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And so the dawn breaks over a new day at Mage Academy. You've all settled into your rooms, met your roommates, and briefly met the other students and teachers. There is a morning assembly, so once you're ready and have eaten breakfast, you'll need to attend so you know where to sign up for classes, and what classes are available.
>>458706
Unfortunately the front seats are all taken, and you can't convince their owners to make way for your noble self. However, the second row had a seat right in front of the speaker's stand, and the ponies sitting in front of you are short enough to look over, even while sitting.
>>458707
And you do.
>>458709
Well, as much to yourself as possible when you're surrounded by the rest of the school's students.
>>458708
Unfortunately you can't seem to find a pair of seats that are next to each other. Perhaps you can convince a pony to move slightly over?
Unfortunately the front seats are all taken, and you can't convince their owners to make way for your noble self. However, the second row had a seat right in front of the speaker's stand, and the ponies sitting in front of you are short enough to look over, even while sitting.
>>458707
And you do.
>>458709
Well, as much to yourself as possible when you're surrounded by the rest of the school's students.
>>458708
Unfortunately you can't seem to find a pair of seats that are next to each other. Perhaps you can convince a pony to move slightly over?
>>458714
The student looks at you for a moment, and then looks like he's about to refuse. Before he can speak, though, a mare from the row behind knocks the back of his head, and he scoots down. Now there's room for you, Justicia, and Midia.
>>458715
Since the assembly hasn't started yet, all that's happening is the chattering of those simple-minded commoners.
The student looks at you for a moment, and then looks like he's about to refuse. Before he can speak, though, a mare from the row behind knocks the back of his head, and he scoots down. Now there's room for you, Justicia, and Midia.
>>458715
Since the assembly hasn't started yet, all that's happening is the chattering of those simple-minded commoners.
>>458733
If by room you mean outside at the assembly.
After a time, when the students have all gathered, the teachers begin filing out of their towers, and you realize there are actually quite a few of them. They're led by an old unicorn mare, wearing a rather long robe. As she moves to the podium, the other teachers take their seats. Tapping the podium a few moments to get the attention of the crowd, the old mare waits for silence.
'1d10' crowd quiet level.
Roll #1 10 = 10
If by room you mean outside at the assembly.
After a time, when the students have all gathered, the teachers begin filing out of their towers, and you realize there are actually quite a few of them. They're led by an old unicorn mare, wearing a rather long robe. As she moves to the podium, the other teachers take their seats. Tapping the podium a few moments to get the attention of the crowd, the old mare waits for silence.
'1d10' crowd quiet level.
Roll #1 10 = 10
>>458735
The crowd is hushed instantly, and the mare begins to speak.
"Good morning, students of the Canterlot Mage Academy. I am your headmistress, and I will be informing you of a few things before we get started. Firstly, that we are not responsible for your safety if you choose to experiment unchaperoned. Secondly, while uniforms are mandatory, there is little we can do to stop you from… personalizing them. The cost of the uniform was included in tuition, so there's that. Thirdly, you are here to learn, and to develop your talents as magicians, shamans, clerics, and such. Periodically you will be taken on field exercises as tests to determine how you are performing in your classes. I shouldn't have to remind you that when you are outside our walls, you represent the academy as a whole, and as such you should be doing nothing that will give the Inquisition an excuse to break into my office again."
The mare looks over the crowd.
"You are the future of magic in Canterlot, perhaps even all of Equestria. Your efforts have brought you here, and your efforts will carry you through the years you spend here. It's our job to make certain your efforts are directed properly."
She coughs slightly, and then looks at a goat wearing some ridiculous-looking formal attire.
"Our guidance counselor, Clarence, will be handling the passing out of uniforms, pamphlets, and signing sheets. Class registration will be open until tonight, so choose wisely."
The crowd is hushed instantly, and the mare begins to speak.
"Good morning, students of the Canterlot Mage Academy. I am your headmistress, and I will be informing you of a few things before we get started. Firstly, that we are not responsible for your safety if you choose to experiment unchaperoned. Secondly, while uniforms are mandatory, there is little we can do to stop you from… personalizing them. The cost of the uniform was included in tuition, so there's that. Thirdly, you are here to learn, and to develop your talents as magicians, shamans, clerics, and such. Periodically you will be taken on field exercises as tests to determine how you are performing in your classes. I shouldn't have to remind you that when you are outside our walls, you represent the academy as a whole, and as such you should be doing nothing that will give the Inquisition an excuse to break into my office again."
