>>635583
Oh gay my ID is pink.

>>635583
>>635587
Accept it and flaunt your pride.

I just remembered we should test fire Morning Glory.

Here's the previous thread by the way if anyone's interested, it's still up;

>>604656

>Last 'twas left off

Magdalena (you!) have been a student of the lone magical school in the country for over a month now. You've taken fairly well to life in the academy, even if it does interfere with your freedom to pursue other ventures, but you have hired help for that.

You've gotten to know your fellow female students, made friends with some of them, and advanced beyond the basic level for most of your classes (math is quite difficult!) to find better placement appropriate for your age. You've also impressed many people with your natural magical potential, and have really focused your on your studies of late to try and make up for the years of training that the other students have had. Because of this, in the month that has passed, you found a forgotten part of the school library which has some of the leftover personal writings of former students.

>The city is becoming cooler as the season sets in, and Fall shows signs of its presence. What do you want to do now?

>>635661
Go over these personal writings.

And buy a journal and writing things to record our experience in magics.

Also ask a teacher to give us some targets to practice our custom magic.

>>635594
You're going to have to roll for that.

>>635665
There seems to be some staff writings but mostly students, on various topics and matters. Are there any you're interested in particular?

>Topics in academics
>Topics in reality
>Topics in history

You do seek to buy your own journal though, probably high time since an entire portion of magic revolves around writings, symbols and glyphs.

As for the target practice, the groundskeeper sets some up for you, some posts with rotten vegetables on top.

Rolled 9 (1d100)

>>635696
>Topics in reality.

>During the break test fire Morning Glory on the veggie targets.
R.I.P vegetables.

>>635696
>>635711
The roll was for summoning it right?

>>635714
Right, you summoned it. As long as you don't crit in either direction you summon it no problem, and it doesn't go away till you want it to. Roll if you want for shooting, otherwise can go with the 9.

Rolled 10 (1d100)

>>635717
I'll roll for shooting then.

Can't be too hard to hit a non moving vegetable.

>>635727
So I missed the vegetables and hit the wall around the school.

Hope it doesn't turn to ash.

>>635727
Well after the first shot you're asked to stop because the arrow not only misses the vegetable on the post, but hits and burns a hole clear through the stone wall behind. Some people had gathered to watch this, and while some laughed at your miss, others were quite interested. Beatrice in particular jumps a little in place while holding your arm and saying how amazing it was.

One of the male students also approaches, interested and asking questions about the spell and the magic.

>How do you respond?

>>635758
>I call it Morning Glory. I made it when I tried to materialize the aether as a weapon. I didn't think it'd be this strong though.

>You can't copy the spell though. It's a sort of 'You can either do it or you can't' type. Like magic blooded stuff.

>>635758
Damn OP we burnt a hole through a stone wall.
I feel bad for anyone that gets shot by this.

I also like how people laugh without understanding the implications that we just burnt a hole through solid stone.

>>635782
You speak with the fellow who introduces himself ___?, a fellow Almese like you and Beatrice. He's quite impressed that you fashioned a bow purely from aether, though he wonders if you'd not try your hand at something more practical than a weapon.

When you tell him he can't copy it, he says he isn't interested in stealing your work, but would like to learn to try. He does inform you though that just because he can't duplicate it, doesn't mean there aren't others there who can.

>What do you want to do?

As for the topic of interest you chose from the writings you found, in reality, what interests you?

>The school
>The city
>The country
>The world

>>635792
You don't know what kind of magic they're capable of.

>>635825
>Yeah but I can't teach it though. I will the aether to do what I want with my thoughts. There's no process or anything.

Ill name him Christopher.

And topics.

>The school

>>635835
Christopher, the curious younger student.

And roll to see what you learn about the school from this particular writing.

Rolled 67 (1d100)

>>635860
Let me rev up my ones.

>>635863
>67

This writing is about 20 years old and talks both about the teachers and students of the time. Interestingly you learn of a problem the school was having at that time, of students getting injured by something, and people being afraid.

>What now?

Of external note, you receive word that Lisbeth's guardian's presence is known in town, which correlates with the return letter you got, that they might be in the capitol in the coming weeks.

>>635879
We should try to hang out with Christopher more.
Also Maggie needs to get on a jogging regimen.

>>635884
You can spend time with Christopher but only outside around the grounds since neither of you are allowed to the other gender's domicile. What are you interested in doing with him when you get the chance? He's not that socially minded and is mainly interested in academics.

Jogging is going to be hard though, since you won't be able to wear clothes that permit you to jog well, and you'll only be able to do it in the grounds. You could go outside the grounds but you'd need a male escort and the guards are seriously not going to follow you jogging around town. Working out other ways where you're not seen, like common exercises in your room or somewhere else private are possible though.

>>635903
We can talk shop with Christopher.
Maybe discuss whether or not aether can read and understand intent and desire.

And maybe do jumping jacks and squats?
With light push ups?
And sit ups too.

>>635908
It's not often but when you're able to you can discuss magic and studies with him. That'll be a conversation for another time though.

For now you set your focus to working out again. All of those are exercises you can do, but how much are you committed to the effort? In the past you've tried working out before, but it's usually been like an effort every couple of months, giving up right after and waiting awhile before attempting again.

>>635935
Once a day.
Every day.

We have to be serious about this.

>>635947
Well every day might be a bit much, but you can try as often as you're able, and commit to getting into shape. It will be hard though because of your physique and build.

>So what's the plan moving forward for these next few days-to-week?

>>635961
>Continue studying magic
>Continue exercise regimen
>Continue visiting Aea and giving her materials.
>Start using part of our journal to record spells we invented and our special physical traits like our hearing.

>>635967
You continue with classes like normal, as well as visiting Aea to give her ingredients, usually spit since you've given her all the hair you can afford. You also add exercise to your routine as well.

By this time it occurs to you that your journal will make a good way of keeping track of your personal progress, including magical and physical.

>Make a roll for the weekly happenings.

Rolled 47 (1d100)

>>635988
Rolling for life.

>>635992
>47

The week goes by pretty normally, though quite tough for you since you're terribly sore from exercising. It's really hard to stay motivated to keep it up when it's this strenuous. At any rate, in your classes and studies, particularly of the leftover writings, you come upon this idea of being able to combine spells. You're not too sure about it, but it seems to be something that exists and is possible.

As for beyond the walls of the school, your male guardian, ___? the merchant's son comes to see you one day and asks for your help like you said you'd be able to provide. Apparently there's a fancy little ball coming up for the Hallows Eve and he'd like you to accompany him so he doesn't look like a loser again in front of his peers.

>What do you want to do?

>>636019
>Of course I'll be there!

We need to get decked.
Black silk gloves
Red dress.
Our trademark necklace from dad.
Nice heels.

And if we don't know ballroom dancing we need to learn.
>Combining spells

Hmmm.

Combustion and Morning Glory...
Exploding Fiery Death.

>>636033
Well the spell is to summon the bow, not the bow itself. So by combining it with exploding spell, the act of you summoning it would cause an explosion.

As for attire, the fellow says he's willing to pay for your fancy clothes, if you care to accompany him so you can be measured and fitted. And no you definitely don't know how to dance, but how would you learn?

You've got about four weeks till the fancy ball so you've got a little time to prepare.

>>636033
Also remember, 16th century, so 16th century fashion.

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>>636047
Ask one of our roommates.
They're all nobility this can't be hard.

Also I just realized we have no good spells for combining.

I have more ideas for spells but I'll hold off on that.

Also a picture of what we shall wear.

>>636107
Well you can combine standard spells you know, they don't have to be ones you created.

As for asking for dance help, you're kind of out of luck for your roommates. Maeyal is from another culture, and Beatrice isn't nobility so admits she only learned a little dancing in recent years and isn't much good at it.

That's a nice dress though, a bit gothic in style, but you'll need to be sized and fitted for it, which means a day in town probably with the merchant's son. Anything besides that you might be interested in, while out and about?

Rolled 26 (1d100)

>>636134
We need to get a bracelet.

One that looks like a dragon that curls around our wrist and bites down on it's tail.

Also search for someone to teach us to dance.

>>636145
>26

Well Eliza can teach you to dance. You'll need to think of a way to approach her about it though and make it worth her effort.

As for getting the dress and accessories you set the days off class aside for it an let the merchant's son know.

>>636159
If Elizabeth teaches us how to dance we will let her ask all the questions she wants about us.

If that doesn't work ask her what she would want from us.

>>636170
You approach her and make your deal, she's just flattered you came to her in the first place, and you actually find out she'll be going to a ball herself, though one for proper nobility. She still is curious to ask though, and asks about your experience as a maid, your employer, and what it was that you were cast out for.

