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I formally would like to invite all students that attended last year, to please apply again. I would also like to encourage all students that have not attended before to apply as well.
Due to recent and past events, I am sorry to say that Ravelyn Shentavo is no longer in control of the school, and I have taken over the management of it, as well as the lands. Many will be pleased to know that there is a new Manipulations teacher, though I'm sure you're sad to see you're former one leave the position.
Who knows what this year will have in store? There are some changes you should take note of enclosed in the letter.
Good luck,
Qui Shentavo
Headmaster of the Academy
( ooc:information will be posted later, for I must leave now.)

We would like to send "Cripple Killer" Parker, a promising young man who needs to be disciplined to within an inch of his life.

We would like to send Pepal'Nygen,a smart young man who had intrest of attending this Academy for years.

Daedalis looked at the invitation of her sister to form part of something called "Shentavo" academy. That reminded her of the famous Ravelyn Shentavo who dissapeared some time ago, the vampire, the angel, the devil.

"Looks like I can find something interesting if I apply", said to herself, the slim and delicate elven woman, dressed in her usual blue latex outfit. "I suppose they'll accept me, after I developed those Khaine skills and everything, although the elves don't like being involved with the Shentavos".

She shook her head, to keep her pitch black hair away from her sharp features, as her deep blue eyes blinked. She picked up her whip and her ancient lore books. "New school, I hope this year could be interesting".

Tag... I've had a few ideas on characters I wanted to try to add a little fun to the mix (nothing RP breaking, just something for me to do) seeing as Iuthia has never had a good look into "magic"...

Headmaster Qui Shentavo

I would be honoured to take up a position in the new academy year. I enjoyed my time at your school, and hope to progress further with your aid.

Lana

Dear Headmaster Shentavo:

Mom and Dad told me that they would let me go to the Shentavo Academy if I kept my grades up in school, and I got straight A's last year. They don't know I'm sending out this letter, and I'd like for you not to tell them yet, since I don't know if they want me going to your school yet or not.

I'd like some more information about your Academy sent to me, when you get the chance. I might be going there this coming year. I've included my school picture and my address so you can reach me better.

Thanks for your time. I can't wait to hear back from you.


Your (maybe) future student,

http://invisionfree.com/forums/WMNK_Coalition/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=3466

Chayse Rose Cantrell

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The letter had been sent out several months prior to the opening of the new school year and now waited for Headmaster Shentavo's reply.

-tag-

(Just until you get the info up. I went looking, and all the others with info don't exist. I need a good RP.)

http://invisionfree.com/forums/WMNK_Coalition/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=3466

Chayse Rose Cantrell[/i]

(awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww)

Katarina arrives in her normal way, simply materializing in her room. She leaves and quickly strides to the headmasters office, thrusting aside the memories that arose as she walked through the school. She knocks on the door to Rave's...no, Qui's office, and impatiently awaits an answer from within.

I formally would like to invite all students that attended last year, to please apply again. I would also like to encourage all students that have not attended before to apply as well.

Due to recent and past events, I am sorry to say that Ravelyn Shentavo is no longer in control of the school, and I have taken over the management of it, as well as the lands. Many will be pleased to know that there is a new Manipulations teacher, though I'm sure you're sad to see you're former one leave the position.

Who knows what this year will have in store? There are some changes you should take note of enclosed in the letter.

The first set of changes is the options in classes as well as the teachers.
There are two sets of classes, the first being basic, the second being more of selective courses that need to be approved by either myself, or Miss Versai.
*NEW*Basic
Basic classes are for those whom still want to focus on usual subjects. These are not required, but available for the taking.
Math (Pre-Calculus and above only)
Science (Advanced Chemistry)
English (dechipering ancient texts)
Languages (Enoch available :) )

Selective
Selective classes you must be accepted for. These are what the Academy specializes in

Manipulations: Everyone's favorite class. Manipulation anothers mind to bend to you without resorting to physical means. Inflicting emotions upon others, installing thoughts or intentions within them
Must have a high intelligence level

Advanced Combat: Advanced for a reason. Defense and offense specializing in bone akiedo, kempo, weaponry, staves, swords, guns, (plasma swords for phalanixians :-D )
Must have high strength/ endurance

Telekenetics/psionics Telekenetics...self explanatory.
Must have high intelligence level, as well as natural talent

Elementals Fire, earth, wind, and water. Manipulation of the elements and creation of them.
Must have natural talent as well as dedication

*NEW*
Healing Healing of the wounded through mental means.
Must have a true heart, as well as a high intelligence level

Teachers and Staff
Qui Shentavo..................Headmaster
Kenja Maxwell...............Manipulations Scared you Phalanix, didn't I? *evil cackle
Seth Shentavo.................Advanced Combat
Genesis Versai.................Telekenetics/manipulations
Kade Resenti....................Basics
Aurura Melina...................Elementals
**Rave Shentavo...............Enoch, Adv. Combat, Healing, elementals, manipulations

The Academy consists of three floors. The bottom floor is mainly classes, basics are located on the right, selectives on the left. The second floor are dorm rooms. The third floor is for teachers, staffs, guests of the academy, and the offices. Students are restricted from the staff's rooms, and are not allowed in, only in the main office. (that means you Joshua.)

There are four foyers located on each side of the academy.

Outside there are two swimming pools, one stable, one driving range (not talking about golf here).

The campus is 500 acres, though every thing is centered around the main building.

Students will be provided with:

-The necessary materials for their particular classes.
-Use of the facilities outside the main building: Access to cars, horses, pools, and other of the sort
-A dorm room
-Meals

The dorms....
http://www.sanjosejobcorps.org/images/dorm.jpg
(bathrooom w/ shower included as well)

Tuiton:
$50,000 for those of you entering your first
$40,000 for those of you entering your second
$38,000 for those of you entering your third
Scholarships are available:
Essay: Why do you need a scholarship? (simple...isn't it?)

Application Form

Name:
Gender:
Race:
Likes:
Dislikes:
Address:

Classes: check all that apply. You don't have to select basics.
Basics____
Manipulations____
Elementals____
****Which element______________
Healing_____
Adv. Combat (A.C.)____
Telekenetics_____
Reason why you want to attend this school?


Person whom you look up to most and why?



Good Luck,
Qui Shentavo
Headmaster of the Academy
Former manipulations teacher

Katarina arrives in her normal way, simply materializing in her room. She leaves and quickly strides to the headmasters office, thrusting aside the memories that arose as she walked through the school. She knocks on the door to Rave's...no, Qui's office, and impatiently awaits an answer from within.

Qui hears a knock at the door. His eyes dark immediately to the handle. He gets up from his chair, sighing softly, the cold breath escaping his lips. He opens the door gently to come face to face with Katrina. It was shocking...how his appearance had changed since the last year. His hair was completely white, his eyes usually crimson; but one lay in an ice blue. Angelic feathers upon his wings caressed his back, as he smiled halfly...they vanished as he saw her. He took a deep breath...now would be the explanation.
"Hello Katrina," he said softly. "It's been a while, as you can probably tell..." despite the white hair, he still looked not a day over twenty three. "there have been some changes. You're quite early...didn't even send in an application. Did you know I was going to accept you?" He gave her a stern look. "Then you were right. So...let me tell you in the sharpest way possible. My mother was taken while a full angel, hence the mixed blood in me. It awakened when she died. Did you ever think I'd choose to be cuddly?" he let out a slight laugh of amusement.

"Apparently Ravelyn has a daughter...with Vaughn. That man at both years of the academy, and the reason why she was so late for the awards ceremony." he shot her a knowing glance, with a slight smirk. "She's been helping me with this new appearance, to get to my former self, though it has been progressing slowely, and I have been very impacient. My former fledgling Kenja ran off with Joshua, and is no longer under my sireship. Ravelyn, if I have not mentioned...well, you'll see her soon enough."
He smiled. "How was your summer?"

Application Form

Name: Daedalis Vorpalis
Gender: Female
Race: Sindarin Elf, (ShadowElf)
Likes: Running, playing flute, meditation, falcons, horses, classical fencing
Dislikes: Unwarranted violence, spiders, heavy music, mechanical devices
Address: Fourth cuadrant North of the Craftworld, 106 Avenue, Vorpalis Holdings, fifth manor, Aelosian Craftworld

Classes: check all that apply. You don't have to select basics.
Basics__X__
Manipulations____
Elementals__X__
****Which element_____Air, water______
Healing__X___
Adv. Combat (A.C.)__X__
Telekenetics__X___
Reason why you want to attend this school?

I suppose because my sister recommended it to me after meeting, and fighting alongside, several of its students. Of course I have read so much about Ravelyn Shentavo and the Shentavo family that...I ended admiring them. And although we elves are a magical race, sometimes we look down upon those, as myself, show strange talents. Maybe the academy is a good place to hone my skills. I want to achieve a new level in my mind powers, learn new spells foreign to the elven classical magic and develop a personal and original style of combat

Person whom you look up to most and why?

I should say my sister, Vorpalis, she gave our family a name thanks to her deeds in the Mishakali War, the Aelosian Civil War and the Cyberutopian Incident. I'm always worried about if something could happened to her in foreign lands

Laughing she steps into his office, stepping easily by him. "You want to hear it all right now? Well then, here we go. Firstly, your appearence does not suprise me in the least. Over the summer my father died. He was, as you know, the emperor. I am the empress now, and with it comes...traits that are quite rare. Firstly." ::Qui feels a twist in the fabric of reality as one of Katarina's spells is undone. A pair of full wings are revealed:: "Apparently we share some kinship. One of the Derien ruler's titles is 'The Celestial'. I always assumed it was some sort of reinforcement to the peasants minds about the Divine Mandate of our rulers, a relic left from the past. I was wrong. The dark outbursts i'd been having? My father lived past the time he should have, my blood was restless and trying to get out, to balance the world. With my father dead it is far less violent, but far more powerful. I spent most of the summer searching for someone to explain my past to me, the true history of Derieties. Unfortunately I failed. All the information i gathered leads back to a single point in our history, thousands of years ago. I know the date, but one of my father's last acts was to have every record of that day destroyed. So Qui, that brings me to here, up till today. I heard you were searching for an apprentice and so i came, hoping i would be a satisfactory candidate. Am i?" ::Katarina falls lazily into a chair, grinning up at Qui.:: "Have i proven myself to you enough in the past two years, or must i open another hellgate? and dont worry, this time it wont be to the first level, but to the pits below the ninth. I await your answer Qui."

Qui chuckled to himself. "You've heard of the apprenticeship have you..." he said it as a statement rather than a question. He brought his hands to the side of his desk, leaning on it slightly, turning away from her and looking out the window.
"Do I have to close another to the ninth level and put you, my dear, in another coma," he sharply replied, smirking. It was all in good fun...but that is how he was. Viscious comments to possible apprentices, and the seeing how much they could take. "There are many questions I have, but one reserved for you. You're a headstrong girl Katrina, there is no mistake in that. You have very much potential, but you're to concerned with the amount of power, and the strength, rather than the quality, the quickness, the vital rendering behind all of it. Rather a raw burst of energy with you than a sculpted blast that takes technique and time to perfect. You need training. The question is, are you too prideful to learn any more than what you've already been taught... Can you fall under the direction of a vampire?" He asked her, falling back into his chair with his usual grin, fangs exposed to her as he did so.

"Qui, i always am open to learning. However, you underestimate the amount of finesse and skill i am capable of now. I learned much in my travels over the summer, learned magicks few have ever even heard of. Yes, i am proud, but i will humble myself in order to learn from you. The direction of a vampire? Thats one of the things that makes this apprenticeship so interesting."

OOC: Rave, want a co-op class. I am wouldn't mind sending some instructors if you will have them.

"And you underestimate me, my dear." He replied, and folded his hand, his boots resting upon his desk as he leaned back in his chair. He looked at her momentarily. He thought for a moment...several moments passed.

He looked at her as if he were delving into her soul... "Alright." he said after a while, then got up. "I will take you on as my apprentice." He stopped short. "but remember, one of my students went crazy, half of them disappeared, and one ended up in a coma...rumors can be funny can't they?" He chuckled to himself. "I had an apprentice before, but he quit. He said it was too much for him. I hope it will not be the same with you."

Application Form

Name: Michael Willis
Gender: Male
Race: Human, Iuthian*
Likes: Combat Training, Hometown Rislevi, Recreational Drugs*, Clubbing.
Dislikes: Arrogance, Chocolate, Drill Sgt. Zimm, Over exerting self on above likes.
Address: Iuthia Prima deGritz Territory Base, Iuthia.

Classes: check all that apply. You don't have to select basics.
Basics_x__
Manipulations____
Elementals____
****Which element______________
Healing_____
Adv. Combat (A.C.)_x__
Telekenetics__x__
Reason why you want to attend this school?

Upon seeing the aplication I fell in love with the idea of learning "magic" in another nation, I know there is much I haven't seen in this world and while I love my home country I would like a chance to do something I haven't done before. My superiours in the Iuthian Military agree that it would make an interesting "mission" if I were to learn more about magic as well getting more education before I continue my career in the military service. I have applied for Telekenetics for the simple reason that it sounded interesting and I would certainly enjoy learning foriegn fighting styles to see how they differ from our own. The basics are simply a matter of filling time between lessons and learning more while out of the military.

Person whom you look up to most and why?

My father, he's always been a rolemodel for me and helped me through my first year of complusory service for my nation. He's a liberal parent with a open mind, however he's not afriad to say when you've done something wrong. His service record is something for all soldiers to look up to and has earned our family name a certain degree of honor.

Good Luck,
Qui Shentavo
Headmaster of the Academy
Former manipulations teacher

* OOC: Trust me, there is a difference between Iuthian Humans and normal humans, in a mundane way they are the same, however they are slightly resistant to mental magics due to the society they live in and they aren't all that great with the imagination.

Meanwhile, Recreational Drugs are fully legal within Iuthia and they are looked on in the same way as drink and tobacco... most citizens are very responable with what they take and you will find Iuthians to be a healthy people (even the UN agrees). They don't see it as wrong so it wouldn't seem odd to us to have it down as a hobby... bearing in mind we don't think too much on how it may be taken.

Michael Willis: accepted
Please tg me the name and classes for record (at the end of the year this is this huge thing...this is necessary and goes for anyone else accepted)
ex. (tg)
Aysha Collens
Telekenetics
Elements: air
Basics

ooc: I may try to send Calico again and hopefully keep up better with posting.

Name:Pepal'Nygen
Gender:Male
Races:Drow,Drizzt Army
Likes:To have powers to do good
Dislikes:Not availbe
Address:1345 Drownin,Drizzt Army

Classes:
Basics:_X__
Manipulations___
Elementals:_X__
Which Elements? Fire and Water
Healing:_X__
Adv Combat:___
Telekentics:__X_
Reason Why you want to attend this school?:
Because the academy here at Drizzzts Army is filled up and yours is the best in foerign lands

Person you look up too the most and why?:
My uncle because he is a respected general in the Army in my nation and he makes the best out of his troops and meets with our leader drizzt alot.He makes a good impression on me.

OOC: This is with the approval of Rave, I think.

The United Star Empire of Valinon will be sending an instructor to teach a co-op class at the Academy this year. The class is:
Valinor Dueling Techniques Basic and Advanced
Instructor: Captain Rudolph Hierch, His Majesty's Imperial Sovereign Protectors
Secondary Instructor: Toni Vacit, His Majesty's Special Liaison Service

Learn the basics of Valinor dueling with melee weapons ranging from the average Valinor sabre to the Dominion of Outer Centauri straight-blade katana. Basic and Advanved course will be offered, you may take one or both. Recommend students of good physical condition with at least basic knowledge of melee techniques

OOC: How can I resist? I've participated in the other two, after all. It would seem strange to pass up the oppertunity.

IC:

Name: Santiana Cortez
Gender: female
Race: human
Likes: helping others, developing new medications, meditating, honing psionic abilities
Dislikes: senseless loss of life, people who shout 'Hey ya'll watch this!' then violently injure themselves, minefields leftover from wars, having to rely on 'frontier medicine'(OOC: *considers listing vampires* lol)
Address: CSS Brother's Keeper, Earth Orbit. Refer answer to Crimmond Medical Corps.

Classes:
Manipulations
Healing
Telekenetics

Reason why you want to attend this school?
I have recently completed a tour of duty abourd the CSS Brother's Keeper, Crimmond's first hospital ship and wish to expand in more directions than is availible in the military.

Person whom you look up to most and why?
Admiral Mitch Latrop, having served as a field medic through three ground wars, saving the lives of nearly three thousand soldiers. His knowledge of the medical field and it's history is the basis of most of our computer databases in the Medical Corps.

OOC: Figured I'd try a non-violent character for a change.

Yea,I had that idea on Pepal'Nygen

Name: Roger Hammond
Gender: Male
Race: Human
Likes: The thrill of the hunt, a feeling of power and control, putting others under the impression that I always know more than I am telling, and the knowledge that I have the power to destroy the life of all those who oppose me.
Dislikes: Overly smug enemies, those who believe they are superior or equal to me, and those who go against my sense of justice. MY sense.
Address: Currently occupying an alley in between the Ironfire Warehouse on Central Avenue and the abandoned Civic City Casket Co. in Civic City, Excelsioria.
Basics: _x_
Manipulations: _x_
Elementals: _
****Which Element: _
Healing: _
Advanced Combat: _x_
Telekinetics: _

Reason Why You Want To Attend This School:

In the high hopes that I may become a future ruler, I am eager to learn and escape this country. I am willing to perform any special services or oddjobs you may wish for me to do. Leaving Excelsioria would be excellent. I would like to one day return and perhaps bring the wretched place to the glory it could reach. I am very ambitious, and should you need aid around the school (unruly students, disobedient staff, or an apprentice that just isn't working out), I would gladly assist you there. Although I do not respect the Excelsiorian government, I have heard quite a bit about the Academy, and am willing to obey all the teachers there. In fact, I am willing to do a variety of things for you. I am desperate to escape the nation I am currently occupying, and the streets here are very dangerous. Considering that history is full of many people that have risen up from nothing to create vast empires, you may find that it would be to your benefit to learn more about manipulation and violence- the only things a man must know about politics. I promise you that should I receive a scholarship, I will be ruler of Excelsioria within a month after your schooling. I feel that I am intelligent enough to become a student here, and am in the high hopes that you accept.