The mare looks over the crowd.
"You are the future of magic in Canterlot, perhaps even all of Equestria. Your efforts have brought you here, and your efforts will carry you through the years you spend here. It's our job to make certain your efforts are directed properly."
She coughs slightly, and then looks at a goat wearing some ridiculous-looking formal attire.
"Our guidance counselor, Clarence, will be handling the passing out of uniforms, pamphlets, and signing sheets. Class registration will be open until tonight, so choose wisely."
>>458753
>>458754
>>458755
>>458756
>>458757
>>458758
The goat, dressed flamboyantly enough to make even Ginger's eyes shy away, takes center stage as the headmistress takes her seat.
"Good morning, you lovely students! It is with great pleasure that I'll be doling out these blank canvases of inspiration that are your uniforms, as well as the list of classes and such that you'll need to blossom into the mages we know you can be. Now, once you've filled them out, you can turn your class selections in to either myself, or the Head Librarian. I'll be in my office, right there in the main building, and Persimmon, our Head Librarian will be in that dusty old library."
The old goat grins at the assembled students.
"So! Without further ado, let's get this all started!"
And a few second years seem to appear with tables of uniforms, pamphlets, and the proper sign-up forms. They must have set up while the Headmistress and Clarence were talking.
>>458754
>>458755
>>458756
>>458757
>>458758
The goat, dressed flamboyantly enough to make even Ginger's eyes shy away, takes center stage as the headmistress takes her seat.
"Good morning, you lovely students! It is with great pleasure that I'll be doling out these blank canvases of inspiration that are your uniforms, as well as the list of classes and such that you'll need to blossom into the mages we know you can be. Now, once you've filled them out, you can turn your class selections in to either myself, or the Head Librarian. I'll be in my office, right there in the main building, and Persimmon, our Head Librarian will be in that dusty old library."
The old goat grins at the assembled students.
"So! Without further ado, let's get this all started!"
And a few second years seem to appear with tables of uniforms, pamphlets, and the proper sign-up forms. They must have set up while the Headmistress and Clarence were talking.
>>458774
You're about near the middle. The pegasus students cheated a bit and flew ahead of everyone else.
>>458777
>her
For a middle-aged goat, he's incredibly well-kept, and his outfit, at first glance, seems to just be a terrible mish-mash of color and shine. But, once you get past that first moment, the outfit suddenly makes sense. It complements his immaculately kept horns, his slightly speckled coat, and reflects his cheerful demeanor.
>>458778
You manage to almost get there in time to be first, but there are about three or four pegasuses who jumped in front of you.
>>458779
Welcome to The Line: the ride.
You're about near the middle. The pegasus students cheated a bit and flew ahead of everyone else.
>>458777
>her
For a middle-aged goat, he's incredibly well-kept, and his outfit, at first glance, seems to just be a terrible mish-mash of color and shine. But, once you get past that first moment, the outfit suddenly makes sense. It complements his immaculately kept horns, his slightly speckled coat, and reflects his cheerful demeanor.
>>458778
You manage to almost get there in time to be first, but there are about three or four pegasuses who jumped in front of you.
>>458779
Welcome to The Line: the ride.
>>458782
>>458783
>>458787
The line moves fairly briskly, and soon you find yourselves receiving a simple gray robe and a matching hat whose point seems to refuse to stay straight up. After that is the class pamphlets, and the class sign-up sheets.
>>458784
Cutting off all but the back of it doesn't seem like that great an idea, though it would be incredibly easy to move in.
>>458785
You manage to get in line before the rest of the peasantry, but those blasted bird-brains beat you to the front. Of all the arrogance. Your complaining, of course, is masterful.
>>458786
Your robe is snug in all the right places, though it drags a little along the ground. You might need to roll it up or get it hemmed.
>>458783
>>458787
The line moves fairly briskly, and soon you find yourselves receiving a simple gray robe and a matching hat whose point seems to refuse to stay straight up. After that is the class pamphlets, and the class sign-up sheets.
