NationStates Jolt Archive

Alright, this is the thread for people to take tests for entry into the Curses, Unknown Magics Studies, and World Beyond Studies classes, as this is the only way anyone may enter these courses due to the danger surrounding these courses.

To note before anyone attempts this I will be making every person their own test and for them, as for the place it is being is in the central dungeon, below the central tower. As well, these tests will be quite hard as they will be designed to challenge everyone.

Kira Blackwater wishes to take the entry exam for Unknown Magic Studies.

I am up for it too

Despite the secluded nature of the testing area, Vex found his way to the central dungeon beneath the central tower of the castle. Having not taken these tests before and unaware of what to expect, his hand slipped absently to the wand in his pocket - it'd be just like teachers to not tell when the test had begun.

"Hello. I am Vex and I wish to take the tests for Curses, Unknown Magics Studies, and World Beyond Studies so that I may be deemed worthy of studying them."

Alex would like to take the test for Unknown Magic Studies

(OOC: Seeing as Alex is in 5th Year and I assume this test would take place in first year, does that mean this is anothe flashback?)

Ryan approached the room, knowing that this would be it. He fails, he might not get into the school. But he wanted to so bad that he approached the desk in the middle of the room. He was also shy until you got to know him.

"Ummmm, ummm, hello, I was going to try out for World Beyond Studies because I might be a head of state one day, please,"

Serros walked down to the central dungeon and told the teacher "I am Serros Laylar and I would like to be tested for entry into World Beyond Studies."

Harry found the testing and area and said to the teacher "I would like to take the tests for Curses, Unknown Magics Studies, and World Beyond Studies, so that I may study them."

Ryan looked around. He was plain old bored. Then he saw a boy who had just announced he was going to take Curses, Unknown Magical Studies, and World Beyond Studies, so he went over and introduced himself.

"Hi, I'm Ryan Getzlaf, I'm from the VDB and am going to take World Beyond Studies, maybe we'll be in the same class."

Ryan looked around. He was plain old bored. Then he saw a boy who had just announced he was going to take Curses, Unknown Magical Studies, and World Beyond Studies, so he went over and introduced himself.

"Hi, I'm Ryan Getzlaf, I'm from the VDB and am going to take World Beyond Studies, maybe we'll be in the same class."

Harry turned and said "Oh hi, I am Harry Arnold!, pleasure to meet you Ryan, hopefully we'll be in the same class.."

"Yes, hopefully. Umm, I was just wondering, what's your name and where are you from?"

"Yes, hopefully. Umm, I was just wondering, what's your name and where are you from?"

Harry smiled and said "I am Harry Arnold and I am from Calizorinstan."

Harry smiled and said "I am Harry Arnold and I am from Calizorinstan."

"Oh, Calizorinstan. I've heard about that place from my father, Prince Ryan Getzlaf Sr. You guys are in a lot of wars I hear. So what's it like?"

"Oh, Calizorinstan. I've heard about that place from my father, Prince Ryan Getzlaf Sr. You guys are in a lot of wars I hear. So what's it like?"

Harry smiled and said "My muggle brother is a fighter pilot, who's shot down 29 enemy aircraft so far, and we've stopped having civil wars a while ago, we finally killing the man responsable. So, it's been pretty quiet lately, which is nice, give's my father a break, he's the president of Calizorinstan, which is in the New Prussian Empire.."

I wish to take the test.

I am up for it tooOOC: Not Open to you.

Kira Blackwater wishes to take the entry exam for Unknown Magic Studies.OOC Just enter the room as the instruction says on the ooc thread.

Alex would like to take the test for Unknown Magic Studies

(OOC: Seeing as Alex is in 5th Year and I assume this test would take place in first year, does that mean this is anothe flashback?)OOC: Nope you take a new one every year, but do not pretend you have prior knowledge of this.;)

Despite the secluded nature of the testing area, Vex found his way to the central dungeon beneath the central tower of the castle. Having not taken these tests before and unaware of what to expect, his hand slipped absently to the wand in his pocket - it'd be just like teachers to not tell when the test had begun.

"Hello. I am Vex and I wish to take the tests for Curses, Unknown Magics Studies, and World Beyond Studies so that I may be deemed worthy of studying them.""Your first test shall be in Curses and it starts now!

Name the curse which is used to torture?

Name the curse which is used to kill quickly?

After naming them use the curse on the targets in the middle of the room."

Tiberius strolled into the central dungeons, and despite the rooms' cold, unforgiving decor, he acted as if he was going on a walk through the park.

"I, Tiberius Voteporix, am ready to take the test to be admitted into Curses."

Tiberius strolled into the central dungeons, and despite the rooms' cold, unforgiving decor, he acted as if he was going on a walk through the park.

"I, Tiberius Voteporix, am ready to take the test to be admitted into Curses."One solid voice boomded from the area opposite of him which said," Enter the if you wish as this test will bring you the limits of your ability and as such we now begin your test."

A spell from the corner of the room rang, Firmus Formidonis.

While, another spell rang, Suffoco.

One solid voice boomded from the area opposite of him which said," Enter the if you wish as this test will bring you the limits of your ability and as such we now begin your test."

A spell from the corner of the room rang, Firmus Formidonis.

While, another spell rang, Suffoco.

Tiberius had been expecting something slightly different, perhaps a multiple choice test, or even a five hundred word essay. But, then again, he had been suspecting that the teachers would throw something like this at him.

"Encontego!" he cried, using his wand to draw a spell-protecting wall around him.

Tiberius had been expecting something slightly different, perhaps a multiple choice test, or even a five hundred word essay. But, then again, he had been suspecting that the teachers would throw something like this at him.

"Encontego!" he cried, using his wand to draw a spell-protecting wall around him.Another spell came flying, Punctum.

Which could pierce shields and into person casting the shield.

Another spell came flying, Punctum.

Which could pierce shields and into person casting the shield.

Shit, Tiberius thought. Is this a test or a homicide attempt?

"Vomica Preoccupo," he said, pointing the wand at the curse hurtling toward him.

Shit, Tiberius thought. Is this a test or a homicide attempt?

"Vomica Preoccupo," he said, pointing the wand at the curse hurtling toward him.As he did that another spell came flying from behind, Vulnus.

Tiberius spun around as quickly as he could, shouting "Ostendo sum-" He was cut off by the curse striking him in the leg, and he fell to the ground in pain. He knew the teachers would press their attack even further, so Tiberius drew a magical shield around him in the hopes of preventing further attack.

Tiberius spun around as quickly as he could, shouting "Ostendo sum-" He was cut off by the curse striking him in the leg, and he fell to the ground in pain. He knew the teachers would press their attack even further, so Tiberius drew a magical shield around him in the hopes of preventing further attack.A voice said," Halt!

Congratulations you have passed the pratical test and now go and get some rest and recover from this test as you have been hurt, though to note your performance was quite good considering you were fighting experinced teachers. Which will be a 94% in perfomance and 93% adapitbility, which averages to be a 93.5%.

Later on there will be another test so come back latter."

Rafzekael stepped into the room in the dungeon. "My name is Rafzekael Johanne, and I wish to see if I can take Curses."

Hayai-late, as usual-came right up behind Rafzekael. He had luckily followed his fellow student here; otherwise he would have never found the place.

"I'd like to take the test for curses as well, if anyone wouldn't mind."

Kira entered the dungeon, ready for the first test.

A voice said," Halt!

Congratulations you have passed the pratical test and now go and get some rest and recover from this test as you have been hurt, though to note your performance was quite good considering you were fighting experinced teachers. Which will be a 94% in perfomance and 93% adapitbility, which averages to be a 93.5%.

Later on there will be another test so come back latter."

"Yes, sir," Tiberius said as he slightly limped out of the room.

Rafzekael stepped into the room in the dungeon. "My name is Rafzekael Johanne, and I wish to see if I can take Curses."The test instructor said," The test begins now."

From the center of the room came a large snake creature which came charging at Rafzekael at a quick speed.

The teacher then said," You must defend yourself with curses, as they are the only way to defeat it. And if you fail you will be killed by this creature."

The test instructor said," The test begins now."

From the center of the room came a large snake creature which came charging at Rafzekael at a quick speed.

The teacher then said," You must defend yourself with curses, as they are the only way to defeat it. And if you fail you will be killed by this creature."

Raf stood still for a second, then drew his wand, pointed it at the the snake-esqe creature and yelled, "Velox Nex!"

"Yes, sir," Tiberius said as he slightly limped out of the room.At the exit of the room was one of the medical staff he said," Young master, you are wounded."

Taking his wand out in anticpation of having to heal him he used, Incidere Fade. Which healed the wounds on the surface and then asked," Sir, what spell hit you as I need to know in order to properly heal the wounds."

Raf stood still for a second, then drew his wand, pointed it at the the snake-esqe creature and yelled, "Velox Nex!"OOC: It is more of a komoda dragon when thinking of it, it is about twenty five feet long and five feet tall, and can run at roughly the speed of a track horse, 35 mph.

IC: The creature quelled and nearly tripped, but the area the spell hit was its leg which turned to ashen grey and began to heal. While its leg was still immobilized the creature kept up the charge at its foe.

OOC: It is more of a komoda dragon when thinking of it, it is about twenty five feet long and five feet tall, and can run at roughly the speed of a track horse, 35 mph.

IC: The creature quelled and nearly tripped, but the area the spell hit was its leg which turned to ashen grey and began to heal. While its leg was still immobilized the creature kept up the charge at its foe.

Rafzekael moved backwards and shot another spell. "Caecus!"

Ryan approached the room, knowing that this would be it. He fails, he might not get into the school. But he wanted to so bad that he approached the desk in the middle of the room. He was also shy until you got to know him.

"Ummmm, ummm, hello, I was going to try out for World Beyond Studies because I might be a head of state one day, please,"The person in the center of the room summoned a ghost and then said," Explain to me why the ghost is here and why was I able to attract him here?"

Hayai-late, as usual-came right up behind Rafzekael. He had luckily followed his fellow student here; otherwise he would have never found the place.

"I'd like to take the test for curses as well, if anyone wouldn't mind."At the center of the room stood a person with a wound, and behind could be heard a voice which said," You duel with this man till I decide to call off the fight. So let it begin."

A voice then said, Pungo.

Rafzekael moved backwards and shot another spell. "Caecus!"The creature which was filled with only instincts, though blind, kept charing at Rafzekael and it began to spit its posion slavia at his general direction.

At the exit of the room was one of the medical staff he said," Young master, you are wounded."

Taking his wand out in anticpation of having to heal him he used, Incidere Fade. Which healed the wounds on the surface and then asked," Sir, what spell hit you as I need to know in order to properly heal the wounds."

"Vulum, I believe," Tiberius said, half-heartedly trying to suppress a grimace of pain. "Hit me square in the right calf."

The creature which was filled with only instincts kept charing at Rafzekael and it began to spit its posion slavia at his general direction.

Rafzekael dodged the first barrage of spit and then cast another spell. "Imperium Somes!"

"Vulum, I believe," Tiberius said, half-heartedly trying to suppress a grimace of pain. "Hit me square in the right calf."The healer then simply used, Vigoratus Malum. Then he said," That should do it and just keep that still for about ten minutes and it will be fine."

Rafzekael dodged the first barrage of spit and then cast another spell. "Imperium Somes!"The creatures stopped and started to bounce around as he tried to resist the control of another, due to it being magical in origin.

