Teyao

Harold's Academy for the Magically Inclined

Dudes! I was looking throught the sheets an noticed that all the Illumiaire candidates (and only the Illumiaire candidates) are in the Student Council, guess that is a unspoken requirement or something.

THE WAR FOR MYTHERIA - Isekai Adventure

It is, my son. How may I help you?... An adventurer, I see. Newly appointed? Tell me, how does it feel to be blessed by The Source with The Gift? A swell of pride and power perhaps? The power to care and protect, to enlighten? The weight of responsibility? Speak freely, my son. There will be no judgement here, for we are brothers in The Light, Shadow and Glory of The Source.

The Elf Father

He remained silent for a moment, just appreciating the building while rolling the question on his head, the many questions. Truth be told he hadn't quite processed the idea that the powers had come with their respective responsibilities, he had felt them more like an apology for being dragged away from his world, from his life to this place.

But now that he forced himself to think the answer was clear

"Like a heavy duty I can't fail"

The words from the commander came to the forefront of his mind as did the information about the Witch Queen, the threat to this world. Despite what the others had been saying lately he didn't consider himself particularly smart nor did he think that what he did was anything extraordinary, but what he DID consider himself was perceptive, enough to make the connection that people appearing from the sky after being killed in another world might have something to do with saving a world in which actual Gods interfered.

He could see the signs, the fact that they seemed to be stronger than they should be, that they all appeared to be 'good' people, that they had a message they needed to get stronger to even hear, their tendency for self-sacrifice, all of them traits that he would be looking for if he had to select someone to save the world. Just looking around made it clear the devotion that the people had towards their Gods, so maybe their Gods loved them back.

Of course, he could be wrong -he would prefer it so even- but if his theory was right then that meant they would be here for a long haul and that they couldn't lose if they wanted to return to their lives.

Looking at the Priest's motions he started following him.

Which of the dieties speaks to your heart, my son?

The Elf Father

This answer didn't have any ground-shattering revelation with it thankfully, just focusing for a moment he could perceive the chant that each blessing would take to be invoked, which all had the respective deity name attached to them.

"Undaya, Iris, and Sillagy for now, but who knows? Maybe if I keep getting Blessings with the gift I will catch 'em all"

Harold's Academy for the Magically Inclined

@Teyao Sure :)

Myrion

@Mirandae

Oh man they are all are great, thanks dude!

Harold's Academy for the Magically Inclined

So, I couldn't resist subscribing to Midjourney again. And, I put Tessa into it along with some fashion prompts. Words can't describe how ICONIC this lady is already.

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Anyway, my point is that I'm open to running anyone's character through Midjourney if you want to!

@Mirandae

I am curious if you could run mine too

Harold's Academy for the Magically Inclined

Here you go, the Shitp post.

Ship Post

@Ti

I laughed a lot at this!

THE WAR FOR MYTHERIA - Isekai Adventure

hello everyone. it is nice to write with you all

@Jay009

Hey dude! nice to have you onboard

Harold's Academy for the Magically Inclined

Okay, I am nervous but here is mine:

Myrion Stevar

Theme

◈ A p p e a r a n c e ◈
Myrion has messy but short auburn hair, thick eyebrows, and wide-rimmed glasses. He usually can be found with either a thermos filled with coffee or some store bough cup on his person and his most iconic characteristic are the noticeable bags under his eyes. It is perhaps due to his low-income upbringing but he tends to default to wearing simple clothes rather than the more elaborate robes that some of his peers seem to prefer.