>>458784
Cutting off all but the back of it doesn't seem like that great an idea, though it would be incredibly easy to move in.
>>458785
You manage to get in line before the rest of the peasantry, but those blasted bird-brains beat you to the front. Of all the arrogance. Your complaining, of course, is masterful.
>>458786
Your robe is snug in all the right places, though it drags a little along the ground. You might need to roll it up or get it hemmed.
>>458793
You three find your way there.
>>458795
It seems at every turn there are more and more students. Some are reading their books, others are putting on their hats and laughing with their friends. If you want a quiet place, it doesn't look like it's going to be outside.
>>458797
The classes available to first years are divided into the four types. Which one do you want to start with?
>>458798
Perhaps. But you have your outfit, your class pamphlet, and the sign-up sheet.
You three find your way there.
>>458795
It seems at every turn there are more and more students. Some are reading their books, others are putting on their hats and laughing with their friends. If you want a quiet place, it doesn't look like it's going to be outside.
>>458797
The classes available to first years are divided into the four types. Which one do you want to start with?
>>458798
Perhaps. But you have your outfit, your class pamphlet, and the sign-up sheet.
>>458800
The first on the list are the Arcane courses:
Elements and their application, which teaches the three basic elements that can be applied to spells; Arcane Archery, which teaches the application of the standard bolt magic; Being where you aren't, which lays the groundwork for astral projection; Arcane reverberations, which seems to tie into spell physics; Magical Missiles and their Practical Applications, which seems to be a more advanced version of the bolt class; and there seems to be one elective offered, though it falls under the shamanic magic school.
>>458801
Which school do you want to look at first?
>>458802
There's a moderately quiet place with only two or three other ponies. You'll have to share the tree, though.
The first on the list are the Arcane courses:
Elements and their application, which teaches the three basic elements that can be applied to spells; Arcane Archery, which teaches the application of the standard bolt magic; Being where you aren't, which lays the groundwork for astral projection; Arcane reverberations, which seems to tie into spell physics; Magical Missiles and their Practical Applications, which seems to be a more advanced version of the bolt class; and there seems to be one elective offered, though it falls under the shamanic magic school.
>>458801
Which school do you want to look at first?
>>458802
There's a moderately quiet place with only two or three other ponies. You'll have to share the tree, though.
>>458806
For first-year arcane students.
>>458804
>>458807
Lucikly enough, Divine magic is next on the list.
Medicine and you comes in two types: M101 covers magical healing for the every-day injuries, while M102 covers grievous wounds and things that can still end up with the one being healed laid up for days. Boosting courses are also split the same way, with B101 being classes that teach you how to bolster others to their hooves, while the second teaches spells that immunize or resist certain effects. The last class is Public Speaking, which seems to be a debate course.
>>458808
The offensive arcane magic is covered here >>458803 And the teachers are listed as follows: The Elementalist teachers are Brushfire, Northern Gale, and Poppy Field. The Astral Projection and Arcane Echoes teacher is Cassan. The Magic Bolt and Homing Magic teacher is Dora. The one teaching the elective is a shaman teacher, Spirit Flower.
>>458805
They aren't paying attention, and it's a very modest affair. Arcane courses are up there, and Cleric courses are in this post.
For first-year arcane students.
>>458804
>>458807
Lucikly enough, Divine magic is next on the list.
Medicine and you comes in two types: M101 covers magical healing for the every-day injuries, while M102 covers grievous wounds and things that can still end up with the one being healed laid up for days. Boosting courses are also split the same way, with B101 being classes that teach you how to bolster others to their hooves, while the second teaches spells that immunize or resist certain effects. The last class is Public Speaking, which seems to be a debate course.
>>458808
The offensive arcane magic is covered here >>458803 And the teachers are listed as follows: The Elementalist teachers are Brushfire, Northern Gale, and Poppy Field. The Astral Projection and Arcane Echoes teacher is Cassan. The Magic Bolt and Homing Magic teacher is Dora. The one teaching the elective is a shaman teacher, Spirit Flower.
>>458805
They aren't paying attention, and it's a very modest affair. Arcane courses are up there, and Cleric courses are in this post.
>>458810
>>458811
>>458812
Next up are the Nature Magic courses.