The creatures stopped and started to bounce around as he tried to resist the control of another, due to it being magical in origin.

Rafzekael pointed his wand at it's head and said, "Discerpo Artus."

At the center of the room stood a person with a wound, and behind could be heard a voice which said," You duel with this man till I decide to call off the fight. So let it begin."

A voice then said, Pungo.

Barely ready, Hayai finally pulled his hands out of his pockets, gripping his long wand tightly in his hands, which were covered in bandages. This might be bad; he was a superb physical fighter, but only a mediocre magical one. He wondered for a moment weather he was stepping in too deep. If only there was a way to close the gap between us...

"Contego!"

The basic sheild spell that Hayai cast was barely enough to hold the curse thrown at him, but it held nonetheless. He was not very farmiliar with curses, relying more on the charms and basic jinxes that his mother taught him. This was, of course, the reason why he applied for the Curses class in particular.

Before his opponent had another chance, Hayai went on the offensive.

"Caecus! Traho!" It was a basic blindness/yanking manuever, aimed at his opponents eyes and wand. He knew he could of used Aufero Telum to attempt to disarm his opponent, but he wanted to leave his challange open in two places instead of just one. Hopefully the man would lose his grip on his wand while he was dealing with the blindness spell.

Rafzekael pointed his wand at it's head and said, "Discerpo Artus."The creatue let out a loud yelp and then flipped over onto its back. Yet, it was still twitching quite a bit and it might well need a spell to finish it off.

The creatue let out a loud yelp and then flipped over onto its back. Yet, it was still twitching quite a bit and it might well need a spell to finish it off.

Rafzekael didn't move any closer, in case it was faking being injured. He pointed his wand at it again and the corner of his mouth broke into a smirk. He pointed his wand at the beast and said, "Intereo Sensim."

Barely ready, Hayai finally pulled his hands out of his pockets, gripping his long wand tightly in his hands, which were covered in bandages. This might be bad; he was a superb physical fighter, but only a mediocre magical one. He wondered for a moment weather he was stepping in too deep. If only there was a way to close the gap between us...

"Contego!"

The basic sheild spell that Hayai cast was barely enough to hold the curse thrown at him, but it held nonetheless. He was not very farmiliar with curses, relying more on the charms and basic jinxes that his mother taught him. This was, of course, the reason why he applied for the Curses class in particular.

Before his opponent had another chance, Hayai went on the offensive.

"Caecus! Traho!" It was a basic blindness/yanking manuever, aimed at his opponents eyes and wand. He knew he could of used Aufero Telum to attempt to disarm his opponent, but he wanted to leave his challange open in two places instead of just one. Hopefully the man would lose his grip on his wand while he was dealing with the blindness spell.The opponet simply used Clausus Alica twice at the spells.

Then he used Flagello and also sent another spell at Hayai who he could tell was not an especially skilled magic user. With that anaylization he cast Firmus Formidonis.

Rafzekael didn't move any closer, in case it was faking being injured. He pointed his wand at it again and the corner of his mouth broke into a smirk. He pointed his wand at the beast and said, "Intereo Sensim."OOC: Man he is a real member of house Draco isn't he.:p

IC: The giver of the examine was quite pleased with the results and said," Your performance grade is 97% and your adaptability 97%, which brings your overall grade is 97% which is an amazing grade for someone as young as you and also shows that you are more thne worthy of taking this course. As for the questions you only have to answer this, Why did you have to use curses against this creature? As well, what makes curses so powerful?"

The person in the center of the room summoned a ghost and then said," Explain to me why the ghost is here and why was I able to attract him here?"

"Um, well, the ghost is here because you are able to attract him/her because you can reach into the realm and pull out souls.

OOC: Great, I've failed. Yippee. :(

OOC: Man he is a real member of house Draco isn't he.:p

IC: The giver of the examine was quite pleased with the results and said," Your performance grade is 97% and your adaptability 97%, which brings your overall grade is 97% which is an amazing grade for someone as young as you and also shows that you are more then worthy of taking this course. As for the questions you only have to answer this, Why did you have to use curses against this creature? As well, what makes curses so powerful?"

"I had to use curses because..." He put his hand on his chin for a moment. "Because it was a being of magic, and possibly a being of either extreme good or evil. It also had regeneration, which would have made many known spells, with a possible exception of Incendia Conicio ineffective. The curses were powerful... because of my increased emotional state with the threat of death."

OOC: Hehehe, Malfoy and Voldemort combined.

"Um, well, the ghost is here because you are able to attract him/her because you can reach into the realm and pull out souls.

OOC: Great, I've failed. Yippee. :(OOC: I warned people the questions would be hard and you would have to think up some good B.S.;)

IC: The examiner responded," The answer you supplied was not satisfactory, but I will give you another question as a chance to redeem yourself.

If I were to torture you to death right here and now with the with the Cruciatus curse, is there an increased likehood for you to come back as a ghost? If these is, why is that so?"

"I had to use curses because..." He put his hand on his chin for a moment. "Because it was a being of magic, and possibly a being of either extreme good or evil. It also had regeneration, which would have made many known spells, with a possible exception of Incendia Conicio ineffective. The curses were powerful... because of my increased emotional state with the threat of death."

OOC: Hehehe, Malfoy and Voldemort combined.The examiner looked with a whink in his eye and then said," You understand Curses and what they are quite well and the atributes of magical creatures well. So I approve of you taking the Curses class this year. Though the only thing you have to understand about these curses is that you have to keep your resolve when performing them due to their nature.

The examiner looked with a whink in his eye and then said," You understand Curses and what they are quite well and the atributes of magical creatures well. So I approve of you taking the Curses class this year. Though the only thing you have to understand about these curses is that you have to keep your resolve when performing them due to their nature.

"I understand. Thank you." Rafzekael stood in a corner and decided to watch the rest of the people being tested.

The opponet simply used Clausus Alica twice at the spells.

Then he used Flagello and also sent another spell at Hayai who he could tell was not an especially skilled magic user. With that anaylization he cast Firmus Formidonis.

Hayai blinked as his spells fizzled out with no effect; there was more to this dueling thing than he thought. Another spell came lashing out at him.

Vomica Contego!

This shield held much better than the last one; Hayai gave a rare smile as his opponet's spell evoporated into nothingness. He prepared a counter attack, letting his shield down momentarily...

"Gah!" A second, unseen spell hit him in the chest; suddenly, in the place of his dueling partner stood the decapitated, limbless bodies of his grandparents, floating suspended in midair. Hayai blinked, shaking his head. He knew his opponent was still there but this vision...horrifying....

He's toying with me...I'll show him that magic can't accomplish everything...Forcing himself to ignore the horrible image of his butchered grandparents, he pointed his wand shakily at himself. He couldn't see his enemy with his memories standing before him, but he could guess where he was.

Velox Pes!

Gritting his teeth as he felt his latent energy explode within him, Hayai ran forward, casting a shield spell-Ostendo sum Alica!-to protect himself from any other unseen spells. As he reached where he thought his opponet stood, Hayai dilivered a massive flying kick, pointing his wand forward at the same time and shouting, "Punctum!"

Hayai blinked as his spells fizzled out with no effect; there was more to this dueling thing than he thought. Another spell came lashing out at him.

Vomica Contego!

This shield held much better than the last one; Hayai gave a rare smile as his opponet's spell evoporated into nothingness. He prepared a counter attack, letting his shield down momentarily...

"Gah!" A second, unseen spell hit him in the chest; suddenly, in the place of his dueling partner stood the decapitated, limbless bodies of his grandparents, floating suspended in midair. Hayai blinked, shaking his head. He knew his opponent was still there but this vision...horrifying....

He's toying with me...I'll show him that magic can't accomplish everything...Forcing himself to ignore the horrible image of his butchered grandparents, he pointed his wand shakily at himself. He couldn't see his enemy with his memories standing before him, but he could guess where he was.

Velox Pes!

Gritting his teeth as he felt his latent energy explode within him, Hayai ran forward, casting a shield spell-Ostendo sum Alica!-to protect himself from any other unseen spells. As he reached where he thought his opponet stood, Hayai dilivered a massive flying kick, pointing his wand forward at the same time and shouting, "Punctum!"His for laughed at his pathetic attempt to overcome an easily superior dueler. At this he then cast Vomica Preoccupoat Hayai's curse.

After this he cast Crur Obfirmo to hold down his foe and then he charged his wang up and yelled," Punctum!" This spell he believed that would be able to overcome the inexperinced opponet due to his superior experince and knowledge of spells.

"I understand. Thank you." Rafzekael stood in a corner and decided to watch the rest of the people being tested.In the watching area, behind a glass barrier which protected against spells. There another member of House Draco said," Look at this lousy mutt attempt to take on foe of both superior blood and skill."

Late as always, Alex wandered down to the Test Area, "I'm ready to take the test" he said casually, awaiting a reply of some kind.

In the watching area, behind a glass barrier which protected against spells. There another member of House Draco said," Look at this lousy mutt attempt to take on foe of both superior blood and skill."

Rafzekael sneered. "He'll fail. He can't hope to win in that duel."

Serros walked down to the central dungeon and told the teacher "I am Serros Laylar and I would like to be tested for entry into World Beyond Studies."The examiner asked," How does one know of the existence of the world beyond?

His for laughed at his pathetic attempt to overcome an easily superior dueler. At this he then cast Vomica Preoccupoat Hayai's curse.

After this he cast Crur Obfirmo to hold down his foe and then he charged his wang up and yelled," Punctum!" This spell he believed that would be able to overcome the inexperinced opponet due to his superior experince and knowledge of spells.

Hayai stumbled as his legs locked, then cried out as another curse peirced through his side. Determined to go down fighting, he caught his body on his hands before he slammed into the ground, then flipped himself upwards. He was still deadly even without the use of his legs. Hayai's powerful arms caught his opponent on the neck in a sort of strangleing embrace, trying to force his foe to submit by choking him out.

Late as always, Alex wandered down to the Test Area, "I'm ready to take the test" he said casually, awaiting a reply of some kind.The test giver simply replied," To create a spell one must keep their concretation, but when studying unknown magics one must know what they are doing why is this so?"

Hayai stumbled as his legs locked, then cried out as another curse peirced through his side. Determined to go down fighting, he caught his body on his hands before he slammed into the ground, then flipped himself upwards. He was still deadly even without the use of his legs. Hayai's powerful arms caught his opponent on the neck in a sort of strangleing embrace, trying to force his foe to submit by choking him out.His foe being an already accomplished and powerful wizard simply pointed his wand and cast a Artus Infirmo jinx and a Pulsus charm which sent Hayai flying.

The test giver simply replied," To create a spell one must keep their concretation, but when studying unknown magics one must know what they are doing why is this so?"

Alex thought for a moment before answering "Because the spell could have potentially far more dangerous consequences than the person casting is away of. The end result of every spell must be known to prevent a serious mistake being carried out"

Alex thought for a moment before answering "Because the spell could have potentially far more dangerous consequences than the person casting is away of. The end result of every spell must be known to prevent a serious mistake being carried out"The test giver replied," Good as you have knowledge of the reasons for why we need to test our students before taking this test. As for the next question, Why do you seek to understand magic?"

His foe being an already accomplished and powerful wizard simply pointed his wand and cast a Artus Infirmo jinx and a Pulsus charm which sent Hayai flying.

How unfair...Hayai flew across the room, smashing into the wall; his wand flew out of his hand as his limbs began to shake uncontrollably. His opponent was obviously an incredibly advanced duelist. Doing the only thing he could think of before giving up, he rolled on his back sideways, snatching up his wand in his mouth.

