Topic: The Institute of Arcane Principle -- OOC Folder

Arkon Daraul · Date: 2010-01-11 01:40 EST

Essentially what we are looking for is young wizards, witches, warlocks, sorcerers and everything in between to come and RP out the evolution of their power. I'm sure that there are characters out there that just haven't STUCK and this is because, while they were supposed to be some sort of spell caster, there really wasn't an environment to bounce such a character off of. Thus the conception of the Institute.

Arkon Daraul has located an area south of the Southern Glen that is the overgrown remnants of an ancient kingdom renowned for its arcane library and wants to excavate these lands in search of whatever treasures lie within. The exact item that he is looking for won't be unveiled until further on down the SL, once the story is established, but that doesn't mean that there won't be plenty to find/discover/unearth in the meanwhile.

The reason behind it all is actually just a purposeful backdrop for the real story; the interaction and evolution of the characters involved. Arkon is also secretly looking to assemble a team of young wizards who will carry out his more devious plots without notice.

Consider it an amalgam of Slytherin and Grey's Anatomy.

With enough involvement, the concept will be centered around smaller, group-based SLs that will help grow your character individually as well as establish their spell-casting ability. This ongoing SL is not slated toward any certain type of character, and can be beneficial RP to any magic user. If your character is an almighty warlock they might not have as much fun as if your fledgling sorcerer is trying to make a name for themselves, but that isn't to say that we can't work around certain plots to involve the almighty warlock as well!

We are always looking for new creative minds to come and join in on the fun, so if this sounds enjoyable please drop Arkon Daraul a PM and we'll get you set up.

Thanks, and see you soon.

Arkon Daraul · Date: 2010-01-21 09:33 EST

The Rules are simple. Everyone must attend. This challenge is to ignite interaction with the plethora of dragons that are roaming around Rhydin. It doesn't have to be a direct assault on them, though it can be if so desired. I would either like a detailed log and/or something written in story format. The Winner will be based on content and creativity. The wording sites the winner being the one who retrieves the bone the quickest, but this is for IC purpose only. The Winner will actually be based on creative substance. Good luck and have some fun with it!

Natolii · Date: 2010-01-30 15:24 EST

Okay, folks.

Arkon came up with the idea that the students participate in the Duel of Magic, not realizing he has a certified (Should be certifiable) Caller in all three sports...

All Students Need to Clone their accounts onto:

http://www.ringsofhonor.org/index.php

From there it is advisable that you click on the "Duel of Magic" button and review the first two links, "Game Guide" and "Rules of Rank."

Sunday Night will be the first live session on RoH starting at 9pm EST. Tonight I will be holding basic training and calling practice matches.

If anyone feels comfortable, There is a All Rank Tournament on Wednesday that is open to all. Angelica is already signed up for it and if you just want to come around and cheer, feel free.

This training is really open to anyone interested. Again, I am a certified caller in all three sports with tournaments and challenges under my belt.

Also a SL opportunity was presented to me by the DoM Coordinator, Topaz.

The Announcement will be cross-posted in RoH.

Arkon Daraul · Date: 2010-02-02 19:23 EST

Hey guys, I was only able to stop by for a little bit during your training for the Mage duels and thought that everything looked great. Thank you to everyone who was able to come and participate.

Also, I was made aware that several of the students of the Institute were able to jump on and actually participate in the duels the following night. That is awesome, guys. Keep up the great work.

Don't forget that today is the last day to register for the All Rank Tournament. I would like to have as much participation in that as possible.

There is a two match a week requirement, and please feel free to post about it, or at least leave the name of the person you dueled and if you won or lost. It doesn't matter, but I'm sure we'd all like to know how the school is doing over all.

Thanks a lot, and keep up the great work!!

Celeth Vindra · Date: 2010-03-20 02:45 EST

I'm wanting to do Celeth's class sometime this week if possible, so could everyone interested post times and dates you'll be available?

This won't be a campaign type thing, so to speak - I plan on it being very interactive. This won't be three hours of Celeth 'lecturing'.

I don't want to completely spill the beans, though, so I won't go into too much detail.

Also, should I start an OOC thread with a poll to get a better idea of days people would be able to play this? Any ideas on organization would be greatly appreciated.

EDIT: One more thing. Pretty much all shapeshiters (unless they're true changelings or something like that, and you'd not need this class in that case) have a form or two they develop a particular affinity with. This is usually something that in some way matches aspects of their personality.

For example, as most of you have noticed from playing with him, Celeth's are the dire frostwolf and the ocelot.

Put some thought into what your character's affinities will be, this will be one of the major plot points of the class, and there is a lot of character development potential there.

(Hell, Celeth may even give some insight into why his affinities are what they are.... :) )

Artemus Kurgen · Date: 2010-06-13 15:45 EST

Hello. Wasn't sure where to post this, so here goes.

With Arcanum Academy holding lectures throughout the summer I want to extend an invitation to the players in your group to partake. If any are interested feel free to PM me. The list of lectures in the Playables post isn't all that will take place, just a list of the more noted ones.

I look forward to hearing from all of you.

Art-mun.

Satariel Shah · Date: 2010-06-22 15:09 EST

Thank you for the invite! I apologize for overlooking this post somehow. This is the sort of inclusive storyline roleplaying that we encourage!

Please look for something in-character and via your PM box soon.

Sat's Mun

The I.A.P. Superintendent · Date: 2010-10-30 12:33 EST

IAP Insignia Badges have been given to all active Students and Faculty of the Institute. These Insignia are imbued with arcana that allow admittance beyond the magical barriers that guard the school. Without them, entering the Institute and remaining within it takes a great deal of abjuration magic and focus. Check your inventory.

Esteban Velasquez · Date: 2010-11-09 09:34 EST

Any room for a possible potential bard in the mix?

Natolii · Date: 2010-11-09 09:42 EST

The potential for mischief... As a teacher or a student, Esteban?

You got the wheels turning, especially with the way Bardic Gifts and spell singing can be applied here.

Esteban Velasquez · Date: 2010-11-09 14:42 EST

As a student, of course. While I imagine the staff gets into all sorts of interesting predicaments, the student body is generally much more prone to that sort of behavior.

::wink.::

Satariel Shah · Date: 2010-11-11 01:43 EST

Welcome!

Love the introductory letter. I'm excited about the prospects.

FYI:

New Roommate Assignments (to be handled IC shortly and Adjustments to Class Roster to reflect these changes pending):

Kish and Akemi
Xera and Esteban
Vliss and Damien

Arkon Daraul · Date: 2010-11-12 12:02 EST

The Helping Hand

The IC -

Arkon has decided that the best way to help cultural relations with the city is to have the students of the Institute visit orphanages around Rhy'din and spend a few hours every week teaching young children just the beginning workings of magic. Nothing more than cantrips. How to change the color of your eyes, or make the broom sweep the floor by itself. Nothing real intense, but enough so that they feel like the visits are valuable. At the end of each session children are given a small pin that resembles the IAP Insignia Badge and sent upon their way. The reason for this is to track who has already been given lessons so that there is no doubling up. The Institute wants to make sure that all of the orphans get an equal opportunity to be taught the wonderment of magic. Students would be instructed to evaluate their transient pupils, and if any show real potential with their spell craft to let one of the administrators know. Perhaps a scholarship could be managed, as well as a reward for the student who recommended them.

The OOC -

This is, in fact, a way for Arkon to harvest potential wizards from the city while under the guise of a concerned samaritan. The badges are actually imbued with small portions of magic that make them easy to track for those in tune with the casting. Students would only be made aware of the cultural relations aspect of this procedure.

What I want from you -

Show me what your student is doing to progress these visits. Whether they are fully behind it and see it as a way to amplify the school's reputation, or irritated that they have to waste time with a bunch of orphans - or something in between. Feel free to create orphans or orphanage faculty, or to interact with pre-established Orphans and Orphanage Faculty in Rhy'din (Interaction with other players is always encouraged and welcomed) and please don't hesitate to use the NPCs provided here. Everyone has done such a great job in DORM LIFE that I am excited to see how your characters respond to this sort of challenge.

Please feel free to post your character's interactions and involvement in the SL folder here .

Arkon Daraul · Date: 2010-11-20 12:50 EST

Great Job last night to everyone who attended the Dorm party. Please feel free to post any follow up events that occurred afterward. There were several intriguing events that could have resulted in a number of different outcomes.

Also, Arkon is gearing up to begin an excavation challenge, but before I do that I'd like to get a little more interaction in the Helping Hand SL as, down the line, it will play a significant part. It doesn't have to be anything real important or earth-shattering (or long)...just something to show your student participated.

Again, great job last night!!

Quillyan Daewen · Date: 2010-11-20 14:38 EST

Posting mobile from inopportune location - have lovely follow-up. Will attempt tonight. :)

Angelica Rose · Date: 2010-11-21 13:15 EST

I know, I've gotta do thing a bit differently.