Herbology is the study of plants and their use in natural remedies and tinctures. Nature and You seems to be a course about living in harmony with nature, and the magic inherent in such a relationship. Earth and Stone looks to be a combat-oriented class, focused on magically throwing around large chunks of the ground. The Order of Things looks to be about the circle of life, and how to enforce that order. Lastly, there's Physical Education, which looks to just be a gym course at first glance.
>>458811
>>458812
Next up are the Nature Magic courses.
Herbology is the study of plants and their use in natural remedies and tinctures. Nature and You seems to be a course about living in harmony with nature, and the magic inherent in such a relationship. Earth and Stone looks to be a combat-oriented class, focused on magically throwing around large chunks of the ground. The Order of Things looks to be about the circle of life, and how to enforce that order. Lastly, there's Physical Education, which looks to just be a gym course at first glance.
>>458814
Roll for not finding them too odd, having not been broken in yet.
>>458815
The next section is the "Approved List of Necromantic skills as sanctioned by the royal Inquisitors."
There's a pretty long disclaimer there about what you shouldn't do with these classes.
>>458817
It's about going fast, of course! Running with the speed of the wind and covering great distances while still staying fresh for battle. It's almost magical how they do it.
>>458820
As a first year, they only want you to take one, so you don't overburden yourself and combust.
Roll for not finding them too odd, having not been broken in yet.
>>458815
The next section is the "Approved List of Necromantic skills as sanctioned by the royal Inquisitors."
There's a pretty long disclaimer there about what you shouldn't do with these classes.
>>458817
It's about going fast, of course! Running with the speed of the wind and covering great distances while still staying fresh for battle. It's almost magical how they do it.
>>458820
As a first year, they only want you to take one, so you don't overburden yourself and combust.
>>458827
Basically that the mage academy isn't responsible for any evil that the students taking those courses end up doing, and that the inquisition can and will be called in if you start experimenting on other students.
>>458829
Yep. Eventually that line finally got there and you got that dull, drab, ugly gray robe and its equally unappealing hat. As well as the class pamphlet and sign-up sheet.
>>458830
They're stiff. And itchy. And smell like soap. Or bleach. Or something. You just can't settle down with them, as they just feel… unnatural.
>>458836
It seems while you were looking over the classes, everyone else, even the students sharing the tree with you, left. Well, except for a really fat one who's sitting a few yards away breathing heavily. You can almost smell him from here.
Basically that the mage academy isn't responsible for any evil that the students taking those courses end up doing, and that the inquisition can and will be called in if you start experimenting on other students.
>>458829
Yep. Eventually that line finally got there and you got that dull, drab, ugly gray robe and its equally unappealing hat. As well as the class pamphlet and sign-up sheet.
>>458830
They're stiff. And itchy. And smell like soap. Or bleach. Or something. You just can't settle down with them, as they just feel… unnatural.
>>458836
It seems while you were looking over the classes, everyone else, even the students sharing the tree with you, left. Well, except for a really fat one who's sitting a few yards away breathing heavily. You can almost smell him from here.
>>458840
Necro classes are as follows:
Getting to know your minions, Raising the dead, Applications of Channeled Energy, The Shadow and You, and The Importance of Firm Leadership.
>>458841
First-year classes have been laid out here, >>458803, >>458809, and >>458813
>>458843
Where to? Guidance counselor, or the Librarian?
>>458845
By itself, it would just be a foundation course for later work. Though a clever mind might find other uses for it.
Necro classes are as follows:
Getting to know your minions, Raising the dead, Applications of Channeled Energy, The Shadow and You, and The Importance of Firm Leadership.
>>458841
First-year classes have been laid out here, >>458803, >>458809, and >>458813
>>458843
Where to? Guidance counselor, or the Librarian?
>>458845
By itself, it would just be a foundation course for later work. Though a clever mind might find other uses for it.
>>458873
The place is overflowing with accessories, doilies, what looks like a closet full of dresses or colorful robes, and elegantly upholstered chairs in front of a desk. To one side is a chaise lounge, with a small plaque on it.
"Already? Goodness, that was rather quick. Are you certain that's the course you want?"
>>458874
He looks at you.
"Weren't you listening to Clarence during the assembly? You fill out your sheet, and then turn it in either to him, or Persimmon over in the library."
