Sho Minazuki

Fire Emblem: Ashes of Sacrifice [Fall of the Empire]

INSIDE THE FORT!

• Armored Bandit (Artemisia, Branna, Trace +20/15 EXP)
• Brigand (Hadrick, Einar, Alnard +10/5 EXP)
• Brigand (Gerrian, Einar, Alnard +10/5 EXP)
• Brigand (Alnard, Einar, Artemisia +10/5 EXP)
• Brigand (Belisandre, Trace +10/5 EXP)
• Brigand (Belisandre, Trace +10/5 EXP)
• Brigand (Artemisa, Einar, Alnard +10/5 EXP)

• x2 Bandit Pugilist
• Brigand Pugilist (Alnard, Einar, Kyran +10/5 EXP)
• Bandit Leader Rolgo

THE BREACH
@Savo Einar
@Lugubrious Artemisia
@CriticalHit Kyran
NPCs: Sumire, William, Alnard, Hadrick

SOUTHERN ENTRANCE
@Typical Branna
@Yankee Belisandre
@Haeo Trace
NPCs: Wes, Gerrian, Rin

Battle Map

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The armored knight didn't stand a chance. Even if he were to miraculously survive the Flux, which would rend his body and flesh as if nothing protected it, the incoming strike from Branna and Trace would be sure to push him into an even worse spot and eventual death. The death of this armored wall would ensure the rest of their forces can advance and immediately clean up the remaining bandits.

Meanwhile behind her, Alnard, Einar, Kyran, and Hadrick were wreaking havoc, with Gerrian moving up quickly and scoring a swift kill of his own. The Brigands fell like flies to a barrage of blade and magic, while being unable to penetrate the wall posed by Hadrick.

A Pugilist decided to sprint forward and attack Hadrick, all in vain as Alnard moved up behind Hadrick's guard to score the kill himself.

In front of them there was only one Pugilist and the Bandit Leader himself.

"You welp! Who do you think you are?! You don't look like some hungry mercenary, nor do you wear the garb of Reynes... No wait! I recognize that armor. You are a noble of Lothian?! Hah! Perhaps I can ransom you... No wait, I'm not in that kind of position right now aren't I? I bet your men will scatter on your death. In that case I'll just come for your head then!"

"Foolish man, I suppose reasoning with you won't be an option, as you made your choice before I could speak. Give him a swift death, we shall take this fortress", there was an uneasy and somewhat wavering conviction to his voice, it was clear this kind of scenario was still something he was not used to. That being said... It appears news of Lothian's fall didn't reach bandit ears just yet. Or rather... Was this one just lazing about in this nice fortress too big for his men? Regardless...

To the side there was a door containing a treasure chest, as some of the people moving up behind him might notice as they turn their head.

Silver Gate Academy [Accepting New Players]

Seidoujima Island - Starbucks

@Lonewolf685@Kafka Komedy

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As the two high class individuals struggled with their order, the line behind them was beginning to fill. With the pressure mounting, Rodrick feared he may have to make an order regardless of whether or not it was what he wanted. It wasn't until someone cut in and asked if they needed help. A young man in the silver uniform of Silver Gate Academy, he and the girl beside him, Helena, took a brief moment to register who this person was. A student of the school they were here to attend. He took yet another brief pause to remember to use Japanese,

"A-ah yes, that would be most appreciated. I fear I... Don't quite understand these terms. I simply want a coffee, but I had no idea they came in... Categories", he explained. Helena piped up too, also in Japanese.

"Yes, I'm having the same. Coffee is not a common beverage from where we are, so we would like to try it". It appears their problem was thankfully, rather simple.

Seidoujima Island - Julys Department Store

@TheHangedMan

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The nasty glare never ended. Even as he was eating he occasionally glanced over, and then checking his watch. He did thank Mason at least, with a simple, "thank you...", a bit broken and struggling to say it properly, but he said it nonetheless. After he finished eating he left... And then came back after some minutes. Was he bored? He clearly had nothing on his plate. Mason feared he may be dealing with a troublemaker, a very unusual kind that didn't seem to be doing anything wrong, just lingering... But soon he returned when there were very few people. He seemed frustrated, before he went into speaking English, Arcanis dialect.