>Dancing practice by Eliza can be added to your schedule now.

>>636201
>Our experience as a maid.
Show scars
>Our employer.
An awful person
>Why we were cast out
No comment.


Anyways edge out some of that magic study time and place dance practice in that schedule void.

Shiiieeet im pretty late, i have some catching up to do

>>636215
You speak your mind about your time as a maid, and to prevent any further questioning, show her the scars on your back. She is quite appalled by this, but touches your back and says she's sorry it happened to you. It makes you feel better about the situation, and better that she'll teach you.

So in the meantime you decrease your time spent studying magic, in order to be taught how to dance by Eliza.

---

Several days pass as usual, and the time off classes comes as the merchant's son arrives one morning to escort you in town for the day. You have to get sized and fitted for a dress, and you have at least a bracelet in mind, but you have the whole day pretty much to do as you please together with him.

>What's the plan?

>>636222
Anon I've been thinking of spells we can do later.
(A good long while later)
>Sword spell
Lightning based of course.

A spell for blocking off a mages ability to cast temporarily.

I have another idea for a defensive spell.
And maybe a sort of aim assist spell to help us shoot our bow.
>>636247
Let's stop by Aea first.
Introduce them and chat a bit then head to the menagerie.

>>636258
First thing's first, you stop off at Aea's to deliver ingredients for her, again she lets you know how well business is doing however she's starting to get attention and questions. While you're doing your thing and spitting in a bottle, Aea and the merchant's son get to know one another. She takes a liking to him though and is very forward and friendly, which makes him uncomfortable. The urchin boy also shows up while you're there and lets you know that he found a way in and out of the local jail. You're not sure what worth that has but it's good to know.

At any rate you'd like to stay to fill up the bottle, but you decide to leave early and prevent Aea from getting in the merchant's son's pants. You make your way to the menagerie for whatever purpose, and get in with relative ease. The merchant's son has never been before so is wide eyed at the things he sees, and you're reminded that he doesn't know about your parentage.

>What do you do?

>>636309
There's a mermaid here.
Let's go find her
We can save the dragon visit for last.

>>636320
You decide to finally check out the mermaid for yourself since everyone's been going on about how amazing she is. You make your way through the place together and ask around, seeing some amazing things you didn't know were here (since you've never really gone about the place entirely) and finally locate the mermaid enclosure. Unfortunately when to look to see, there's signs on the barred walls indicating that the mermaid is currently out so the enclosure can be repaired and cleaned.

It's a little disappointing, but the merchant's son says there's always other times, and he's sure it would have been amazing anyway.

>Now what?

Noteworthy, that in going through the place, being exposed to all the various exotic and even magical creatures, you are met with a whole ton of smells you're not familiar with. Not unpleasant, but like you could identify them by.

>>635711
>>635727
Kek, only changed by 1

>>636339
>No mermaid
Dangit.
Let's explore a bit more then head to the dragon enclosure.

Also OP do we know any lightning spells?
>>636342
Dice God was teaching me to count to ten.

>>636349
You take your time going about the place and are just as impressed as the merchant's son, seeing things like strange birds, odd reptiles, weird amphibians, and uncouth mammals. Even a few abnormal fish. To you and your 16th century disposition it's all rather amazing, and you care not that most of these animals are probably suffering or at least have very bleak lives in the tiny cages and enclosures here.

Finally to the dragon enclosure, where she is as always, and notices you again and perks up.

>Assuming you want to see her, do you break the truth to the merchant's son?

You know some electricity spells but none in the sense of "lightning" where you can shoot a thunderous bolt out that chars things to cinder.

>>636372
Are there even spells that shoot lightning to char my enemies?

And can Charles come with us into the secret room?

Anyways let's go talk to her.
He can come if he wants and let's see if he figures it out.

>>636372
>>636395
And no don't tell him.

But don't deny anything either.
He has to figure it out.

>>636395
Yeah there's spells to shoot lightning offensively, though they're more advanced than what you're at.

At any rate you go through the same process of getting in, which you can tell as always, annoys the overseer to the place. The problem arises when Charles doesn't want to go in and doesn't think you should either, and he ends up going in only in the hopes of protecting you. As such he stands in front of you the whole time and won't let you get near the dragon or the main chamber of her room either really.

She doesn't seem amused and says she doesn't approve of your choice in a mate. Charles meanwhile keeps shouting at the "beast" to stay back and not to play it's foul trickeries and evil ways at you.

>>636411
>Calm down he's not my mate. And Charles don't call her a beast. She's my friend. And dragons aren't evil that's offensive.

>Anyways I finally got a chance to try out my bow and it was actually nice. It made a hole clean through the stone wall at my school.


>You know you've never really talked about yourself. Tell me what your life was like.

>>636421
She says he sure is acting like your mate. Charles meanwhile tells you not to speak so loud as it will only aggravate the beast, and tells you all evil creatures like dragons will pretend otherwise to get your guard down. After that Charles and the dragon get into an argument.

Because of this, you don't really have a chance to converse with her.

Rolled 5 (1d100)

>>636447
>MORNING GLORY!

>EVERYONE SHUT UP RIGHT NOW!

>Charles stop talking bad about dragons! That offends me personally. And she's not bad she's really nice! We're friends.

>And also Charles isn't my mate. He's helping me get around annoying laws that make life annoying for women. I'm helping him back with something.

>>636447
Well shit, break it up and ask Charles to wait for us outside

>>636463
>>636447
Did we just mutate again?

Dice God shenanigans are coming.

>>636463
>>EVERYONE SHUT UP RIGHT NOW!

The dragon takes to her feet and nears you, knocking Charles over with her tail and holding him down on the ground with it as he tries to fight it. She's interested in you though, as she slams you against the wall with a front hand, pushing you up against it so that you're soon a few tens of feet in the air with only her hand holding you there. Moving her thumb (or equivalent), you feel a talon against your neck, as she brings her head close to you and turning so she can look at you with an eye up close.

>"Tell me what to do again."

She says. You can smell the killing intent on her as your little heart races, and hers beats as slow as ever. Charles you can hear but can't see, struggling against her tail as ever and shouting all manner of threats and defamations of her.

>>636486
You only mutate on 1s or 100s, or if you're magic weaving, above a 50.

>>636500
>I'm sorry about Charles. So can we please not do this again? Oh and Charles? SHUT UP PLEASE! You're not helping anything! If I can't take her why could you? I just wanted to talk and drink some tea and enjoy each other's company.

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>>636500
Holy Shit, im scared

Like last time, turn into a mess of tears and tell her we wanted her attention because we came here to visit her

>>636511
>>636512
These two actions are conflicting.

>>636512
Brave face anon!
She can smell fear!

>>636523
Anon no, we can't risk it

>>636550
If we cry it'll only make Charles flip out more.
Then she might kill him.

We need to be smart about this.

We can handle it.

>>636557
Well I guess you're right
>>636511
Supporting

>>636511
You don't make it more than five words, she senses your tone and presses into your throat with her claw till you can't breathe and certainly can't talk. She tells you, you really must have been abandoned by your father, else you wouldn't presume to behave this way towards her. Lifting her tail she slams it down on Charles to which you hear a choked yell, and when she raises her tail he's not moving anymore. Bringing her fingers around you she takes you from the wall and back into the main room chamber with her, sitting in a fully upright position so she has action of both front arms, using her free hand to take the necklace from around your neck and offhandedly wonders aloud what she should do with you now. Stripping you naked and throwing you outside in the cage for all to see for what you are crosses her mind, as she attempts to pry at your dress with a claw.

>What do you do?

>>636627
>Panic
>Tears
What the hell she's gone full dragon she won't listen to reason.

OP if we mutate some muscle with magic can we escape Her grip?

>>636646
You could be a full dragon and still probably not escape. At your age, you'd be roughly the size of a horse, she's larger than a house.

At any rate you panic now and start crying saying anything that crosses your mind from apologizing profusely to begging for mercy. You notice eventually her anger subsides a little, at least enough that she doesn't toss you out naked. She doesn't let you go but her grip loosens and she lowers you a little, asking why she shouldn't teach you humility, and what you think your punishment should be.

>>636673
>Sobbing
>I'm sorry I just wanted to visit you with Charles and then fighting. And then I got mad. And then everyone got angry. I just wanted to be your friend.

>I'm sorry if I acted up. I just don't want my friends to fight.

