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Dermonster

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Re: Circle of Magi I: T.R.o.M.; Chapter 1, Part 2: The Academy
« Reply #105 on: December 26, 2011, 03:00:44 am »

Great, muskets are in? Infinite ammo rapid fire gatling musket-based weapons ARE GO.

Give me half a chance I will abuse the HELL out of a system.
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I can do anything I want, as long as I accept the consequences.
"Y'know, my favorite thing about being a hero is that it gives you all kinds of narrative justification to just slay any ol' jerk who gets in the way - Black Mage.
"The bulk of [Derm]'s atrocities seem to stem from him doing things that [Magic] doesn't actually do." - TvTropes
"Dammit Derm!" - You, if I'm doing it right.
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Re: Circle of Magi I: T.R.o.M.; Chapter 1, Part 2: The Academy
« Reply #106 on: December 26, 2011, 03:05:29 am »

Muskets, Steam Engines, Cannons, Gunpowder, and even the odd Tank (Gnomes are quite the mechanical genius) Also trust me you don't want to use magic on, or within five feet of a musket >.> Very bad outcomes await for you if you do so without certain precautions. Your idea is possible, but very dangerous, and it is highly deadly if you fail.
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Re: Circle of Magi I: T.R.o.M.; Chapter 1, Part 2: The Academy
« Reply #107 on: December 26, 2011, 03:36:01 am »

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Re: Circle of Magi I: T.R.o.M.; Chapter 1, Part 2: The Academy
« Reply #108 on: December 26, 2011, 06:29:03 am »

I find it hard to see how power and connection could not be within two points of each other, unless the scale actually goes past 3 and just isn't being shown.
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BY THE GODS! THIS QUOTE MADE MY SIG BOX HAVE A SCROLL BAR! HAPPY DAYS INDEED!
BY THE GODS! YOU HAVE TOO MANY SIGS!

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Re: Circle of Magi I: T.R.o.M.; Chapter 1, Part 2: The Academy
« Reply #109 on: December 26, 2011, 04:26:22 pm »

I find it hard to see how power and connection could not be within two points of each other, unless the scale actually goes past 3 and just isn't being shown.
The scale goes quite a bit past that actually.

Actual Scale
Power: ☑☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐
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Re: Circle of Magi I: T.R.o.M.; Chapter 1, Part 2: The Academy
« Reply #110 on: December 26, 2011, 04:33:19 pm »

Did you make that precise or did you just hold down the key for a few seconds?
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I can do anything I want, as long as I accept the consequences.
"Y'know, my favorite thing about being a hero is that it gives you all kinds of narrative justification to just slay any ol' jerk who gets in the way - Black Mage.
"The bulk of [Derm]'s atrocities seem to stem from him doing things that [Magic] doesn't actually do." - TvTropes
"Dammit Derm!" - You, if I'm doing it right.
Moved to SufficientVelocity / Spacebattles.

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Re: Circle of Magi I: T.R.o.M.; Chapter 1, Part 2: The Academy
« Reply #111 on: December 26, 2011, 04:55:49 pm »

I made it precise, there are 95 boxes in total :)
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Re: Circle of Magi I: T.R.o.M.; Chapter 1, Part 2: The Academy
« Reply #112 on: December 26, 2011, 04:58:13 pm »

Odd number (Figuratively and literally) but okay.

Uh... --> ?
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I can do anything I want, as long as I accept the consequences.
"Y'know, my favorite thing about being a hero is that it gives you all kinds of narrative justification to just slay any ol' jerk who gets in the way - Black Mage.
"The bulk of [Derm]'s atrocities seem to stem from him doing things that [Magic] doesn't actually do." - TvTropes
"Dammit Derm!" - You, if I'm doing it right.
Moved to SufficientVelocity / Spacebattles.

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Re: Circle of Magi I: T.R.o.M.; Chapter 1, Part 2: The Academy
« Reply #113 on: December 26, 2011, 05:29:16 pm »

Odd number (Figuratively and literally) but okay.

Uh... --> ?
What?

Anywho I shall get started on the next update. I will go ahead, and say the creature is not your Artificer as a ritual is required to summon one, and you must be awake, and conscious to do one.
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Re: Circle of Magi I: T.R.o.M.; Chapter 1, Part 2: The Academy
« Reply #114 on: December 26, 2011, 05:30:15 pm »

--> Basically means 'Next'.

It's an arrow.
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I can do anything I want, as long as I accept the consequences.
"Y'know, my favorite thing about being a hero is that it gives you all kinds of narrative justification to just slay any ol' jerk who gets in the way - Black Mage.
"The bulk of [Derm]'s atrocities seem to stem from him doing things that [Magic] doesn't actually do." - TvTropes
"Dammit Derm!" - You, if I'm doing it right.
Moved to SufficientVelocity / Spacebattles.

