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It is a bright, cheerful day as you find yourselves filing into the main building of the Canterlot Mage Academy, one of the most prestigious schools this side of Fillydelphia. From the front door you can see the vaunted towers of learning, as well as the occasional pegasus student flapping about what you might guess to be the dorms.
As you enter the main building, you notice a set of several tables, each having a fairly-sized line to them. It's registration day, so you should probably find yourselves a spot in line.
As you enter the main building, you notice a set of several tables, each having a fairly-sized line to them. It's registration day, so you should probably find yourselves a spot in line.
>>449587
As is getting in line immediately. You approach the desk.
A rather bored-looking pegasus hoofs you a clipboard and a quill.
"Just fill out your name, relevant skills, why you joined the academy, and then read and sign the medical disclaimer."
>>449585
>>449584
So you do.
>>449586
Only three ponies until you hit the desk.
>>449588
The pony in front of you is a small, peasant-looking unicorn. Mousey, poor-looking, and well beneath your usual notice.
The pony behind you is a smartly-dressed, almost foppish, earth pony. His outfit's got nothing on yours, though.
As is getting in line immediately. You approach the desk.
A rather bored-looking pegasus hoofs you a clipboard and a quill.
"Just fill out your name, relevant skills, why you joined the academy, and then read and sign the medical disclaimer."
>>449585
>>449584
So you do.
>>449586
Only three ponies until you hit the desk.
>>449588
The pony in front of you is a small, peasant-looking unicorn. Mousey, poor-looking, and well beneath your usual notice.
The pony behind you is a smartly-dressed, almost foppish, earth pony. His outfit's got nothing on yours, though.
>>449592
Roll.
>>449593
Very tall, almost domed. You can see a pegasus janitor polishing a chandelier.
>>449594
It's standard stuff. Age, gender, previous health complications, Mage Academy staff is not responsible for any deaths or dismemberment that may occur during periods of self-study or on sponsored excursions, that sort of stuff. There's a footnote concerning pregnancy, but that text is pretty small.
>>449596
No dice. You get to be patient.
>>449597
He just rolls his eyes.
"Why? It's not like your hoof's broken or anything."
Roll.
>>449593
Very tall, almost domed. You can see a pegasus janitor polishing a chandelier.
>>449594
It's standard stuff. Age, gender, previous health complications, Mage Academy staff is not responsible for any deaths or dismemberment that may occur during periods of self-study or on sponsored excursions, that sort of stuff. There's a footnote concerning pregnancy, but that text is pretty small.
>>449596
No dice. You get to be patient.
>>449597
He just rolls his eyes.
"Why? It's not like your hoof's broken or anything."
>>449600
I suppose it would, but that's probably because you've never had to wait for anything before. You think that mousey little unicorn in front of you might be a mare, but it could just be a trick of the light.
>>449601
Not without a magnifying glass, it looks like.
>>449602
There are pillars, but compared to buildings made of cloudstuff, they're not really a match.
I suppose it would, but that's probably because you've never had to wait for anything before. You think that mousey little unicorn in front of you might be a mare, but it could just be a trick of the light.
>>449601
Not without a magnifying glass, it looks like.
>>449602
There are pillars, but compared to buildings made of cloudstuff, they're not really a match.
>>449605
Nope. Most of the ponies are more concerned with the interior of the building, or are just staring ahead at the line.
>>449607
"Oh, that. Basically it's a deterrent for any ponies who want to do a little too much self-exploration with a partner. It just means that any foals sired or born during their parents' school time belong to the Mage Academy. I think there's also something in there about how a lot of the classes are dangerous for pregnant mares, and shouldn't be part of them."
>>449608
"That explains it. Since you're here on a scholarship, I can just give you your room key and send you on ahead."
Suiting action to word, he hoofs over a small key.
"You're in the Star Dorm, room 1313."
>>449609
The peon grunts a little, before trying to shuffle out from under your weight. '1d10'
"Y-yeah."
>>449611
Looks like the line's moving again, and you're up. You're given a small clipboard with a few forms to fill out.
Roll #1 5 = 5
Nope. Most of the ponies are more concerned with the interior of the building, or are just staring ahead at the line.
>>449607
"Oh, that. Basically it's a deterrent for any ponies who want to do a little too much self-exploration with a partner. It just means that any foals sired or born during their parents' school time belong to the Mage Academy. I think there's also something in there about how a lot of the classes are dangerous for pregnant mares, and shouldn't be part of them."
>>449608
"That explains it. Since you're here on a scholarship, I can just give you your room key and send you on ahead."
Suiting action to word, he hoofs over a small key.
"You're in the Star Dorm, room 1313."
>>449609
The peon grunts a little, before trying to shuffle out from under your weight. '1d10'
"Y-yeah."
>>449611
Looks like the line's moving again, and you're up. You're given a small clipboard with a few forms to fill out.
Roll #1 5 = 5
>>449614
"It's a surprisingly effective deterrent."
>>449615
There is a small box for them, but it doesn't look like they'll be too angry if you leave it blank…
>>449616
Oh you get a pair of wings, alright. Only, they aren't really feathery. Or big. Or even in the right spot. You seem to have bat wings on your nose.
>>449617
"You just go out that door there on the right side of the room, and it'll be the building with the star statue in front of it. Room 1313 is the 313th room on the first floor. The numbers are slightly raised, so you should be able to feel them."
"It's a surprisingly effective deterrent."
>>449615
There is a small box for them, but it doesn't look like they'll be too angry if you leave it blank…
>>449616
Oh you get a pair of wings, alright. Only, they aren't really feathery. Or big. Or even in the right spot. You seem to have bat wings on your nose.
>>449617
"You just go out that door there on the right side of the room, and it'll be the building with the star statue in front of it. Room 1313 is the 313th room on the first floor. The numbers are slightly raised, so you should be able to feel them."
>>449619
There's the medical release form, and then that's about it.
>>449620
Well, it sure doesn't take one try. After a lot of bumped ponies, a small potted plant and almost running into the doors of the dorm, you manage to find the right hallway.
>>449621
"Foals conceived are also claimed, since the ambient magic of the academy might have done something to them. So once they're determined as healthy, they usually get returned. It's a health thing. Now, you get a key and go to your dorm room. You'll be in 1313, in the Star Dorm."
>>449622
"I j0just want to study magic. It's what u-unicorns do, right?"
>>449623
Does anyone notice? '1d10'
Roll #1 4 = 4
There's the medical release form, and then that's about it.
>>449620
Well, it sure doesn't take one try. After a lot of bumped ponies, a small potted plant and almost running into the doors of the dorm, you manage to find the right hallway.
>>449621
"Foals conceived are also claimed, since the ambient magic of the academy might have done something to them. So once they're determined as healthy, they usually get returned. It's a health thing. Now, you get a key and go to your dorm room. You'll be in 1313, in the Star Dorm."
>>449622
"I j0just want to study magic. It's what u-unicorns do, right?"
>>449623
Does anyone notice? '1d10'
Roll #1 4 = 4
>>449626
And it's filled. Turn it in?
>>449627
"I-I've always been small…"
The unicorn looks a little nervous, and tries to move forward with the line. '1d10'
>>449628
You think you almost got it. Maybe it's just the new layout that's confusing?
>>449629
There's a pony who seems to have a few bumps and a small scrape, and she seems to be fretting about something. There is a small communal space, and then two siderooms, each with two single-occupant beds.
>>449630
Your batstache flaps a little noncommittally, but other than that, nothing happens.
Roll #1 1 = 1
And it's filled. Turn it in?
>>449627
"I-I've always been small…"
The unicorn looks a little nervous, and tries to move forward with the line. '1d10'
>>449628
You think you almost got it. Maybe it's just the new layout that's confusing?
>>449629
There's a pony who seems to have a few bumps and a small scrape, and she seems to be fretting about something. There is a small communal space, and then two siderooms, each with two single-occupant beds.
>>449630
Your batstache flaps a little noncommittally, but other than that, nothing happens.
Roll #1 1 = 1
>>449642
It does seem to be her, and-
>>449644
She's touching your face.
>>449643
Your form turned in, you get your room key, number 1313, and are sent on your way.
"Next!"
>>449639
Only one pony between you and your registration desk. Wonder if they'll notice?
>>449645
You're at the desk, and are hoofed a clipboard and about a half-dozen forms to fill out.
It does seem to be her, and-
>>449644
She's touching your face.
>>449643
Your form turned in, you get your room key, number 1313, and are sent on your way.
"Next!"
>>449639
Only one pony between you and your registration desk. Wonder if they'll notice?
>>449645
You're at the desk, and are hoofed a clipboard and about a half-dozen forms to fill out.
>>449664
Your turn is now.
"Hey there."
This earth pony seems to be rather cheerful for someone doing deskwork. He hoofs you a clipboard and quill.
"Just ask if you've got any questions about anything on there."
>>449667
>>449665
Just like you totally meant to overbalance and tumble tail over teakettle on top of your new pegasus friend.
Your turn is now.
"Hey there."
This earth pony seems to be rather cheerful for someone doing deskwork. He hoofs you a clipboard and quill.
"Just ask if you've got any questions about anything on there."
>>449667
>>449665
Just like you totally meant to overbalance and tumble tail over teakettle on top of your new pegasus friend.
>>449674
Well, there's that fine print about how the academy gets to keep any children the students have during their stay. And asking for talents is such an open-ended thing! You could put just about anything down there. And really, what's gender to a shapeshifter?
>>449675
The text reads as follows:
The signer of this form allows that any and all progeny conceived or born during their tenure as students to the academy are to be turned over to the Academy for study and potential foster homes. Attending courses while pregnant is discouraged, due to the uncertain nature of ambient magic on unborn foals.
Well, there's that fine print about how the academy gets to keep any children the students have during their stay. And asking for talents is such an open-ended thing! You could put just about anything down there. And really, what's gender to a shapeshifter?
>>449675
The text reads as follows:
The signer of this form allows that any and all progeny conceived or born during their tenure as students to the academy are to be turned over to the Academy for study and potential foster homes. Attending courses while pregnant is discouraged, due to the uncertain nature of ambient magic on unborn foals.
>>449689
It's… so common. The bedsheets are obviously less than 1000-threadcount, and compared to your voluminous pillows at home, these are practically rocks! And what's with the other bed? They don't honestly expect you to share, do they?
>>449691
And do you sign off on everything else?
>>449692
For not knowing the shape of the room too well, you're oddly good at making things go where they're supposed to. They're even on the same side of the room!
It's… so common. The bedsheets are obviously less than 1000-threadcount, and compared to your voluminous pillows at home, these are practically rocks! And what's with the other bed? They don't honestly expect you to share, do they?
>>449691
And do you sign off on everything else?
>>449692
For not knowing the shape of the room too well, you're oddly good at making things go where they're supposed to. They're even on the same side of the room!
>>449705
It's not very impressive, but with a little tuck here, a squaring of the jaw there, and another inch, along with a sudden weight in the nethers, You're back in line as someone completely different.
>>449706
>>449707
No matter how many of these rocks you pile together, they just can't turn into the silken softness of your home pillows. And these sheets! Ugh!
It's not very impressive, but with a little tuck here, a squaring of the jaw there, and another inch, along with a sudden weight in the nethers, You're back in line as someone completely different.
>>449706
>>449707
No matter how many of these rocks you pile together, they just can't turn into the silken softness of your home pillows. And these sheets! Ugh!
>>449737
Well, you could always talk with the other ponies in line. Make a friend, maybe?
>>449739
"It's to make certain we're the ones doing our own work, and not the servants doing it for us. You came to learn how to cast spells, right? What good is it to have a servant learn how to cast them for you?"