>Sob quietly

>>636692
This

>>636692
She says it was a mistake to bring him here, and wants to know what you thought would happen, how you thought he would react. Just because you're tolerant of her doesn't mean anyone else would be. She says that unless another dragon happens into your lives, the only thing that matters in the world are you and her, no one and nothing else. She sets you down as she speaks on that last part, running a claw through your short hair, and trying to express the importance of it even if you don't understand.

She lets you know that she was and still is angry that you traipsed into her home with a human, treated her equivalent to him, and treated neither like friends. Walking into her bedroom basically, and telling her what to do. You said you didn't want your friends to fight, but it's not up to you to make decisions for her.

Bringing her hands down to your level, she crosses them around you and draws you close in a more proper embrace, which is kind of weird for you since she's sitting upright so it's like she's hugging you to her lower abdomen which is only as high as you reach from the ground, but you get the gesture and strangely for just a moment feel some sort of empathic link between you and experience her emotions and feelings for that short moment. A strong, deep feeling in your chest, to your heart, very complex and overpowering for you, that you feel a little sick even.

She seems to realize what you just experienced as her demeanor changes significantly, though she doesn't say anything about it or act differently. Says does say she'll forgo the punishment but keep the necklace, and that you can have it back when you've earned it.

>What do you do?

As an aside she also asks why you don't think he's your mate.

>>636774
>Is Charles ok?

>>636774
>Why we don't think he's our mate

Because we have absolutely no plan to bed him whatsoever.

>Treated neither like friends.
Good point. I got annoyed too quickly.

Also do they give you tea here?
>>636796
Also this
He can't die right now.
That'd be bad.

Anon she seems to be saying more dragon superiority stuff.

>>636818
You tell her you don't have any interest towards him, and she asks if you really can't sense it on him, his intentions towards you. She says maybe he's just a friend to you, but he definitely doesn't feel the same way.

As for tea, she has no idea what you're talking about since tea hasn't been brought from the Orient to this continent yet, and spread around. In fact, how do you know what tea is?

>>636796
You go to check on Charles, she doesn't stop you. He's alive, or breathing at least, but not conscious. You could try to rouse him though.

>>636854
Fuck rousing him, when we're done let's drag him out and then wake him up, if we wake him uo now hes probably going to be mad at her, let's say goodbye and leave

>>636854
>Tea doesn't exist.
That is awful. Just awful.

>How do you know what tea is.
Quick OP retcon that question before we break the fourth wall.

Also
>Charles likes us
Oh dear. That's going to get annoying.

Anyways let's leave him unconscious.

>What about you?
>I know nothing about you.

Also OP can we combine our electricity spells with our bow summon to give our bow a lightning attribute?

>>636880
I'll support leaving.
Wave goodbye before we do though.
And say.
>I'll talk to you Alon some other time!

>>636882
Wouldn't that zap us when we summon it?

>>636895
Our magic seems incapable of hurting us directly against our will.

Because our bow seems to scorch everything but us.

>>636880
>>636882
You did have questions for her and a possible conversation in waiting, but decide it's for the best just to leave. Before you go she says to remember what she said, it's just you and her in the world.

Once you're outside, you wake Charles up with the help of the guard. He freaks out at first, thinking the situation is still dangerous, but you try to calm him down. He says his arms hurt pretty bad where he was trying to keep her off, and then she tail slammed him. He's ambulatory though, and can get around still.

>What do you do now?

>>636895
>>636902
Aether functions differently. You can put an electrical effect to the bow (why though?) but you would need to actually remake the bow spell or make a new one. You can't magically alter a spell you already created, you'd need to create a new one to combine it in that way. If you try to do it now, you'll summon the bow and there will be a blast of electricity which you'll get shocked by.

>>636919
Well I might as well just make the lightning blade then.

Anyways.

>Charles I have questions. Let's start with this one. Why did you taunt a dragon? Why?

>>636919
Lets get him to a doctor or something, it's our fault his arm is roughed up

>>636926
>Our fault.
It's iffy territory.
I still don't get why he started arguing with a dragon.

And it could've gone way worse.

>>636925
>>636926
You figure to take him to a doctor just in case, talking to him along the way. You ask him what he was thinking, he says he was acting to protect you of course, and wouldn't let you be spoken to out of line by that foul creature. Of course!

---

The doctor prescribes a healthy leeching! Charles things he'd rather not. You have no medical knowledge beyond the most basic for cuts and scrapes, so a leeching sounds sensible to you.

>What now?

>>636933
>Trying to protect us.
Charles I've talked to her before.
And it's gone fine before.
I'm not a helpless woman.

Let's take him to Aea.
We need to talk

>>636933
>>636939
This works

>>636939
>>636947
He has no idea how you're able to talk to her or why they would let you in there with the beast, but he tells you those guards and overseer with be hearing from him about it, his father even if it comes down to it.

You of course tell him you're not helpless, and he says it doesn't matter. Even the strongest and most capable man could easily be killed by a beast like that.

---

You go back to Aea's, who isn't surprised to see you, but remarks that you weren't gone that long.

>What do you do?

>>636973
>Why they let us in.
We've done it before.
And come out perfectly fine.
>Even the strongest most capable man could easily be killed by her.
Yeah and we could cause that man to burst into flames so I'm unimpressed.

Also don't call her a beast.

Ask Charles if we can trust him.

And use smell sense to make sure.

>>636999
>We've done it before.
>And come out perfectly fine.
That's what he means, who in their right mind would let someone in there with that monster?

>Yeah and we could cause that man to burst into flames so I'm unimpressed.
He asks if you honestly believe you could hold your own against that, or any dragon. You ask him not to call her a beast and he says he can't understand why that bothers you, it's a fearsome, baleful creature of the kind which in the past terrorized the continent.

He says you can trust him and he says of course, and while you can sense that he's genuine about how he feels on that matter, he also doesn't anticipate or believe you would actually drop something on him that he would actually need to be trusted about.

>>637013
>Why it bothers you.
Charles why do you think I can cast magic?
The blood of a magic creature flows through me.
My father is one to be precise.
Now guess what magic creature he is.

>>637024
>Now guess what magic creature he is.

"A unicorn?"

>>637030
>Face palm
Hint.
It flies.
Has scales.
And we were just in a room with one.

>>637034
His initial expression of shock and perhaps disgust soon gives way to curiosity.

>"How did that work with your mother, if your father was a dragon? The logistics of it, I mean."

Aea had been working and sort of listening but when this comes up, you notice she's stopped working to focus on the conversation and is listening intently.

>>637030
Kek

>>637039
Dragons aren't always gigantic.
My father is an adolescent so he's actually the right size for...that.

You understand why this is a bit touchy for me? And why I enjoy her company?

>>637044
Since you answered at least his (though certainly not Aea's) curiosity, Charles becomes serious again and apologizes, fairly stating that he didn't know any of this.

He says though, to look at yourself. You father may have been a dragon but you're human, obviously so. He supposes there's nothing wrong with being curious about your heritage, but you shouldn't want to be a part of that, a part of that history. Just look at the legends, remember the stories, why would you want to be associated with something which is known for death, destruction, suffering and evil? You have people who love y- CARE about you for who you are, and you'll always be welcome in human society.

What do you gain by trying to be like your father, compared to what you will lose trying to be less like your mother, less like yourself?

>>637055
Well I'd like to point to the angry mobs that would attempt to kill me.
I'd also like to point to the people that have done very... questionable things.
And also the mages among other people that would kill and kidnap me for my blood and other such things to sell.

I accept that I'm half human and half dragon. I'd prefer not to forget either. Cause that's just denial.
And also human society severely limits me because I'm a woman.
I'm both. So I'm trying to take the best from both.

>>637068
He says if you choose to be like your father, then you give cause to those horrible things to happen to you. Or at least most of them. As far as he can tell you're perfectly normally human, no angry mob or mage is going to try to kill you for that.

So in the end he asks you, what best is there that your father has that you don't? He can say only power, and if you're after power, then he's not the one you should be trying to convince you're in the right.

>>637103
Dayum that's deep

>So we going to that dance or wut?

>>637132
It's at the end of the month, so you still have three weeks left. Today was just to get the dress and accessories for it!

>>637103
>What is the best your father has that you don't
Freedom. And not being discriminated against?
People discriminate alot. For stupid reasons too.

>As far as he can tell
Looks can be deceiving. I already have some traits from my dragon blood. It'll only increase.

>But people have so much. My friends. Family. So much emotion and care. So many people I care about.


>I'll be me. Whether I look human or not doesn't matter. I'll protect my friends. I'll help people. Being good isn't about how you look. It's about you.

>>637145
Is the dragon in the menagerie free? Will becoming like her prevent you from being discriminated against?

Whatever the case, he says in the end the choice is yours, and you can trust him not to talk. Aea reminds you though that she'd sell you for a wooden penny.