[I posted this message because I don't want this topic going into the abyss of forgotten topics]

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Application Form

Name: Inari Haku
Gender: Male
Race: Human
Likes: Japanese weaponry, practicing Taijutsu (ninja physical fighting)
Dislikes: Annoying people, Roanians
Address: N/A

Classes:
Elementals
Element: Wind
Adv. Combat (A.C.)

Reason why you want to attend this school?
I was raised in the mountains of Sigma Octavus in a ninja clan that specialized in wind techniques. I learned much, and later moved into the city. The military picked up on my 'talents' and put me into Dominic Wrathes assassin squad. Dom left for a while to the academy, and came back impressed with it. I decided I would go, and have now earned enough money to attend. I want to go on to become one of the greatest assassins in the world.

Person whom you look up to most and why?
Dominic Wrathe. He is the greatest fighter I have ever seen. He credits part of it to this academy.

[same as before]

(just call it a bump)

Application Form

Name: Giarc "Cripple Killer" Parker
Gender: Male
Race: Human
Likes: 1920's style hats, women, guns
Dislikes: Authority
Address: No fixed abode

Classes:
Basics__X__
Manipulations____
Elementals____
****Which element______________
Healing_____
Adv. Combat (A.C.)__X__
Telekenetics_____
Reason why you want to attend this school?

Parents DEMAND I learn to respect people.


Person whom you look up to most and why?

Al Capone. The man was a frickin' genious!

Application Form

Name: Lana Hamilton
Gender: Female
Race: Human
Likes: Learning new things, and improving my abilities
Dislikes: Unnecessary violence
Address: Tartarus

Classes: check all that apply. You don't have to select basics.
Basics____
Manipulations__X__
Elementals____
****Which element______________
Healing_____
Adv. Combat (A.C.)__X__
Telekenetics_____
Reason why you want to attend this school?
Attended last year, and I know there is still so much to learn.

Person whom you look up to most and why?
There are too many people, all for varying reasons. At the academy, Elaine, who showed great kindness to me from the moment we met.

Name: Ignus Freinth
Gender: Male
Race: Human
Likes: Study, Runebone (a type of magical chess in essance), magic
Dislikes: Being disturbed, large parties, rash people


Classes: check all that apply. You don't have to select basics.
Basics____
Manipulations__X__
Elementals__X__
****Which element__Fire Air____________
Healing_____
Adv. Combat (A.C.)____
Telekenetics______

Reason why you want to attend this school?

Due to lack of high quality facilities which concern the arcane arts. I seek to better myself in the ways of manipulating the fabric of reality, I know the basics of it, the principibles. I have not been taught the more advanced parts of it, so hence, I come here to a place of reputed teaching ability, and unique teachers.

Person whom you look up to most and why?[/b]

Aramon, a mage who taught me the basics of magic. He taught me lessons which I shall never forget, and has been a pillar of inspiration with his own dedication. His skill in magic where impressive, he was my old teacher. Unfortunately, he died recently due to a rather tragic accident within one of his experiments.


(OOC Looks like Kain cannot come back eh? Ah well. This is Kain in another guise, I am proberbly going to leave Kain for a while now. I just wanted something fresh. But...I am going to stay with some of the old too. Just do not think that Veric has anything to do (nationwise, as in my character coming from) with my character. Well if you want me, feel free, I am trying to enter a new type of character, my other cahracter Kain got...slightly too complex shall we say? :) )

I would like to send The Crusher. He is a crazy man that won't reveal his name.

Use the form.

OOC: Valinon ONE teacher :D in A.C. I sent you a tg...read it! lol

IC:

Accepted
Pepal'Nygen
Santiana Cortez
Roger Hammond
Inari Haku (ooc:Sigma...send more cookies)
Lana Hamilton
Ignus Freinth

Denied
Giarc "Cripple Killer" Parker- It would be better if you develope you character more, and lose the "Cripple killer"...I'd like to have you into the academy, but if you went there, chances are you'd have a similar relationship to Joshua and Qui, you being Joshua. (for those of you whom know this reference :twisted: ) And he would most likely be on your case for the entire year.
The Crusher-Application and [i]name

(OOC Yay! Just gotta write up some background while I revise for mock GCSEs....I need to get my priorities sorted out....)

Name: Benjamin Wilhelm Augustus Theodorich Wolfjäger, His Highness Benjamin VI
Gender:Male
Race: Human ( ooc: won’t say anything more)
Likes: The palace, classical swordfightings, himself, fire-lizards with honey, the empire, to confuse people
Dislikes: ‘The Plague’, council meetings, others knowing more than he does, the new court dresses…
Address: Reichsplatz 1, New Landing, Kingdom of Eras, UE, The Enclave

Classes:
A.C.
Telekinetics

Reason why you want to attend this school?

Do We have to give a reason? We are the Emperor, We just want.

Person whom you look up to most and why?

Windfänger ( Windcatcher ) because she was the first of Our kind.

Basics:Daedalis Vorpalis, Michael Willis,Pepal'Nygen,Roger Hammond
Manipulations:Santiana Cortez,Roger Hammond, Lana Hamilton,Ignus Freinth
Elementals:
Air:Daedalis Vorpalis,Inari Haku,Ignus Freinth
Fire:Pepal'Nygen,Ignus Freinth
Water: Daedalis Vorpalis, Pepal'Nygen
Earth:
Adv. Comba:tDaedalis Vorpalis, Michael Willis,Roger Hammond,Inari Haku, Lana Hamilton
Telekenetics:Daedalis Vorpalis, Michael Willis, Pepal'Nygen,Santiana Cortez,Benjamin Wolfjäger
Healing:Daedalis Vorpalis,Pepal'Nygen,Santiana Cortez

Benjamin Wilhelm Augustus Theodorich Wolfjäger

For you, we will also teach you how to write your name shorter:
Benjamin Wolfjäger :lol:
You're in...enough said

OOC: *Ahem*. If you are denying me access to the academy because I'm a n00b, I think your being very silly. Has it occurred to you that I am perhaps a puppet, hmm? Go on. Try me.

Those kind of names sometimes get confusing

OOC: *Ahem*. If you are denying me access to the academy because I'm a n00b, I think your being very silly. Has it occurred to you that I am perhaps a puppet, hmm? Go on. Try me.

Or....it could just be for the reasons she stated? She would expect that from everyone not just from you.

For you, we will also teach you how to write your name shorter:
Benjamin Wolfjäger
You're in...enough said

Sir, We would prefer if you would call Us Benjamin VI or Your Highness if you talk to Us.

( ooc: Yipppiiieh)

OOC: Is there another thread for the RP or is it here?

(OOC I would imagine that it would be here. This is simply the begining. Feel free to begin, I am sure Rave will not mind. But my word aint the law... :) )

OOC: If she does mind, too bad. I'm posting. Now to try and see if I can figure out how to make a char not be sadistic and destructive... and manage to beat the curse(all of my characters that visited the Academy died shortly thereafter, only a few for good, though).

IC: A BMW motercycle sped down the open highway. Not your average BMW though. This was a Mono-X1 Monobike (http://www.optidigit.com/stevens/bikergirl.JPG)*. It skids through the main gates and cruises to the parking lot, slowly settling down on it's gravplate. The rider gets off and removes her helmet. Dark tan skin and obviously latin features looked over the area. "Bike, voiceprint lock." She says and walks off to the main building as the bike shuts down completely(save for the grav plate).

She walks into the building and up to the receptionist. "I am Santiana Cortez. I was accepted as a student here." What the receptiosist or anyone watching may notice is she arrived with nothing but the bike and what she had on.

OOC: *Sold only by BMW Europe, a Crimmond Corporation. Also... That isn't my pic or my char. I simply swiped the pic for use in one of my other RPs.

OOC: Okay, let's have a look at the reasons...

Denied
Giarc "Cripple Killer" Parker- It would be better if you develope you character more, and lose the "Cripple killer"

Develop my character more?! So I have to start ANOTHER thread, explaining who my character is, maybe do one or two RPs with him, by which time it'll be too late to join the academy. IMHO, if Haraki or Phalanix was to post THE EXACT SAME entry from as me, they'd probably be let in. That's just my opinion, though...

And the "Cripple Killer" part? HE'S A WANNABE GANGSTER! It's just a name, it's not like he mugs every person with a physical deformity he sees in the street...

...I'd like to have you into the academy, but if you went there, chances are you'd have a similar relationship to Joshua and Qui, you being Joshua. (for those of you whom know this reference :twisted: ) And he would most likely be on your case for the entire year.
The Crusher-Application and [i]name

JOSHUA AND QUI?! The way this year's academy will go if you have your way, it'll be like Harry Potter, but even LESS interesting! 300 posts of "XYZ gets into the pool" or "XYZ says 'Hi' to ZYX.".

( No you do not need to create a thread, I certainly have not. I will let Rave defend herself, just do not get all angry about it. Just calm down and when she gives her answer do what you want.)

Develop my character more?! So I have to start ANOTHER thread, explaining who my character is, maybe do one or two RPs with him, by which time it'll be too late to join the academy. IMHO, if Haraki or Phalanix was to post THE EXACT SAME entry from as me, they'd probably be let in. That's just my opinion, though...

Look at my application. That is a brand spankin' new character. I provided some detail and a background for her. You did not list anything like that.

And the "Cripple Killer" part? HE'S A WANNABE GANGSTER! It's just a name, it's not like he mugs every person with a physical deformity he sees in the street...I have to agree with you there. Let his call himself whatever he wants Rave. If he wan't to be the next Joshua, let him.

JOSHUA AND QUI?! The way this year's academy will go if you have your way, it'll be like Harry Potter, but even LESS interesting! 300 posts of "XYZ gets into the pool" or "XYZ says 'Hi' to ZYX.".You don't likle the way these threads get RPed, why are you applying?

Okay okay, I'll put in a little bit of background detail. And as for the way these RPs are done, I thought I'd try my hand at one. And hopefully this year won't be as sinfully BORING as last years (OR the one before that...).

Ignus observed the mansion with his ice blue eyes as they darted from side to side intellegently. He noted the serine surrondings, the layout of the place. Stroking his boney chin softly his mind worked away at a lesurely pace thinking of many things. Of deeds done. Of deeds to be done.

The wind getnly breathed accross the black velvet clothes of Ignus, the sign of his profession, or at least his aim. The black velvet fluttered slowly to the wind, the incredibly soft cloak drapped around Ignus briskly, the hood covered most of his face. It was a traveling cloak, one which he had swiftly put on after leaving his previous dwelling with his recently deceased mentor, the goldern lining of strange words upon the border of the robe.

He smiled at the place. He began to walk towards it, seeming like a frail ghost, his pale skin constrasted by the blackness of his clothes made him seem like a zombie. He seemed young, yet his eyes and the way he spoke bellied his youthful body. His face was one like chistled marble, formed delicately and with defined lines, archs and curves.

Walking down slowly, he was a frail figure, filled out by the small robe of his, which ammassed around like a black ocean, lapping his feet as he walked with the goldern border a the surf.

He saw the bike come down, and noted it as it traveled ahead. He did not smile, mearly noted it as he went trhough the enterance. He looked around...no one else was here apart from that person with the bike.

He continued to walk on...

A regal horse walked to the gates of the academy, a grey mount with a slow and quiet pace. Its rider was covered with a deep sea blue cloak, leaving just a hand showed. In the hand a falcon was posing, his head however not covered by the usual hood. As she approached the gates, Daedalis removed her hood and put a hand over her falcon's head.

She was an elf, although a very young one, her dark hair gleaming like the feathers of a raven, her eyes like a pair of pure blue sapphires, her slim silouette moving with grace and elegance. Although she was beautiful, in her face the lack of self confidence in her appearance didn't gave her a seductive look. She was beautiful as a doll, beautiful but lifeless and emotionless, without charm, without flavor.

Her decision of studying arcane and fighting arts outside her homeland came suddenly, after her sister recommend her this academy. She was one of the best elven promises of this generation, but no teacher in her lands could hone her skills due to her lack of confidence in her abilities. "Stay quiet Anfaugloth, we're in a friendly place here, or at least I think so", she said as her horse shook its head, as in dissaproval of the place where they were standing.

She called at the gates, giving a look to the motorcycle parked in front of it. "A horse of iron, Anfaugloth, that's all, there's no need to be nervous about it", she said, realizing that her horse was nervous about the ugly and stinky construct. I suppose I must wait until someone comes and greet me?, she thought...

Ignus saw the elven woman upon the horse. Truelly, many different people are going to be within this place with me. Hopefully they should not cause any trouble with me.

Observing the elven woman go through the gate upon her steed, he noted her apperance, the way that she spoke to the hawk of hers. He knew its name now. It might be useful later...he catalogued it to his collection of observations.

Ignus remained to the left of her, and he walked up to the main enterance of the mainsion slowly giving her no more of his time. He took his blue eyes off her, and onto the mansion. He black figure proceeded on.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON GIARC "CRIPPLE KILLER" PARKER

Giarc grew up in the roughest area of Wohlistad, where he quickly learned the rule that would serve him through life: Trust was a weakness. People he once trusted, turned against him and became his enemies. His lack of money forced him into a life of crime, where he earned his nickname by murdering a rival ganglord, who was bedridden. Soon, he established himself as a dangerous figure at the tender age of 14. Every hour, money was raked in from his "Businesses". Soon, he was rich enough to do whatever he wanted. And, of course, so were his parents. They were mortified when they learned about his lack of respect for humans, and so they have dropped everything to try and get him into the Shentavo Academy, where they hope he will learn that the world doesn't revolve around him.

Pepal'Nygen flew into the city in his uncles HC127 helicopter,used a bus to get there and then when he saw the mansion,he was amamzed.He was wondering in an instant,what if this is just like the academy in his home nation,he looked at the other students,mainly the other new students as he thought they were,they didn't seem that normal.He keeps on thinking"What did I got myself into".The idea of being away from his home nation like he was a refugee from a terrible war from home.

Then soon he saw the Eleven woman when she came in,he was stunned and wide eyed in amazment.pepal never seen a elf before,what the drow from his home nation says "our kin". Maybe he thought,there might be more to this academy than what he thought.

(OOC More depth please, about how you character is, what he is thinking etc. Where he is. Please more depth....)

tag

[ooc: you can leave something to character development during the RP. It's good to allow some suprises when RPing. I think Wohlistad has done more than enough character background.]

Hey who can for get Joshua for coming back! And yes he is he just loves making life there hell somedays. Besides you know his normal classes(AC and Telekenetics and (lets hear some gasps) Manipulations (hell he needs other ways to beat up Phoenix)
And yes you scared me
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Joshua smirked as he steped off his custom Warthog with some new1 "toys" put in it. The first time in the 2 years of being here he didn't bring his old armor (the one that dented his room's floor :P .) He smirked though time for some fun to realy begen again. He quickly headed towards his old room and when he steped in just laughed. There right were it was 2 years ago it still was. His old armor indent from the faulty one.

A sound like a far away thunder-storm could be heared that slowly rose.

After a few seconds three black points in the sky could be identified as the source of the noise. They fastly approached and grew bigger untill the shapes of the flying objects became recognizable; they all more or less looked like motorcycles without wheeles but four seats and small wings. Every vehicle was manned with one pilot.

They landed next to the monobike with roaring engines, creating quite a stir then the sound of the engines grew silent.

The pilot of the first vehicle left his seat, took off the breathing mask and cleaned his dark blue and silvern leather dress from (mostly imaginary) dusk. Then he looked round, not very impressed by what he saw.

"Shel', please inform Mr. Shentavo about Our arrival so anybdy comes to show Us Our" *sniff* " room." he ordered one of the other pilots, a truly gigantic beeing of at least 8'3" and surely 200kg with a snakelike face. Shel'riuk nodded and entered the building, looking for a directory or someone to show him Qui Shentavo's office.

Joshua heard the loud ship landing and sighed. "Looks like the next group is starting to arive," he says as he quickly places 3 viles of nano-bots with random uses in a small box then pockets it.

[ooc: you can leave something to character development during the RP. It's good to allow some suprises when RPing. I think Wohlistad has done more than enough character background.]

(OOPS! Sorry, I meant drizzt!)

OOC: Valinon ONE teacher :D in A.C. I sent you a tg...read it! lol

IC:

Accepted
Pepal'Nygen
Santiana Cortez
Roger Hammond
Inari Haku (ooc:Sigma...send more cookies)
Lana Hamilton
Ignus Freinth

Denied
Giarc "Cripple Killer" Parker- It would be better if you develope you character more, and lose the "Cripple killer"...I'd like to have you into the academy, but if you went there, chances are you'd have a similar relationship to Joshua and Qui, you being Joshua. (for those of you whom know this reference :twisted: ) And he would most likely be on your case for the entire year.
The Crusher-Application and [i]name

OOC: Please accept my humble apologies, Rave, I misconstrued the wording of the telegram. I have edited my post accordingly. :oops:

Santiana turns at the sound of the engines and frowns when they land by her bike. If they scratched the paint, I'll... she thought, then saw the creature that entered.

