Avoiding detention... TO HELL!

[Fishtie]

Question. Who is the librarian?

Ms. Antig is the librarian. She has no teaching position, but is the go to person for foreign language tutoring. She also organizes expeditions into the Library Reserve, a massive underground labyrinth of catalogs and bookshelves from the original construction of the school.

quick question, by magics being offered, i'm guessing one of them has to have a sub level of controlling energy? if so then reserve a spot for me.

Well considering effecting anything material requires a transfer of energy; yes, almost all magics deal in energy somehow. But I get the feeling that's what you meant.

Most all magic utilizes two elements:
1) Energy: This is the natural magic energy inside the practitioner of magic. It's generated by the person through their life. However, not all people are born equal. Most people are born with a low level, some people are born with much more and these people have potential to be powerful practitioners of magic. Has many names; Mana, Qi, Ichor, Chi, Quintessence

2) Technique: Considered the more important part. All the energy in the world will do nothing since it never naturally interacts with anything. Many methods from around the world have developed specific methods through 'spells' to channel magic energy to effect things in the world. The specific choice of method is often refereed to as one's discipline.

Some common disciplines you might be interested in for 'controlling energy':
Sorcery: Often considered a bruit force method. The spells methodology is one of the least precise, but also the most forgiving of mistakes. Sorcery uses large amounts of mana inefficiently to introduce raw forces into the world, but is almost completely incapable of fine action or control.
Geomancy: This method is mostly used to influence already present forces and materials to move in specific ways. Has many industrial applications.
Pathagorism: Based on a very exacting series of Magic Triangles, and generally relies on the immutability of mathematics. A very precise discipline mostly used by mathematicians.

Regardless if you use one of these or another, remember that you will still be a student of the methods.

Question - How regular is what we're doing (going to the underworld)?

You say that the school is regular and that all of this is accepted practice, but how often does this happen (i.e. do people go there at all or has it reached the 'lets install a revolving door' point?)

This kind of thing happens on occasion, but it's not common. Some of you might have heard of a friend of a friend who knows somebody who went. History is obviously littered with stories of people who have gone, but most any tales of what is there are inconsistent.

 

[Daft Sikes]

Okay, about psychics.
Is it based on entirely on one's willpower, or is it like magic, where you have to manipulate energy?

 

[Pappytech]

Hey, any chance I could get a spot in this? I understand if you guys are full, but this does sound quite fun. I can probably have a character sheet up later today if that helps.

Edit:

Spoiler: John Hellek

Name: John Hellek.

Gender: Male.

Year: Junior. 17 years old.

Educational Focus: Electrical/Mechanical engineering. Emphasis on robotics.

Extracurricular Activities: Besides enjoying reading and playing video games, John is also involved in the school Improv club. He is also a skilled fencer.

Appearance: Blue eyes, brown hair, about 6'4" tall. Weighs about 160 lbs, pretty thin.

Although he does have his own wardrobe, John is most often seen wearing his school uniform. He finds it easier to just wear the uniform than figure out what he wants to wear each day.

Personality: Overall, John's a nice guy. Typically in a good mood, it's hard to annoy or bother him.

At the same time, however, John struggles to grow close to people. Although he can be quite polite to most people, he is often more comfortable around his machines and books than he is with any person.

Bio: Coming from a middle class family, John had a pretty ordinary childhood. He developed an early intrest in reading and building, spending hours away in fantasy worlds or playing around with his Legos.

John's parents first noticed something strange about their son when his Lego structures began defying the laws of physics. They weren't floating or disappearing, but John was able to create things that normally shouldn't be able to hold together.

It was when John picked up an intrest in robots that things got out of hand. His creations began acting on their own, moving without anyone controlling them. Luckily, John's parents discovered TBS before anything bad happened. They enrolled John at Thenardiers when he was 12.

Since then, John has learned how to control his natural talent with machines. Anything he builds still has a bit of life in it, but they rarely do anything unless he allows it. He's grown to love Thenardiers as his home, although he's still on excellent terms with his family. His introverted nature has made it difficult to connect with others, but he's overcome it enough to make a few good friends.

Indiscretion: John may have blown up the science lab while testing a new weapon for his battle-bot. Actually, yeah, it was probably him.

