Forgefire

I want to take a delightful jaunt through a whimsical forest, and have my soul get taken. +1

IGN: ForgeCK RP Name: Marinus Calvissiador

A young professor examined the catalogue, very much impressed by its length and detail.

A young, jolly, and questionably bearded wizard regarded the note with a smirk, rolling his eyes to his faithful companion, Zephrys. “Pft. How desperate can you get?” “Ha!” cawed Zephrys, the wizard’s parrot familiar. “Complex artifice! I bet he’s not even an Artificer!”

you are damn right, I love me the arcane wizard aesthetic so the flat shield- to avoid it becoming stronger redirect, which is way strong already, I'd give it some sort of drawback like taking your whole focus and movement, being the only thing you can do that emote. and/or maybe like brisk step, you can't cast it again the next emote. just my thoughts and a small note, arcane armaments could specify melee weapons only just to be clear (if that is what it's supposed to be) overall 10/10 please please bring arcanism back

The newly renewed Ixmaten Proving Grounds, home to the one and only FIGHT NIGHT, has necessitated a few changes to its structure. The old leaderboard will be replaced with LEAGUES: the Master, Apprentice, and Sutican leagues. Master League is for full, officiated duels. Apprentice League is for sparring & training matches. And Sutican League is mainly for aspirants, using the old Sutican dueling system. To progress ranks through the leagues, one must challenge combatants of a higher rank. To dismiss a challenge from one below you, unless they are very far below, is a dishonor. Every decade, ten Saint's weeks, is a SEASON of Ixmat. This day marks the beginning of SEASON 1. At the end of each season, all ranks will be reset, and the top three of each league will go down in history as the champions of that season. A new RULE has necessarily been instated: For all officiated matches, as well as all FIGHT NIGHT matches, the arena gates MUST REMAIN CLOSED. Escape from the arena will not be tolerated and will result in forfeit. (Gates may be opened and closed from the inside - nobody will be trapped.) Officiated matches will be officiated by JUDGES, who will enforce all arena rules and agreed upon stipulations. They cannot participate in the fight, they must be spectating. All MAGISTERS and VIZIERS are automatically qualified as judges. Anyone wishing to become a qualified judge may contact the ARENA MASTER. A new training regiment created by Hohkmat's Lord-Magister is officially recognized by the Ixmaten Proving Grounds, and recommended to all: MAGE'S VOLLEY. The Ixmaten Proving Grounds is teaming up with ARCANA Emporium and Might & Magic to bring YOU the OFFICIAL FIGHT NIGHT MERCHANDISE! Stop by regularly to check for newly stocked items! Arena Master of the Ixmaten Proving Grounds

A young professor of the arcane, enjoying his brief afternoon break, flipped to the next page with a flick of his wrist. What dedication to research, he thought, well impressed.

MC Name: ForgeCK Discord: forge9250 Image: Description of Image: Shop logo Dimensions: 1x1

A sickly 'thill grips the missive with two scarred hands, shaking. "Sickness, death, and decay..." he rasps under cursed breath.

Looking down into the grand pits of his colosseum, Hohkmat’s Arena Master folded his arms, examining the clipboard suspended in air next to him. It contained his ever growing list of preparations, held up precariously in a bundled heap. With a flick of his wrist, his quill of sapphire shards added one more item to the expansive catalog. One more for the books, he thought with a contented sigh. But in a quick lapse of concentration, he dropped hold of the list, and it rolled its considerable length down the walls of the pit…

[!] A flier, posted in shadowy corners, trampled upon in dark alleys, hung behind clinic walls... The Surgeon Offers his indiscriminate medical and alchemical expertise, indiscriminately. - Low prices, broad services. For-hire for your business. Find me, send an order, and it's yours. - - Secret-Keeper Clawe

Deep within shadows, blood is spilled, not a drop of it going to waste. Dark work commences once more.

Say what you will of this man. I believe it. A fool, a fraud, unfit to rule. But he always did it for us. Mages. We are here, together, in this city, in this Academy, because of him. I will never forget the day you helped me, youthful and excited, to make my very own arcane focus. The day you believed in me. I believe in Hohkmat because of you. Marinus Corvus Calvissiador, resting in his office, looked out his window once more, to a world... knowable. If only we care to go out and see it.

A pity, I did not know him as you all did, or else I would have joined sooner. Forgive me, brethren, please. My life is, has always been, and will forever remain for Teaching, Knowledge, and the Academy of Hohkmat. But this... This... does put a smile on my face.

