"Not at all Cale, not at all." Nydia replied, processing all the information he'd given her. "In fact, I think the two of us will do quite well together. So what do you say? Shall we team up?" She asked, silently hoping he'd agree.
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Grana sighed as he stalked through the woods, waiting for some beast to leap out at him. Again. While walking, Grana began to reflect back to last night. "He wasn't really drunk, was he? Way to make an ass of myself." Grana sighed and shook his head. Grana heard a low growling behind him.Ever so slowly, Grana turned around to find himself face to face with a huge black bear with two red stripes running down its back. "godsdammit... A Geo-Bear? Really?" Geo-bears were an unfortunate experiment by the Geomancers to breed loyal and strong pets. Unfortunately, all they managed to breed were killing machines with near-impenetrable pelts that bred like rabbits. The Geobear lashed out at Grana with a paw bigger than the pyromancer's head, only just missing as Grana slid under the fell beast. To avoid getting trampled, Grana rolled out from under the Geobear and tried to retaliate with a fireball, only managing to anger the beast. "You have got to be kidding me! Its fur isn't even singed!" The bear charged forward as Grana turned and ran. "Fuck, fuck, fuck fuck fuck!" Grana yelled as he crashed through the underbrush, getting whipped by branches left and right. Grana heard a waterfall and immediately ran towards it. Grana then felt the earth disappear beneath him. His arm reached out and managed to snag a tree branch by the tips of his fingers. Grana heard the Geobear behind him and quickly flung his body into the caress of the tree above. The heavy bear, too stupid to look, to massive to stop, hurtled at full speed over the cliff to its death waiting below. Grana slid out of the tree and spat over the cliff before heading back to the academy. "Screw this. I'm joining the tournament. Some other unlucky Pyro can get stuck with the Geobears."
Grana arrived on the scene just in time to hear Master Marcus give the rules for combat in this tournament. Grana looked around, wondering if he could find a partner anywhere. "Grana Rei, Pyromancer Mage! Anyone care to team up?" Grana saw a few disgusted looks from other Mages. The name of the Acrobat travelled fast, and few wanted to be friends with a Magus that had spent more than half his life in the realm of humans. Still, Grana was determined to find a partner somewhere.
Grana arrived on the scene just in time to hear Master Marcus give the rules for combat in this tournament. Grana looked around, wondering if he could find a partner anywhere. "Grana Rei, Pyromancer Mage! Anyone care to team up?" Grana saw a few disgusted looks from other Mages. The name of the Acrobat travelled fast, and few wanted to be friends with a Magus that had spent more than half his life in the realm of humans. Still, Grana was determined to find a partner somewhere.
Cale stuck out his hand for Nydia to shake. "Team up then we shall. Is there anything else I should know about you before we sign up?" Cale said making some last minute assurances before Cale would go up with Nydia into the tournaments. It would be a difficult tournament indeed but Cale thought it would be worth it and with Nydia on his side things started to look up from such a daunting tournament.
"Goddamn it he knows I can't I use ice" Ezekial quickly strode over and grabbed his frozen jug and quickly returned to his tree, he set the jug in his lap. Water is the most free flowing element Hydromancer's exist to impose their will on it and force it to abide by our rules, Ice is mearly water forced into a cold solid state therefore a release of ice requires the solid to be forced to move again causing the ice to break apart and revert to a natural water state Ezekial knew that though this explanation may work the actually process would require deep concentration and willpower. He set the ice block on his lap and closed his eyes trying to feel the ice and force it to move.
Drew sighed. Teaming up? Seriously? I suppose I have no choice in the matter now. He started lookin around, trying to find a Hydromaster. If I can use lightning, this things will be much easier. Then again, it's not a basic Hydro technique. The only reason Fei knows how is because we trained in that specifically for quite a while. I might have to try my luck with someone else. Might as well wait. No need to rush. He sat down near the entrance, still practicing with the air current, a couple sparks flying from his fingertips.
She twitched her nose at the smell of the bacon as she stuffed her mouth with eggs. "I don't usually fight by myself. I help Drew most of the time, so..." she chewed and swallowed. "You're going to fight too huh? Do you think they'll regulate the ranks of mages that they let fight?" she got up and started to get ready to go. It was getting late in the morning and she figured they would start soon. "That was good~"
Seth quickly finished the bacon and eggs, giving a few parts to Fei as well. He figured he was late, since the Mess Hall was looking particularly empty. As he began walking with Fei, he thought for a moment.