She was tall, about 6'5 and didn't have to look up to see a person's face often. Good grief, that thing's built like an Assault Marine... and I think a Marine would think twice about taking him on.

Santiana decides it would be best to wait elsewhere and heads back outside, walking to her monobike and checking it. She ignores the ones that landed beside her, untill she was sure there was no damage. "That was... quite an entrance."

[ooc: you can leave something to character development during the RP. It's good to allow some suprises when RPing. I think Wohlistad has done more than enough character background.]

Thank you Gehenna. At least SOMEONE here is on my side... you are on my side, right...?

Anfaugloth jumped alittle bit at the sound. Eldar jetbikes in Aelosia were almost soundless, in contrast of the deep hum of the strange hover vehicles that arrived. Then she saw the strange reptilian faces of those who came out of the vehicles. Dragon men, draconians. I thought they were a legend.

Then the tall woman, with no doubt the owner of the bike, looked at her with some kind of disdain. Of course she was great and powerful, and she was just like a tiny insect compared with her. This is going to be a long year, she thought, rolling her eyes as she calmed Anfaugloth and waited for the others to make their appearance.

Anfaugloth jumped alittle bit at the sound. Eldar jetbikes in Aelosia were almost soundless, in contrast of the deep hum of the strange hover vehicles that arrived. Then she saw the strange reptilian faces of those who came out of the vehicles. Dragon men, draconians. I thought they were a legend.

Then the tall woman, with no doubt the owner of the bike, looked at her with some kind of disdain. Of course she was great and powerful, and she was just like a tiny insect compared with her. This is going to be a long year, she thought, rolling her eyes as she calmed Anfaugloth and waited for the others to make their appearance.

Anfaugloth jumped alittle bit at the sound. Eldar jetbikes in Aelosia were almost soundless, in contrast of the deep hum of the strange hover vehicles that arrived. Then she saw the strange reptilian faces of those who came out of the vehicles. Dragon men, draconians. I thought they were a legend.

Then the tall woman, with no doubt the owner of the bike, looked at her with some kind of disdain. Of course she was great and powerful, and she was just like a tiny insect compared with her. This is going to be a long year, she thought, rolling her eyes as she calmed Anfaugloth and waited for the others to make their appearance.

Ignus turned also and looked onward at the wide diversity which traveled towards the mansion. He was reassurred that this place would hold what he wanted, as these people did. Feeling slightly....less glamerous then them, he felt slightly small in comparison in value.

Stop it! Such thoughts are foolish...it invites such stupid emotions which will hinder you, Ignus thought.

He continued to walk along and waited just outside of the inner enterance, he leant against the wall, looking around at the others, his robe clinging onto the surface of the wall.

While Shel'riuk went into the building to look for Qui Shentavo Benjamin inspected the nearer surroundings, especially the tall woman at the monobike. With more than 190cm she was about 15cm (nearly 6'') taller than he was. Then his look wandered over to the horse rider at the gate.
A bit far away - but I'm sure she is an elve. he tought and extended his mind to make sure though it was not very interesting to him who or what she was.

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Shel'riuk found the reception and asked for the way to Qui Shentavo's office.

Pepal in an instant jumped from the strange sound of the Eldar jetbikes landing near him,he was disgusted when he saw the Draconic faces and such of the riders.He heard of them in his nation on the news and such and read a little bout them.Strange creatures they are,different from drow and even elven traditions,and they say they are also our kin?!
Pepal just thought humbug bout that,he saw they look nothing like a Elf
to his eyes.He slowly walks toward the steps of the mansion still keeping a watchful eye on the Eldar riders.

(OOC: Just because I see the (wrong)names the second time now:
The lizzard-like creature is an Atlantid, not a Draconian (although, if the legends about Draconians are old enough, they might be the same species). Of course it's up to you to compare him with more known species.

The so called "Eldar jetbikes" are LTAVs (Light Transport and Assault Vehicles). Only Aelosia called them by a different name to compare the sounds with the sounds of 'Eldar jetbikes' in Aelosia.

Again: this is only a note to prevent missunderstandings. I doubt you ever heared about Atlantids or LTAVs so you can call them whatever you want and compare them with things you know.

(OOC I am getting slightly confused here. All of this is getting a tad much. Someone explain, I do not even know if Rave would allow all of this! We are going a little bit too far here I think...but who am I to say....)

Ignus marveled at the technology some people resorted to travel. He had only traveled on foot, and occasionally got a lift where he could. From car, horse, or hovercraft it did not matter really. As long as he got where he needed. He had a rather large amount of cystals from his previous mentor....part of the reason why he...

Do not think about that. Someone might be able to read your mind. Espically Qui....shroud it...hide it...make it not seem like anything. Make it blend it. God knows what would happen should anyone discover what he did. Ignus shivered for a moment at the thought of this Qui. He had heard things about him....

He continued to observe alone at the wall of the mansion, choosing to wait to get himself composed and see all the others make thier enterance. That way he could see the others, see their strengths and who they where. It could all come in useful...

(OOC Anyone can come up to him and talk you know...that is if you want. I do not mind.)

"Very well then Qui, I accept." Katarina gets up from her chair, grinning. "Oh, and i was wondering something. Can i teach a combat magic class?"

"Very well then Qui, I accept." Katarina gets up from her chair, grinning. "Oh, and i was wondering something. Can i teach a combat magic class?"

(OOC Was that in responce to a t-gram...or was that just muddled up? I am a tad lost here...someone review what has been happening.)

The Shorinji Kempo technical syllabus comprises both hard techniques known as 'goho' and soft techniques known as 'juho'. Goho involves a wide variety of strikes, blocks, etc., whilst juho involves joint reversals, releases, restraints, takedowns and throws. Whilst most martial disciplines are predominantly characterised by either approach, it is not safe to say that Shorinji Kempo is simply a mixture of the two. The Shorinji Kempo repertoire is designed on the assumption that neither the goho or juho approach will be the most appropriate response in any given situation and a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles of each is the only appropriate preparation for a physical encounter. As a consequence, in practice the two systems are not used independently but hand in hand. This creates a unique, all round system of self defence based on technique rather than strength.

All of the techniques of Shorinji Kempo are designed around a comprehensive understanding of the vital points on the human body. With this understanding, delivering a counter-attack to any one of these points in the correct manner maximises the practitioner's actions whilst minimising the physical effort required. The requirement for physical strength is therefore minimised and in keeping with the ethical component of budo an opponent may be immobilised without causing any permanent damage. Shorinji Kempo recognises 138 such points.

In addition to the strict aesthetic standards required, emphasis is also placed on the practical application of the skills acquired. The teaching methods employed include a variety of exercises, which ensure that practice is informative, challenging, enjoyable and safe.

But what the hell is bone(r) Akido (sp)?

Also weapon training and sword is the samething aren't they?

(OOC Wow, that was random if informative. Urm...thanks..)

(OCC:I agree with you Veric)

Application Form

Name: Dranak Osrath
Gender: male
Race: Human
Likes: fighting
Dislikes: Kinds
Address: 74 East Corridor,
North Shaft,
MegaBlasterCannon.
M96 0BG
Classes: check all that apply. You don't have to select basics.
Basics needed
Manipulations _energy
Elementals needed
****Which element ____fire______
Healing needed _
Adv. Combat (A.C.)_done
Telekenetics needed
Reason why you want to attend this school?
I heard that Magic can be useful and could be used to give me a nice easy job when I retire.
Person whom you look up to most and why?
Heihachi Mishima his exceptional might and power is amazing and this is what I wish to be upon old age
http://digilander.libero.it/jaike/accp/char/tekken/heihachi

Joshuua laughed to himself as he remembered what happened in the past. "Ah good times," hes ays to him self as he begens to walk towards the AC room to get the feel of the place once again. He looked around then reached into his pocket and pulled out the box of the 3 viles of nano bots and opened it and pulled out one. He opned the vile and poured contents onto his hand and let a katana's hilt form then came the blade. He smirked as it finished. A flawless blade of power and grace.

-See most recent post-

OOC: Veric... you are not at the mansion. You are at the academy. They are NOT the same thing.

IC: Santiana walks back towards the building and notices the man leaning against the wall more by her mind than her eyes. That ability to sense people nearby had saved her more than once.

She walks up to him and smiles. "Hello there. You a student too?"

ooc: Yup. not the mansion, the academy. :-D

Wohlistad- I did not deny you because you were a new person using the sight. I don't do things like that, and for some, this has been the first thread they joined. Again, if you don't like my thread, then leave. If you're going to make it such a big deal and go on about it instead of resubmitting a character for the reasons I stated, then please leave. (though I have some "choice words", I will not say them.)

This is just the thread for the admitance and arrivals, the classes will start on another.

IC:
Qui looked at Katrina, and smiled. "I suppose...yes, you may. Your training will begin at the start of classes," He slowely stepped toward her. he chuckled to himself for an unknown reason, and opened the door for her. "I beleive that they are starting to arrive...you'll be suprised at whom is there to greet them.
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She brushed the comb through her auburn hair. Her eyes were alight with fire. Dark liner lined the rims of her eyes and mascara enhanced her lashes. The half demon staired in the mirror as she adjusted her blouse. The similarity was remarkable.... She was around 5"10 with a slender figure. her skin was fair, though not so much as others.
She smiled in satisfaction, but ran her hand along her bureau. So many memories. It was there she had been engaged...there where she had spent both years of the academy. Her crimson eyes flickered as she turned to face the door of her bedroom. She slid her hand along the handle, and opened it. She walked down the staircase and into the main hall, where the students began to arrive.
Ravelyn Shentavo entered the main hall to greet the students...

Seth looked at Joshua with a wide smile. "Funny...any particular reason you signed up for manipulations this year?" He asked. "Not afraid of distracting the professor, are you?" Seth appeared young, though a scar slashed across his left eye from Rave's little vendetta with Mephisto.Alright, It wasn't so much a vendetta, but that's usually what it was referred to. His eyes were a dark brown.
It had been a long time since he had seen Eclispe, and his demeanor had changed greatly because of the fact. In the end, I am alone Eclipse... he recalled his words...and sighed, then looked back at Joshua.

Name: Peter Zion
Gender: Male
Race: Human
Likes: Guns
Dislikes: Loud people
Address: None at moment.

Classes: check all that apply. You don't have to select basics.
Basics: none
Manipulations: X
Elementals: X
****Which element: Fire
Healing: X
Adv. Combat (A.C.): X
Telekenetics: X (Not sure if talent exsists.)
Reason why you want to attend this school?
Need to add skills to 'resume', will improve value on market.


Person whom you look up to most and why?
Myself, because I'm self-reliant.


A man with long, curly black hair taps the 'send' button on his keyboard with deliberate precision. He'd left the RDMA, for now. There was better money as a freelancer. A new skill set would help him on his way. Zion wasn't a stranger to killing, he'd done so from two-hundred meters down to two inches. The RDMA had honed the skills the Marine Corps had given him, allowing him to become a better sniper. He'd also become better at CQB, to assist him in escaping when things didn't go as planned.

The man non-chalantly ties back his hair at the nape of his neck, with a bit of twine. The Driddish hotel room was posh, by Donald Trump's standards. An open bottle of champagne sat next to a nickel-plated Berretta M96 on the coffee table. Under the pillow on the bed sat an old-style KA-BAR. Directly next to him was a custom-built W2000 snipers' rifle. On the stock was engraved the USMC's 'This is my rifle', a short verse explaining the intimite connection between a Marine and his weapon. The gold lettering danced eerily in the dim light cast from the computer screen. Zion had nothing else to do now but wait... and drink. He took a long pull from the bottle next to his sidearm.

OOC: My bad, just found the application form on the first page.

Rave looked at Ignus, walking towards him. She really wanted to see all of her students again. Her memories...they plagued her. She could not run the school this year...but would be behind it. She would always be. She was, more benevolent than her son Qui, and more on the pacient side.
Qui, students are arriving, why don't you make an appearance?

Qui looked at Katrina, and sighed. He then replied to Rave. Alright, alright. I've taken Katrina as my apprentice.

No alterior motives in choosing her? Rave questioned.

No... he replied firmly.

Rave smiled. Well alright then. You know...I'd very much like a spar with my son...maybe as demonstration...

Qui shuddered slightly. I'll win this time, no contest.

You've never beaten me before...

He flinched slightly, and an amused expression appeared on his face. You're no longer...able to use your former powers.

Oh, but I've always been old fashioned.

Alright...you're on. Later though...

Rave continued on, and smiled at Ignus. "Welcome," she said. "I have not seen you before." She remarked, looking him over. "Ignus...if I'm not mistaken." She paused momentarily. "Ravelyn Shentavo." She said introducing herself.
(ooc: italic writing is not heard aloud)

Mercenary Soldiers- No problem, I was waiting for you to tell me what classes. Sure. Accepted.

OOC: Woah woah woah woah...... RAVE?! :shock: Okay... what in the Hell(pun intended) did you pull to get her out? Also, Santiana is standing there too, so you know.

(go to the graveyard thread http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=98705&highlight= then read the new girl thread Long threads, but explain what she went through. Sorry, It's confusin 30 goes to 89 posts before I got back. trying to sort out everyones location and character.)

She glances over to another that she has not seen before. "Santiana," she says softly, welcoming her has well. There was another new student. "Welcome to the academy."

OOC: Alright.

Manipulations
AC
Healing
Elementals/Fire
Telekinetics

That work? Or did I need to TG you with them?

IC:
Zion gathered his things and set out for the acadamy, taking a battered single-engine plane to his destination, which he flew himself. It wasn't a Harrier, but it had to do.

The shaggy-looking Zion arrived at the front gate with his rifle slung over his shoulder, his pistol in the waistband of his pants, and the knife in his right boot. He was dressed simpy: Combat boots with grey fatigues and a black T-shirt that fit a bit too well.

'This could be interesting...'

He thought to himself as he opened the main doors...

OOC: You just aren't gonna let her stay down, eh? :wink:

IC: Satiana merely tilts her head at Rave and nods slowly. "Thank you Rave." She studies her face carefully, looking into Rave's eyes for a second or two, then smiles. "You're more powerful than the reports said."

Zion enters the main hall, where some sort of gathering is apparently being held...

"I have reports now?" She laughed slightly. "Nice. However, reports can be very misleading. A few...changes have been made with myself, however." She looks over to where another enters. "Peter..." she remarked. "Nice to see you as well."

Many had heard of her before, she rather introduce herself once than one hundred times. She was mistakable for no one else in the academy.
She looked toward the three. "What classes are you taking?"

Zion shrugs.

"I think Manipultaion, Telephathy, AC, and... healing. You an instructor?"

Zion asks the woman, unsure of who she was, and why she was able to connect his name with his face.

Ravelyn nods. "Manipulations...interesting. Good class....good luck with that. An instructor? Well...you could say that. I used to run this school, and this nation, but I gave it up to my son. There are far deeper things I'm concerned about right now..."

One of which being Vaughn.

"My name is Ravelyn Shentavo...call me Rave though. I will be helping with every class...for you see, I taught all the instructors everything they hold within their mind."

"I have reports now?" She laughed slightly. "Nice. However, reports can be very misleading. A few...changes have been made with myself, however." "Of course there are reports on you. Don't feel suprised, half the scientists in the Empire want to get you into a lab. Two thirds of the people in the Empire know your name, from your visits and from dealings with high ranking officals... and a couple of barely controllable assasians on the payroll." She pauses at the question of classes for a second. "I'm taking Telekinetics, Healing and Manipulations."

Rave shuddered at the mention of a lab. "I hate labs..." she replied, flinching most notably. If she had a fear of anything in the world, she feared nothing...except for labs. "Another manipulations student? Very interesting. I wish you luck with that...it's the hardest coarse at the academy."She thought over the information gathered of the three.

"Anyway welcome. You should all be gathering in the main chambers in a few hours when orientation will begin. Though I'm not supposed to say this...there will be a spar tonight for demonstration, entertainment, and pure intrest between Qui and myself... it is open to all students to watch...if you are interested."

Santiana frowns at ger reaction to labs. "That wasn't in the report." she says quietly, but doesn't press it. She smiles after a sceond. "A chance to see you and Qui spar? That doesn't come too often."

"I bet a lot wasn't in those reports..." she said softly. Then she snapped back to reality.

"A chance to see it? No...it doesn't. You see, before...a few changes, he took a lot of abuse from me in sparring. You see, something I had to face was coming...and I needed to train. You would see him with a busted lip everyother day." She chuckled slightly. "but things may be different now. Who knows. It should be very interesting...though we are still working out the stipulations."

"I bet a lot wasn't in those reports..." she said softly. Then she snapped back to reality.

"A chance to see it? No...it doesn't. You see, before...a few changes, he took a lot of abuse from me in sparring. You see, something I had to face was coming...and I needed to train. You would see him with a busted lip everyother day." She chuckled slightly. "but things may be different now. Who knows. It should be very interesting...though we are still working out the stipulations."

Zion nods.

"If I can get a secure place to set my stuff down at, I'll attend this shin-dig. I knew a guy back in the RDMA, a Major Bray, skilled unarmed fighter, fought this Argonian named Whiptail to a standstill one time... helluva fight..."

Zion realizes that he's rambling and shuts up.