>Charles asks what's next then? It's a lot to process, a lot for him to take in and get used to, but you still said you'd go to the ball with him and he still said he'll take you, so you still need a dress.

>>637172
He left.
I'm pretty sure we can afford a dress.
We should go get fitted.

Also
>Aea reminds you though that she'd sell you for a wooden penny.

This is a mistype right?

Anyways I need to sleep.

>>637181
Who is the "He"?

And yes you could probably afford a dress, but Charles is both offering to pay anyway, and he also knows where good clothiers are in the city.

>mistype

No, she actually said that. You detect she isn't serious though.

>>637187
Oh I thought Charles left.
Anyways.
>We can continue this talk later. We still need to get the dress. And the bracelet. Let's go.

Night OP.

Waiting 4 u bby

>>638491
Whatchu wanna do then?

>>637202
With the clothes in mind, you leave Aea's with Charles, who takes you to a couple clothiers before you settle on one he thinks is the best. One of the attendant girls is able to size and and get your measurements for a fitting, and they let you know the dress will be made and ready with the specifications you have in mind in a little over two weeks, since Charles paid for priority.

After that you go looking for the bracelet and he takes you to a few places, but no luck for the kind you're looking for. You could seek to have it custom made though if you want? Charles also says he's pretty hungry and wonders if you'd want to go somewhere to eat?

>>638629
The bracelet can wait, its not something we absolutely need and let's go get something to eat

>>638629
Yes let us go get sustenance.

And we should definitely get it custom made.

Can we magic it perhaps and make it a magic item?

>>638644
Either way you agree to his proposition and go look for somewhere to eat. He finds a decent and nicer quality pie shoppe which is honestly quite good and better than the food you're used to back at school. Not that it's bad there, this is just really good. The difference between the groundskeeper's wife and the headmistress (and some help from you and the other girls) cooking, and a proper chef.

While sitting and talking over the meal with Charles, you're approached by a woman about your age who is very surprised and delighted to see you, saying she's from Rea and was one of the servants there. You're vaguely familiar with her when she explains more, and it warms your heart to meet someone from the past. She doesn't want to impose on you and Charles, but says she's staying in the city (as it turns out not too far from the school) and would love for you to come over some time, or to spend a day together, and catch up.

>What do you want to do?

>>638661
Magic probably not, but you can certainly enchant it yourself.

>>638667
Yes.
We must make arrangements to converse with her later.


And can we enchant it with barrier spell?
Need them defensive bonuses.

>>638674
You can enchant it with whatever you want, it's all down to what magic you know and can perform on it, and you have started learning common defense spells now that you moved up a grade.

At any rate you reciprocate the feelings and let her know you'd like to meet with her again as she suggests. After she departs Charles wants to know more, which you tell him about your time in Rea, leaving out certain details of course. Awhile later and you're both fed and feeling better, and it's late afternoon approaching sunset. Charles mentions the city can have a pretty active night life depending on where you go, but the choice is yours.

>What do you want to do?

>>638667
Im suspicious about her, can we dragon sense her?

>>638695
You can always dragon sense anyone. She seems genuinely happy to see you and is telling the truth, though her intentions don't seem entirely at heart with what she says. Like she wants or hopes for something from you. Proper friendship, fashion advice, help, love, you can't tell that much.

>>638694
Well I have another jewelry idea.
I simple bracelet that reads.
>Humanity
We can have the dragon bracelet on our left and our humanity bracelet on our right.

Poetic and all that.

Anyways any place to gamble?
Like cards.
We can make a killing.

>>638710
In your simple peasant background and lack of wisdom, yes, that does sound poetic to you, and a good idea! You'll have to remember to get something like that.

As for gambling, that's difficult since unless you're willing to go into some sort of den of iniquity where you could very well get mugged or worse, you're going to have a hard time finding a place that will let a lady gamble to the extent of playing cards. You suppose you could proxy gamble through Charles though, pose as the woman hanging on his arm, and tell him what to play for you or give advice.

Does that interest you? A fair reminder that you're not that good at gambling actually and the last time you tried you lost money.

>>638728
We can let Charles do most of the gambling.

We can use our dragon sense to aid him.

We can tell when someone is feeling confident or bluffing hard core.

We're gonna have to play smart and work together.

>>638734
Roll then! See how you do.

Rolled 56 (1d100)

>>638740
Rolling for gambling!

>>638740
Rolling

>>638770
Captcha ate your dice.

Rolled 10 (1d100)

>>638740
>>638770
Forgot my roll

>>638759
>56

It goes alright. You know if you were the one playing you'd be doing better, but playing through Charles works decently and he makes a little money. Not really enough to justify or risk playing, but you have fun together at least.

By the time you feel you've played enough, it's night already, though the place you're in has other functions like a bar and some instrument players if you wanted to do anything else.

>>638808
Let's listen to music then.
And enjoy (small) amounts of alcohol.

>>638819
You decide to hang out for a couple hours still, take in the scenery, listen to the music, take a drink or two, even dance a little.

Alas, your terrible weakness! Roll to see how you fare.

Rolled 17 (1d100)

>>638838
Plz no low rolls.

Rolled 84 (1d100)

>>638838
Oh shit

>>638863
Nice save

We're going to have to make a list of Maggie's weaknesses.
The first two I can think of.

>Physical activity.
>Alcohol.

>>638863
>84

You remember your last time drinking and keep a lid on it for the most part. You get a little tipsy but not enough to make stupid decisions, and with Charles there you're good. After the couple hours he figures it's time to get you back, though asks if you want to go back to the academy or not since he's not sure how they'll react if you return to the ladies house as you are. He offers you to stay at his place, or even Aea's if you care to, though the choice is yours.

>>638870
Well Maggy's problem is that she's not a lightweight so once she starts drinking she tends not to stop. And when there's appealing or fun activity around (she's a sucker for dancing) it's easy to lose track of how many she's knocked back.

As for physical activity, she's definitely getting better. She's not "fit" for sure, shortstack country girl build, but her problem is motivation rather than not being in shape.

>>638901
It's still a weakness for alcohol.
Not knowing when to stop is a weakness in this case.

Anyways let's wrap this up. Make sure are bracelets get ordered or whatever. And go home to sleep.

>>638915
>It's still a weakness for alcohol.

That's fair to say yeah, just not that she couldn't win a drinking contest.

You figure to head back to school anyway, you think you can pass as sober, as any drunkard might! You make your way out together, leaning against Charles for some warmth in the cool night air. About ten minutes of walking through the streets though, and find your path blocked by some rough looking sorts, saying they saw you come out of the gambling bar and are interested in the contents of your pockets. Charles puts up a good front, but it becomes clear they're armed. After that Charles is more accepting of just giving them what they want.

>What do you do?

Rolled 45 (1d100)

>>638947
>We didn't win that much to be honest
Roll for convincing them

Rolled 75 (1d100)

>>638947
Tell them that we have a magic school to get back too.

(Cast barrier. Try to cast it on Charles if we can.)

>>638956
You try to convince them to leave you alone, but even if you haven't any money, they're fine taking other stuff. Charles has some pretty nice clothes for example, the buttons and other accessories could fetch a little at least.

>>638967
Casting a magic spell though changes their minds. You're not advanced enough that you could cast a barrier on someone else, but you're holding onto Charles so you can cast a barrier on the both of you. One of the thugs still tries to mug you but Charles is able to put him in his place and the others let you pass.

---

Eventually Charles gets you back to the school, though unfortunately it looks like you might have left things too late since the gate is shut. You suppose you could try to find your own way in, but it's your choice.

>What do you do?

>>638985
Shit.

Will we get in trouble for being late?

>>638990
Not on the days off class, some of the students actually go home during those days. It's just that they don't bother keeping the school open with guards into the night during those days.

If you wandered into the women's house and blabbed that you found some way past the wall or jumped it, you might get in trouble, but if you just head in and can make it to your room without being noticed it wouldn't be a problem.

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>>639000
Lets ask Charles if we can stay in with him tonight

Rolled 19 (1d100)

>>639000
Well firstly let's search for some covert entrances.
>>639010
>Access Denied.

>>639028
>19

You don't find shit. Plus it's nighttime so you're less likely to anyway. If there are any covert entrances, you figure someone would know, maybe Beatrice but she's not here now. And anyway if they were covert, they probably wouldn't be in or on the walls.

Rolled 44 (1d100)

>>639010
>>639049
Rolling for mine then

>>639049
Any spells for opening locked gates?
Or getting over walls?

Rolled 50 (1d100)

>>639049
Wait a minute.

Use Morning Glory to burn through the gate.