◈ "Coffee is love, coffee is lif- My apologies, pulled an all-nighter again, what were you saying?" ◈

◈ N a m e
Myrion Stevar

◈ S p e l l c a s t e r N a m e
Kheiron

◈ A g e, H e i g h t, a n d W e i g h t
20, 1.74m, 73kg

◈ R a c e
Mystic

◈ G e n d e r
Male

◈ S e x u a l O r i e n t a t i o n
Heterosexual

◈ Y e a r
4th

◈ P e t
A Gupoo called Albondiga

◈ H o u s e
House of Eusebia

◈ I l l u m i n a i r e
Yes

◈ C l a s s e s

◈ Gifts

◈ General Combat Training

◈ Teamwork

◈ Student Council

◈ Royal Studies

◈ Professions

◈ A r e Y o u O n Y o u r H o u s e ' s W a a g a T e a m?
No, has no time to learn to ride one.

◈ "Once I feared my destiny, now I look forwards to it" ◈

◈ P e r s o n a l i t y
Tired ◈ Emphatic ◈ Paranoid ◈ Careful ◈ Responsible
Myrion is a hard worker who often tries to take on more work than he should, not necessarily because he wants to impress someone or to lighten their work but because he believes he needs to excel in order to be able to choose his own destiny. This sometimes backfires however, which leaves him feeling constantly tired and with a crippling caffeine addiction. He is also very empathetic as he has a deep understanding of others' emotions and is often able to provide comfort and support to those who are going through difficult times.

When not high-strung on some assignment or self-imposed task he tends to revert to a pretty calm individual who likes to think things thoroughly and who enjoys mental challenges such as improvisation games or memory games. While he is certainly not the most temporal person around there are some things that irk him to not end such as people who overindulge themselves in frivolities and those in positions of power who lack the necessary qualifications or aspirations for their roles, he believes that true leaders should demonstrate competence and genuine passion for their responsibilities.

Finally, Myrion's sense of responsibility is one of his defining traits. He has started to take his duties seriously and strives to fulfill them to the best of his abilities. Whether it's completing assignments, meeting deadlines, or supporting his friends, he can always be relied upon to follow through on his commitments. He takes pride in being dependable and trustworthy.

◈ F l a w s
Perfectionist ◈ Overthinker ◈ Paranoid ◈ Workaholic ◈ Arrogant
Myrion's recent need to excel has taken an odd turn, transforming him into quite the perfectionist. He becomes fixated on achieving flawlessness in his work, obsessing over even the smallest details. Which coupled with his tendency to overthink things and his natural paranoia amplifies his self-doubt and indecisiveness, he finds himself analyzing every possible outcome and potential pitfalls, often getting caught in a cycle of overanalysis that hinders his ability to make timely decisions.

Furthermore, Myrion's natural paranoia exacerbates his perfectionism and overthinking, he tends to imagine worst-case scenarios and is overly cautious in his approach, his mind often plays out elaborate scenarios where things go wrong, which fuels his anxiety and amplifies his need for control.

But he won't ask for help, perhaps originating from a point of pride or a belief that he needs to resolve his own emergencies by his own hands but rarely will he seek others as a response to a personal struggle.

◈ H i s t o r y
Born to a tailor and a blacksmith, Myrion Stevar grew up in a modest household where the expectations for his future were never grand. His parents, Viriam and Tarkus, had always hoped for a comfortable life for their son, never imagining that he would possess an Aeonheart, let alone awaken his Gift. One could even argue that his awakening was nothing less than pure luck as he was in the correct place at the right time.

It was during a PR event organized by the Parliament on his island, a pair of Mystics arrived and started showcasing their abilities to the public, aiming to inspire awe and garner support for some work at the Parliament, the Mystics sought a volunteer to participate in their demonstration and despite there being many others it was Myrion who was chosen. Nervously stepping forward, Myrion approached the Mystics, not fully comprehending the magnitude of what was about to unfold. The moment his fingertips brushed against the hand of one of the Mystics, an unexpected surge of power surged from his Aeonheart and through his veins, causing the Mystic's own Elemental Gift to double in strength. Confusion and panic washed over Myrion as he unwittingly activated his own Gift for the first time, an event triggered by the direct touch of another Mystic.

The effect became evident immediately, the Mystic own Elementalist Gift gaining twice the volume that he had before, and after a few questions and experimentation, they deduced that he had just used his Gift for the first time setting in motion a series of events that would change his life forever.

