Academy for Rejected Souls (Multiverse, OC)

[Rookie]

Location: The Dark Arts Room


Who I'm with: Third Year students


What I'm doing: Disapproving


He noticed that the human boy had told the stitchy one not to open a black hole in class, he pointed at the boy "It seems that whoever has been teaching you self preservation did something right, I thank you boy." He then saw that the two wonder twins (as he now called them due to never having learned their names) had entered his room late, they apologized for it and he saw no need to investigate the matter further "Don't be late again, next time, I will be less forgiving." Shao looked at the class and did a head count quickly, he noted that there was one third year missing, he would have to lecture her later on etiquette and why it is a bad idea to miss this class.

 

[Grim Wraithe Stjerna]

Location: The Dark Arts Room


Who I'm with: Valian, Zipper, The Wolf Twins, the rest of my classmates, the teacher


What I'm doing: Hoping this class goes quickly, wondering what's for lunch


Taking a deep breath and seeming to relax a bit once Valian talked Zipper out of opening a black hole, the otter was about get a couple of large and, in his opinion, unwieldy spears this teacher seemed to prefer. Though he still wondered why there were weapons outside of the arena and weapons ranges. 'Wit dis new batch o' firsts, OI'll need ta kep me axes on me.'


Once Sugarshe sat next to him he smiled, grateful the wolves made it, he was very pleased that these wolves did not act like the wolves back home in Mossflower. "Oi foin'lly showed up huh?" He playfully elbowed the she-wolf, just he got up and grabbed a spear off the wall feeling it's weight and finding the balance point.

 

[TommyGun15]

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Location: Engraving and Enchanting


Who I'm with: The Teacher (@folclor), The other Students


What I'm doing: Learning


James let out a slow breath. Well, probably too late to back out now. He sat up in his chair and focused on the lesson. If he was going to be taking extra lessons from this teacher, it would be best to get to know her teaching style. That, and all the lessons in the world would not help him if he did not learn the basics. James took out a notebook and some paper, and began to take notes, all the while thinking to himself.


I sincerely hope I don't regret this...

 

[folclor]

Location: Enchanting & Engraving Classroom


Who I'm with: My students


What I'm doing: Teaching


"Mr. Shaw, I've taught long enough to know when a telepath is talking in my classroom. You'll refrain from talking to your girlfriend while I teach or I'll be forced to put an enchantment in place to stop your telepathy entirely in this room." She looked very displeased. "Now, today we're going to look at the two subschools of enchantment: Charm and Compulsion. Charm is very simple and the most often used subschool. This simply makes the being affected more friendly to you. It's a wonderful way of breaking the tension in a stressful situation or getting an outcome you want without the mess of negotiation." She grinned. "Compulsion is generally forbidden in the outside universes. It changes how the subject's mind works or forces it to do something it wouldn't normally. With but a few words I could convince any of you of anything. I could make you believe anything... I could even turn you against your dearest friend. Compulsion is the more powerful and dangerous subschool and, as such, we will be handling it with the utmost care."


Location: Enchanting & Engraving Classroom


Who I'm with: The teacher, Connor, the other students


What I'm doing: Being embarrassed


'Wh-what?! I...' She wanted to speak out or leave the room but she knew better. Why'nn stared at the ink-marred journal. 'What's a girlfriend?' She didn't expect Connor to answer her after what the teacher said, but the manner in which the order came brought a blush to her face. 'And what does she mean "your?" While I like (love) you, I don't belong to anyone!'

 

[TommyGun15]

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Location: Engraving and Enchanting


Who I'm with: The Teacher (@folclor ), The other Students


What I'm doing: Taking notes


As James wrote down what each sub-school was, he made a few quick notes about each of them.


Charm: Could potentially solve my social problems by itself. In addition, becoming proficient with one type of magic will most likely improve my control in other areas as well. Seems very similar to several spells I've seen Great Grandmother perform, though Great Grandfather and Grandfather have never seemed to be able to perform these. Still, definitely a good place to start.


