Jemals School

[Myth and Legend]

Jamien bowed to Arin and took a seat again so that he could finish his meal in peace. "Thank you, lady Arin. I dislike conflict and do not want to be a burden to you or anyone else, but I am adamant on my views. Justification is due for those interested to hear it, but i would assume none of you are. Oh also - the young knight glanced at the spellcaster - It seems that you have changed the way you speak once a situation of some seriousness has arisen."

[GlassEye]

Originally Posted by ishalleatyourflesh

Aussir scampers away from Amaya's kick and stops by Nettle. Sniffing at the bone the wolf has been gnawing on, he gets what is proble to close to the large canine.

Nettle's jaws clamp down on the bone and a low rumbling from deep in his throat clearly implies "Not for you!"

Above table Cal doesn't notice Nettle and Aussir. He's finally able to turn back to his meal and finish it off. He licks his fingers clean and looks around to see if everyone else is near finished. Looking over at Arin with new respect he says, "If everyone's done, can we see the arena now?"

[Rhun]

Amaya rushes to finish her meal, not wanting to miss the tour of the Arena facilities.

[Theroc]

"Narrow minds tend to crash into their walls much more often than a broadened one..." Coravin muttered softly into his rice, sighing lightly.

"Not even here for a day, and already making enemies... not a wise course of action. I thought it was a Knight's place to always be polite, even to his mortal enemies? As for your reasons, I won't pry into them unless you give me the impression it's something relevant to our group, should we choose to work together towards our education here. I assume that is part of why we're touring mostly as a group?"

He continued eating, his gaze moving to his companions as he did so, hoping he hadn't overly offended the knight, but he never was the most eloquent with words.

[Myth and Legend]

Jamien raised an eyebrow at the magic user: "You should judge me not, master Wizard, and you should not call me narrow minded as you do not know anything about me. You should also refrain from speaking of the Knight's duties if you are not truly knowledgeable - I have not broken the Code of Honour with my actions or words - everything i have stated is true for Faerun. In fact, if we were in Faerun, slaying a Dark Elf that has come topside would be considered an act of heroics. - the lad pushed his plate away and wiped his lips with a napkin, before continuing. - Still, i have not used foul language or issued threats - it was the Dark Elf who came within striking distance and suggested violence, and then turned tail when a stronger opponet came before him. So far he has stayed true to my presumptions for his kind."

Jamien noticed Assuir and Nettle eying each other in a feral manner and leaned over next to Cal: "I think your wolf may turn our friend there in to a morsel, Cal."

Jamien then put his mail clad gloves once more and checked his sword in the scabbard and the warhammer in the holster on his back. He talked while doing this:

"I am simply defending my position. As i have already said, Drow are evil abominations in my world and my reaction is justified. I am also not a spinless coward and i will not change my views just to avoid the wrath of an adversary."

[Rhun]

"Do not fret overmuch, Jamien," says Amaya. "Dark elves on my world are blackhearted fiends as well." She smiles. "I simply prepared myself for the possibility of meeting all types at this school, good and evil alike."

[Theroc]

Originally Posted by Myth and Legend

"You should judge me not, master Wizard, and you should not call me narrow minded as you do not know anything about me. You should also refrain from speaking of the Knight's duties if you are not truly knowledgeable - I have not broken the Code of Honour with my actions or words - everything i have stated is true for Faerun. In fact, if we were in Faerun, slaying a Dark Elf that has come topside would be considered an act of heroics. Still, i have not used foul language or issued threats - it was the Dark Elf who came within striking distance and suggested violence, and then turned tail when a stronger opponet came before him. So far he has stayed true to my presumptions for his kind."

"I am simply defending my position. As i have already said, Drow are evil abominations in my world and my reaction is justified. I am also not a spinless coward and i will not change my views just to avoid the wrath of an adversary."

"You judged that Drow there for the actions of others. At the very least, I am judging your actions. Your experiences are obviously not identical across the realms, and beings from other planes may not be as they are in your own. Judging that Drow based on the actions of others is foolish, especially in a setting of this kind.

I wouldn't say he turned tail so much as reconsidered attacking you due to the school's rules. Or are you suggesting you yourself would have chosen instead to attack someone against the school rules and a vastly stronger adversary, were you in his shoes?"

[Rhun]

Amaya stands and places her hands on her hips. She glares at both Jamien and Coravin. "Both of you stop, now. The issue is over, let it lie. We are all going to have to help one another, both in studies and in the arena, in the coming months, and this is just sowing dissent and distrust. So stop it now, because you don't want to see me angry."

[Theroc]

Originally Posted by Rhun

"Both of you stop, now. The issue is over, let it lie. We are all going to have to help one another, both in studies and in the arena, in the coming months, and this is just sowing dissent and distrust. So stop it now, because you don't want to see me angry."

"I'm simply trying to understand why he feels that judging all planar variants of the same species is fine and dandy, when he doesn't know any examples of those alternate specimens. It's also helping me get to know him better, no? And if you want us to work together, getting angry with me is counterproductive. Anger clouds the mind and hampers judgement..."

[Rhun]

Amaya's face flashes red as she turns her glare on Coravin. "You strike me as the studious type...so what part of OVER are you failing to understand?" She takes a deep breath to calm herself, and then continues. "Now, I want you both to show that you are good sports, and shake one another's hands. If you truly feel the need to continue this conversation, perhaps you should pick a place that isn't quite so public."

