Hero

You Can Become a Hero!

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Kagoshima? Wow, Mizuhana-san had quite the trip. Asuka nodded at her statement about trains, having no strong opinion about them. They were a hassle when crowded, but their convenience probably shouldn't be overlooked. Then again, Mizuhana-san seemed irritated at anything requiring having to interact with anyone at any time. That much Asuka could be sympathetic to; people did suck.

When asked about 'this', Asuka assumed she meant the moment. Truthfully, Asuka felt it was a little disappointing that they weren't jumping into learning about being heroes, but it was understandable. Most freshmen were probably overwhelmed having to be away from home and surrounded by strangers, so having some free time to get used to things was typical. After the time it took to hand out room assignments and watching her classmates interact one another, it was apparently a good call; some people were clearly out of their element.

Asuka followed Mizuhana diligently, offering a small shrug. "It is what it is. I'd love nothing more than to jump in, but..." She trailed off as she made a gesture to the other freshmen. "Well, not everyone's on the same page, sadly. You always have people straggling behind...at the very least it'll make for some decent entertainment." She laughed, tossing her hair over her shoulder.

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𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑫𝒊𝒂𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒅 & 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑹𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉

"Harun," Lakshmi repeated his name as if testing its sound. A simple name for a simple man. She said nothing more for a moment, but she seemed to like the sound of it. Her gaze searched his face after his question, though she lit up as she came to a decision.

"There is something of mine in the palace that requires liberating--a lamp that is mine," She told him frankly. "A snake by the name of Raul snatched it from its rightful place and seeks to besmirch...me." She seemed quite bitter as she spoke of the khedive, expression darkening considerably. "It's proof of my lineage, so to speak. Without it, I am unable to return to my home in the Isle of Aljana. Simply put, so long as it is in his possession, I have little choice but to follow his every order. I am utterly at his mercy."

Lakshmi gave a small sigh as she closed her eyes, letting the silence linger for a moment. Opening her eyes, she gave Harun a small smile, completely at ease. "That said, I don't expect your services for free, of course," She assured him. "Aside from fulfilling the very noble deed of rescuing a damsel in distress, I have every intention of paying you whatever you wish. These days there is much to be desired, wouldn't you agree? Be it riches or fame, I can give it to you. All you need to do is ask."

Of Blood and Magic

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The change in scenery spooked Lilie, the girl jumping in place as she looked around with wide eyes. So this is why it smelled like the sea! She was starting to grow fond of the scent, but she had to focus. She gasped as she saw the creature, distracted for a second on how scary it looked while managing to still play the harp. Oh geez, this must have been the test of might the riddle talked about. Still, together she was sure they could...actually, Ben was blind and she had no weapon. Oh no, this wasn't looking good.

Moving to the side, she was surprised when it felt like a wall was stopping her from moving. What topped that was the back that she had no hands, or legs, or body, and she was somehow floating over the water--what was going on?! What were those things under her?! She could see Ben standing over there to her left, but she couldn't move to him. She gasped as she realized she could also see herself, eyes closed and unmoving. Was she dead?! No, no, she must have been asleep. As the thought crossed her mind, she couldn't help but groan to herself--so this is the 'faith paid off in sleep' the riddle talked about. She felt so cheated, this was so not cool!

"Count Benjamin--uh, Count Ben? Can you hear me?" Lilie tried to call out, feeling nervous. "I'm here, but I can't get to you or my body. What should I do?"

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Panicking and putting her faith to the test with @Bert Macklin.

Of Blood and Magic

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Varis had a point, it did take some time for Wells and him to complete their challenge. He also agreed that if any pairing should go together, it would be the two vampires. As much as he would have liked to see Wells' blossoming magic, this was probably the best way to go: he doubted either mage could take on two opponents at once at this moment. Or rather, he doubted either mage could take on two opponents at once while defending a vampire that'll not only critique every move but also judge heavily while contributing absolutely nothing. Sunny would get there someday, though, he was pretty sure of that.

Making up his mind, Eris nodded slowly, gesturing to the skull. "The sooner we get this done, the better," He said. They'll skirt by on an A-, get the hell out of the forest and not have to do anymore stupid challenges, and he wouldn't have to worry about not being able to see until it was a willing decision of his.

Right, then. "Go on, Wells, hopefully something changes," Eris said, stuffing his hands into his pockets. With their luck, he doubted it, but the sooner they finished, the better.