The place is overflowing with accessories, doilies, what looks like a closet full of dresses or colorful robes, and elegantly upholstered chairs in front of a desk. To one side is a chaise lounge, with a small plaque on it.
"Already? Goodness, that was rather quick. Are you certain that's the course you want?"
>>458874
He looks at you.
"Weren't you listening to Clarence during the assembly? You fill out your sheet, and then turn it in either to him, or Persimmon over in the library."
>>458889
"Certainly! It's a bit of a hobby of mine, but if I'm with a student, I'll have to give them priority."
>>458890
You can only take one of those courses. Each class is a skill, and you've only got the one skill point.
>>458886
>>458887
>>458888
And once you enter the library…
#PAUSE
Next time on Mages:
REGISTRATION
SOCIALIZING
AND MORE FAFF THAN YOU CAN SHAKE A STICK AT.
"Certainly! It's a bit of a hobby of mine, but if I'm with a student, I'll have to give them priority."
>>458890
You can only take one of those courses. Each class is a skill, and you've only got the one skill point.
>>458886
>>458887
>>458888
And once you enter the library…
#PAUSE
Next time on Mages:
REGISTRATION
SOCIALIZING
AND MORE FAFF THAN YOU CAN SHAKE A STICK AT.
>>463804
Because it was either turn your registration into the librarian, or the guidance counselor.
>>463806
Yes.
>>463811
Thanks to attending the assembly, you know that you get a uniform, a booklet of course information, and some paperwork to fill out. Plus, the ones accepting that paperwork are the librarian, and the guidance counselor. Pretty simple stuff. There's a line at the tables to get your uniform and booklet.
>>463817
Thanks to the presence of the Divine magic tower, sick days are almost unheard of. Regardless, you've got some sign-ups to fill out and a uniform to pick up.
>>463820
Librarian or Guidance counselor. The librarian is in his library, the guidance counselor is in the main hall.
Because it was either turn your registration into the librarian, or the guidance counselor.
>>463806
Yes.
>>463811
Thanks to attending the assembly, you know that you get a uniform, a booklet of course information, and some paperwork to fill out. Plus, the ones accepting that paperwork are the librarian, and the guidance counselor. Pretty simple stuff. There's a line at the tables to get your uniform and booklet.
>>463817
Thanks to the presence of the Divine magic tower, sick days are almost unheard of. Regardless, you've got some sign-ups to fill out and a uniform to pick up.
>>463820
Librarian or Guidance counselor. The librarian is in his library, the guidance counselor is in the main hall.
>>463835
It's actually a fairly steady stream, since the ones who accept the paperwork aren't even in the courtyard. The line moves at a fairly brisk pace, and before you know it, you've got your stuff.
>>463836
Nope, you get bounced back.
"No cuts. Back of the line."
>>463839
There is a stallion sitting at the library's desk.
>>463849
You've caught up with the other three.
The stallion at the desk glances over it.
"Ah, the class form? That goes to Persimmon. He's in the stacks… somewhere…"
He looks around a moment.
"Ah, there he is. You see that big cloud of floating books? That's where he is. He just can't sit still, even when he's supposed to."
The stallion will pull out a small, wire basket.
"But, I prepared for this this year. Just drop your forms in this, and consider them turned in."
He'll set it on the desk.
>>463850
You're in a briskly moving line. Soon enough, you've got your uniform, the class pamphlet, and the paperwork for registration.
It's actually a fairly steady stream, since the ones who accept the paperwork aren't even in the courtyard. The line moves at a fairly brisk pace, and before you know it, you've got your stuff.
>>463836
Nope, you get bounced back.
"No cuts. Back of the line."
>>463839
There is a stallion sitting at the library's desk.
>>463849
You've caught up with the other three.
The stallion at the desk glances over it.
"Ah, the class form? That goes to Persimmon. He's in the stacks… somewhere…"
He looks around a moment.
"Ah, there he is. You see that big cloud of floating books? That's where he is. He just can't sit still, even when he's supposed to."
The stallion will pull out a small, wire basket.
"But, I prepared for this this year. Just drop your forms in this, and consider them turned in."
He'll set it on the desk.
>>463850
You're in a briskly moving line. Soon enough, you've got your uniform, the class pamphlet, and the paperwork for registration.
>>463855
I'll just fast-forward it. You've got your junk. Robe, hat, and pamphlet.