>>639056
>44

Still not, you'd need an exceptional roll to find a secret way in blind, and that's if it wasn't night time and you were totally sober.

>>639060
There's spells for that yeah. You're almost certain though that the gate would have magical defenses against something like that though, or some sort of alarm.

Helping to climb the wall though should be pretty easy, feel free to roll/cast.

>>639066
You sure you want to do that? You can, just think about it before you commit to the roll.

>>639087
Lets just ask him if we can spend the night with him, we're pretty intoxicated and i dont think we'll be able to find a way in

Rolled 69 (1d100)

>>639087
Rolling for using magic to parkour up the wall.

What's the spell though.
A launchpad spell so we can jump higher?

>>639098
>>639097
Consensus!

>>639098
Your choice. You know one which can help you scale surfaces, though there's others but you haven't practiced with them before.

>>639112
Ok then spider woman time.

Scale that shit

>>639114
>>639114
I said consensus!

>>639122
Roll 1d2 to decide op

1 We go with Charles
2 Magic

>>639132
If we do go with we aren't bedding him.
No romancing.

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>>639135
We're pretty drunk Anon, what happens is not under our control

Rolled 1 (1d2)

>>639132
HEERE WE GO

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>>639147
YUS

>>639141
I'm going to block so hard.
>>639153
I'm going to block like I've never blocked before.

You think it probably not the best idea to try to perform magic and find out the hard way that the school has defenses.

So instead you decide to take Charles up on his offer, which he doesn't mind at all. Going through the streets again, eventually you come to his house (or his father's more like) in town, where you're greeted by a maid. It looks like she'd been up late doing some washing, but is well and willing to help out. Charles lets you know you can sleep in his sister's bed since she's out of town, but in the meantime asks the maid if she can whip something up to eat, for which he helps out. Good point, you had lunch together earlier but no dinner, you're quite hungry. He takes you to the ground floor sitting room where there's some nice chairs and other furniture as well as a lit fire, a welcome sight.

For now though you're in Charles' house, a decent middle-class place, with some time if you care to spend it, while he and the maid make a hasty late night dinner.

>What do you do?

>>639201
>Eat dinner and chat a bit.
>Sleep
Been a tiresome day.

>>639208
This and when hes with us say
>A little birdie told me you like me Charles... *hic* Dat true lover boy?

Then pass out

>>639208
You decide to just wait in the sitting room, and doze off while waiting, politely roused by the maid when she returns with some food and Charles soon after. He asks the maid to join the both of you, and together you have a comfy light dinner by the fire, over some conversation.

>>639220
You're not *that* drunk but feeling cheeky you bring up what the dragon said (without actually saying her as the source) and question Charles' feelings towards you. He's caught off guard and the maid is quite embarrassed, but he dodges around the matter and says he's pleased to know you and such, without admitting his feelings. You tease him a bit, though eventually the conversation returns to normal topics, and you end up dozing off again while they talk, after having eaten.

Later you're temporarily woken again as Charles and the maid help you upstairs and he bids you goodnight, after which the maid helps you to the bedroom and out of your clothes before laying you to sleep and letting you know she's available if you need anything.

---

You wake to the maid again, the next morning as she says she'll be making breakfast, and figured you might want to get up before Charles (still asleep) to get ready for the day, and drew you a bath downstairs and has your clothes ready.

>What do you do?

>>639255
Work out of we're up for it
>Get bathed
>Get dressed.


Do we have classes today?

>>639255
Take a bath, get dressed and leave, pay a visit to Aea to give her some ingredients and then head to the school

>>639270
>>639275

You take the chance to do some basic workouts again, though your motivation dwindles from not seeing results so soon.

You wash up and get dressed, do you care to stick around for breakfast though? If and when you plan to leave, have you a reason for Charles?

You don't have classes today, you've got a full free day. They resume tomorrow though.

>>639288
Well then, stay for breakfast and wait for Charles to wake up

>>639288
Well let's have breakfast.
He can come with us later if he wants.
But we have things to do after morning food time.

>>639297
>>639323
Well he's up by the time you're washed and dressed at breakfast. It's at a table this time and nicer, though still fairly casual.

>So you've got a day ahead of you, what do you want to do?

>>639342
Go to school and ask if Lisbeth's guardian is in the Capitol yet and then visit that girl from Rea

>>639342
We also need to give Aea her daily spit.


OP do elves have their own country?

>>639393
Taking your leave you head to Aea's to spit in a bottle for her.

As for the elves you don't know of any countries belonging to them. Certainly not any on this continent, though they do have communities that are more or less elf exclusive. That's the same with every race really.

>>639361
Making your way back to the school, you ask Nera, the headmistress about Lisbeth's guardian and after a little while she gets back to you and informs you that he is in the city presently. If you want they can set up a meeting for his free time.

>>639410
Tell her to set that meeting up as soon as possible, we need to talk to him after that let's go visit that girl from Rea

>>639410
Then let's have this meeting set up.
Better now then never.

>>639416
>>639420
A couple of hours of playing messenger tag and finally you're able to have a meeting with the guy, and Nera and another school staff member accompanying.

He's an older fellow, clearly a traditional noble. He wants to know what's been so important, and after Nera explaining the situation you tell him you want to adopt Lisbeth more or less.

He politely but quite plainly refuses, saying he wouldn't approve of someone in your position adopting her. As well, he's her guardian as part of his responsibility to the crown in this matter, so he feels it's a duty in some sense.

>What do you do?

>>639458
>Someone of our position.
What does that mean?
Please..tell me.
(Keep rage contained.)
>Guardian cause it's his duty
Have you even had a meaningful conversation with her. Once?

>>639458
Tell him we have a pretty good setup and that we can take care of her once her schooling is done , mention the silk business and that we're friends with the Marquis over on Rea

>>639467
He says a young single woman, who herself isn't very orthodox if she's going to magic school and owns a business.

You try to ask of his connection her and how close they are, he says during the winter recess she lives with his family. From what you know though, that's only like two weeks of the year. The rest of the time apparently, they have no contact.

>>639469
You mention these things but it doesn't really help your case, and he considers it strange.

It seems that he's less concerned with you not being nobility, and more that you're not a traditional sort of lady, and doesn't think that would make the best environment for Lisbeth. And of course there's the issue that he doesn't want to shirk his responsibility to the crown, for his help in the program.

>>639513
What kind of negative effect do you think I'll have on Lisbeth. She seems to have only gotten happier after I've arrived.

>>639513
>>639526
This and if he still refuses to let us adopt her ask him what will it take to his change his mind

>>639526
He thinks she wouldn't be raised to be a proper lady, if she looked up to you or took after you as an example. Certainly you don't follow traditional standards, and he doesn't feel that's correct for Lisbeth. Particularly in her case given her background, it's what she needs he thinks, to be raised properly.

He says it's good that she's happier, but that isn't the important issue here, as she wouldn't know what's best for herself.

>>639593
You ask what would make him change his mind, he says if you served as a more traditional role model then he wouldn't mind. Basically if you did away with your business interests and other involvements, a simple solution being to get married and having your would-be husband to simply take over the matter while you represent an appropriately ladylike standard and behavior.

>>639612
>Proper lady
I used to be a proper lady once.
Then I almost died.
Then I realized a man won't just come an protect me.
So I have done it myself.

Also you know nothing of how Lisbeth is now.
How do you know she is even becoming a proper lady?

>>639645
When you talk about your experience, he says your definition is very different from his, and hearing that you almost died as well as your self-declared independence/competency, further sours him to the idea of you adopting Lisbeth. He in fact asks the school staff if you are the sort of woman being permitted into the academy these days, and they end up having to apologize for you saying that in other ways you're a valuable student.

As for how he knows if she's being raised right, he says he ruddy well hopes she is, considering the reputation the school is supposed to have, and the money being afforded to both her and the academy by the crown. Your question only serves to embarrass Nera who again has to apologize, and defend herself and her methods not only to the older noble fellow but also the male staff member who may have reason to doubt her. Among the things she has to speak of is the proper ethics and behavior instilled in the female students by herself and her predecessors.

Whether intentional or not, by your persistence and questioning, the schools now on the stand by the concerned noble fellow, it seems.

>>639680
(I can feel my aggravation levels maxing out. No point though. He's really stuck in his ways)

Anyways OP how much of an effect will the scars have on our ability to get married.

>>639726
Depends who you're getting married to really. Admittedly the scars are quite bad, but they're not in any incriminating way like a slave brand (now covered) or a criminal brand. The good news is they're pretty exclusively on your body rather than your face, so a potential husband wouldn't have to worry about showing you off or being seen with you, when you'd be wearing a dress or something akin so the scars wouldn't be obvious.