With Carowyn, it is governed by a Council of mages, so magically it is very strong and less in flux like Rhydin.

I discussed a few things with another player of the Carowyn SL and this was borne from that idea.

;)

And while Ilyona is being used as an NPC here, she is very much a PC.

Quillyan Daewen · Date: 2010-11-26 20:05 EST

Gate Crashers SL: Times like these, I wish these forums had a "like" button.

The I.A.P. Superintendent · Date: 2010-11-29 18:26 EST

All IAP Uniform Items have been handed out. Please check your inventory and let me know if there are any problems.

If I have missed you please let me know ASAP so I can get you taken care of.

GAME ON!!

Vliss Arcanum · Date: 2010-12-20 19:34 EST

I hope my response fits in well with the description of the lands.

Lovin it!

Quillyan Daewen · Date: 2010-12-21 21:43 EST

Fun Fact A: When I walked into the English Dept. office today, I ran into a couple of colleagues having a debate over the proper pronunciation of Charon's name ("ch" sound or "k" sound?). He also, incidentally, made it into the final I'm giving tomorrow, due to his appearance in The Inferno, Canto 3.

Fun Fact B: An IAP wardrobe thread would be hilariously redundant.

The I.A.P. Superintendent · Date: 2010-12-22 17:28 EST

Check your Private Mailboxes.

Satariel Shah · Date: 2010-12-24 16:01 EST

HowlingMoon I've been incredibly impressed by your use of the NPCs and your interaction with the students!

And I love the impromptu study session at the Teas N Tomes!

Fantastic Stuff!

Arkon Daraul · Date: 2010-12-24 17:22 EST

I hope my response fits in well with the description of the lands.

Lovin it!

Amazingly accurate and very creative. I really enjoyed reading Vliss' reaction. Bravo, bella.

Fun Fact A: When I walked into the English Dept. office today, I ran into a couple of colleagues having a debate over the proper pronunciation of Charon's name ("ch" sound or "k" sound?). He also, incidentally, made it into the final I'm giving tomorrow, due to his appearance in The Inferno, Canto 3.

Fun Fact B: An IAP wardrobe thread would be hilariously redundant.

Fun Fact A: I've always pronounced it with the 'Ch' sound. Not sure which is actually correct, but since childhood I've always said it that way.

Fun Fact B: I don't know what would make it more hilarious - the irony or the redundancy.

HowlingMoon I've been incredibly impressed by your use of the NPCs and your interaction with the students!

I agree, and encourage everyone to do the same. Howlingmoon and Quillyan do a great job of using the NPCs to enrich the setting and I want everyone to feel comfortable doing the same. Remember, don't be afraid of portraying them wrong. They are NPCs. They are what you want them to be.

Oh, and finally, a quick apology to Mystriana. I jumped the gun in my response to the Team Omicron SL and thought that everyone was in. Please feel free to jump back in whenever you are ready. I'll make sure to be more observant in the future. ::darkly sheepish::

Keep up the great work everyone and Happy Holidays!!!

Damien Tanner · Date: 2010-12-27 09:31 EST

Was Awesome Vliss... ;)

I gots an idea.

Since it came up in RP, Damien is going to be doing a study session. So Far HowlingMoon and Revnant are on board for it. I figure Vliss would be in on it, if not more than welcome to join in.

;)

Anyone else that can give a hand would be awesome. Gonna do it separate from the Dorm thread.

Damien Tanner · Date: 2011-01-03 06:53 EST

Okay, Responses are up for Omnicron and Omega. And Mystri is far from left out ;)

Today starts my opening shifts at work. ;)So instead of going in for 10am I'm going in for 8...

The Headmistress is very active too if you want to jump in.

Xera · Date: 2011-01-03 13:42 EST

::Jumps Myraddin for hiding her posts and tangles him up in bubblewrap and rolls him down a hill::

I posted! I posted! I promise!

Arkon Daraul · Date: 2011-01-03 13:43 EST

I just wanted to drop by and tell everyone how enjoyable reading Dorm Life has been over the last few weeks. Keep up the great work!!!

It is so good to see everyone interweaving their SLs together. It seems Jolie made for the perfect catalyst for such incredible creativity.

So much fun.

Bravo!!!

Satariel Shah · Date: 2011-01-05 11:11 EST

Damien I love the uniform pic! Awesome stuff!

Mercedes let's see your response in the Excavation Challenge thread so we can get moving, yea?

And Arkon, I think we need a thread for Application Letters and then we can move all the ones we've gotten so far into it, yea? You're so much better at that mod stuff than me....

And I'm just going to second everything Arkon said! I go back to work in a week and a half and I hope to keep the ball rolling! It's been hella fun!

Arkon Daraul · Date: 2011-01-05 13:23 EST

I will see about splitting up those letters and putting them all in the same thread. Great Idea!!

Also, I wanted to mention something. As just a reminder, the Dorm Life thread is a completely OPEN setting where interaction - especially unprepared - is encouraged.

If you have a set SL or scene please feel free to create another thread with the following format:

The IAP - New Thread Title.

There were a few questions asked OOC about involvement in some of the things going on in Dorm Life and I wanted to assure everyone that there would be no chance of stepping on toes.

A perfect example of this is the Akuma Taijiya thread. It started between Brais and Ozalynne in Dorm Life and then evolved into its own stand alone SL.

Keep up the great work gang.

A~

Quillyan Daewen · Date: 2011-01-05 21:42 EST

I go back to work in a week and a half and I hope to keep the ball rolling!

First day of classes, for me, was today. I'd recommend not going back, if you can help it. They just stare at you like they want you to talk to them, then they ask some stupid questions, and then they try to hug you.

It's awkward.

But yes! Dorm Life thread has been full of awesome! I love all the conflict!

Xera · Date: 2011-01-06 14:31 EST

Just realized while having a 'conversation' with Quilly-mun:

Do you realize the irony of having a character who looks like Enrique Iglesias rescuing one who looks like Avril Lavigne?

Mwahahahahahahahahahaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!

You can be my hero babyyyyyyyyyyyy! I can kiss away your pain! I'll stand by you forever! You. Take. My Breath Awayyyyyyyyyy.

Vliss Arcanum · Date: 2011-01-09 14:37 EST

Check your inventories!

If you attended the latest impromptu party you'll have a gift!

Albion Sepherock · Date: 2011-01-09 15:15 EST

What a great scene between Quillyan and Vesper. So creepy and yet so.....very creepy.

::Chest bump with Vliss::

Thanks for the gift!!! Have another one soon, I want my inventory full!!!

Natolii · Date: 2011-01-09 18:44 EST

Bah...

Just cause I'm in a mood to stir the Pot a bit...

Go Pats!!

Dark Princess · Date: 2011-01-09 19:55 EST

I like Jacksonville jaguars.

Natolii · Date: 2011-01-09 21:00 EST

http://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/SRD:Spells

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_of_Dungeons_%26 _Dragons

Quillyan Daewen · Date: 2011-01-09 22:10 EST

What a great scene between Quillyan and Vesper. So creepy and yet so.....very creepy.

Thank you! The REALLY good parts are all Vesper.

Informal poll:

What is worse, having a bunch of typos in your post, or having "edited 320 times" at the bottom?

Because I could totally English nerd out.

Natolii · Date: 2011-01-09 22:17 EST

::Whistles innocent, hiding Word.::

Dark Princess · Date: 2011-01-10 01:40 EST

wow.....spells. thanks, Nat.... You are a life saver.

Natolii · Date: 2011-01-11 19:12 EST

Hey Blizzard, who told you you could visit me tomorrow?

:razz:

Region Prepares for Whopper of Snowstorm.

Blizzard Vaughn · Date: 2011-01-11 20:09 EST

I figured I would just drop in for a little visit! See ya soon!!!

Esteban Velasquez · Date: 2011-01-16 23:56 EST

I think this little ditty here should be the Bard's next "project".