>>449740
The line moves pretty slowly for only having a half-dozen ponies in it.
Well, you could always talk with the other ponies in line. Make a friend, maybe?
>>449739
"It's to make certain we're the ones doing our own work, and not the servants doing it for us. You came to learn how to cast spells, right? What good is it to have a servant learn how to cast them for you?"
>>449740
The line moves pretty slowly for only having a half-dozen ponies in it.
>>449750
Well, the earth pony mare behind you seems a little withdrawn, but it's that shy kind of cute that you'd love to tease. And that stallion two lines over looks like he might be fun to mess around with…
>>449752
Well, you're the one with the ears to hear. I can't hear music for you.
>>449753
And do what?
Well, the earth pony mare behind you seems a little withdrawn, but it's that shy kind of cute that you'd love to tease. And that stallion two lines over looks like he might be fun to mess around with…
>>449752
Well, you're the one with the ears to hear. I can't hear music for you.
>>449753
And do what?
>>449756
Roll to keep your face serious.
>>449759
Through sheer force of will you unbind the pillows into their individual threads, remake them in a pillow large enough for your purposes, and then restuff them. You even manage to beat the common hardness out of the bed.
>>449761
In your head, perhaps. However, roll to see what your eyes can see in front of you.
>>449765
Almost. One more to go.
Roll to keep your face serious.
>>449759
Through sheer force of will you unbind the pillows into their individual threads, remake them in a pillow large enough for your purposes, and then restuff them. You even manage to beat the common hardness out of the bed.
>>449761
In your head, perhaps. However, roll to see what your eyes can see in front of you.
>>449765
Almost. One more to go.
>>449768
The thoughts of not having any servants, being expected to work, and generally having to deal with these absurd conditions prevent you from even falling asleep.
>>449769
You see everything that that stallion in front of you is trying to quite obviously show off. How lewd.
>>449772
Poker-faced, as is proper.
The thoughts of not having any servants, being expected to work, and generally having to deal with these absurd conditions prevent you from even falling asleep.
>>449769
You see everything that that stallion in front of you is trying to quite obviously show off. How lewd.
>>449772
Poker-faced, as is proper.
>>449792
It's like you were never behind him in the first place.
>>449791
Skipping the part of the pamphlet that mentioned all those nasty things like the accommodations and lack of servants, you flip to the "settling in" section.
"Welcome to the Canterlot Mage Academy! Here you'll be learning to harness the vast cosmic forces of the universe in a safe, and supervised, environment. To settle into your room, just walk on in, set your things down on one side of the double room, and say hello to your roommate. You'll be sharing the next three years with them."
>>449793
You practically skip back, but she's not playing today. Perhaps some other time.
It's like you were never behind him in the first place.
>>449791
Skipping the part of the pamphlet that mentioned all those nasty things like the accommodations and lack of servants, you flip to the "settling in" section.
"Welcome to the Canterlot Mage Academy! Here you'll be learning to harness the vast cosmic forces of the universe in a safe, and supervised, environment. To settle into your room, just walk on in, set your things down on one side of the double room, and say hello to your roommate. You'll be sharing the next three years with them."
>>449793
You practically skip back, but she's not playing today. Perhaps some other time.
>>449796
"Sorry miss, we're not technically allowed to leave our posts while on duty. But once you get inside, some of the students should be more than willing to help."
>>449797
Who knows?
>>449798
You wobble from boredom, but you don't collapse.
>>449800
You are! Congrats. The unicorn at the desk floats you a clipboard, with several forms you need to fill out.
"Sorry miss, we're not technically allowed to leave our posts while on duty. But once you get inside, some of the students should be more than willing to help."
>>449797
Who knows?
>>449798
You wobble from boredom, but you don't collapse.
>>449800
You are! Congrats. The unicorn at the desk floats you a clipboard, with several forms you need to fill out.
>>449804
You wander along the halls of the Sun dorm for a while, and the stench of the common masses is almost too much for you sensitive noble nose. You're convinced that the soaps they use, if they use any at all, are all cheap, and don't have real flowers in them at all. Eventually you work your way outside, where you can see the four towers of the school, one for each school of magic taught here, as well as the dorms that make the academy one rather large pentagon.
>>449806
You do fine, until you hit the medical form. Then the text starts getting smaller and smaller…
>>449808
The unicorn just floats you a key. Sun Dorm, room 321.
You wander along the halls of the Sun dorm for a while, and the stench of the common masses is almost too much for you sensitive noble nose. You're convinced that the soaps they use, if they use any at all, are all cheap, and don't have real flowers in them at all. Eventually you work your way outside, where you can see the four towers of the school, one for each school of magic taught here, as well as the dorms that make the academy one rather large pentagon.
>>449806
You do fine, until you hit the medical form. Then the text starts getting smaller and smaller…
>>449808
The unicorn just floats you a key. Sun Dorm, room 321.
>>449811
"In the middle of the grounds is the Academy Seal, the foundation stone around which the Academy was built. It was lain by the master Stonemason Con Crete, and carved by the artisan Platinum Bran. Walking over the seal before graduation is usually considered to bring bad luck by the students, so it's become a tradition to march over the seal once they've graduated, in order to show that no matter the luck they've got, they'll step over it just as easily.
The four towers house each school of magic that is allowed to be taught: Arcane magic, Divine magic, Nature magic, and to an extent certain Necromantic magics.
>>449805
You fall into line, and it's not long until you're given your own clipboard with forms to fill out.
>>449813
The unicorn looks a little bored.
"Oh, right, the medical release thing. Basically what it says is that the school isn't responsible for what you get up to in your off-time, but any kids that are conceived or given birth to during your stay at the academy belong to the academy until they're either certain that the ambient magic floating around doesn't hurt them, or they can be studied due to some unusual thing that cropped up due to their exposure to so much magic."
"In the middle of the grounds is the Academy Seal, the foundation stone around which the Academy was built. It was lain by the master Stonemason Con Crete, and carved by the artisan Platinum Bran. Walking over the seal before graduation is usually considered to bring bad luck by the students, so it's become a tradition to march over the seal once they've graduated, in order to show that no matter the luck they've got, they'll step over it just as easily.
The four towers house each school of magic that is allowed to be taught: Arcane magic, Divine magic, Nature magic, and to an extent certain Necromantic magics.
>>449805
You fall into line, and it's not long until you're given your own clipboard with forms to fill out.
>>449813
The unicorn looks a little bored.
"Oh, right, the medical release thing. Basically what it says is that the school isn't responsible for what you get up to in your off-time, but any kids that are conceived or given birth to during your stay at the academy belong to the academy until they're either certain that the ambient magic floating around doesn't hurt them, or they can be studied due to some unusual thing that cropped up due to their exposure to so much magic."
>>449822
So you are. As a matter of fact, you've got your clipboard and forms. Fill them out, and return them for a key.
>>449824
According to the pamphlet, it actually has several. They're tended to by the Nature students.
>>449825
Considering most of the roads were paved, there's only so much dirt you've got on you.
>>449826
He'll look it over, nod, and then float you a key.
"Room 1313, Star Dorm. Of to the right, has a big statue of a star in front. Can't miss it."
So you are. As a matter of fact, you've got your clipboard and forms. Fill them out, and return them for a key.
>>449824
According to the pamphlet, it actually has several. They're tended to by the Nature students.
>>449825
Considering most of the roads were paved, there's only so much dirt you've got on you.
>>449826
He'll look it over, nod, and then float you a key.
"Room 1313, Star Dorm. Of to the right, has a big statue of a star in front. Can't miss it."
>>449834
"Probably. It's served as a pretty good deterrent that only two or three couples over the past thirty years have dared to risk it. Plus you have to consider whether or not the parents actually stay together after they graduate."
>>449835
He's got a little grimace as he tests the bed, eventually just decides to deal with it and sit on the edge. He gives you a short once-over as you enter.
"Oh, are you another one? Name's Flax Field, nice to meet you."
>>449836
It really wasn't hard to find at all! There are even three other mares in there, chatting away.
>>449837
"It does, doesn't it? But any foals that end up getting kept are raised well, and are treated pretty much as wards of the Princesses. So it's not all bad, plus they're free to do whatever once they're old enough."
>>449839
And back you go. You hear that lesser mudnoble talking to another pony.
"Probably. It's served as a pretty good deterrent that only two or three couples over the past thirty years have dared to risk it. Plus you have to consider whether or not the parents actually stay together after they graduate."
>>449835
He's got a little grimace as he tests the bed, eventually just decides to deal with it and sit on the edge. He gives you a short once-over as you enter.
"Oh, are you another one? Name's Flax Field, nice to meet you."
>>449836
It really wasn't hard to find at all! There are even three other mares in there, chatting away.
>>449837
"It does, doesn't it? But any foals that end up getting kept are raised well, and are treated pretty much as wards of the Princesses. So it's not all bad, plus they're free to do whatever once they're old enough."
>>449839
And back you go. You hear that lesser mudnoble talking to another pony.
>>449841
And over you go. The lines are moving pretty quick, once they got into the swing of thing. You've got a clipboard and some forms to sign in short order.
>>449842
>>449844
Forms signed, you're each handed your keys.
1312 for Macaron, and 321 for Chrome.
>>449847
"Well, it's more than just the two of us in these rooms, you know. They were made for four ponies, two in each room. The one who decided to claim the other room is a snooty-noble type, so don't expect to get along too well with him."
>>449846
Looks to be a unicorn.
And you're about to read when you realize, to your dismay, that your pillow has been moved in your absence. Somepony has been in your room and touched your stuff!
>>449849
They're just chatting. The rooms are set up with two beds in each, and are joined by a small common area with a couch and table. Nothing fancy. They seem to be introducing themselves to each other.
And over you go. The lines are moving pretty quick, once they got into the swing of thing. You've got a clipboard and some forms to sign in short order.
>>449842
>>449844
Forms signed, you're each handed your keys.
1312 for Macaron, and 321 for Chrome.
>>449847
"Well, it's more than just the two of us in these rooms, you know. They were made for four ponies, two in each room. The one who decided to claim the other room is a snooty-noble type, so don't expect to get along too well with him."
>>449846
Looks to be a unicorn.
And you're about to read when you realize, to your dismay, that your pillow has been moved in your absence. Somepony has been in your room and touched your stuff!
>>449849
They're just chatting. The rooms are set up with two beds in each, and are joined by a small common area with a couch and table. Nothing fancy. They seem to be introducing themselves to each other.
>>449865
Why knock, when you've got a key?
Room 1313's door is wide open, though, and you hear quite a bit of chatter. No one seems to answer, though.
>>449866
Well, do you set your things on the pillowless bed, or the one that's surrounded by three other guys?
>>449867
Standard forms. Name, gender, race, that sort of thing. Plus a few medical release forms and waivers of responsibility.
Why knock, when you've got a key?
Room 1313's door is wide open, though, and you hear quite a bit of chatter. No one seems to answer, though.
>>449866
Well, do you set your things on the pillowless bed, or the one that's surrounded by three other guys?
>>449867
Standard forms. Name, gender, race, that sort of thing. Plus a few medical release forms and waivers of responsibility.
>>449922
Nope, you pass by the Arcane tower, and hear a rather loud bang, but no gardens. The library itself is actually the fifth point of the five-sided school, and looms over you. Once inside, you see stairs going up, and down.
>>449928
"That's odd…"
Flax checks his own key.
"Oh, well, that explains it. They gave me room 322's key and said 321. Since the door was open, I didn't realize there was anything wrong."
Gathering up his stuff, he'll start working his way out of the room.
"Nice to meet you all."