So mainly it would come down to if the guy either loves you enough to overlook the scars, or you present a valuable enough match, that he can overlook them. You might be hard pressed to find either sort of man, but it's certainly not impossible. Something to consider though that if the marriage is an economic/not-love/whatever based, the man will probably be concerned about his reputation. As such you can probably expect complications, like him worrying about your scars being seen or known be people, that they might think him abusive of you. Or like, him worrying about having servants to attend you closely in things like helping you get dressed or washing you, since they would see the scars which would normally be secret, and they could spread rumors or gossip. Basically weird little concerns or situations that could make things difficult, would be considered.

Really though overall, your attitude would make marriage harder for you than the scars would.

>>639783
You mean the
"I'm not helpless damnit."
Attitude?

Ok I officially plan to have Maggie wander Almace for a year helping people.
We need to build a rep.

I want to make Maggie a hero.

That's part of the reason I came here.

Does the wizard that works for the Marquis know master tier spells?

>>639783
Tell him
>I have plans of becoming a Proper Lady, right now i have a relationship with a Merchants son, my silk business will eventually be passed onto him and im here to learn to read and do math so i can help him with the business

Hopefully this will change his mind about us

>>639830
Anon are you annoyed?
I'm annoyed.
Part of me would rather learn from the Marquis wizard.

He took us semi seriously.

>>639726
Also something to point out, but just because he's not willing to transfer guardianship over to you, doesn't mean he won't transfer it at all.

Like you might be able to just get some ideal couple or parents to present the case, he transfers guardianship to them, and then they just transfer it to you, or you just have them to take care of Lisbeth.

All you would need is people you can trust who are married and are presentable, or whom you can impress upon to get married for Lisbeth's sake. Like having Julien marry some girl and play it up to Lisbeth's guardian.

>>639830
This certainly appeals to him and gives you a better case, but he says once you cross that bridge, then he'll consider it.

>>639815
Yeah, that attitude. Most, the vast majority of men, at least in Almace, are going to want a traditional and supportive wife, rather than a capable and independent one.

ALSO I realize now but it should have been obvious, most guys aren't going to be too keen on you being magical, and basically no guys are going to be ok with your beastly heritage (if they know or find out). Not many guys are going to want their potential children to be magical, and pretty much none of them are going to want them to be a quarter dragon.

As for your plan, what about your commitment to the school? The royal mage of the Marquis wasn't that great of a wizard at all really, you've already surpassed him probably.

>>639860
The academy and the staff certainly take you seriously. Not all of them, but generally they're of the sort to see you for your magical skill first.

>>639875
Is Astrea married already? She was in Rea because she was going to get married or something right ?

>>639895
You wouldn't know that, but that is why she was sent to Rea. She might be married now, have suitors, or still adjusting to the court there.

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>>639875
We're powerful damnit.
I believe we have obligations.

>>639898
Well shit, ask him if he would pass the guardianship onto a Married couple we happen to know

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>>639922
Obligations to Almace, acceptable social and gender roles, and to a good man to be his model wife.

Well said!

>>639930
If they're upstanding folk, can provide adequate care for her, and will raise her properly, then he'd certainly consider it.

Do you know any such people though?

>>639937
>I know the daughter of a lord of a town thats married to a noble over on Rea, i could ask them to come for the girl if you'd like

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>>639937
No.
To help people.
Because if someone with as much power doesn't have to help people.
Why should anyone else?

>>639976
Or if Astrea's not married yet ask Julien and Aea to pose as a Couple

>>639980
>Aea
>Proper woman

These things don't go together.

>>639977
Holy Shit Anon

You're going to deep, i can almost see Adele there with you

>>639976
That idea is very appealing to him, though he doesn't believe Rea is close enough to the capitol to provide adequate guardianship for Lisbeth. However, if what you say is true and they are willing, then he'd strongly consider it.

>>639980
They would actually need to be legally married though. In the process of transferring guardianship, it would be obvious if they were just faking a marriage.

>>639985
That too. Aea might be able to pose as a model mother, but you wouldn't rely on it.

>>639977
Why bother with anyone else! You should only think about you! Certainly that fits with your father.

>>639995
>How long are you going to be on The Capitol? Ill send word to them as soon as possible so you can meet them while you're here

>>640032
He showed up to attend to personal matters, but he lives not far from the capitol, he can be there in about a weeks time whenever he needs to.

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>>639995
>Why bother with anyone else! You should only think about you! Certainly that fits with your father.

Then we shall die alone. Making nothing worthwhile.


We will make something.
We will make this world brighter. If only just a little.

>>640057
Tell him well contact him when they arrive, thank him for his time, wave him goodbye and storm out of the room

>>640093
And let's go visit that girl from Rea that lives nearby

>>640093
Well it's actually on his authority to leave first since you requested him here. The staff guy and Nera thank him for coming, then once he's gone promptly turn on you, asking you various things like what were you thinking, and why do you have to go making trouble like that?

>>640114
You can do that after this, yes.

>>640063
Of course you can make something. A nice quiet settled down life for yourself and a family. You won't be alone, and you'll have made something worthwhile in your children. That's a woman's job!

>>640162
Don't bother with Nera and the guy, let's leave and go with that girl

>>640210
They're school staff, it's going to be a breach of student conduct if you just ignore them and walk out.

I mean you can, but are you sure? You could explain it later that you were upset and stormed out I suppose.

>>640162
>Not ladylike
Everytime that's alluded to all it reminds me of is all my failures and disappointments and how I would be considered a monstrosity by most people. Men included. So everytime someone mentions being a normal proper girl. It feels like I'm being taunted. But you're right. I should learn to control myself better.

Also OP.

>Of course you can make something. A nice quiet settled down life for yourself and a family. You won't be alone, and you'll have made something worthwhile in your children. That's a woman's job!

That'll only be making something for us and our husband and our children at best. We'll help people. We'll be the hero we never had.

>>640223
Say goodbye in the most rude way possible without breaching student conduct and then leave

>>640236
Add to that.
>If I'm going to do what I plan to. There will be lot's of people that'll be like that. I just have to learn to move forward.

>>640236
It's worth noting that's the trend you know of, for Almace. You could go to other places and be received differently. For example, in Aea's country you know you'd probably be able to find some lord ambitious enough to be totally fine with marrying you, or some knight who admires your bold attitude and want to help people. Alternatively, the country to the southeast, you know there are people there power hungry enough that they would jump at the chance to wed a half dragon, both for your own potential and for that of their children. And of course there's always the country to the north, where a man will wed you no matter what, if you've got the money. Lastly you imagine there are distant, heathen lands you could go, where they would worship you just for your dragon side and would consider marriage to you a religious duty, like marriage to a godly avatar.

Again, you shouldn't always look at the world entirely through an Almese lens.

>>640240
You abruptly and rudely depart to the staff's annoyance, but you don't wait around. Asking for a guard to escort you, you go on to the girl from Rea's place.

It's not too far, and a nice enough place. A little odd that she managed it, given her background and budget, but look at yourself. When you get there and make yourself known, she's delighted to see you and welcomes you in with open arms and a friendly hug. Normally the guard would to wait outside, bug given the short distance to the school, he asks if he can just go back?

At any rate she welcomes you in and offers you to sit, she just obtained a box of pastries that you simply must try! All the while she wants to know about your time apart, how you've been, things of that nature.

>What do you do?

>>640343
Later.
Finish learning magic first.
The heathen lands can come next.

Also any lands that are at least somewhat less sexist than here?

Is there a magic school in seldan?

>>640343
>Guard leaves
>Shes giving us some pastries as soon as we enter

This is pretty fookin fishy

Fuck it, let's eat some and tell her what we've been doing

>>640356
We could always learn the language of that country that has strong independent women and start up something there

>>640368
That's why I'm asking.
I don't know about such a country.

I really would go there though.

>>640373
We should go there after we finish school and adopt Lisbeth

>>640361
The guard didn't leave, he just wants to leave, he'd rather be back at the school. If you want him to stay though you can ask him to.

The pastries are just a coincidence, she was going to eat some herself.

At any rate though you eat some and have to agree, they are supremely delicious. You're more of a dairy girl yourself from growing up on a farm, cream, custard, curds, that sort of thing. These have fruit in them though which is strange to you but also a tasty new experience. All the while you talk about your time apart and how things have been going. She's amazed by all of it, and remarks about how far the two of you have come, from servant girls in the south, to independent women in the capitol! She's glad to find a friend in you here, and would love to spend the day with you if you've nothing important to do. Or you could stay here with her, help setup and decorate her new place, just have a lazy day in together.

