After the dean dismisses the students, Lenny (the student who led you to the auditorium) gathers the party to show them to their dorm hall.
"Well guys, feel free to roam about the campus. Classes begin tomorrow and dont hesitate to contact me with any question, concerns or if you just want to hang out!" He says this as he hand each of you your room keys, his dorm room number, and his cell number, along with a map of the campus.
Campus Map (Let me know if you cant see the map, it wouldnt let me upload it up to here for some reason. If you can't see it maybe, I'll put it up on discord.)
“The library here must be incredible. That’s where I’m going to go first.” Asher says to no one in particular. He wanders the campus asking a few students to point him to the right building and as he reaches the building of his desire he places his hand on the door takes a deep breath and opens the door and sees...(I’ll let the dm fill in the blank for me here)
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Gash- Lvl14 Goblin Wizard - The High Court of the Aasimar Queen
yes i can see it / Kraft says "see yall later" as he walks off and looks around on the way to his room / when he get to his room he looks it over as he is not use to staying in a room to say /
Kraft set up his room with not much in him self as far as stuff / he is tiered from the long haul / he takes mental notes of the 3 others before he left /
Izzy hovers in the background for now, though at some point rolled her eyes as someone named themselves as a Dracula, but instead of a sarcastic remark she remained silent and observing. Following along she can't help but step hesitantly towards the room designated as hers...it had been a long time since she had a room and the only time she had one that wasn't likely to be invaded by some parental figure. Entering the simple room she smiles as to her eyes it is a luxury suit with the promise of warmth and shelter...
“The library here must be incredible. That’s where I’m going to go first.” Asher says to no one in particular. He wanders the campus asking a few students to point him to the right building and as he reaches the building of his desire he places his hand on the door takes a deep breath and opens the door and sees...(I’ll let the dm fill in the blank for me here)
Asher, as you approach the library, you see a large vaulted wooden double door. The doors look as if they would need a battering ram to break them down. When you get with 10ft of the doors, they slowly open with a low rumble the metal hinges squeak and pop as they move. The doors are just open enough to allow you to fit through.
When you walk through you are surprised to see that there is no one who opened the doors for you. You see what looks like an army of librarians wizzing back and forth as they perform their daily duties. As you walk past the ornate vestibule, you are welcomed by rows of book shelves on either side of you creating a corridor to the center of the room. The room is massive, the shelves themselves rise well above you, about 10 stories with walkways at each level that criss and cross above you.
Your sense of awe is suddenly interrupted when a female halfling tugs at your from below.
"Hi, uh yes. This is my first day here, and I uh don't know anything and I would really like to. Could you recommend me some good books about this school and magic in general to start understanding all of this? The more the better." Asher says kind of sheepishly as he looks around the library with his mouth agape
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Gash- Lvl14 Goblin Wizard - The High Court of the Aasimar Queen
yes i can see it / Kraft says "see yall later" as he walks off and looks around on the way to his room / when he get to his room he looks it over as he is not use to staying in a room to say /
Kraft set up his room with not much in him self as far as stuff / he is tiered from the long haul / he takes mental notes of the 3 others before he left /
Cassie grips her dorm room key tightly in her hand and walks about looking for her room. Locating it, she opens the door and takes one look inside and sighs in apparent disappointment and cries out loud, "no, no, this will not do at all," cursing and fuming, her tail twitching wildly as it whips back and forth, her agitation growing with the realization that this is going to be much more difficult than she first thought!
Standing outside her room in the hallway she slams the door shut and grabs her tail to stop it's wild almost uncontrollable movements. Cassie annoyed and frustrated by the damn thing, not used to it, not sure exactly how to get it under control with it seemingly tied to her emotional state! "Just stop it!"She screams at it in anger and frustration, unused to her extra appendages. At least the wings were less bothersome but so unsightly even all folded up.
Still holding the tail tightly Cassie storms off in search of the nearest campus cafe or coffee shop to have some tea or something to help relax and calm herself down. As Cassie walks along, tail in one hand, her other hand clutching the campus map she finds herself wondering if off-campus housing was an option for first-year students???