Jamie Foxx
"Unpredictable"
(feat. Ludacris)

Yeah ladies I know you tired of the same old thing,
Things have become so mundane
I mean your bedroom is just so cold, so cold but I'm here to tell you
I got a strategy we bout to heat it up (O I like that)

Girl get comfortable we bout to do something you neva done before
Baby not the usual tonight we gettin unpredictable
So tryyy to roll with it baby... baby
I?m a make you feel like you neva felt,
Girl all because you let me get unpredictable

Baby 1 plus 1 ain't 2 when you wit me
'C' ain't after 'A' and 'B' when you wit me
It don't make sense right now but it will
Later on when you see how I make you feel
Regular ain't in my vocabulary
When it comes to love makin neither is missionary
Positions girl, pick one, better yet some
Never mind that we tryin all the fun

Girl get comfortable we bout to do something you neva done before (Yeahhh)
Baby not the usual tonight we gettin unpredictable
So tryyy to roll with it baby (baby)
I?m a make you feel like you neva felt,
Girl all because you let me get unpredictable

I know you're use to dinner and a movie
Why not be my dinner, while makin a movie
Do you get it get it
Do you got it got it
Good good good
Girl I knew you would
See what I got oveeer a lot of fellas is that I'm more Creeeative
And soon you will see what I mean, what I mean Sooo

Girl get comfortable we bout to do something you neva done beforeeee
Baby not the usual tonight we gettin unpredictable
So tryyy to roll with it baby (baby)
I?m a make you feel like you neva felt,
Girl all because you let me get unpredictable

All Aboard!
The spontaneous express
Never the less always the more
From the pool table to the kitchen floor
Next stops the G spot... LUDA! hahaha

Let me put a little bit of excite-ment
Up in yo lifestyle
You gotta know that times of the essence
I'm talkin right now
I can get, get rid of that headache
What you doin tonight
Some say that sex is overrated, but they just ain?t doin it right
I keeps it interestin baby just take them clothes off
I'll be yo Tylenol just take me till you doze off
Wake you up in the middle of the night and take you to another world
You'll wake up in the mornin feelin like another giiirl

Girl get comfortable we bout to do something you neva done before (done before)
Baby not the usual tonight we gettin unpredictable
So tryyy... So tryyy to roll with it baby (baby)
I?m a make you feel like you neva felt,
Girl all because you let me get unpredictable

Quillyan Daewen · Date: 2011-01-17 20:29 EST

I'll be yo Tylenol just take me till you doze off

Just when I think that Ludacris has used EVERY POSSIBLE sexual metaphor...

Angelica Rose · Date: 2011-01-19 17:36 EST

Oh Uziya, You are need in Team Omega...

Satariel Shah · Date: 2011-01-21 11:24 EST

A few items:

A) Cleaning House. I know I'm silly about this but I like to have a streamlined forum. A new thread has been created for Acceptance Letters. For all of you who have written Acceptance Letters (Quill, Esteban, etc) if you could copy your original post in that thread I'd totally appreciate it. My Organizational OCD is Going Bonkers.

B) For those of you who have discussed with me the possibility of having your character involved in the IAP please please submit your acceptance letters soon (this goes for those of you thinking about it who haven't done it yet) I plan on having the Deaconess review them today or tomorrow and would love to get room assignations done. This is done for IC motivations from the Dark Mistress of Shades and Shards and I enjoy making matches that I think will inspire roleplay. So get those in!

C) For those of you waiting on me to 'review' your acceptance letters thank you for your patience I've been swamped! I promise it will be done this weekend.

Thank you!

Quillyan Daewen · Date: 2011-01-21 23:24 EST

Done and done!

While we're at it, I have a couple of questions, which I might as well ask publicly, just in case anyone else shares my curiosities --

Where's the best place to put IC responses to the absolutely awesome Mysteries/Gossip? Dorm Life?

Also, is NPC creation completely open - is there any sort of review for that, or can anyone throw an NPC up in the class roster?

BTW...you guys rock. :smile:

Arkon Daraul · Date: 2011-01-23 12:10 EST

Glad to see the boards are back up. We were pretty much down all day here and I was worried that when I woke up this morning I would not be able to access them. Huzzah.

Quillyan: Yes, IC responses to the Mystries would probably be best suited for Dorm Life. Considering that is the format we use to keep the meat of the story telling in and around the school public, I think that would be the best place.

And to answer your second question, YES!!! By all means, please feel free to add your NPCs and creations to the school. Just remember that by creating NPCs you are giving permission for others to use them however they see fit.

Everyone has done such a great job with Sartha, the Mistmarks, Jolie, Cadence, and now the Infirmary director(Can't remember her name) as well as all of the other NPCs. I look forward to seeing more.

The school is really starting to be a focal point of RP on this site, and I think that is a direct reflection of the players that are involved in it. I find myself anxious to see "what's next" every time I sign on and I've been told first hand by numerous players who aren't even involved in the Institute that they log on looking forward to reading our stuff.

I'm excited and impressed with everything and has occurred and want to encourage you to keep up the great work people!!

A~

Arkon Daraul · Date: 2011-01-23 12:15 EST

One more thing.

I'd like to take a moment and thank Sat mun for taking on the Administration duties of the Institute. Don't think that you're awesomeness isn't noticed and appreciated by everyone.

::Dark, sinister Shaitan hug.::

You, my dear, are without a doubt the best.

Esteban Velasquez · Date: 2011-01-29 18:04 EST

Well. I've found a little ditty for our resident firebrand, not coincidentally performed by her "look-alike". Seems to fit the current mood, wouldn't you agree?

What The Hell lyrics

You say that I'm messing with your head (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
All 'cause I was making out with your friend (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Love hurts whether it's right or wrong (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
I can't stop 'cause I'm having too much fun (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)

You're on your knees
Begging please
Stay with me
But honestly
I just need to be a little crazy

All my life I've been good but now, I'm thinking what the hell
All I want is to mess around and I don't really care about
If you love me, if you hate me, you can't save me, baby, baby
All my life I've been good but now, whoa, what the hell

What... what... what... What the hell?

So what if I go out on a million dates (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
You never call or listen to me anyway (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
I rather rage than sit around and wait all day (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Don't get me wrong. I just need some time to play-ay (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)

You're on your knees
Begging please
Stay with me
But honestly
I just need to be a little crazy

All my life I've been good but now, I'm thinking what the hell
All I want is to mess around and I don't really care about
If you love me, if you hate me
You can save me, baby, baby
All my life I've been good but now, whoa, what the hell

La la la la la la la la... Woah... Woah...
La la la la la la la la... Woah... Woah...

You say that I'm messing with your head
Boy, I like messing in your bed
Yeah, I am messing with your head
When I'm messing with you in bed

All my life I've been good but now, I'm thinking what the hell (what the hell)
All I want is to mess around and I don't really care about (I don't care about)
All my life I've been good but now, I'm thinking what the hell
All I want is to mess around and I don't really care about. (if you love me)
If you love me (no), if you hate me (no)
You can save me, baby, baby (if you love me)
All my life I've been good but now, whoa, what the hell

La la, La la la la la la, La la, La la la la la la la

Mystriana DeSabre · Date: 2011-01-29 19:35 EST

I want to roll Brais' player up in a big ball of sugar coated chocolate and just eat him.

Awesome, so much fun reading back over the log and I finally just had to go with posting the scene pretty much in its entirety.

You inspire me.

Vliss Arcanum · Date: 2011-01-30 11:38 EST

Love the new NPCs QuillyDilly! Can't wait to use them in my writing!

Thank you for the RPz Damienz!

And to those who continue to inspire and increase creativity I say "hats off!" except I don't generally wear hats. But if I did I would totally be doffing one.

Damien Tanner · Date: 2011-01-30 11:46 EST

Yanno, We've gotta do a meet the family.

:twisted:

Natolii · Date: 2011-02-01 06:12 EST

Anyone else tired of this snow?

Ugh

Ivinia Delirian · Date: 2011-02-01 13:07 EST

Snowwwwwwwww.

Hey Mercedes, I skipped you in the rotation. My bad. But you're up so throw in your response!

Ilyona · Date: 2011-02-01 18:58 EST

What to do, what to do...

Angel or Ilyona or Damien... dun know.

Angelica Rose · Date: 2011-02-11 10:25 EST

Slight change in plans for today. Going in for a few hours OT, be back after 5pm est.

Ashriel Iameth · Date: 2011-02-12 11:10 EST

Angelica, I have to tell you that the picture of Damien is pretty awesome. It's easy to see why so many of the students find comfort in his lap.

:lol:

Also, because you've switched domains the pictures you have for Angelica and Damien on in the class roster are no longer viewable. Just a heads up.

Arkon Daraul · Date: 2011-02-12 14:52 EST

Please check your inventory. I may have doubled up on IAP insignia's to newer students. If you wouldn't mind, please just donate them back to me and I will see them given to the appropriate character.

Thank you.

Angelica Rose · Date: 2011-02-12 15:23 EST

Yeah, not so much switching domains, just trying to renew the one I had. Of course, these people are unreachable on Saturday...

Going to move things over to Deviant.

Edit to add: Actually Ash, that's not a bad idea. Going to switch things over now

Natolii · Date: 2011-02-12 16:38 EST

Disclaimer: No vampires have been or will be maim, folded or spindled in the process of the posting.

::evil grin::

There was ways to punish without too much lasting harm. I do have to thank Laurell K Hamilton for the idea ;)

Oh and Brais, when you get a moment, I still would like to touch base IC.

Brais Galician · Date: 2011-02-13 12:29 EST

Sure thing. I haven't forgotten about the post where Natolii summons Brais to her to chamber. I'll try to get something up soon!

Sorry about the wait!

Damien Tanner · Date: 2011-02-13 13:18 EST

Oh Vliss!