Nope, you pass by the Arcane tower, and hear a rather loud bang, but no gardens. The library itself is actually the fifth point of the five-sided school, and looms over you. Once inside, you see stairs going up, and down.
>>449928
"That's odd…"
Flax checks his own key.
"Oh, well, that explains it. They gave me room 322's key and said 321. Since the door was open, I didn't realize there was anything wrong."
Gathering up his stuff, he'll start working his way out of the room.
"Nice to meet you all."
>>449941
The librarian smile a little at you. He looks well-past middle-aged, but hasn't been struck terrible by any gray hairs or the other failings of old age.
"You already registered when you picked up your keys. As for classes, they don't get talked about until tomorrow, after everyone's settled in. There will be a bit of an assembly out on the yard, and each dorm will be presented with uniforms according to their year and dorm. After that, there will be books outlining a few rules, what classes are available, and what things you should avoid doing if you want to stay in one piece during your school years."
He'll gesture up the stairs.
"Shame that your roommates haven't shown up yet, but the library is here to be used regardless. Glad someone is showing a little initiative."
The librarian smile a little at you. He looks well-past middle-aged, but hasn't been struck terrible by any gray hairs or the other failings of old age.
"You already registered when you picked up your keys. As for classes, they don't get talked about until tomorrow, after everyone's settled in. There will be a bit of an assembly out on the yard, and each dorm will be presented with uniforms according to their year and dorm. After that, there will be books outlining a few rules, what classes are available, and what things you should avoid doing if you want to stay in one piece during your school years."
He'll gesture up the stairs.
"Shame that your roommates haven't shown up yet, but the library is here to be used regardless. Glad someone is showing a little initiative."
>>449958
First day is just settling in, registering at the front desk, and finding your rooms. Each dorm has their own kitchen and dining area, so dinner is up to each dorm. The kitchens can be used by students under special request, and with staff supervision.
>>449960
Well, there's arranging things, and there's also poking around campus more.
First day is just settling in, registering at the front desk, and finding your rooms. Each dorm has their own kitchen and dining area, so dinner is up to each dorm. The kitchens can be used by students under special request, and with staff supervision.
>>449960
Well, there's arranging things, and there's also poking around campus more.
>>450013
Once you get outside? They're everywhere. And there's a really nice one coming out from behind that hedge…
>>450014
You sure did.
>>450016
The hallways are wide enough so that you don't bump into anyone, and you think you may even be able to remember your way back. Once you get outside, you realize just how open this place actually is.
Once you get outside? They're everywhere. And there's a really nice one coming out from behind that hedge…
>>450014
You sure did.
>>450016
The hallways are wide enough so that you don't bump into anyone, and you think you may even be able to remember your way back. Once you get outside, you realize just how open this place actually is.
>>450037
You meander a bit, trying to milk the time for all it's worth. You're a dashing noble, why wouldn't she love being by your side as long as possible?
Eventually you reach the Star Dorm, which is predominantly female.
>>450038
"That will all be explained tomorrow, at the assembly. Today is just a day to settle in and get to know your roommates."
>>450041
The grounds are pretty bare, actually, outside of the gatherings near the entrance to each dorm. Looks like ponies are making friends.
>>450043
Roll if you've got nowhere special in mind.
You meander a bit, trying to milk the time for all it's worth. You're a dashing noble, why wouldn't she love being by your side as long as possible?
Eventually you reach the Star Dorm, which is predominantly female.
>>450038
"That will all be explained tomorrow, at the assembly. Today is just a day to settle in and get to know your roommates."
>>450041
The grounds are pretty bare, actually, outside of the gatherings near the entrance to each dorm. Looks like ponies are making friends.
>>450043
Roll if you've got nowhere special in mind.
>>450061
You spend a little time looking at the other dorms, the towers, the library with a few ponies, some of which you know, in front of it… Over near the Nature tower you see quite a number of birds.
>>450062
So which is it?
>>450063
He nods.
"That's the gist of it. If I could just remember where I put the blasted book for it…"
>>450064
Nope.
You spend a little time looking at the other dorms, the towers, the library with a few ponies, some of which you know, in front of it… Over near the Nature tower you see quite a number of birds.
>>450062
So which is it?
>>450063
He nods.
"That's the gist of it. If I could just remember where I put the blasted book for it…"
>>450064
Nope.
>>450065
"Those are mostly part of the nature classes' reading lists, but I'm sure we've got something in the botanical or agricultural sections."
>>450068
You spiral down for a few dozen steps, and find yourself at a door.
>>450070
Right outside the dormitory, actually. It seems to be an older student mare relaxing next to the doorway.
>>450071
He chuckles a little.
"It's nice that you're enthusiastic about it, though. It so rarely gets used, and it should have someone read it once in a while."
>>450073
Once you go inside, you see a hustling, bustling number of students, small mammals, and birds going hither and yon in preparation for the beginning of classes. One bird spots you, and then flies off to a rather frazzled-looking older mare. After a moment, she comes up to you.
"Yes, what can I help you with?"
"Those are mostly part of the nature classes' reading lists, but I'm sure we've got something in the botanical or agricultural sections."
>>450068
You spiral down for a few dozen steps, and find yourself at a door.
>>450070
Right outside the dormitory, actually. It seems to be an older student mare relaxing next to the doorway.
>>450071
He chuckles a little.
"It's nice that you're enthusiastic about it, though. It so rarely gets used, and it should have someone read it once in a while."
>>450073
Once you go inside, you see a hustling, bustling number of students, small mammals, and birds going hither and yon in preparation for the beginning of classes. One bird spots you, and then flies off to a rather frazzled-looking older mare. After a moment, she comes up to you.
"Yes, what can I help you with?"
>>450077
"They get hoofed out tomorrow, after the assembly. Relax."
>>450078
You are suddenly beset by a bowel-rumbling hunger. The kitchens demand your presence. Or that flowerbed there.
>>450081
She looks at you for a second and then shrugs.
"Nah, I was just waiting on my roommate. You're a first-year, right? Don't get uniforms until tomorrow."
>>450082
She shakes her head.
"No, no class yet. First year, yes? Yes. What did you need?"
>>450083
Nothing really draws your attention, but that could be due to an increase in hoof-traffic that might be bothering your senses.
"They get hoofed out tomorrow, after the assembly. Relax."
>>450078
You are suddenly beset by a bowel-rumbling hunger. The kitchens demand your presence. Or that flowerbed there.
>>450081
She looks at you for a second and then shrugs.
"Nah, I was just waiting on my roommate. You're a first-year, right? Don't get uniforms until tomorrow."
>>450082
She shakes her head.
"No, no class yet. First year, yes? Yes. What did you need?"
>>450083
Nothing really draws your attention, but that could be due to an increase in hoof-traffic that might be bothering your senses.
>>450088
Nope. Nothing really draws your attention.
>>450089
"Settle in, meet your roomies, and get comfortable. After this it's three years of grueling magical experimentation, and a whole lot of explosions."
>>450090
Seems it's locked. Maybe they didn't want anyone down here on the first day?
>>450091
You do indeed. There's practically nopony here. As a matter of fact, you're right back in front of Star Dorm! Seems that pegasus is here talking with an older student.
>>450092
Sure you can. They're not locked, and the sound of talking and the smell of food smack you in the face as soon as you open the door.
>>450093
The mare pauses for a moment, her ears flicking to and fro. Then she nods and smiles a little at you.
"My name's Spirit Flower. I'm one of the busier nature teachers here, as you can see, and these little fellows can only carry so much at once. I'm sure they'd love to meet you."
As if on cue, a trio of squirrels and one very fat bluejay come up to say hello.
Nope. Nothing really draws your attention.
>>450089
"Settle in, meet your roomies, and get comfortable. After this it's three years of grueling magical experimentation, and a whole lot of explosions."
>>450090
Seems it's locked. Maybe they didn't want anyone down here on the first day?
>>450091
You do indeed. There's practically nopony here. As a matter of fact, you're right back in front of Star Dorm! Seems that pegasus is here talking with an older student.
>>450092
Sure you can. They're not locked, and the sound of talking and the smell of food smack you in the face as soon as you open the door.
>>450093
The mare pauses for a moment, her ears flicking to and fro. Then she nods and smiles a little at you.
"My name's Spirit Flower. I'm one of the busier nature teachers here, as you can see, and these little fellows can only carry so much at once. I'm sure they'd love to meet you."
As if on cue, a trio of squirrels and one very fat bluejay come up to say hello.
>>450099
Nope, it's a pretty solid wooden door.
>>450100
"Oh yeah, it's half the fun, y'know? Arcane college always has a blast with the fresh students. Only half of them actually hit the targets, though."
>>450105
Not yet, but the pegasus and unicorn from next door are talking in front of the dorm.
>>450107
It chitters at you, but otherwise behaves well.
Flower looks a little distant for a moment.
"Some of the other nature teachers… aren't suited for animal work. Too taxing on them, and they don't like just anyone."
#PAUSE, but you may continue faffing amongst yourselves.
Nope, it's a pretty solid wooden door.
>>450100
"Oh yeah, it's half the fun, y'know? Arcane college always has a blast with the fresh students. Only half of them actually hit the targets, though."
>>450105
Not yet, but the pegasus and unicorn from next door are talking in front of the dorm.
>>450107
It chitters at you, but otherwise behaves well.
Flower looks a little distant for a moment.
"Some of the other nature teachers… aren't suited for animal work. Too taxing on them, and they don't like just anyone."
#PAUSE, but you may continue faffing amongst yourselves.
>>450153
"It's so… boring!
When I was smaller the school always brought us to trips to the cloud factories, and how this and that weather is made, and all they taught us was weather, but I read all these books about what unicorns can do with their magic and that even fillies of my age could lift things with their minds!
"It's so… boring!
When I was smaller the school always brought us to trips to the cloud factories, and how this and that weather is made, and all they taught us was weather, but I read all these books about what unicorns can do with their magic and that even fillies of my age could lift things with their minds!
>>450794
So you do. Judging by the fact everyone seems to avoid the southeast tower, that has to be it.
>>450795
You sure do! Just imagine if someone found your ladyclothes in the Sun dorm.
>>450796
All that's left is signing the medical release from and responsibility waiver, and you've got your room key.
So you do. Judging by the fact everyone seems to avoid the southeast tower, that has to be it.
>>450795
You sure do! Just imagine if someone found your ladyclothes in the Sun dorm.
>>450796
All that's left is signing the medical release from and responsibility waiver, and you've got your room key.
>>450800
Well, no one's really looking, and your definition of stealth amounts to basically an exaggerated swagger, as if daring anyone to question your presence.
>>450801
Roll to navigate the new wave of students.
>>450802
The stallion at the desk doesn't seem too enthused at being called "lady luck," but nonetheless hoofs over a key.
"Room number is 1312, Star Dorm."
>>450803
Where did all these students come from, anyway? Hardly a moment's peace as new arrivals hustle and bustle about, exploring as much of their new school as they can. Eventually you find a shallow nook between buildings, but it looks like it might be a squeeze if you want to duck in there.
Well, no one's really looking, and your definition of stealth amounts to basically an exaggerated swagger, as if daring anyone to question your presence.
>>450801
Roll to navigate the new wave of students.
>>450802
The stallion at the desk doesn't seem too enthused at being called "lady luck," but nonetheless hoofs over a key.
"Room number is 1312, Star Dorm."
>>450803
Where did all these students come from, anyway? Hardly a moment's peace as new arrivals hustle and bustle about, exploring as much of their new school as they can. Eventually you find a shallow nook between buildings, but it looks like it might be a squeeze if you want to duck in there.
