday, he’d rather they discuss the matter privately. Still, no harm in being friendly until then.

“Hey, Duncan. Wanna go sit by that ‘cute girl’ from yesterday? Looks like she’s got a friend.” Roland asked giving his pal a nudge and wink.

@Silver Carrot