Compulsion: I've heard about this from Great Grandfather and his brothers. They say it is a deplorable type of magic, favored by Murgo priests, and other servants of Torak, long ago. I'm not sure this is something I want to learn. Then again... learning it, or at least the theory of it, may help me resist compulsion in the future. Besides, why turn down knowledge if it is being offered to you. Just because I know compulsion magic, doesn't mean I'll ever use it...


Right?


James looked down at the small question he'd written. Sometimes when he got writing, things like this would happen, where he would start putting things on the page before even thinking about it. Still... It was a valid question. Was that true? James sighed, shook his head, and turned his attention back to the teacher.

 

[AshuraaHunter]

Location: Enchanting and Engraving Classroom


Company: Imalia (@folclor ), James (@TommyGun15 ), others he was ignoring


Activity: Taking note


The young, slim boy adjusted a mechanical pencil from his bag and started taking notes of the E&E subschools on paper. He knew nothing was going to be written for him or given like primary school, so he had to be attentive to succeed. While he took note correctly, he immorally thought about all the wrong things that could be performed with the abuse of Charm and Compulsion. He later would note these things on a separate sheet of paper.

 

[Nonexisting]

Where: dark arts classroom

With: grim, valian,teacher,zipper,class

Sugarshe is Doing: laughing at glitch

Glitch is doing: being a dork




Sugarshe and glitch




Sugarshe's dark wings shifted a little against her back as she rested her chin on her wrist. She smirked looking up at the otter boy. "So what if I am? You gonna punish me?" She says and sticks out her tongue childishly. She watches him go choose a spear and plops her head down on her arms. Glitch smiles devilishly watching the two and leans over to his sister teasing her. "Ooohhh flirting again I see...Sugar." he says and stickers a little. Sugarshe looks up at her brother. "I could say the same about you gummy...." She says. Glitch shakes his head. "No.No.No...I don't like gummy like that...I like acia." He blurted and Sugarshe giggles. "Oh, he'll. Sosae will be angry if he hears that...she's his woman after all..."

@folclor

@Rookie

@Grim Wraithe Stjerna
​

 

[folclor]

Location: Engraving & Enchanting Classroom


Who I'm with: My students


What I'm doing: Teaching


Pleased that there were no further interruptions, Imalia continued her description of the subschools. Once she felt she had accurately given out the basics, she retreated behind her desk and held up what could've been mistaken for golden glitter. "This is a spell component. To cast most enchantments you need the proper components. This one is very important to Charm spells... powdered gold. With just a little of this..." She took a pinch of the powder from the container and, with a few words, sent it into the air. The room took on a golden haze and the students would feel themselves relaxing, feeling as if Mistress Erus was their friend, that they could trust her. She smirked, knowing the spell was taking effect.

 

[Grim Wraithe Stjerna]

Location: The Dark Arts Room


Who I'm with: Valian, Zipper, The Wolf Twins, the rest of my classmates, the teacher


What I'm doing: Hoping this class goes quickly, wondering what's for lunch


The otter laughed at Sugarshe's mature response. "Haha. No lass, taint meh job." Hefting a spear that was slightly to big for him, but he held it perfectly balanced. Adjusting his grip to compensate for the tip heavy center of gravity.


Stratified he approached the back of the room, held out his left arm, using it to aim; the mustelid took a short running step with a skip at the end and launched the spear, using his whole body, twisting his hips into the throw.


In the blink of an eye and a loud thud, the heavy war spear was quivering in the wall where the targets chest area had been.


He shrugged, it might've been a little off center but still a kill shot, but with no target to reference, who could tell. Grim returned to his seat, grinning at the wolfess. "Ye gonna manifes' a spear an chuck it or not?" He taunted playfully.