After what felt like a blink of an eye he bid goodbye to his proud parents and his hometown and with a mix of anticipation and trepidation, he boarded a ship bound for the prestigious Academy, the realm where mystics honed their skills and shaped their destinies. When Myrion entered the Academy he was afraid of every shadow, his Gift was useful and he thought some might take advantage of him, however, his fears were soon quelled when he crossed paths with his Mentor, Serana, another student in her 5th year who would become a guiding light in his life.

Under Serana's tutelage, Myrion learned not only to harness his Gift but also to cultivate bravery and confront his fears head-on. His Mentor's unwavering support and belief in his potential helped Myrion find the strength to navigate the challenges of the Academy, transforming him into a dedicated student determined to prove that he was more than the sum of his abilities.

Since then, Myrion has poured his heart and soul into his studies and endeavors, striving to demonstrate to others that he possesses not only raw talent but also strength of character and intellect, to show the world that they would do better as his allies than as his enemies.

◈ R e p u t a t i o n
Myrion has gained a reputation for being diligent and hardworking. His commitment to his own work has not gone unnoticed among his peers and teachers. He is known for taking on additional tasks and responsibilities, often going above and beyond what is expected of him. Despite his tired demeanor, he is respected for his work ethic and sense of responsibility.

He is also known for being a bit paranoid and cautious as evidenced by the time some underclassmen (to whom he had previously given detention) tried to prank his dormitory only to be caught in rudimentary traps until he found them several hours later. He gave them detention again.

◈ G o a l s
To work for the Royal Family, preferably in a position inside the Royal Guard. He has come to the conclusion that landing a job in the Royal Guard would be both, the best use for his Gift and the place where he would gain some measure of comfort in knowing his decisions are respected.

◈ R e l a t i o n s
-Viriam: Mother who works as a tailor, a gentle lady with a hidden temper, was responsible for keeping in line during his rebellious years.
-Tarkus: Father who works as a blacksmith, primarily doing custom jobs for those who could afford them, is a big softie on the inside.
-Serana: Graduated senior and 'Mentor', was the one who got him out of his shell and inspired him to face his future with his head raised high, currently working at the Parliament.
-Taegan “Tae” Granlock: The one person that never fails to irritate him, always reminding him of their difference in 'importance' inside the Academy, spite to them was half the reason he decided to go for the Illuminaire position of his house.
Anastasia Harold: Senior whom he respects, supports her candidature to Illuminaire partly because he feels she deserves it, partly to spite on Tae's claim.
Leah Eusebia Clearwater: Dear friend and someone he looks up to, wonders why she has gotten distant ever since he took the mantle as their house Illuminaire.

◈ "We are a team, I will trust you on what you do as I hope you trust me on what I do" ◈

◈ M y s t i c C l a s s i f i c a t i o n
Astra

◈ G i f t
Second Trigger

◈ M y s t i c C o d e
Second Trigger possesses two interconnected functions, the first allows Myrion to select up to two different Mystics and once touching them he can 'evolve' their pre-existing Gifts in some way, some recorded effects that Mystics have experienced are: weakening or removing limiters temporally, increasing the amount of control they can exert, enhancing their characteristic effect, expanding their aplicable reach, or adding a synergizable minor ability.

The second function of the Gift goes towards Myrion himself, as long as his Gift remains active on another Mystic he will receive a very diminished version of their Gift, usually affected in a direct inverse way as the original owner was enhanced.

◈ L i m i t a t i o n s a n d W e a k n e s s e s
The biggest drawback is the fact that he can't use it on himself, meaning that he can't create a self-buffing circuit. There also exist other five weaknesses that affect his Gift:
1.-The time limit the Gift possesses as it can only remain active for 10 mins.
2.-Even after extensive training he can only buff up to two people at the same time (two slots).
3.-The condition that there needs to be direct contact to activate.
4.-The cooldown period the Gift needs to be usable again (1 hour).
5.-The fact that Seraph' kiss Mystics take the two 'slots'.