"They might regulate a little bit. Tournaments will usually not be that picky though, so students can prove themselves. Even if you lose against a Weaver, if you show that you could stand up to them, you can still be considered for reward. Fighting against that which is supposedly losing odds shows something of yourself." Seth explained as they entered the arena where he spotted Drew.
"Speaking of the tournament, why don't you ask your brother to practice? Seems he is here to prove himself as well!" Seth said waving to the waiting Airshifter. "Hey Drew! Why aren't you in there winning yet?"
Wonder why he hasn't started yet? Something go wrong?
"They might regulate a little bit. Tournaments will usually not be that picky though, so students can prove themselves. Even if you lose against a Weaver, if you show that you could stand up to them, you can still be considered for reward. Fighting against that which is supposedly losing odds shows something of yourself." Seth explained as they entered the arena where he spotted Drew.
"Speaking of the tournament, why don't you ask your brother to practice? Seems he is here to prove himself as well!" Seth said waving to the waiting Airshifter. "Hey Drew! Why aren't you in there winning yet?"
Wonder why he hasn't started yet? Something go wrong?
"Meh. Still a little sleepy." He cracked his knuckles, sitting up when Seth and Fei walked up to him. "They recommended teaming up with someone, and I'll be frank, everyone who I'd want to partner up with has someone, and everyone else... well, I don't feel like going with them. Figured there's no need to rush things. So I missed the first round. I can get in the next one." He was now in front of them. "So what brings you two here?"
Fei ran over to her brother and hugged him. "Are you going to fight too Drew?" she smiled up at him. "We're going to need partners? Do you want to team up? I can help you!~" It would be a lot easier if she had a partner, except she wasn't really an offensive fighter unless she had lightning.
Seth nodded to Drew, hearing that partners was being implemented. It wasn't exactly unheard of, but if the tournament was an invite everyone deal, then that would mean it was probably one of those bigger group things than he was familiar with.
"Guess I'm here to let off some flames. Maybe win something from someone, or send a guy to the infirmary. In any case, I wasn't really appealed with going to the forests and helping clear out the things in there while the Earthshapers did their work." Seth said with an odd grin.
"Not sure who exactly I would partner up with, but I imagine it would just happen naturally. That is how it usually does work out. Besides, if my odd Earthshaper is here, I'll just light myself on fire and he'll show up. We're odd like that."
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Meanwhile, at the edge of the island, an airship landed. It was a small, brittle craft, which was made much more apparent as the two individuals jumped off, and lit it aflame, destroying the craft so no others would be able to use it. By their calculations the Academy would not be far, and they would locate all they needed to in order to complete the bargains they had planned.
Silently nodding to one another, they proceeded towards the Academy, covered with heavy looking cloaks which was somewhat unusual with the bright weather, but it covered their features, which was much more important. As the Academy drifted into view, the two split up, planning on entering from different locations so to keep visitors confused about keeping track of the similarly cloaked individuals.
"Guess I'm here to let off some flames. Maybe win something from someone, or send a guy to the infirmary. In any case, I wasn't really appealed with going to the forests and helping clear out the things in there while the Earthshapers did their work." Seth said with an odd grin.
"Not sure who exactly I would partner up with, but I imagine it would just happen naturally. That is how it usually does work out. Besides, if my odd Earthshaper is here, I'll just light myself on fire and he'll show up. We're odd like that."
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Meanwhile, at the edge of the island, an airship landed. It was a small, brittle craft, which was made much more apparent as the two individuals jumped off, and lit it aflame, destroying the craft so no others would be able to use it. By their calculations the Academy would not be far, and they would locate all they needed to in order to complete the bargains they had planned.
Silently nodding to one another, they proceeded towards the Academy, covered with heavy looking cloaks which was somewhat unusual with the bright weather, but it covered their features, which was much more important. As the Academy drifted into view, the two split up, planning on entering from different locations so to keep visitors confused about keeping track of the similarly cloaked individuals.
"If you want to." He nodded. He trusted Fei more than anyone in the academy, so he was glad to have her enter. "It'll certainly make the tournament much easier..." He nodded to Seth. "Best of luck to you. And good luck finding a partner." He got up, motioning for Fei to walk in ahead of him.