Cassie,
As you stand in front of your door clutching onto your tail in an attempt to control it. A fellow student that looks like humanoid lizard approaches and advises you:
"Yea, tails can be a nuisance if you're not used to them. Some advice, they are look mood rings, when your happy it'll jump around like a child.When your angry, you can expect it to whip back and forth in a way that can cause some damage to an unsuspecting passerby. If you can learn to use your emotions like a tool, your tail will be a great asset. Think of it as an arm. When you get frustrated you sometimes find yourself instinctively throwing your arms up dont you?" He says while his tail mirrors his statement.
"Why dont you give it a try, think of how you would hung yourself with your arms, but... dont move your arms."
Ceasar takes a look at his fellow classmates and nods, before head towards his dorm. Best to get settled in first, he'll have time to wander later.
"I suppose I'll see you all later."
The three of you have decided to go straight for your dorm rooms.
The building where the dorms are located is very ornate, a great example of high-end architecture. The common areas are large with tons of space to socialize and sit with your thoughts. On the main floor, you will find your concessions: Starbucks, Mcdonalds, Subway, and Jamba Juice are all located here. You will also find the cafeteria here open from 7:00AM to 9:00PM
The rooms are pretty minimal in terms of what they offer. They have enough space for twin sized bed, a large dresser and a large desk. Two shelves are already provided in the room, here you will find the materials for you classes already stocked for you. The saving grace is the large window that each room has that allows plenty of light into the room (if brightness is your thing).
"Hi, uh yes. This is my first day here, and I uh don't know anything and I would really like to. Could you recommend me some good books about this school and magic in general to start understanding all of this? The more the better." Asher says kind of sheepishly as he looks around the library with his mouth agape
"Unfortunately your access to the library is rather limited when it comes to magic spells as a first year, but if you want to know more about the historical aspects of magic, I can take you to the historical section of the library. Most first years want to know more about there species before anything else. If this is something you want to know more about the books authored by Volothamp Geddarm, aka Volo for short, is probably the most complete source on Yuan-Ti's. Your request is rather vague, which is to be expected, so dont feel bad. I have no doubt that you will return later on with more specific requests."
The halfling guides you to the historical section after pulling a stack of books on Yuan Ti's.
“Thank you so much. Yaun Ti is it? Okay. And um perhaps um the most popular or well renown historical reference would do? Like some sort of encyclopedia? Or maybe a collection of essays? If you have encyclopedias I’ll just start at A and work my way through!”
Asher takes in the sights and smells of the books and the building reveling in each binding he saw.
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“Thank you so much. Yaun Ti is it? Okay. And um perhaps um the most popular or well renown historical reference would do? Like some sort of encyclopedia? Or maybe a collection of essays? If you have encyclopedias I’ll just start at A and work my way through!”
Asher takes in the sights and smells of the books and the building reveling in each binding he saw.
"If there had to be one historical text to recommend I think I would recommend....." the halfling pauses in contemplation. "Ah, of course, the historical accounts of Myrddin, or as you probably know him, Merlin, adviser and wizard to the Pendragon family! You wont find any casting instruction in these books, but as someone who is new to this kind of knowledge, this is a great place to start."
Tellier takes his keys with a blank expression on his face and barely hears Lenny's information. "Ah. Ok. I'll just... get going then."
He speaks in barely a whisper before heading off to Loralei Hall.
Tellier you make your way to Loralei Hall. The building looks like a castle, without the dominating walls that most would expect to see. Strong, sturdy stone construction.
As you walk through the large doors, the ambiance is warmer than you imagined it being from the outside. It almost resembles what many would imagine the white house would look like on the inside. You begin to understand that the majority of the faculty offices are located here. A few steps through the threshold you see a board that serves at the directory.
"1st Floor - Head councilor - Rm 104"
"2nd Floor - Head Faculty Administrator - Rm 210"
"3rd Floor - Room and Board administrator - Rm 306"
"That would be perfect, thank you so much. I'm sure you'll be seeing a lot of me here." He chuckles nervously as the fact a Halfling is showing him around is just now setting in.
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Tellier looks around nervously before knocking on the door to room 104, "Hell-" he pauses briefly to clear his throat, "Hello? Is anyone here? I'm really confused about this whole process."
