Θ][Σ!TarDIs2HQE 2011/05/23(Mon)20:44 No. 306349 ID: dad664
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Mhh? What's this? Oh! We have a new arrival? Splendid! Don't you worry your pretty little head, darlin', you're in good hands here. I'm sure you have many inquiries as to what has been happening to you as of late, but rest assured that we will help you along your path, and nuture those newfound abilities of yours. But first, there is the registration forms to fill out! Yes yes, I know, they're quite tedious to do, but what can I say, bureaucracy demands that everything be logged and filed away. Now then, just take a seat right there child, and we'll get this whole rigamarole out of the way post haste.

Now then...which of the Greater Races are you, hmm?

>HIGHBORNE
>The Highborne are a noble and peaceful race. They are the Scholars, Artists and Priests of the world, rarely choosing to hold seats of power but instead professions which help better the world as a whole. They are tall, lanky, and are characterized by their long pointed ears.
>Highborne have access to the UNBLEMISHED race trait. They heal at twice the speed of the other races, and never scar.

>HUMANS
>The meat and potatoes of the world, Humans are literally everywhere. They are the most pervasive of the Greater Races, and thusly have professions in just about everything, but the majority of them take on roles in Farming, Trading, and positions of Government.
>Humans have access to the HAGGLE race trait. They have a far easier time bartering for discounts on goods and services than any other race.

DRAGONKIN
>In this world, there are those known as Beastfolk. The Dragonkin, thus far, are the only ones to have proven to be worthy of ascending to the status of a Greater Race. They are the warriors, blacksmiths and gadgeteers of the world, and are arguably the most technologically advanced species that exists, having given the world the gift that is the Irondrakes - massive structures of metal and steam that defy gravity, and soar through the air along with the birds of the sky.
>Dragonkin have access to the BREATH WEAPON race trait. An evolutionary throwback to their feral ancestors, they're capable of emitting a small gout of flame, acid, or bioelectricity depending on which clan they belong to.

Dragonkin

Shortest race is best race.
Dragonkin up in this, and bioelectricity is the best clan.

DRAGONKIN

Highborne

Yeah, low center of gravity works the best I'd say. Not to mention gadgeteers! Tinkerers are the coolest~

So yes, Dragonkin!

dragonkin, acid.

Oho! You said race not species... A species is creatures who are too far apart to crossbreed (dogs, cats, humans). A race is a breed/strain/etc of a species which can interbreed and are separated by small differences (asian, caucasian, african, latino).

Where am I going with this? Race: Half and half, Highborne/Dragonkin.

>>306357
Scratch my earlier vote... +1 to this instead!

>>306357
this!

I'ma vote human

>>306359
>>306358
>>306357

[No mudbloods :V]

Uh, dragonkin something I guess. Why not.

Curses, foiled again! Would've been an interesting bit of racial tension and discrimination too... but anyway, back to my earlier vote then.

Voting for Dragonkin

>>306361
aww, and think of the drama when she would be called a mudblood to her face...
Oh well :P
Now, the name "Arcana" suggests that magic is afoot...
Can all species cast magic or only the elves highborne? I am debating between highborne and dragonkin right now.

Dragonkin, bioelectricity.

Also, it looks like it's defaulting female, but just in case I'm voting girl anyway.

unless dragonkin are decent enough mages, voting highborn.
If dragonkin are decent enough with it then lets go with electricity dragonkin.

hyooman

Θ][Σ!TarDIs2HQE 2011/05/23(Mon)22:06 No. 306376 ID: dad664
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Right, Dragonkin it is then. Let me just mark this down and...oh, right, you lot have that, don't you.

Ah, which clan do you belong to, sweetie?

>>306376
gearscale coalition

Without hearing anything more about them, I'll have to go with Gearscale.

Gearpunk dragons please!

>>306376
Gearscale

yes gearscale.

COBALT

Gearscale, definitely. That sounds cool.

>>306376
Motherfucking Cobalt!

Gearscale, definitely

Gearscale, simple as that.

Gearscale!