"Discerpo Artus!" he hissed through his teeth, pointing his wand at his foe. He had studied this particular curse, but never used it; he wondered what effects, if any, it would have.

How unfair...Hayai flew across the room, smashing into the wall; his wand flew out of his hand as his limbs began to shake uncontrollably. His opponent was obviously an incredibly advanced duelist. Doing the only thing he could think of before giving up, he rolled on his back sideways, snatching up his wand in his mouth.

"Discerpo Artus!" he hissed through his teeth, pointing his wand at his foe. He had studied this particular curse, but never used it; he wondered what effects, if any, it would have.The caster, who had been taking it easy, yelled, Vomica Preoccupo. After this he said, Aufero Telum and then cast Flagello on the student. The man then said," How dare you use a curse that would harm someone to such an extreme at a simple test. It would be common sense not to use a Curse that could possibly kill someone. As such you cannot be trusted in Curses class and thus you will not take it."

The examiner said in agreence," I agree you have proven that you cannot be trusted in Curses and as such you barred from taking that class this year."

The test giver replied," Good as you have knowledge of the reasons for why we need to test our students before taking this test. As for the next question, Why do you seek to understand magic?"

Alex shrugged "Magic is a part of me, always will be. I feel it is important to discover all there is to know and so help me to develop myself to my full academic potentiall"

The caster, who had been taking it easy, yelled, Vomica Preoccupo. After this he said, Aufero Telum and then cast Flagello on the student. The man then said," How dare you use a curse that would harm someone to such an extreme at a simple test. It would be common sense not to use a Curse that could possibly kill someone. As such you cannot be trusted in Curses class and thus you will not take it."

The examiner said in agreence," I agree you have proven that you cannot be trusted in Curses and as such you barred from taking that class this year."

"You seemed like you could handle anything I could throw at you," gasped Hayai in pain, still lying on the floor. "How else could I expect to beat you? I mean, it's obvious that I'm a completely unexperienced dueler; Isn't it a little unfair to put me up against someone who I'm completely outmatched by?"

Hayai also shot a dirty glance at the examiner. "And I would think you would have stopped the fight before it got to this level. Were you waiting for me to pass out or something?"

Alex shrugged "Magic is a part of me, always will be. I feel it is important to discover all there is to know and so help me to develop myself to my full academic potentiall""Alright then, here is another question, Why do you think magic is so important to understand fully and how do you think that this might be done?"

"You seemed like you could handle anything I could throw at you," gasped Hayai in pain, still lying on the floor. "How else could I expect to beat you? I mean, it's obvious that I'm a completely unexperienced dueler; Isn't it a little unfair to put me up against someone who I'm completely outmatched by?"

Hayai also shot a dirty glance at the examiner. "And I would think you would have stopped the fight before it got to this level. Were you waiting for me to pass out or something?"The dueler replied," We wanted to test you to the absolute extreme of your ablity, as such we had to pit you against an overwhelming foe. Yet, never once did we say you have to win did we?"

The examiner then said," Neither did we expect you to resort to using your fists in a test that required you to use magic to gage yourself. As well, for the other tests we kept them up till we felt that the student had managed to reach their limit, but we felt that you could still use magic on a equal level and that you had not been pressed to your limit. Yet, you were irrational in that you tried to use a Curse which would clearly cause great harm to the target greatly. So that is why we will not pass you on this test."

"Alright then, here is another question, Why do you think magic is so important to understand fully and how do you think that this might be done?"

"Magic is the keystone of my life and yet I am in the dark about so much of it's secrets. Magic needs to be understood to prevent misuse and disregard of the consequences, I would like to think this is why Magic needs to be fully understood. How to achieve this, I expect, would be a combination of both academic studies and practical learning. Due to the nature of this course I woudl like to think that Theory would be a precendent but nothing can rival practical learning to gain experience on the matter" Alex answered honestly and confidently.

The dueler replied," We wanted to test you to the absolute extreme of your ablity, as such we had to pit you against an overwhelming foe. Yet, never once did we say you have to win did we?"

The examiner then said," Neither did we expect you to resort to using your fists in a test that required you to use magic to gage yourself. As well, for the other tests we kept them up till we felt that the student had managed to reach their limit, but we felt that you could still use magic on a equal level and that you had not been pressed to your limit. Yet, you were irrational in that you tried to use a Curse which would clearly cause great harm to the target greatly. So that is why we will not pass you on this test."

"Of course I didn't expect to win," sighed Hayai, still in great pain. "You obviously outmatched me, so I went with whatever I could-my extreme ability, as you would say. I thought that it was an acceptable move, but I accept my grade."

He shot another glance at the examiner. "I'm a physical fighter by nature-my parents only revealed their own and my own ability with magic. Not completely understanding the nature of magic yet, I resorted to improvisation. Is that looked down upon?"

"Your first test shall be in Curses and it starts now!

Name the curse which is used to torture?

Name the curse which is used to kill quickly?

After naming them use the curse on the targets in the middle of the room."

"Well, I believe the answers are Cruciatus for the torturing curse and Velox Nex for the killing curse," Vex said uneasily. Even though they were only words, these particular ones were not usually uttered lightly or commonly. The very mention of them had been known to give some wizards and members of the magical community Goosebumps up and down their arms.

"However," he began slightly on the nervous side. "I do not feel I can fulfill your last request - for more reasons than one. I have heard that to accomplish a spell like Cruciatus, you truly in your soul have to want to use it for no other reason than causing pain. You can't use it because you want to show off or pass a test; only for pain. Though in the possibility that I am wrong about that, I also cannot fulfill your request because I do not feel such spells should be used..."

"Magic is the keystone of my life and yet I am in the dark about so much of it's secrets. Magic needs to be understood to prevent misuse and disregard of the consequences, I would like to think this is why Magic needs to be fully understood. How to achieve this, I expect, would be a combination of both academic studies and practical learning. Due to the nature of this course I woudl like to think that Theory would be a precendent but nothing can rival practical learning to gain experience on the matter" Alex answered honestly and confidently.The test giver smiled and then replied," Your answer have been... interesting in that the answers you gave where both what I wanted and not want I was looking for. Yet, your answers were quite good and as such I will pass you with flying colors into the class."

The test giver smiled and then replied," Your answer have been... interesting in that the answers you gave where both what I wanted and not want I was looking for. Yet, your answers were quite good and as such I will pass you with flying colors into the class."

Alex looked surprised "Thanks very much" he said and turned to walk out of the room midway he stopped and looked over his shoulder "Uh..." he seemed shy and unsure of what he was about to say "... could I possibly apply for the Curses Class also?"

"Of course I didn't expect to win," sighed Hayai, still in great pain. "You obviously outmatched me, so I went with whatever I could-my extreme ability, as you would say. I thought that it was an acceptable move, but I accept my grade."

He shot another glance at the examiner. "I'm a physical fighter by nature-my parents only revealed their own and my own ability with magic. Not completely understanding the nature of magic yet, I resorted to improvisation. Is that looked down upon?"The examiner replied," Improvisation is acutally very good, but when you know you are in a controlled enviroment and use an overtly powerful and strong curse which is very dangerous and as such we feel you cannot be trusted to deal with the curses enountered in Curses class as a result of this as you have shown you do not use responsible judgement when using the curse Discerpo Artus on your foe, though you attempt to justify this we feel that such a display proves that you were not thinking of what might happen of his guard slipped and it hit him."

"Well, I believe the answers are Cruciatus for the torturing curse and Velox Nex for the killing curse," Vex said uneasily. Even though they were only words, these particular ones were not usually uttered lightly or commonly. The very mention of them had been known to give some wizards and members of the magical community Goosebumps up and down their arms.

"However," he began slightly on the nervous side. "I do not feel I can fulfill your last request - for more reasons than one. I have heard that to accomplish a spell like Cruciatus, you truly in your soul have to want to use it for no other reason than causing pain. You can't use it because you want to show off or pass a test; only for pain. Though in the possibility that I am wrong about that, I also cannot fulfill your request because I do not feel such spells should be used..."The examiner thought for a moment and then clapped and a bit. Then he said," Congrulations, you have passed the second test and proved your knowledge of curses, though to note what you are saying is wrong only in that you only have to know that you are using it and have to be willing to do it. As for the first test now use Flagello and Vulnus on the targets. Afterwards, a number of curses will be thrown at you and you will have to deflect them."

The examiner replied," Improvisation is acutally very good, but when you know you are in a controlled enviroment and use an overtly powerful and strong curse which is very dangerous and as such we feel you cannot be trusted to deal with the curses enountered in Curses class as a result of this as you have shown you do not use responsible judgement when using the curse Discerpo Artus on your foe, though you attempt to justify this we feel that such a display proves that you were not thinking of what might happen of his guard slipped and it hit him."

"Yeah, yeah, whatever. In that case, could I request Alchemy on my schedule instead of Curses? Perhaps I'll apply again next year..."

Hayai grunted painfully.

"Would anyone mind giving me some help here? I can hardly move....A healing would be nice."

Alex looked surprised "Thanks very much" he said and turned to walk out of the room midway he stopped and looked over his shoulder "Uh..." he seemed shy and unsure of what he was about to say "... could I possibly apply for the Curses Class also?""You may and to begin with block these curses which shall be thrown at you."

Punctum

Flagello

Suffoco

"Yeah, yeah, whatever. In that case, could I request Alchemy on my schedule instead of Curses? Perhaps I'll apply again next year..."

Hayai grunted painfully.

"Would anyone mind giving me some help here? I can hardly move....A healing would be nice."The examiner replied," If you cannot even use a simple Incidere Fade you do not desreve to be healed."

OOC: Always remember that this is a pratical test so who knows what might happen and I never dismissed him?:p

The examiner replied," If you cannot even use a simple Incidere Fade you do not desreve to be healed."

OOC: Always remember that this is a pratical test so who knows what might happen and I never dismissed him?:p

OCC: I was under the impression that he doesn't have his want on him, and all his limbs are locked. You gave the other guy some healing!

OCC: I was under the impression that he doesn't have his want on him, and all his limbs are locked. You gave the other guy some healing!OOC: What I am trying to do is to make your guy to his limited and by the way a shaking limb is all that he has and I want your guy to his limits to prove himself.

"You may and to begin with block these curses which shall be thrown at you."

Punctum

Flagello

Suffoco

Alex whipped out his wand and, after spinning it in his hand a couple of times, pointed it at the curses and shouted "Vomica Contego!, Vomica Preoccupo!" he did this for each curse that was fired.

The examiner replied," If you cannot even use a simple Incidere Fade you do not desreve to be healed."

OOC: Always remember that this is a pratical test so who knows what might happen and I never dismissed him?:p

"Hmf. Bastards...Well, I guess you're right, then." Luckily, Mom was kind enough to teach me a bit about healing magic before I left for school...

"Poena Dispel! Dispel Vomica! Incidere Fade!" The wounds, curses, and cuts on Hayai's body suddenly healed themselves. He stood up, brushing himself off before casting a last spell on himself. "Redintegro!" He suddenly felt much less tired, and gave the wall next to him an experimental punch.

"That's better," he said, slipping his hands back into his pockets.

"Hmf. Bastards...Well, I guess you're right, then." Luckily, Mom was kind enough to teach me a bit about healing magic before I left for school...