Tellier looks around nervously before knocking on the door to room 104, "Hell-" he pauses briefly to clear his throat, "Hello? Is anyone here? I'm really confused about this whole process."
Tellier, you turn the door knob and push the door open as you inquire as to whether anybody is there. A woman, human, is sitting at a round table seemingly filling out some paper work. She looks up abruptly as if she may have gotten startled for a second.
"Oh, sorry you startled me there! Please come take a seat" With a motion of her hand the door gently closes behind you.
"I'm assuming you're a first year? Exam day is quite a busy day for us councilors as you can imagine. Anyways let me begin with talking about you, well, the 'you' that you haven't quite met yet that is."
The councilor asks your name, which I assume you give her. "Tellier, My name is Penny Rastor its nice to meet you.Anyways, I understand your confusion. We all do, it's quite a shock to the system. Especially when you have no idea what you are. Therefore let me begin with explaining your species. You are a Dragonborn, one of the rarest species you can be really. I dont know if you've noticed but if you look around, there aren't many of you in the school and Naedonia boasts that we have the most Dragonborns enrolled than any other university. There isn't even much literature about your race compared to the others "
"A common misconception is that Dragonborn are half human and half dragon, but in truth, you're neither. You are a race apart, much like how monkeys are a biological relative to humans but remain seperate in the evolutionary chain. You, specifically, are a bronze Dragonborn which means that you will more than likely find an affinity with lightning. In fact, if you become capable enough, you will have the NATURAL ability to 'breath' lightning much like how the more well known dragon breathes fire."
"Tellier, I dont know how your life was like before this, but you are a being of great tradition. You are the white whale of races, and it would be a great shame if you were never made aware of your true lineage. Let the school teach you what it means to be Dragonborn. You may think that you are under stress right now, but the truth is your mind has more than likely been fighting itself to free itself from veil that was covering you eyes. You now have the chance to choose the kind Dragonborn you want to be, and I for one am looking forward to seeing your development. So for now, attend your classes, ask questions and you'll see that what you have left behind is a life of false mediocrity, and in turn gained a life of purpose."
"There is a community on campus, a fraternity really, they are called 'Natus Draco'. If I were you I would attend their open house next week. Joining them will give you a good sense of the community that is Dragonborn."
Ceasar, having already begun to sort/go through his things, notes the curriculum and can't help but smiles with anticipation. However, he remembers that he's not just here to have fun, he needed to learn everything he could to better himself. It was going to fall onto him one day to take care of his family's name, so he had to match and exceed what was expected of him.
Tellier thanks the councilor and heads for his dorm, What does she mean, false mediocrity? I had everything I wanted! I'll stay here for this, whatever it is, just to prove her wrong so I can go back to my normal life. This sort of thing isn't right."
Once he arrives back, he sits down and reads his list of classes, Martial arts? What kind of class is this? Why do I need to learn this? What on Earth is 'charms'? I don't think half of these are real subjects, is this some sort of made up curriculum?
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After the dean dismisses the students, Lenny (the student who led you to the auditorium) gathers the party to show them to their dorm hall.
"Well guys, feel free to roam about the campus. Classes begin tomorrow and dont hesitate to contact me with any question, concerns or if you just want to hang out!" He says this as he hand each of you your room keys, his dorm room number, and his cell number, along with a map of the campus.
Campus Map (Let me know if you cant see the map, it wouldnt let me upload it up to here for some reason. If you can't see it maybe, I'll put it up on discord.)
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“The library here must be incredible. That’s where I’m going to go first.” Asher says to no one in particular. He wanders the campus asking a few students to point him to the right building and as he reaches the building of his desire he places his hand on the door takes a deep breath and opens the door and sees...(I’ll let the dm fill in the blank for me here)
Gash - Lvl14 Goblin Wizard - The High Court of the Aasimar Queen
yes i can see it / Kraft says "see yall later" as he walks off and looks around on the way to his room / when he get to his room he looks it over as he is not use to staying in a room to say /
Kraft set up his room with not much in him self as far as stuff / he is tiered from the long haul / he takes mental notes of the 3 others before he left /
Izzy hovers in the background for now, though at some point rolled her eyes as someone named themselves as a Dracula, but instead of a sarcastic remark she remained silent and observing. Following along she can't help but step hesitantly towards the room designated as hers...it had been a long time since she had a room and the only time she had one that wasn't likely to be invaded by some parental figure. Entering the simple room she smiles as to her eyes it is a luxury suit with the promise of warmth and shelter...
