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Folstag University of Magic (Between Light and Shadow)
« on: August 24, 2016, 02:51:19 am »

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Yesterday the sky was clear and the moon shone brightly at the horizon, its blood-red cloudbands clearly visible. Yet this morning it began to snow, first as a small flurry, but by noon it had intensified into a dense shower. The roads were filled with snowdrift from the high rooftops and it's difficult to see more than a block away. Imperial soldiers line the sidewalks, diverting carriages using torches and turning away pedestrians in preparation for a parade to celebrate the city's status and fame--and to welcome the Class of 444 when they open the gates!
Months ago, every successful applicant was sent the following letter:


Moonstone's 32nd, 444
Dear [APPLICANT],

It is with great pleasure that we offer you acceptance into Folstag University's Class of 444! Our faculty, staff, and students join me in welcoming you to our degree program, and we look forward to working with you on your future academic goals. Classes begin on Bloodstone's 17th and end on Emerald's 9th. Please meet with the Quartermaster to procure your uniforms and dormitory. All students must elect a roommate barring extraneous circumstances.

Attached is a map of cities and routes to Folstag from nearby locations. The welcoming ceremony for new students takes place on Bloodstone's 5th. The Imperial Guard shall be on posted to provide directions, but please be on the lookout for robbers and thieves.



Since then, you've made the necessary preparations and have come to Folstag. The journey may have been uneventful, or it may have been a story of its own. But at this moment, a new story begins, and what you've brought with you in preparation is up to you.
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Re: Folstag University of Magic (It Begins)
« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2016, 03:27:49 am »

Nix looked at the school, already enraptured by the sheer spectacle.  The people here were all so noisy, so vibrant, so...unlike home.  Home was not something Nix needed to think about, what with this new adventure ahead of him. 

"I made the right choice.", he said aloud, then realised that he was not alone and that people could overhear him.

Nix proceeded to wander the streets, taking the scenic route, until he eventually walked to the gate of the University.
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Re: Folstag University of Magic (It Begins)
« Reply #2 on: August 24, 2016, 02:10:15 pm »

Dan arrives at the school smiling boardly. Despite of shitty weather he will soon be learning more magic than brief glimpses he captured about necromancy. The people, some wearing standard school uniform, some not, are all interesting. Multitude of species means this is going to be interesting place.

Now what kind of people will be on his class? How to find them? That's actually easy, let's make them find Dan!

On university grounds, near gates, he seeks out a place where he can stand higher than anyone, a table or a boulder, whatever works. From top there he yells out: "EVERYONE OF CLASS 444, PLEASE ASSEMBLE HERE!"
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« Reply #3 on: August 24, 2016, 05:51:16 pm »

Thalstav left his carriage carrying nothing, and forced himself not to watch as the servant went to park it. Here he was at last, alone in- Well, not alone, there was a crowd. He suppressed a grimace as a brawny commoner smelling of fire brushed past him, and took a deep calming breath. He had no resources, knew nobody, here. It wouldn't do to alienate himself. A pair of commoners parted ways around him, otherwise ignoring him as they continued talking about horses .. Another deep breath. He would calm himself against the wall just over there.

He shifted carefully through the crowd, and was nearly at his chosen spot, when just ahead:
On university grounds, near gates, he seeks out a place where he can stand higher than anyone, a table or a boulder, whatever works. From top there he yells out: "EVERYONE OF CLASS 444, PLEASE ASSEMBLE HERE!"
He paused to remember his lessons. Obviously not a teacher, another student then. Trying to position himself as one of the leaders of the class. A look around, and a few others were headed for him, it seemed to be working. He'd just find another spot, rather than bow his head to -

He stopped a few paces from his classmate. A brief flicker of annoyance crossed his face, he'd be seen as a follower now, and the first follower to have arrived at that, though others were close behind. No choice now.

He smiled as he walked up and held out his gloved hand "Thalstav of the noble house of Ridders." No no, the other boy was standing on a platform, this was horrible and he may as well be calling the other boy master, his reputation would be ruined .. He spared half a thought to hope his near-panic wasn't showing- "I'll be studying earth and shadow magic."
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Re: Folstag University of Magic (It Begins)
« Reply #4 on: August 24, 2016, 06:29:55 pm »

Nix, approaching the gates, heard the man cry out.  A fellow student!  Wearing a very ostentatious outfit, although Nix supposed anyone's clothes looked fashionable compared to his.  Seeing another student, a taller fellow, approach, Nix felt it a good time to introduce himself.

"Greetings.  This humble creature's name is Nix.  Pleasure to meet you all.", he said, bowing deeply.
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« Reply #5 on: August 24, 2016, 06:42:40 pm »

Demivh dismounted from his families carriage, gesturing to the driver to park and unload it, pulling out his staff as he exits. Normally he wouldn't be out in such a big crowd without his families guard station nearby, but he requested they stay behind for this ceremony. Whether or not they listened is another matter entirely, but Demivh couldn't make them out in the crowd, so they're at least doing a good job.