"Poena Dispel! Dispel Vomica! Incidere Fade!" The wounds, curses, and cuts on Hayai's body suddenly healed themselves. He stood up, brushing himself off before casting a last spell on himself. "Redintegro!" He suddenly felt much less tired, and gave the wall next to him an experimental punch.

"That's better," he said, slipping his hands back into his pockets.The examiner winked a bit and then said," Good job, you have passed the test and you can now take Curses."

The examiner winked a bit and then said," Good job, you have passed the test and you can now take Curses."

"Well, like I said, I'd like to have Alcha....wait, what?" Hayai looked suspiciously at the examiner. "What the hell are you talking about? I failed! You had better not be fooling around with me..."

"Well, like I said, I'd like to have Alcha....wait, what?" Hayai looked suspiciously at the examiner. "What the hell are you talking about? I failed! You had better not be fooling around with me..."The examiner said," You were able to overcome curses and spells put on you through yourself and you were responsible enough to respect us. As such in our eyes you have proven yourself."

Hayai couldn't believe what he was hearing. After all he had argued, all it took was some healing spells to pass the test. He wondered what other surprises lay at this school.

"Ah....Well, okay then!" Hayai gave a deep bow both to his inspector and his dueling partner. "I am honored to be accepted into the class, and promise to do my best in my studies!" With that, he walked out of the test chamber, waiting to view any other ongoing tests.

The examiner thought for a moment and then clapped and a bit. Then he said," Congrulations, you have passed the second test and proved your knowledge of curses, though to note what you are saying is wrong only in that you only have to know that you are using it and have to be willing to do it. As for the first test now use Flagello and Vulnus on the targets. Afterwards, a number of curses will be thrown at you and you will have to deflect them."

"Ah, I see... I guess I heard that from an unreliable source," Vex replied kindly.

Much better, he thought after having been allowed to do another set of spells rather than two of the most powerful and wicked ones. Turning from the instructor to indicated targets at the center of the room, he raised his wand from his pocket and focused on casting the required spells.

"Vulnus," Vex said in the monotone that the spell required to be performed properly while simultaneously performing the stabbing like motion with his wand. "Flagello!" he finished, using the proper inflection with an accent on the necessary syllable.

With the curses away, he immediately prepared to defend himself in case the professors didn't intend to give him much time. In a room of this size and with the task at hand, his self-created "Encontego" spell wouldn't be as wise to use as many others, so he began prepping some others on the tip of his tongue...

"Ah, I see... I guess I heard that from an unreliable source," Vex replied kindly.

Much better, he thought after having been allowed to do another set of spells rather than two of the most powerful and wicked ones. Turning from the instructor to indicated targets at the center of the room, he raised his wand from his pocket and focused on casting the required spells.

"Vulnus," Vex said in the monotone that the spell required to be performed properly while simultaneously performing the stabbing like motion with his wand. "Flagello!" he finished, using the proper inflection with an accent on the necessary syllable.

With the curses away, he immediately prepared to defend himself in case the professors didn't intend to give him much time. In a room of this size and with the task at hand, his self-created "Encontego" spell wouldn't be as wise to use as many others, so he began prepping some others on the tip of his tongue...Quickly a number of curses came ringing as the teachers needed to truly test him.

Caecus

Punctum

Imperium Somes

Vulnus

Quickly a number of curses came ringing as the teachers needed to truly test him.

Caecus

Punctum

Imperium Somes

Vulnus

They came in rapid-fire, and would take a delicate combination of defensive spells, timed and aimed properly to keep himself safe.

Caecus is relatively weak among curses, he thought as he saw the orange band of light shoot towards him. As most likely the weakest of curses he would face, it would have the best chance of successfully being repelled, and if lucky enough returned to the caster, by... "Ostendo sum Alica!"

Punctum... puncture... no chance for a shield there, his mind was processing the information and delivering its thoughts instantaneously - gut reactions played out logically in the subconscious of his brain. "Vomica Preoccupo!" he yelled, hopefully causing the penetrating curse to fly right by without any damage.

Imperium Somes! As a mind affecting spell, it was much harder to defend against with a simple blocking spell; so instead he resorted to blocking his mind to the best of his ability, negating its affects rather than preventing it from landing. Concentrating intensely to guard his mind, he said audibly, "Servo Mens..."

On the last of the set of curses flung at him, Vex decided to use one of the most common and solid defenses against curses, "Vomica Contego!"

There was no telling if it was over - not even if they said it was - so, though breathing heavily, Vex would remain on guard with wand at the ready.

They came in rapid-fire, and would take a delicate combination of defensive spells, timed and aimed properly to keep himself safe.

Caecus is relatively weak among curses, he thought as he saw the orange band of light shoot towards him. As most likely the weakest of curses he would face, it would have the best chance of successfully being repelled, and if lucky enough returned to the caster, by... "Ostendo sum Alica!"

Punctum... puncture... no chance for a shield there, his mind was processing the information and delivering its thoughts instantaneously - gut reactions played out logically in the subconscious of his brain. "Vomica Preoccupo!" he yelled, hopefully causing the penetrating curse to fly right by without any damage.

Imperium Somes! As a mind affecting spell, it was much harder to defend against with a simple blocking spell; so instead he resorted to blocking his mind to the best of his ability, negating its affects rather than preventing it from landing. Concentrating intensely to guard his mind, he said audibly, "Servo Mens..."

On the last of the set of curses flung at him, Vex decided to use one of the most common and solid defenses against curses, "Vomica Contego!"

There was no telling if it was over - not even if they said it was - so, though breathing heavily, Vex would remain on guard with wand at the ready.More came ringing at him.

Firmus Formidonis

Suffoco

Pungo

OOC@Scand: What about Alex's test?

Alex whipped out his wand and, after spinning it in his hand a couple of times, pointed it at the curses and shouted "Vomica Contego!, Vomica Preoccupo!" he did this for each curse that was fired."Good, now it is time for some pratical times."

A creatures was released against him. but it was a magical creature which whipped Cruciatus, Punctum, and Suffoco curses at him.

The examiner said," You have to kill or disable this creature to pass."

More came ringing at him.

Firmus Formidonis

Suffoco

Pungo

Not wishing to waste too much of his energy or spell repertoire on the first spell once he heard what it was, Vex actually let it hit him and prepared to quickly wipe away its affect. As the Firmus Formidonis hit him, perhaps to the surprise of the professors, very little happened. He didn't actually have any really bad memories. The worst the spell could conjure from his mind was a time when he was younger that he got lost in the farm's cornfield for some time. Unlike most who when they encountered their worst memory panicked and become frightened of its contents, Vex simply touched his wand to his cheek and quickly whispered both, "Dispel Vomica," to remove the curse and "Pacis Mens," to pacify his mind after the effects were gone.

However, the maneuver, while saving energy, took slightly longer than simply defensive spell and thus he was forced to act quickly as the next spell came flying at him. In the briefest of moments, though, he realized that only three spells had been launched this time - one less than before; it could just be random chance, but there was the possibility his use of a curse repelling spell had stopped one of his attackers. Whatever the case, he decided to try it again and aimed at the incoming choking curse. "Ostendo Sum Alica!"

Again, with the final spell on its way, Vex decided to create a shield to protect him from the stab. "Vomica Contego!" He had previously decided not to use his self-created Encontego spell except as a last resort due to the nature of its use.

Not wishing to waste too much of his energy or spell repertoire on the first spell once he heard what it was, Vex actually let it hit him and prepared to quickly wipe away its affect. As the Firmus Formidonis hit him, perhaps to the surprise of the professors, very little happened. He didn't actually have any really bad memories. The worst the spell could conjure from his mind was a time when he was younger that he got lost in the farm's cornfield for some time. Unlike most who when they encountered their worst memory panicked and become frightened of its contents, Vex simply touched his wand to his cheek and quickly whispered both, "Dispel Vomica," to remove the curse and "Pacis Mens," to pacify his mind after the effects were gone.

However, the maneuver, while saving energy, took slightly longer than simply defensive spell and thus he was forced to act quickly as the next spell came flying at him. In the briefest of moments, though, he realized that only three spells had been launched this time - one less than before; it could just be random chance, but there was the possibility his use of a curse repelling spell had stopped one of his attackers. Whatever the case, he decided to try it again and aimed at the incoming choking curse. "Ostendo Sum Alica!"

Again, with the final spell on its way, Vex decided to create a shield to protect him from the stab. "Vomica Contego!" He had previously decided not to use his self-created Encontego spell except as a last resort due to the nature of its use.The examiner then said," Halt, you have proven yourself able to use and protect yourself against Curses. As such I now approve you to be able to take the Curses class. As for the other tests that you wish to take you may take them whenever you wish."

The examiner then said," Halt, you have proven yourself able to use and protect yourself against Curses. As such I now approve you to be able to take the Curses class. As for the other tests that you wish to take you may take them whenever you wish."

With a sigh of relief and a slight pant for oxygen, Vex relaxed, though only slightly. Not until he left the dungeon would he be prepared to let down his guard. "Thank you, sir," Vex said politely. "If you'll permit me five minutes to catch my breath and recover, I would be willing to take them now," he added - he was already down here and in the zone for testing, so he figured 'why not?'

Relaxing his grip on his wand, he touched the tip to his chest and whispered, "Redintegro," in order to regain some of his energy. Nevertheless, he would sleep well tonight after that performance.

After a few minutes had passed, he stood up and returned to the professor, "Sir, I am ready..."

"Good, now it is time for some pratical times."

A creatures was released against him. but it was a magical creature which whipped Cruciatus, Punctum, and Suffoco curses at him.

The examiner said," You have to kill or disable this creature to pass."

Alex stared unconcerned at the beast but internally he was focusing hard. He raised his wand and shouted "Vomica Contego!" the barrier should give him some time to think of a plan, he barrel-rolled out along the ground to avoid some curses before pointing his wand at the ground "Magnus Tutela!" he called and watched as a thick cloud of smoke began to flow from his wand tip, hiding him from the view of the creature. It stopped firing curses so it could find him though the thick smoke in the area. In the distance, at 90 degrees to the beast, a shout went out "Infligo Sicco!" and a blast hit the creature's flank before it even knew what had happened. The beast slumped to the ground and Alex turned to the examiner and twirled his wand in salute and the smoke began to clear slightly.

~ In wonder, Elario had decided that maybe he should at least try for one of the "Worthy" classes. Having been told where to go, he made his way as quickly as possible, thinking of trying his magical mettle for Curses.

He found one of the instructors and quickly made himself known.

" My name is Elario Arcano: I'm somewhat new here, but I'd like to try the placement for the Curses class, but I'm not sure if I will actually take the class if I succeed ..."~

ooc- sorry i wasn't here yesteday and most of today.

Dante ran in,
"I'm here for the curses test."

With a sigh of relief and a slight pant for oxygen, Vex relaxed, though only slightly. Not until he left the dungeon would he be prepared to let down his guard. "Thank you, sir," Vex said politely. "If you'll permit me five minutes to catch my breath and recover, I would be willing to take them now," he added - he was already down here and in the zone for testing, so he figured 'why not?'

Relaxing his grip on his wand, he touched the tip to his chest and whispered, "Redintegro," in order to regain some of his energy. Nevertheless, he would sleep well tonight after that performance.

After a few minutes had passed, he stood up and returned to the professor, "Sir, I am ready..."The examiner simply asked," Which test would you prefer to take first?"