Couldn't picture her in modern clothing, though that is an option.

http://174.120.18.186/~mihaela2/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/Vliss.jpg

Damien Tanner · Date: 2011-02-15 21:58 EST

Man you guys missed it. IAP is on the board...

DUEL Lily:((FT/WB; Damien Tanner .def. Yina, 5.0 - 1.5 in 7))

Arkon Daraul · Date: 2011-02-20 12:00 EST

I'd like to make a slight alteration to the way student rank appears in profiles and in the class roster. We've had them done by year and title and I would like to get rid of the year. While originally we thought the idea was sound, I don't think that advancement through the ranks of the Institute is based on years of study but actual achievement. I think this will make those titles such as Mage and Sorcerer more meaningful if there is no length of tenure associated with them. For some students it may take three years to become a mage and for others it may take ten.

I think this will add depth to the school and give a better chance to RP your character if you like to play them as advanced, on target, or a little lacking.

So, with that said, if you would please modify your ranks in your profiles by removing the YEAR I would be much obliged.
Well done and carry on!

Natolii · Date: 2011-02-23 20:28 EST

Hmm, hate to be impatient.

I'm willing to vapor the NPCs but I don't want to do that with a PC.

Vliss Arcanum · Date: 2011-02-23 22:35 EST

Yea schedules have sucked for most this month. Hope things smooth out soon (I know I need it).

Vaporing PCs is never a good idea, unless express permission is given and even then a tricky thing to get right.

Speaking of PCs, however, is anyone interested in playing a created character? I've got one I'm not too happy with that I hate to see go away but am thinking of either A) making her an NPC or B) giving her to someone who wants to run her.

PM me for details.

Ozalynne · Date: 2011-02-27 13:16 EST

yAY!

Arkon Daraul · Date: 2011-02-27 13:45 EST

I'm very excited about getting the Institute moved into its own folder. Probably a bit overdue.

Let the good times roll.

Xera · Date: 2011-02-27 18:52 EST

Happy happy Board Board!

Quillyan Daewen · Date: 2011-02-27 21:01 EST

NICE MOVE! Literally AND figuratively!

Damien Tanner · Date: 2011-03-04 06:11 EST

Gonna be working OT today.

I'm of the mind if I'm gonna be on my backside in front of a computer, I might as well earn a little money.

Angelica Rose · Date: 2011-03-06 10:59 EST

Hmm, what to do, what to do.

:twisted:

Satariel Shah · Date: 2011-03-06 17:44 EST

Team Omicron tonight.

Maybe another if you're all available?

Yay for the Gate Crashers!!

Damien Tanner · Date: 2011-03-06 17:50 EST

Let know once Omicron is done... I think I can tap Mercedes on AIM

Quillyan Daewen · Date: 2011-03-06 18:34 EST

I should be around and available 8ish (eastern). :)

Tiatari · Date: 2011-03-06 21:21 EST

In! In! In!

Angelica Rose · Date: 2011-03-06 21:40 EST

Touching base with Mercedes now ;)

Damien Tanner · Date: 2011-03-07 06:34 EST

Had fun last night.

My favorite line?

Blizzard: "You've got to work on the taste of your little booster shakes there. They work great, but taste like this guy's asshole."

Yeah, I was thinking the same as Quilly there.

:twisted:

And Omega should be a go for Wednesday.

Arkon Daraul · Date: 2011-03-07 07:18 EST

I agree. Wrapping this up has been a blast. Everyone is doing so well. There are times when something like this can be very hard to play, especially in a freeform environment, based on the fact that people are so protective of their characters that normally they don't want to see tragedy befall them.

This isn't supposed to be easy. It is supposed to be dangerous. Life-threateningly so. It's what makes the outcome hold weight.

There were times last night when I could feel the struggle and the pain.

Blizzard Xera and Angelica played having their soul's sucked out by the Nycaloth so well.

Myraddin with the wound to the back of his leg.

Vliss' sorrow at the barren earth trying to lure her in.

Mystri's initial frustration with the Handmaiden.

Quillyan's paranoia and then her paralysis.

Tiatari's madness from using the black magic.

All of this was fun to read and play off of, mostly due to the acknowledgement of what they fought. Any of you could have just acted immune to the outcome to ensure that your characters came out unscathed, and in the end you all seemed more than willing to endure whatever hardship came in order to achieve success.

As Proximo would say - Gladiators, I salute you!

Great job, gang.

Damien Tanner · Date: 2011-03-07 19:17 EST

Just like with Vesper's challenge, there has to be consequences. Angel is going to have some long term stuff because she is 1/2 human.

Neither Twin is indestructible. Harder than normal to hurt, but definitely not indestructible. Angel is more the brawler than her brother too, so this should be interesting Weds .

Esteban Velasquez · Date: 2011-03-09 12:39 EST

And so, let's add two more to the "rivalry".

Esteban Velasquez .def. Rachael Wynter, 5.0 - 1.0 in 7 (M)

Mystriana DeSabre .def. Rachael Wynter, 5.5-4.5 in 15

Damien Tanner · Date: 2011-03-09 20:11 EST

::bounces waiting::

You know what makes those wins awesome?

Rachael is the Keeper of the Tower of Air.

Angelica Rose · Date: 2011-03-09 22:21 EST

Gonna have to call it a night soon. Got work in the morning East Coast time.

This is my weekend off and I'm going to be available. I'm also available after 6pm est the rest of the week.

Angelica Rose · Date: 2011-03-11 20:50 EST

I'm around if anyone wants to RP.

Please...

Angelica Rose · Date: 2011-03-12 09:30 EST

Blizz, Cadence, Saphira.

Thank you for last night, both Luse and I have fun.

Arkon Daraul · Date: 2011-03-12 13:04 EST

I'm sorry last week didn't work out for finishing up the Gate Crashers SL and thank you guys for being patient. Damn RL keeps getting in the way. With that said, I'm hoping that this week might work out a little better. Monday nights are bad and tuesdays are the duels, but that doesn't mean we couldn't try to do both. Wednesday and Thursday are pretty free.

I want to get this wrapped up so that we can move into the Masquerade Ball. Keep an eye on your Student PMs, there will be secrete missives sent soon regarding the SL that will take place the night of the ball.

Should be fun.

And with that a bid you a fond and fare MUWHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

Angelica Rose · Date: 2011-03-15 18:27 EST

Wednesday is the best day for Esteban.

I can do either or... or both.

Satariel Shah · Date: 2011-03-16 08:07 EST

Did I mention that it was midterm week?

Yea, sorry for the scarcity. However, next week is Spring Break.

Sweet blessed Spring Break.

Damien Tanner · Date: 2011-03-17 20:18 EST

What to do, what to do.

Mystriana DeSabre · Date: 2011-03-18 16:33 EST

Gossip Rag is up. ;)

Questions? Concerns? Comments? Guesses on who is who?

Ivinia Delirian · Date: 2011-03-20 01:00 EST

Had a total blast roleplaying tonight! I forgot how much fun Ivinia could be!

And I forgot to actually say:

THANK YOU!

Damien Tanner · Date: 2011-03-20 08:18 EST

As did I, Doll.

Side note, another SL is starting up with some Political intrigue for the Headmistress and a few of the students.

I'm working out with the other players on seeing how much it will involve the school. But that little bit of plotting IC in the RDI last night was part of that.

Angelica Rose · Date: 2011-03-22 07:18 EST

Okay in helping out with Zeta

I've Got 2 Schedules in the Office

Typically I work M-F 8:00 to 4:30 p EST
Though one week a month I work 8-5 M-W, 8-4:30 TH and 8-3 Sat

This week is my Saturday week.

Esteban Velasquez · Date: 2011-03-22 12:15 EST

Helping cover the Magic late shift tonight, but I'm open any night but Thursday.

Natolii · Date: 2011-03-25 17:29 EST

Okay, Word from Moir's Player.

Hey, whenever you get back could you do me a big favor please, and switch Moir from being a PC with the Institute to an NPC? I have a feeling I won't get those accounts back any time soon, and I'd rather she was 'there' and free for others to write on as they will, so long as they don't change her too much char wise.

Done.

Satariel Shah · Date: 2011-03-30 18:58 EST

Okities.

A chicken fairy dusted my house with the pox this week so I apologize for being absentee.

I love the Vliss/Damien pic Nat-mun, gorgeous stuff! Gets me so excited to do the ball. Soon soon!

Love the Quilly and the Vaden post and polyvore. They are creepy little buggers aren't they!? I've got an SL I want to run soon regarding them and you've totally catapulted Quillyan to a mainplayer. It will be awesome!

Dorm life gets me through my day. I love reading it all (I have a feeling Blizzard isn't quite done yet, huh?)

Oh and great work on the mentoring list, I will be adding character updates soon.

I hope to be on later if I haven't dosed myself with enough benadryl to put me in a coma.