[Theroc]

Coravin blinked, rather bewildered at how quickly the woman became angry with him, and turned away, so as to cut through some of the tension he so disliked. He sighed lightly and resigned himself to the ignorance of his compatriots.

"Just because I feel someone is misled does not mean I cannot be civil. I apologize if I'm being offensive, but I really don't understand this overwhelming concept of prejudice. It's a very dismaying notion and promotes high amounts of violence and tension... which invariably get in the way of study and peaceful progress. I'll stop now, and will refrain from speaking in the future unless my opinion is asked for, as it seems my views will offend the remainder here."

Coravin turned towards Jamien and extended his hand as asked, awaiting reciprocation before shaking it.

"There, are we settled?"

[Rhun]

Amaya nods, and then turns to regard Jamien expectantly.

[renau1g]

Zero just shakes his head at the drama, focuses instead on his food. Nothing to be gained by fighting with people. "This is why I like my crafting, can't wait until I can make some companions of my own. I thought I left the politics behind in Sharn" the artificer thinks to himself as he munches on the food, pausing for a moment to savour the flavour.

[Myth and Legend]

Jamien blinked at Amaya - he didn't know weather he wanted to kiss those pretty lips of hers or hide from the storm in her eyes. He then turned towards the Wizard: "By all means. I enjoy debating, and you have not offended me. My views are based on my entire life being spent in Faerun and aronud my father and other warrior types. Perhaps with time, i will become wiser and learn to broaden my understanding of the multiverse."

The Knight firmly grasped Coravin's hand and turned towards Amaya: "It is not the first time for me to see a woman that has more sense than three men. In fact, my dearest mother taught me much of my manners. If you think i am lacking now, you should be glad i wasn't entirely tutored by my hot blooded father." the lad grinned and revealed his white teeth.

[ishalleatyourflesh]

"GRRRRRRRRRRRR, YIPYIPYIP" Aussir shoots out from the table and hides behind Jamien. He pokes his head arounh Jamien's leg."Okay Aussir can take Nettle... Aussir just not want to right now. What talk about?" He looks between those conversing and looks puzzled."Meep?"

[Arkhandus]

Keizaan thinks for a minute or two, then replies "I should probably check on the others in my......class? Study group? Whatever. And see if there's anything else I need to do first. I will return later and perhaps take you up on that offer." He waves goodbye and heads off to try finding his way to......the cafeteria? Yeah, that's where Arin was leaidng the others, he thinks.

[Rhun]

Amaya smiles at Jamien, and then at Coravin. "I'm just glad to find that you can both listen to reason." She then turns to look at Arin. "I think there was some talk of you showing us the Arena?"

[renau1g]

Zero's eyes lift up at the mention of the Arena. "Yes, it would be most desirable to see where we are going to test ourselves" he says

[Jemal]

-Hallways/mall-
Keizaan takes his leave of the dwarf and heads back into the hallways. Eventually he finds himself entering the mall to overhear a familiar young man(Terrance) speaking with a red-skinned man surrounded by what appear to be stylish sticks - perhaps wands of some sort.

The red-skinned merchant's smile slips for just a moment when Terrance mentions his lack of funding, but returns shortly "Ah, I thought you were fresh off the boat, but not THAT fresh. Nobody explained the currency 'round here yet, eh? We use a credit system, info's magically and automatically stored right there in that ring you was issued when you were accepted." He points the school signet ring Terrance wears. "Course being new your accounts probly empty, which is a bit of a problem, but nothing we can't handle, eh friend?"
He smiles and pushes a few sticks aside, leaning his arms on the table "Tell ya what, you look a smart fella so I'll let ya in on a secret - People round here aint into IOU's, but if you're short on creds, there're ways to make do. You can barter, take up a job like I myself have done plying your trade, or simply trade a favour or other special skill you may have. SO kid, what's special about you? Any marketable or useful skills or knowledge that might come in handy? I might just be persuaded to part with some of my own creds to help a new guy out, provided I get at least a little somethin in return."

-Cafeteria-

"If everyone is finished eating, then of course I will show you to the Arena." Arin smiles and moves towards the hall, looking to Jamien "Most are too caught up in the change in physical appearance to notice the way we speak... you are more observant than she gave you credit for. The short answer is that 'Arin' is not one person, but two. We are a composite being: two minds in one body." She waits for everyone to join before continuing to explain as you make your way through the halls.

"Over a millenia ago, there was a great cataclysm on our world. Many races were destroyed, others changed. In particular, the humans lost their ability to touch the weaves of magic, and my people lost our corporeal form. We spent centuries unable to touch, feel, or affect anything. The humans, too, were having troubles - Bereft of the ability to wield magic, they were unable to defend themselves properly, their mighty nations falling one by one. They held on through sheer force of will and strength of arms for a time, but both of our species were in danger of fading away."

"Eventually our two races worked out a deal. Our magical power for the ability to.. well, LIVE. And so a symbiosis was formed between our people, one which has helped us at first to survive and then to prosper, raising our dual race to the top of the food chain, as it were."

[Rhun]

OOC: So Arin is kinda like a Tok'ra, without the symbiote?