Items: Due to his interest in machines, John's built a few of his own possessions, most notably his watch and battle-bot. John's watch keeps perfect time, and can also generate a small force-field that can block most attacks or projectiles. His battle-bot, although small (Able to fit into a backpack) is quite strong, and is outfitted with a few weapons.

John also carries around his fencing saber.

 

[VaudevillianVeteran]

[Are there remaining spots open for this? Can get a sheet tonight up tonight if there are openings.]

 

[mcpop9]

Spoiler: Hataki Benki

Name: Hataki Benki.

Gender: Female.

Year: Senior Age: 17

Educational Focus: Sorcery: The control of electrical energy through the human body.

Extracurricular Activities: Part of the Blacksmithing club.

Appearance: She is about 4ft 3in. Long flowing black hair reaching just past her shoulders. Hataki likes to wear dark black eye shadow with black lipstick. Her skin is as pale as a ghost's and when not in class she wears large Black Hooded cloaks, covering her entire body.

Personality: Extreme mental instability, and vast mood swings are common. While generally quite she does open up to her two friends on occasion.

Bio: After her parents died at age six, Hataki was tossed around the family like a burden until she met her uncle who took her in and let her have free range of his house, he wasn't the most sane person in the world but she loved him like a father. she discovered the he was a black smith by hobbies and learned sword making from him, now she spends most of her free time perfecting a Katana-esce sword sh has been making since she was eight. He said that she would have to earn her stay, so she decided to go to T's B.S. to learn magic so she could stay with her uncle. Also is a night lover, only going out at day for class and wears sunglasses by doctor order because of her eyes sensitivity to light.

Indiscretion: The school generally disliked her from the day she arrived, but saw money so they let her in. Ever since they have been afraid of her along with some of the students. She decided that the uniform was too confined and wore a skirt and stockings instead of the trousers, they finally had a chance to get rid of her and let Mr. Gregor decide her fate. Upon taking her to the office they found her sword on her back, hidden by her hair and shirt and drew the line there.

Items: Her sword that she takes everywhere with her. she crafted it under the watchful eye of her uncle at 8 and has been perfecting it ever since.

I can haz entry?

 

[Fishtie]

Okay, about psychics.
Is it based on entirely on one's willpower, or is it like magic, where you have to manipulate energy?

Psychics natural abilities are merely a mind to mind phenomenon, so no. However, being a much rarer trait it is much less studied or understood. Will power is probably the most important thing (particularly for effecting other people), but being highly focused and disciplined is also important (it's also how even a non psychic can resist a psychic's powers)

John Hellek

Woaw, I don't think I ever said anything about being full.

Lego Penrose stairs? Awesome. Quick question though. Is the battlebot a programed A.I., or does it just kind of move on it's own volition?

[Are there remaining spots open for this? Can get a sheet tonight up tonight if there are openings.]

Jump on board. The more the merrier.

Hataki Benki

Hey mc, how's it going? To let you know, there is a blacksmithing club. Also, the scool rules explicitly say that weapons are not allowed on school grounds except: in a student's own dorm; in a class, club, or activity specifically involving weapon handling; or with permission of a faculty member.

Jack D. Breen

Looks good. The martial arts club is headed by Mr. Kent, the archery club by Mr. Archer. Incidentally, who is the Mr. Park mentioned? If you don't want to post that you may P.M. me if you want.

 

[Pappytech]

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John Hellek

Woaw, I don't think I ever said anything about being full.

Lego Penrose stairs? Awesome. Quick question though. Is the battlebot a programed A.I., or does it just kind of move on it's own volition?

Sorry, I saw you post that you had all the people you needed to get started, and assumed there would be some limit. If there's not, well that's awesome then!

It's not exactly A.I., it's more like John's machines are naturally alive. So, it you mean A.I. in the sense that it's intelligent without having an organic body, then yes, I suppose so. I see it as acting more like a pet than anything else.

The battle-bot does come with a remote that allows John to control it, of course.