Fei squealed in joy and skipped ahead with a big grin. She pulled out her water reserves, getting a little warmed up. She was glad that there was a stream in the arena that they used just for Hydromancers. But what if there's another hydro that we fight... She wasn't paying attention to Drew as she went ahead, looking for some sort of registration.
Nydia shook Cale's hand enthusiastically, happy to have found a partner that seemed so reliable. "Well... I imagine I'm not as physically fit as you. Also shielding is Master-level for LightDwellers and I'm nowhere near good enough yet. I can probably dodge my fair share of attacks, but I may need to rely on you to shield me occasionally. I've already come up with a few ways to combine our powers to make up for any weaknesses I might have though if you'd like to hear them. I can think of nothing else relevant to this tournament though."
"Great, now we may need to jump into the middle of a battle if something goes wrong. Hopefully the Earthshifter tunnels will work. Well I guess the best I can do is wish you good luck at this point. I'm a dedicated healer so I can't exactly fight with you Edward." Alexander said after hearing the announcement.
First they allow outsiders and are trading some of us off, then suddenly they change the rules of the duel. What in the world is going on here?
First they allow outsiders and are trading some of us off, then suddenly they change the rules of the duel. What in the world is going on here?
"That's good to hear. I always like a little variation here and there. I can defend you if need be and maybe you can help me if the time comes. Since we are ready to go I suggest we make our way to the tournament floor and prepare ourselves." Cale said while looking around checking out the competition. Maybe it had been good that Cale had found a Lightdweller to be his partner but Cale dreaded at the thought that maybe they might have to fight each other when the time comes in the upper echelons of the tournament, if they get there.
As Seth looked about, checking to see if he could find someone to simply play along with for the moment, he spotted the "Dancer boy" over nearby, looking for a partner as well. Twice the pyromancer would be an interesting thing to try out, though chances were they would not be fighting together so much as making sure they didn't set each other on fire.
Now...what was his name? ...........Grana, that's it. Lucky me.
"HEY YOU! GRANA, RIGHT?" Seth shouted, approaching the Pyromancer. Seth felt he probably didn't even need the partner, since it would be a little easier to just let his flames run wild, but perhaps another who used flames would be helpful since he wouldn't have to worry as much about setting the fellow on fire.
"Partners for the time being? Or you got something against someone who burns a little brighter?" Seth said, feeling the burning already taking a stronger hold. He was ready for this. While it wasn't true that every Pyromancer was a warhungry one, it seemed that every single one of them had a feeling for it, one that made them....prepared, or something.
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As Marcus looked over the Arena, second time it seemed he was put in charge of something stupidly important, he shouted once more.
"Once you have partnered up, you can head to your particular parts of the Arena. We will be running multiple matches at once, with the Earthshapers again making some walls in each section so you don't interfere with one another. Its a first come first serve deal, so if you don't get in the first few matches, you will have to wait your turn." Marcus boomed, feeling his own blood boil at the thought of again participating in the jousting arena's he knew back home.
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The two dark cloaked fellows had finally arrived at the entrance where things were being redone. Nodding to each other over the distance, they proceeded into the Academy itself through the gates, drawing little attention but largely ignored due to the presence of other guests. As they proceeded inward, they began looking over each of the areas, looking for something in particular. While many students tended to ignore them, some took note, and took it upon themselves to tell others what they had seen. One such student, a younger Nightshade, decided to inform Aden that there were strangers walking about in the Academy that they didn't remember seeing, and then vanished off once more, claiming to be "just passing along information".
Now...what was his name? ...........Grana, that's it. Lucky me.
"HEY YOU! GRANA, RIGHT?" Seth shouted, approaching the Pyromancer. Seth felt he probably didn't even need the partner, since it would be a little easier to just let his flames run wild, but perhaps another who used flames would be helpful since he wouldn't have to worry as much about setting the fellow on fire.
"Partners for the time being? Or you got something against someone who burns a little brighter?" Seth said, feeling the burning already taking a stronger hold. He was ready for this. While it wasn't true that every Pyromancer was a warhungry one, it seemed that every single one of them had a feeling for it, one that made them....prepared, or something.
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As Marcus looked over the Arena, second time it seemed he was put in charge of something stupidly important, he shouted once more.