Natolii · Date: 2011-03-30 19:05 EST

::grins Evilly::

Method to my madness. I've got a few other Masquerade images planned though Angelica is not having it... ::Chuckles::

I did find a costume that suits where I'm developing her though.

Fleur Rousseau · Date: 2011-04-05 23:01 EST

I love the new Jolie thread! Fun fun fun!

Sorry I've been scarce. This week is kickin my ass. Hell this month is whoopin my ass.

Damien Tanner · Date: 2011-04-11 18:12 EST

::just dies at the latest Vliss Post:: Awesome!

Four thumbs up from me and Khordan's player ;)

Bryn Barron · Date: 2011-04-12 21:41 EST

Fleur, thanks for jumping into the Jolie scenario! :grin: You rock!

Sorry it took me so long to respond -- if anyone still would like in on that scene (either by running into Jolie or Fleur or Bryn/Cinder), it's still wide open! YAY.

Angelica Rose · Date: 2011-04-17 11:42 EST

Been using her as the boogieman on the side lines. ;)

Sooooooooooooo...

Since I'm working in Poser for Inventory Icons, I gots an Idea for the Masquerade icon... Today's my day to goof off and do little things like that.

Getting out early and spending time with my monkies (Nieces) does that. :twisted:

Here's the masque Icon example...

http://eclipsedancer.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/Viperfang_Masquerade_Mask_Half.gif

That's the 1/2 Mask example, I can also do a full mask.

Blizzard Vaughn · Date: 2011-04-28 07:28 EST

I didn't post the second Blizzard post in Dorm Life until late last night and realized that I forgot a major part right near the middle end, so if you've already read it and are trying to keep up, you might want to take another look. If not and you don't care, well then...I guess you didn't miss anything. ;-)

Enjoy!

Bryn Barron · Date: 2011-04-28 20:50 EST

Blizzard is such a whore. ;)

Speaking of whores, Bryn's putting the "ho" in "hostess" for the Viperfang picnic in the DL thread. If you play a VF character and would like to drop in, go for it.

I hear they're skinny dipping later, but that may just be rumor.

Ivinia Delirian · Date: 2011-04-29 17:20 EST

Yay Yay! Busy Boards!

Bryn Barron · Date: 2011-05-02 22:16 EST

Totally thought Chika was a Novice until I checked her profile after I posted, or I would've had Bryn sizing her up as competition.

Ah well, we can just chalk it up to Bryn not knowing her very well. ;)

Natolii · Date: 2011-05-06 21:46 EST

And this is how close I can get to Vincent...

http://eclipsedancer.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/Danilo.jpg

Quillyan Daewen · Date: 2011-05-21 13:53 EST

The gossip gives me the warmfuzzies.

Blizzard Vaughn · Date: 2011-05-25 20:37 EST

Satariel Shah.

You really OoOOOOggGGeDddDD me out with your random caps!

How awesome was that??

Blizzard Vaughn · Date: 2011-05-25 21:01 EST

To further that...

...what a creepy and awesome scene. Thank you so much for including me in that. It was well worth it! You are an amazing narrator!!

Angelica Rose · Date: 2011-05-25 21:04 EST

Yeah, awesome scene. Had a blast with it!

Angelica Rose · Date: 2011-05-25 22:24 EST

And the Scene is up!

Dark Princess · Date: 2011-05-26 12:52 EST

the latest scene was awesome. I am here sorta. just been working a bunch.. I have a few ideas with cedes. :) ya will like

Angelica Rose · Date: 2011-05-28 21:54 EST

Yay!

I figured out a way to get my images in with Polyvore.

Arkon Daraul · Date: 2011-05-30 16:23 EST

I just wanted to take a quick moment and commend Satariel on the great work she's done putting together the House Rosters on polyvore. I know that stuff takes a great deal of time and all of them look phenomenal.

Great job!!!

Dark Princess · Date: 2011-05-30 18:18 EST

i would like a group play soon. with esteban, albion. angel. you know the IAP maybe at a party. so please

Alaric Granger · Date: 2011-05-31 01:08 EST

Thanks for the fun in the Inn tonight!

Dark Princess · Date: 2011-05-31 01:17 EST

I agree. love how big the buts

Mystriana DeSabre · Date: 2011-06-01 11:02 EST

::Just giggles uncontrollably:: Oh wow.

Popcorn. Must get popcorn.

Satariel Shah · Date: 2011-06-02 14:47 EST

Busy Busy little Bee.

Alright, so check out the Overview and PM me if you feel like anything important is missing.

::Dances off cackling maniacally::

Leda · Date: 2011-06-02 21:47 EST

Thank you so much for letting me in to play in your sandbox! I promise, I won't make the other kids get all lusty unless someone pokes me really, really hard with a pointy stick.

Or then again ... that might be fun, too. :grin:

Seriously, though, looking forward to getting to know everyone IC and OOC.

Quillyan Daewen · Date: 2011-06-03 18:38 EST

Welcome Leda! :grin: I got a good laugh out of the "surprisingly friendly for someone born and raised in hell" line in your roster entry!

And Satariel, like I said before...the Overview is awesome, all you need to add are the unofficial tips and tricks ("When in doubt...make out with Blizzard.")

Angelica Rose · Date: 2011-06-06 10:41 EST

"And any fangrrl tantrums over Esteban will be met with deadly force."

:twisted:

Anyhooo...

Pulling 4 closing shifts this week and then back on mornings starting Friday.

Count down to my daughter coming in as well.

Esteban Velasquez · Date: 2011-06-06 15:13 EST

And just where was this... ?

No, folks. I'm not dead. I hope to get back into posting mode here very soon, once I get a few other minor details settled.

See you all soon!

Ozalynne · Date: 2011-06-07 18:54 EST

Request for my fellow IAPers. I need a good Ozzie quote. She has no signature. Sniffle. Any suggestions? I figure I should just look through some japanime sites I'm sure I'd find one that fit.

Dilynrae · Date: 2011-06-07 21:08 EST

I can almost picture a Sailor Moon quote.

Leda · Date: 2011-06-08 05:08 EST

Ack! I can't believe I missed my first opportunity to see everyone in action! ::headdesk:: I hate IRL. Someone make it go away?

Elizabeth · Date: 2011-06-08 10:29 EST

Don't mind me, trying to figure things out.

MurOllavan · Date: 2011-06-12 01:26 EST

I hope this isn't considered spam or an unwelcome intrusion and is posted in the right place. While I was made aware of the Institute by Artemus quite some time ago, lately I have seen quite a few IAP associated characters on the Isle during dueling nights. I am unsure about the level of interest in our game but it appears to be higher than other folders/areas.

Since I rarely read RDI as much as RoH and I presume a high possibility of the same, I was thinking IAP players might not know but could appreciate the announcement of our new playtesting tournaments.

The IC thread is on www.ringsofhonor.org's forum under Twilight Isle and Neo Eternity's OOC DoM v4 rules change post is in Duel Of Magic (OOC). The basic idea is to allow all twelve moves to everyone, and add a swords/fist fancy move system.

We would appreciate the participation of anyone interested greatly, as the point of this special tournament and the ART the following week(which will also be playtest rules) is to see if the changes help the lower ranks parity. Following the ART, we will have a poll in the DoM OOC forum for input and if positive implement the new changes.

Thank you for your time and if this isn't welcome mods please delete.

Also, feel free to PM 'MurOllavan' (DoM asst coordinator) or 'Neo Eternity' (DoM coordinator) either here or on RoH with DoM suggestions, comments, or bitter recriminations.

Natolii · Date: 2011-06-12 08:23 EST

Hey Mur.

Thank you for the invite. I am already investigating the new system under one of my alts, Angelica.

I plan on participating in the ART too and bringing everyone up to speed. This how ever is not to say, we can't turn out in force. ;)

Satariel Shah · Date: 2011-06-12 14:09 EST

Mur,

We appreciate the heads-up. We've been attempting to get a little more involved with the ROH crowd and the dueling arenas. This might entice a few of our players to journey over and give it another shot.

Thank you!

Angelica Rose · Date: 2011-06-13 19:36 EST

Okay tonight is the DoM Alpha tournament. Starting at 9pm EDT. Come on over and check things out.

http://www.ringsofhonor.org/index.php

The Clone tool works, so all you have to do it clone your profile if you haven't already set one up and head on in.

And yeah, I wouldn't mind the moral support there too.

Alaric Granger · Date: 2011-06-14 10:01 EST

HowlingMoon you have mail....

Dark Princess · Date: 2011-06-14 12:42 EST

alaric you have mail

Angelica Rose · Date: 2011-06-14 16:57 EST

And the results of last night's tournament...