"Augh goddamnit, I should've studied, I can barely speak your tongue. But I can smell it on you, a demon right? You're a demon aren't you?", the outburst was unexpected to be sure, but given what Mason was... Was he wrong? Or was he simply trying to insult him. He appeared to be waiting for an answer, but the look in his eyes told Mason that he already made up his mind.

Silver Gate Academy Library

@Celsius

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"H-huh?! I'm 15! I stopped growing around 13 but I assure you I am 15!", he blushed in a combination of embarrassment and indignation. He has a bit of a complex around his height and general growth. As he calmed down, taking deep breaths, he turned back to Yasu, who had introduced herself.

"R-right, I'm Elliot Harvingford, I'll be studying at this school starting this month... Although I believe the coming week is a holiday, so I guess starting next week", he answered, slowly taking her hand and shaking it. After that was concluded, he turned back to his books for a brief moment to calm himself down.

"Anyways... I decided to start studying here in Earth, because I learned about Earth-styled magic, such as onmyouji that originates here in Japan, or the occultism of the United States from practitioners such as Aleister Crowley. The techniques found here are both similar and entirely different to that which is found in Arcanis, and I think there is a lot I can learn here", he began.

"So Yasu, why did you begin studying here?"

Seidoujima Island - Market District

@I-Am-X

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The young raven-haired lady listened intently. Asta was in a sense of the word, quite carefree? Or appeared to be. She seemed easy to speak to, with such a soft expression. As she listened to Ultana finish, she gave her response,

"Oh, I am not so concerned with palate, afterall this is a new land, where I am free to try new things. Please, do share with me what it is you like, perhaps I will like it too", a graceful response as one would expect looking at her. Right down to her poise and gesture she had great discipline in the way she handled herself.

"I also came out here to do some shopping as well, not just to eat. You see my house normally is stocked by maids, but I learned quickly I had to go and retrieve food myself. I hear there is a delightful and convenient alternative called 'instant meals' here. I heard it from one of the other students", in layman's terms, she wanted to ask about instant food.

"Oh, but we can see to that after we share stories over a meal, please, lead the way".

Silver Gate Academy [Accepting New Players]

Seidoujima Island - Starbucks

@Lonewolf685@Kafka Komedy

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The motley crew of students sat down and began their afterschool meal, the kind that was quite lively, suffice to say. Behind them with little notice walked in two rather elegant people, a girl in a long navy dress with brilliant hair like the night sky, and a handsome tall man whose composure was like that of ice, but a smile like that of a cool winter's breeze, and hair white as snow. They were head-turners, that much was an understatement though as they appeared to be quite used to this kind of attention. They wore no uniform, only casual clothes, so one can assume they were not students, and yet the age they appeared was as such.

"Oh my, the sweets of this world quite fascinating, these cakes are rather elaborate",

"Must you always be looking at the sweets Helena? Well I suppose a good cake can make tea time feel right and proper. While I am here, I had wished to have some of their coffee. Supposedly it is a drink that keeps one wide awake, even in the wee hours of the night. Keeping soldiers awake through long shifts can be quite useful",

"Come now Rodrick, we need not talk about such affairs. We are here to see and observe the world beyond ours, we should enjoy ourselves first and foremost",

"Hmph. I suppose that is true", he smiled. "Now then, I wish to order...", despite speaking the Arcanis dialect of English for quite some time, he went straight into almost seamless Japanese, which the lady at the counter was immediately taken aback by, completely ready to try and get someone to help her, but seemed relieved that it was not necessary, although... It looked like she was not the one in need of help.

"A... Grande...? Frappucino is a...? I see, Ameri-... Hmmmm", well, navigating the menus of Starbucks for the first time is always a bit of a challenge. These two found themselves bombarded with options that they didn't really understand.

Seidoujima Island - Julys Department Store

@TheHangedMan

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The food stalls outside the department store surrounded a foodcourt provided by the department store itself, and was a common stop for shoppers looking to eat. It was a good choice, food was fresh, pretty cheap comparatively, and it was simply also convenient. Among the passersby though Mr. Mason would spot a peculiar boy, around his age no less. Why was he peculiar? Well first, his fashion sense looked straight out of fantasy old Europe, second, he seemed rather pervasive with the way he was walking, and the way he looked around, was as if he was chasing some kind of scent like a dog. He could not help but stare at the peculiar sight, until he turned to Mason himself.