Also, the bonus list of interactions cuz I found the idea fun:

Myrion woes

Raffaella: "There you are Miss Strun- Ugh, why does she keep disappearing?"
Lucius: "...My apologies Mister Kree, I don't really know what to talk about"
Anastasia: "Whatever happens, you have my support"
Kaspaan: "I wish that I could stop giving you detentions Mister Mustaven"
Leah: "Hey Leah! How are y- Oh you are busy? I see..."
Lhoren: "My apologies Miss Faith, I will try to be quiet"
Taegan: "Oh it's you"
Tessa: "Ah Professor, do you need help with anything?"
Primrose: "Miss Greeinleigh! A moment please, we have received several complaints from the Janitorial staff about mud on the halls"
Walter: "Tell me, Mister Oswyrd, can your Gift differenciate between, say, different blends of coffee?"
Corrina: "Please tell me you have a permit for that"
Petyr: "Mister Nostradé! Why are you not in class!?"
Lisa: ""
Ezekiel: "Mister Senegal I would like to remind you that the academy has rules for a reason"
Manny: "I will not ask again. Where. is. my. coffee?"
Fasha: "You smell like coffee, I am feeling... conflicted"
Beatrix: "I wish I had your energy Miss Gyre"
Emmelyne: "...Sorry, I don't want to look at my future"

Harold's Academy for the Magically Inclined

I will post mine tomorrow, ran out of time to write today

THE WAR FOR MYTHERIA - Isekai Adventure

"Damn, bro, is this really what you have to do? Glad I'm not a Cleric."

Fucking Zell

A wave of embarrassment ran through him, it wasn't like he enjoyed doing this! Perhaps he should have thought things through before inviting Zell to what was basically watching him sit on a river for an hour wearing only his underwear, welp at least he knew a good comeback.

"Yeah well, at least I can use it on demand, how is the teleport going?" He was not jealous that nobody else seemed to have to go through bullshit conditions to use their abilities danmit!

"What do you expect to find at the temple anyway? Are you part of some special club or something?"

Fucking Zell, again

He snorted, like it or not he was likely to be considered part of it just by sheer association. That didn't mean that he was blind about what he was getting himself into.

"No, no, we call ourselves a cult, wanna join? We got discounts on torches and pitchforks at Walmart" He chuckled a little at his own joke "But seriously, the thing we lack the most right now is information and at least part of my abilities seem to be connected to the gods here, seems like a safe bet to assume I can get at least a sliver of info from here" Plus, churches and temples were often centers of culture so it would also help him get a grasp on the general disposition of the people, so far they seemed really accommodating for people who seemingly were at war but perhaps that was the way their culture developed or some quirk of the city/region itself.

After partying ways with Zell he stood at the entrance of the Temple of the Quinity and he had to admit, it was... more than he had been expecting, for some reason he kept thinking of this place as a "medieval" place despite the obvious signs that it was not the case, evidence in question the structure in front of him. To call it gaudy wouldn't have been wrong but neither right, while it checked all the marks for a place of showmanship there was a feeling of respect and adoration in the way it was created, as if the designer and building crew had erected it because they wanted, not because they were hired.

Immediately after entering the place, he felt a strange tingling on his spine, similar to the way he felt whenever he cast Undaya's blessing but much hazier for a lack of a better word, like it was tied to the very ground but was not doing anything in particular.

Walking forward he eventually came across a man -elf judging by the ears- standing next to a very finely crafted statue of an elderly woman with a smile that could be described as Motherly was it staring at him?, clearing his throat he tried to catch the man's attention, with any luck he would be able to get some answers.

Now what to say?

"Excuse me? Is this the Temple of the Quinity? I was told that newly appointed Clerics could come here for some info"

Beyond Nirvana - The God Eater Calamity

@Martian Hey dude! Glad you are feeling better, don't have much to say just happy that you are doing better.