I suck

Leda · Date: 2011-06-14 18:19 EST

Ivinia, I love that set! The many faces of Leda ... hmmm ... Now how do I work that into play? :grin:

Leda · Date: 2011-06-15 01:58 EST

Squee! Just had to share this - I beat Khoom Vortiv in DoM! Leda's an Enchanter! And I'd never even watched a duel before tonight! ::is very over-excited::

Khoom Helston · Date: 2011-06-15 04:32 EST

Why yes, yes you did indeed. Very well done. As a matter of fact, I believe you're the first IAP student to ever do so. Much kudos! And, as the first, you receive a prize. You might want to check your inventory. ;)

Dark Princess · Date: 2011-06-15 08:12 EST

congrats. Leda. I wish i could have stayed and watched it.

Leda · Date: 2011-06-15 10:33 EST

::eep!:: Khoom plushie!

Xera · Date: 2011-06-15 11:32 EST

CONGRATULATIONS MISS LEDA!

::DOES A LITTLE DANCE MAKES A LITTLE LOVE GETS DOWN TONIGHT GETS DOWN TONIGHT!::

Had a blast tonight. About wet myself laughing so damn hard. LOVE YOU GUYS AND GALS!

Xera · Date: 2011-06-15 11:44 EST

I'm not sure what was funniest,

Leda's: "Perhaps you could teach me how to do this ... friends ... thing?" Leda murmured back to Quilly. "I'm afraid I only know the kind of friendship that begins and ends with naked bodies."

or Quillyan's response after a momentary pause of amazement: "It's actually not that hard."

OR

Blizzard's toast: "As Smout'n would" "....never..." ".....say."
"Down the mother #$%^&* hatch, yo!"

With demure cranky little Quillyan's response: The perky novice, all wide-innocent eyes, mutters something that sounds vaguely like " #$%^&* Smout'n" before drinking again.

OR

Trying to figure out who is dueling next the gentlemen both rise to the challenge:

Esteban Velasquez Pardon me, Blizz, but I don't think it's quite proper to double-team a lady before the correct introductions are made.

Blizzard Vaughn He chuckled. "I guess that depends on the lady."

AND FINALLY

The room Stopper:

Xera: "Oh what the hell do I know. I'm screwin this whole thing up. I've got to be the only person in the world who has a husband, a boyfriend, a girlfriend AND is STILL a virgin." And with that she chose to down her next tankard.

Blizzard Vaughn Facepalm.
Quillyan Daewen Then simply stares at Xera in bewilderment.
Rachael Wynter "Mon dieu."
Esteban Velasquez ::You could almost hear the brakes locking up on his train of thought.:: Say what???
Angelica Rose She was taking a drink and pause before she could choke.
Quillyan Daewen Be-wilder-ment.
Leda Her brows rose in surprise at Xera's announcement. "Excuse me?"

Quillyan Daewen · Date: 2011-06-15 14:38 EST

Holy crapola. At one point I had to physically remove myself from the computer because I was laughing so hard and couldn't type. YOU GUYS ROCK.

And congrats on the duel Leda! :grin:

I noticed the other day just how massive the Dorm Life thread is... almost 30 pages, over ten thousand views. That's pretty incredible! It's been an honor to be involved in this SL, and I can't wait to see what's ahead.

Angelica Rose · Date: 2011-06-15 19:32 EST

Guys, it was awesome that you included Rachael in the fun too.

Satariel Shah · Date: 2011-06-16 13:31 EST

Natolii,

Fantastic work with the mentorship program! I love the way you broke down the graduates, those on probation, leave, excused and unexcused, etc. Great work!

I look forward to reading more interactions from Mentors and Mentees.

Everybody Else:

Also, I just wanted to second Quillyan's post. It is great to see how much this has grown. I love getting on and reading more posts (Great additions Leda and Khordan and excellent use of NPCs).

It was good to see such a turn out at the Isles and I'm glad more are taking a chance on the duels.

Friday night is Pool Party fun and for those who are up for it I'm thinking tonight might be a good night for an encounter with Zansy's spawn. Any students willing to tussle and throw their spells around for more than drama (though please don't stop on the drama, I'm lovin it)?

And this is a reminder to myself to throw a poll up regarding the best night for the Masquerade Ball. Poor Viper Fang has been planning this shindig for months IRL now and it is time to get it going.

Take care everybody! See you soon!

Satariel Shah · Date: 2011-06-16 23:27 EST

Cedes,

I fixed your post in Pool Party.

Dark Princess · Date: 2011-06-16 23:54 EST

i can't seem to figure it out. I am sorry

Satariel Shah · Date: 2011-06-17 11:37 EST

No worries :) Easy fix.

Mystriana DeSabre · Date: 2011-06-17 17:32 EST

And a new Gossip Winds is up. Enjoy!

Arkon Daraul · Date: 2011-06-17 17:48 EST

Let's play a game.

Because of how popular the school has become the number of students has grown dramatically, and with this, the nicknames we find in the Winds are really starting to grow in number.

At first I was going to dedicate a section to having the writer of the Winds tell us who was who, but instead I thought it might be more fun to see who was paying attention and could put faces to nicknames.

Take your shot.

Who's who in the Winds?

Quillyan Daewen · Date: 2011-06-18 08:45 EST

Can I tell you guys how bummed I am to have missed the pool party last night? (Wait, wait, rhetorical question, you can't say no.)

REALLY (all caps, italics, AND bold) bummed. Unfortunately, I can see the next week or so being really hit-and-miss for me because we're moving. But it's all good. I'll get an IC explanation up as soon as I can. ;-)

Now, as for the Gossip Winds Nicknames, I've a HUGE love of the Winds, so I think I could probably name them all, but here are a few (going down the class roster thread - I'll take page 1):

Mystriana: Moody
Ozalynne: CottonCandy
Brias: Frostbite
Blizzard: Pugilist
Albion: Bookend
Fleur: Flower
Angelica: Princess
Xera: Flamer
Quinnon: Quinnon
Akemi: Creepy Cupid
Uziya: Pantydropper
Quillyan: Featherweight
Vliss: Barbie
Numidor Twins: Storm and Strife

Heh. Those are probably the easiest ones.

Elizabeth · Date: 2011-06-18 16:45 EST

Okay, my 16yr old is in town. I'll be around though.

Dark Princess · Date: 2011-06-18 18:49 EST

I had a good time at the pool party. the lovers, and the teasing, Glad to have Khoom and Leda there. i hope we could have another group play like that.

the ball is all the school invited?

Mystriana DeSabre · Date: 2011-06-19 11:14 EST

So glad to see that someone reads the Winds they're really not the easiest thing to write (though sometimes I hit a flow and it's on like grits and gravy...yea, I totally just mixed some metaphors like a spoonful of sugar in my rumblytumbly belly)

Okay so here's what you've got so far:

Mystriana: Moody
Ozalynne: CottonCandy
Brias: Frostbite
Blizzard: Pugilist
Albion: Bookend
Fleur: Flower
Angelica: Princess
Xera: Flamer
Quinnon: Quinnon
Akemi: Creepy Cupid
Uziya: Pantydropper
Quillyan: Featherweight
Vliss: Barbie
Numidor Twins: Storm and Strife

Though in your defense, Quinnon only appeared in an earlier version as the rarely mentioned Dampener (and hopefully I didn't accidentally just leave her name in an unedited version...must now go look)..and PantyDropper got a name change to PantyDiviner though either way not Uziya...Ziya is the KenDoll. In earlier tales he was the perfect match to Barbie...

Quill's totally winning this thing. I think I'm going to hand out an icon for the Winds. Oooh now I have to make an icon.

::Is Off!::

Elizabeth · Date: 2011-06-19 11:26 EST

Okay, Chiming in here. Zairan and Jannara have not earned Nicknames Yet.

Panty Dropper/Diviner is Elkinid. ;)

Kish: BoyWonder
Ivinia: Nymphette
Damien: Prince
Esteban: Crooner
Eleyna: Draconia
Jolie: Fangs
Tiatari: The Big PD
Moir: Diplomat
Saphira: Wolfmomma
Violette: PrimnPriss

;)

Dark Princess · Date: 2011-06-19 15:14 EST

I love reading them. I know cedes is coughing crow. it should be looney bin now
You do an great job. :)

Elizabeth · Date: 2011-06-19 17:01 EST

I'm around if someone wants to RP...

Alaric Granger · Date: 2011-06-20 00:49 EST

The Lone Granger.

Totally Obvious, but oh so punny.........

Elizabeth · Date: 2011-06-20 02:13 EST

New VampBitch is obvious as well. ;)

Ivinia Delirian · Date: 2011-06-20 13:23 EST

Pool Party Icons are out!

As I was looking through my inventory I just now noticed this tagged onto my Plushies, "A doll no man would deny playing with!" and nearly spit my drink all over my laptop.

Natolii · Date: 2011-06-20 21:37 EST

http://www.ringsofhonor.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=140770#140770

Time once again for the ART.

If nothing else, Angelica could use the cheering section.