Was he hungry? He would ask as expected of his station as a clerk for this store, as soon as the boy got closer. He looked at him strangely, scanned him up and down, rather it was a discomforting feeling.

He made a click with his tongue, seeming to know where he was... Then raised a finger, one? Then pointing at the okonomiyaki.

"P-... Please", was all he said. The look on his face was nasty though but... Well, what can a boy serving at an okonomiyaki store do in a situation like this?

Silver Gate Academy [Accepting New Players]

Silver Gate Academy Library

@Celsius

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The young boy took more than a few nudges until he realized someone was talking to him. His gaze darted sideways in initial surprise, taking a moment to notice that a student was addressing him, and then another moment to realize what she was asking him.

"O-oh! Sure, but I'm afraid there isn't much room...", he was correct. Actually more surprisingly, his Japanese was a little broken, but it was all understandable. There really wasn't much room or table-space to use, it was almost entirely covered in books, open or piled. Still, it didn't seem to be a problem.

"I didn't see many people in the library, and I heard it was a holiday for the people here, so I decided to take the chance to take stock of the library here. You have an amazing selection, in new and unseen prints. Here, the book in front of me is actually an old manuscript from the Dragonic Dynasty, predating the current Arcture Dynasty by two whole dynasties, but in a new and fresh print! This one in particular details the comings and goings of merchants and the spread of magical herbs at the time", he seemed to be quite into what he was talking about, but at this point he realized he was rambling as he stopped and looked back to Yasu.

"I-well I'm sorry about that, when I... Get a little too into it, I tend to ramble... I suppose I should introduce myself, as I should have done first... I am Elliot Harvingford, I will be a student here starting today. It's nice to meet you. I hope my Japanese is sufficient, I had been studying in preparation for my move here", throughout the whole time he was talking his Japanese was quite good, even with some complex vocabulary and syntax he seemed to have that all down. Regardless of that, he seemed a nice kid, and eager to learn no less.

Seidoujima Island - Market District

@I-Am-X

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The fine lady was trying to make her best "I'm being patient" face as she smiled while trying to deal with the awkwardness of the situation. She regretted not taking some of the classes offered to her prior to coming here, she could only barely understand some things the old couple was telling her, but they also seemed to pick up that she wasn't getting all of it and it created a somewhat weird atmosphere. Such was broken when Ultana had appeared, cutting the mood with her rough speech.

The old couple noticed it too, the young lady turned to face Ultana with a somewhat relieved expression. Someone she could understand. Finally. The old couple noticed that someone who was better equipped had arrived and bowed out, waving at the two before going along their way.

"Thank you, yes, yes I am, I had decided to go out shopping for the local delicacies, but I'd gotten completely lost. I managed to find a market district, but I don't understand some of these strange new foods. Unlike the other students, I have had no exposure to imports from this land and so I am completely blind in this environment", he speech was soft, like silk, it was a bit stiff as if she was keeping up some kind of act or mannerism on purpose, but it was still quite pleasant nonetheless.

"I don't recognize you from the induction, mayhap you are a student who has been studying here longer than I? If so, you must have good ideas on places to eat?", she was quite eager to latch onto Ultana, was it relief of someone familiar or was it in her nature? Either way she remembered.

"Ah, before that, I must introduce myself, I am Asta Brunnhildr... It is strange that I do not have ears and a tail like my family, but I consider myself one of them all the same", the Brunnhildrs aren't a famous family by no means, but with a last name like that it meant they came from the north, which was populated by cold climate beastmen, but Asta was a completely normal Arcanis brand human, based on her fair features contrasted with raven hair.

