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"Greetings, Ignaci. I am Joseph Curwen." Joseph did not have the best social skills, but he still needed to know what magics his fellows specialized in - if any - in case he needed assistance in his research. "And what is it you are studying here?" He asks the chelish man.
Knowing somewhat of what to expect from his previous semester at the school, Joseph wastes no time claiming a room that was as out of the way as it could be. The room had far too little shelving for books and scrolls, to little floor space for summoning circles, and no desk to speak of, but it would do for now. "A shopping trip is indeed in order, Mischief. Bookshelves, alchemical equipment, we need it all!" Joseph shouts to his familiar, wherever his familiar had gotten off to. The school itself had all the things Joseph needed for his research, but it was useful to have his own things in his own space set up the way he liked them. It had a window, at least, which would be useful for venting fumes from alchemy and brewing potions. He leaves his pack and the things in it on the bed for now. Unpacking could come later.
"I am not a new student." Joseph scoffs. "I am Joseph Curwen, and I have attended the academy before. I have returned, older and wiser, to continue my education." He looks Esi up and down. "And what is your position here?"
"I can show you the way to the dorms." Joseph offers, turning and marching for the dormitory. "I have already attended a semester here when I was fourteen. My parents were searching for a temple to Huehxolocoatl, the chicken serpent, some hundred miles south of here. They thought it was too dangerous for me to travel with them as they were trying to find the temple before some cultists did so. Planetary conjunction, resurrecting dead gods, destruction of the solar system, that kind of thing." He chuckles, as if doomsday cults were of little concern. "I thought them overcautious but, well, that is parents for you. I was the youngest student here at the time and finished the semester with top marks. I have found the resources available here to study magic are the best in the world, so I have returned to research my thesis on unified magic theory. How did the rest of you end up here?"
"An excellent one, I should think." Joseph says, examining the back of his hand. "I need only unlimited access to the resources of this establishment and I will change magical theory forever."
Joseph considers, unsure how to answer. He had always excelled at magic, which was why he was here to begin with. He needed only access to the expanded resources of the academy to advance his studies. He remains silent, but his feelings fall in line with Mischief's.
Joseph shrugs. "Keys are as good as anything - I would not want to break Mischief's heart." It may be too late for that, however, as Mischief wails in sorrow when he finds the keys to be illusory.
"Ahh, but you are no threat." Joseph says smiling. Mischief, also a wildlife expert, chimes in. "Spikey tail! Spikey Tail!"
"Helping this community? Well, I have only just arrived here, but my family has built many bridges and dug many wells near remote villages to supply their excavations over the years." Mischief attempts to crawl into Teacher Ot's sleeve. "Many snakes have a deadly secret..." Joseph mutters. With so much time spent in desert and rainforest, Joseph was well acquainted with the things that slithered and crawled in the undergrowth, searching for a safe, warm tent or boot to shelter in. "A scorpion no bigger than a thumbnail can be just as deadly as a jaguar."
Joseph lifts his cane, grasping it halfway down the shaft. With his hand removed from the handle, no one is surprised to discover that the handle of the cane is shaped like a raven. "I am Joseph Curwen. You may have heard of my parents, Rick and Evelyn. They have written many books on ancient and esoteric history. I am here to continue work on my thesis. I believe there is a way for any spellcaster to - relatively - easily cast spells from all magic traditions, not just one or two. The Cascade Bearers here at this school already practice something similar, only to a more restricted degree than I believe can be achieved, so what better place to continue my research?" His tone is casual and matter-of-fact, as if such a theory were rather mundane. "Beyond that, I suppose my primary fields of interest are ancient history and archeology." "This is Mischief." He says as the raven alights upon his shoulder. "He is... Mischief. Knowledgeable about magic, but a troublmaker." The bir 'tuts' loudly and pecks the young mans earlobe. "As for feathers: Mischief, I belive the fowl of the air are your purview."
A ghost of a smile pulls at Joseph's lips. Summoning flame was likely to be the first thing a young mage would be taught after mastering simple light spells. He had a handful of defensive spells prepared, but the majority of his spell repertoire was dedicated to utility or magic research.
My posting might be a little sparse for a bit. I busted up my hands pretty good, the only unbandaged ones are my pinkies so typing is difficult lol
Joseph Curwen stands near the front of the crowd. Unlike many of the assembled, he does not look nervous. He had attended the Magaambya Academy for a semester a decade ago, but he belonged here, regardless. A wizard as skilled as he was in the arcane arts would naturally attend the most prestigious university in the world. Joseph is a human of ulfen descent. He is tall like most ulfen, but much leaner. His light blonde hair is sun-bleached almost white from time spent outside at archeological digs. He has sharp, grey eyes, always flitting about. His outfit doesn't seem to follow any style. The coloring is primarily red and black, with baggy trousers but a tight-fitting tunic. The left sleeve is missing entirely, exposing his left arm, which sports a somewhat crude tattoo of a tian sky dragon snaking its way down his arm. He wears a tattered, short black cape that is adorned with raven's flight feathers. He carries a cane made of black wood with a gold collar and handle. One that is obviously more style than function. A large raven sits perched on his shoulder, also surveying the crowd. Joseph taps his cane on the floor and sighs, grimacing. He never understood the point of these welcoming ceremonies. There were more important things to do. Fields of magic to advance! The raven spies something interesting and takes flight.
I post from my phone/tablet a lot and I can't edit google docs that way, so in combat I'll probably be asking someone to move my token a lot... If I have the time/energy to set up my laptop I can do it myself, but that won't always be the case. I was a little worried we wouldn't have a solid frontliner when I saw our class composition, but Kijani looks like a beast so we're all good there. Joseph has Medicine skill and he can prepare Heal in his druid slots once he gets 'em, so he can help on the healing front as well.
Yay! Thanks for the invite! I'm at work right now but I'm dotting in.
OK, here's my (Crisischild) submission. I made this profile for a game that didn't end up happening and the name is perfectly good so I am repurposing it. Versatile Human, Spell Blending Universalist Wizard, Magaambya Academic background. He is an exchange student! Joseph Curwen: Joseph as a child on one of his families many expeditions in Osira where he discovered Mischief masquerading as a scorpion. Joseph and Mischief presently. ~~==========~==========~==========~~~~The Ten-Minute~~~~==========~==========~==========~~ Step 1: write five things about your character’s concept and background, five things that you think are the most essential parts of your character.
Step 2: List two goals for the character that you, as a player, think would be cool to see accomplished in-game.
Step 3: List two secrets about your character. One is a secret the character knows, one is a secret that involves him but that he is not actually aware of yet.
Step 4: Describe three people that are tied to the character though blood, romance or honor. Two of them are friendly to the character, one is hostile. All can do something useful for you, if you can get the situations to line up. If you like, you can include an enemy of yours here as well, so I have an instant NPC nemesis to throw at you.
Step 5: Describe three memories that your character has. They don't have to be elaborate, but they should provide some context and flavor.
Flaw: Joseph struggles to accept that there are others that might know more than him.
I don't think I can mentally or emotionally handle seven gestalt PC's, and I'd rather the original players have change to finish their story.
Does the party have a CLW wand yet?
Byoooooom. Introducing the skilled member of the party! Thanks for the invite Okita and GM =) Lovecraft is one of my favorite authors. Tis all you need to know about me. @The GM in Yellow:
2: Is pre-game crafting allowed? Nycholas can't fail the craft check for level 1 potions and other low-level alchemical items. 3: Is adding formula to the formula book allowed pre-game, and if so, what cost would you like to use? |