 

[mcpop9]

Hey mc, how's it going? To let you know, there is a blacksmithing club. Also, the scool rules explicitly say that weapons are not allowed on school grounds except: in a student's own dorm; in a class, club, or activity specifically involving weapon handling; or with permission of a faculty member.

why do you think she got into trouble, also im doing pretty good. its funny because if the take it away from her she always gets it back. also put her into blacksmithing club

 

[Daft Sikes]

Okay, about psychics.
Is it based on entirely on one's willpower, or is it like magic, where you have to manipulate energy?

Psychics natural abilities are merely a mind to mind phenomenon, so no. However, being a much rarer trait it is much less studied or understood. Will power is probably the most important thing (particularly for effecting other people), but being highly focused and disciplined is also important (it's also how even a non psychic can resist a psychic's powers).

Alright, just checking, because sometimes things like telekinesis and clairvoyance tend to get lumped into the magic category.

 

[VaudevillianVeteran]

[Are there remaining spots open for this? Can get a sheet tonight up tonight if there are openings.]

Jump on board. The more the merrier.

Ah great, thanks. I'm writing my sheet now but I'm having some trouble thinking up a educational focus. -.-

 

[Fishtie]

Sorry, I saw you post that you had all the people you needed to get started, and assumed there would be some limit. If there's not, well that's awesome then!

It's not exactly A.I., it's more like John's machines are naturally alive. So, it you mean A.I. in the sense that it's intelligent without having an organic body, then yes, I suppose so. I see it as acting more like a pet than anything else.

The battle-bot does come with a remote that allows John to control it, of course.

No problem, welcome aboard.

So it's a bit of an anti-entropic engine. That's fine. Maybe some kind of autocatalytic or Brownian ratchet...

Anyways! If you wouldn't mind, a quick list of the bot's weapons would be nice too.

why do you think she got into trouble, also im doing pretty good. its funny because if the take it away from her she always gets it back. also put her into blacksmithing club

Sure sure. Just do me a favor and keep the instability reasonable. Someone who's a danger to themselves and others wont necessarily be tolerated.

Ah great, thanks. I'm writing my sheet now but I'm having some trouble thinking up a educational focus. -.-

Well if you have a rough idea then we could always help you refine it.

 

[mcpop9]

why do you think she got into trouble, also im doing pretty good. its funny because if the take it away from her she always gets it back. also put her into blacksmithing club

Sure sure. Just do me a favor and keep the instability reasonable. Someone who's a danger to themselves and others wont necessarily be tolerated.

i'll keep it to simple mental breakdown moments and snapping on rare occasion.

 

[VaudevillianVeteran]

Spoiler: Dan Fortesque

Name: Daniella 'Dan' Michelle Fortesque.

Gender: Female.

Year: Junior.

Educational Focus: Was at first doing Science with a Chemestry focus but was removed from this class, taking up focus on Science with a Psychology focus.

Extracurricular Activities: Archery, Violin, several Fighting Clubs, Chemestry Club (Though she has had several suspensions from this particular club...), Parkour (Though this was discouraged because of how clumsy and 'over-zealous' she is), fencing and has been part of the riflery club (Specializing in sniping) since Freshman year.

Appearance: Dan is 5ft, 6 but is 5ft 8 in her favourite combat boots. She's very pale with short blonde (almost white) hair, razored at the back but longer at the front. She has deep green eyes and most of her facial features inherited from her mother. She's very lightly muscled and fit due to her lifestyle choices but it doesn't make her intimidating. She wears reading glasses but is probably seen wearing them only during violin due to her hatred of them.

Her usual casual outfit is a slighty baggy army green jacket with the hood up when she has music plugged in, black shirt/ tank top with varying designs and black combat pants or something similar to allow free movement and hates to feel restricted. Her shoes are almost always these converse [http://thumbnail.image.rakuten.co.jp/@0_mall/auc-highvery/cabinet/soldout3/0020499_1.jpg] or her black Doc Matrin combat boots. When it's sunny, she is rarely seen without her aviators.
Dan wears her uniform with varying ties and is regularly told to smarten herself up.