Application Form

Name: Weru Kamat
Gender: Male
Race: Asamair
Likes: Girls, Food, Sleep
Dislikes: Roanians, spongophobia, large kittens, mixing likes
Address: 514 Strassus Dr., Sepiak, Kaldra

Classes:
Basics, Elementals (Earth,) & AC

Reason why you want to attend this school?

Because Kaldra is rich with scruples. (Because Sigma told me to :P )

Person whom you look up to most and why?

Myself, because I’m protected with a layer of conceited bastardity.

Inari stepped off of the bus. He had been recieving some strange looks because of the ninja outfit, but shrugged them off. He began walking and came to the academy. He entered the main door and looked around. He slung his bag and katana over his shoulder, walking farther into the academy.

(Kaldra's laptop is seriously screwing up my writing.)

Application Form

Name: Wolf T-Hearting (prefers the name T-Wolf)
Gender: Male
Race: Genetically Enhanced Human
Likes: Doing anything but nothing….and it involves Mountain Dew
Dislikes: Most types of drink (all but Mountain Dew, the drink of the gods), and of course Roanians
Address: Pretty much on the battlefield (Homeland is DM however)

Classes:
Basics, Healing, Elementals (fire) & AC

Reason why you want to attend this school?

I am the leader of the group of Spec Ops Soldiers in DM known as the RSC (Raven Sniper Core) and also trains new recruits of the core himself….basically I want to expand my knowledge in other categories to increase the effectiveness of my squads and maybe even the entire populus of DM.

Person whom you look up to most and why?

Fred Markat….my sensei when I was younger, the one person able to connect with me the best and tought me all that I know.

Okay okay okay, I'll remake my character AGAIN... *Takes another drink from bottle*

Name: Giarc "Quick Trigger" Parker
Gender: Male
Race: Human
Likes: Revolvers, power
Dislikes: Authority, police that can't be bribed
Address: Variable

Classes: check all that apply. You don't have to select basics.
Basics: X
Manipulations:
Elementals:
****Which element:
Healing:
Adv. Combat (A.C.): X
Telekenetics:

Reason why you want to attend this school?
I finally have enough money in my possesion to attend a real school, rather than the dump that I used to go to.

Person whom you look up to most and why?
Al Capone. He prove that it was possible to be legal AND illegal at exactly the same time.

Rave continued on, and smiled at Ignus. "Welcome," she said. "I have not seen you before." She remarked, looking him over. "Ignus...if I'm not mistaken." She paused momentarily. "Ravelyn Shentavo." She said introducing herself.
(ooc: italic writing is not heard aloud)

(OOC That is me getting confused with Kain isn't it with the mansion! Thanks for correcting me Crimmond (I think it was you).)




Ignus viewed upon this wonderous being with his cold blue eyes. He looked upon her, the angelic form...blended with something else. He could not tell just yet of what she truelly was. But he was taken aback. Truelly this place does inhabit strange if magnificant creatures...and this as the owner and teacher! He extended his slender bony hand in greeting, his eyes never leaving her.

"Greetings. I am Ignus....I do not believe I have seen a...being such as you, if you would excuse my rudeness, but what are you? I am sure you understand, I have heard many things, from many people, and I do not know what is truth and what ficiton has swam about, one should know what and whom he is dealing with..." Ignus said, he voice was rather slow and delicate. He was not too loud, he had the gentle and soft voice, that was not harsh in any way.

Rave could detect that there was a degree of....something no quite right within this person. As though he was trying with a practiced hand to be what he was not, as though talking in the right way. It might be expected to who he was talking to....but there was that restrained part of him which he held in check. Cynicism?

Giarc "Quick Trigger" Parker, Wolf T-Hearting - accepted
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IC:
Ravelyn took his hand in greeting. It was a common question, even more so now. Indeed she did look angelic, however no wings lay upon her back now. She possessed no fangs. In fact, at one time, she was just like Qui. Wings, but whiter than his, upon her back, and a set of fangs. Indeed she had been an angelic vampire before she had died. But apparently someone has a sense of humor. Now, she had become a demonic hybrid...though it was strange, she looked more angelic than demonic. However, you should wait until you see her fight...

"Well," she began. "A demonic hybrid to answer your question." She didn't go in depth into it. A restoration was in process behind the seens...with Kade and Aurora...Zodiac was the only one left to find for her restoration to begin, however, her race offered sides she hadn't seen before. "It's a common question, though if someone told you I was an angelic vampire, they were not lying to you." She enjoyed confusement...especially with this one it would seem.

Driving up the drive, Lana was greeted with the sight of the academy before her. A year ago she had made the same journey, then the image was new, now it was wellknown. A second home.

Parking her car in an empty space, she gets her luggage and makes her way into the building. Past the now familiar sights, making her way to her old room. Walking though the door, it was if she hadn't been away.

Placing her case on the floor, Lana sits down on the bed, bouncing slightly testing the springs, before getting up and walking over to the window. She looks out at her surroundings, her home for another school term. Remembering her time here last year, she hopes this one is a little more peaceful.

Though as Lana looked around, she noticed something different. There was a small book case against the wall, filled with books strangly adapted to what she would be studying, as well as a labtop on one of the shelves. Aparently there was internet access here now.
Everything else was exactly where she had left it, as if she had been the only one to ever enter and exit this room.
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Qui looked back at Katrina, still holding the door open for her. "Are you coming or what?" He asked with a wry smile.

Ignus nodded in some understanding. That would join with some of the infomation that he had heard. Well, his informant had not been informed of her new found change. For all accounts, she should be dead. Funny the way things work. I wonder how he would react Ignus wondered for a moment, and then dispelled the thought.

"I see. Such a rare occasion that I would meet with someone like yourself. Tell me, who else have you sired? The reason I ask is that I do not know who is here, I know of Qui...well something of him. Again my infomation is varied and taken from people who saw and knew things from the past. Many things have changed since the time I see." Ignus said to her. Indeed, his informants had been incorrect and rather clouded about Rave, although the personality was certainly there....

"No one knows the true story...not even Qui," she replied. "Though he knows most of it." She smiled halfly, then thought for a moment. "You want names? Alright. Genesis, Mar, Seni, Seth, Alexiel, Jazz, and Maria. Those are whom I have sired. Those still remaining are Genesis and Seth. Qui, however, I did not sire. He was born my son. He, in turn, sired Kenja. Complex family. I also have a daughter whom is not of a vampiric race. Don't ask me how that happened, I wish I knew. Her name is Sarah." She lookd out the window momentarily before looking back at him.

Ignus thought about that in deep interest. So what does this mean then. That she would not think that she sired him. Perhaps it is because of what he did that she would deny knowledge of him. Strange....but understandable. Ignus toyed with the question he wanted to ask...and then asked it regardless.

"Interesting.... So you would not consider Kain to be your fledgling?" The words held a degree of sharpness about it, as though it was hinting something else. Ignus remained totally calm, his blue eyes remaining satic towards her. Ignus knew Kain...he knew him very well. Kain would remember him..that was certain.

Giarc walked towards the academy. He whistled; it was a pretty amazing building. He dusted himself off and walked towards the building. He was wearing a black suit, with a red tie and a black hat. In a shoulder holster, under his left arm, his Colt Python waited.

He pushed open the doors to the academy and asked "Hey, where's everyone?"

Shel'riuk walked upstairs to the third floor, looked round and found Qui Shentavo's office, the door held open by a man. Shel' stepped into the frame and looked down at the man.

"Mr. Shentavo?" he asked with his deep and rumbling voice.

"I would consider him Azari's fledgling," she replied with a sharper infliction in her tone. She did not think well of Azari...given the fact she betrayed her, and her son, and attempted a mass murder upon her family with Mephistop.
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Qui looked to see whom was addressing him. Qui straightened as he saw Shel', and a smile crossed his face. (description?) His crimson eyes glimmered at him. His pale skin was nearly as pale as his hair. "Yes?" he questioned.

He pushed open the doors to the academy and asked "Hey, where's everyone?"

"I beleive they are in the main hall," a woman replied. She had silvery hair that fell in loose waves over her shoulders. She appreared to be but nineteen years of age. Her eyes were a light crystal blue as she looked him over.

"I would consider him Azari's fledgling," she replied with a sharper infliction in her tone. She did not think well of Azari...given the fact she betrayed her, and her son, and attempted a mass murder upon her family with Mephistop.


Ignus considered the words carefully, he paused for a long moment before he replied. He considered what Kain would have thought about this, not that he and Kain where on talking terms. Far from it....

"I see. And why, dare I ask would you think this? I have only heard a brief one-sided point of the story, Kain is...emotional at the best of times."

"The reason I beleive this is because he took up under Azari's wing. I was not present at the time...for reasons of my own, and she was the one that went to him. I may have given him the embrace, but that does not make me his sire...only his maker. A sire is supposed to teach and help, and guide. I did not have the opportunity to do that." Her tone calmed toward the end. She was one of pacience, but only more so than her son.

Qui looked to see whom was addressing him. Qui straightened as he saw Shel', and a smile crossed his face. (description?) His crimson eyes glimmered at him. His pale skin was nearly as pale as his hair. "Yes?" he questioned.

(Description? Of Shel'riuk? About 8'3 tall, 200kg, snake-like face, yellow eyes, hands as big as shovels, leather-like skin...just a giant lizzard on two legs without tail.)

"I am Shel'riuk, Armsman of His Highness Benjamin VI of Earth II. I'm here to inform you about his arrival at your accademy."

"I see." Ignus said softly, considering what had just been said. The way that Kain had talked about it in thier previous encounter siad differently, but Ignus was not too fond of Kain. He had his reasons. And Kain did not like him, they found each other the opposites of what they where.

"Well, that has been most interesting to hear....Kain did not see it that way, or rather does see it that way. He never was logical about such things..." Ignus said with the same delicately placed voice which held calmness about it.

Giarc nodded his thanks to the woman and headed towards where he assumed the main hall was. Before he opened the doors, he reckoned it'd be best if he was safe, so he slid the Colt out its holster and held it firmly under his coat. He pulled back the hammer and walked into the hall slowly.

Santiana was enjoying the conversation the two were having. She wasn't here for info gathering on the Shentavos, but she was still military and took note of all she could. That's how the file on Rave started in the first place, when Goor reported on Genesis and took the opportunity to investigatethe Shentavos in detail.

She did move though, heading to the parking lot and wondering what happened to her belongings. They should have arrived right after I did. Santiana steped up to the bike and said a few words in Russian, quite a comical thing to hear from a Spaniard, and watched as a panel slid open on the side. She removes the comm link and flicks it on. "CSS Brother's Keeper. This is Ensign Cortez..." No response. "Brother's Keeper. Please respond." The same. Must be out of range... I hope.

She replaces the link and seals the panel, moving to the main building again, the carefree look dulled a bit.

Daedalis opened her eyes wide at the sight of Rave Shentavo. I thought she was dead or missing, she thought.

"I...I'm pleased to meet you, Lady Rave", she said, approaching the woman with awe in her face and in her voice. "I...I'm Daedalis Vorpalis and I would like to...", and suddenly she stopped, realizing how foolish she sounded, then continued "It's an honor and a pleasure for me to be part of the students of the academy that bears your name", now her voice was a little bit more confident.

Seth looked at Joshua with a wide smile. "Funny...any particular reason you signed up for manipulations this year?" He asked. "Not afraid of distracting the professor, are you?" Seth appeared young, though a scar slashed across his left eye from Rave's little vendetta with Mephisto.Alright, It wasn't so much a vendetta, but that's usually what it was referred to. His eyes were a dark brown.
It had been a long time since he had seen Eclispe, and his demeanor had changed greatly because of the fact. In the end, I am alone Eclipse... he recalled his words...and sighed, then looked back at Joshua.
"Just felt like learning something new. I'll needed for what comes next in my line of work," Joshua says as he suddenly starts striking at thin air as if a enemy was infront of him and attacking as well as defending.

"Alright..." Qui said, scratching his head. He didn't paticularly care for this one, or reptiles of the sort. He didn't let it show however. He passed by him with no more than a word. He made his way down the stairs where the others were gathering.

Rave looks at Ignus, "he needed to sort out his life an priorities and meaning behind his actions." She paused momentarily. "I hold him responsible for nothing."
She looked toward another, Daedalis. She smiled. "I thank you for the compliment, but you can just call me Rave. Just consider me a regular teacher, nothing more.
Immediately her senses pulled her sight toward Giarc. "There is no need for that," she said softly. He felt the gun in his hand grow awefully hot as the half demon stared at him. "I can assure you, there is no danger at this academy...the staff here are more than capable of protecting the school and the students...as am I."

Seth observerd Joshua. "Nothing to do with the fact of Qui resigning from the class?" he questioned. He then noted Joshua's expression. "Didn't you hear? Kenja has taken over that class."

A very impolite man. Shel' thought and fastly followed Qui.

"Mr. Shentavo, I expect at least a bit of courtesity and that you or some of your staff lead his Highness to his room."

A very impolite man. Shel' thought and fastly followed Qui.

"Mr. Shentavo, I expect at least a bit of courtesity and that you or some of your staff lead his Highness to his room."

"Yes I know," Joshua says as he continues his relentless strikes fast than the human eye can see "Need to know more thricks than just one and my combat skill."

Santiana walked back to where the others were, worry still lingering in her mind. The ship should have answered. It might have been a comm system failure, an emergency somewhere in system or... She pushes those thoughts aside. If the ship didn't show itself in a few hours, then she'd worry. For now...

Santiana noted a man walking into the hall rather cautiously ahead of her.(OOC: Wohlistad, this would be you) She walke up and nods. "Nervous, sir?"

Rave looks at Ignus, "he needed to sort out his life an priorities and meaning behind his actions." She paused momentarily. "I hold him responsible for nothing."


Ignus absorbed the words thinking of thier meaning. He nodded.

"I suppose so. But enough of Kain...I bear no love for the man. He could rot for all I care. It was good to speak with you Rave, most interesting. I will take my leave." Ignus said, and extended his hand again.

Qui turned around to face him. "Listen...this Academy teaches students regardless of their stature, only on their willingness to learn and their natural abilities." He stepped up to the man towering over him by two feet. He felt no threat there in the slightest bit...even if he should have...he was arrogant in a sense. "He's a big boy. He can find his room. You see you ask at the desk what room number you are in for first years, go to the second floor, and match the number on the door to the number you were told. And if he can't do that, I do hope he signed up for basics."


Rave took his hand. "Pleasure meeting you." She turned toward the stairs, hearing the conversation between Qui and Shel'. She rolled her eyes...if not at her son, then both of them. Sometimes they never learn... She thought to herself. She excused herself quietly, and began to walk up the stairs.

Qui turned around to face him. "Listen...this Academy teaches students regardless of their stature, only on their willingness to learn and their natural abilities." He stepped up to the man towering over him by two feet. He felt no threat there in the slightest bit...even if he should have...he was arrogant in a sense. "He's a big boy. He can find his room. You see you ask at the desk what room number you are in for first years, go to the second floor, and match the number on the door to the number you were told. And if he can't do that, I do hope he signed up for basics."


Rave took his hand. "Pleasure meeting you." She turned toward the stairs, hearing the conversation between Qui and Shel'. She rolled her eyes...if not at her son, then both of them. Sometimes they never learn... She thought to herself. She excused herself quietly, and began to walk up the stairs.

Katarina fades into existence in the main hall where everyone was gathering. "Rave." she says, and smiles warmly, "We've missed you. I'm glad your back."

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To: all Shentavo Academy students
From: The Celestial Katarina, apprentice of Qui, third year student of the shentavo academy, high mage of Derieties.

Greetings. a formerly unscheduled class has been added to the roster. Combat Magic. While experience in some sort of magical arts would be preferred, unskilled applicants will be considered as well. If you are interested in this course please complete the following application.

1.) Name
2.) Years attended previously at the shentavo academy.
3.) Awards given for merit at the shentavo academy or other schools of sorcery.
4.)Past experience in magic.
5.)why do you want to take combat magic.
6.)Other courses being taken at the Shentavo Academy
7.)Any other information about yourself that you feel is relevant
8.)A brief history of you.

Feel free to answer the questions a briefly or in depth as you choose.

Thanks.

Katarina.

Rave smiles back at Katrina. "It's been a while, hasn't it? I've died twice now it seems. Well, I was actually there last year...but...long story. I've heard your Qui's apprentice now. Good luck with that...seriously, good luck."

Zion taps Rave on the shoulder as she turns to go.

"I'm curious... what are you exactly?"

Rave turns around to meet Zion. "I am a demonic hybrid..." Until the restoration, she thought to herself. But still, Zodiac had not been found. "Maybe I should make a formal announcement, but people would have questions given the two previous years."

Rave smiles back at Katrina. "It's been a while, hasn't it? I've died twice now it seems. Well, I was actually there last year...but...long story. I've heard your Qui's apprentice now. Good luck with that...seriously, good luck."

"I dont anticipate too much trouble. Some, but.... Nothing lethal. I hope"

The transport had been running behind, part of the disadvantage of being at war with Vernii. The orbital traffic from Alpha Centauri had been subject to closer scrutiny since the raid by the Verniians on the treaty ports of the Empire on Earth. A half hour later, the two Valinor finally arrive. One is dressed in the formal uniform of His Majesty' Imperial Sovereign Protectors, wearing the crimson and gold that are the color of House Alderman itself.
But the man behind Captain Rudolph Hierch is a far more interesting subject. He is not dressed in any finery, wearing a simple great coat over an even simplier suit, on appearance alone he would draw no attention unless you knew of him previously. And yet it is not just appearance that marks him, he seems cloaked in an invisible aurora that generates a feeling of respect, loss, honor, and a cool distant arrogance all at once.
Hierch turns to the other man, "We are late, Director."
"I do not think it will matter, Captain. Last time I was here puntuality did not seem too much of a concern as long as you managed to have some sort of knowledge conveyed to you."
"If that is what you believe."
"It is what I know, Captain. I do not easily forget anything, it is both a blessing and a curse. But that does not matter, you are here to instruct, and I am here to observe."
"Yes, Director."
Toni Vacit walks with the Sardaukar toward the Academy's entrance. He looks at its buildings, wondering where the Lady Shentavo lairs within. He had not even considered the Shentavo Academy on his agenda this year, but His Majesty's had been insistent and said that his expertise in observation were needed.

http://www.cinema.com/image_lib/3603_1893_thumb.jpg
Toni Vacit

OOC: Sorry no picture of Hierch, too lazy.....