Alex stared unconcerned at the beast but internally he was focusing hard. He raised his wand and shouted "Vomica Contego!" the barrier should give him some time to think of a plan, he barrel-rolled out along the ground to avoid some curses before pointing his wand at the ground "Magnus Tutela!" he called and watched as a thick cloud of smoke began to flow from his wand tip, hiding him from the view of the creature. It stopped firing curses so it could find him though the thick smoke in the area. In the distance, at 90 degrees to the beast, a shout went out "Infligo Sicco!" and a blast hit the creature's flank before it even knew what had happened. The beast slumped to the ground and Alex turned to the examiner and twirled his wand in salute and the smoke began to clear slightly.The instructor then said," Good, now here is the question part of this.

The first question is, What power drives the curses you use?"

~ In wonder, Elario had decided that maybe he should at least try for one of the "Worthy" classes. Having been told where to go, he made his way as quickly as possible, thinking of trying his magical mettle for Curses.

He found one of the instructors and quickly made himself known.

" My name is Elario Arcano: I'm somewhat new here, but I'd like to try the placement for the Curses class, but I'm not sure if I will actually take the class if I succeed ..."~The examiner replied," Unless you are absolutely certain you want to take this test do not as it is extremly tiring and is diffuclt for all, but the most powerful students here."

The examiner simply asked," Which test would you prefer to take first?"

"Oh, either is fine," Vex said, not really caring as he knew not what to expect from either. "I guess we can start with 'World Beyond Studies'," he added.

ooc- sorry i wasn't here yesteday and most of today.

Dante ran in,
"I'm here for the curses test."The examiner answered," Are you ready to start the test?"

The instructor then said," Good, now here is the question part of this.

The first question is, What power drives the curses you use?"

Alex was still panting with the effort of defeating the beast but did his best to answer, "My curses are driven by the desire not to hurt anyone unless neccessary. I try not to cause long term pain or injury to any of my opponents and would prefer not to use offensive charms of any sort" Alex swallowed with difficulty, the beast had been tougher than he thought. The Smoke spell was a special killer, a new move perfected by his mother "thanks mom..." he said quietly to himself.

The examiner replied," Unless you are absolutely certain you want to take this test do not as it is extremly tiring and is diffuclt for all, but the most powerful students here."

Elario nodded with a small grin to the examiner. He spoke with confidence: not cockiness, but pure determination,

" I wish to test and see if I rank among those 'powerful students'. My resolve is behind my words, I assure you. I'm ready and willing to place in this exam and take the course."~

The examiner asked," How does one know of the existence of the world beyond?

"Amoung the earliest major theries on the existence of world beyond that is still in common usage today comes from the acounts in the holy books of the abrahamic religions such as the resurrection of Christ. However more convincing are the accounts of people who 'suffer' near death experences and the memories of past lives. But perhaps most convincing are the applications of magic on the souls of the departed." Serros hoped that the explanations he had given would suffice and greatly wished both that he had his book of philosophy to give him answers and that he had rum to cool his nerves but the teachers wold not take kindly to eather.

The examiner answered," Are you ready to start the test?"

"Well", Dante said, "got my wand, myself, and my brain. So I'm as ready as I'm gonna be."

"Oh, either is fine," Vex said, not really caring as he knew not what to expect from either. "I guess we can start with 'World Beyond Studies'," he added."Alright, if we die suddenly in a sad state is it possible for us to leave a presence in this world?"

Alex was still panting with the effort of defeating the beast but did his best to answer, "My curses are driven by the desire not to hurt anyone unless neccessary. I try not to cause long term pain or injury to any of my opponents and would prefer not to use offensive charms of any sort" Alex swallowed with difficulty, the beast had been tougher than he thought. The Smoke spell was a special killer, a new move perfected by his mother "thanks mom..." he said quietly to himself."Second question, are curses the most powerful type of spells overall?"

Elario nodded with a small grin to the examiner. He spoke with confidence: not cockiness, but pure determination,

" I wish to test and see if I rank among those 'powerful students'. My resolve is behind my words, I assure you. I'm ready and willing to place in this exam and take the course."~"The test begins."

When it began three duelers came out of the darkness and all through different spells.

Caecus

Punctum

Imperium Somes

"Well", Dante said, "got my wand, myself, and my brain. So I'm as ready as I'm gonna be."Three targets emerged, which all fire spells and reacted to spells cast at them.

Each one cast a Vulnus at Dante.

"Alright, if we die suddenly in a sad state is it possible for us to leave a presence in this world?"

Though he had a gut reaction to say yes, Vex held his tongue momentarily and considered the question before proceeding. "Well, if by presence you mean some conscious part of the self, then I would say yes it is possible."

"I have heard it is possible to hide your soul, or at least a part of it, in a magical object that would remain after death," Vex pointed out before continuing. "However, more regularly I would assume that presence is in the form of either a ghost or a magical picture or painting. Though I believe that to remain as a ghost one must make the conscious decision, so that would have to be done before the sudden death. Pictures and paintings too... err... actually I guess all of the options would have had to be done prior to the moment of sudden death most likely."

Three targets emerged, which all fire spells and reacted to spells cast at them.

Each one cast a Vulnus at Dante.

Dante thought,
"Remember boot camp."

He then ducked and rolled and then cast a, Contego spell.

"Amoung the earliest major theries on the existence of world beyond that is still in common usage today comes from the acounts in the holy books of the abrahamic religions such as the resurrection of Christ. However more convincing are the accounts of people who 'suffer' near death experences and the memories of past lives. But perhaps most convincing are the applications of magic on the souls of the departed." Serros hoped that the explanations he had given would suffice and greatly wished both that he had his book of philosophy to give him answers and that he had rum to cool his nerves but the teachers wold not take kindly to eather."Alright then, Are there ways, that are known to exist, that one might be able to ressit death, even if ones body is destroyed?"

Though he had a gut reaction to say yes, Vex held his tongue momentarily and considered the question before proceeding. "Well, if by presence you mean some conscious part of the self, then I would say yes it is possible."

"I have heard it is possible to hide your soul, or at least a part of it, in a magical object that would remain after death," Vex pointed out before continuing. "However, more regularly I would assume that presence is in the form of either a ghost or a magical picture or painting. Though I believe that to remain as a ghost one must make the conscious decision, so that would have to be done before the sudden death. Pictures and paintings too... err... actually I guess all of the options would have had to be done prior to the moment of sudden death most likely.""You are both right and wrong, but in order to understand more you will have to take the class, so for your last question, Why do so many fear death?"

Dante thought,
"Remember boot camp."

He then ducked and rolled and then cast a, Contego spell.Each of the targets then diversifed and past a wide array of spells.

Punctum

Pungo

Firmus Formidonis

Each of the targets then diversifed and past a wide array of spells.

Punctum

Pungo

Firmus Formidonis

"Well then, I'm gonna have to diversify a bit", Dante thought.

He said this, Ostendo sum Alica.
ooc- can I do two spells in one post?

"Alright then, Are there ways, that are known to exist, that one might be able to ressit death, even if ones body is destroyed?"

"If one's body is destroyed that it is certenly not possible to ressit biological death, however one's soul may remain on this plane of existence if they harbor feelings of resentment, regret, or guilt."

"Well then, I'm gonna have to diversify a bit", Dante thought.

He said this, Ostendo sum Alica.
ooc- can I do two spells in one post?OOC: Yeap, as long as they are considered at seperate times for each one.

IC: The targets then eached used the Pungo curse again.

"If one's body is destroyed that it is certenly not possible to ressit biological death, however one's soul may remain on this plane of existence if they harbor feelings of resentment, regret, or guilt."Just nodding the examiner then replied," Are you certain in your answer that one cannot resist biological death?"

Just nodding the examiner then replied," Are you certain in your answer that one cannot resist biological death?"

"Yes because biological death refers to the body ceasing to function there for if the body no longer exists than it can not function. I am assuming we are refering to the complete distruction of the body, am I correct in this assumption?"

OOC: won't be replying till the morning in EST.

OOC: Yeap, as long as they are considered at seperate times for each one.

IC: The targets then eached used the Pungo curse again.

Dante used the Dispel Vomica spell and then the Vereor spell.

"Yes because biological death refers to the body ceasing to function there for if the body no longer exists than it can not function. I am assuming we are refering to the complete distruction of the body, am I correct in this assumption?"

OOC: won't be replying till the morning in EST."Your assumption is wrong as there are unnatural ways to avoid death, but to discuss these is forbidden. Yet, you are accepted into the course."

Dante used the Dispel Vomica spell and then the Vereor spell.The targets, just being dummies, were not affected by the spells and kept flinging the same spell at him.

The targets, just being dummies, were not affected by the spells and kept flinging the same spell at him.

ooc thought they were people

Dante used Veneficus Obex and then Incendia Conicio.

ooc thought they were people

Dante used Veneficus Obex and then Incendia Conicio.With that two of the targets were done and then the examiner halted the test and said," You have failed to show us any of your ability to use Curses and as such we cannot properly asses you, so thus you have failed to exhibit the skills needed to take the Curses class."

With that two of the targets were done and then the examiner halted the test and said," You have failed to show us any of your ability to use Curses and as such we cannot properly asses you, so thus you have failed to exhibit the skills needed to take the Curses class."

ooc- huh?

ooc- huh?OOC: The test was designed for people to use Curses, and you have failed to do so.

OOC: The test was designed for people to use Curses, and you have failed to do so.

ooc- oohhhhhh. . . tsssssss

ooc- oohhhhhh. . . tsssssssOOC: I never said you could not retest.:p

OOC: I never said you could not retest.:p

ooc- well, i didn't know that I was actually suppossed to use the curses

The examiner said," Alright, to give you a more diffucult test you shall have to fight a flying serpant, that can only be killed by serpants, in order to pass this test."

With that a eighteen foot flying serpant emerged from the ground and began flying around. Noticing Dante it spit some sort of magic at him.

The examiner said," Alright, to give you a more diffucult test you shall have to fight a flying serpant, that can only be killed by serpants, in order to pass this test."

With that a eighteen foot flying serpant emerged from the ground and began flying around. Noticing Dante it spit some sort of magic at him.

Dante thought to himself, "There is no second chances in war."

He then cast an Ostendo sum Alica spell and then a Caecus curse.

Dante thought to himself, "There is no second chances in war."

He then cast an Ostendo sum Alica spell and then a Caecus curse.The creature being blinded simply used its heat vision and continued its attack upon Dante.

The creature being blinded simply used its heat vision and continued its attack upon Dante.

Dante cast an Imperium Somes spell.

Dante cast an Imperium Somes spell.The creature being of to small of a mind could not be controlled by such an inexpeirnced wizard and as such it violently fought the curse as it resisted the spell, but could not keep control overs its own body.

The creature being of to small of a mind could not be controlled by such an inexpeirnced wizard and as such it violently fought the curse as it resisted the spell, but could not keep control overs its own body.

Dante, seeing the serpent jumping aroynd, began thinking to the serpent. He told the serpent that its own tail was attacking it. At the same time, however, Dante cast a Cruciatus spell on it.

Dante, seeing the serpent jumping aroynd, began thinking to the serpent. He told the serpent that its own tail was attacking it. At the same time, however, Dante cast a Cruciatus spell on it.The serpant still being a creature just shoke in the air and then began to writhe in pain.