Silver Gate Academy [Accepting New Players]

Silver Gate Academy Library

@Celsius

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Yasu Minori-Schreiber, other than one other student, she stood out just a little among the magic class members. In the normal curriculum perhaps not so, as it was just normal schooling. As she perused the library, which at the moment was near devoid of students but the most studious or introverted, or book-loving, she noticed one curious thing standing out among all of this. A large hat like that of a traditional wizard or witch, buried behind some books, and by some of the movements, quite busily writing and reading away. It couldn't be a teacher, the person was too small, and it was certainly not a student, they didn't wear the uniform, which became clearer as she might flank around to get a better look. The boy of red hair wore a large cape and hat almost as if to make himself look bigger, when in fact the contrast had the opposite effect. He looked like he was fresh out of elementary school by his size. A fledgling junior high student perhaps? But this was the highschool building.

Still, among the books on his desk, many were of interest to Yasu. They all had to do with spells, history of Arcanis, and among them also history of Earth as well, Yasu's own homeworld. She may get closer and hear him speak, he seemed to be rather impressed with this library's selection. Well, Silver Gate was funded by Kreydon's company, which if you were at university level, might be reminded from time to time by Kreydon himself. That aside... There didn't seem to be other copies of some of the books he had on his desk, and they were of interest.

Seidoujima Island - Market District

@I-Am-X

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Seidoujima Island, a rather quiet sort of place, it was honestly more frequented by students than anything else. Some called it an academy town because of this. As Ultana walked down the streets that she had acquainted herself with over the last month and a half or so, she found herself looking at a familiar sight, one that reminded her of herself. A young girl of raven black hair who looked about the age of her classmates was looking around in wonderment. She did not wear the uniform, instead wearing a white blouse and a long blue dress, which she also did not seem entirely comfortable with... Perhaps she was a visitor off-island? Or maybe even an exchange student? She did get the memo in class afterall.

The girl did not appear lost, rather she appeared beyond that. Struggling to read some letters, squinting and looking at some shops wondering what some of it was, and so on and so forth. This was a rather quiet part of the markets. As Ultana walked closer, the young lady interacted with an old man walking with his old wife, and began asking in English where or what this or that was. Ultana should recognise this dialect. It came from her world after all.

Fire Emblem: Ashes of Sacrifice [Fall of the Empire]

INSIDE THE FORT!

• x3 Bandit Pugilist
• Armored Bandit (Engaged with Branna)
• x2 Brigand
• Brigand (Alnard, Einar, Artemisia +10/5 EXP)
• Brigand (Belisandre, Trace +10/5 EXP)
• Brigand (Belisandre, Trace +10/5 EXP)
• Brigand (Artemisa, Einar, Alnard +10/5 EXP)
• Bandit Leader Rolgo

THE BREACH
@Savo Einar
@Lugubrious Artemisia
@CriticalHit Kyran
NPCs: Sumire, William, Alnard, Hadrick

SOUTHERN ENTRANCE
@Typical Branna
@Yankee Belisandre
@Haeo Trace
NPCs: Wes, Gerrian, Rin

Battle Map

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With yet another bandit at the door being slain, they had few enough numbers that the attackers could emerge. The two bandits left there backed away as Alnard led a charge out of the door, standing in formation with Einar and Artemisia, with Kyran relegated to support. Now out onto a more open space, Alnard fired a blast of Fire at the bandit in front, all while bringing everyone's attention to the Bandit Pugilists standing just to their left.

"Cover the left flank Haddrick, I'll take the brigands in front with Einar, Artemisia go to the right and assist our forces", he ordered quickly and concisely. Victory was at hand, only a few short moves and it would be theirs. He noticed a door in front and wondered what lay beyond it, but for now he should focus on the attackers.

Meanwhile at the Southern Door, the Armored Knight proved to be able to survive the onslaught of a group of physical attackers, tired but far from defeated. Branna's axe and intimidating wyvern would still prove to be unable to end it immediately. She was taking a fair bit of damage, but nothing Wes was unable to keep up with, yet at this rate it could prove dangerous.

Trace however would make his attempt, striking for the armpit of the Armored Knight. The movements of the knight proved to be challenging for this attempt, he managed a good position, the thrust almost striking true yet the timing was not quite right. The result was a graze against the knight, lowering his ability to lift his arm, with an injury like that the knight would know his end was at hand, even if there weren't two magic users behind him already. (Crit attempt failed)

Silver Gate Academy [Accepting New Players]

Arc 1: Golden Week

Silver Gate Academy Highschool Building, Classroom 4-A

Thursday, April 28th 20XX

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Lesson #1

Shortening Incantations, Introduction

It's been around a month since the school term had started, a buzz of excitement surrounded the students as April approached it's end. Those from the magical world of Mundus Arcanis were not sure why at first, but a week-long holiday called Golden Week had them excited, after all a holiday was something enjoyed universally, no matter what world they came from.