>What do you do?

>>640356
As said in a previous thread, on this continent it's tough to say really. Probably the least sexist in the way you're used to it, would be in the direction of Aea's country, or to the southeast where if you have money or position you can get away with murder regardless of gender, perhaps literally if the stories are true.

Beyond this continent you can't really say. Perhaps the lands of the Orient are different? Or the lands of the crescent? There's also the New World of course, but that's practically untamed and lawless, so you could make whatever kind of life you wanted for yourself, if you had the strength to do so.

Of note that from what you know of the Selden Empire, sexism there is potentially much worse than Almace, but also much different. Women there are seen as naturally subservient to men, however married women are afforded much respect and depending on the husband can have the freedom to do much more and have much more an impact than in this continent. For example, a single woman owning a business here is considered tacky and many people wouldn't do business with here. In the Selden Empire though, it would be quite tolerated and admired if a respectable woman ran even a vast business. She would not only carry a lot of weight with that kind of reputation, but she would be considered a fine wife to any man, and only a fool would try to limit her freedom or potential.

>>640368
>>640373
Are you meaning Aea's country? It's not really that it has strong independent women, most fit the typical gender norms (though in that country they're quite different from Almace). The difference is that actual strong independent women wouldn't be stifled for the most part and thought of as quite capable and noble in her own way.

That's not to say a woman could like, carve out a chunk of land for herself and govern over it and lead an army to exert her will, but she would certainly be free to pursue most any life she wanted if it was a personal thing.

>>640461
Can we make a spell to prevent someone from casting and magic items from using magic?

We're making a few new spells if I can.


Also let's help her around the house. Tell her about our desire to wander the lands helping people.

>>640461
That Selden Empire sounds mighty nice, I'd like to move our whole business over there but i feel like it would be dangerous

Anyways, let's help her and spend the rest of the day with her and ask about Astrea's marriage situation

>>640490
It depends what you're trying to do with that, like if it's to counter magic, or actually a null magic field.

>>640563
One of the main important differences to keep in mind though, is that the Selden Empire and that region follow a different religion. Not only would Maggy have personal issues with that, but she could face persecution if it's found out she wasn't of that faith. Again, there's pros and cons everywhere.

---

Anyway, you decide to hang out for the day with her, a nice time with a friend from a former common place. Even though it wasn't that long ago, you share memories and remember similar experiences and stories of living in the same place together. This includes Astrea's situation, which she says there have been several suitors sweet on her, but nothing yet to come of it. For some reason no men have gotten *too* close with her because of some bad vibes following her around.

While helping her decorate and set up her new home, you also talk about your want to wander around, which she says is quite brave of you and thinks it would be hard, but she wishes you luck and believes you could manage if you tried. If you ever need help achieving that goal as well, she'd want to help out however she could.

So the day whiles away, as you have lunch and dinner together, and it's a really welcome rest from a lot of business as of late. In the evening you sit together by the fire as you read her the letters from Rea to and fro, and she shares some similar things with you. You know you've got classes tomorrow and lament it after such nice time here, particularly when you start to get drowsy and she offers you to stay with her for the night if you want. You suppose you could, but it would make getting to class and keeping up with everyone else a little difficult, a morning rush essentially.

>What do you do?

>>640855
It's more like a spell to block something off from interacting with the aether.

Does that count as a null magic field?

Also we should head back to school grounds sadly.

>>640898
This and tell her how to find us if she needs anything

>>640907
Anon we should ask for personal time to visit Rea.

Sounds like Astrea is having issues again.
It might be magic entities again.

>>640989
Hmmm, im not sure about going but whatever it is we van take em, im down for visiting Astrea

>>640898
Not all magic is aether related, though the vast majority of it is. In this case it wouldn't be a null magic field, just sort of like a firewall against aether. It's too advanced for where you're at, though you could always magic weave it.

At any rate you decide to head back to the school for the night, worth it more than all the potential hassle in the morning. In trying to make it to your room though, you aren't able to avoid a stern talking to by Nera, who lectures you about the difficulties with Lisbeth's guardian and the trouble it could cause, or could have caused. Part of you feels she's right, but you can't get over your annoyance on the matter.

Before you turn in for the night, your thoughts drift back to Rea and your friend there. You wonder what the school policy is on time off or vacations.

---

Another week of classes! Work out a rough plan of what you'd like to do, both in and out of class. If you didn't have anything particular in mind, feel free to roll for happenings.

Rolled 15 (1d100)

>>641314
We need to get time off to visit Rea so start setting that up.
I can't think of anything else so I'll roll.

Rolled 72 (1d100)

>>641422
Supporting and rolling

>>641584
So anon thought if any cool spells?

I got lightning daggers(should we really just become an armory of magic weapons?)
Seal
A sort of dragon aura cloak that covers our body and stuff.
There is still transmutation.

I can't think of anything else.

Oh and maybe an invisibility spell.

>>641602
Why not Magic Sword and Shield with Magic Armor, ir that's possible we would be pretty overpowered

>>641647
Maybe magic lightning sword with magic shield(like shield of wrath from shield hero) and magic aura cloak for armor.(that looks cool ya know with horns on our cloaks head and claws.)

And ideally the cloak has optional wings for flight.

>>641673
Shiiieeet bruh, make it look like http://sabishikukage.deviantart.com/art/Elysium-Soul-Calibur-V-441038893 but with light blueish horns

>>641706
We also need time manipulation magic so we can look like we're going really fast.

Lightning speed blade woman.

>>641956
You work on that Anon, i gtg

>>641584
>72

A productive week of classes though quite busy, between everything you try to manage already. Of note that a few of the teachers ask you to give a demonstration to some students from each student body, so two. They're trying to show how quickly magic can be learned but at the cost of control, which you are a perfect example of. Not that they're trying to use you as a negative example, or that they think you are dangerous, they just want to show how someone can learn a spell but without practicing it can end up not performing correctly, and in your case it can actually be shown in a demonstration since you can learn a spell and cast it just as easily as you can read or say it. By contrast, normally this same process for most would take at least several months to a year. The demonstrations go well at any rate and you're thanked by the teachers, though you do get a lot of attention from the male portion of the student body who before this you'd barely any exposure to. The reactions are mixed, ranging from impressed and interested, to dismissive and annoyed. In particular you're made aware of the fellow who's tarrasque-descended and before was looked to as the eminent student of magic in the academy.

Otherwise though things progress as usual, between classes, reading, learning to dance, trying to get fit, and usual responsibilities beyond the school like supplying Aea with ingredients. During the last couple of days, you figure to ask around, and come to talk with Nera about time off to go to Rea for personal matters. She lets you know that technically a student can take as much time off as they need whenever, and indeed some students (mostly older ones) don't actually attend classes, either taking a break to advance their own personal interests or having completed the expected curriculum and staying to learn more advanced topics through personal study. And of course some students sometimes skip a day or more, particularly in the case of the nobles, who tend to have more important matters now and again.

So while you're free to take time off to go to Rea, as long as you provide a travel itinerary you're free to go. The only thing is, they don't hold up the progression of the curriculum and teaching for students who are absent, so it may end up being that your classes move on without you and you have to pursue some other means to catch up again. And of course, if you don't succeed in the yearly examinations then you don't advance. Her recommendation would be if you want to go, wait till the winter recess when there aren't standard classes for a month. You remember how the academy year schedule works from this, three months of standard classes, then a month recess.

>At any rate you've got the last day of classes for this week, and then the two days of nothing, so what do you want to do?

>>642562
Also just a little heads up but I'll be on campus for awhile. I should be able to post still, but it will be at a slower rate than when I'm normally available.

If someone wants to take over as usual, or fanfic it up that's cool, or we can try at the slower pace.

>>642562
Nope we have to go.
Ask our friends to keep notes in all the standard subjects if they can.

Tell the headmistress we have to head to Rea to do important things.

A couple weeks or so.


Oh and buy a cloak with a hood.
And leather armor if we don't have it.

And tell Aea about our journey.

>>642648
Unfortunately the matters can't wait, and you say you may need to miss classes for it, which is fine but could be difficult for you in the long run. To try and mitigate that, you ask fellow classmates to take notes for you while you're gone.

As for preparations, you can buy those things, but do you want leather armor if you can have your clothes enchanted to be better? Same with Aea, do you want her to come with you, or any of your other hired help? I'm guessing you'll want a carriage for transport as well, unless you've got something else on your mind.