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Thinking out loud with @Scribe of Thoth and @Achronum.

Final Fantasy Crystallum en Absentia

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Rioting cabbages, how humorous! Luna was greatly amused by the little joke, unable to contain a giggle as she pictured the monsters as vegetables. On hearing the name, Luna's eyes widened, an odd shine to them as the knight introduced herself. Before she could respond, however, the dragoon--Mitra?--asked if she had any experience with her weapon. Luna deflated slightly, her jaw working as she wondered if she should admit her experience, or lack thereof. But what if she was asked to stay behind? Hiding it didn't seem right, either. What a conundrum.

Fortunately, the red mage--Blaike, yes she was sure of that one--spoke, taking the attention away from her. Luna returned his smile, looking back at Ianthe as he focused on Mitra. She put on a grin, absolutely ecstatic as she practically hopped along. "Your name is like the flower! How pretty!" Luna exclaimed without really thinking, immediately launching into an explanation. "Well, the word itself translates into 'a flower of purple color' and there are a few species of violet colored flowers that fall under that category, but it's better known as a species of butterfly: the Pseudoneptis bugandensis ianthe. Except, I never quite understood it because the butterfly seemed to be more a shade of indigo than a violet color? At least from the pictures I've seen in the library, but if I ever run into one while we are out here, I'd love nothing more than to properly discern its color."

At the very end, she fell silent as she looked around. She didn't think that they would see any while here if she was honest. Animals had a tendency to avoid the miasma, although whether it was instinct or the up-rise in fiends was up to debate. Poor creatures, having their home invaded.

She gasped as she realized she forgot to respond to the other half of Ianthe's statement, waving the bow around a touch. "Songs are my forte, believe it or not! I've played the harp since I could reach and pluck the strings. Mother said it was a dignified talent to learn," Luna swelled with pride as she spoke. "My tutors spent plenty of time teaching me archery as well, and I greatly enjoyed shooting while on horseback!"

Luna paused for a moment, deflating again as she looked downwards. "...although, I admit this would be the first time I've used both skills in conjunction..." She admitted sheepishly. "B-But I won't be a burden! I swear!"

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Site Mod Selection

• How often are you on the Guild?
• What is your availability?
• Are you comfortable getting contacted by people via PM or on Discord?
• What is the best way to resolve a conflict between two people on the guild?
• What do you think is the best way to resolve drama?

Just a few that came to mind that weren't repeated in the thread unless I missed something

monster/fae school idea, needs some work

Will you be providing the mythical races or will that be up to the players? Just curious

You Can Become a Hero!

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Straightforwardness was a positive attribute, at least in Asuka's book. She couldn't help but notice the once-over look, with Asuka keeping on a polite smile as she suggested getting settled in their room. They were still wary of one another, but if this was going to be her roommate for some time to come, then she believed that it was best if they got along. Making more friends was always for the better, anyway, but she couldn't imagine how miserable their time together would be if they spent it bickering.

For now, Asuka would take advantage of the current neutrality, nodding in agreement as she made sure she had a grip on her own luggage. That said, what should they talk about? Should she go ahead and assume this is a green light in getting to know one another? She had jumped the gun asking Yasuhide-san about his quirk and felt like she'd probably get a harsher response from Mizuhana-san. Small talk was probably the safest route.

Once she decided, Asuka brightened up her smile a little. "Did you have an alright time getting here?" She asked. "I'm from the Tochigi Prefecture, so I had quite the journey to get here." She explained.

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Current Mood in One Gif

Ask an Admin, v2.

I disagree with the suggestion to delete the thread, that is precisely the sort of action that resulted in the eruption of this thread.

I think the base of every legit concern so far comes from a place of frustration. It's obvious they are feeling like they aren't being heard and their opinions are either being dismissed or outright censured. The ability to discuss things as a community is important, and while most people are content to lurk and talk behind closed doors, whatever is discussed in public has the notion that it's being seen. People want to see that they're being listened to, and unfortunately PMs are, well, private, and can feel inconsequential, especially when very little changes after the matter.

Please, I love this site and I actually like a majority of the people here. But you have to understand why people are acting the way they are. And ultimately, that's what all this comes down to: people feel they aren't being heard. I know I'm repeating myself but I have to emphasize on it because I genuinely feel that point is being missed.