Standing at the front of the class was Utsumi Shichimori, the Magic Studies teacher. Everyone within this class no matter their year in Highschool was gathered here to learn magic together, though most of the time if they've done one year of this already, they'd be going off to learn advanced magic from a University professor, or have given up. Regardless, he noticed the restlessness of the class, this was afterall their last day before they'd be let go for a whole week.

"I'm sure everyone's excited about Golden Week, so other than what we have been learning for the last month, I don't expect anyone to be presenting me any kind of work or progress. By now you should all be quite familiar with incantations, the next step of magic", he began.

"We have around ten minutes before the end of class so I'll do a quick review. Incantations are words of power that bind magic to will and intent, to recite them is to begin a brief ritual that gathers one's own magic energy and focuses it, like converting kinetic force into electrical energy, as a generator would. We now understand how to do them, everyone here has shown the ability to do them, or can already do them afterall. I can see some of you more... Advanced students being a little bored for the first month, for that I apologize, but it was quite necessary as some here were only beginning to become familiar", this was true. Not everyone did magic back in elementary school after all, but everyone here was also new to the school, so going through Utsumi's course was required.

"We won't be doing this until next month, but it may be of interest to you. There are many ways to get around having to recite every single word in your spell", he began.

"The most straightforward way I'm sure you've figured out is short versions of your recitations, but to do so without mastering the spell sacrifices power and effectiveness, so such a thing takes practice. But it is the first and important step, because when you can break down a spell, understanding everything about it, there are a few things you can do to cast them quickly",

"For example, you can break it down to one word... Scan!", as soon as he stated the single word, an array of screens popped up, though in reverse from the student's perspective, to the teacher Utsumi, they all showed every student's status.

"The fact is that there are 5 different Scan spells I can use, but with intent and the spells grouped into Scan, I am able to choose the one I need with one word despite overlapping commands", he waved his finger and the screens all disappeared.

"There is also physical inference. Those of you who are familiar with Performance Magic may be a lot more capable of this", he continued, before clicking his fingers. Within moments, glowing birds began to appear around the room.

"I've associated my own finger clicks to this particular spell, unfortunately unlike the previous example I can't link more spells to this action. If you've watched how some mages cast magic, the reason some of them do poses or little physical rituals while chanting is for this reason", and with another click the birds turned into specks of light, before disappearing altogether.

"That is of course, it should not be mistaken with Performance Magic, which requires no incantation, and the actions within are more dances and... Performance, than they are quirky actions", he adjusted his glasses as he spotted the clock.

"There is much more to learn about these topics, but that will have to wait until next month. For now I shall let you all off for today. Be sure to review the spellbook you were given at the beginning of the month, as when we return I will be testing everyone's ability to cast magic using incantations",

"Oh... I suppose I forgot to mention... There will be transfer students from Arcanis joining us next month. You may see them around the town this week, as they should be moving in today".

"Well other than that, have a good Golden Week. Class dismissed".

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Major Skill Opportunity

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Arcture Spellbook Volume 3 - A spellbook that includes a number of B rank difficulty spells, spells that require incantations. This includes a few basic offensive, defensive, and support spells.

(For today only it will cost 2 skill points to learn. You will also be given 2 skill points to use on it, or you can save it).

Fire Emblem: Ashes of Sacrifice [Fall of the Empire]

I suppose I was waiting for Typ or someone else to post before I updated.

But other than that I'd been busy with other things too.

Silver Gate Academy [Accepting New Players]

I'm currently working on some example characters, to help people along with their character creation.

I'll be linking them here when they're 100% completed, but if people want to see how it's looking so far you're free to come over to the discord where I'll be posting it's progress.

Silver Gate Academy [Accepting New Players]

@Kafka Komedy Yeah I can accept this.

You can add some more forms to it. Generally styles that are "new" in concept and usage will actually have far less forms than ones that are well-established already.