"I hope the same," she said with a smile. "Qui can be a tough mentor...if he gives you any trouble...feel free to slap him across the face."

Joshua stoped what he was doing quickly and reached into his pocket once more and pulled out the box with the viles in it and pulled out the empty one and positioned the katana over it and began letting the nano-bots disasemble the sword. "Well I'm gona go and take a look at the other students," Joshua says as the blade finishes melting away. He then replaces the vile and pockets the box then walks out.

"I hope the same," she said with a smile. "Qui can be a tough mentor...if he gives you any trouble...feel free to slap him across the face."OOC: :shock: You trying to see how well the infirmary works again?

(Nobody seemed to notice that Inari's here. I'll just count that on the fact that he's a ninja. :lol: )

Inari was walking down the hallway and ran into a man. He almost instantly recognized him as a Phalanixian. Joshua. Very dangerous. Dom had given profiles to all of his assassins, just in case.

"Hello. I am Inari Haku of Sigma Octavus. Are you a student here?"

OOC: Sorry Crimmond, I need my sleeeep....

IC:

Giarc looked around to see the man who addressed him.

"Well, you don't grow up in a slum and not learn to be careful. JESUS!" He yelped as his Colt started to burn his hand. He shoved it back into the holster and started blowing on his hand.

Name : Ignus Freinth
Prev. Shentavo Acadamy: None.
Awards.- Runes, the basic spheres of magic, third grade combat magic (not high, good for his age)

Past experience in magic. why do you want to take combat magic.

Well I am studying the Art, this is a part of it. Magic is an extremely important part of my life, and it would only prove natural if I would use it to defend myself. This is a natural progression from my knowledge, I know some combat magic already, it would be foolish to allow this ability to remain dormant.

Other courses being taken at the Shentavo Academy

Manipulations
Elementals: Fire, Air

Any other information about yourself that you feel is relevant.

Past experience of magic, tutored for six years.

A brief history of you.

*Ignus thought about this part long and hard. What to put in it....he considered putting nothing, but then he realised that Qui or someone else might read his mind to understand his past. He definately did not want that...better to make them slightly complacent.*

Well at the age of 16 I was put under the tutelage of my previous master Aramon for six years. He taught me the ways of the arcane arts, and I feel that I excelled. I was the subject to much praise, many say that I am highly skilled. That of course is for you to decide. But regardless, I continued my learning from him, until his untimely death during one of his spells. A miscalculation on his part, a tragic event, the loss of a brilliant mind. And so I am left without a master, and I wished to continue with my learning. So I come here.

*Ignus put the pen doen and waas satisfied by what he wrote. People may inquire, but he could handle the questions like he had with the others. He had died in an accident, that much was true. Simply stay with your story and you will be perfectly fine, your too intelligent to fail here, keep your wits. These people are far more powerful than you, that fool Aramon was rather too trusting. Ignus thought, and did his best to keep his thoughts from being read. He had a weak defence, one which would shatter rather easily. He did not have much experience in it, due to Aramon only teaching the basics to Manipulations. Ignus knew more of weaving and altering the thread of reality trhough magic.*

Satisfied, he went outside and delivered it. He went to explore the acadamy.

Shel', unsatisfied with what he had found but aware of the fact that using this Qui as deconstruction-tool by pulling down some walls with him wouldn't make things easier, although this would be fun, turned without loosing any more words and, again, walked over to the reception; this time to ask for King Benjamin VI's room. Then he left the building to meet with his lord. A few minutes later Benjamin entered the building, Shel'riuk carrying his package, and looked round, a slightly ironical smile bowing the edges of his lips up.

"Shel', bring the package to Our room. We will stay here and have a talk with Our co-students." Shel' nodded and left while Benjamin approached the crowd and talked to the first person he met.

"Hello, my name is Benjamin. I suppose you are a student, too?"

(Would be nice if anybody would decide that this was his character Benjamin talks with)

"That's exactly why there is no need for weapons," Ravelyn replied looking back, her eyes burning with fire. "And that is why I teach fire elementals as well as healing." She continued up the stairs, and passed Shel' on the way. "Is your highness here?" she asked Qui with a smile.

Qui mumbled some inaudible curse, and looked back at her. "Yes, he has arrived. There is a ten day no kill policy here right?" He laughed at this.

"You know I go to any means to protect my students."

"You weren't here last year when Katrina opened a hell mouth, and I had to close it."

"I was there, just...you know."

"Right," he replied. "Should I make an enterance?"

"Please do."


OOC: You trying to see how well the infirmary works again?
ooc: No...Joshua's here if we need that done. hee hee hee j/k

"Hello, my name is Benjamin. I suppose you are a student, too?"


"Your a smart one." Ignus said coldly to him, a swift smile upon his lips in slight mockingness. The smile faded and Ignus introduced himself, the black robed figure seemed to have an arragonace around him.

"Yes, I am a studant here. My name is Ignus should you inquire. I recently got here, I suppose it is the same for you?" Ignus said slyly, it was obvious that Ignus did not really care or have any prentence of freindlyness. But to learn about those around you was useful.

Obviously Ignus was not the happiest of people, nor one with many freinds, the voice of cynicism.

The figure before Benjamin was human in appearnace, obviously one dealing with the arcane, due to the rather old fashioned black robe around himself. Ignus held a rather cynical air to himself, as though everything had a fault. It was those cold blue eyes which would disturb people, they seemed to know and store knowledge, as though he was plotting something.

OOC: I don't want to use this smaller font too much in this thread, I'm trying to cut down on my negative attitude for the time being.

Anyways, the point I should be making is that I won't post fully for a little while yet, I'm feeling a little crappy from head cold and I can't think too straight, so just assume my guy is coming for the time being and I'll catch up a little later when I can. (Still posting original enterance while I'm at it..)

Benjamin nodded and pretended not to have noticed Ingus' behaviour.

"Indeed, this is my very first time that I visit such an Institute outside of the Empire." he answered, his grass-green eyes, which didn't really fit with his light brown teint and the brown hair, focussed the other one's blue eyes for a moment then he turned his head and looked at the other arrivals.

"Not as much as I thought. I was sure there would be more interested." he shrugged and turned his head back to face Ignus, "What are your classes?"

"The acadamy is expensive to enter, and it's standards are high. I am taking manipulations , elementals fire and air...and Combat Magic. Would you be joining me in any? I do so long for a challenge within the arcane arts." Ignus said slowly and carefully, he seemed like a snake, his words said in just a way that hinted knowing or holding something back, or that he had some kind of private joke which he was laughing at you for.

Ignus folded his arms within his robe, he did not seem a threatening figure...yet there was a sense of forboding about the character.

"Where can I leave Anfaugloth?, I brought him because I thought there were some stables here", said the elven maiden, pulling out her luggage from the horse's saddlebags, a handbag and three silvery suitcases.

"Oh, I just hope that my room is not away, carrying all this stuff to my room...", she said, looking at the building of the academy.

Benjamin, just holding back a piercing look of his eyes, answered: "I'm here for A.C and Telekinetics but I'm also thinkin' about signing up for Combat Magic. I'm quite interested in what they are talking about when they use the word 'Magic'."
He looked at Ignus and tried to figure out what was wrong with this man or if he had missed something.

"Where can I leave Anfaugloth?, I brought him because I thought there were some stables here", said the elven maiden, pulling out her luggage from the horse's saddlebags, a handbag and three silvery suitcases.

"Oh, I just hope that my room is not away, carrying all this stuff to my room...", she said, looking at the building of the academy.

The third pilot of Benjamin's escort left the LTAV's (the "Eldar Jetbikes") and stepped next to the elf and her horse, placing a slender hand, still covered by a glove, on the horse's neck. The dark-blue pilot-combi the pilot wore covered an also slender, almost fragile female figure. The ice-blue eyes were everything of her face that was not hidden behind the breathing mask and the helmet that looked much too big and heavy for such a small and weak person; they first focused the horse then the young elf.

When the woman spoke her voice sounded clear and pure like fresh water through the air although her mouth was covered by the mask as well as the entire face.
"This is an beautifull horse you have." she said, " What's its name if I may ask?"

Giarc looked around to see the man who addressed him.

"Well, you don't grow up in a slum and not learn to be careful. JESUS!" He yelped as his Colt started to burn his hand. He shoved it back into the holster and started blowing on his hand."That's exactly why there is no need for weapons," Ravelyn replied looking back, her eyes burning with fire. "And that is why I teach fire elementals as well as healing."

Santiana looked at the hand and shrugged. "You might get a blister, but I'd say she went easy on you. No need for weapons as there is only two persons I know of that could stand against Rave for any period of time.*"

Santiana nodded to the man and headed to head off where the others had gathered.

OOC: *That would be Qui and... well, you'll find out.

Benjamin, just holding back a piercing look of his eyes, answered: "I'm here for A.C and Telekinetics but I'm also thinkin' about signing up for Combat Magic. I'm quite interested in what they are talking about when they use the word 'Magic'."
He looked at Ignus and tried to figure out what was wrong with this man or if he had missed something.

Ignus remained silent considering the words.

"The word magic describes the ability to alter the fabric of reality to one's whim, to shape the current reality into something more desirable. It's effects are rather profound, and such abilities to alter reality require a rather disiciplined mind, the Art does not allow for undedicated studants, the incantations can be...complex at the best of times shall we say? One of my specialities, it is a powerful tool, but of course, the tool can only do as the wielder wishes. One should not blame the forger ofthe sword for the owner's use of it. Join should you think yourself ready and able to comprehend the secrets of the Gods. It is not a toy....far from it..." Ignus said crypically, his eyes sparking up with his experiance with it, his love of the magic. The feelings that it gave him, the power it gave him.

The imagination and passion in his eyes remained within his eyes, as he conitnued to look forward at his coversor. It seemed like a frozen ocean had melted and the waves upon the ocean crashed once more with thier usual vigor within the storm.

The saying about "Pushing the right buttons" came to Benjamins mind when he saw Ignus' reaction. Finally there was something to break or at least scratch his barriers.

"I know what the word 'Magic' means in general but I want to find out what it means in this very special case. As you surely know there are lots of definitions about what 'magic' is. Something supernatural, something mystical or just the extended use of your senses and abilities? Or...," Benjamin seized behind Ignus' left ear and suddenly held a coin in his hand,"...or just simple tricks like this?"

we got twins!

.:double post:.

Giarc mumbled a few curses about his hand and began moving around the students, tapping his hat to the females, politely.

Ingus chuckled dryly. "No...such little parlor tricks would not count. One does not impliment changing reality, you simply rely upon the current laws. However...."

Ignus borught his left hand in a semi circle and snapped it back to himself, while speaking two words, both the same but the second had a different inflection. The spidary words crawled across Benjamin, making him feel strange, as though something different had occured.

Ignus brought a coin from Benjamin's ear, one which was silver. He took it, it seemed ordinary enough. But then he held it between his palms, and it changed. It changed again and again, from gold, to bronze, to purple, to black, to white. It went through the spectrum. it was an easy cantrip, but Ignus added another touch to it. He raised his palms up slightly and the coin hovered, and it began to spin, each rotation changing it's metalic colour.

Ignus felt the warmth fill him. It felt like a bubbling of joy within him, he was in sublime bliss. Of course, he had to remain a dedicated eye upon the porceedings, his body focused to any fault. There was none. Those blue eyes of his, they seemed to crash inner joy.

And then, suddenly and without warning the coin exploded in a small flame and then died just as soon as the bright flame had come. Ignus sighed as he felt the slight depression as the happyness that oen feels, the power brewing within your body as you cast a spell flowed out from him.

"There are many parlour tricks which involve true magic. Of course, this is a mere morsal of what it can offer you, there are limitless possibilties, for when reality bends to you will...reality is not longer seen the same. Of course the Gods prevented mortals from using these abilities for long durations, it drains the mind and body. Of course, our teachers are not mortal...but they are still effected." Ignus contined as though ntohing had occoured, his eye returing to that icy glaze. It was obvious that magic was his deepest passion, his top priority, his life.

(Nobody seemed to notice that Inari's here. I'll just count that on the fact that he's a ninja. :lol: )

Inari was walking down the hallway and ran into a man. He almost instantly recognized him as a Phalanixian. Joshua. Very dangerous. Dom had given profiles to all of his assassins, just in case.

"Hello. I am Inari Haku of Sigma Octavus. Are you a student here?"
"Yes third year," Joshua says as he looks back "Let me guess your a student here to. Few words of advice get ready for hell if you know what I mean."

(OOC Chuckles at Joshuas statement. :lol: )

OOC:Trust me his last year was one from hell. He actualy fought with Qui.

"I hope the same," she said with a smile. "Qui can be a tough mentor...if he gives you any trouble...feel free to slap him across the face."OOC: :shock: You trying to see how well the infirmary works again?

OOC: he would find it just a bit harder this time...

(OOC I know, I am Kain Irenicus, I read and was in the Acadamy at the time I believe. :D )

OOC:I hate getting the late update even more on my damn birthday. Ah well. Joshua is ready for round 2 when it comes.

ooc: Come on, only one combat magic student? I want at least three. benjamin, anyone? how about the elf?

ooc:Count Benjamin in, Derrities. Will post sign up later, have to leave now.

Ignus walked off, leaving his wordshanging in the air. His hands within the depths of his black robes, he thought he must change from this unpractical robe of which was so dated. He had clothing ready....Ignus walked along the passageways leaving Benjamin behind. He headed to one of his lodgings, to change.

(OOC Feel free anyone to bump into him.)

"Where can I leave Anfaugloth?, I brought him because I thought there were some stables here", said the elven maiden, pulling out her luggage from the horse's saddlebags, a handbag and three silvery suitcases.

"Oh, I just hope that my room is not away, carrying all this stuff to my room...", she said, looking at the building of the academy.

The third pilot of Benjamin's escort left the LTAV's (the "Eldar Jetbikes") and stepped next to the elf and her horse, placing a slender hand, still covered by a glove, on the horse's neck. The dark-blue pilot-combi the pilot wore covered an also slender, almost fragile female figure. The ice-blue eyes were everything of her face that was not hidden behind the breathing mask and the helmet that looked much too big and heavy for such a small and weak person; they first focused the horse then the young elf.

When the woman spoke her voice sounded clear and pure like fresh water through the air although her mouth was covered by the mask as well as the entire face.
"This is an beautifull horse you have." she said, " What's its name if I may ask?"

OOC: I know they aren't Eldar jetbikes, it just that the nearest thing to those vehicles that my character had seen were Eldar jetbikes...

IC:
"Thank you, his name is Anfaugloth, he's my best friend and a steadfast companion. I'm Daedalis, and you are?", said the elven woman, smiling at the newcomer. The horse stirred at the touch of the hand, as if it was comforted by the touch.

1.) Name:
Daedalis Vorpalis

2.) Years attended previously at the shentavo academy.
None, this is my first year.

3.) Awards given for merit at the shentavo academy or other schools of sorcery.
Graduate Title from the Tower of Magic of Hoeth, (barely, although the title says Honoured).
Scroll of Ownership of a Magical Familiar (You need to approve several test before you can own a familiar in Aelosia).
Robe of Mage, First Level approved, (It's like a medal, it took me a lot of effort to achieve good grades that year).

4.)Past experience in magic.
Twenty years as an apprentice in the Tower of Hoeth, three years of student. (I have no field experience)

5.)why do you want to take combat magic.
My sister, Vorpalis, she's an awesome Myrmidon, a warrior that combines magic and fencing perfectly, a warrior mage. I would like to be like her someday, and to serve my country and kin with my magic to defend them from all those enemies who wants to erase the beauty of the universe ^_^.

6.)Other courses being taken at the Shentavo Academy
Elemental Magic (Water and air), Advanced Combat, Telekinetics and healing.

7.)Any other information about yourself that you feel is relevant
Oh, well, I'm really a nice person, although many people fear me because the way that my abilities usually show up. All I want is to be a useful person to my country and my people.

8.)A brief history of you.

Well, me and my sister are orphans, our fathers died when we were little kids. My sister always took good care of me, even in difficult times at the orphanage. When she left to form part of the Aelosian Navy, she sent me to the Hoeth Tower so the wizards could take care of me, and I could learn something. I lived for decades at the tower, helping the wizards to clean things, wash their clothes and stuff like that, and they let me attend their classes, although my fellow students didn't liked me. Several years later my sister recommend me this academy, for unknown reasons. So here I am, trying to fulfill my dreams here....Well, I think I wrote too much, I hope you're not bored at this point....