>>306376
>...warriors, blacksmiths and gadgeteers
>...gout of flame, acid, or bioelectricity depending on which clan they belong to
>...Irondrakes - massive structures of metal and steam that defy gravity, and soar through the air along with the birds of the sky
We are being the clan that builds steampunk jumbo jets and breathes lightning.

Gearscale is the only real choice

Gearscale of course, did you ever suspect I'm a goblin and would vote the Cobalt Enclave?

Θ][Σ!TarDIs2HQE 2011/05/24(Tue)08:48 No. 306446 ID: dad664
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Ah, the Gearscale! You know, Archmagus Cazzol is from the Gearscale too. He once made this funny little steam-powered dog made of tin, used it to store his tomes and scrolls as it trundled around after him.

Now then, on to the most important matter, the reason why you are here. Tell me dear, which Magicka is it that you have in your possession?

oooh, frost, frost this business up, it looks kewl

Void

Definitely Void.

>>306446
Void seems like a cool thing.

Votin' for storm

I'm voting frost

I'm going to say grab void.

Void.

>>306446
Void. It's all purpely like the OP image.

>>306446
Storm is the most versatile of the four, so my vote goes to that.

>>306446
Gotta go with Void

Void.

Stoooooorm!

"storm" appears to be lightening. Frost and fire are obvious...
What is void? If void is "annihilation" then all it can do is kill things. I would prefer something more versatile like ice.
But void can mean many things, many of which quite versatile... so what is void?

Void. I'm sure it will have ABSOLUTELY NO negative effects.

Woah wait guys!! She's a dragonkin! She needs fire!! D:

We breath lightning, aye?
Storm.

[Magicka Clarification: >>>/questdis/346901 ]

VOID

Void. We can power our own gadgets.

Void for PUNCHES FROM THE PUNCH DIMENSION.

I doubt we're going to be able to muck about with what the other classifications do with the one choice... but still, PUNCHES.

Fucking Void up in this bitch.

void

VOIDMASTER, GO!

>>306446
I see what you did there.

Also, joining the voidwagon.

>>/questdis/346904
>Void is your catch-all "magic" energy of the likes that Magic Missile and Arcane Blast comes from. Just an elemental-less form of magic that functions like Cyclops' kinetic eyeblasts in X-Men.

Nice! Void it is

>>306446
void because I like purple

...I think frost actually, as cool as void is frost seems a lot more useful. Though maybe telekinesis... eh.

Void, from the Void dimension

I'm gonna go with frost, because we are a dragon and dragons need a damn element!

Void because purple is the best color.

Void, 'cause it rhymes with schizoid.

Θ][Σ!TarDIs2HQE 2011/05/25(Wed)06:51 No. 306626 ID: dad664
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While you'll lack the mastery over the elements those with the other Magicka will have, you'll find that Void can be quite versatile in its own right.

Now then, just a short little personality bit here at the end. Which of these do you value more?

[These don't affect "stats" in any way, so it's really just /quest/ personal preference]

[Also it would help if I posted the image with it. Derrr.]

Wisdom.

Knowing how our clan's gizmos work just lets us copy and repair other people's designs.

Knowing why they work means we can develop and improve our own.

>>306626
Strength. Without power you can do nothing.

Wisdom definitely comes first.

Does wisdom actually cover "why something works"? I thought wisdom was about making "wise choices" in life.

Wisdom.

Power only matters if you know where to put it.

>>306626
Wisdom.

Strength = Probably likes to smash shit

Wisdom = Might notice things we miss

Charm = Gonna get laid

hmm they're all tempting but I think i'll go with Wisdom.

>>306652
The thing is, this ISN'T a trait she has, but a trait she VALUES.
That is, she could be the weakest wimpiest person around who has lots of wisdom and charm and values strength. Or she can be a brute with no a whit of wisdom and charm who values strength.
The question explicitly stated that this does not affect her stats.

>>306652
Strength

The choice we select will probably determine our overall goals as the quest goes on. With that in mind, I say Wisdom.

Wissssdom. For robots and magic and maybe magic robots. (Actually, very likely magic powered robots. It would be very inconvenient to use actual wood for fuel.)

>void
Aww... If we had gone with storm we could have made ourselves a railgun/coilgun... Still, I suppose if most machines in these parts run on steam it isn't that major of a loss to not have lightning powers. I have to admit I am curious of what void does do.