Lastly, over the course of the last week, you've developed a distinct loss of apetite. It wouldn't seem to be any sort of typical cause like a sickness, you've just really no appetite. Every time you try to eat something it's just terrible and can only remember back to the last delicious meal you ate, with the fellow woman from Rea. So far it's only been a week, and you've tried to stomach a bare minimum that you're not starving to death, but you've definitely lost some weight and look malnourished. The effects if it too, namely a lack of energy and motivation.

>What do you want to do?

>>642725
Visit the woman from Rea.
This is like that crap from SAO abridged.

Also bring Aea along.
And she can treat the cloak and leather.
But the leather will be easier to fight in.

>>642737
The next day after class, you go to see the Rea lady. She's happy as ever to see you, again greeting you closely and asking if you're here to stay long. That's all well and good but you really can't take your mind off her cooking, now that you can smell it.

>What do you do?

As for protection on the journey, you talk about not fighting well in say, a cloak, but she can enchant your clothes instead if you want. Nothings going to be easier than figthing in your clothes, of course.

>>642796
Well if the clothes mean.
>Shirt
>Pants
>Silk underclothes
That's fine.

Anyways.
Ask what she puts in her food and if she put anything strange in it.
Ask if we can have some.
And tell Aea about our sense of taste and how it's messed up.

>>642805
You kind of ditched the silk undersuit but otherwise yeah your basic clothes can be enchanted to be protective. Even just your underwear can be at least as good as say, leather armor.

At any rate you talk with the lady, she says she doesn't put anything into her food but love and care, and if you want some she says she can certainly give it but that's not exactly something you can take with you. She offers some of the food she's making if you want that though, or to take it with you.

>>642850
Yes we need to eat some and pack some more up to take with us.
After we do eat chat a bit.
Thank her.
And leave.
(We have to get this checked by dragon lady. And the school)

>>642860
When you say have it checked out, do you mean like, you take the food to the respective parties for them to check out?

In the meantime though you stay for awhile to talk, as well as eat. It's almost debilitating how good the food tastes, though that could just be since you haven't eaten in so long. One way or the other though, she's kind of half-surprised half-amused and tells you don't eat too quickly or else you'll get sick. You can't help it though as you more or less inhale the stuff.

At least that's a proper meal in awhile though, and you feel much better for it. A little sleepy too, but that's expected, and not enough that you're at risk of dozing off or anything. You'd like to though, for sure.

>What do you do?

>>642944
Yes.
Dragon missus first.
If it's not the food we can attribute it to our sense of taste and can ask for her help.

>>642967
That's fine. You ask for a guard escort to get into the menagerie, and as usual go about the process to get in to see the dragon. She's there waiting for you and asks if you thought about what she said last time?

You though ask her about the food, she smells it from where she's sitting and says it smells fine to her. When she tastes it though she quite quickly spits it out and asks why you're trying to give her food that's been tampered with?

>>642991
>Tampered with?
>I came to you because I was worried about that. After someone gave it to me after eating this anything else I ate tasted inedible.
>Any idea why?

>>642999
She can't say why it's been tampered with or for what purpose. It's definitely not poisoned though, or dangerously tampered with. She just can tell it's been spat in by someone, and thinks it's gross and doesn't want to eat it for that reason.

Out of curioisty you ask her how she knows what spit tastes like to that extent, she says you should try kissing someone sometime which embarrasses you.

>What do you do?

>>643050
>Spat in...wait a minute... don't tell me it's magic spit... disgusting. And also explains why my taste is off. Anyways thanks for the help again. Love you.

And give her a hug.

Let's head back and interrogate Rea lady.

>>643058
You're going to leave at that?

Double checking.

>>643091
Tell her
>Well because of that spit I've been starving for the past few days. I couldn't really eat anything. It was awful. I think I should go settle this now. Oh and I'll be leaving the capital for a short while so I'll miss you.

Hug her. If she has any farewells to say let her. And leave.

We should deal with this ASAP

>>643109
It makes sense that you'd want to handle this matter as quick as possible, but she's still annoyed you can tell and says as much, basically that you're tending to show up when you need something of her. You tell her you love her and hug her and she doesn't refuse it, but also doesn't reciprocate, proudly looking away and wishing you well on your trip. The only thing she says is to think about what she said if you already haven't, and to watch yourself, now that you're climbing the ladder so to speak.

Otherwise, you exit her room to meet with the guard again to take you back, hearing his amazement over the mermaid he went and saw.

---

Back at Rea lady's house, she surprised to see you again so soon. You ask her what's on your mind, she says she has no idea what you're talking about, and is honestly a little offended that you would accuse her of something like that. Strangely, using your senses, she seems to be telling the truth, or at least personally believes what she's saying.

>What do you do?

>>643174
>Well something magic is going on. Come with me I have an idea
Have her come with us to Aea.
And have Aea check her saliva for magic.
The food too.
And see if she can brew a potion to fix our sense of taste.

>>643241
She accompanies you without issue to Aea's, whom you ask to check for magic of the sort. Aea without warning kisses her rather strongly, which she recoils from speechless, both of you turning a little red. Aea though tasting her mouth from it, tells you it's not magical. In checking the food though, she's not as quick as the dragon, but she similarly detects magic. This confuses the Rea lady, who doesn't know how her food is getting magic, or spit in it for that matter.

You ask Aea about a potion to remedy the problem, she says she can fix up a way around it if you keep drinking what she makes, but a proper fix she can't say until she knows the source or at least gets a fresh sample, so to speak.

>>643280
>Ok so it's not her. That means something in her kitchen is spitting magic into her food. Why does all the weird stuff happen to me? Miss stay here with Aea. It seems a magic entity might be in your house. I'll head over to my school and see what they know. Aea if you can start making that potion it'd be great.

Let's head to our magic school and tell the headmistress about the situation. Ask of there's any information of any type of entity that does this.

>>643318
Telling her the truth, she's quite alarmed at this news, and hopes the problem is dealt with. Aea throws her arm around the lady and pulls her close, saying she'll keep an eye on her in case anything happens. The lady herself looks at you in a plea of help, but you haven't time for that!

Making your way back to the school, it takes a little while to get to see Nera, but you tell her the situation and she takes it seriously, pointing you in the right direction. She takes you to a teacher who specializes in this sort of knowledge, whom you explain the situation to. He says it's not a lot of informaiton to go off, not enough really. One thing he says though is that he's quite certain it wouldn't be magic, in opposition to what Aea said. If it was magical, then you wouldn't have found the school's food distasteful. If he had to guess, the cause would be something which naturally has this sort of effect to its saliva, which could be several things, including but not limited to a witch, certain types of plants, any sort of favored animal of a god which would be into this sort of thing, vampires, trickster spirits or entities, and even some insects or other vermin. Again though, to be sure he'd need more information.

>What do you do?

>>643433
Ask if he can narrow it down if he has the food in question.

If so we can get it.

>>643469
He says he could at least try. Where you want to get the food from though?

>>642796
>But you really can't take your mind off her cooking

Fuck, i knew it

>>643502
Well let's have her cook it again
Tell her if she does we can find out what is causing this and fix it.
Taste test it to make sure it's tainted.
If it's delicious we know it's corrupted.
>>643508
Well it's not her.
It least she believes it's not her.
This is annoying though.
Maybe we can Weave our way outta this?
Let's try normal methods first though.

>>643517
Supporting

>>643517
Well you go and get Rea lady, and while there Aea grabs your attention and says she realized only too late, that the food you gave her was the one you're already half eaten, so the magic she was detecting was your saliva actually.

At any rate you go back to the house and have Rea lady cook again, this time watching her the whole time. You realize at this point that before, you never actually watched her cook the food, and right away you can tell that not only is she not that great, but the stuff she can cook isn't even remotely close to the kind of fanciness of the food you were eating with her before. When she finally does finish it, you taste it and indeed it's awful. She reacts the same way in fact, and can't understand what happened and why her food isn't good anymore. Something you note is that she doesn't seem to realize that the food she's made now is any different from the food the times before, like she believes they're the same quality and look.

>What do you do?

>>643706
OP if we focus our magic on our tongue.
(And maybe make it dragon like)
Could that cure us?

Like spell Weave a spell to cure us?

>>643706
Check the house for anything with magic in it

>>643706
Use our senses to search the house for anything off.

>>643749
You have no idea, probably not though since as the teacher and then Aea confirmed, this is actually not magical. Like you could cure yourself of a magic disease with magic, but not a mundane disease. Not that this is a disease, but whatever it is, is a normal natural thing rather than magical.

>>643761
Well you don't have the ability to just detect magic, but you can use your senses to look around.

Roll for it!

Rolled 76 (1d100)

>>643791
I've only had shit rolls today.
Time for my one decent roll.

Rolled 99 (1d100)

>>643791
Rolling