Chika Kokuri · Date: 2011-06-20 22:09 EST

Maneater: Chika
Femme: Veronique
Powder: Benedykt
Cobwebs: Thea
Dustbunny: Nemese
Archaic: Cinder
Ashriel: TwoFace

Quillyan Daewen · Date: 2011-06-20 23:17 EST

Heh. I need some redemption after mixing up Uziya and Elkinid (sorry guys!).

Mas:

Ilyona: Beauty
Grant: Rembrandt
Grail: Abomination (uncertain about this one)
Alyssa: Sweetcakes
Gotha: Spacetaker
Felix: Sir Glower
Margot: Sunshine
Cadence: Virtuosa
Bryn: FatalFluff
Almalthia: Lamprey
Mistmark: OldSchool (<---bonus points!)

Who is Skeleta? Is it Gina?

Elizabeth · Date: 2011-06-21 06:50 EST

Gonna disagree on a couple ;)

Alyssa: Abomination (In White Wolf, an Abomination is a werewolf that has been embrace by a Vampire)

Sweetcakes: Sadie

Quillyan Daewen · Date: 2011-06-21 08:36 EST

Heh. I am really bad at this.

Elizabeth · Date: 2011-06-21 17:19 EST

Nah, not at all. All in good fun, babe!

Satariel Shah · Date: 2011-06-23 00:37 EST

HouseKeeping:

Acceptance letters have been sent to those accepted. Please check your Private Mail if you're waiting to hear back from myself or Arkon.

A new playable has been posted in the IAP (Wrong Turn). Please give it a looksie and hop aboard if you're interested in more interaction.

Icons for Whispering Winds will be available soon.

Tentative Date for the ViperFang Masquerade Ball will be Friday, July the 8th. Subject to change.

And finally: Please keep OOC bickering away from the roleplay sessions. Rather than delete posts arrive at a way to roleplay around the scenarios presented within them or communicate more clearly the involvement expected before posting.

Thank you.

Satariel Shah · Date: 2011-06-25 19:26 EST

The tentative date for the Masquerade has been pushed back again, we're going for July 15th. So sorry.

And in other news: I LOVE THE NEW POST LEDA! Ooooh! I wanna go spelunking with you!!!

Leda · Date: 2011-06-25 21:59 EST

::giggles:: Always happy to oblige! I can't believe I was the first person to post, though! C'mon, guys, I wanna see who else is exploring the caves!

Natolii · Date: 2011-06-25 22:05 EST

Oh, I've got other fish to fry...

How literal I get...

:twisted:

With Wicked Intent · Date: 2011-06-26 02:24 EST

Just a quick note.

To all those of the IAP that played with me and my (admittedly infuriating) creation tonight, thanks a ton! You guys were a lot of fun, and here's hoping that Jacen will be like that irritating grain of sand in your eye that you just can't get rid of for some time to come!

By the way, I would like to note that no one should take the things Jacen says, or the things he does, as a personal attack - the character is meant to be caustic, rude, infuriating, troublesome, a source of discord and strife and generally a gigantic pain in the @$$.

Here's hoping that you just love to hate him, because that's just one of the things he's here for!

Patience Powell · Date: 2011-06-26 02:31 EST

I concur. Loads of fun tonight, thanks everyone for being involved and showing me such a good time!

And Jacen ... dude, you couldn't cause offence even if you tried. I was laughing too hard to proof read my posts because of you! :grin:

Natolii · Date: 2011-06-26 11:20 EST

Just need to reiterate something...

There will be consequences... Shadow Challenge (Closed)

Please note that this is a Closed SL to all except those listed in the Challenge declaration, the House Overseers, Arkon Darul and Satariel Shah. All PC's and NPC's listed as participating are out of circulation for the duration of this challenge.

The list of those out of circulation are as follows for the duration of this arc:

Cinder
Nemese
Benedykt
Damien
Natolii

If things go well, I hope to have this arc finished prior to the Masquerade.

Dark Princess · Date: 2011-06-26 14:32 EST

alll hell is going to break lose.

Ilyona · Date: 2011-06-26 14:37 EST

BTW, if you want the easy way to pull logs. http://duelingzone.org/madness/chat_viewer/ Courtesy of Kalamere

Gods, you guys were on a roll last night... Take that Mr. Potter

Patience Powell: "Oh god ..." Dissolving into giggles once again, it was a moment before Patty got a hold on herself. "Stop, stop! I'll bust my ribs!" Shaking her head, she made a real effort to get control of her laughter before speaking again. "Hogwarts, it's a fictional magic school, made up by someone on Earth? Has four Houses - Slytherin, Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, and the other one I can never remember. But the IAP's like that?"
Elkinid Qualn: He was still working on a comeback for Alaric. Damn it.
Alaric Granger: "So wait..."
Elkinid Qualn: He had one....
Elkinid Qualn: ...wait. No. Still working.
Patience Powell: "So who are the good guys and who's evil?" she asked with a wide grin.
Alaric Granger: His playfully dancing green eyes alit upon Patience, "A slithering griffin humped a what?"
Elkinid Qualn: "...that's sounds disgusting."

Elkinid Qualn: "Wait."
Elkinid Qualn: "Hufflepuff?"
Elkinid Qualn: "Sounds like a new name for Sartha."

Satariel Shah · Date: 2011-06-26 15:21 EST

For clarification purposes I want to announce that due to some awesome roleplaying and good will from all involved, the position of Headmistress is no more. Please direct all issues and inquiries to the Deaconess, Satariel Shah.

Sidenote: Natolii I love what you've done with it already and I look forward to the roleplay.

Second Sidenote: I love the interaction amongst the students and am excited to be able to welcome the newcomers to the boards.

Third Sidenote: I dare a student to call Sartha Hufflepuff.

With Wicked Intent · Date: 2011-06-26 16:01 EST

Third Sidenote: I dare a student to call Sartha Hufflepuff.

You just had to put that in there, didn't you?

+stoopid+

Craven Delights · Date: 2011-06-26 17:04 EST

You guys are doing great!

Leda · Date: 2011-06-27 14:48 EST

Awesome post, Quilly! Looking forward to more!

Satariel Shah · Date: 2011-06-28 10:35 EST

Oh damn you all for being so awesomely impressive!

I take one day off and I get things like "such a pedantic b*tch about dialects" in reference to Mistmark which causes me to snort coffee all over my keyboard!

Quilly, you and Leda are awesome sauce in those caverns. I'm dying inside as I try to decide where to even start after all that awesomeness! Seriously. I was all like UH HUH UH HUH Uhhuhuhuuhuhuhuh (picture Emperor's New Groove) when Quillyan blew that revenant to chunks.

And then Patience's "tour" was fabuloso! Seriously what a great look at the teachers of the Institute! I was impressed! That had to take some research and exhibited a fantastic skill at writing within a confirmed and created setting.

On that note I'm going to go do my workout now with visions of swimming creepy crawlies, and tomb shambling corpses, and the IAP staff dancing in my head.

I shall return to blow up the boards posthaste!

With Wicked Intent · Date: 2011-06-29 16:49 EST

Another quick note, for anyone that cares.

I've updated Jacen's Class Roster file with some more OOC info, which can be found here for those that wish to read it. Please note (as it says on the post) that these OOC details are available and meant to be used by anyone that wishes to do so as plot devices, just for additional fun. Enjoy!

Quillyan Daewen · Date: 2011-06-29 21:35 EST

This board is seriously rocking. Old folks, I love you to death; new folks, you're kicking a$$ and I can't wait to play with you.

Quillyan Daewen · Date: 2011-06-29 21:40 EST

Oh, I forgot! I actually have a question --

Sat, for the Ravening Hunger SL, do you want us to have our characters start finding the amulets/items (and then we'll sort out the winner in the end), or should we wait for a cue?

Mucho thanks, my dear! :grin:

Satariel Shah · Date: 2011-06-29 22:17 EST

Oh, I forgot! I actually have a question --

Sat, for the Ravening Hunger SL, do you want us to have our characters start finding the amulets/items (and then we'll sort out the winner in the end), or should we wait for a cue?

Mucho thanks, my dear! :grin:

Go for it!!

Elizabeth · Date: 2011-07-01 19:11 EST

Yes, I know... Broken images...

Having a brain fart while I figure out WTF is going on with my website.

Quillyan Daewen · Date: 2011-07-01 19:13 EST

I'm going to be out of town from 7/2-7/9. I'll be accessible through email or messages, but real writing will be on hold.

I hope you all have a glorious week, and I look forward to playing with you all soon!

IAP ROCKS.

PrlUnicorn · Date: 2011-07-01 21:59 EST

?Dunda dadada da datada,? a smirk played across his thin lips as he mutters the little instrumental. The chime of his spurs a supporting fanfare celebrating his cheap victory over the unknown creature as he walked away, changing to mist that seeps through the rocks of a caved in passageway.
(Bonus points if anyone guesses the tune)

Hawaii Five-O?