 

[TommyGun15]

Location: Engraving and Enchanting


Who I'm with: The Best Teacher Ever (@folclor ), The Other Students


What I'm doing: Enjoying the lesson


James sighed as he felt a warm fog descend over his mind. Any doubts he had about joining Miss Erus's extra classes flew out of his mind. She was certainly the most magically skilled person he'd ever met. It would be a privilege to learn from her. She made the spell seem so simple too. She just tossed a bit of gold dust into the air and...


Wait


A sudden thought popped into James's head, spearing through the fog like a cold needle. It was a short moment of clarity, during which he struggled to raise his hand before the fog blocked out the thought.


"Miss Erus... I'm sure someone as intelligent as you knows this... but isn't tossing gold dust in the air a bit obvious... If by some small chance your spell was resisted... wouldn't someone with even a rudimentary knowledge of magic know you'd... cast a spell on them?"


Even as he finished speaking, James felt to fog roll back over his mind. He instantly began to fear that he'd offended Miss Erus. Different worries began to buzz around his clouded mind like angry bees.

 

[AshuraaHunter]

Location: The cool classroom...


Company: Other people... And the COOLEST TEACHER EVER!!1 (@folclor )


Activity: Fan-girling? Waaait...


Bridget watched as the golden dust that reminded him of a spiced used in culinary works turned into a fast spreading haze in the room. His mind oddly started to spin in a spiral, until finally he blinked, opening his eyes slowly to the first sight of... The best teacher ever. This magical haze had overcome his mind with ease, and he was almost instantly obsessed with the teacher due to his strong emotional power. It even prevented the effeminate male from writing for a while.


"O-Oh my, Mistress Erus... She's magnificent!" The young man exclaimed a tad quiet but elation was obvious in his voice as he tilted his head to the desk.

 

[folclor]

Location: Enchanting & Engraving Classroom


Who I'm with: My students


What I'm doing: Teaching


Imalia chuckled. "Very good, Mr. Belgarion." She began to pace back out from her desk. She patted Bridget on the head as she passed by. "That is the most obvious way of spell casting but it is what you will all learn to begin with." She snapped and the golden haze began to dissipate, the students would find themselves returning to normal. "But you all can see, the spell affected you at different levels. While Mr. Belgarion seems to have had enough will power to stave off the more powerful effects, Mr. Abbott appears to have little to no defense against it. Mr. Drexo has been silent, but he took more interest in my words, and Mr. Shaw is actively doing as I asked." The enchantress neglected to mention the little girl still staring at the ink-stained pages of her journal, taking no real notice of the teacher. 'I take it this is part of the reason Delrick chose you...'





"Advanced spell casters can do without components, words, or movements. It can take the utmost attention to tell they're casting." To the two lovers she sent a surge of lust, to the cross-dresser she sent an overwhelming calm, to the alien she sent a feeling of acceptance and belonging, and to Mr. Belgarion she sent courage. Not a spell component was used, not a flick of the wrist or a hand-movement, not a word out of place. And none of them would know it did not come from themselves.


Location: Enchanting & Engraving Classroom


Who I'm with: Connor


What I'm doing: Beginning to obsess


Why'nn squirmed, unfamiliar with the feelings and thoughts. The most she knew was she wanted to be with Connor and she wanted to have physical contact. Beyond that, she did not understand. Her body was heating up, but not in an uncomfortable way and she could not stop herself from turning around in her seat to stare at Connor.


Location: Dark Arts Classroom


Who I'm with: The teacher, Grim, and my classmates


What I'm doing: Getting bored


Valian sighed in relief as Zipper put the scissors away. He had the instinct to shoot the middle finger to the teacher, but he knew better, so he did not. Again, he could not summon anything and he wasn't about to hurl spears at anyone or anything.