"Once you have partnered up, you can head to your particular parts of the Arena. We will be running multiple matches at once, with the Earthshapers again making some walls in each section so you don't interfere with one another. Its a first come first serve deal, so if you don't get in the first few matches, you will have to wait your turn." Marcus boomed, feeling his own blood boil at the thought of again participating in the jousting arena's he knew back home.
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The two dark cloaked fellows had finally arrived at the entrance where things were being redone. Nodding to each other over the distance, they proceeded into the Academy itself through the gates, drawing little attention but largely ignored due to the presence of other guests. As they proceeded inward, they began looking over each of the areas, looking for something in particular. While many students tended to ignore them, some took note, and took it upon themselves to tell others what they had seen. One such student, a younger Nightshade, decided to inform Aden that there were strangers walking about in the Academy that they didn't remember seeing, and then vanished off once more, claiming to be "just passing along information".
Aden nodded to the Nightshade, then turned to head towards where these strangers had been seen, already relishing the prospect of burning these intruders to little more than greasy, ashy stains in the stonework. He gathered his cloak and raised the hood, then headed for the location they had directed him to. Sometimes, life was good to him.
The two cloaked individuals continued their walk, seemingly unaware of Aden's approach. However, as Aden began to catch up to them, the two split up, with one heading in one direction about the Academy and the one heading in the other. It seemed as if they were going to be sweeping the Academy, or were trying to lose any followers they had. Whichever the case, one took the left side which had the infirmary, as well as the Fire Caverns and Light Temples, and the other headed to the right side, going instead towards the side with the Library and Waterfall fortress and Nightshade areas.
The school was abuzz. This tournament had really thrown everything on its head with the rewards it had been offering. Wealth, power, promotion. I could sure go for that. Raven thought to herself. One step closer to getting out of this place and getting back at those idiots at home. But the thought of having to team up with someone to do it was displeasing. For someone who didn't even work well with other Nightshades, let alone any other members of the Academy, having to find a partner was not going to be a pleasant, or easy task.
Raven looked around the cafeteria, already most of the students were partnering up, looking to get the early edge and develop some kind of strategy for the upcoming battles. Fuck. Who am I going to have to work with to get this? I want that Adept promotion, I better find someone good.
However, with no social connections, she had almost no way of telling who would be suitable to team up with. Damn. Why'd they have to go and make us try to be social? Lousy teachers, trying to force everything. Bad enough we're being sold off. Now we have to play nice to boot. There were a couple of pyromancers making offers, and one, in the center of the room shouting back at the other, actually looked pretty competent. Better him than nothing I guess.
She walked behind the more subdued pyro and tapped him on the soldier. "Excuse me," she said in a hushed tone. "If you are looking for a teammate for this grading system that the masters are parading around as a tournament, I am in the market for someone to work with. If you are interested, that is." Probably stuck up and will just shoot me down. Whatever, I'll try that other fire guy. The loud one.
Raven looked around the cafeteria, already most of the students were partnering up, looking to get the early edge and develop some kind of strategy for the upcoming battles. Fuck. Who am I going to have to work with to get this? I want that Adept promotion, I better find someone good.
However, with no social connections, she had almost no way of telling who would be suitable to team up with. Damn. Why'd they have to go and make us try to be social? Lousy teachers, trying to force everything. Bad enough we're being sold off. Now we have to play nice to boot. There were a couple of pyromancers making offers, and one, in the center of the room shouting back at the other, actually looked pretty competent. Better him than nothing I guess.
She walked behind the more subdued pyro and tapped him on the soldier. "Excuse me," she said in a hushed tone. "If you are looking for a teammate for this grading system that the masters are parading around as a tournament, I am in the market for someone to work with. If you are interested, that is." Probably stuck up and will just shoot me down. Whatever, I'll try that other fire guy. The loud one.
"Damn." Aden took a moment to gauge the situation. His first instinct was to take the left one, and ensure the safety of the Fire Caverns and Infirmary. But he reconsidered - the right one was headed towards the Library or the Nightshade area most likely, which likely meant either he wanted to go through the Academy's secrets in the library, or contact with Darnell.
The Pyromancers can protect themselves, and causing trouble in the infirmary would be foolish.
Aden went right.
The Pyromancers can protect themselves, and causing trouble in the infirmary would be foolish.
Aden went right.