Tellier takes his keys with a blank expression on his face and barely hears Lenny's information. "Ah. Ok. I'll just... get going then."
He speaks in barely a whisper before heading off to Loralei Hall.
Asher, as you approach the library, you see a large vaulted wooden double door. The doors look as if they would need a battering ram to break them down. When you get with 10ft of the doors, they slowly open with a low rumble the metal hinges squeak and pop as they move. The doors are just open enough to allow you to fit through.
When you walk through you are surprised to see that there is no one who opened the doors for you. You see what looks like an army of librarians wizzing back and forth as they perform their daily duties. As you walk past the ornate vestibule, you are welcomed by rows of book shelves on either side of you creating a corridor to the center of the room. The room is massive, the shelves themselves rise well above you, about 10 stories with walkways at each level that criss and cross above you.
Your sense of awe is suddenly interrupted when a female halfling tugs at your from below.
"Good afternoon, can I help you with anything?"
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"Hi, uh yes. This is my first day here, and I uh don't know anything and I would really like to. Could you recommend me some good books about this school and magic in general to start understanding all of this? The more the better." Asher says kind of sheepishly as he looks around the library with his mouth agape
Gash - Lvl14 Goblin Wizard - The High Court of the Aasimar Queen
Ceasar takes a look at his fellow classmates and nods, before head towards his dorm. Best to get settled in first, he'll have time to wander later.
"I suppose I'll see you all later."
Cassie,
As you stand in front of your door clutching onto your tail in an attempt to control it. A fellow student that looks like humanoid lizard approaches and advises you:
"Yea, tails can be a nuisance if you're not used to them. Some advice, they are look mood rings, when your happy it'll jump around like a child.When your angry, you can expect it to whip back and forth in a way that can cause some damage to an unsuspecting passerby. If you can learn to use your emotions like a tool, your tail will be a great asset. Think of it as an arm. When you get frustrated you sometimes find yourself instinctively throwing your arms up dont you?" He says while his tail mirrors his statement.
"Why dont you give it a try, think of how you would hung yourself with your arms, but... dont move your arms."
If you want to give it a try roll a Wisdom Check!
The three of you have decided to go straight for your dorm rooms.
The building where the dorms are located is very ornate, a great example of high-end architecture. The common areas are large with tons of space to socialize and sit with your thoughts. On the main floor, you will find your concessions: Starbucks, Mcdonalds, Subway, and Jamba Juice are all located here. You will also find the cafeteria here open from 7:00AM to 9:00PM
The rooms are pretty minimal in terms of what they offer. They have enough space for twin sized bed, a large dresser and a large desk. Two shelves are already provided in the room, here you will find the materials for you classes already stocked for you. The saving grace is the large window that each room has that allows plenty of light into the room (if brightness is your thing).
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"Unfortunately your access to the library is rather limited when it comes to magic spells as a first year, but if you want to know more about the historical aspects of magic, I can take you to the historical section of the library. Most first years want to know more about there species before anything else. If this is something you want to know more about the books authored by Volothamp Geddarm, aka Volo for short, is probably the most complete source on Yuan-Ti's. Your request is rather vague, which is to be expected, so dont feel bad. I have no doubt that you will return later on with more specific requests."
The halfling guides you to the historical section after pulling a stack of books on Yuan Ti's.
DM - Beyond the Veil
“Thank you so much. Yaun Ti is it? Okay. And um perhaps um the most popular or well renown historical reference would do? Like some sort of encyclopedia? Or maybe a collection of essays? If you have encyclopedias I’ll just start at A and work my way through!”
Asher takes in the sights and smells of the books and the building reveling in each binding he saw.
Gash - Lvl14 Goblin Wizard - The High Court of the Aasimar Queen
"If there had to be one historical text to recommend I think I would recommend....." the halfling pauses in contemplation. "Ah, of course, the historical accounts of Myrddin, or as you probably know him, Merlin, adviser and wizard to the Pendragon family! You wont find any casting instruction in these books, but as someone who is new to this kind of knowledge, this is a great place to start."