>>463856
Alright, you've got everything, filled out your papers, and now have to turn it in. Librarian, or Guidance Counselor?
>>463857
It moves fairly quickly, and you get your supplies.
>>463861
The stallion turns to look at you.
"Ah, another class form drop off? Right in the bin here, since Persimmon's off in the stacks again."
>>463868
"That's pretty much it. And the schedules are in the back of the booklet. Most arcane and divine classes are daytime classes, nearly all of the nature courses are also during the day, and the necro classes are at night."
I'll just fast-forward it. You've got your junk. Robe, hat, and pamphlet.
>>463856
Alright, you've got everything, filled out your papers, and now have to turn it in. Librarian, or Guidance Counselor?
>>463857
It moves fairly quickly, and you get your supplies.
>>463861
The stallion turns to look at you.
"Ah, another class form drop off? Right in the bin here, since Persimmon's off in the stacks again."
>>463868
"That's pretty much it. And the schedules are in the back of the booklet. Most arcane and divine classes are daytime classes, nearly all of the nature courses are also during the day, and the necro classes are at night."
>>463879
"Yep. That's it. The rest of the day is yours. Most students go check out the towers where their classes take place, but the rest usually just spend the day relaxing before setting their noses to the grindstone."
>>463880
>>463883
Classes are:
>>458803 >>458809 >>458813 and >>458849
>>463884
Alright, you're at the library. You see four other mares, some of which are your roommates.
>>463886
In it goes.
"Yep. That's it. The rest of the day is yours. Most students go check out the towers where their classes take place, but the rest usually just spend the day relaxing before setting their noses to the grindstone."
>>463880
>>463883
Classes are:
>>458803 >>458809 >>458813 and >>458849
>>463884
Alright, you're at the library. You see four other mares, some of which are your roommates.
>>463886
In it goes.
>>463896
Hey, you wanted me to Mages.
You are in the library. Justicia, Lira, and Snow fields are here too. They've already turned in their papers in the wire basket on the librarian's desk. Arisia is joining you as you ponder.
>>463900
The desk's right there. Looks like there are some forms already in it.
>>463902
"Which one?"
>>463903
"Enjoy the time while you've got it. Tomorrow, it all starts."
>>463904
Lo and behold, you're there. Looks like there are a bunch of other mares there already!
Hey, you wanted me to Mages.
You are in the library. Justicia, Lira, and Snow fields are here too. They've already turned in their papers in the wire basket on the librarian's desk. Arisia is joining you as you ponder.
>>463900
The desk's right there. Looks like there are some forms already in it.
>>463902
"Which one?"
>>463903
"Enjoy the time while you've got it. Tomorrow, it all starts."
>>463904
Lo and behold, you're there. Looks like there are a bunch of other mares there already!
>>464001
The zebra sits up and shrugs.
"We get a lot of fools looking for power. But that's not what they find in this tower."
Yawning a little, he continues.
"And you be taking the Lifestream class? Then I'm the one you'll need, lass."
He grins at you, his yellowed teeth oddly standing out against the dark.
"The classroom itself is down below. To see it, you'll have to wait until tomorrow."
The zebra sits up and shrugs.
"We get a lot of fools looking for power. But that's not what they find in this tower."
Yawning a little, he continues.
"And you be taking the Lifestream class? Then I'm the one you'll need, lass."
He grins at you, his yellowed teeth oddly standing out against the dark.
"The classroom itself is down below. To see it, you'll have to wait until tomorrow."
>>464037
It's a bit snug in some places, loose in others. But it gets the job done.
>>464040
Nothing fancy. Just some dreary furniture, a bookcase, some cobwebs, and a couple heavy drapes over the windows.
>>464042
The zebra nods.
"I'll be the one teaching you, so just look for old Zeb when it's time to."
>>464046
Well, you run across Snow Fields trying to get her uniform on right.
It's a bit snug in some places, loose in others. But it gets the job done.
>>464040
Nothing fancy. Just some dreary furniture, a bookcase, some cobwebs, and a couple heavy drapes over the windows.
>>464042
The zebra nods.
"I'll be the one teaching you, so just look for old Zeb when it's time to."
>>464046
Well, you run across Snow Fields trying to get her uniform on right.