Benjamin looked after Ignus. The little show was the first thing at this place that had impressed him. He had seen and felt the manipulation of reality many times before (he himself was the product of such a manipulation in some way he recalled) but something like this was absolutely unknown at the Empire. Maybe it had really been a good decision to come here.
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Name:Benjamin Wolfjäger, Benjamin VI (you see, Rave, he has learned something)
Years attended previously at the shentavo academy: 0
Awards given for merit at the shentavo academy or other schools of sorcery: Rank of a Großschwert of the Holy order of Aran'szartuk, not a real sorcery rank but related to "classical" magic, includes also combat experience
Past experience in magic: Basical ancient Shaman tactics/healings/chants/spells...
why do you want to take combat magic: Because I want to learn how to use magic and because I'm interested in new combat tactics (and this one would be very new to me)
Other courses being taken at the Shentavo Academy: A.C. and Telekinetics
Any other information about yourself that you feel is relevant
These informations are top secret: Eyes only!

Have a high Psi-level, due to my atlantid roots. This allows me to manipulate others perception of the reality up to different grades and enables mindreading as well as intruding directly into non-psionics' minds. This also gave me somekind of a genetic memory.

A brief history of you.

King of Eras and Emperor of the United Empire of Earth II since my mother's, Queen Adrienne's III, death one and a half year ago. Instead of my father, who is, as medical doctor, a Langschwert des Heils (Longsword of Hail), I am, as said before, a Großschwert (Grandsword) of the common leaf of the Holy order of Aran'szartuk, the third highest rank in the order. That's all of importance for the moment.

[OOC: I know they aren't Eldar jetbikes, it just that the nearest thing to those vehicles that my character had seen were Eldar jetbikes...

Know that you know that, but wasn't sure if you read my explanation and if you knew that LTAVs are the bikes.


IC:
"Thank you, his name is Anfaugloth, he's my best friend and a steadfast companion. I'm Daedalis, and you are?", said the elven woman, smiling at the newcomer. The horse stirred at the touch of the hand, as if it was comforted by the touch.



"Anfaugloth." the woman repeated," A wonderfull name for such a wonderfull beeing.
I am Hélaniá Folá, Daedalis."

She pulled off the glover from her right hand, unveiling a nearly colorless hand. At least the skin was colorless. Underneath the skin there were strings of pulsing light, mostly red and green but some also pulsed in a light blue (think of those "enlighted" jelly-fishs). When she replaced her transparent hand on the neck of Anfaugloth the pulsing rate increased.

"Do you know that in my peoples tongue a word that sounds almost like Anfaugloth means 'dawn' or 'morning sun'?"

There was an anouncement over the speaker. "Student please report to the main chambers for orientation. "The voice was deep, and Joshua knew it all too well. (wonder who it is.)

http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=2532856#2532856
(ooc: new thread, this will be for submissions, anyone who has arrived go to this thread. Still taking applications.)

Ignus proceeded into his room and made himself at home. He walked around slwoly and meticulourly, keeping things tidy. he chanted to bring about his suitcase. He concentrated hard upon the words, the words where rather complex. He closed his ees and made the world around his become blotted out, all that he was aware of was the magic.

A purple swirling vortex came into being upon the bed...and slwoly, there formed a large black suitcase. Ignus opened his eyes slowly, feeling the magic fade from his body. He felt slightly tierd, but it was to be expected after what he had been doing the last few days...

He opened it extremely slowly, loking at what he packed. Books, pens, spell componenants, tombs, clothes.eached in and took out a tight fitting, practical black clothing which was leather made. It had a long draping part to it upon the right arm (ooc like Magnitios costume in X-men 2, only the red part a darker black.).

He swiftly put it on, it was so much more confortable and practical from the old fashioned robes his master had. He did not have a staff, he saw no need. He prefered to have no weapons of those sort. He had his own, should his spells fail him. That was concealed rather well, his Master never knew of it. Well, until he met his end.

Damn it! Stop thinking of that! Others might detect such thoughts, those memories. Blanket them, wash them away. Hide them, bury them. Ignus failed to keep his thoughts in check, it was a new concern, but his training in keeping focused upon magic helped him.

Ignus walked out, with his new fresh cloths on. He headed outside, he needed some fresh air. He needed to recover himself, to get some peace of mind. Spells do not work well with a troubled mind....simplify.....simplify.

Ifnus walked out, and headed towards somewhere he could be outside. The gardens...

(feel free anyone to bump into him)

There was an anouncement over the speaker. "Student please report to the main chambers for orientation. "The voice was deep, and Joshua knew it all too well. (wonder who it is.)

http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=2532856#2532856
(ooc: new thread, this will be for submissions, anyone who has arrived go to this thread. Still taking applications.)

"I'm sorry, but that's my call, I got to go, they're calling me", said the elven maiden to the strange yet interesting beautiful lady. "I hope we could meet again, unless you're going to attend classes in the academy too, of course", she said, picking up her luggage.

"I'm sorry, but that's my call, I got to go, they're calling me", said the elven maiden to the strange yet interesting beautiful lady. "I hope we could meet again, unless you're going to attend classes in the academy too, of course", she said, picking up her luggage.

"I'm sorry, but that's my call, I got to go, they're calling me", said the elven maiden to the strange yet interesting beautiful lady. "I hope we could meet again, unless you're going to attend classes in the academy too, of course", she said, picking up her luggage.

Joshuau smirkeed and brushed some sweat from his brow and began walking towards the main chamber. As he walked he pulled out a short mettal object from his pocket. It seemed old and worn out ye he placeed it in the center of his hadna nd took a death grip hold on it.

"You might want to put that thing down," a familiar voice said behind him. "Rave's been extremely strict with weapons...burned some student's hand already..." She covered his eyes. "And you are missing the orientation mister." she added.
http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=2532856#2532856

"Thanks and it stoped working a year ago the power cell ran out," Joshua says "I just carry it around still for the memorys."

Kenja smiled, and wrapped her arms around his back. Then she heard something. "What was that?" she asked....and led him out the door, the main chambers ahead.

(cut to other thread)

(ooc: I'm late, no clue what's going on so I will toy around with my characters)

"You cheated." There was no trace of anger in the voice. Indeed, there didn't even seem to be any feeling at all. It was as plain as a statement could be. "Now, what I'm wondering is how you did it."

Azerzdat smiled at Yakori, for he knew how he did it and wouldn't tell the guy no matter what. He was taking great pride at toying around with Yakori. Or was it just curiosity? Azerzdat probably didn't truly know what his own motivations could be. He was still somehow uncomfortable with his new form. He had been a demon before and now he looked like a human being. In fact, he was a human being... but an awakened one. And the awakening had came with lots of new senses, including dozens of internal ones. He wasn't sure about how many since the sensations were all mixed together. The real issue was to actually connect this new range of feelings to the world around him, to clearly decipher the information he was given. For the time being, he was still unable to know why he enjoyed teasing Yakori that much but he sure loved to do so.

"It's beyond your reach," the ex-demon finally answered sarcastically.

Yakori grinned slightly. It was such a subtle change on his face few people would have been able to spot it. But Azerzdat was used to read Yakori's apparent neutrality. He saw the japanese man was vexed. But was he? As much as Azerzdat had been plundged into a new world of feelings since his transformation, Yakori looked completly disconnected. He was like... dead-alive. Azerzdat had met undeads before. Like them, Yakori didn't have a soul and that wasn't metaphorical. Azerzdat could perfectly sense the lack of substance within his friend's body. Yakori was pure matter. How he was able to remain in control of himself was beyond the ex-demon. Because Yakori wasn't an elemental eather. Azerzdat knew that too. That was more like an intuition, but Yakori wasn't vibrating like one.

"That's the last time I play this game with you," Yakori stated while getting up.
"Oh, come on, pal!" Azerzdat replied with a warm smile. "Can't you take a joke for once?
- I guess I don't share your sense of humor.
- Damn, it's just a game. I say you don't know how to lose decently.
- Lose?" Yakori counter-attacked with a barely visible smile. "I don't lose. I can be abused, but I never lose.
- Having an argument again?" a new voice asked.

Azerzdat and Yakori turned at the newcomer. He was dressed in the most elegant suit. His pace was assured, mature. For a second, the image brought back memories to Yakori but he didn't let the feelings grow. He was looking at man walking in someone else's shoes, but this was how it had always been meant to be. Yakori bent at the man, respectfully.

"Mr.Witz, how may I serve you?"

Jeremy Witz stared at Yakori. His expression darkened at the japanese man's words. He was in his mid 40s, brown hair that went gray near his temples. He had this calm and attuned attitude that most leaders seem to gain with age. Wisdom maybe. But as Yakori was acting like a servant, Witz's assurance crackled slightly.

"I was just... checking. To see how things were going," Witz replied. "And I hate it when you talk like this.
- I have a debt of honor, Mr.Witz," Yakori said. "And I intend to pay it back fully.
- This debt does not concern me, we already talked about it.
- You are the heir of the one who was concerned. As such, I'll always be at your service."

Witz waved his arms, helpless, and finally looked at Azerzdat, seeking for some support.

"Heh! Don't look at me, Jem," the ex-demon said. "It's your problem. But, when I think about it, you could just ask him to sit back down and play go with me again. That'll teach him!"

Yakori glanced at Azerzdat, his body contracted as if he was ready to jump onto his opponent. Witz was observing the two of them, wondering at what game Azerzdat was really playing. He finally shook his head and walked out of the room.

"You will be the end of me, both of you," he whispered before closing the door.

As the noise was echoing within the hall, Witz realized he had certainly shut it down a little too violently. He was more desperate than angry though. He hadn't taken hollydays for ages but he had known better ones. Yakori insisted he shouldn't travel alone. But having the new Laurel and Hardy constantly arguing next to him wasn't Witz's definition of taking a break.

He walked through the hall and headed to the stairs. No, these weren't the hollydays he was expecting. Seeing Gene again was probably the best thing that had happened to him within the past few years. He had been so focussed on replacing Vaughn that he hadn't realized how much he was missing her until he actually saw her. Vaughn... Witz couldn't help to think about his ex-employer all the time. It was as if the suit he was wearing was inhabitated with Vaughn's very spirit. Too large a suit for him. Too heavy the responsibility. But he knew now that it had always been meant to end like this. The first months, right after Vaughn's disapearance, Witz took his time to analyse his relationship with the half-elf. How come he hadn't understood how much a mentor Vaughn was for him? Witz had finally gathered that his amnesia wasn't accidental, that Vaughn had been protected him for all this time. But it was over. Vaughn was dead and Witz had to pursue his work.

He climbed several steps but he was slowing downer and downer to the point of stopping, completly. Up there were the rooms. Gene's room... and Sarah's. What should he do? The teenager needed his help. She had asked him so many questions about her father. This had been such a surprise to Witz when he learned Rave and Vaughn had a daughter: Sarah. No one truly told him how it happened but he was sure this wasn't natural. Sarah looked so much like her mother. Witz was glad it was so. He wasn't sure he would have been able to handle it if she had been more alike her father. But the face wasn't everything. As soon as the young woman talked, her filiation was obvious. These were difficult conversations. Witz had to concentrate himself, to hinder his feelings. Yes, Sarah truly was Vaughn's daughter, no doubt about it. And she needed Witz. She was acting as if he was a reflection of her father. This was so demanding.

"Heir of darkness," Witz muttered to himself.

Then he thought about Gene, picturing her, sat on her couch, smiling at him, opening her arms as he was entering the room. But he fought against his desires. He walked up the stairs and headed right to Sarah's room. This was where he was truly needed.

(ooc: too long, isn't it? :P)

(ooc: It's ok. I forgive you. No it's really good I like it... :P )

((Is this still open? Seems like I missed yet another opporunity to join the Shentavo saga... :cry: ))

OOC:
Yes, I was wondering the same, if you could still join. I only saw the other thread and not this one. Seems I may have missed it yet again. Poor me, never doing anything fun.... :(

I always manage to miss the fun stuff.

:cry:

sure. Just post your application on this thread. The application form is on the first page.

You an I are two of a kind, Fuhrer, always missing the great stories.

Join, join! i want more students for my advanced Combat Magic class.

Join, join! i want more students for my advanced Combat Magic class.

What about Daedalis?, Did you accepted her?...

Personally I think it's time for a normal character... though already I'm finding people can be a little, uninterested with a guy who doesn't know what the hell is going on... I guess it's just gonna take effort on my side to make the whole thing seem sane, afterall... it's odd to be in a place of learning where people challenge one another in the first couple of posts while some of us still don't know where our beds are, or even the basic rules of the school...

Sigh...

I'm gonna have to bite hard on my tongue me thinks...

Personally I think it's time for a normal character... though already I'm finding people can be a little, uninterested with a guy who doesn't know what the hell is going on... I guess it's just gonna take effort on my side to make the whole thing seem sane, afterall... it's odd to be in a place of learning where people challenge one another in the first couple of posts while some of us still don't know where our beds are, or even the basic rules of the school...

Sigh...

I'm gonna have to bite hard on my tongue me thinks...
Don't bite your tongue. You're right. It's always nice to mix different kind of characters. I particularly enjoy playing a non-magical character in a magical RP... that's what I'm doing in another RP I'm currently in ;)

Personally I think it's time for a normal character... though already I'm finding people can be a little, uninterested with a guy who doesn't know what the hell is going on... I guess it's just gonna take effort on my side to make the whole thing seem sane, afterall... it's odd to be in a place of learning where people challenge one another in the first couple of posts while some of us still don't know where our beds are, or even the basic rules of the school...

Sigh...

I'm gonna have to bite hard on my tongue me thinks...

(Your right. Damn that side in me, lesson learnt. :? )

Well, I did have an idea for a slightly odd character, but I desided they would be concidered an abomination and probably burnt by the populace for being a monster...

Ever player 40k? A very rare mutation of the human race occasionly throws up a human without a soul, not because they are evil... they just don't have one. They are disliked and generally concidered a bad thing. However, just because they don't have a "soul" doesn't make them evil... they are like anyone else, they're just freeky to others because they can feel the fact they are not normal.

The real problem comes with magical creatures however... lets assume that magic comes from the soul and the normal person is like a small candle, with only a small amount of light... a magical person is like a bright light, lighter if they are more powerful... the Pariah however is like a black hole, he is incapable of magic and is drains others of their abilities in their presence... it becomes harder to do anything.

Magic creatures are the worse affected, they use magic to see people.. the more powerful you are the more they can see you... however the Pariah cannot be seen by them, being void of a soul he is beyond their vision.


Iuthia has about 1 in 500'000'000 at anyone time, usualy there would be a lower chance of having one, but Iuthia is naturally resistant to magic because they simply don't beleive in it and have little imagination... they also have problems learning magic.

The pariah has no effect around normal people, why should he? To them he is just dis-liked, he seems odd and becomes an outcaste with ease... it has no game effect, but seeing as I'm a non-magic nation who RP's with magic nations I feel free to create my own interesting problems and likes...

Though we do have clangers, which would have been fun to RP... afterall, they are wooly little mice who communicate through whistling...


But I went for a Iuthian because I have ideas on what I want to RP, I'll leave my pariahs for another more suitable time, like if some dumbass decides he can attack me with magic and ignore my technologically superior guns.

...I'll leave my pariahs for another more suitable time, like if some dumbass decides he can attack me with magic and ignore my technologically superior guns.

Hehe, good reason :)

OOC: I'd like to add Giarc to the Combat Magic course, please...

To: all Shentavo Academy students
From: The Celestial Katarina, apprentice of Qui, third year student of the shentavo academy, high mage of Derieties.

Greetings. a formerly unscheduled class has been added to the roster. Combat Magic. While experience in some sort of magical arts would be preferred, unskilled applicants will be considered as well. If you are interested in this course please complete the following application.

1.) Name
2.) Years attended previously at the shentavo academy.
3.) Awards given for merit at the shentavo academy or other schools of sorcery.
4.)Past experience in magic.
5.)why do you want to take combat magic.
6.)Other courses being taken at the Shentavo Academy
7.)Any other information about yourself that you feel is relevant
8.)A brief history of you.

Feel free to answer the questions a briefly or in depth as you choose.

Thanks.

Katarina.

1.) Name: Giarc Parker (AKA Quick-Trigger)
2.) Years attended previously at the shentavo academy: This is my first time
3.) Awards given for merit at the shentavo academy or other schools of sorcery: This is the first school of sorcery that I have attended.
4.)Past experience in magic: I once saw a mage teleporting himself away from a gang of thugs who wanted to kill him... whether this counts as experience or not, I don't know
5.)why do you want to take combat magic: A gun only works to the point that it doesn't, and surprising your opponent is a very useful tool in combat.
6.)Other courses being taken at the Shentavo Academy: Basics and Advanced Combat
7.)Any other information about yourself that you feel is relevant: Gunslinger by trade. I need a new way to fight; being the same is a dangerous game where I come from.
8.)A brief history of you: I was born in the roughest area of Wohlistad, a country with a good deal of rough areas. Where I lived, it was normal for a three-year-old to be taught how to shoot a gun. I picked it up pretty quickly, and now I'm the best in the country. I've come to the Shentavo Academy to broaden my horizons, see if I can get myself a job somewhere...

as of now, all applicants are accepted.

Application Form

Name: Hakarautai
Gender: Male
Race: Phantom
Likes: Torture, self improvement, The Grand One
Dislikes: Living creatures, especially Elves
Address: Subsection 4.136.90.3, Sector 136.90.3, District 90.3, Quadrant 3 of Spire Level 101

Classes: check all that apply. You don't have to select basics.
Basics____
Manipulations____
Elementals__x__
****Which element_______Fire_______
Healing_____
Adv. Combat (A.C.)__x__
Telekenetics_____
Reason why you want to attend this school?

First and foremost, to futher my service to the Cabal and His Grandeur. In addition, I am told I need assistiance in learning how to "channel my aggression".

Person whom you look up to most and why?

The Grand One, any other would mean death.

