D&D 5E 5e Halcyon Academy

[tglassy]

[sblock=Jordy]
"There will be a ferry to the ship leaving the dock soon, if you would like to simply go now. The ship is too large to enter this small cove, so it's a little further out. The trip to the Academy will take a little less than a week, so you will be on board for a while. Not too long, but long enough to get to know your future classmates. If you head to the dock, you should be able to catch the ferry. Just do not lose your coin. If you are not able to produce it when you get to Halcyon, you will regret it.

"As for this...Melinda, whether you trust her or not is up to you, though I would be skeptical. You surely won't be kicked out for trying to stack the game in your favor. That is, after all, what they teach you at the Academy. But i have personally buried many a student who tried to take the easy way out too many times."

He got a thoughtful look on his face, "Then again, those students who get the most out of their studies are those who take greater risks. The greater the risk, the greater the reward...but the more likely you will fail." He looked back at Jordy, "I suppose that is up to you. Do you play it safe and rely on your own abilities and luck? Or do you...take a risk?"[/sblock]

 

[Charwoman Gene]

Dariana devours the pastry. When done she licks her fingers and says, "You take everything very literally. I fail to see how failing to hold onto a thieving little runt after I stopped him from stealing my money has anything to do with learning anything.
Heck, everyone is so mysterious to me about what I can learn here. I've learned much on my own, by studying nature and my self. I'm willing to give it a shot but I'm pretty sure I can handle getting in to the Academy."

 

[tglassy]

[sblock=Dariana]
"You wish to know what it is you will be learning?" the woman said with a smile, leading Dariana to an out of the way spot, not out of sight of others, but where they wouldn't be overheard.

She held out a hand, a fire igniting within it. "You can learn to control the elements," she said as the fire snuffed out, and with a swirl, a stream of water appeared in her hand, forming in to a ball. It spun, then sprouted into a starlike pattern, which she then froze into an icy star. "You can learn to give life," she said as her hand glowed with energy, "Or to take it," and the energy in her hand turned dark. "Communing with nature, enhancing yourself, even transforming into other creatures is not outside your grasp. Magics are only part of what they teach, though even that would be enough. You want to hone your body to the point where few could stand against you? Where your weapon becomes a mere extension of your body? Halcyon is the place you can do that.

"But it is not easy getting in. Even talented individuals who study their whole lives for this moment are not guaranteed to be accepted. Nearly half the students who leave on that ship in the morning will come back to this port empty handed. Or dead. It is something you should take seriously, lest you fall prey to your own hubris."

Her tone softened. "I don't know why, but I like you. You strike me as someone who is determined, who can do great things, if only given the chance. I only wanted to warn you of the dangers you will face, to make sure you were prepared. I could help you prepare, but if you do not feel you would need help, then I would leave you alone..." she looked at Dariana with a question in her eyes.[/sblock]

 

[Azurewraith]

Mim pulls Barnabus from his pouch and raises him to eye level before giving him a look that could freeze the sea before popping the rat back in his pouch.

Mim very gently and slowly pushes on the door.

 

[jonathonhawke]

"There will be a ferry to the ship leaving the dock soon, if you would like to simply go now. The ship is too large to enter this small cove, so it's a little further out. The trip to the Academy will take a little less than a week, so you will be on board for a while. Not too long, but long enough to get to know your future classmates. If you head to the dock, you should be able to catch the ferry. Just do not lose your coin. If you are not able to produce it when you get to Halcyon, you will regret it.

"As for this...Melinda, whether you trust her or not is up to you, though I would be skeptical. You surely won't be kicked out for trying to stack the game in your favor. That is, after all, what they teach you at the Academy. But i have personally buried many a student who tried to take the easy way out too many times."

He got a thoughtful look on his face, "Then again, those students who get the most out of their studies are those who take greater risks. The greater the risk, the greater the reward...but the more likely you will fail." He looked back at Jordy, "I suppose that is up to you. Do you play it safe and rely on your own abilities and luck? Or do you...take a risk?"

"Thank you for your help. I think I should go catch that ferry." With that, Jordy turns and runs for the dock.

 

[Charwoman Gene]

"Pray then, what dangers should I be looking out for?"

 

[Greenmtn]

"Thank you Balasar. A pleasure to meet you."

Zivar enjoys his meal before grabbing his things and heading off to the tower. His fathers instructions to stay out of trouble and to make something of himself sounding over and over in his head as he nears the tower.

He goes over his mental checklist once more as he gets close. Eat, check; check in, in progress; visit the local jeweler, soon. Now for the walk and the puzzle he thinks to himself. What do I make of myself?

OOC: Unless anything happens between now and then Zivar enters the Tower to check in, his only other task in town being a professional courtesy of letting other guild members know that he is in the area

 

[KahlessNestor]

Llast/The Little Spitter
Late Fall/Morning

“Oh! You’re going to the Academy, too?” Asherah said with curiosity. “No, I don’t know where Atemial is,” she admitted. “I haven’t really been outside of the Suzerainty before. I haven’t made it to the Tower yet. What is this coin I need?” she asked.

Asherah listened to Korlin describe his homeland, and said, “Atemial sounds like a wonderful place to visit. I would like to see it sometime,” she said with a smile, sipping her ale. “Hopefully once I graduate I will have more time for travel.”

 

[tglassy]

[sblock=Mim]
Mim opens the door easily enough, seeing a hall with stairs at the other end. Bright daylight is filtering down the stairs, and he can hear the sounds of the ocean filtering down through them.[/sblock]

[sblock=Jordy]

Jordy makes his way to the dock, which is within sight of the Tower. He sees a number of smaller ships tied to the dock, and one in particular, little more than a large rowboat, is letting a number of people on, including a Goliath, who looks uncertain about climbing aboard the vessel.

"What assurances do I have that this...toy won't capsize the moment we are out of the cove?" the Goliath said, standing easily eight and a half feet tall.

An elf ushering the people on board rolled his eyes. "It's a boat, mountain man. They float. You'll be fine. Now either get on, or stay here. It's your call."[/sblock]

[sblock=Dariana]
"No one can be prepared for all dangers, but I can ensure that you do not leave empty-handed. I can help make certain that you are accepted into at least one school, so that you will not be sent away from the Academy. I would not do this for free, of course, but I doubt my asking price would be too high. Just news, really. News of the Academy, what is going on. It has been so long since I have attended. I had friends there. And a few enemies. I would very much like to have word of them.

"If you are interested, come to the tavern after checking in to the tower. Ask for Melinda. If you decide you are not interested, then don't. The choice is yours."
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[sblock=Zivar]
Zivar approaches the tower and nearly gets bowled over by a halfling as he bolts from the the tower door. When Zivar enters the tower, he sees a human with an orange robe sitting at a table, as if expecting him.

"Hello! You have been expected. Please, come! Sit!"[/sblock]

[sblock=Asherah]
Korlin smiled, holding up a coin. "This is apparently our ticket to the Academy. You get it when you check in at the tower, so you will want to grab it as soon as you can. They're only giving them out until sundown, then the ship leaves in the morning. I was going to stay one last night in the Tavern before going to the ship.

"As to travel, my brother studied at the Academy for four years. He travels everywhere, now. almost every door is opened to you once you spend a few years there. Everyone will begin vying for your favor. At least, they did for him. He was a Paladin. A knight. I, however, am more of a musician and a scholar. You?"[/sblock]

 

[Azurewraith]

Mim heads towards the stairs reluctantly. Mim did not like the sound of the ocean... not anymore.