The serpant still being a creature just shoke in the air and then began to writhe in pain.

ooc- there's a specific curse you're trying to make me find. . .I just have to find it

ooc- there's a specific curse you're trying to make me find. . .I just have to find itOOC: You have to kill the damn serpant.:p

OOC: You have to kill the damn serpant.:p

ooc- i thought u said it can only be killed with another serpent

ooc- i thought u said it can only be killed with another serpentOOC: Typo, I meant curses, sorry lol.

ooc- this is because of that typo
Dante pointed his wand at the serpent and said,
"Intereo Sensim"

ooc- this is because of that typo
Dante pointed his wand at the serpent and said,
"Intereo Sensim"The serpent fell to the ground and it slowly died, till a minute later it died.

The examiner then said," Good work, now as for the question test.

Why did you you have to kill the creature with a curse?"

The serpent fell to the ground and it slowly died, till a minute later it died.

The examiner then said," Good work, now as for the question test.

Why did you you have to kill the creature with a curse?"

"Well,", Dante said, "a simple offensive spell is too weak to cause any real harm to such a large beast. It would have taken a more powerful spell to actually kill it."

"Well,", Dante said, "a simple offensive spell is too weak to cause any real harm to such a large beast. It would have taken a more powerful spell to actually kill it.""Your gave an apporiate answer and you may take Curses."

"You are both right and wrong, but in order to understand more you will have to take the class, so for your last question, Why do so many fear death?"

Vex had known his answer wasn't that great - a little bull and a little incomplete - but apparently it had done enough to get him another question.

"Well," he began slowly, "Generally I would say that people fear death because it is the unknown. Like darkness or the vast oceans, people don't know what lurks beyond and whether they are in danger or not because those who have crossed into death very rarely are able to share it with those on this side. People wonder if there is even anything beyond or just an eternal void... However, if one believes that there is nothing beyond, then one might simply fear it for the loss of everything they have and can do - the loss of free will and consciousness."

If I were to torture you to death right here and now with the with the Cruciatus curse, is there an increased likehood for you to come back as a ghost? If these is, why is that so?"

I believe that yes, there would be an increased likehood of coming back as a ghost because, you still have to choose consciously whether to come back but you must have motivation/revenge or a good reason. Basically, if you were sad, tortured, angry, your whole life, you might not get to have the choice.

Ryan waited tersely for his examiner's response, starting to break out in sweat.

"Second question, are curses the most powerful type of spells overall?"

Alex thought hard for a moment, his Mother often duelled people who relied on curses but she usually won through and that provoked his answer "It depends on the user and his abilities regarding curses. In theory, curses are the most destructive of charms with regards to physical damage but a highly skilled magician could turn the tables with the right timing and a certain bit of luck"

"The test begins."

When it began three duelers came out of the darkness and all through different spells.

Caecus

Punctum

Imperium Somes

~ His wand at the ready, Elario quickly searched his mind for what the curses were, what they could do to him, and the best defense to stop them. In all fairness, he was actually taken by surprise that he was actually being fired at for his test, but then again, what better way to learn of something than to experience it?

He knew that they were all dangerous: to be blind would make him vulnerable to the other two curses, to be magically stabbed wouldn't be to any avail either, and if he lost control of his body, he would surely fail the exam.

Bracing himself, he let his innate arcane power flow into his wand, and then,

" Vomica Contego!"

The firs curse hit the barrier and dissolved the shield, but it too went away. Next, the violently violet beam ...

" Vomica Preoccupo!"

A green beam shot from his wand, intercepting the Punctum curse and throwing it wildly out of the way until it struck a wall and vanished.

Unfortunately, he knew he didn't have enough time to either shield or dispel the next curse (saying the words would take too long), so he tried a different tactic. Pointing his wand at himself, he called out,

" Velox Pes!"

Elario could feel his body quicken from the sudden surge of adrenaline, and, using this to his advantage, leapt to his left, hitting the stone floor hard. A fraction of a second after he had jumped, the curse struck the wall behind him, dissipating it.~

Vex had known his answer wasn't that great - a little bull and a little incomplete - but apparently it had done enough to get him another question.

"Well," he began slowly, "Generally I would say that people fear death because it is the unknown. Like darkness or the vast oceans, people don't know what lurks beyond and whether they are in danger or not because those who have crossed into death very rarely are able to share it with those on this side. People wonder if there is even anything beyond or just an eternal void... However, if one believes that there is nothing beyond, then one might simply fear it for the loss of everything they have and can do - the loss of free will and consciousness."The examiner looked at the student and then asked another question," If death is truly a fear is it possible that this what drives people to such extents to avoid, at the same time it can drive people to kill?'

If I were to torture you to death right here and now with the with the Cruciatus curse, is there an increased likehood for you to come back as a ghost? If these is, why is that so?"

I believe that yes, there would be an increased likehood of coming back as a ghost because, you still have to choose consciously whether to come back but you must have motivation/revenge or a good reason. Basically, if you were sad, tortured, angry, your whole life, you might not get to have the choice.

Ryan waited tersely for his examiner's response, starting to break out in sweat.The examiner asked another question, and did not comment on the last question," What are your own views on death? As for what they are based on please explain?"

Alex thought hard for a moment, his Mother often duelled people who relied on curses but she usually won through and that provoked his answer "It depends on the user and his abilities regarding curses. In theory, curses are the most destructive of charms with regards to physical damage but a highly skilled magician could turn the tables with the right timing and a certain bit of luck"The examiner asked another question," You have said that curses can be turned by a highly skilled magic user, yet I wish to know are there curses which cannot be dispelled by a simple shield spell?"

The examiner looked at the student and then asked another question," If death is truly a fear is it possible that this what drives people to such extents to avoid, at the same time it can drive people to kill?'

"I'd say that on the opposite end of the spectrum, it could be true," Vex replied. "If it is the loss of their power - that being their consciousness, will, ability, freedom, etc. - that people fear from death, killing could be seen, even subconsciously, as the ultimate expression of that power."

"To kill someone would be to show that more than simply having control over one's own self, one has control over someone else’s..."

"Fear of death shows one's mortality, but the ability to manipulate life and death - namely killing someone - shows one's control of divine power."

~ His wand at the ready, Elario quickly searched his mind for what the curses were, what they could do to him, and the best defense to stop them. In all fairness, he was actually taken by surprise that he was actually being fired at for his test, but then again, what better way to learn of something than to experience it?

He knew that they were all dangerous: to be blind would make him vulnerable to the other two curses, to be magically stabbed wouldn't be to any avail either, and if he lost control of his body, he would surely fail the exam.

Bracing himself, he let his innate arcane power flow into his wand, and then,

" Vomica Contego!"

The firs curse hit the barrier and dissolved the shield, but it too went away. Next, the violently violet beam ...

" Vomica Preoccupo!"

A green beam shot from his wand, intercepting the Punctum curse and throwing it wildly out of the way until it struck a wall and vanished.

Unfortunately, he knew he didn't have enough time to either shield or dispel the next curse (saying the words would take too long), so he tried a different tactic. Pointing his wand at himself, he called out,

" Velox Pes!"

Elario could feel his body quicken from the sudden surge of adrenaline, and, using this to his advantage, leapt to his left, hitting the stone floor hard. A fraction of a second after he had jumped, the curse struck the wall behind him, dissipating it.~OOC: Remember to use curses in this test.;)

IC: One of the duelers then hurled a Pungo curse at Elarior.

Another then threw a Flagello curse at Elario.

"I'd say that on the opposite end of the spectrum, it could be true," Vex replied. "If it is the loss of their power - that being their consciousness, will, ability, freedom, etc. - that people fear from death, killing could be seen, even subconsciously, as the ultimate expression of that power."

"To kill someone would be to show that more than simply having control over one's own self, one has control over someone else’s..."

"Fear of death shows one's mortality, but the ability to manipulate life and death - namely killing someone - shows one's control of divine power."The examiner responded," Your answers suffice and you may take World Beyond Studies class."

The examiner responded," Your answers suffice and you may take World Beyond Studies class."

"Oh, nice!" Vex said happily despite thinking his answers had been lacking in some clarity and definition. "So, I suppose that leaves only the last test for entry into Unknown Magics...? If it possible, I figure I might as well take it now and get all three finished with," he added calmly.

The examiner asked another question," You have said that curses can be turned by a highly skilled magic user, yet I wish to know are there curses which cannot be dispelled by a simple shield spell?"

Alex thought hard for moment, racking his brains for the answer "I would think Clausus Alica would be outmatched I would think as it is primarily for countering spells and I think a user of Contego would be outclassed in a fight as well"

"Oh, nice!" Vex said happily despite thinking his answers had been lacking in some clarity and definition. "So, I suppose that leaves only the last test for entry into Unknown Magics...? If it possible, I figure I might as well take it now and get all three finished with," he added calmly."The nest test shall begin now then.

What makes pure bloods stronger, at birth, then people of mixed descent and people of non-magic parentage?"

Alex thought hard for moment, racking his brains for the answer "I would think Clausus Alica would be outmatched I would think as it is primarily for countering spells and I think a user of Contego would be outclassed in a fight as well""Good, now why do curse users bear such a dark reputation?"

"Good, now why do curse users bear such a dark reputation?"

Alex answered quickly "Because the majority of curses have a devastating impact upon the opponent during a fight usually resulting in extreme pain or death. The most common ones are especially true of this. That is why someone who often uses curses is looked upon pretty poorly" he finished and took a breath, he was fully recovered from his fight with the beast and prepared for whatever came at him next.

Alex answered quickly "Because the majority of curses have a devastating impact upon the opponent during a fight usually resulting in extreme pain or death. The most common ones are especially true of this. That is why someone who often uses curses is looked upon pretty poorly" he finished and took a breath, he was fully recovered from his fight with the beast and prepared for whatever came at him next.The examiner then said," Well, good job you have managed to pass the test and you make Curses class."

The examiner then said," Well, good job you have managed to pass the test and you make Curses class."

"Right" Alex said, slightly surprised the test was over "Thanks very much" he walked towards the door, keeping his wand out and his sense alert just in case. He forced the feeling of relief and elation down until he reached the door, he knew he could allow a slip up now.

Having recovered from the wound incurred in the first round of testing, and immensely pleased with his performance earlier, Tiberius re-entered the dungeons, saying, "I am ready for the next part of the test."

Having recovered from the wound incurred in the first round of testing, and immensely pleased with his performance earlier, Tiberius re-entered the dungeons, saying, "I am ready for the next part of the test."The examiner asked," Does your pure blood give you the ability to be willing to kill if need be?"

"If the purpose warranted the act, I would have little hesitation to do so," Tiberius replied.

OOC: Remember to use curses in this test.;)

IC: One of the duelers then hurled a Pungo curse at Elarior.

Another then threw a Flagello curse at Elario.

OOC: Use them against the duelers? If not, I'll edit here.
IC:

~ No sooner had Elario scrambled to his feet that the next attacks were directed at him. Deciding that the only way to stop the curses was to strike back, he took advantage of the Velox Pes charm he had used, and began his next defensive measure.

" Vomica Contego!"

The stabbing curse was dispelled as it struck the shield, while Elario thought of a little trick of how he could strike back and defend himself at the same time: a little spell his father had taught him.

Aiming his wand carefully at the attacking beam of light, he bellowed out,

" Ostendo sum Alica!"

A burning, white light struck the orange one cast by Elario's assailant, sending it flying back at him. Meanwhile, not wanting to simply fight a defensive battle, Elario continued to strike back, pointing his wand with a steel hand at the dueler who had cast Pungo at him.