((A Few Notes On Phantoms:

While phantoms might seem invincible, (and, in many ways, are) they have several weaknesses that it would benefit my fellows to know. Though they often walk a fine line between the spiritual realm and the material realm, allowing them the illusion of passing through objects and lending them their "shade-like" visage, they cannot manipulate things in the material realm unless they pass into the material realm (living organisms are the exception, as they have a soul). Entering the spiritual realm fully would mean "release" for a phantom, they would be set free, and could not return to their planeswalker state. Such a release can be forced by injecting a soul (synthetic will do, though they are rather difficult to come by) into the phantom, effectively yanking it out of existiance. This is not different from the phantom's main way of harming a living opponent, which consists mainly of ripping the soul away from the body, rendering it dead (Soulrazor, Screamlance, Chainrazor). There are other phantom-created weapons that cause physical damage (Firebiter lance, Greenarm tririfle, Ripper rifle), however. A phantom requires to "suck" a soul occasionally, not unlike a vampire craves blood. The phantom, if starved, will eventually break down, and may even willingly cast itself fully into the spiritual realm. Satisfaction of a particulary agressive phantom's bloodlust will suffice for a short while if no souls are readily available. Magic (especially spirit magic) will harm a phantom to an extent, as will plasma weapons (which simulate the intense energy given off by a soul).))

I'm curious now... who is in this thread without being a super power in their own right?


On a more serious note though, can someone tell me my room number, if I'm with a room mate and what the hell I'm meant to be doing.

While it's fun watching everyone in the school spar, challenge one another and generally mock the idea of a learning institution... I can't help but think that it may help move the RP along if I could actually find out the information I'm going to need so I can at least retire to my room after a hard day of watching students and teachers alike fight one another.

Failing that can I at least get the basics of it all...

I can't RP someone who likes to follow rules if he doesn't have a clue if there are rules beyond "don't go here"...

My third time involved, not with same character, and I still am not sure if any teaching is actually done.

So would it be right to assume that nothing actually happens and I haven't missed anything in the previous threads?...

Maybe if I didn't check up on these threads so offen in the hope that someone pays attention to my character doing something he's supposed to do I wouldn't be so prepared to criticize what is so normal for a thread of this calibre.

So would it be right to assume that nothing actually happens and I haven't missed anything in the previous threads?...

Maybe if I didn't check up on these threads so offen in the hope that someone pays attention to my character doing something he's supposed to do I wouldn't be so prepared to criticize what is so normal for a thread of this calibre.
Come to the club: http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=112516&highlight=
The idea in Rave's RP is to create bonds with other characters through derived means. It is my experience that the academy and its courses are just an excuse to bring characters together. Just play your character, jump on people that are online and you should step out of oblivion ;)

The idea in Rave's RP is to create bonds with other characters through derived means. It is my experience that the academy and its courses are just an excuse to bring characters together. Just play your character, jump on people that are online and you should step out of oblivion ;)

Personally it seems more like a place to get more plot done for her characters... which is pretty much what most of the threads are about, they try so hard to be inclusive but you have to be magical unrealistic manga beings to feel at home. I do enjoy the ideas of magic, of story lines and so on, otherwise I wouldn't be here... but I like structure, because it allows be to use common sense when I'm in trouble.

Sigh

Doesn't matter, I'll just continue to RP my simple guy in a world which he can't hope to understand. Doesn't matter, I still have some IC tricks up my sleeve, and when all else fails I will kartwheel everywhere, or go pariah.

Oh, no. I think your character is cool. I'm trying to make a character who can use magic but it's not Über powerful, and don't have any kind of control over her powers. I'm sorry if I made her appear like some kind of magic god or something like that...

Doesn't matter, I'll just continue to RP my simple guy in a world which he can't hope to understand. Doesn't matter, I still have some IC tricks up my sleeve, and when all else fails I will kartwheel everywhere, or go pariah.

Don't worry, my character (though not a 'simple' human) doesn't know much about mage, too (of course he's pretty good at the psionic stuff and all, can't help myself)

Oh, no. I think your character is cool. I'm trying to make a character who can use magic but it's not Über powerful, and don't have any kind of control over her powers. I'm sorry if I made her appear like some kind of magic god or something like that...

I know, I like your character because it reminds me of the character I didn't use in fear of being kicked out... afterall, a Pariah (40k like one) is pretty messed up. You seem to have controled yours by making your power more of a weakeness to you, with the potenial to make people hate you for it...

I just have a thing against random super power which could come straight from a japenese animation.

Just wondering, does anyone have any gripes with the phantom thing? Have I made him weak enough? If it's not ok, then I can just bring in a Yuan-Ti, or something.

OOC:
Sorry this is really late, but everytime that I had gotten on the last past few days the forum was acting up really bad and I did not get to post this. This is the first oppurtunity that I had to post it.

IC:

Application Form

http://www.sugoiweb.com/anime/iy/inuyasha026.jpg
A picture reference


Name: Kieria (pronounced: Ki air ee a) Shosunia
-- AKA: Ki
Gender: Female
Race: Unknown
Likes: Mischief and Power
Dislikes: Self-centered men and Liberals
Address: Wanders place from place

Classes: check all that apply. You don't have to select basics.
Basics____
Manipulations____
Elementals____
****Which element______________
Healing_____
Adv. Combat (A.C.)____
Telekenetics_____
* First time attending this school, therefore she has no classified skills here.

Reason why you want to attend this school?
Ki wishes to train to become a stronger woman. She wishes to learn under the prestigious Shentavo Academy that she has heard much of during her travels.

Person whom you look up to most and why?
Ki looks up to Der Fuhrer Dyszel the most because Der Fuhrer used to be a great and powerful leader, one whom Ki wants to resemble. Der Fuhrer was feared and loved at the same. No one dared to cross the path of The Dictatorship under Der Fuhrer's rule. Ki looks up to Dyszel because she is a symbol of power and hope, everything that Ki wants to be.

I hope that is good, if not then I will just have to make it better.

:wink:

OOC: And I have a thing against japanese animation in general.

Take my character for example:
Peter Zion, a former Marine Corps sniper, who turned mercenary shortly after honorable discharge from the corps. Skilled with a longrifle, and decently skilled with handguns, knives, and HtH.

No superpowers. No superskills. No Matrix wallrunning. No magic.

Zion joined this acadamy for one reason: To learn more, so he could charge more for his skills.

You'll notice how none of my characters have pics, mainly because there aren't any, and I can't draw well. I don't rip my material from a TV show, video game, or anything of that sort. Zion started as just a name, the assisant arms dealer from my n00b days. He evolved into something more, with meaning. I like challenges, which is why I play nationstates. Zion overcomes things through through thinking, luck, and skill. He doesn't use superpowers, superskills, or fantasy tech. He's a man who takes life when nessecary, and avoids contact when ever possible. You might notice how he's only spoken to about three people over the course of the RP, he's an introvert. I simulate jet-lag from the flight from the hotel in another nation. Most people just show up.

Can we please lay off the 'You can't kill me because my guy doesn't die in the show' bullshit, and get back to the RP? This is why I don't usually RP with fantasy/future tech stuff, because the arguements always happen.

OOC:
If you are referring to me than I demand some more respect. First, you do not know me, the way I role play, and my characters. Second, the tone of your message was rude and too flamboyant.

When I make a character I establish a character profile and find a picture which I think best fits the character. Not one of my characters is the way they are depicted. Moreover, I do not watch Anime, but I am quite fond of the pictures, that is why many of my characters have pictures like them.

I am a realistic like role player. My main characters are quite human indeed. Take Der Fuhrer for example: a dictator with such an extensive iron fist, who is now in a comatose state in a hospital for severe exposure to a biochemical that nearly led to her death. Take Mathias Bortniansky for another good example: a man who will do what it takes to accomplish his mission, hence he is dying with bullet wounds to his abdomen guarding the gates to The Depths of Hell (our most predominate military base).

I guess I am just trying to say that I create my own profiles and do not make them as they are in their shows or whatever. I have no immortal character or invincible characters because I do not believe in that.

I just sometimes create a character to have fun with and go out of my usual realistic style, which most of you would not be able to keep up with unless you are used to instrinsic story lines with twisting plots and long discussions. Some nights we could easily get 20 pages while sometimes it takes weeks to get one. We very but the plot is very interesting if you follow it.

OOC:
I also neglected to mention my fetish with visuals. I like to have pictures of my characters because sometimes imagines are not enough. You could get an entirely different visual and become confused when someone mentions something about the character's traits that you failed to pick up.

Moreover, pictures break the monotony of words. That is more a reason for me to use them. I like to use pictures to break up the entire pages of nothing but words. Sometimes pictures keep people's attention.

I know when I see a picture I am like, "Oh! A picture, I want to read that post."

Moreover, I could draw quite well but I have no way of getting my pictures onto here because I do not have a site in which I could post them to transfere onto here.

Furthermore, as I stated before, I love the way the characters look, therefore, I consult my lovely cousin and friend to aide in searches. I tell them the personality and what I am interested in the character looking like and they find my the picture, because as it stands, I really know nothing about Anime or any of that stuff...not to be rude. I am in fact quite clueless.

I'm curious now... who is in this thread without being a super power in their own right?My character Santiana. She's an intelligent nurse with some psionic qualities, but that's about it.

Domino... she's an undead nutcase getting nuttier... :shock:

Just wondering, does anyone have any gripes with the phantom thing? Have I made him weak enough? If it's not ok, then I can just bring in a Yuan-Ti, or something.

Don't worry about it, I'm just tired because I have to reply later then everyone being from merry ol' england.

I think I shall kick myself in the ass for even bringing up the issue of powerful characters in the first place... it's not that I havea problem with your phantom, I've not even seen how you RP so I can't be the judge of it, plus I can't be a judge of it even if I had because it's not up to one person to judge everyone elses... I've done some stupid thiings in NS and I would hate to be judged for them.

So I'll just leave people to RP their character and their powers, if you are too powerful then you will never have a fair sparing session versus Michael as he knows when he is out classed by someone who has been training for all their lives under a combat master or similar plot line.

Accepted.

Hakarautai (though be warned...if you hurt, maim, kill, mutilate one of the students that has elven blood in them...we'll... let's just say you're not going to get a cookie. )

Kieria Shosunia

Accepted.

Hakarautai (though be warned...if you hurt, maim, kill, mutilate one of the students that has elven blood in them...we'll... let's just say you're not going to get a cookie. )

Kieria Shosunia

Fair enough. Plus, it's not like phantoms like cookies, anyway. I mean, come on, they're phantoms. :roll:

I believe that Rave's usage of "You're not going to get a cookie" should be taken as "Your head will be forcefully removed from your shoulders and your soul will be bottled for her to torment at her pleasure."

I'm curious now... who is in this thread without being a super power in their own right?

Enari doesn't have any super powers. He's just a ninja.

I believe that Rave's usage of "You're not going to get a cookie" should be taken as "Your head will be forcefully removed from your shoulders and your soul will be bottled for her to torment at her pleasure."

I'll take the cookie.

Accepted.

Hakarautai (though be warned...if you hurt, maim, kill, mutilate one of the students that has elven blood in them...we'll... let's just say you're not going to get a cookie. )

Kieria Shosunia

Another thing, does this mean that I can get away with hurting, maiming, killing, or mutilating one of the students that don't have Elven blood? :wink:

Ok, I'll...just stop now...

I thought the apocryphal cabal was Cyberutopia....looks like I was fooled...

Oh, and Fuhrer, I hope you'll be accepted. It was a pleasure to RP with you in those times of the angelic thread, and I hope it'll be a pleasure again this time.

I thought the apocryphal cabal was Cyberutopia....looks like I was fooled...

Oh, and Fuhrer, I hope you'll be accepted. It was a pleasure to RP with you in those times of the angelic thread, and I hope it'll be a pleasure again this time.

Ha! I fooled you into fooling you that I wasn't Cyberutopia! Or...something like that. Yes, I'm Cyber, this is my Only-Three-Quarters-Serious account which is required for my sanity to remain intact. :roll:

OOC: People are so easily offended these days...
Did I actually mention anyone's name? Too flamboyant? Screw you! I'm a flamboyant person. I'm fine with the pics and such, I just get pissed when people bitch and moan about it not being godmodding because there's a show about it. I'm an angry person, and don't deal with stupid people very well. I'll ignore your comment about not being able to follow twisting plot lines and other such novel-esque content, I enjoy plot twists and conspiricys and such. My point was that people rely less on roleplaying skills and imagination to solve problems in RP's these days, and more on uber godmod magic and invincibility, that kind of thing. The standard has slipped recently, and it keeps getting lower, with less and less stuff getting the god-mod stamp of disapproval. Magic is something I'm fine with, like telekenisis, psionic powers, elemental blasts, limited levitation, stuff you read about in old medievil fantasy books.

Nowadays, people have characters that can't be injured by normal means, yet can kill your legitimate character with a touch. People stab your character without your approval, and call godmod when you legitimately respond with a dodge. It gets old. Like TAC said, "It's my three-quarters serious nation that keeps me sane." Ranting and raving like an angry old man keeps me sane. Having people who's RP skills I'm okay with berate me wrongfully doesn't help any. I'm entitled to my opinion, as you are yours, but don't defend yourself unless its directed at you. That makes people think you're looking for a fight, and we'll waste valuable time going back and forth with each other. Again, let's get back to the RP and use this for sign-ups as origninally intended.

Another thing, does this mean that I can get away with hurting, maiming, killing, or mutilating one of the students that don't have Elven blood? :wink:

Ok, I'll...just stop now...

Feel free to maim kill, or mutilate Joshua. :-D It is doubtful that anyone would care but Rave and Kenja and Genesis....

I'll keep that in mind. :lol:

OOC: People are so easily offended these days...

So true. Mini rant I'm saving, one of the most reasonable I've heard, quite enjoyable actually. :-D

Thats so true about the people being offended,Theres almost no guards or wacther for that kinda thing these days

I suppose I should be somewhat jealous of Mercenary Soldiers... I have ranted at Rave for many various reason and I don't get comments... not even bad ones. I suppose it's probably the best responce to my rants, but it does make me wonder if we ever learn anything.


I can understand the call for Broadbands Resurection to improve his RP or be ignored... it could have been more constructive but I guess it was good enough.

However I can't help feeling there is a problem with the current level of RP that is getting on my nerves... it's not peoples cability to RP as such that is anoying me, it would seem that everyone has the basic idea of how to write an action and describe their characters.

No, my problem is one of inventory. For a teching institution, we seem to have alot of students with weapons, both concealed and out in the open. The students seem to be playing with guns under their desks and pulling swords our of vials (w00t for Nano-tech, one of the most fun God Modes of our time)... if we are here to learn, what the hell are we doing with pistols, rifles, swords and knifes?

Ok, so were are adults... we can do what we like at night (so long as we stay in permited areas) and we can bring what we like, but almost all schools have a problem with weapons... I would of thought they should of been handed in or something at the very least.

As for waking up because you can sense power nearby... the less said the better. I'm not sure, but Rave may have wanted some privacy for that scene.

Eitherway, I feel that there are parts that need thinking about here... it's no wonder some people think it's ok to randomly teleport in, because the characters in the thread are only a couple steps away from that level of RP.

So lets think a little about our own RP while we tell others to improve theirs.

*thinks about what Iuthia said and agrees (to some degree)* :P

1. I say it again: I didn't want to offend BR, I only missed his sign up and acceptance and was a little bit ... ermm... confused about his post with the fireball and that he suddenly disappeared again when I didn't answer (yea, I know, having to wait for some guy from a different time zone can be boring).

2. Nobody said weapons would be forbidden and when I read the last years thread it appeared that most had weapons.
Benjamin won't run around slit people open, it's just his training sword (basic part of erasian cultur is the swordfight)

3. I don't see a problem with sensing powers. And maybe Rave wanted to have some privacy (Katarina, though not Rave's character, taking Ben and Pepal away could be seen as a hint, if it was then I apologize that I was too stupid to understand) but wouldn't she have said something about it in that case?
Rave? was it this way? Then I have to apologize (...again...)

I'd better shut up now, eh, before I find out that I have to apologize for more? :wink:

Iuthia, I find your overall attitude here pretty pretentious. Actually, "pretentious" may not be enough. Coming into Rave's threads means accepting a good deal of exageration and over-powerful beings lurking aound... and a good dose of anarchy. I personally see it as a style rather than a flaw. Now, if you come knowing that just to rant about how it doesn't suit your tastes, I suggest you RP elsewhere. Rave has RPed with enough players around here to have earned some respect (and some detractors too obviously). It's all a matter of taste and has nothing to do with a supposed level of RP.
If you intend to play a normal character in Rave's universe, fine by me. All I can tell you is that it takes a good deal of writing skills and imagination. If you fail at creating something fun and entertaining that way then either change of character or take a paper and write ideas down. Whatever your choice is, please stop complaining and project your own lacks on others.

Iuthia, I find your overall attitude here pretty pretentious. Actually, "pretentious" may not be enough. Coming into Rave's threads means accepting a good deal of exageration and over-powerful beings lurking aound... and a good dose of anarchy. I personally see it as a style rather than a flaw. Now, if you come knowing that just to rant about how it doesn't suit your tastes, I suggest you RP elsewhere. Rave has RPed with enough players around here to have earned some respect (and some detractors too obviously). It's all a matter of taste and has nothing to do with a supposed level of RP.
If you intend to play a normal character in Rave's universe, fine by me. All I can tell you is that it takes a good deal of writing skills and imagination. If you fail at creating something fun and entertaining that way then either change of character or take a paper and write ideas down. Whatever your choice is, please stop complaining and project your own lacks on others.