Loving this crossover story, folks!

Natolii · Date: 2011-07-03 13:12 EST

Help!

Can I get a hand with the NPCs, if possible? Especially with the Side plotting going on

:twisted:

Natolii · Date: 2011-07-04 12:14 EST

Also, if anyone is interested I have the Starting Spellbook charts for each of the schools as outlined in AD&D's Wizard Spell Compendium. I know I have been asked in the past for help with this. I started digging through my books to setup for the Shadow Classes and Expedition. ;)

This is by no means exhaustive and only meant to serve as a basic guide to help in fleshing out a character, especially for players that are new to some of the concepts presented here. It's meant to enhance play, not limit it. Which also means if you want to play a dual specialty that is barred to your primary... Go for it. The Shadow knight was designed that way back in 1998.

Generalist

Schools of Philosophy
Abjurer
Conjurer
Diviner
Enchanter
Illusionist
Invoker
Necromancer
Transmuter

Schools of Effect
Air Elementalist
Earth Elementalist
Fire Elementalist
Water Elementalist
Dimensionist
Force Mage
Mentalist
Shadow Mage

Schools of Thaumaturgy
Alchemist
Artificer
Geometer
Song Mage
Wild Mage

With Wicked Intent · Date: 2011-07-04 17:16 EST

Very nice! That will be most useful, thanks!

Natolii · Date: 2011-07-04 19:12 EST

Okay, I'll set it up as a PDF on my Website.

Natolii · Date: 2011-07-04 23:36 EST

http://www.eclipsedancer.com/samplespellbooks.pdf

Here we go. The link will take you right to the PDF file.

Natolii · Date: 2011-07-06 19:58 EST

Now the old DM in me wants to make this far more interesting than just map and survive...

... Fair warning, I am making full use of the Encyclopedia Magica set.... as in all 4 volumes.

:twisted:

Satariel Shah · Date: 2011-07-09 10:10 EST

One of the fabulous aspects of playing in a setting like Rhy'Din is the universality of the available options to base your character around. While some of us might draw extensively from DnD (specifically 4th edition) due to the background we have tabletopping we welcome other interpretations within the setting.

The list and information provided by Natolii is an excellent tool to help expand your options and choices when exploring a mage but do keep in mind that whether you desire to draw from "Charmed" or David Eddings' "Will and the Word" or a shamanistic approach or even straight ancient mythology is entirely up to you.

I am reminded of a conversation I had with a certain wonderful someone who said, "I don't know the first thing about playing a spellcaster..."

Make it up as you go along dear. ;)

Natolii · Date: 2011-07-09 10:22 EST

Whereas I pull on 2nd-3rd Ed as well as different systems including Rifts, Shadowrun, White Wolf Games and stuff that has been developed by a core group of players I have been fortunate to work with over the last 15+ yrs on AOL and here.

This is the DM that used "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" in the Avatar Triology Forgotten Realm Adventure before it became a Animated film.

In the end any guides I post are meant to aid not hinder and the biggest rule in AD&D I tend to follow is this one.

"At conventions, in letter, and over the phone I'm often asked for the instant answer to a fine point of the game rules. More often than not, I come back with a question - what do you feel is right? And the people asking the questions discover that not only can they create an answer, but their answer is as good as anyone else's. The rules are only guidelines." ~David "Zeb" Cook 2/9/89 (pg 3 AD&D 2nd ED DMG)

With Wicked Intent · Date: 2011-07-09 11:01 EST

Interestingly enough, I have only ever played in freeform settings, but I have read through enough tabletop RPG rulebooks to know the 'guidelines' saying well enough.

This is actually my first real attempt at playing a dedicated magical character, and to be honest I'm drawing off of a number of different inspirations to do it, to include some of my own antics when I was just a stripling convincing my teachers that I was the son of the devil.

The Encyclopedia Magica idea is a good one, because it gives those of us with little experience in this regard a base to work with. Another idea (just for use as reference material, understand) is to find a copy of the Magic sourcebooks from any number of RPGs. My personal favorite is any from the Shadowrun series - the books are written with not just spells, but ideas for disciplines of magic that are extremely adaptable. There are inspirations aplenty just in that one series for anyone that wishes to look for it.

I have to also say that this has become a routine stop for me in my daily rounds of the forums, for the endless and highly awesome reading I often find amongst the various threads. This board rocks, and I plan on making Jacen a long-term part of it. Thanks for the opportunity!

Arkon Daraul · Date: 2011-07-09 15:02 EST

Obviously I?m probably a little biased, but I think that this group of writers is VERY talented and does a great job of keeping the SLs and Threads in constant motion. When looking at some of the other threads, Dorm Life is a statement to the longevity of our creativity, and I?m proud to be a part of it.

I strongly suggest drawing magic from all of the available formats, and not limiting yourself to the structure of one certain type. Mix it up. Have spells from D&D, Shadowrun, Mutants and Masterminds, and then any other source you find acceptable, including your own imagination.

I think the best quality this group of writer?s have is their lack of fear when treading into new areas. I?ve had several of you tell me that you weren?t sure where to draw from and that you didn?t ?know magic? only to read a post or two and be utterly impressed with what you came up with.

Keep up the good work.

Wicked ? You?ve done a great job of stepping right into the fray. The type of character you are playing could be very difficult to navigate without pissing someone off and you?ve done a good job of making him accessible?and susceptible.

Elizabeth · Date: 2011-07-10 19:16 EST

Soo I figured out where I was going wrong with Elizabeth.

Carpathian, not vampire. ;)

Natolii · Date: 2011-07-14 17:13 EST

Challenge complete.

Everyone has been returned in, relatively speaking, one piece.

Satariel Shah · Date: 2011-07-15 21:03 EST

My apologies for my absence: I have finally found some light at the end of this tunnel and escaped the bonds of IRL for the weekend.

Because there hasn't been a chance to do much prep for the Viperfang Masquerade I'm postponing it again until next weekend. We are looking at a late Saturday night or a Sunday afternoon. The threads for that SL will be created this weekend (clothing and costumes and the wickedly twisted plots planned for this event). Natolii has agreed to handle the making of the icons so I hope everybody plans on attending. More Coming Soon! Promise!

This weekend will wrap up the portion of the HuntingGrounds/WrongTurn SL that deals with the contest by Praysin. This does not mean you are not welcome to continue to enjoy the delightfully dark craftsmanship of Craven Delights or plan more encounters with Zansanette's offspring, only that the conclusion of the Amulet Quest will have arrived. Icons forthcoming for those who participated.

There are other great things in the works. SatyrKiss is experiencing an expansion and I hope you're ready to see where those characters are willing to traipse.

And check out the newest member of the Faculty!

Keep up the wonderful writing and rping as it is the Siren's Call that continues to lure.

With that said, massive kudos to Natolii for the Shadow SL!

Natolii · Date: 2011-07-16 07:31 EST

Thank you, Satariel!

Inventory icons for the Masquerade have been ordered...

http://eclipsedancer.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/Viperfang_Masquerade_Mask_Half.gif
Male

http://eclipsedancer.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/Viperfang_Masquerade_Mask_Full.gif
Female

Topic: The Institute of Arcane Principle -- OOC Folder

Arkon Daraul

Arkon Daraul

Natolii

Arkon Daraul

Celeth Vindra

Artemus Kurgen

Satariel Shah

The I.A.P. Superintendent

Esteban Velasquez

Natolii

Esteban Velasquez

Satariel Shah

Arkon Daraul

Arkon Daraul

Quillyan Daewen

Angelica Rose

Quillyan Daewen

The I.A.P. Superintendent

Vliss Arcanum

Quillyan Daewen

The I.A.P. Superintendent

Satariel Shah

Arkon Daraul

Damien Tanner

Damien Tanner

Xera

Arkon Daraul

Satariel Shah

Arkon Daraul

Quillyan Daewen

Xera

Vliss Arcanum

Albion Sepherock

Natolii

Dark Princess

Natolii

Quillyan Daewen

Natolii

Dark Princess

Natolii

Blizzard Vaughn

Esteban Velasquez

Quillyan Daewen

Angelica Rose

Satariel Shah

Quillyan Daewen

Arkon Daraul

Arkon Daraul

Esteban Velasquez

Mystriana DeSabre

Vliss Arcanum

Damien Tanner

Natolii

Ivinia Delirian

Ilyona

Angelica Rose

Ashriel Iameth

Arkon Daraul

Angelica Rose

Natolii

Brais Galician

Damien Tanner

Damien Tanner

Arkon Daraul

Natolii

Vliss Arcanum

Ozalynne

Arkon Daraul

Xera

Quillyan Daewen

Damien Tanner

Angelica Rose

Satariel Shah

Damien Tanner

Quillyan Daewen

Tiatari

Angelica Rose

Damien Tanner

Arkon Daraul