" Caecus!" Elario knew that if a target couldn't see, he couldn't very well direct attacks at him, and it was his best bet, for he had no intention of truly harming someone.~

"The nest test shall begin now then.

What makes pure bloods stronger, at birth, then people of mixed descent and people of non-magic parentage?"

"Foregoing any discussion about people's different opinions on that..." he began with a slight smile as he thought of his answer and how to best explain it.

"I guess I'd call it reverse evolution," he stated rather slowly as the last of his idea came to him. "When the first people who were able to use magic were discovered, they were very adept in it and quite powerful. Assuming that most magical users can trace their bloodlines back to these select people, it would seem that with interbreeding between non-magical people and magical people, the genetic line of magical users was somewhat muddled and thus the ability to utilize magic was lessened. However, those that maintain pure bloodlines from the beginning never suffered the infusion of non-magical genetic data into their line and thus have a stronger connection to the beginnings..."

"Your gave an apporiate answer and you may take Curses."

Dante gave a Napoleon Dynamite, "Yesssss" and then moonwalked out of the testing room.

OOC: Use them against the duelers? If not, I'll edit here.
IC:

~ No sooner had Elario scrambled to his feet that the next attacks were directed at him. Deciding that the only way to stop the curses was to strike back, he took advantage of the Velox Pes charm he had used, and began his next defensive measure.

" Vomica Contego!"

The stabbing curse was dispelled as it struck the shield, while Elario thought of a little trick of how he could strike back and defend himself at the same time: a little spell his father had taught him.

Aiming his wand carefully at the attacking beam of light, he bellowed out,

" Ostendo sum Alica!"

A burning, white light struck the orange one cast by Elario's assailant, sending it flying back at him. Meanwhile, not wanting to simply fight a defensive battle, Elario continued to strike back, pointing his wand with a steel hand at the dueler who had cast Pungo at him.

" Caecus!" Elario knew that if a target couldn't see, he couldn't very well direct attacks at him, and it was his best bet, for he had no intention of truly harming someone.~The dueler blocked it, but he withdraw after blocking it,

Another duelist then threw a Firmus Formidonis and the other one threw a Flagello curse at him.

"Foregoing any discussion about people's different opinions on that..." he began with a slight smile as he thought of his answer and how to best explain it.

"I guess I'd call it reverse evolution," he stated rather slowly as the last of his idea came to him. "When the first people who were able to use magic were discovered, they were very adept in it and quite powerful. Assuming that most magical users can trace their bloodlines back to these select people, it would seem that with interbreeding between non-magical people and magical people, the genetic line of magical users was somewhat muddled and thus the ability to utilize magic was lessened. However, those that maintain pure bloodlines from the beginning never suffered the infusion of non-magical genetic data into their line and thus have a stronger connection to the beginnings..."The examiner replied," Intellegient answer, here is the last one for the day for you, how does one go about first learning of unknown magic? Ad well, if one was to newly discover their connection to magic how do they access it without a wand or prior training?"

The dueler blocked it, but he withdraw after blocking it,

Another duelist then threw a Firmus Formidonis and the other one threw a Flagello curse at him.

~ Damnit, these guys don't quit!

Using another Curse Shield to repel the Flagello attack, Elario suddenly realized that his reaction times were slowing down: his Velox Pes charm was wearing off, leaving him feel slightly drained.

The shock of his advantage wearing off made him distracted: unware of his surroundings. When he took notice of this, all he could do was raise his wand in a desperate attempt to defend himself.

" Vomica Preoc-!"

Too late. He was struck, leaving him sprawled on the floor after a nasty collision with the stone wall.

Immediately, the memories that he had tried to repress for years came flooding back. The bombs ... the mushroom clouds ... the people. That one soldier, praying for death, praying for help ...

He was back in Cítta diCielo, the old capital of Nueve Italia. Hell, the old homeland of Nueve Italia. He was young ... very young.

The soldier was clutching his side, crimson staining his uniform as he lay beside the bombed-out building. The sky was nearly red, the planes wouldn't stop buzzing by, gunfire was everywhere, people screaming, people dying ...

Then there he was: The Bandurian soldier. The boot came down on the dying Nitalian's chest. Two cracks, smoke trailing from the barrel. A psychotic smile, a smile directed at him. He ran ...

" No, no, no, no, NO!"

Elario writhed on the floor, fighting for control of his body. Throughout his horror, he forced his wand towards his temple, meekly getting out the words,

" Pacis Mens ..."

Just like that, the memory went away. Standing as quick as he could, his face was red with rage, and yet, one deep breath and he was able to bring himself under control again.

It's only a test: Relax, and you'll pass ...

Raising his wand, he fired off two curses at the remaining attackers. They were using highly powerful curses that could injure him severely, so Elario decided to return in kind.

" Vulnus!"

He aimed slightly over, to where the other beam had come from.

" Vulnus!"

Still, even now, he did not seek to truly injure his examiners, but he also did not want to be hit again: this had to be ended now.~

What are your own views on death? As for what they are based on please explain?"


"Death is painless. It can be a great relief. When you enter it, Death encirlces you, gets rid of your pain, and makes you cold. Then, you enter into the afterlife, if there is such a thing. Death can be a friend, he can be a foe. But, either way, you meet him eventually and he will welcome you. I've heard many great wizards and witches express that, and I believe it is true."

Ryan stood, half wanting to leave before what he was sure he'd get-a failing. But he decided to stay put just in case.

~ Damnit, these guys don't quit!

Using another Curse Shield to repel the Flagello attack, Elario suddenly realized that his reaction times were slowing down: his Velox Pes charm was wearing off, leaving him feel slightly drained.

The shock of his advantage wearing off made him distracted: unware of his surroundings. When he took notice of this, all he could do was raise his wand in a desperate attempt to defend himself.

" Vomica Preoc-!"

Too late. He was struck, leaving him sprawled on the floor after a nasty collision with the stone wall.

Immediately, the memories that he had tried to repress for years came flooding back. The bombs ... the mushroom clouds ... the people. That one soldier, praying for death, praying for help ...

He was back in Cítta diCielo, the old capital of Nueve Italia. Hell, the old homeland of Nueve Italia. He was young ... very young.

The soldier was clutching his side, crimson staining his uniform as he lay beside the bombed-out building. The sky was nearly red, the planes wouldn't stop buzzing by, gunfire was everywhere, people screaming, people dying ...

Then there he was: The Bandurian soldier. The boot came down on the dying Nitalian's chest. Two cracks, smoke trailing from the barrel. A psychotic smile, a smile directed at him. He ran ...

" No, no, no, no, NO!"

Elario writhed on the floor, fighting for control of his body. Throughout his horror, he forced his wand towards his temple, meekly getting out the words,

" Pacis Mens ..."

Just like that, the memory went away. Standing as quick as he could, his face was red with rage, and yet, one deep breath and he was able to bring himself under control again.

It's only a test: Relax, and you'll pass ...

Raising his wand, he fired off two curses at the remaining attackers. They were using highly powerful curses that could injure him severely, so Elario decided to return in kind.

" Vulnus!"

He aimed slightly over, to where the other beam had come from.

" Vulnus!"

Still, even now, he did not seek to truly injure his examiners, but he also did not want to be hit again: this had to be ended now.~The examiner replied," Good job you have the passed Curses pratical testss."

With that the two remaining duelers stopped and went back into the dark.

Then the examiner continued," Now for the questions test, first one, When would you use curses."

What are your own views on death? As for what they are based on please explain?"


"Death is painless. It can be a great relief. When you enter it, Death encirlces you, gets rid of your pain, and makes you cold. Then, you enter into the afterlife, if there is such a thing. Death can be a friend, he can be a foe. But, either way, you meet him eventually and he will welcome you. I've heard many great wizards and witches express that, and I believe it is true."

Ryan stood, half wanting to leave before what he was sure he'd get-a failing. But he decided to stay put just in case.The examiner shacked his head and then asked," If death approached you quickly what would you do?"

The examiner shacked his head and then asked," If death approached you quickly what would you do?"

"Is that," said Ryan. "as Death being a person, or I was simply close to dying?"

"If the purpose warranted the act, I would have little hesitation to do so," Tiberius replied."If you were afflicted with the controlling curse, how would YOU fight it?"

"Is that," said Ryan. "as Death being a person, or I was simply close to dying?""Death being you simply being close to death."

OOC: Scandinvans, I made a reply, in case you missed it...

"Death being you simply being close to death."


"Well, I'd try to live of course, but that's only because i still have things to accomplish in this world. Just fight it. But, if I couldn't escape, I'd probably just give up and welcome the next great adventure-death." (OOC: What Dumbledore says-adventure thing).

Ryan stood there. This had gone on a very very long time, but, he'd stay. He wanted to study that class so hard it felt like a burning hole in his heart.

"Well, I'd try to live of course, but that's only because i still have things to accomplish in this world. Just fight it. But, if I couldn't escape, I'd probably just give up and welcome the next great adventure-death." (OOC: What Dumbledore says-adventure thing).

Ryan stood there. This had gone on a very very long time, but, he'd stay. He wanted to study that class so hard it felt like a burning hole in his heart.The examiner closed his examin book and then said," Good job, you have passed the test for getting Beyond World Studies.":p

"If you were afflicted with the controlling curse, how would YOU fight it?"

OOC: Scandinvans, I made a reply, in case you missed it...OOC: Here you, do not worry I did not forget you.;)

The examiner closed his examin book and then said," Good job, you have passed the test for getting Beyond World Studies."

"YESS!!!" yelled Ryan at the top of his lungs. "YAY!!!!" Then, in a quiet tone, he asked the examiner: "Is it too late to try out for Curses?"

OOC: Note: Can't post for the rest of the day.

"Since I have not exactly been taken by the controlling curse, I can't give a precise answer, nor a completely accurate answer. But I would imagine that the best way to circumvent it would be to reinforce my sense of self."

"Since I have not exactly been taken by the controlling curse, I can't give a precise answer, nor a completely accurate answer. But I would imagine that the best way to circumvent it would be to reinforce my sense of self."The examiner jotted down a few notes and the said," Good job, you have passed the Curses test and also to note you did well to presume in that one's sense of self is a strong defense against the controlling curse."

"YESS!!!" yelled Ryan at the top of his lungs. "YAY!!!!" Then, in a quiet tone, he asked the examiner: "Is it too late to try out for Curses?"

OOC: Note: Can't post for the rest of the day.THe examiner said," Alright, we can start when you are ready."

yep. sure am.

oops, did i just post? oh well.

The examiner replied," Intellegient answer, here is the last one for the day for you, how does one go about first learning of unknown magic? Ad well, if one was to newly discover their connection to magic how do they access it without a wand or prior training?"

Last one, Vex thought, glad to have the feeling of a closure coming soon with a such a long and arduous testing process. Better make up something good...

"Well, I would say taking the class would be the best bet," he said with a smile as a joking answer. "But I presume it is more philosophical than that. I'd say first you have to understand known magic and then work with what exists but cannot be explained to discover that which is unknown."

"As for newly discovered connections or magic... Neither a wand nor training is what grants one the ability to use magic - they are merely tools to hone ones skill and bring control to one's abilities. Magic is a natural ability that is inherent in some of us - we are that connection to magic and without training or a wand to aid us, certain strong emotions and circumstances allow that magic to come out, albeit generally rather chaotically."

As the last long sentence exited his mouth, Vex hoped that his answer would suffice, but glad to know it was over with and he would soon be able to relax on his comfortable bed.

