The Second Cataclysm (OOC, Open)

[The Verdantderm Lands]

Futhark Runes? Not that Tripetta would know things from our world.

I don't know what that is.

[Olthar]

I don't know what that is.

No. More complex.

[The Verdantderm Lands]

No. More complex.

Okay.

[Kassaran]

It turns out that it didn't take long to work out the defined magic system, so I've already finished. The abilities of the elements are now divided into specific ranks, making it clearer what everyone can do. There are five ranks. You start at rank 2 for your favored element and rank 1 for the others. So go see what your character can do now. Since this wasn't defined when you all made your characters, if anyone would like to alter their favored/known elements, make a post telling me what you'd like to switch to.

Hmm, makes me sad that a wood-water specialist won't get much else out of going with only two elements. I'll play with the hand I have for now, but I look forward to one day seeing Cadus get Level 2 Phytokinesis. His Level 2 Hydrokinesis is staying though, as it's integral to his backstory as a shepherd.

[Olthar]

It turns out that it didn't take long to work out the defined magic system, so I've already finished. The abilities of the elements are now divided into specific ranks, making it clearer what everyone can do. There are five ranks. You start at rank 2 for your favored element and rank 1 for the others. So go see what your character can do now. Since this wasn't defined when you all made your characters, if anyone would like to alter their favored/known elements, make a post telling me what you'd like to switch to.

Hmm, makes me sad that a wood-water specialist won't get much else out of going with only two elements. I'll play with the hand I have for now, but I look forward to one day seeing Cadus get Level 2 Phytokinesis. His Level 2 Hydrokinesis is staying though, as it's integral to his backstory as a shepherd.

Well, what's the point if you have nothing to strive towards?

[The Verdantderm Lands]

It turns out that it didn't take long to work out the defined magic system, so I've already finished. The abilities of the elements are now divided into specific ranks, making it clearer what everyone can do. There are five ranks. You start at rank 2 for your favored element and rank 1 for the others. So go see what your character can do now. Since this wasn't defined when you all made your characters, if anyone would like to alter their favored/known elements, make a post telling me what you'd like to switch to.

Will double degrees be available. Or can I have Tripetta switch back to Glass. She still needs fire.

Tripetta has cast her 2nd Air spell.

[Olthar]

It turns out that it didn't take long to work out the defined magic system, so I've already finished. The abilities of the elements are now divided into specific ranks, making it clearer what everyone can do. There are five ranks. You start at rank 2 for your favored element and rank 1 for the others. So go see what your character can do now. Since this wasn't defined when you all made your characters, if anyone would like to alter their favored/known elements, make a post telling me what you'd like to switch to.

Will double degrees be available. Or can I have Tripetta switch back to Glass. She still needs fire.

Tripetta has cast her 2nd Air spell.

You mean you want to pursue both aether and glass? Sure, but do note that will take a long while.

[The Verdantderm Lands]

Will double degrees be available. Or can I have Tripetta switch back to Glass. She still needs fire.

Tripetta has cast her 2nd Air spell.

You mean you want to pursue both aether and glass? Sure, but do note that will take a long while.

Yes. Maybe Glass, first....

[The Twelve Isles]

Well, I'm still sticking with my first choice. Anastasia's going to learn aether, and by extension become a summoner.

Though that might be a little hard considering her relationship with Professor Hastings.

[The Verdantderm Lands]

I've made another IC post. I'll try to be patient and give everyone else a chance before posting again.

[Esternial]

Gah, don't you people work D:

[The Verdantderm Lands]

Gah, don't you people work D:

Yup.

[Olthar]

Gah, don't you people work D:

Not at the moment, no. I'm between jobs.

[The Verdantderm Lands]

Well, darn it. Should have brought a magnifying glass....

Unless I can create one with Light, I'm out of ideas about the mural.

Was hoping maybe ultraviolet might reveal more, maybe even toward the center, but that doesn't seem to be the case.

Next player.

[Constaniana]

Gah, don't you people work D:

I do! Hence why my post took so long to put up.

Olthar, would the students have been provided maps of the ruins so they know what already been discovered?

[Olthar]

Gah, don't you people work D:

I do! Hence why my post took so long to put up.

Olthar, would the students have been provided maps of the ruins so they know what already been discovered?

Nope. The primary purpose is education, not discovery. Letting the students explore what they want at their own pace is more beneficial.

[Constaniana]

I do! Hence why my post took so long to put up.

Olthar, would the students have been provided maps of the ruins so they know what already been discovered?

Nope. The primary purpose is education, not discovery. Letting the students explore what they want at their own pace is more beneficial.

Ah, so it wasn't a requirement that they discover something new, it was just Professor Driftwood waxing poetic. Thanks for clearing it up.

[Olthar]

Nope. The primary purpose is education, not discovery. Letting the students explore what they want at their own pace is more beneficial.

Ah, so it wasn't a requirement that they discover something new, it was just Professor Hastings waxing poetic. Thanks for clearing it up.

More or less, yeah. I mean, he's still a magi-scientist and would be thrilled to find a new discovery.

[The Twelve Isles]

Gah, don't you people work D:

I do, thats why I generally post more at night.

But sometimes I can sneak one in during the day.

Im almost always able to check up on things though, so Im often more active in keeping up with the OOC.

[Saint Ryvern]

Until next Wednesday I'm going to be on vacation. I should be able to post at least once a day until then, but I may be a little spotty. I'll be able to keep up with reading posts easier though.

[Zarkenis Ultima]

Hey, Ry, just one thing I'd like the point out: the accent Sam tried to hide would be more of a rural Altomuran accent. It's her adoptive family that has Frinweldian roots, not her. If anything, what she switched to might more closely resemble Frinweldian.

[Saint Ryvern]

Hey, Ry, just one thing I'd like the point out: the accent Sam tried to hide would be more of a rural Altomuran accent. It's her adoptive family that has Frinweldian roots, not her. If anything, what she switched to might more closely resemble Frinweldian.

Ah shoot, I’ll edit my post accordingly. My apologies.

[Zarkenis Ultima]

Hey, Ry, just one thing I'd like the point out: the accent Sam tried to hide would be more of a rural Altomuran accent. It's her adoptive family that has Frinweldian roots, not her. If anything, what she switched to might more closely resemble Frinweldian.

Ah shoot, I’ll edit my post accordingly. My apologies.

No worries. It was a nice read still -nods-

[Saint Ryvern]

Ah shoot, I’ll edit my post accordingly. My apologies.

No worries. It was a nice read still -nods-

Thank you! Same to you.

That goes to everyone here, reading over everyone’s posts is always a delight.

[The Verdantderm Lands]

Just some musings, not trying to be critical.

As a player, this main hall is sadly too clean and the 'inscription' too complex.

Sadly, I don't believe that going to ultraviolet light will reveal anything like: remnants of paint, blood, etcetera.

The 'alphabet' (glyphs, symbols, whatever) seems to defy logic. Extremely complex symbols? When, in our world, we look at numbers, one was made with one angle, w was made with 2 angles, 3... etcetera. And if the letters are tied to sounds (like phonics of the Phoenician alphabet), how many different sounds did the ancient builders have in their language?

By the description, the 'text' is made of 'words' not longer than four characters.

Stylized 'hieroglyphics'?

Perhaps more clues will present themselves?

I will have to be on the lookout.