>>450805
Unfortunately, it seems everything went wrong. The first step has you bowled over by a rather energetic earth pony who wasn't looking where she was going, which disrupted your vision even further. What's worse, she didn't even apologize, or seem to notice she'd knocked you over. You are currently Blind, and must roll to regain sight.
>>450806
Dim. A little gloomy. Some heavy drapes over the windows, and it smells a bit musty, like a room long-closed.
>>450807
Looks like there's a small gaggle of gossiping girls there now, already eying a few of the male students.
>>450808
You jump pretty high, actually. High enough to straddle the back of the colt standing in the next line, who's now looking at you incredibly confused.
>>450809
>>450810
It's still the first day.
Unfortunately, it seems everything went wrong. The first step has you bowled over by a rather energetic earth pony who wasn't looking where she was going, which disrupted your vision even further. What's worse, she didn't even apologize, or seem to notice she'd knocked you over. You are currently Blind, and must roll to regain sight.
>>450806
Dim. A little gloomy. Some heavy drapes over the windows, and it smells a bit musty, like a room long-closed.
>>450807
Looks like there's a small gaggle of gossiping girls there now, already eying a few of the male students.
>>450808
You jump pretty high, actually. High enough to straddle the back of the colt standing in the next line, who's now looking at you incredibly confused.
>>450809
>>450810
It's still the first day.
>>450812
They look at you a little oddly.
"Change? Outside?"
"Behind a hedge no less! In plain view of the Sun dorm!"
"How scandalous~!"
>>450813
Last you remember is introducing yourself to your roommates. You're currently in your room.
>>450814
Going over his head probably wasn't the best way to dismount, especially not when you landed fairly heavily on the floor. Still, you recover what little dignity you may have left, and scoot off towards the Star Dorm.
>>450815
And, like magic, your magilocation spell returns your limited vision.
>>450816
Of course it isn't. You've only just walked into the first floor.
Roll.
They look at you a little oddly.
"Change? Outside?"
"Behind a hedge no less! In plain view of the Sun dorm!"
"How scandalous~!"
>>450813
Last you remember is introducing yourself to your roommates. You're currently in your room.
>>450814
Going over his head probably wasn't the best way to dismount, especially not when you landed fairly heavily on the floor. Still, you recover what little dignity you may have left, and scoot off towards the Star Dorm.
>>450815
And, like magic, your magilocation spell returns your limited vision.
>>450816
Of course it isn't. You've only just walked into the first floor.
Roll.
>>450818
It seems they left, though you're sorta yelling at a jenny who just found her way into the hallway. And everyone else who's moving into their dormrooms.
>>450819
Room 1312 seems to already have two occupants, and they're in one room. The other room, which has two beds, is still free.
>>450820
You're startled when a zebra comes up behind you.
"A new student here, is that all? With ego large and sense quite small."
>>450821
They titter a bit.
"Su~re you will."
But, they disperse. The hedge is free, though with constant traffic to and from the dorm, you won't have much time to change.
>>450822
Feeling your way along walls and staying well away from large groups of ponies, you find yourself at… the southeast tower?
>>450823
"Other caretakers…"
The animals dodge your grabby hooves, and then climb up on you, with the bluejay perching on your head.
"Well, they couldn't quite keep up. It's hectic, you know. And sometimes animals don't really take to certain ponies…"
It seems they left, though you're sorta yelling at a jenny who just found her way into the hallway. And everyone else who's moving into their dormrooms.
>>450819
Room 1312 seems to already have two occupants, and they're in one room. The other room, which has two beds, is still free.
>>450820
You're startled when a zebra comes up behind you.
"A new student here, is that all? With ego large and sense quite small."
>>450821
They titter a bit.
"Su~re you will."
But, they disperse. The hedge is free, though with constant traffic to and from the dorm, you won't have much time to change.
>>450822
Feeling your way along walls and staying well away from large groups of ponies, you find yourself at… the southeast tower?
>>450823
"Other caretakers…"
The animals dodge your grabby hooves, and then climb up on you, with the bluejay perching on your head.
"Well, they couldn't quite keep up. It's hectic, you know. And sometimes animals don't really take to certain ponies…"
>>450825
Unfortunately, >>450827 manages to jump into you. So yes, there are folk around.
>>450826
Registration desk. You've got a clipboard full of forms and the time to read and sign them before you get your room key.
>>450827
The zebra just smiles toothily at you, his teeth yellowed and almost pointed.
"Old Zeb just likes to have a little fun. The face you ponies make when your hearts run!"
>>450828
Schwoop and ker-schlong, you're now a dude.
>>450829
There is indeed, a bed near the window. And you successfully manage to keep your composure over the embarrassments of the first day. And while you have a map, schedules haven't really been issued aside from the one saying that class information will be relayed on the second day after the assembly.
>>450830
The jay takes flight again as you roll around, and the squirrels practically have you at their mercy.
After a moment, Spirit flower will make a few "Tch" noises, and the four critters head back next to her, before quieting down and behaving.
"Sometimes they're a bit naughty, and become more than some ponies can deal with."
Unfortunately, >>450827 manages to jump into you. So yes, there are folk around.
>>450826
Registration desk. You've got a clipboard full of forms and the time to read and sign them before you get your room key.
>>450827
The zebra just smiles toothily at you, his teeth yellowed and almost pointed.
"Old Zeb just likes to have a little fun. The face you ponies make when your hearts run!"
>>450828
Schwoop and ker-schlong, you're now a dude.
>>450829
There is indeed, a bed near the window. And you successfully manage to keep your composure over the embarrassments of the first day. And while you have a map, schedules haven't really been issued aside from the one saying that class information will be relayed on the second day after the assembly.
>>450830
The jay takes flight again as you roll around, and the squirrels practically have you at their mercy.
After a moment, Spirit flower will make a few "Tch" noises, and the four critters head back next to her, before quieting down and behaving.
"Sometimes they're a bit naughty, and become more than some ponies can deal with."
>>450832
"Did you SEE that!?"
"I know, Cherry! She turned into a he!"
"How do you think he… she… it? How do you think it did that?"
Looks like you had an audience. Those three mares apparently decided to peek.
>>450833
Well, each dorm has its own, and you find yours fairly easily after asking for directions and following your nose. Seems they're getting ready to prepare dinner.
>>450834
Medical release forms, responsibility waivers, something in really tiny text, standard forms covering their bases.
>>450835
He just smiles at you.
>>450836
"No, little blind one, that is not this tower. This tower teaches a darker power."
>>450839
She smiles a little.
"While that would be appreciated, you're going to have your hooves full being a first year. And it doesn't get any easier from there."
"Did you SEE that!?"
"I know, Cherry! She turned into a he!"
"How do you think he… she… it? How do you think it did that?"
Looks like you had an audience. Those three mares apparently decided to peek.
>>450833
Well, each dorm has its own, and you find yours fairly easily after asking for directions and following your nose. Seems they're getting ready to prepare dinner.
>>450834
Medical release forms, responsibility waivers, something in really tiny text, standard forms covering their bases.
>>450835
He just smiles at you.
>>450836
"No, little blind one, that is not this tower. This tower teaches a darker power."
>>450839
She smiles a little.
"While that would be appreciated, you're going to have your hooves full being a first year. And it doesn't get any easier from there."
>>450844
"Those don't work on me, dear. Far too many animals have tried that one. But I wouldn't turn you away if you wanted to work."
>>450845
Heck naw, that shit's tiny. It's probably not important anyway, otherwise they would have made it bigger!
>>450846
"So is this who you were going to 'introduce' us to?"
"How weird~"
"I dunno, she makes a pretty cute guy…"
The other two shush the third.
>>450847
He wave as you go.
"Those don't work on me, dear. Far too many animals have tried that one. But I wouldn't turn you away if you wanted to work."
>>450845
Heck naw, that shit's tiny. It's probably not important anyway, otherwise they would have made it bigger!
>>450846
"So is this who you were going to 'introduce' us to?"
"How weird~"
"I dunno, she makes a pretty cute guy…"
The other two shush the third.
>>450847
He wave as you go.
>>450849
"Well, we weren't expecting a pony that can change shapes."
"And even then there's only one of you, so that doesn't help the other two of us."
"Yeah. We thought you knew some guys…"
>>450850
Yup. Northwest tower, very clean-looking.
>>450851
No mare, but the pegasus stallion at the desk can help.
"Oh, that. That's basically just saying that any kids conceived or born while their parents are students at the academy get turned over to the academy to make certain there aren't any ill effects from all the ambient magic around. Discourages some ponies from messing around too much."
>>450854
She shakes her head.
"They aren't just pets, you know. They're…"
She trails off for a moment.
"Oh, right. Busy busy… I'm afraid we'll have to have this talk another time, dear. Seems I'm needed in the back. They're having trouble with the bears again."
And off she goes.
"Well, we weren't expecting a pony that can change shapes."
"And even then there's only one of you, so that doesn't help the other two of us."
"Yeah. We thought you knew some guys…"
>>450850
Yup. Northwest tower, very clean-looking.
>>450851
No mare, but the pegasus stallion at the desk can help.
"Oh, that. That's basically just saying that any kids conceived or born while their parents are students at the academy get turned over to the academy to make certain there aren't any ill effects from all the ambient magic around. Discourages some ponies from messing around too much."
>>450854
She shakes her head.
"They aren't just pets, you know. They're…"
She trails off for a moment.
"Oh, right. Busy busy… I'm afraid we'll have to have this talk another time, dear. Seems I'm needed in the back. They're having trouble with the bears again."
And off she goes.
>>450859
He looks it over, and nods.
"Yep, that's it. Here's your key. Room is 1312, Star Dorm."
>>450860
It smells kinda like medicine in here, but it's quiet aside from the occasional student that passes by. There are a few chairs and low couches along the walls, and a strange pillar in the middle of the tower. It looks like there's a door there, and no stairs anywhere.
>>450861
You're back. Zeb's gone.
>>450862
They seem to think it over for a second.
"A noble?"
"Do you think he… she's lying?"
"I'm willing to chance it."
They all nod to each other.
"Okay, that works. Where do you want to bring him?"
>>450863
Not much. Midia's still there, though the door is shut.
He looks it over, and nods.
"Yep, that's it. Here's your key. Room is 1312, Star Dorm."
>>450860
It smells kinda like medicine in here, but it's quiet aside from the occasional student that passes by. There are a few chairs and low couches along the walls, and a strange pillar in the middle of the tower. It looks like there's a door there, and no stairs anywhere.
>>450861
You're back. Zeb's gone.
>>450862
They seem to think it over for a second.
"A noble?"
"Do you think he… she's lying?"
"I'm willing to chance it."
They all nod to each other.
"Okay, that works. Where do you want to bring him?"
>>450863
Not much. Midia's still there, though the door is shut.
>>450865
There's a larger pony behind a desk on the far end of the tower, who looks to be reading a book.
You would assume he's a teacher.
>>450866
"Leave out the eager part. If he thinks we're desperate, he just won't come."
"And why tell us about your luggage? Shouldn't it already be up in your room?"
>>450867
Silence. Roll.
>>450868
You get lost a little, turned around some more, and almost walk into the Moon dorm before you find your way to room 1312. It seems there is three ponies-worth of belongings here, so you're the last one to arrive.
There's a larger pony behind a desk on the far end of the tower, who looks to be reading a book.
You would assume he's a teacher.
>>450866
"Leave out the eager part. If he thinks we're desperate, he just won't come."
"And why tell us about your luggage? Shouldn't it already be up in your room?"
>>450867
Silence. Roll.
>>450868
You get lost a little, turned around some more, and almost walk into the Moon dorm before you find your way to room 1312. It seems there is three ponies-worth of belongings here, so you're the last one to arrive.