>>306626
COURAGE
I mean charm.

Wisdom.

I vote charm because I can't remember the last time we picked charisma.

>>306626
Wisdom, followed by charm.

Θ][Σ!TarDIs2HQE 2011/05/25(Wed)16:45 No. 306694 ID: dad664
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Alright then, that finishes up the paperwork. Just need you to hold still there for a moment so we can nab a Portraigraph of you for your school ID...

>Select a Hair Type and a Scale Type.

>>306694
A, C.

I'll have to go with double C

A, B

>>306694
b,a

double C

A, C

double B

B, whatever or C

B, C.

>>306694
Double-A.

B A

C, B

c and c

B, A.

BB

B, C

B, C

just to clarify, the first letter is the spikes coming through the hair, the second is the hair style itself, right?
Skin color, while different between the 3 models, is not currently an option?

>>306741
[Hair/Spike style, then Scale Color]

>>306742
C/B then.

oho...
I honestly thought head spikes and hair were separate.

In that case B and C.

C,B

C and B.

BB

Θ][Σ!TarDIs2HQE 2011/05/25(Wed)22:14 No. 306776 ID: dad664
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Right then, that's all settled! Welcome to the Academy! My advice for new students is to not look at it as a school, but rather a personal adventure of discovery. In due time you'll learn to harness the powers that are only now beginning to surge through your body, and be able to utilize that power into constructive ways that will help both you and your fellow man!

Right then, as this is your first day here at the Academy, we're not going to thrust you right into the rigamarole of classes and such from the get go. You're quite welcome to explore the grounds and get acquainted with the sights - you'll be spending quite some time here, young lady. Now, run along...er...oh, balderdash! I'm never good with names, er...what -was- you name again?

>>306776
Lifts-Her-Tail. You were named after a traditional piece of Dragonkin literature.

Jarani.

Mercona Senna

Tlraketlnyatl

>>306780
I like this name. I like it a lot.

Uhm... Rangaea Corlindor. Because random syllables.

Also SHE IS ADORABLE.

>>306799

ADORABLE.

ADORABLE.

ADORABLE.

DORABLEA.

Deria

>>306776
She's dragonkin.
So her name MUST be Daisy!

Also I agree, she looks freaking adorable!

Dovakiin
DRAGONBORN!

>>306835
Yes! This will be awesome.

>>306780
>>306835

I vote Jarani Dovakiin.

>>306841
I second this.

>>306841
This is acceptable.

>>306841
It's looking least ridiculous.

>>306841

This has my support.

>>306778
I'm going to second this because lol.

>>306841
Sounds perfect.

She is adorable!
Can't decide on a name though

>>306841
I vote for this.

>>306851
(I retract all and any support for the surname given it's apparently a blasted Elder Scrolls reference.)

Θ][Σ!TarDIs2HQE 2011/05/30(Mon)20:54 No. 307988 ID: dad664
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Your name is Jarani Dorabella Rangaea. You are a Dragonkin from the Gearscale Coalition clan, a clan known for it's wild innovations and whizzing gizmos, a capability to spit sparks of electricity the prime way to bring said gadgets to life.

You are here in the Magi City of Arkus because you have a very special talent. A talent that few are gifted to possess, and even fewer gifted to control it. For the Gods have smiled upon you and granted you the power of Magicka - strange forces that can warp reality and bend the laws of nature to its will.

But you are a novice, only recently having found these powers, such is the reason why you are in Arkus. It's all rather required, actually - when a new Magi is found, they are brought to Arkus, and enrolled in the Academy there so that they may harness and hone the powers that will soon surge through their veins.

You have just finished filling out all the forms and documents required of you for enrollment in the Academy, and for now at least you have been given free reign to explore Arkus. However you are rather unsure as to what exactly you should go do, if anything.

If memory serves you right, to the left leads the way to the Bazaar section of the city, and to the right leads to the Historical section of the city - Museums full of Ancient Artifacts and tales of times of old.

Where would the wind take you?

do you have a good sum of money? if so then bazaar, and by good sum i mean like 50 gold or something. if not then to the museum!