I wasn't talking about Rave... or at least only suggesting that some things haven't been as clear as others...


But yeah, I'll admit it. I am pretentious, I'm whiney and I'm obnoxious... I like things to have structure, it's a way to feel like there is sense.

My early comments needed a post like yours... something to point out that I am playing a boring character (not because he is normal, but because he I am boring people with my actions which I'm trying to keep sensible). My early problems were because I was getting ignored... of my own fault... but I guess thats just me.

I can except that characters will be powerful... you'll notice I haven't made a point of complaining about any one character... though I did once get anoyed that everyone is using characters with storylines to justify their powers.

I have come to except Raves characters, the biggest problems now are either IC (Varya being a big example... I was tempted to have her mock Seth after he told her she couldn't understand Sage's fighting technique). Or occasionally I have problems with actions taken again me which assume they can do things they can't... like use an impossible move to disarm me.

Otherwise I except her power in these threads.

However, this thread my issue is wish structure... people are lost as to where they are, I don't know if I am allowed to just assume my room number or ask, so I IC asked someone and found out I can assume.

If Rave wants me out... then I will leave, I'm probably more trouble then I'm worth anyways, my IC record isn't too bad, I'm just terrible for ranting because I like thinking about logistics and realism.

I'm ok with my character and my only problem is that everyone can jump in on epic unknown battles by "sensing power" or "sensing evil", another issue is that half the characters are playing with guns... I don't know if they are allowed to do this but it seems odd.

Finally, I only mentioned "level of RP" because someone else did.

Maybe I should just shut up and rant to myself.

Meh... I feel dumb now.

Iuthia you are in fact correct in my mind. Structure will come as we move along, soon we should have a class schedule and such. Take libertys, if you overstep thats fine, but have fun with it. As for realism, these threads arent very realistic. I participate in them because i am a modern nation but enjoy some fantasy. The powers used here have no impact on my nation unless other nations im RPing with use a comparable fantasy enviroment. Not justifying, just saying. Level of RP i agree with, it needs to be stepped up on some peoples parts, while others are doing quite well. Just, above all, remeber to 'go with the flow' Relax and enjoy yourself. As for weapons, guns go a little far, as they cant be used to safely duel. Swords, etc, with training sleeves or blunted edges should be fine. I expect a teacher will deal with it IC eventually.

That is all, for now...

I may as well clear my mind, it's part of my personality I guess.


I want to make it clear that while it may not seem like it alot of the time, I do actually respect Rave quite a bit, otherwise I would not be in another Rave Shentavo thread again...

It may seem odd that I can say I respect Rave alot and at the same time criticising her (I'll get on to that in a second), but I feel that despite my differences with Rave I have supported her pretty much equally as well.

I don't know how many times I've said it, but I have said that Rave is a good roleplayer... she has her storyline and everyone is invited to it, she has background and lots of character (it may not be realistic but damn people like the personalities) and as such she is respected by a large preportion of NationStates.

During this thread, as far as I know (I've not read my prevous posts prior to this statement, it's from the top of my head) my only complaints with Rave have been about thread structure and a small comment about the how these thread often become tools for her continuing storyline (hardly a terrible comment).

The rest of the earlier comments were aimed at others in a general way, those comments about over-powered students (not teachers, I knew what we were dealing with... I'm a veteran of Rave Shentavo threads) were unjustified and I now withdraw those... the characters are meant to be over-powered and in many ways it's central to the thread.

These are the comments that come from my own problems with getting a character consept to work, a consept which isn't easy to fit into a over-powered character RP because it relies on my RP skill, which is lacking to say the least.

After that came the more sensible objections, the ones I stand by with exception to only a few. For example, I wouldn't mind more structure... knowing what I can and can't make up and bring attention to the silly weapon problem.

The "level of RP" comment was a terrible choice of words, and I'm sorry for that. Most of the people in this thread have done well in RPing their characters, I love some of the characters (even though I've not spoken to most) and only a few people are actually getting on my nerves. Eitherway I can ignore that because we will all learn in this thread.


So while I can fully understand Underaloz's words on this, I feel that my actual mentality towards Rave herself has been more tolerant then usual. I have excepted her characters well and the only one I still don't like (IC and OOC reasons for it) is Seth for previous issues. This will not result in a OOC rant, nor terrible IC actions... it's just a thing I can't get past as of yet.


My point is, I like Rave's Threads. Otherwise I wouldn't be here. I have been on and off in the many various RP's that Rave has started, taking part when I can and generally being quite accepting of her character. I'll admit, I've had a good rant when something crosses that line (I'll give examples if you like... but I know you've had issues, it's natural in all RP's, Rave or otherwise) but generally I support her work.

For example, when she asked the NS people how her RP is... I said how I felt, granted I was ignored but I made my point. I have kicked out stupid RPers in her threads and talked sense into those who would disrupt her threads, again, I can give examples of this.

I'll admit though, that I'm not always supportive... sometimes I get stuck with rules (being something of a rulehawk in d&d) and I can laugh at the silly situations that happen.


Now as for Michael Willis, my addition to this thread. I am ok with RPing him the same way I wanted to from the start. I may have what it takes to do it right, I may not. But I am happy with my IC actions overall in all of Rave's threads... I loved Varya the Vampire, I love James deGritz and I love Michael Willis...

This... reply to my rants you've given me is hard to deal with now, because I am proud with my IC actions of Michael and while I agree that I had issues at the start (when my more annoying rants were posted) now I feel as though they are less of an issus, if at all. I can just RP a character even if no one pays attention to him, I've done it countless times in one of my current threads.

But my character is fun... to me. The imagination it takes to think of how I'm going to react to powers I don't beleive in (IC) is pretty much as good as I'm going to get... but I like it.

Damnit... this whole thing always ends up with me loosing my original point.


Ok... it's like this.

I don't want to rant too much, on the whole I have been better then I would be normally with a good character like Varya. The complaints are nothing to do with feeling bored or left out... I was RPing with others when the "structure" complaints came through.

Your thinking that I continue to rant because of my character. Where as I am doing it because I want the thread to make more sense. I can do a thread without sense but even others see that things are getting muddled up.

So I've controled myself more recently and I've been "commenting" on things I see as silly. I can stop, but then people won't think "maybe it's wrong that we are all armed with weapons that can kill a man while at school".

My RP is fine, I'm commenting OOC here because then it's not in the way of the RP. I'm happy with everything around my character, but I wanted the world to make more sense.


Eitherway, I'll finished on this. I actually believe Rave to be a better RPer then me... I am not complaining about Rave and I'm trying to make some sense of an otherwise messy situation. I am happy with my character and I am not complaining because of his treatment.

I have alot of respect for you Underloz, it's why I reply to this so thoroughly. I'm wrong on many things... but if only people listened to the good comments which arn't wrong.

O_O Saving Iuthia's last post. lol.
Sorry I haven't been on. My computer crashed, and I had to get a new one...*sighs* Set it up in one day though :-D

Structure is something I like...sometimes...and on some degree. I had one really really structured thread, and I was blamed becasue it was structured, and it lost all fun. So, I generally have a skeleton to work with, and people will add to it until it becomes something. Having too much structure isn't good...takes away the fun in it all.

But all in all, I like Iuthia's thread...but you should have the size 6 font copyrighted. :-D

As for the weapons in the academy, that is getting me a little worried. Especially when someone is twirling a gun during orientation. :roll: Weapons are only allowed in the A.C. room, unless the sun burns a hole through the ceiling and little green men come down and attempt to steal your brain. :roll:

As for broadbands resurrection, I am currently ignoring the player for the lack of effort put in.

It's probably best to save my "reverse gear" rants... they only happen when I feel crap and they make for exellelent ammunition against me.


I am not thinking about structure as though you tell everyone everything, I'll admit that can get on peoples nerves too. Just a little direction now and again, maybe writing some rules (no runing in the corridors is always a fun one) and maybe a actual IC class time table. Just something to remind us we are in a school.


For your information... it's size 8 :P and trust me when I say I use it too much on others. I think I killed a terrorism thread resently because I told everyone that terrorists don't usually have nation you can attack... they live in other peoples nations.



Ahem... anyways... I think I'll start the next OOC post with "I suggest" or something and remove anything patronising. :oops:

OOC:
Sorry that I have not posted in some time. Everytime I go to post on here and another thread the server goes down on me and I can not get back on. I lose my patience and get off hoping to get on when I next come on, but that never happens because it goes down again.

So, this is my post I intended on posting moons ago.

Could I please have a schedule, breif (although brief barely exists after 5 pages) summary of what I missed, and description of Ki's teachers?

Thank you very much and I am sorry about this, but the damn thing keeps acting up on me and I never get to find out what is happening. It would take a year. :wink:

My thinking is that if I have it all in one summary post then it be much simpler for me because I will not have to spend 10 minutes trying to get somewhere and giving up.

And I am persistent sometimes. The one time I sat here for 2 hours trying to get back onto the forum and it would not let me, so I got off the computer, but you catch my drift. I am obssessed with NationStates. :lol:

*smashes forum*

Well...that's one way to fix it. :roll:

Alright: Class schedules:

Telekenetics
Advanced Combat
Manipulations(everyone's favorite :-D)
Elementals
Healing
Basics

Each class will last about a week in Real time so people can get a chance to respond and progress with this damn forum

Telekenetics is going on currently.

Staff:

Genesis Shentavo/Versai (Telekenetics/ psionics)
Height: 5"10
Weight: 139lbs
Shade: Pale
Eyes: Scarlet
Hair: long, straight, bleach blond
Age: Unknown
Element/ if any: Ice
Speciality: Telekenetics/ psionics
Personality: She's generally a friendly person, and has probably the best pacience in the academy.


Seth Shentavo (Advanced Combat)
Height: 5"11
Weight: 201
Shade: Fair skin
Eyes: Dark brown
Hair: Short dark brown
Age: Unknwn
Element/ if any: None
Speciality: Combat
Personality: Mellow, but he tends to get hyped up during a fight, and will become very critisizing of fighting techniques

Kenja Shentavo or Maxwell.. (manipulations
Height: 5"7
Weight: 120
Shade:Sunkist
Eyes:Ice blue
Hair: Silver
Age: ???19???
Element/ if any: none (lost during "the end")
Speciality: Manipulations
Personality: Always upbeat with an occasional stutter or two..but only when she's nervous.
Additional comments: Qui's fledgling

Aurora Melina
Height: 6"1
Weight: 162
Shade: Tan
Eyes: Violet
Hair: light brown
Age: 28
Element/ if any: Any
Speciality: Acrobatics...and elementals
Personality: She tends to be quite strict, and almost up to Qui's standards of the sort. She is not phased easily.

Kade Resenti (basics)
Height: 5"3
Weight: 100
Shade: fair
Eyes:hazel
Hair: brown
Age: 17
Element/ if any: none
Speciality: foresight
Personality: Curious to say the least....

Ravelyn Shentavo
Height: 5"10
Weight: 126
Shade: Fair
Eyes: Crimson
Hair: Auburn with a red tint in the sun
Age: in millenia or centuries?
Element/ if any: Fire
Speciality: Angelic scriptures/languages, combat, fire elementality, *manipulations
Personality: She has extremely refined tastes, and is supposedly a Leo under the Zodiac. She is extremely prideful, and will die before a threat even passes by the academy. She is extremely protective of what she has come to establish here. She's been going through a lot...and if you think you know everything about her...you will be very suprised to learn that .........heh heh heh

Qui Shentavo (headmaster)
Height: 6"5
Weight: 250
Shade: pale
Eyes: ice blue (left) scarlet (right)
Hair: White true form: Dark brown in his regular appearance (when not in combat)
Age: *slaps forehead*
Element/ if any: Lighting/electricity
Speciality: Manipulations and Adv. Combat.
Additional comments: Hates fledgling's boyfriend: Joshua
*apprentice is Katrina*
Personality:...*eye twitches* not the best temper in the academy, and not one "of the light" for the most part. hence the decrepid and blackened wings and the somewhat forboding presense. Not to mention a smart alek and a badass anceint. who knows...maybe he's not that touch after all?

So we just ignore the classes we didn't sign up for basically?

Briefly:

People come into school.

Rave give speach.

Something happens, Rave leaves after speech for sub plot. Students not involved.

Students go to AC (I eventually realised it was the Advanced Combat, I did ask but meh...)

Couple of students get bored, spar with one another.

Teacher comes in, tell them off.

Rave and Qui come in, show off some powers in spar, people "woo".

Meanwhile, quiet elf absorbs magic, disrupts fight and gets taken away by student.

Qui helps elf girl, outside of AC room.

Students in AC room argue some, before teacher challenges on with a sparing session.

Session never happens, people go bed.

Qui finishes helping the elf girl who absorbs magic and goes back to what he was doing. Elf girl thanks student, then both to their rooms for sleep.

Qui goes after sub plot bad guy, has epic fight.

Half students wake up after sensing the forces around them, watch fight.

Students get teleported to starbucks for coffee, half ignore that they were teleported.

fight ends, badguy dies, badguy wanted to die.

Next day.

Rave calls for "Telekensis" lesson to start.

Now.


Minimalistic? Yup, it's safer that way. Only one day has gone past and last arrivals are ok (I'm sure). I'll RP telekinis tomorrow though because I'm tired.

OOC: People are so easily offended these days...
Did I actually mention anyone's name? Too flamboyant? Screw you! I'm a flamboyant person. I'm fine with the pics and such, I just get pissed when people bitch and moan about it not being godmodding because there's a show about it. I'm an angry person, and don't deal with stupid people very well. I'll ignore your comment about not being able to follow twisting plot lines and other such novel-esque content, I enjoy plot twists and conspiricys and such. My point was that people rely less on roleplaying skills and imagination to solve problems in RP's these days, and more on uber godmod magic and invincibility, that kind of thing. The standard has slipped recently, and it keeps getting lower, with less and less stuff getting the god-mod stamp of disapproval. Magic is something I'm fine with, like telekenisis, psionic powers, elemental blasts, limited levitation, stuff you read about in old medievil fantasy books.

Nowadays, people have characters that can't be injured by normal means, yet can kill your legitimate character with a touch. People stab your character without your approval, and call godmod when you legitimately respond with a dodge. It gets old. Like TAC said, "It's my three-quarters serious nation that keeps me sane." Ranting and raving like an angry old man keeps me sane. Having people who's RP skills I'm okay with berate me wrongfully doesn't help any. I'm entitled to my opinion, as you are yours, but don't defend yourself unless its directed at you. That makes people think you're looking for a fight, and we'll waste valuable time going back and forth with each other. Again, let's get back to the RP and use this for sign-ups as origninally intended.

Well, I must say, for once I have met a respectable person. I met really no major offense, and I admit I did take offense way too easily to your previous post. I guess it was my paranioa jumping in, but it was right after my post and I assumed, something you have to do in my region. (Plus, you could not have hit me at a more worse mental state, being that I was having major real life problems at that time and was barely attached to anything).

However, I agree with alot you said. I have one of those "invincible" people in my region. I know what it is like. You see, I am one of those people who take the hit on my character and try to work around it, unless it is so absurb and out of the blue.

When I meant complicated, story plots and all, I was referring to this thread: http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=30693&highlight=. Not many could deal with a situation that long was really what I meant. There were so many plot twists and ally changes, enemy changes, battle alterations, decoys, etc...that many would not have been able to handle it. They would have gotten too confused to understand it anymore.

Moreover, like I previously stated, I do not watch the shows to know the characters. My friends just help find the pictures and I like the anime looking ones alot, so that is what they find for me. In fact, the only real show I ever watch on TV once and awhile is Will and Grace or Law and Order: SVU.

To stop my rantings, I apologize for my rude behavior before. We started off on the wrong fight, and I am making people think I am someone I am not here, so let us just make up and get over that little dispute. Everyone has their moments....well that was one of mine.

So, could we work together now?


Rave, sorry for the spam, but I needed to clear that up and work it out. I have to apologize when I am in the wrong and I have to admit it most of the time or it irritates me. Sorry, just not in the right mental state right about now, so do not mind me. I will be right soon, but right now I am having some problems and just need time to myself to get back on track.

Hey Rave, you know what just occured to me? I still have Noskalenaeuroph. Would it be possible to bring him in as well somewhere?

I just got a major alliance support for my war and do not need him anymore. Therefore, he is free. I needed my characters to all fight my war, but Nos is free now.

What do you think? :wink:

actually, you want to bring him by as a guest of the academy. Find out was Sage is so ...good. :lol=Ravelyn Shentavo

Iuthia, it appears I didn't see where you were heading so that's probably why I reacted as I did. This "level of RP" expression had tainted your whole post and given an orientation it didn't have.

Structure... heh... too bad I'm the champion of RP's derailling (think last academy) but I quite agree here. What I gathered through my stay in the forums so far, though, is that, unless pre-determined, RPs tend to structure themselves quite lately (I'd say after 20 pages).

Hey Rave, you know what just occured to me? I still have Noskalenaeuroph. Would it be possible to bring him in as well somewhere?

I just got a major alliance support for my war and do not need him anymore. Therefore, he is free. I needed my characters to all fight my war, but Nos is free now.

What do you think? :wink:

Next thing you know I 'll be asking if Varya can come to this place... the only problem with that is the amount of chaos I would cause just to stay with her character...

Vampire + Sabbat + no respect for human institutions = Create more vampires, feed on humans and do as we please.

However, while she is free... IC reasons for being here a pretty limited and stretched. So I decided not to use her...

Shame... she's more fun then James and Michael put together.