>>450870
It seems these windows are facing out, over Canterlot. Or at least they would be, if there wasn't a wide buffer zone around the school, just in case a student pulls off something they shouldn't.
>>450871
You see a goat drift from behind one of the drapes to settle down in a chair that you are quite certain wasn't there before you left.
>>450872
He looks up from his book.
"Can I help you? Or are you another in the long line of students who end up somehow injuring themselves on the first day?"
>>450873
You're off like a champ. If there was a stepping off competition, you'd surely have one first place. Your offing has left the three mares confused, speechless, and slightly aroused. Or it would, if that's what turning and walking away could do.
>>450874
In the room, there are none but you. Perhaps they're out exploring the school?
Knight's offline, DM's, moving his stuff, and Wf's offline.
It seems these windows are facing out, over Canterlot. Or at least they would be, if there wasn't a wide buffer zone around the school, just in case a student pulls off something they shouldn't.
>>450871
You see a goat drift from behind one of the drapes to settle down in a chair that you are quite certain wasn't there before you left.
>>450872
He looks up from his book.
"Can I help you? Or are you another in the long line of students who end up somehow injuring themselves on the first day?"
>>450873
You're off like a champ. If there was a stepping off competition, you'd surely have one first place. Your offing has left the three mares confused, speechless, and slightly aroused. Or it would, if that's what turning and walking away could do.
>>450874
In the room, there are none but you. Perhaps they're out exploring the school?
Knight's offline, DM's, moving his stuff, and Wf's offline.
>>450875
Please.
This form has the most toned ass a stallion has ever sported. Turning away sharply could impregnate a weaker mare.
Right?
Rolling for ass quality '1d10'
Anyway, take my bag of manly man clothes to the room, and retrieve my bag of frilly panties and revealing dresses.
Roll #1 2 = 2
Please.
This form has the most toned ass a stallion has ever sported. Turning away sharply could impregnate a weaker mare.
Right?
Rolling for ass quality '1d10'
Anyway, take my bag of manly man clothes to the room, and retrieve my bag of frilly panties and revealing dresses.
Roll #1 2 = 2
>>450876
Well, it was already packed, but now it's unpacked, neatly folded, and arranged tastefully in the room.
>>450877
What you find is a locked door, a half-dozen archaic runes, and one locked grate that goes down into the tower's depths.
>>450878
Nope. Boney butts. You probably should have focused a bit more on that end than the face.
>>450879
He turns back to his book.
"Yes. Where all the students come to be treated for scrapes, cuts, bruises, missing limbs, all that fun stuff. And where they learn to channel the might of the divine."
>>450880
Well, you can almost shove everything back in, but in true luggage fashion, once you got everything out it doesn't want to go back in. This is going to take '1d3' trips.
Roll #1 3 = 3
Well, it was already packed, but now it's unpacked, neatly folded, and arranged tastefully in the room.
>>450877
What you find is a locked door, a half-dozen archaic runes, and one locked grate that goes down into the tower's depths.
>>450878
Nope. Boney butts. You probably should have focused a bit more on that end than the face.
>>450879
He turns back to his book.
"Yes. Where all the students come to be treated for scrapes, cuts, bruises, missing limbs, all that fun stuff. And where they learn to channel the might of the divine."
>>450880
Well, you can almost shove everything back in, but in true luggage fashion, once you got everything out it doesn't want to go back in. This is going to take '1d3' trips.
Roll #1 3 = 3
>>450882
Nope, no books. Though, as you try and open the locked wooden door, a crossbow bolt flies past you and thuds into the door.
"Wouldn't poke around the tower in front of a teacher, fancypants. Tends to lead to rather sudden expulsions."
>>450883
If you could see more clearly, you'd see the almost palpable disgust on his faces.
"Paladins! Bah! Bunch of zealots. Think that if you believe hard enough and hit things enough all the problems go away."
He'll shake his head.
"No, we aren't the 'paladins' of the academy. We're better."
>>450884
Well, you don't find a mare, but you collide head-to-head with >>450885, knocking you both silly.
>>450887
>>450888
The door to the roof is currently locked, and has a small sign dangling from it: #Roof access. No students allowed on roof.
Nope, no books. Though, as you try and open the locked wooden door, a crossbow bolt flies past you and thuds into the door.
"Wouldn't poke around the tower in front of a teacher, fancypants. Tends to lead to rather sudden expulsions."
>>450883
If you could see more clearly, you'd see the almost palpable disgust on his faces.
"Paladins! Bah! Bunch of zealots. Think that if you believe hard enough and hit things enough all the problems go away."
He'll shake his head.
"No, we aren't the 'paladins' of the academy. We're better."
>>450884
Well, you don't find a mare, but you collide head-to-head with >>450885, knocking you both silly.
>>450887
>>450888
The door to the roof is currently locked, and has a small sign dangling from it: #Roof access. No students allowed on roof.
>>450897
It's not quite a clean getaway, and you manage to jostle a plant, nearly trip on the door frame, and almost bump into another student who's coming into the divine tower. Eventually you make your way to the northeast tower, the Arcane tower.
>>450899
The goat's gone. Chair is as well, for some reason. The voice, however, is still there.
"Listen, greenhorn, you don't get much say in the matter. And until you sign up for classes, you have no teachers. So my advice to you is to drop whatever you think might be a good idea right now, and wait."
>>450904
The moment you enter his field of vision, he breaks into a snaggle-toothed grin.
"Well gaw-lee, ain't you a pretty mare? I knew comin' to this school'd do wonders fer my popularity!"
It's not quite a clean getaway, and you manage to jostle a plant, nearly trip on the door frame, and almost bump into another student who's coming into the divine tower. Eventually you make your way to the northeast tower, the Arcane tower.
>>450899
The goat's gone. Chair is as well, for some reason. The voice, however, is still there.
"Listen, greenhorn, you don't get much say in the matter. And until you sign up for classes, you have no teachers. So my advice to you is to drop whatever you think might be a good idea right now, and wait."
>>450904
The moment you enter his field of vision, he breaks into a snaggle-toothed grin.
"Well gaw-lee, ain't you a pretty mare? I knew comin' to this school'd do wonders fer my popularity!"
>>450921
Missing things. So I guess it's the bed with nothing by it.
And you're once more dickless.
>>450922
This guy doesn't quite seem to care about personal space, and gets almost in your face.
"Nice to meetcha! Name's Cauliflower, what's yours?"
He grabs you by the hoof and shakes vigorously.
>>450924
'1d10'
>>450925
There is a mare being accosted by a very loud farmer.
>>450926
The unicorn at the desk will look up, and stare at you a moment.
"Ah, you must be Judicia. You're… shorter than I thought."
Roll #1 1 = 1
Missing things. So I guess it's the bed with nothing by it.
And you're once more dickless.
>>450922
This guy doesn't quite seem to care about personal space, and gets almost in your face.
"Nice to meetcha! Name's Cauliflower, what's yours?"
He grabs you by the hoof and shakes vigorously.
>>450924
'1d10'
>>450925
There is a mare being accosted by a very loud farmer.
>>450926
The unicorn at the desk will look up, and stare at you a moment.
"Ah, you must be Judicia. You're… shorter than I thought."
Roll #1 1 = 1
>>450930
"Ah, right, Justicia. Things get a bit jumbled, I suppose."
He smiles a little.
"Nothing you need concern yourself about, though. What can I do for you?"
>>450931
The room is now adorned with your things, odds and ends, and knick-knacks.
>>450932
"I'm your better because the moment you walked into the school doors, your status and race amount for nothing. All that matters in here is your talent, and your effort. And so far I don't think you've got either in you."
>>450933
>>450934
"Snowfields? That's a right purdy name! Why, I think it'd-"
Cauliflower is cut off as Morning Blossom intervenes.
"Another mare? And a real beaut to boot! I knew comin' to this school was a good thing!"
"Ah, right, Justicia. Things get a bit jumbled, I suppose."
He smiles a little.
"Nothing you need concern yourself about, though. What can I do for you?"
>>450931
The room is now adorned with your things, odds and ends, and knick-knacks.
>>450932
"I'm your better because the moment you walked into the school doors, your status and race amount for nothing. All that matters in here is your talent, and your effort. And so far I don't think you've got either in you."
>>450933
>>450934
"Snowfields? That's a right purdy name! Why, I think it'd-"
Cauliflower is cut off as Morning Blossom intervenes.
"Another mare? And a real beaut to boot! I knew comin' to this school was a good thing!"
>>450936
"My name's Cassan, one of the instructors for the Arcane courses."
>>450938
The goat just shakes his head at you.
"Well, aren't you king shit of turd mountain. Every student out there has either learned things on their own, or is coming here to learn things they wouldn't be able to learn elsewhere."
The goat stalks around you a little, and you notice he's wearing an eyepatch.
"So why in Celestia's name would I care about you specifically?"
>>450939
"Well, I just came here to learn how to be a wizard, like in the stories! You know, flyin' and throwing lightning bolts and turnin' wood inta gold."
>>450946
>>450947
He'll start to drift off once he notices he's been tuned out, leaving with a "shucks."
"My name's Cassan, one of the instructors for the Arcane courses."
>>450938
The goat just shakes his head at you.
"Well, aren't you king shit of turd mountain. Every student out there has either learned things on their own, or is coming here to learn things they wouldn't be able to learn elsewhere."
The goat stalks around you a little, and you notice he's wearing an eyepatch.
"So why in Celestia's name would I care about you specifically?"
>>450939
"Well, I just came here to learn how to be a wizard, like in the stories! You know, flyin' and throwing lightning bolts and turnin' wood inta gold."
>>450946
>>450947
He'll start to drift off once he notices he's been tuned out, leaving with a "shucks."
>>450953
"Oh, this and that. The class lists you all get tomorrow will list teachers as well."
>>450954
"Nothing noble about a loudmouthed braggart who can't even wipe his own arse without a servant to help him."
>>450941
There are new students everywhere. There are also the five towers. Which do you want to go to?
"Oh, this and that. The class lists you all get tomorrow will list teachers as well."
>>450954
"Nothing noble about a loudmouthed braggart who can't even wipe his own arse without a servant to help him."
>>450941
There are new students everywhere. There are also the five towers. Which do you want to go to?
>>450962
The goat just snorts at you.
"You're going to have to deal with a lot worse than just a goat on your back by the end of this, fussbudget. As far as I care, I pity any teacher your inflict yourself on."
>>450963
Then the library is probably your choice.
>>450964
Cassan chuckles a little.
"There's a little bit of school rivalry between the two academies. It's why you got snapped up, really. When you got turned away by the Paladin academy, and we heard about your as yet unique magical sight, well, we couldn't just let you get away. And if we end up helping you become something amazing along the way, then it's a big raspberry to those humorless paladins that will make them regret ever turning you away. It's win-win, really."
The goat just snorts at you.
"You're going to have to deal with a lot worse than just a goat on your back by the end of this, fussbudget. As far as I care, I pity any teacher your inflict yourself on."
>>450963
Then the library is probably your choice.
>>450964
Cassan chuckles a little.
"There's a little bit of school rivalry between the two academies. It's why you got snapped up, really. When you got turned away by the Paladin academy, and we heard about your as yet unique magical sight, well, we couldn't just let you get away. And if we end up helping you become something amazing along the way, then it's a big raspberry to those humorless paladins that will make them regret ever turning you away. It's win-win, really."
>>450971
"You keep thinking that. Now get out of the tower."
>>450975
Once you head up the stairs from the entrance, you enter the first library floor. There's a unicorn mare working the desk at the moment, and a little ways away you can see a half-dozen books floating above the shelves as they're sorted. Since her horn isn't lit up, you can tell the mare isn't alone in the library.