DM - Beyond the Veil
Tellier you make your way to Loralei Hall. The building looks like a castle, without the dominating walls that most would expect to see. Strong, sturdy stone construction.
As you walk through the large doors, the ambiance is warmer than you imagined it being from the outside. It almost resembles what many would imagine the white house would look like on the inside. You begin to understand that the majority of the faculty offices are located here. A few steps through the threshold you see a board that serves at the directory.
"1st Floor - Head councilor - Rm 104"
"2nd Floor - Head Faculty Administrator - Rm 210"
"3rd Floor - Room and Board administrator - Rm 306"
"4th Floor - TA Offices"
"5th Floor - Office & Staff of the Dean"
DM - Beyond the Veil
"That would be perfect, thank you so much. I'm sure you'll be seeing a lot of me here." He chuckles nervously as the fact a Halfling is showing him around is just now setting in.
Gash - Lvl14 Goblin Wizard - The High Court of the Aasimar Queen
Tellier looks around nervously before knocking on the door to room 104, "Hell-" he pauses briefly to clear his throat, "Hello? Is anyone here? I'm really confused about this whole process."
Tellier, you turn the door knob and push the door open as you inquire as to whether anybody is there. A woman, human, is sitting at a round table seemingly filling out some paper work. She looks up abruptly as if she may have gotten startled for a second.
"Oh, sorry you startled me there! Please come take a seat" With a motion of her hand the door gently closes behind you.
"I'm assuming you're a first year? Exam day is quite a busy day for us councilors as you can imagine. Anyways let me begin with talking about you, well, the 'you' that you haven't quite met yet that is."
The councilor asks your name, which I assume you give her. "Tellier, My name is Penny Rastor its nice to meet you.Anyways, I understand your confusion. We all do, it's quite a shock to the system. Especially when you have no idea what you are. Therefore let me begin with explaining your species. You are a Dragonborn, one of the rarest species you can be really. I dont know if you've noticed but if you look around, there aren't many of you in the school and Naedonia boasts that we have the most Dragonborns enrolled than any other university. There isn't even much literature about your race compared to the others "
"A common misconception is that Dragonborn are half human and half dragon, but in truth, you're neither. You are a race apart, much like how monkeys are a biological relative to humans but remain seperate in the evolutionary chain. You, specifically, are a bronze Dragonborn which means that you will more than likely find an affinity with lightning. In fact, if you become capable enough, you will have the NATURAL ability to 'breath' lightning much like how the more well known dragon breathes fire."
"Tellier, I dont know how your life was like before this, but you are a being of great tradition. You are the white whale of races, and it would be a great shame if you were never made aware of your true lineage. Let the school teach you what it means to be Dragonborn. You may think that you are under stress right now, but the truth is your mind has more than likely been fighting itself to free itself from veil that was covering you eyes. You now have the chance to choose the kind Dragonborn you want to be, and I for one am looking forward to seeing your development. So for now, attend your classes, ask questions and you'll see that what you have left behind is a life of false mediocrity, and in turn gained a life of purpose."
"There is a community on campus, a fraternity really, they are called 'Natus Draco'. If I were you I would attend their open house next week. Joining them will give you a good sense of the community that is Dragonborn."
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Tellier, the councilor also gives you a flier for the fraternity, it shows its location in the section on campus where all the fraternities are.
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Once you all find yourselves in your dorms, a sheet of paper is on your desk listing the classes you will be taking:
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Ceasar, having already begun to sort/go through his things, notes the curriculum and can't help but smiles with anticipation. However, he remembers that he's not just here to have fun, he needed to learn everything he could to better himself. It was going to fall onto him one day to take care of his family's name, so he had to match and exceed what was expected of him.
Tellier thanks the councilor and heads for his dorm, What does she mean, false mediocrity? I had everything I wanted! I'll stay here for this, whatever it is, just to prove her wrong so I can go back to my normal life. This sort of thing isn't right."
Once he arrives back, he sits down and reads his list of classes, Martial arts? What kind of class is this? Why do I need to learn this? What on Earth is 'charms'? I don't think half of these are real subjects, is this some sort of made up curriculum?