Last one, Vex thought, glad to have the feeling of a closure coming soon with a such a long and arduous testing process. Better make up something good...

"Well, I would say taking the class would be the best bet," he said with a smile as a joking answer. "But I presume it is more philosophical than that. I'd say first you have to understand known magic and then work with what exists but cannot be explained to discover that which is unknown."

"As for newly discovered connections or magic... Neither a wand nor training is what grants one the ability to use magic - they are merely tools to hone ones skill and bring control to one's abilities. Magic is a natural ability that is inherent in some of us - we are that connection to magic and without training or a wand to aid us, certain strong emotions and circumstances allow that magic to come out, albeit generally rather chaotically."

As the last long sentence exited his mouth, Vex hoped that his answer would suffice, but glad to know it was over with and he would soon be able to relax on his comfortable bed.The examiner put down his book and then said," Congrulations you are the first student in since two years ago to pass all the tests as strongly as you have. Also, you qualify to take an advanced class for Curses due to the fact that you demonstrated excellent thinking capcities and the sense to use Curses well."

The examiner jotted down a few notes and the said," Good job, you have passed the Curses test and also to note you did well to presume in that one's sense of self is a strong defense against the controlling curse."

"Thank you, sir," Tiberius said, thinly masking his excitement.

"Thank you, sir," Tiberius said, thinly masking his excitement.OOC: Remember though do not use spells that can kill on people, well at least do not kill people in school.:p

The examiner put down his book and then said," Congrulations you are the first student in since two years ago to pass all the tests as strongly as you have. Also, you qualify to take an advanced class for Curses due to the fact that you demonstrated excellent thinking capcities and the sense to use Curses well."

"Really?!" Vex quite surprised at both pieces of information. "Well, I'm quite honored in that case." Certainly Vex was a good student and bright individual, but the strongest to pass in two years was a bit of stretch and advanced curses too!

"Well then, thank you very much," Vex said as he nodded to the professor and made his way to the door.

THe examiner said," Alright, we can start when you are ready."

"OK, I'm ready." Ryan said.

OOC: Just post and I'll catch up eventually.

The examiner replied," Good job you have the passed Curses pratical testss."

With that the two remaining duelers stopped and went back into the dark.

Then the examiner continued," Now for the questions test, first one, When would you use curses."

~ Breathing heavily, his hands on his knees, Elario held up a hand, signaling " Wait just a moment," before he responded to the question.

Elated that he had passed the first part, he knew now that he would have to force his mind to work just as well as his body ...

" ... When would you use curses?"

Thinking for a second, Elario responded assuredly,

" One would use curses when their goal is to incapacitate their opponent so as to render them unable to continue the fight. Some say the true purpose behind using a curse is fear. If you fear the user of a spell that's only purpose is to cause harm, you will not win that fight at all, therefore granting the user victory before the battle has even started."~

~ Breathing heavily, his hands on his knees, Elario held up a hand, signaling " Wait just a moment," before he responded to the question.

Elated that he had passed the first part, he knew now that he would have to force his mind to work just as well as his body ...

" ... When would you use curses?"

Thinking for a second, Elario responded assuredly,

" One would use curses when their goal is to incapacitate their opponent so as to render them unable to continue the fight. Some say the true purpose behind using a curse is fear. If you fear the user of a spell that's only purpose is to cause harm, you will not win that fight at all, therefore granting the user victory before the battle has even started."~The examiner jotted something down and then asked," How much skill does it take to use a killing curse?"

The examiner jotted something down and then asked," How much skill does it take to use a killing curse?"

~ Elario actually stood agape at the examiner after the question. A blank expression drew over his face as he searched for an answer, finally coming up with one he deemed (to himself) to be satisfactory.

" Uhh ... I, well ... actually, I don't know. I myself have no experience in using such a curse, nor have I ever seen such a curse performed. I would imagine it's not so much along skill to perform the curse as it is along want. You would have to want to kill someone to use a killing curse, much as you want to do something with any magic you perform, neh?"~

"OK, I'm ready." Ryan said.

OOC: Just post and I'll catch up eventually.Two orcs came out of their cage and they saw him and thus they threw their javelins at the enemy and then they drew their axes and charged at him.

~ Elario actually stood agape at the examiner after the question. A blank expression drew over his face as he searched for an answer, finally coming up with one he deemed (to himself) to be satisfactory.

" Uhh ... I, well ... actually, I don't know. I myself have no experience in using such a curse, nor have I ever seen such a curse performed. I would imagine it's not so much along skill to perform the curse as it is along want. You would have to want to kill someone to use a killing curse, much as you want to do something with any magic you perform, neh?"~The examiner wrote something in his book and then asked," Would a young inexperinced witch be tired if performing a powerful curse?"

The examiner wrote something in his book and then asked," Would a young inexperinced witch be tired if performing a powerful curse?"

~ Elario was cursing himself for his quick introduction to the magical world, not knowing things that should have been common knowledge to a properly raised wizard, and other things of that nature. Still, he kept his composure as he answered.

" Yes, they would. If it was the first time they had done so, their inexperience with the magic, coupled with their relatively weak ability to channel mana effectively, would leave them drained from performing an extremely powerful curse, such as a killing curse. One must know what they are doing with a spell, have a large amount of magical ability, and a near-inexhaustive supply of mana to perform such a curse, all of which require experience in both using the curse and in the Magical Arts in general."~

~ Elario was cursing himself for his quick introduction to the magical world, not knowing things that should have been common knowledge to a properly raised wizard, and other things of that nature. Still, he kept his composure as he answered.

" Yes, they would. If it was the first time they had done so, their inexperience with the magic, coupled with their relatively weak ability to channel mana effectively, would leave them drained from performing an extremely powerful curse, such as a killing curse. One must know what they are doing with a spell, have a large amount of magical ability, and a near-inexhaustive supply of mana to perform such a curse, all of which require experience in both using the curse and in the Magical Arts in general."~The examiner replied," Good work you are worthy of taking Curses class.

The examiner replied," Good work you are worthy of taking Curses class.

~ With a sigh of relief, Elario actually bowed to the examiner as a form of respect.

" Thank you for taking your time with me."

As the door closed behind him, one could hear a loud, obnoxious shout of joy echoing down the hallways ...~

ooc sorry i was a away for a few days and can i take this now

Two orcs came out of their cage and they saw him and thus they threw their javelins at the enemy and then they drew their axes and charged at him.

"Encontego!" cried Ryan as the javelins came closer. (OOC: I'm assuming Orcs like THe Lord of the Rings, and assuming we're allowed to use Curses.) Then, once hopefully the javelins were blocked, he called, "Infligo Sicco!"

"Encontego!" cried Ryan as the javelins came closer. (OOC: I'm assuming Orcs like THe Lord of the Rings, and assuming we're allowed to use Curses.) Then, once hopefully the javelins were blocked, he called, "Infligo Sicco!"OOC: You are supposed to use Curses as they are the only things that can kill quickly, which is nesscary to win the battle. As well, think just a lot uglier like in the books and not them movies which made them look better and also only Curses can defeat.

IC: The orces being simple creatures just swiped at the spell thrown at themw at them with their axes, which just caused one of their arms to be disabled. While he just dropped his axe and raised its shield in place of the axe. The other orc just kept charging.

OOC: You are supposed to use Curses as they are the only things that can kill quickly, which is nesscary to win the battle. As well, think just a lot uglier like in the books and not them movies which made them look better and also only Curses can defeat.

IC: The orces being simple creatures just swiped at the spell thrown at themw at them with their axes, which just caused one of their arms to be disabled. While he just dropped his axe and raised its shield in place of the axe. The other orc just kept charging.

OOC:He was caught off guard, sheesh.
IC:

Oh no, Ryan thought to himself. "Caecus!" he called. Then, in case that failed, "Firmus Formidonis!"
"Man, this is mean," he thought.

OOC:He was caught off guard, sheesh.
IC:

Oh no, Ryan thought to himself. "Caecus!" he called. Then, in case that failed, "Firmus Formidonis!"
"Man, this is mean," he thought.One orc fell down to the grond from the curse and the other one blindly continued its own assault.

One orc fell down to the grond from the curse and the other one blindly continued its own assault.

Ryan merely stepped out of the way and laughed, watching the orc walk into a wall. "I need to finish this," he thought. "Velox Nex!" "At least he'll die a quick death," thought Ryan.

Sibeoci Sereri signs up for the curses exam.

Kira stepped into the dungeon, ready to take the Unknown Magic Studies

Ryan merely stepped out of the way and laughed, watching the orc walk into a wall. "I need to finish this," he thought. "Velox Nex!" "At least he'll die a quick death," thought Ryan.The other orc fell died and the instructor simply said," You have passed the pratical test and now here is your first question, The torture curse is driven by what force?"

Aaron walked down the hallways of the dungeon, soon finding the door to his curses exam.
"Here it goes," he thought.
He walked inside.............................................

TO BE CONTINUED

The torture curse is driven by what force?"

"Well, I suppose it would be the desire to inflict pain, wouldn't it? Like, your resolve to use the curse-your determination."

Aaron walked down the hallways of the dungeon, soon finding the door to his curses exam.
"Here it goes," he thought.
He walked inside.............................................

TO BE CONTINUEDThe instructor replied," Are you ready to start the pratical part of the Curses exam?"

"Well, I suppose it would be the desire to inflict pain, wouldn't it? Like, your resolve to use the curse-your determination.""Good, now what is the purpouse for using a curse?"

"Good, now what is the purpouse for using a curse?"

"Purpose? In most people's cases, self-defense. But for some people who are evil, attack."

The instructor replied," Are you ready to start the pratical part of the Curses exam?"

"Yes......... I am ready," Aaron replied

"Purpose? In most people's cases, self-defense. But for some people who are evil, attack.""Well done, you have past the Curses entry exam."

"Yes......... I am ready," Aaron repliedAt that moment mutpile Punctum flew at him.

Ryan was so relieved, he wished Aaron good luck and went up to his four-poster bed beside Titan Common Room.

At that moment mutpile Punctum flew at him.

"Hmm......no shield, but I can block them!" Aaron thought.


"Clausus Alica!"
"Clausus Alica!"
"Clausus Alica!"

"I cant keep this up.........." he thought "hey, what if its a non-magic shield?"

Aaron quickly looked around, he found a suit of armor with a shield, he raised his wand and said,

"Potum morterio!"

The suit of armor came to life and he quickly made the armor come in front of him. It worked, the armor deflected the remaning Punctum before it clanged to the ground, now for the offensive.

"Rictrasempra!"
"Rictrasempra!"
"Rictrasempra!"

The spells spiraled off to its attackers, Aaron was pleased with his spell, he had worked on it ever since he got his first wand.

"Hmm......no shield, but I can block them!" Aaron thought.


"Clausus Alica!"
"Clausus Alica!"
"Clausus Alica!"

"I cant keep this up.........." he thought "hey, what if its a non-magic shield?"

Aaron quickly looked around, he found a suit of armor with a shield, he raised his wand and said,

"Potum morterio!"

The suit of armor came to life and he quickly made the armor come in front of him. It worked, the armor deflected the remaning Punctum before it clanged to the ground, now for the offensive.

"Rictrasempra!"
"Rictrasempra!"
"Rictrasempra!"

The spells spiraled off to its attackers, Aaron was pleased with his spell, he had worked on it ever since he got his first wand.The signal person who had cast the spell used a single Contego which easily deflected all the curses thrown at him.

In response he used a Vulnus curse at his full strength.