 

[Nonexisting]

Where: dark arts classroom

With: grim, valian,teacher,zipper,class

Sugarshe is Doing: summoning spear

Glitch is doing: zoning out




Sugarshe and glitch




Sugarshe tilted her head. "Hmm...job? What type of job??" She says and watches as he threw the spear. She nods brushing her purple hair to the side looking at him with her red eyes. "I guess I could try..." She says and places her hands on the desk standing up. She moved her hands and held them up summoning a spear swinging it down. "What cha think about that?" She says.

@folclor

@Rookie

@Grim Wraithe Stjerna
​

 

[KalenNighteyes]

Location: Enchanting & Engraving Class


Who I'm With: Why'nn, the teacher, other students


What I'm Doing: Fighting the urge


Connor sat there for a moment, his eyes landing on Why'nn. He knew the feeling he was experiencing...It wasn't unlike moments when he was with his exgirlfriend, and he could tell that Why'nn was feeling it too, as their connection was still active. He knew he hadn't been feeling this way a moment ago, and while he did care for Why'nn, it was too early to have the urge to act on these feelings like he wanted to. Immediately he closed his eyes, trying to fight off the desires with what little he knew about the meditation he was being taught. However, that wasn't working. For this to come on so suddenly...He glanced up at the teacher and saw the smug look on her face. He knew it was just an assumption as he could be very wrong, but this was not right if she was causing it. Slowly, and calmly he stood up out of his seat and looked directly at the teacher. "Stop it. I know there aren't many in this place who give a damn about morals, but I'm one of the few." He hesitated as the feeling began to start getting the better of him. "I understand you are showing examples, but I think that's enough. We get it." Connor could feel his grasp on the control slowly slipping away, but he'd hold himself back as long as he could.

 

[folclor]

Location: Enchanting & Engraving Classroom


Who I'm with: My students


What I'm doing: Teaching


"Mr. Shaw, I understand that it may be frustrating to have these feelings in class but it wasn't as if you were paying attention in the first place." She smiled politely. "I don't intend for either of you to act on these and it's clear that your girlfriend has no idea what to do with hers, but this is your punishment. Now, take your seat." Her smile faded. Imalia did not take well to telepaths messing with the order of her classroom. "And this, dear children, is why your meditation is important. It doesn't simply help you control your own powers, it aids you in keeping out unwanted changes to your feelings and your thoughts. I advise all of you to pay extra attention in your first period class if you don't want to be controlled so easily."


Location: Enchanting & Engraving Classroom


Who I'm with: Connor


What I'm doing: ...


Why'nn was bright red. Her head was bowed as she tried to understand the visions and desires and how her body was reacting. Connor appeared to feel the same way, but he was standing up, saying something to the teacher about morals and examples. Slowly, she began to understand that this was from a spell, that these feelings did not come from herself. However, she knew that spells such as these did not create something one did not already have the ability to experience. 'C-Connor?'

 

[TommyGun15]

Location: Enchanting and Engraving


Who I'm with: Miss Erus, The other students (@folclor )(@BloodHasSpilled )(@Rookie )(@KalenNighteyes )


What I'm doing: Sitting up


In the middle of the fog of his mind, James felt a small warm glow begin to light up, growing stronger and hotter as seconds ticked by, filling James's chest with a feeling of bravery. He could do this. He could learn to control his powers, and he could stand up for himself. He just needed Miss Erus's help, and he could make the change he so desperately wanted happen himself.


Then, in the middle of the fog and the red glow, fed by the heat of the courage he felt, something blue began to glow. It was cold like the stab of insight he'd felt, but it was a bracing kind of cold that made him want to stand up straight with his head held high. It shone brightly, pushing away the golden fog from his mind. With the golden fog gone, he could feel it's light mixed with the glow of courage, feeding off of it. It was then that James was able to see it for what it was. The same place all his magic came from.


It was willpower.


James sat up in his desk, picked up his pencil, and began furiously scribbling notes.

 

[KalenNighteyes]

Location: Enchanting & Engraving Classroom


Who I'm With: Why'nn, the teacher, other students.