>>450977
"I'm sure we'll be glad to have you. How are you getting along, by the way? Making friends?"
"You keep thinking that. Now get out of the tower."
>>450975
Once you head up the stairs from the entrance, you enter the first library floor. There's a unicorn mare working the desk at the moment, and a little ways away you can see a half-dozen books floating above the shelves as they're sorted. Since her horn isn't lit up, you can tell the mare isn't alone in the library.
>>450977
"I'm sure we'll be glad to have you. How are you getting along, by the way? Making friends?"
>>450981
"Oh, he'll probably come around. Make lots of friends, okay? This school isn't only about learning how to cast spells, after all."
>>450982
Not many ponies caught her name, but your description matches one of the ponies who was seen in the Arcane tower.
>>450983
You're too distracted by the indignity of being ridden like some common mud pony at a foal folk fair. You're convinced this outfit will have to be burned to remove the shame completely.
"Oh, he'll probably come around. Make lots of friends, okay? This school isn't only about learning how to cast spells, after all."
>>450982
Not many ponies caught her name, but your description matches one of the ponies who was seen in the Arcane tower.
>>450983
You're too distracted by the indignity of being ridden like some common mud pony at a foal folk fair. You're convinced this outfit will have to be burned to remove the shame completely.
>>450991
She's right there at the desk, chatting with an older unicorn. He's probably part of the staff.
>>450992
"Well, sure. I'll even answer. The classes are listed in a handbook that the faculty gives out after the assembly tomorrow. If you're looking for something on a specific class that you might want to get a jump on, then we should be able to point you in the right direction as well, assuming you provide which school and discipline the class is for."
>>450993
"It looks like you've got a few friends looking for you already."
He'll gesture towards Snow Fields and Morning Blossom.
She's right there at the desk, chatting with an older unicorn. He's probably part of the staff.
>>450992
"Well, sure. I'll even answer. The classes are listed in a handbook that the faculty gives out after the assembly tomorrow. If you're looking for something on a specific class that you might want to get a jump on, then we should be able to point you in the right direction as well, assuming you provide which school and discipline the class is for."
>>450993
"It looks like you've got a few friends looking for you already."
He'll gesture towards Snow Fields and Morning Blossom.
>>451003
Yep. That means you'll have to pay attention. And be present when the class selection comes up. And have to share class space with commoners!
>>451004
Picking up a piece of dropped paper on the floor, you make it the oldest trick in the book. No one ever questions that one.
>>451006
'That's a mix of arcane and nature magic, then. For shapeshifting courses, you'd have to speak with the staff at the Nature tower, while the polymorph courses are hoofled by the Arcane tower. Of course, they both get their books from the library here, so you might as well poke around to see what you can find. Though, one word of warning. After the last few times that books went missing due to sticky-hooved students, they've been mass-enchanted to be impossible to take out of here unless they're stamped with a return date. Not that I'd point hooves or anything, just telling you in case you wanted to read outside instead of at a window."
Yep. That means you'll have to pay attention. And be present when the class selection comes up. And have to share class space with commoners!
>>451004
Picking up a piece of dropped paper on the floor, you make it the oldest trick in the book. No one ever questions that one.
>>451006
'That's a mix of arcane and nature magic, then. For shapeshifting courses, you'd have to speak with the staff at the Nature tower, while the polymorph courses are hoofled by the Arcane tower. Of course, they both get their books from the library here, so you might as well poke around to see what you can find. Though, one word of warning. After the last few times that books went missing due to sticky-hooved students, they've been mass-enchanted to be impossible to take out of here unless they're stamped with a return date. Not that I'd point hooves or anything, just telling you in case you wanted to read outside instead of at a window."
>>451031
You just get a deadpan look.
"What, did you think this would be easy?"
>>451032
She hums a small moment.
"I think Catty may have taken most of the advanced books to the Arcane tower so they're ready for classes, but there should still be a few beginner books on the shelves…"
She'll look past you at the floating mess of books.
"Well, they should be, so long as our head librarian hasn't sorted them elsewhere."
You just get a deadpan look.
"What, did you think this would be easy?"
>>451032
She hums a small moment.
"I think Catty may have taken most of the advanced books to the Arcane tower so they're ready for classes, but there should still be a few beginner books on the shelves…"
She'll look past you at the floating mess of books.
"Well, they should be, so long as our head librarian hasn't sorted them elsewhere."
>>451047
"Fine. You'll get them tomorrow, along with everyone else. After the assembly."
>>451048
You get smacked by a few scrolls and more than one tome, but you end up finding "The Complete Beginner's Guide to Alteration."
>>451049
There's the nature tower, and you recall Persimmon, the nice old guy from the library, saying that there was a few sections in there about it.
"Fine. You'll get them tomorrow, along with everyone else. After the assembly."
>>451048
You get smacked by a few scrolls and more than one tome, but you end up finding "The Complete Beginner's Guide to Alteration."
>>451049
There's the nature tower, and you recall Persimmon, the nice old guy from the library, saying that there was a few sections in there about it.
>>451053
You meander a little, but you find your way to the tower. Inside it's bustling so fast your magilocation sight can barely keep up.
>>451054
As in read or actually check out?
>>451055
"Yes. The other students. After the assembly that all the students attend. It's when you get your uniform, and the class list. Then you sign up for classes."
You meander a little, but you find your way to the tower. Inside it's bustling so fast your magilocation sight can barely keep up.
>>451054
As in read or actually check out?
>>451055
"Yes. The other students. After the assembly that all the students attend. It's when you get your uniform, and the class list. Then you sign up for classes."
>>451059
One thing disengages from the chaos, and comes up to greet you.
"Can I help you?"
>>451060
She stamps the book with large rubber stamp, leaving a faintly glowing rune on the cover.
"There we go. Two weeks. As for the Arcane tower, that's the northeast tower. So you just take a left going out of the library."
>>451061
The deskpony just rolls his eyes and makes a sort-of off-hoof gesture.
"You don't wear the uniform, you walk around naked. I'd advise the uniform, though, since they're designed to withstand a lot of punishment that'll happen during classes."
>>451064
>>451065
And you're back at the tower.
One thing disengages from the chaos, and comes up to greet you.
"Can I help you?"
>>451060
She stamps the book with large rubber stamp, leaving a faintly glowing rune on the cover.
"There we go. Two weeks. As for the Arcane tower, that's the northeast tower. So you just take a left going out of the library."
>>451061
The deskpony just rolls his eyes and makes a sort-of off-hoof gesture.
"You don't wear the uniform, you walk around naked. I'd advise the uniform, though, since they're designed to withstand a lot of punishment that'll happen during classes."
>>451064
>>451065
And you're back at the tower.
>>451066
>>451079
It's still only the first day, and dinner is coming up. Speaking of which, when last we left off you were in the kitchen area.
>>451069
And so you fumed. Fume fume fumed like only a noble could fume.
>>451072
The pony nods.
"Yeah, I'm one. Name's Shale."
>>451075
The stallion at the desk in the Arcane tower looks at you a little funny.
"I think you've got us confused with the library. As for classes, the booklets with the class information get passed out tomorrow, after the assembly. Today is just for settling in and making friends."
>>451079
It's still only the first day, and dinner is coming up. Speaking of which, when last we left off you were in the kitchen area.
>>451069
And so you fumed. Fume fume fumed like only a noble could fume.
>>451072
The pony nods.
"Yeah, I'm one. Name's Shale."
>>451075
The stallion at the desk in the Arcane tower looks at you a little funny.
"I think you've got us confused with the library. As for classes, the booklets with the class information get passed out tomorrow, after the assembly. Today is just for settling in and making friends."
>>451081
"Either or, though the librarian does enjoy seeing that ponies return the books themselves. When they pop back into the depository, he just starts going on about how they probably let it fall behind the bed or didn't read it at all."
>>451086
You can get into the dining area just fine, but the kitchen itself? You're hustled out as soon as they notice you're in there. Whatever they're cooking smells pretty good, though.
>>451088
Shale nods again.
"Yep. It's a mess, but here's where the learning happens."
"Either or, though the librarian does enjoy seeing that ponies return the books themselves. When they pop back into the depository, he just starts going on about how they probably let it fall behind the bed or didn't read it at all."
>>451086
You can get into the dining area just fine, but the kitchen itself? You're hustled out as soon as they notice you're in there. Whatever they're cooking smells pretty good, though.
>>451088
Shale nods again.
"Yep. It's a mess, but here's where the learning happens."
>>451104
It's practically a garden for the number of "flowers" that are here. You'd have to rate the majority of them at least a 9, while the rest don't go below a 6. Maybe that farmer was onto something when he said it was a good idea to come here.
>>451105
You pass Snow Field and Morning Blossom on your way there. Upon entering, there's a unicorn mare at the desk now, talking with a stallion who seems to be on his way out.
>>451106
Try as you might, there is no tail to chase inside the Sun Dorm. Unless you're into dudes. You've been checking out a lot of them.
>>451108
"How to care for the land, and how to receive the care the land gives back."
>>451112
The place is packed, walls covered with books, and even some just sorta floating around, moving from place to place. There's a unicorn mare sitting at the librarian's desk.
It's practically a garden for the number of "flowers" that are here. You'd have to rate the majority of them at least a 9, while the rest don't go below a 6. Maybe that farmer was onto something when he said it was a good idea to come here.
>>451105
You pass Snow Field and Morning Blossom on your way there. Upon entering, there's a unicorn mare at the desk now, talking with a stallion who seems to be on his way out.
>>451106
Try as you might, there is no tail to chase inside the Sun Dorm. Unless you're into dudes. You've been checking out a lot of them.
>>451108
"How to care for the land, and how to receive the care the land gives back."
>>451112
The place is packed, walls covered with books, and even some just sorta floating around, moving from place to place. There's a unicorn mare sitting at the librarian's desk.
>>451126
Oh my~
>>451111
"Hm? W-well should we be pushing so much to know about the school? We'll be here for 2 more years, lets spend this time to make some friends while we have the time to"
>>451126
Head over to a small group of mares
"Excuse me? Hello, I am Morning Blossom. Would it be rude to ask for some help? My friend and I have gotten lost before and.. everyone needs some friends in this school."
Compassion '1d10+1'
Roll #1 2 + 1 = 3
Oh my~
>>451111
"Hm? W-well should we be pushing so much to know about the school? We'll be here for 2 more years, lets spend this time to make some friends while we have the time to"
>>451126
Head over to a small group of mares
"Excuse me? Hello, I am Morning Blossom. Would it be rude to ask for some help? My friend and I have gotten lost before and.. everyone needs some friends in this school."
Compassion '1d10+1'
Roll #1 2 + 1 = 3
>>451127
Which one? Star, Moon, or Cloud?
>>451129
The male unicorn leaves shortly, and the mare remains at the desk.
>>451130
"Well, I don't teach tinctures and potions, that's Brier. Besides, you won't be ready for my classes until second year at least."
>>451132
They look you over for a moment, before all of them turn to face the two of you.
"Hi there. I'm Gilded Lily, nice to meet you. Where were you headed?"
Which one? Star, Moon, or Cloud?
>>451129
The male unicorn leaves shortly, and the mare remains at the desk.
>>451130
"Well, I don't teach tinctures and potions, that's Brier. Besides, you won't be ready for my classes until second year at least."
>>451132
They look you over for a moment, before all of them turn to face the two of you.
"Hi there. I'm Gilded Lily, nice to meet you. Where were you headed?"
>>451141
Well, the place is flocking with fine fillies.
>>451142
The mare looks you over for a moment, and then smiles.