He turns to survey the rest of the crowd, noting a young man wearing an outfit not unlike that of courtiers he saw around his families estate. Next to him, accounting for the difference in height, is another student attempting an ill-fated handshake. Another man seems to be introducing himself to them. It would be good to learn about the other students in his class, as it would make the rest of the year much less awkward.

As he was about to head over to them, he remembered his fathers gift to him, or rather, his funds for his time here. The amount given to him would make him an obvious target for thieves and muggers. His whitewood staff with an ivory head, alongside his expensive-looking robe, would only add to the target over his head. He should deposit the funds in a bank before heading further into the crowd, just to be safe.

Find a trustworthy bank to deposit the money into, then head back to the crowd and try to find the people I noticed again.
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« Reply #6 on: August 24, 2016, 07:28:04 pm »

Christina walked through the streets of Folstag, amazed at the legal of activity in the streets, despite the snowfall. As she reached the gates of the University, she saw a lavishly dressed man with a whitewood staff, heading back out into the city. Figuring that he must be a fellow student, she heads in his direction and introduces herself. "Christine Denare, class of 444. You're another student here, I assume?"
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« Reply #7 on: August 24, 2016, 08:02:21 pm »

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« Reply #8 on: August 24, 2016, 09:06:14 pm »

Demivh stops to look at the young woman introducing herself. She's wearing fairly standard clothing, and is apparently in his class at the school. Another opportunity to get to know his classmates. He stops and turns to her before giving a bow and well-practiced introduction.

"Oh, I am, yes. I'm Demivh of House Kestral, third son of Duke Zelgius and student at Folstag University, class of 444. Pleased to make your acquaintance."
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« Reply #9 on: August 24, 2016, 09:45:34 pm »

Raioyris paces through the jeweled gates passing rapt glances at the carriages and rich treasures of the wealthy students. Not even in the many hours he spent watching merchants enter and leave his village did he spy such extravagant fortunes.

One can only hope that their magnanimity matches their processions.

Raioyris wandered to the middle of the crowd were he found himself caught between the calls of two luxuriously dressed youth. Such presentation and projection! I can not imagine the gentle feather of thought finding rest on their audacious skulls.

He nimbly traverses the tarrying students and slips into the halls of Folstag.
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« Reply #10 on: August 25, 2016, 12:06:02 am »

He smiled as he walked up and held out his gloved hand "Thalstav of the noble house of Ridders." No no, the other boy was standing on a platform, this was horrible and he may as well be calling the other boy master, his reputation would be ruined .. He spared half a thought to hope his near-panic wasn't showing- "I'll be studying earth and shadow magic."

Dan hops down from his platform and firmly shakes the offered hand smiling broadly.

"A pleasure to meet you. Dan Adarna is my name, no noble lineage to speak of, though mother is a mage so magic runs in blood. I hope we will have great time here with you."

Nix, approaching the gates, heard the man cry out.  A fellow student!  Wearing a very ostentatious outfit, although Nix supposed anyone's clothes looked fashionable compared to his.  Seeing another student, a taller fellow, approach, Nix felt it a good time to introduce himself.

"Greetings.  This humble creature's name is Nix.  Pleasure to meet you all.", he said, bowing deeply.

"Greetings." Dan bows in similiar, though clearly imitated manner, still smiling. He eyes the new person a moment. "What's the deal with chains? Did you escape from prison?"
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« Reply #11 on: August 25, 2016, 01:48:18 am »

To say Murble arrived with only the clothes on her back was perhaps unfair to the dignity of clothing. Her nice clothes had been seized by a pair of ravening eels called her younger sisters as soon as it was learned the university would be providing a uniform, so she'd had to make the trip here in sackcloth. One of the burdens of living up to her family name under less than ideal circumstances, she supposed.

Speaking of which, she's more than a little irritated at the number of probable students arriving in actual carriages, both because her own trip had been considerably more prone to exercise and because the display is making her feel like a pauper. The sackcloth is not helping that. Mumbling to herself about the virtues of thriftiness is probably not helping her look more regal either.

Rather than stand about looking like a poor, cold, and crazy person, Murble decides to make a break for... hrm. On the one hand, the school probably doesn't want her looking like a pauper either; if the quartermaster is available before the parade it'd go better for everyone. On the other, there's a gaggle of students nearby, and it'd behoove her to get to know some of her possible vassals.

...of course, then they'd know her as Murble the Crazy Hobo, so she decides to calmly walk (read: dash like a frightened eel) to the school proper.

Get to the school proper, see if the quartermaster is available to give me my uniform.
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« Reply #12 on: August 25, 2016, 01:54:34 am »

"Greetings." Dan bows in similiar, though clearly imitated manner, still smiling. He eyes the new person a moment. "What's the deal with chains? Did you escape from prison?"

"They are the badges of my people.  A body tied down, a soul raised up.", Nix says, feeling a measure of pride in his people's words, which he said with the ease of someone who's muttered them almost every day for as long as he could talk.