What I'm Doing: Disagreeing


Connor watched the teacher as she continued her discussion about the importance of meditation. He stood there for a moment, then took his seat, but he didn't stay quiet. Instead, he spoke once again. "If you don't like telepaths disrupting the order of your classroom why am I here? Why am I here to learn a subject I can do absolutely nothing with? I have zero magical capabilities, so it makes little sense that I'm here." He remained calm as he spoke, respectful even. He knew that outright defiance had been getting him nowhere, so he figured he'd try questioning instead. "I feel as though I'm wasting your time and my own being in a class where I am unable to actually learn a concept, nor do I have any desire to learn from someone who dislikes a power I didn't ask for." Connor closed his notebook, and looked to Why'nn, then back to the teacher. "I know I might sound disrespectful, but I promise you that isn't my intention." Connor once again glanced at Why'nn, giving her a small smile of reassurance instead of responding directly via his power.

 

[AshuraaHunter]

Location: E&E Classroom


Company: Mistress Erus (@folclor ), James (@TommyGun15 ), Brutus (@Rookie ), Why'nn, a boy (@KalenNighteyes )


Activity: Taking notes of what just happened


Having been calmed down by a wave of energy and a pat on his veiled, blonde head, the effeminate male sighed in relief. It was a strange sensation. Although he liked Mistress Erus, he was sure there would be classes he enjoyed more. But why would he doubt this professor? Imalia looked like she would be a very soft-spoken and polite teacher. Plus, he needs to learn more advanced magic so he can improve Roger-kun's code.


"Wow... I can't believe such mind-boggling events took place. It made me boondoggle and obsess over Mistress Erus... Why? But to be honest, it was a great demonstration of that variation." He said aloud, taking notes of these events.

 

[folclor]

Location: Enchanting & Engraving Classroom


Who I'm with: My students


What I'm doing: Dealing with a disturbance


"The reason you're in my class is so you can learn to identify and resist these magics. Beyond that, no matter how little magical prowess you have, you can engrave runes to create enchanted objects, which we will be dealing with next year. However, since you cannot engrave the spells you aren't familiar with, you must attend this class first." All seeming kindness had faded away. "You must know by now that your power makes you an asset and a liability in this world. If you don't yet, you will learn. I don't have disdain for you because of your telepathy. I don't dislike telepaths, but you're speaking telepathically in my class to another student. This is the same as holding a spoken conversation. I'm sure teachers at your previous schools would take issue with this as well." For now, she ignored Bridget's statements.


Location: Enchanting & Engraving Classroom


Who I'm with: Connor


What I'm doing: Starting to freak out


'Connor!' She was not reassured by the smile. 'This is getting scary... We don't want to get in trouble again!' The other problem was the feeling was getting stronger. She didn't know what to do with it. Images were popping into her head rapidly and her body seemed to be heating up more.

 

[KalenNighteyes]

Location: Enchanting & Engraving Classroom


Who I'm With: Why'nn, the teacher, other students


What I'm Doing: Being respectful despite the teacher now being rude


Connor stood briefly and gave the teacher a respectful bow, then took his seat once more. "I will reiterate that I meant no disrespect. Thank you for explaining to me why I need to be in this class." He considered her last statement for a moment and said the only truthful and logical response he could think of. "People from my realm are too dumb to know anything about telepathy which is why I'm here." Connor picked up his pen once again and began taking notes. He wanted to convey to Why'nn that he had the situation under control and it was, in fact, the teacher who was being the belligerent one here, but he wanted to keep up appearances. Instead, he sent a simple two word statement through telepathy to her. 'After class," was all he said as he continued jotting down notes on the things the teacher had previously mentioned. For now at least, he'd play the ever diligent student.