"Well, well. Was wondering when you'd get here, changing one. I'm afraid signing up for Rosalyn's classes will have to wait until the class pamphlets go out tomorrow night."
>>451143
From the sound of his voice, it's a he.
>>451144
>>451145
Introductions go around. There's Pearl, Platinum Chain, Ruby Circlet, and of course, Gilded Lily.
"Well, I'm from Star too, though Platinum is from Moon and Ruby is from Cloud. Pearl still needs to move into Sun."
And then they'll look between each other.
"As for maps, they probably hoof those out when you sign up for classes, so you don't get lost."
Pearl pipes in:
"I saw a reeeeeally big map in the main building after we registered. It had all sorts of words on it."
>>451146
"Which one? Arcane, Divine, Natural, or Necromantic?"
#Paused
Well, the place is flocking with fine fillies.
>>451142
The mare looks you over for a moment, and then smiles.
"Well, well. Was wondering when you'd get here, changing one. I'm afraid signing up for Rosalyn's classes will have to wait until the class pamphlets go out tomorrow night."
>>451143
From the sound of his voice, it's a he.
>>451144
>>451145
Introductions go around. There's Pearl, Platinum Chain, Ruby Circlet, and of course, Gilded Lily.
"Well, I'm from Star too, though Platinum is from Moon and Ruby is from Cloud. Pearl still needs to move into Sun."
And then they'll look between each other.
"As for maps, they probably hoof those out when you sign up for classes, so you don't get lost."
Pearl pipes in:
"I saw a reeeeeally big map in the main building after we registered. It had all sorts of words on it."
>>451146
"Which one? Arcane, Divine, Natural, or Necromantic?"
#Paused
>>451155
Pearl grins at you.
"Well, silly, it's right in the main building! I think they'll even let you copy it down if you're really bad with directions."
>>451156
They all look at each other.
"We never knew each other before coming here."
"Nope, we sure didn't! But we got along pretty well."
Platinum Chain speaks up.
"I'm personally going to be taking a few of the arcane arts. I hear that their selection is among the best in all of Canterlot."
Ruby Circlet pipes in.
"And I'm going to take healing magic courses! I've always wanted to help other ponies, and the healers here are really talented. And it's a great alternative to just joining a convent."
She'll roll her eyes at that, and Pearl will speak next.
"I'm gonna take some of the nature courses. I've always liked small animals, so I was hoping I'd be able to get to know them better that way."
Finally, Lily speaks.
"And I'm also going to be attending the arcane courses."
Pearl grins at you.
"Well, silly, it's right in the main building! I think they'll even let you copy it down if you're really bad with directions."
>>451156
They all look at each other.
"We never knew each other before coming here."
"Nope, we sure didn't! But we got along pretty well."
Platinum Chain speaks up.
"I'm personally going to be taking a few of the arcane arts. I hear that their selection is among the best in all of Canterlot."
Ruby Circlet pipes in.
"And I'm going to take healing magic courses! I've always wanted to help other ponies, and the healers here are really talented. And it's a great alternative to just joining a convent."
She'll roll her eyes at that, and Pearl will speak next.
"I'm gonna take some of the nature courses. I've always liked small animals, so I was hoping I'd be able to get to know them better that way."
Finally, Lily speaks.
"And I'm also going to be attending the arcane courses."
>>453478
It looks like the other three ponies sharing your suite have indeed shown up and dropped off their gear before heading out.
>>453479
An earth pony mare comes up to you, then looks you over.
"Eh, you're not gonna be a burden. Many hooves make light work, but you stay in your station while things are cooking! Too many chefs in one spot spoil the meal. Name's Loven Spoonful, I'm the head chef for this dorm."
It looks like the other three ponies sharing your suite have indeed shown up and dropped off their gear before heading out.
>>453479
An earth pony mare comes up to you, then looks you over.
"Eh, you're not gonna be a burden. Many hooves make light work, but you stay in your station while things are cooking! Too many chefs in one spot spoil the meal. Name's Loven Spoonful, I'm the head chef for this dorm."
>>453481
She smiles back.
And they all chime in echoing your sentiment about meeting again.
>>453483
Platinum thinks a moment.
"Well, there's more to it than just casting fireballs or hurting things. Arcane magic can do more than just that."
>>453484
She thinks a moment.
"Well, since you're just starting out, you can wash up and help Spud peel the potatoes. After that's done, then we might need you to fetch and carry things for the other chefs."
She smiles back.
And they all chime in echoing your sentiment about meeting again.
>>453483
Platinum thinks a moment.
"Well, there's more to it than just casting fireballs or hurting things. Arcane magic can do more than just that."
>>453484
She thinks a moment.
"Well, since you're just starting out, you can wash up and help Spud peel the potatoes. After that's done, then we might need you to fetch and carry things for the other chefs."
>>453486
The brown stallion turns to meet you, a pair of potatoes over his eyes.
"Eyes to meet you."
Smiling a little at his own terrible humor, the spuds fall away to reveal his own, slightly brownish eyes.
"Name's Spud. I guess you're the new gal they've got helping? Coffee?"
>>453487
"Well, there's a whole lot more than that here!"
Pearl cuts in.
"I don't even hardly know what I'll pick when we finally get the class lists!"
>>453488
This group is a bit of a mix, 2 stallions and three mares.
"Hey there."
Introductions go around. The stallions are Iron Clasp and Starcatcher. The mares are Peony, Dandelion, and Honeysuckle.
>>453489
>>453492
I gathered. And you gathered that One of your roommates is a jenny due to the cut of her clothing, as well as her poorly stashed copy of Jacks Weekly tucked into a cookbook. Another is obviously a unicorn, due to the bottle of horn polish and she seems to be some sort of lady-type, due to her sewing kit. The last of your roomies is a bit of an oddball, as it seems she's got some very unisex clothing in her stuff.
>>453491
Probably. You see BDN's character, but he's in stasis lock.
The brown stallion turns to meet you, a pair of potatoes over his eyes.
"Eyes to meet you."
Smiling a little at his own terrible humor, the spuds fall away to reveal his own, slightly brownish eyes.
"Name's Spud. I guess you're the new gal they've got helping? Coffee?"
>>453487
"Well, there's a whole lot more than that here!"
Pearl cuts in.
"I don't even hardly know what I'll pick when we finally get the class lists!"
>>453488
This group is a bit of a mix, 2 stallions and three mares.
"Hey there."
Introductions go around. The stallions are Iron Clasp and Starcatcher. The mares are Peony, Dandelion, and Honeysuckle.
>>453489
>>453492
I gathered. And you gathered that One of your roommates is a jenny due to the cut of her clothing, as well as her poorly stashed copy of Jacks Weekly tucked into a cookbook. Another is obviously a unicorn, due to the bottle of horn polish and she seems to be some sort of lady-type, due to her sewing kit. The last of your roomies is a bit of an oddball, as it seems she's got some very unisex clothing in her stuff.
>>453491
Probably. You see BDN's character, but he's in stasis lock.
>>453495
"Nah, nah, your name. Poy toe Coffee? Did I get it right?"
>>453496
You get a sundry list of classes. Clasp is planning on going for Arcane, as is Starcatcher. Peony is going for nature, while Dandelion and Honeysuckle are shooting for the arcane courses.
>>453497
They've got a bit of everything. Roll twice.
"Nah, nah, your name. Poy toe Coffee? Did I get it right?"
>>453496
You get a sundry list of classes. Clasp is planning on going for Arcane, as is Starcatcher. Peony is going for nature, while Dandelion and Honeysuckle are shooting for the arcane courses.
>>453497
They've got a bit of everything. Roll twice.
>>453501
You dodge the first line of books that float by rather masterfully, though you stare a bit too long and get hit by the second. It seems someone is magically rearranging the library, and they can't quite see you.
>>453502
A few of them laugh.
"If it could, then there'd be no trees left with any bark on them!"
>>453503
They bid you farewell, and you find your way to the main building. The large map is up against one of the walls, since they had to move it to make room for the registration desks.
>>453504
He'll blink a moment.
"Ohhh. Well, here, catch!"
He tosses you a potato. Roll.
You dodge the first line of books that float by rather masterfully, though you stare a bit too long and get hit by the second. It seems someone is magically rearranging the library, and they can't quite see you.
>>453502
A few of them laugh.
"If it could, then there'd be no trees left with any bark on them!"
>>453503
They bid you farewell, and you find your way to the main building. The large map is up against one of the walls, since they had to move it to make room for the registration desks.
>>453504
He'll blink a moment.
"Ohhh. Well, here, catch!"
He tosses you a potato. Roll.
>>453506
A head will pop out from behind the shelves three rows away.
"Oh! Oh dear, are you alright there? Terribly sorry, I just get so caught up in work, and we're going to be so busy once the year starts again…"
It seems to be a middle-aged unicorn stallion. You'd guess he must be the librarian.
>>453507
Matter of fact, there are a few copies.
>>453508
"Look ready to me."
You catch the tater with practiced ease.
"Now, you just grab your peeler, and then skin the potato over the muck bucket here. I calls it a muck bucket because by the end of the day, it's full of potato skins that feel kinda mucky."
A head will pop out from behind the shelves three rows away.
"Oh! Oh dear, are you alright there? Terribly sorry, I just get so caught up in work, and we're going to be so busy once the year starts again…"
It seems to be a middle-aged unicorn stallion. You'd guess he must be the librarian.
>>453507
Matter of fact, there are a few copies.
>>453508
"Look ready to me."
You catch the tater with practiced ease.
"Now, you just grab your peeler, and then skin the potato over the muck bucket here. I calls it a muck bucket because by the end of the day, it's full of potato skins that feel kinda mucky."
>>453510
Nipping the side of your leg with the peeler, you let the blood flow out into a minion, who awaits your orders.
>>453511
He looks a little confused.
"Home? Wasn't aware any first years had applied for library assistant positions…"
>>453512
"It's fine."
"That's what we came here to learn, right? What parts of those old stories are true and what aren't?"
>>453513
He's over by the nature tower. Looks like he's petting a squirrel.
Nipping the side of your leg with the peeler, you let the blood flow out into a minion, who awaits your orders.
>>453511
He looks a little confused.
"Home? Wasn't aware any first years had applied for library assistant positions…"
>>453512
"It's fine."
"That's what we came here to learn, right? What parts of those old stories are true and what aren't?"
>>453513
He's over by the nature tower. Looks like he's petting a squirrel.
>>453515
He nods.
"Ah, that makes a bit more sense. So, what did you plan on starting with?"
>>453516
He'll raise an eyebrow at the bloodborn, but just continue peeling as it gets to work, keeping the potatoes blood-free. Which is good, because otherwise it would really be a health hazard.
And yes, your talent applies to foodprep as well/ You manage to keep up with them.
>>453517
Maaaaybe trying to seal your friendship to the mares with a full-on french kiss was a bit strong. As it is, they seem to want nothing to do with you after this, and leave hastily.
>>453518
He looks up at you.
"Oh. Hey there. Sorry 'bout earlier, I jus' kinda came on a bit too strong…"
He nods.
"Ah, that makes a bit more sense. So, what did you plan on starting with?"
>>453516
He'll raise an eyebrow at the bloodborn, but just continue peeling as it gets to work, keeping the potatoes blood-free. Which is good, because otherwise it would really be a health hazard.
And yes, your talent applies to foodprep as well/ You manage to keep up with them.
>>453517
Maaaaybe trying to seal your friendship to the mares with a full-on french kiss was a bit strong. As it is, they seem to want nothing to do with you after this, and leave hastily.
>>453518
He looks up at you.