SHOPPING YAYYY~
Oh wait, do we even have any money?
Screw it lets go anyways!

>>307988
Fuck history, it's for nerds. We'll probably end up learning about it in class from people trained to make learning not boring, unlike Museum tour guides who just take content study with usually no experience in Psychology.

Bazaar all the way, chica.

>>307988
Sorta depends on how much money you got. Can you make the Bazaar worthwhile?

Do we get a room at this academy (I'd assume so)?
If not: then it's time to find a place to stay.
If so: I suggest we check out our lodgings, and if the need arises, go buy some things to spruce it up. Gotta have that personal touch.

If you have money then the Bazaar. If not then check out the Museum. The historical part of town doesn't sound very interesting or helpful, unless you have a good reason to go there?

Historical section could conceivably be more interesting, I guess.

Let's check out the history of this place, the more we know the better we'll fit in.

>>307988
You totally have one specific historical subject that you're interested in. Look for some museum that covers whatever this is.

>>307988
History. If you're here to do research then some wide-angle surveying of the existing work is in order.

>>307988
To the museum and awesome artifacts!

>>307988
Go to the museum you nerd

Go to Museum.
Find Enchanted Armour.
Add gizmos and SCIENCE.
Bust out of museum in MAGIC POWER-ARMOUR.
Take over planet.

>>308026
This is a solid plan.

>>308026
We are still a novice mage now. Powered armor has got to be at least a second semester project.

>Museum or Bazarr
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ci2SKaymOo&feature=watch_response

>>307988
dawww, so cute.

You are a nerdy nerd! You love studying, tinkering, inventing, reading, etc...
Museums!

Θ][Σ!TarDIs2HQE 2011/08/24(Wed)19:20 No. 342741 ID: 6f1d54
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While visions of magically imbued steam armor flits through the back of your head, you highly doubt that the museum would up and let you borrow such an artifact, if such even exists!

You head to the Historical District of the Olde Towne of Arkus. As you enter the Museum, you are greeted by walls full of ancient paintings, fossils of species long since dead, and a sign giving you multiple choices of where to sate your thirst for knowledge.

Which wing of the museum do you head to first?

<- Magical Artifacts
<- History Of Arkus
Flora & Fauna ->

lets head left and go into whichever appears first.

>>342741
History. Get to know the place.

Why not go into history. While we're here we might as well learn a little bit about the world.

>>342741
History section?

>>342741
Artifacts, of course.

Artifacts. Maybe they have MacGuffins.

Touch choice...
I think I vote history for now.

Flora and Fauna. Wanna see the skeletonsss

Artifacts

Err... Flora and Fauna I guess

HISTORY. NO TIES.

>>342741
Magical fucking artifacts, we're bound to get into shennanigans there.

It is time to steal some shit look at the artifacts.

look at the artifacts
I am certain none of them will react to you, reactivate, and do something cool and plot-y

I think the really sweet artifacts (the ones that have been discovered at least) would be in use or be in a lab somewhere rather than sitting in a museum.

>>343074
It's obviously going to be a powerless ancient artifact which turns out to be awesomely powerful and overlooked all along;
Besides which, it is half a joke, even if nothing happens it sounds more interesting then history or zoology

Flora & Fauna

Flora! And... fauna!

At the moment, we don't know if this world even has any super-advanced precursors. For all we know 'Magical Artifacts' could be the equivalent of a museum of science, with stuff like the first airship.

Since the quest is back, is it ok to necro the discussion thread for it?

>>342741
Does anyone else get the feeling that going into the History wing will start us down the path to time-travel shenanigans?

Θ][Σ!TarDIs2HQE 2011/09/01(Thu)13:38 No. 344624 ID: 6f1d54
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You decide to head into the Artifacts wing of the museum first. If you're going to end up being a mage, it would be proper to familiarize yourself with things similar to what you may end up using!