Battered, bruised, broken... but uninjured. Marinus Corvus Calvissiador looked out his office window to a world unknowable. How can he say this? How can we all only ever see one side? Why can't they see? He ran both hands through unkempt hair, thoughts racing. Was he the ignorant one? He had only ever held respect for his Grand-Magister, but... Perhaps there was never a choice in life but to take a side, no matter the consequence.

Crystalline magic snake. When have I looked at my zoo of a house and thought, "I need more gem animals"? Literally every day. +1

Marinus Corvus Calvissiador, resting in his office after a long day's work at the arena, sorting through the stack of mail piled on top of his desk, had never picked up a quill faster in his life.

perchance

Starry Owl (Artistic renditions) Origin The starry owl is an uncommon species of owl native to the towering mountains and trees of the wintry far northwestern reaches of Aevos, though can be seen rarely on peaks and pines throughout the land. Their uniquely colored feathers give the appearance of the glistening night sky when viewed from below, providing camouflage during the darkest hours of the night. These owls nest far up high, as close to the stars as they can get, where their illusory appearance is hardest to discern. Biology Starry owls are easily identifiable by their unique plumage. Similar at first glance to a black-banded owl's feathers, they are mainly dark black in color, with very small stripes of silver, cyan, and light yellow that create the starry illusion from afar. The primary wing feathers contain less pigmentation than the body and tail feathers, being almost completely black. Their body feathers are bound extremely tight together during flight, creating an almost smooth sheen that reflects moonlight just enough to make their 'stars' shine. On cloudy nights or during a new moon, they can somewhat hide the colorful parts of their feathers, but not completely, making them more easily identifiable and less active during these times. These owls range in size similarly to the black-banded owl - males being between 9-12 inches in height with a 17-22 inch wingspan, and females being between 10-14 inches in height with a 19-26 inch wingspan. Behavior Being strictly nocturnal, like most owls, starry owls sleep during most of the day and only hunt during the darkest hours of the night. As such, they become more active during the winter season, when nights are longer. This causes an interesting phenomenon where, unlike many migratory animals that follow the warm season, starry owls will migrate at the beginning of summer, just after mating season, to follow the longer nights. They are very capable navigators, able to fly long distances with consistent accuracy, which has motivated some to use them for delivering letters. Starry owls are solitary creatures, never being seen in groups larger than a pair after being old enough to survive on their own, except in very rare circumstances. They usually mate for life, and lay 2-4 eggs each breeding season, if conditions allow. Breeding season most often takes place during early spring, but is heavily influenced by the availability of food. When a starry owl dies, some innate signal, be it a scent given off or simply inexplicable means, a group of the nearest starry owls immediately fly to find their dead companion, taking their remains high into the sky, higher than can be observed. Auspicious rumors claim that each owl taken this way becomes another star in the night sky, aiding other owls with their camouflage. Taming Uniquely, starry owls are able to be tamed rather consistently, with enough patience. Once its trust is gained, it remains near absolutely loyal to its owner, regularly returning after being let out. It does require a good measure of care, though. Spending time with them during their waking day hours and letting them out every night to hunt for food are both necessary. They possess minimal faculties for training, only able to be trained in very simple tasks, and will never comply to being trained to attack or defend. Starry owls will bond with only one person for life, and are shy around anyone else. This bond is very strong. A bonded owl is irreversibly attached to its owner, becoming overly dependent and wishing to be with them almost all of the time. They always leave some unique mark on their owner, usually a faintly visible glittering constellation pattern. This is to mark their unique partnership, meaning no other starry owl will bond with that owner as long as the mark is there. Removing the mark, which must be done intentionally, is a show of abandonment. If their owner dies or abandons them, the owl will go through a period of mourning for a year or even longer, in which their feathers darken to a complete black and they remain lethargic, only going out to hunt and refusing any contact. These owls are very closely intertwined with the patterns and cycles of the cosmos, which is especially apparent when tamed. Their mood shifts with the lunar cycle, their behavior changes during astrological events, and they are especially excited to see shooting stars. During a full eclipse, they become extra active and energetic.

It's a good concept I really like how it's written, leaning heavily into the chaos and unpredictability. The untamed chaos of the void brings power. And then half the table is wacky effects. People are gonna lose their minds at being stunned or frightened at just the wrong time. Luck ain't my thing, but hey, what do I know? It'd certainly be entertaining.