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Re: Circle of Magi I: T.R.o.M.; Chapter 1, Part 2: The Academy
« Reply #115 on: December 26, 2011, 05:56:33 pm »

Ah okay now that makes since :)
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Circle of Magi I: T.R.o.M.; Chapter 1, Part 2: The Academy
« Reply #116 on: December 27, 2011, 02:36:18 am »

You decide to spend the spare time conversing with the creature, and ask him "Sorry if this seems rude, but what exactly are you?" The creature gives you a smile, and says "My name is Benny, and I am a Brownie. I Will be your servant during your stay at this school, Master. It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance, and if there is anything you need just ask." You look at Benny, and then around the room again, and find that none of the other students' servants where in the classroom, and you decide to ask him about it.

You turn back to him, and ask "Why are you the only one here in class?" Benny gives a sort of small squirming motion before replying "I have just became a servant here this year, and you are my first Master thus, I have not finished my training, and studying as well. In fact  I will most likely be in at least one of your classes each year Master." You give a small smile, and thank him for telling you this. With that a tall man walks into the room. He has black hair, brown eyes, and looks like a seemingly average person except for his strangely long hair, as it comes down to his shoulders, and half-moon shaped glasses.

He throws a book down onto his desk, and flicks his finger towards the board before saying "I am Asuya Taka, and I will be one of your teachers leading up to your Exams. I am to prepare you for the coming tests, teach you the basics of magic, and help you get on the path to becoming a Magi. Now, according to how you perform on the Artificer Ritual, and the Exams you will be placed into varying branches of teaching to better fit your skills. The four main branches the majority of you will fall under are Guardian, Twilight, Elementalist, and Sayer. Of course there are numerous other branches of training that you may end up in, and some of the training lengths for them will very. The least amount of time is two years of training which is for Elementalists, and the most is eight years for the more rare Demon-Master."

He took a pause as he pulled out some forms, and placed them on each persons table before returning to his desk, and saying "Fill those out with your training schedule for the next couple of months." With that he sat down, and flipped his book open.

Spoiler: Training Form (click to show/hide)

Spoiler: Book of Truth (click to show/hide)

Spoiler: Note (click to show/hide)
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« Reply #117 on: December 27, 2011, 08:23:20 am »

I propose a well-balanced training regime, with a slight focus on increasing our control further. Running should be useful in the future, might help with both endurance and agility, and will tire us for the connection training. I also think we should spend at least a little time learning how to fight without having to rely completely on magic.

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« Reply #118 on: December 28, 2011, 04:00:36 am »

Now I am going to start writing up the update using Nirur's schedule, and the event where you can start making more choices will be the Artificer Summoning ceremony, or more precisely a little before it. After that is done you will make up one more training schedule, and then we will have the exams, and finally the beginning of your apprenticeship.
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« Reply #119 on: December 28, 2011, 04:45:34 am »

You fill it out quickly, and hand it in with the rest of the group before once again taking your seat. Once you are all seated Mr. Taka stands up, and begins drawing on the board a complex diagram of a human body, or more specifically a Magi's body. He then spends the entire class teaching you about how magic draws first from your body's mana supply, which is usually extremely small, then your physical energy, and finally your life energy. Little did you know that this would become part of your daily routine over the next couple of months.

Over the course of three months you spent your time in the class room learning the basics of magic, and how to use. Then outside of class time you spent grueling days practicing magic, meditating, fighting in the arena, and many other things. You worked hard, and in all you collapsed over thirty time from sheer exhaustion, both mentally, and physically, but it was well worth it for over the months you became stronger, and faster physically. Your magical talents, and power also grew quickly as you set about your work with a determination that would have made Death cringe before you. If this was your destiny then you would walk down its path proudly, and become a one of the most powerful Magi, that was your though, and your motivation as you worked, and meditated.

You learned much as you spent hours in the Great Library delving through books on Magical Theory, and Spells. You put that together with the rest of your training in the Arena, and managed to win several times against slimes, goblins, and even a Troll, though the thing was half dead when you fought it, but it still counts.

After those agonizing months of training you were finally here at the Atrificer Ritual, where you would finally gain your Artificer. Over the two weeks before the ritual class was abuzz with the topic of what people would get for theirs. Most of your classmates wanted a Dragon, or Nature spirit as theirs, one of your classmate even wanted hers to be a succubus, after hearing that you, and everyone else spent fifteen minutes laughing before the Instructors came over and knocked you over the head.

You were walking with your roommates, the twins Ulin, and Freya, down the hallway to the area where the Ritual was to take place. It was located in the very middle of the school, and was open to the elements outside, yet the intricate markings, symbols, and runes carved into the stone ground showed no side of fading, nor any side of damage whatsoever. Around the area were sets of tables, benches, and chairs as many students used it as their hangout, and many came to watch the Ritual as well. As you are walking the twin, Freya, asks you 'What do you want your Artificer to Katrin?" When she asks you realize you haven't put much thought into what you wanted it to be.

Spoiler: Book of Truth (click to show/hide)
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