As you enter the Hall of Magical Artifacts, you notice that it is mostly broken down into organized sub-sections. In glass display cases lay ensembles of imbued armor with matching runed blades, some having belonged to wealthy soldiers, others the regalia of powerful, long-dead Warmages. Along the right wall lay displays of magically enhanced jewelry - everything from rings of flight to golden, jewel-encrusted collars of empowerment. Along the left wall lay talismans and knick-knacks, whose descriptions puport granting abilities normally reserved for experienced mages to average non-magical folk. Crystal baubles that can steal glimpses into the future, coins which can transform their value when flipped, even ordinary items with extraordinary properties are found here - lanterns which never run out of oil, nails and hammers which never rust and never damage.

Θ][Σ!TarDIs2HQE 2011/09/01(Thu)13:38 No. 344625 ID: 6f1d54
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You may be taking your first steps into the realm of magic, but even in such an un-attuned state you can feel the magical energies that permeate this room.

Your hand grazes along the glass surface of a display case holding a very old looking Runeblade, wickedly curved and still just as sharp as the day it was forged, when the sound of a clearing throat is heard behind you. You turn, to find a tall Highborne woman smiling down at you. "Finding everything alright, ma'am?"

>>344625
Tell her that you're finding it to be freaking awesome and a great exhibition. Ask if there are any pieces they don't have on display.

Look up at her with big eyes and go "It's all so cool!"

>>344627
yes, that.

ask if she work here, if so then tell her how you are a new mage and you decided to check the museum while you had time. and you aren't sure if it's your innate power or the power of the objects but you can feel the energy in the room, it makes it even more amazing.

>>344627
>>344641
Cute is always best.

Ask her where the magic power armour is.

Ask her how most of these compare to the magic items currently in general use.

Ask how some these got made. Like one of those collars of empowerment. That'd be handy to own, I bet.

>>344734
>>344801

These are sensible.

>>344627

BUT DO THIS NOW

>>344627
YES

Ask if she can help you find something, trick her into looking at your thighs.

Θ][Σ!TarDIs2HQE 2011/09/14(Wed)14:55 No. 348814 ID: 6f1d54
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>>344627
You proceed to turn around and give the Highborne the biggest set of awe-filled puppy-dog eyes you can muster, while commenting on how incredible the artifacts are.

She chuckles and mentions that is the usual reaction she encounters from the patrons here. She proceeds to introduce herself as Leyi (pronounced Lay-eye), and she indeed works as a caretaker for the Museum.

>>344647
"Ah, a newcomer to the Academy, hmm? It's not unusual for those with magical ability to be able to feel the raw magicka which emanates from these objects. In time you'll probably be able to sense exactly what kinds of imbuements these items contain simply by being attuned to note the differences in their auras!"

>>344734
Leyi stifles an amused giggle at your request for autonomous, steam and magic-fueled suits. "I don't believe I've ever seen anything like that within our vaults, sorry! Maybe you can create one to donate when you're older?"

>>344801
"Most magical items in public use today are of the mundane variety - amulets of concentration, bracelets of chastity, those sorts of spells. Things that are directly defensive or offensive in nature are usually reserved for the military, or the extremely wealthy."

>>344836
"While I'm not an expert, and I'm quite positive the Academy has a class detailing imbuement and how to perform it, the general process requires incanting a spell and focusing it along with a large quantity of magicka into the targets vessel."

>>348364
You don't quite understand how this could be of use! Besides, it would require you to lift your exceedingly long dress, and would more than likely cause more confusion than benefit. You decide against the action, for now.

check the time. then ask i she has any tips for new students.

>>348814
HHNNNNNN--uh I mean make a mental note to buy shorter skirts.

I never said bare thighs, touch her hip.

How did the greatest imbuers and magic item forgers start off their learning? Perhaps you could follow in their footsteps.

>>348814
Ask her if you could get to see some of the pieces not up for public display. Put your charm and puppy eyes into overdrive for this.

>>348814
Ohmygah, so adorable! I like steam powered gadgets, but I love adorable little ladies better. Start making plushies to make the world a better place. ^.V.^

You generally shouldn't being a thread back if it has not been updated for a while. It gives us false hope and then makes us sad :(
put " sage " in the email field if you want to post a thread without moving it to the top.

Mods should probably just go ahead and graveyard this since I have no intention of resuming it. Why? I just don't have the will nor drive to do quests anymore. Sorry.

>>365451
No problem. See you later. Take care.