 

[folclor]

Location: Enchanting & Engraving Classroom


Who I'm with: My students


What I'm doing: Finishing class


Imalia returned to her desk and began lifting the enchantments on her students, some of which brought sighs of relief and others dejection. "Tonight you have no assignment, but do be prepared for next class for we will be attempting enchantments." She smiled. "You are all free to go. I know this is a bit early, but I need to talk to a student. Mr. Belgarion, please do come up to the front to speak with me. The rest of you are dismissed to lunch." By the end of her last sentence the students would be back to normal.


Location: Enchanting & Engraving Classroom


Who I'm with: The teacher, Connor, and the other students


What I'm doing: Leaving the classroom


As soon as the other students began to move, Why'nn tried to gather her things as quickly as possible. Shouldering her satchel, she looked back at Connor. His short statement had shaken her, but even though the enchantment had broken, her feelings remained, which confused her. As soon as she was able, she grabbed his hand and pulled him out into the hallway. Turning, she leaned up and kissed him, and this time it was not chaste.

 

[TommyGun15]

Location: Engraving and Enchantment


Who I'm with: Ms. Erus (@folclor )


What I'm doing: Going to the front of the class


James deflated a bit as he felt the courage he'd been feeling for the duration of the class dissipate. He gathered his papers and pencil and put them carefully in his bag. He couldn't deny that his nerves were acting up now, and he practically shook with anxiety as he walked to the front of the classroom. He pulled up a chair and sat down, staring at the teacher from across her desk. James nervously waited for the teacher to speak.

 

[folclor]

Location: Engraving & Enchanting Classroom


Who I'm with: James


What I'm doing: Discussing


Imalia smiled at the boy. "Tell me, Mr. Belgarion, what do you expect from extra courses? What do you wish to learn?" She regarded him carefully. It wasn't predatory, but she was wondering whether this child could be her next apprentice. He certainly had innate power. How much, though? She would work to unlock it, to grow it. He might not like what he'd become were he to truly give himself over to her, however.

 

[TommyGun15]

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Location: Engraving and Enchanting Classroom


Who I'm with: Miss Imalia (@folclor )


What I'm doing: Explaining my goal


(Major references to the events of The Belgariad. Just... FYI.)


James was silent for a moment. What did he want? He thought about it for a moment, considering what he wanted to say. After a minute, he began to speak.


"I... Um. I want to learn to control my powers..." James thought for a bit longer. "And... I want to change who I am."


James sat up a bit straighter when he said that.


"For as long as I can remember, I've been bullied, picked on, and shunned. I've been powerless, and I'm sick of it. I'm done being thrown into garbage cans, and crying in hallways. My father, and his father, have all been great sorcerers, going back all the way to Belgarath the Sorcerer, first disciple of the god of magic. Entire nations fear my family. My ancestor Belgarion, for whom I was named, slew a god."


James paused. Though there was obvious anger and shame in his voice, he wasn't yelling. Aside from a few small rivulets of tears slipping down his face, James seemed perfectly calm


"And then I came along. Me, the family screw-up who couldn't control his powers and burned down the largest school in my realm. The one that had to be exiled to another dimension as a disgrace to my family. Who I am right now is a disgrace, and an embarrassment. So I guess what I want to learn is..."


James paused, and wiped the tears from his eyes.


"Everything you can teach me."

 

[Rookie]

Location: Engraving & Enchanting Classroom


Who I'm with: People


What I'm doing: Leaving


Brutus sat there and let the dust give him what it had to, but he refused to show the effects of it. Once he felt them stop the professor had ended this class for the day so he walked out of the class and opened his Omni-Tool, the map had labeled itself and he followed it to where he figured the mess hall should be.


Location: Dark Arts Room


Who I'm with: Third Years


What I'm doing: Ending class


Shao glanced at the clock on the wall, about time to end class and he was sick of the third years. "You can all go, it might be early but get out, I'm sure it will be fine" He stopped spinning the Wrath Hammer and clipped it to his belt. He walked to the targets and started to measure them to try and recover the lost measurements.