Personality: Dan is eccentric. Often thinking differently from others, having trouble keeping still and more focused on having fun than actually doing work, Thenardier's is not the place for her. Not to say that she's stupid, she understands perfectly and is actually very quick-witted, she just would rather be free from the cage of the classroom (Though ironically, one of the things she hasn't got in trouble for is skipping class) and most of the time, she doesn't mean to cause trouble. When she puts her mind to it, she is a fixated and studious person. She loves her extracurriculars, but also finds solace in being alone and indulging in videogames, comics and whatever takes her fancy.
She much prefers taking on an androgynous look just because it suits her. Although she has been in trouble many, many times, she isn't neccesarily a bad kid and is usually friendly to all students and teachers, although some are wary of her and she doesn't have many, if any, friends (Let's just say that Mr. Gregor's recent bad moods and other things haven't helped her reputation much). Fun Fact: She also went through a mild firebug phase that caused her to have a fixation with explosions and still knows much about explosives- This was also the reason why she was removed from her chemestry class.

Bio: Dan is the only child to English aristocrats, Christopher and Rebecca Fortesque. She grew up in Surrey and lived in a happy, environment in a secluded manor house, spending most of her days climbing trees, playing with her chemestry set and God knows what else. Her mother taught her violin and archery, both that she fell in love with. When Dan was 8, Rebecca passed away in an accident with Dan present and a few years or so later, Christopher remarried. Dan didn't get along with the new woman and she started to act up and embrace her free-spirtedness (another thing that she'd inherited from her mother) making life at home difficult. Christopher disliking the tensions between his new wife and his daughter, along with being unable to understand her, sent her abroad to live with his brother-in-law and to send her to Thenardier's Boarding School For The Extraordinarily Normal. Dan enjoying the escape from home and the company of her uncle, wished she didn't have to go to the boarding school, but following a promise she made to her father before leaving, she plans to graduate. She's very broken up about her family life and has trouble coming to terms with things and thinking about the future, feeling like she's been pigeon-holed into a life she doesn't want and her self-esteem is very low- that she's ultimately a disappointment to everyone. Although appearing tough and carefree, she's quite emotionally drained. She also has feelings of paranoia and like she's being watched but often shakes it off.

Indiscretion: Follwing a strew of simple violations ranging from gum-chewing to dress code violations, the straw that broke the camel's back was when in a momentary lapse of judgement, she decided to put her newest chemical abominatinon of a firecracker, 'The B.F.B' in Mr. Gregor's office as a joke, but when he walked in on her about to light the fuse.

Items: Many things that Dan takes with her when she escapes curfew are in this bag- A flashlight, her Ipod, her handheld game, A case of her high grade B.F.B's along with various other bombs that look like fire crackerts (hidden in the back of her bag), a lighter, a switch-blade (though she would never use this unless in danger). She also has her wallet containing money, several photos of family and friends back home in England.

Any revisions, please let me know!

 

[Vesuvius Hetlan]

When are we going to get started? I'm just curious.

 

[Daft Sikes]

When are we going to get started? I'm just curious.

He said maybe today. I'm guessing it's gonna happen sometime in the late afternoon. I hope.

 

[Vesuvius Hetlan]

When are we going to get started? I'm just curious.

He said maybe today. I'm guessing it's gonna happen sometime in the late afternoon. I hope.

S'what I thought... But I'd still like ta know.

 

[Pappytech]

*snip*

Weapon list, let's see...

A couple of pincer claws, buzz-saw arm, a scrap metal Gatling gun, and a flamethrower. Or is that too overpowered?

 

[Daft Sikes]

When are we going to get started? I'm just curious.

He said maybe today. I'm guessing it's gonna happen sometime in the late afternoon. I hope.

S'what I thought... But I'd still like ta know.

Eh, we'll find out later. Though I doubt that we'll do it today.

 

[Vesuvius Hetlan]

When are we going to get started? I'm just curious.

He said maybe today. I'm guessing it's gonna happen sometime in the late afternoon. I hope.

S'what I thought... But I'd still like ta know.

Eh, we'll find out later. Though I doubt that we'll do it today.

Tch.

 

[Daft Sikes]

When are we going to get started? I'm just curious.

He said maybe today. I'm guessing it's gonna happen sometime in the late afternoon. I hope.

S'what I thought... But I'd still like ta know.

Eh, we'll find out later. Though I doubt that we'll do it today.

Tch.

You practicing for your role?