"Oh. Hey there. Sorry 'bout earlier, I jus' kinda came on a bit too strong…"
>>453520
"You might not want to show that off too often, anyway. Might get snatched up by the necromancy teachers. Creepy sort, they are."
He shudders a little, and keeps peeling.
>>453521
Looks like quite a few ponies were staring. You get a few wolf-whistles from some passing colts, and the mares put a little more haste in their step while studiously avoiding eye contact. Well, some of them, anyway. A few others are staring at you a little appraisingly.
"You might not want to show that off too often, anyway. Might get snatched up by the necromancy teachers. Creepy sort, they are."
He shudders a little, and keeps peeling.
>>453521
Looks like quite a few ponies were staring. You get a few wolf-whistles from some passing colts, and the mares put a little more haste in their step while studiously avoiding eye contact. Well, some of them, anyway. A few others are staring at you a little appraisingly.
>>453523
You're gone in an almost comical cloud of dust. You're back at the room.
>>453524
He nods.
"I am a farmer, after all. If there's anythin' I know, it's critters and the land. Mares… ain't so much on my list of things I'm good with."
>>453525
He thinks a moment, and then point towards the back row.
"Starting there, and going about three rows. Please put things back in order after you've finished, the students usually leave things in such chaos…"
You're gone in an almost comical cloud of dust. You're back at the room.
>>453524
He nods.
"I am a farmer, after all. If there's anythin' I know, it's critters and the land. Mares… ain't so much on my list of things I'm good with."
>>453525
He thinks a moment, and then point towards the back row.
"Starting there, and going about three rows. Please put things back in order after you've finished, the students usually leave things in such chaos…"
>>453593
It was on the tails of mares.
>>453594
Done. You're in your room.
>>453595
You're still outside Star Dorm. There's a foppish unicorn colt eying the place like a bear eying a pond full of fat salmon.
>>453596
She smiles at you.
"Would you believe that we've been expecting you, daughterson of Oberon? My brother and I, at least, though we wouldn't know what form you'd pick to meet us."
It was on the tails of mares.
>>453594
Done. You're in your room.
>>453595
You're still outside Star Dorm. There's a foppish unicorn colt eying the place like a bear eying a pond full of fat salmon.
>>453596
She smiles at you.
"Would you believe that we've been expecting you, daughterson of Oberon? My brother and I, at least, though we wouldn't know what form you'd pick to meet us."
>>453598
One can only imagine.
>>453599
She idly flips through a small notebook on the desk.
"The course is fairly standard, as it's just focusing your abilities of change outward, instead of in. And, of course, learning to make those changes responsibly. I'm afraid it's forbidden to change other students by surprise after the last time, where a rather promising student was turned into a mouse while walking near a cat."
>>453600
You see a positively stunning pegasus mare, who happens to be looking at you, next to this complete uggo who must be a second year.
One can only imagine.
>>453599
She idly flips through a small notebook on the desk.
"The course is fairly standard, as it's just focusing your abilities of change outward, instead of in. And, of course, learning to make those changes responsibly. I'm afraid it's forbidden to change other students by surprise after the last time, where a rather promising student was turned into a mouse while walking near a cat."
>>453600
You see a positively stunning pegasus mare, who happens to be looking at you, next to this complete uggo who must be a second year.
>>453608
Left all alone to my thoughts…
Pa would want me to start picking out valuables from the other girls' things, or finding a fence around town…
Actually, that's not a bad idea…
I wonder if there are any places on campus where I could find fences or restricted goods. Leave my room and wander campus a bit, especially shadier areas. Use my sense of where I would hide if I was doing those activities to sniff out possible alcoves for fences and dealers.
Master Thief '1d10'
Roll #1 4 = 4
Left all alone to my thoughts…
Pa would want me to start picking out valuables from the other girls' things, or finding a fence around town…
Actually, that's not a bad idea…
I wonder if there are any places on campus where I could find fences or restricted goods. Leave my room and wander campus a bit, especially shadier areas. Use my sense of where I would hide if I was doing those activities to sniff out possible alcoves for fences and dealers.
Master Thief '1d10'
Roll #1 4 = 4
>>453628
There is a rather large one moved against the wall, to make room for the desks. You'd imagine that it would normally be near the entrance or in the middle of the room so those simple-minded commoners wouldn't get lost.
>>453629
You find a small pile of maps that are identical to the larger map. These must be for personal use!
>>453630
You see Lira and Ginger at the large map board. Perhaps they could help?
>>453631
You flail a little, but don't quite make it out of the hedges.
'1d10'
Roll #1 4 = 4
There is a rather large one moved against the wall, to make room for the desks. You'd imagine that it would normally be near the entrance or in the middle of the room so those simple-minded commoners wouldn't get lost.
>>453629
You find a small pile of maps that are identical to the larger map. These must be for personal use!
>>453630
You see Lira and Ginger at the large map board. Perhaps they could help?
>>453631
You flail a little, but don't quite make it out of the hedges.
'1d10'
Roll #1 4 = 4
>>453634
She nods.
"It focuses on it, to be exact. In most cases it's simply illusion, but in the odd case, like yourself, there have been students who actually can change others."
>>453636
And up you get, after grabbing a piece of the shrub in your mouth for leverage.
>>453637
They are dark, despite the late afternoon sun, though not entirely uninviting. You see a hawker in a robe and wizard hat peddling his obviously counterfeit wares.
She nods.
"It focuses on it, to be exact. In most cases it's simply illusion, but in the odd case, like yourself, there have been students who actually can change others."
>>453636
And up you get, after grabbing a piece of the shrub in your mouth for leverage.
>>453637
They are dark, despite the late afternoon sun, though not entirely uninviting. You see a hawker in a robe and wizard hat peddling his obviously counterfeit wares.
>>453658
She smiles a little.
"The classes relating to being farsighted in both the literal and metaphorical sense are with my brother."
>>453660
The map is a simple thing, since the school is roughly pentagonal in shape. The northernmost tower at the point is the Library. Clockwise, the towers are as follows: Arcane, Necromancy, Nature, and Divine. The dorms are, from the library, Moon, Star, Cloud, and Sun. The bottom of the pentagon is the main building, where you are now.
She smiles a little.
"The classes relating to being farsighted in both the literal and metaphorical sense are with my brother."
>>453660
The map is a simple thing, since the school is roughly pentagonal in shape. The northernmost tower at the point is the Library. Clockwise, the towers are as follows: Arcane, Necromancy, Nature, and Divine. The dorms are, from the library, Moon, Star, Cloud, and Sun. The bottom of the pentagon is the main building, where you are now.
>>453683
She laughs.
"Oh, that's just the first day. After that, it's pretty much free study and making certain you don't get yourselves killed under our watch. And that you take classes according to your year. Nothing's more dangerous than a pony with just enough magic to be so. And besides, patience is a virtue, changing one. All things have their season."
>>453684
Fairly non-existent. You can see they aren't quite finished, though the smell of cooking food fills the dining area.
>>453685
Just some faffery. When last you left, you had finished making up with Cauliflower.
>>453687
"The arcane tower is responsible for those, yes."
She laughs.
"Oh, that's just the first day. After that, it's pretty much free study and making certain you don't get yourselves killed under our watch. And that you take classes according to your year. Nothing's more dangerous than a pony with just enough magic to be so. And besides, patience is a virtue, changing one. All things have their season."
>>453684
Fairly non-existent. You can see they aren't quite finished, though the smell of cooking food fills the dining area.
>>453685
Just some faffery. When last you left, you had finished making up with Cauliflower.
>>453687
"The arcane tower is responsible for those, yes."
>>453698
Dsty would be, but he's offline at the moment.
There is a mare sleeping on one of the beds. Seems she came in while you were in the kitchen.
>>453699
He blushes a little.
"Well, I reckon it was mostly 'cause I'd heard they'd take anypony who got the talent fer it. And I thought, well, maybe I could be more than just a farmer."
>>453701
She waves.
"Have fun. And remember, there are areas that students are not allowed without supervision."
Dsty would be, but he's offline at the moment.
There is a mare sleeping on one of the beds. Seems she came in while you were in the kitchen.
>>453699
He blushes a little.
"Well, I reckon it was mostly 'cause I'd heard they'd take anypony who got the talent fer it. And I thought, well, maybe I could be more than just a farmer."
>>453701
She waves.
"Have fun. And remember, there are areas that students are not allowed without supervision."
>>453704
>>453705
"So it is…"
Point at the blindfolded mare.
"Justicia…"
Then to the pegasus.
"Lira…"
Then count to myself.
"Midia and Snowfields, all in room 1313?"
Chuckle soflty.
"Well now, I should be on my way to my own room.
Thank you again for the help and the company, fair ladies."
Bow, and leave. Back to Sun dorm.
>>453705
"So it is…"
Point at the blindfolded mare.
"Justicia…"
Then to the pegasus.
"Lira…"
Then count to myself.
"Midia and Snowfields, all in room 1313?"
Chuckle soflty.
"Well now, I should be on my way to my own room.
Thank you again for the help and the company, fair ladies."
Bow, and leave. Back to Sun dorm.
>>453706
You memorize her down to the last hair. Imitating her, physically at least, is a DC 4.
>>453707
He shakes his head.
"Nah, but I'm good with plants 'n stuff. Critters like me too, so that helps. Sometimes I can even get 'em to help, if they're in a mood to."
>>453708
Boop. You are now in the Sun dorm.
You memorize her down to the last hair. Imitating her, physically at least, is a DC 4.
>>453707
He shakes his head.
"Nah, but I'm good with plants 'n stuff. Critters like me too, so that helps. Sometimes I can even get 'em to help, if they're in a mood to."
>>453708
Boop. You are now in the Sun dorm.
>>453711
Seems that it's getting late, so the majority of ponies have retreated to their dorms. Dinner doesn't sound like too bad an idea. But which dorm will you eat at first?
>>453712
Your eyes dance with the vision of noble debauchery and four beautiful mares… and then zero in on that lovely white and teal mare who played with you earlier.
Seems that it's getting late, so the majority of ponies have retreated to their dorms. Dinner doesn't sound like too bad an idea. But which dorm will you eat at first?
>>453712
Your eyes dance with the vision of noble debauchery and four beautiful mares… and then zero in on that lovely white and teal mare who played with you earlier.
>>453744
Prod Wf. He and Dsty are the only ones in the room, and Dsty's not available at the moment.
>>453745
Ask other students, or look at your map and take an educated guess at where you think the information would be?
>>453747
He whistles appreciatively.
"I guess that means you'd be one to look out fer once classes start."
>>453750
Noted.
Prod Wf. He and Dsty are the only ones in the room, and Dsty's not available at the moment.
>>453745
Ask other students, or look at your map and take an educated guess at where you think the information would be?
>>453747
He whistles appreciatively.
"I guess that means you'd be one to look out fer once classes start."
>>453750
Noted.
>>453782
"I'm fine here, thanks. Glad we got to talk again!"
>>453784
Flower genitals are hardly conducive to pleasing a pony. Luckily they're too small to see.
>>453781
>>453783
>>453785
>>453787
Noted.
>>453786
Bound, gagged, willing or unwilling, she seems to change to suit your desires. But then again, this is all just a dream.
AND THEN IT WAS DAY 2.
#PAUSE.
Next time:
New thread, new threads, and classes.
"I'm fine here, thanks. Glad we got to talk again!"
>>453784
Flower genitals are hardly conducive to pleasing a pony. Luckily they're too small to see.
>>453781
>>453783
>>453785
>>453787
Noted.
>>453786
Bound, gagged, willing or unwilling, she seems to change to suit your desires. But then again, this is all just a dream.
AND THEN IT WAS DAY 2.
#PAUSE.
Next time:
New thread, new threads, and classes.