"Forgive me, my taste is not as refined as that of yours, or anyone else, I admit.  But I could not bear to part with them.  They remind me of what I came here to do."
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« Reply #13 on: August 25, 2016, 03:37:06 am »

Find a trustworthy bank to deposit the money into, then head back to the crowd and try to find the people I noticed again.
Christina walked through the streets of Folstag, amazed at the legal of activity in the streets, despite the snowfall. As she reached the gates of the University, she saw a lavishly dressed man with a whitewood staff, heading back out into the city. Figuring that he must be a fellow student, she heads in his direction and introduces herself. "Christine Denare, class of 444. You're another student here, I assume?"
Find a trustworthy bank to deposit the money into, then head back to the crowd and try to find the people I noticed again.

Christine accompanied Demivh on his way to the bank for a short while before interruption by a pair of city guards, whose vertically striped dress uniforms of cinnabar, navy, and saffron look rather cozy, and none too cold in this weather. They wear no armor and bear only spears with flat edges as protection, as their role is less that of a military soldier and more of a peacekeeper and a symbol of justice.

They stopped the two students, and briskly asked of their enrollment.
"Are the both of you looking for Folstag? It's just in the other direction," asked the senior, pointing in the direction the students came from.

Over the guard's shoulder, however, Demivh spies exactly the kind of bank he was looking for: a separate building, not a shop built into the side of the two-story masonry lining the streets, built in classical architecture with two statues beside the steps to the platform. A lead plaque with glass letters reads simply, 'bank'.


One statue depicts Humility, god of the sky and the progenator of all the gods, well-known throughout the region: an easily-recognized androgynous robed figure with a pair of eagle's wings on the right shoulder, and a pair of bat's wings on the left.
The other depicts an emaciated human male with an imbalanced scale in hand, surrounded by piles of gold (the statue itself is almost certainly copper or bronze). The figure doesn't exactly come to memory.




To say Murble arrived with only the clothes on her back was perhaps unfair to the dignity of clothing. Her nice clothes had been seized by a pair of ravening eels called her younger sisters as soon as it was learned the university would be providing a uniform, so she'd had to make the trip here in sackcloth. One of the burdens of living up to her family name under less than ideal circumstances, she supposed.

Speaking of which, she's more than a little irritated at the number of probable students arriving in actual carriages, both because her own trip had been considerably more prone to exercise and because the display is making her feel like a pauper. The sackcloth is not helping that. Mumbling to herself about the virtues of thriftiness is probably not helping her look more regal either.

Rather than stand about looking like a poor, cold, and crazy person, Murble decides to make a break for... hrm. On the one hand, the school probably doesn't want her looking like a pauper either; if the quartermaster is available before the parade it'd go better for everyone. On the other, there's a gaggle of students nearby, and it'd behoove her to get to know some of her possible vassals.

...of course, then they'd know her as Murble the Crazy Hobo, so she decides to calmly walk (read: dash like a frightened eel) to the school proper.

Get to the school proper, see if the quartermaster is available to give me my uniform.

Indeed, the bags are a problem... directions were scarce with most guards brushing off your requests, perhaps justifiably. Who knows how many beggars try to sneak in every day? Then again, you haven't counted any beggars yet.

Despite the setbacks, occasionally a guard will help you, followed by a snide comment to the effect of "Good luck sneaking in." Indeed, when you finally arrive at the gates, you find a troupe of guards standing guard in their  ostentatious dress uniforms, lined up with their spears and standing taut as loaded crossbows.
Seated at a whitewood desk centered in a pool of amazingly dry pavement, the faculty gatekeeper raises her eyes to meet yours (however incompatible your stares are). She takes notice of the acceptance letter in your hand—and promptly has you arrested.
"Guards, have one of you fetch me the recordkeeper. I want to know whose letter this... pauper stole."




Raioyris paces through the jeweled gates passing rapt glances at the carriages and rich treasures of the wealthy students. Not even in the many hours he spent watching merchants enter and leave his village did he spy such extravagant fortunes.

One can only hope that their magnanimity matches their processions.

Raioyris wandered to the middle of the crowd were he found himself caught between the calls of two luxuriously dressed youth. Such presentation and projection! I can not imagine the gentle feather of thought finding rest on their audacious skulls.

He nimbly traverses the tarrying students and slips into the halls of Folstag.

You arrive at the gates just in time to observe a spectacle of sorts; a pauper dressed in sackcloth, accused of stealing an acceptance letter. You could perhaps flash your own letter and walk on past without any hesitation.

Incidentally, this marks the second sackcloth-wearer you've seen in the whole city. The first was someone preaching in the streets about some 'Silent' god.
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Re: Folstag University of Magic (It Begins)
« Reply #14 on: August 25, 2016, 03:52:26 am »

"Come, let's enter the school.  I'm shaking from excitement.", Nix says, looking nearly giddy.

Hand in letter, enter school.
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