Hear ye, hear ye. I hereby call to order this meeting of the most illustrious Mages Guild! I would like to congratulate our four major Elementalist departments on their successful decennial competition. It was an amazing show of Geomancy, Pyromancy, Hydromancy, and Aeromancy. I think I speak for all of us when I say making a floating volcano rise out of the seas and into the air was a spectacular way of ending the event.
In other related news, we have gotten a lot of complaints recently about our bigger spells destroying the local landscape. Apparently, a stray explosion spell tore apart Mount Minos and collapsed one of the richer mines in the region. Now we get these complaints all the time but this time it's giving me a headache. As such we might have to limit the amount of large-scale spells we use outside of the guild, or find a way to isolate the guild from the protesting voices of all the local leaders. Now unless the feast that's been prepared for this meeting doesn't distract us then I'm sure we can think of something.
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Jaxson Campbell
Well maybe if some of us actually aimed our spells....
Jordan Hall
Maybe if you idiots showed some restraint you would never have had to hear us complain!
Juan Taylor
Perhaps our complaints fell on deaf ears this entire time.
Evan Murphy
I think we should just ban giant explosions altogether, they don't leave any useful materials behind for the rest of us. Do you have any idea what a giant explosions do to the quality of the corpses?
John Rodriguez
we could just use said big spells to deal with the protesters
many a leader has decided that fireballs arent a big problem when a balor explains it to him
Christopher Brooks
Limiting sounds good. Maybe have it so that we have to apply for something that temporarily allows us to use big spells if we want to do something big outside the guild. Like for helping with construction or fighting a dragon.
...How'd you get in here?
Ian Wright
But... But... No big spells, does that mean...? >Shrinks down to the size of an pin, obliviously a bit depressed.
Lincoln Brooks
>Priscilla sits at her desk, eating a plate full of fruit. I do hope we get this resolved, it's quite a lot of paperwork for me when there are over six countries contacting us directly with complaints.
Oh, don't count on it. Most people here don't know the meaning of restraint.
Mason Cruz
I've drafted a response for you. >its a piece of paper with two words on it 'Fight Us' Give them this and it'll solve your problems.
Juan Robinson
I don't listen to druids. As long as you're not taller than the ceiling of the meeting hall you should be fine.
Adrian Bennett
>He lifts his hat slightly, allowing his raccoon familiar to pop out, put on a bib, and sit next to him at the table. He pointed a leg of some oddly colored fowl at the druid. Knowledge knows no restraints, therefore neither do we! Damnable hippies.
Owen Rogers
>not "explosive rune" with a rude picture
i see pyromancers have been going downhill recently
Grayson Foster
No need to be so sad, you can still grow big in the guild. >Glug's tiny familiar, Goops, gives Mira a hug
Jackson Turner
One day they shall know our suffering. Through the goddamn door. Thats what i'm here to change Fight me. Well i'm going to complain anyway. Well you should take some time to consider the consequences of your actions!
Luis Jones
>A part of the room turns green and hardens into black crystal.
>This mysterious crystalline rock forms a hole on the ceiling of the room.
>The crystal hole opens into a crack through reality and the fade.
>Psychus drops out of this scar between dimensions. >Face first.
>Stands up.
>*Groans* Ow... >Rubs forehead. >*Coughs*
Dimensional travel spells don't count, right? Except that one time, but demons did that. Or that other time, but idiots did that.
Case in point.
Connor Long
you can't Ban spells
theres an idea.
Fuck em mira, they're just sissys
>Jeanne Grins Funny but come on they're no match for us in open combat. it'll have to be a duel to at least be fun.
Jacob Johnson
Who needs restraint when you can just leave no witnesses? Political assassination and the responding assassins are something we really don't need more of. That is a terrible idea for you. I recreated our Sun the last time it was taken out by vampires or whatever.
Hunter Hughes
Well get out, this is a discussion for arcane casters, not your kind. We don't barge into your council meetings and demand you share the produce of nature with men.
James Gray
And what of gods, do you listen to them?
>Elegant wave
One day. I am loath to antagonize them, but they do not seem to understand anything resembling sanity.
Mason Murphy
What is the elemental response to the event?
Benjamin Ortiz
... Absolutely not. The Mages' Guild has always held a hands-off policy, to incite wars against us would lead to something similar to Armageddon.
>She lowers her glasses at you. And you are...?
Ryder Carter
So, basically I´m no longer allowed to use my magic to it´s fullest?
>Hugs back. Thanks, Glug. But it´s still not the same. There isn´t supposed to be an upper limit.
I... what? I can´t do that before marriage!
>Is still a bit dpressed.
Lucas Flores
Spoken like a true pyromancer, I have no doubt that you're doing your department proud. Carry on then. The fools complaining wouldn't recognise a dimensional travel spell if it hit them in the face, you should be fine unless you take a city with you or something. Yes we can, we banned several spells over the time the guild has existed. Though not everyone cares to stop using them. Only when they have a point.
Aaron Barnes
...Hands off? Have you uh... ...Even paid attention...
>Error 404, Incindia unresponsive
Ethan Ward
Who gives a damn about a couple of mine shafts? I've got spells to test and I won't let some miner with a pickaxe run my life.
Ryder Ward
No, we actually don't listen to Gods. In fact we have a standing agreement with the Gods that their rules don't apply to anyone in the Mages Guild or the Mages Guild itself.
Perhaps just catastrophic spells then. Because complaining about you being big would be similar to complaining about a giant.
Ryan Foster
I am no fool! There go you mages with your powerlevels again! I am here to complain and will not leave until I am removed! Sanity is far from normal in this building A Goddamn Druid. I shall gladly, Now maybe that Blue elf had a good idea. Applying for spell scales based on the task, like planning permission the towns have!
Adrian James
not that kind....
exactly, you can't ban shit.
Isaiah Turner
I think most of them are still partying downstairs. You need to grow bigger than the ceiling of this hall? >looks up at the ridiculously high ceiling Well as long as you can find somewhere where you don't break anything. We can try!
Samuel King
Honestly I could probably be running the place if I cared to do paperwork and accept responsibilities. Also the whole 'Naked Oil Wrestling' rite of succession is a bit...weird. even for me. Why dont you summon up a few pigs so we can make lunch? I'll cook em.
Ayden Campbell
Well, my point is that you people destroyed a mountain. That is an entire ecosystem destroyed, and if you don't care about that, all the riches of that mountain.
Indeed, so it does seem.
Blake Garcia
>sigh
Jack Thomas
In any case, I put forward the motion that we just toss some wildlife growth spells, as well as just pumping some arcane energy, into some of the spots. We can see what happens later. Personally I just want to see what'll happen if we pump enough magic into a boar or deer population.
>By this point, his raccoon was eating politely with a fork and knife, making off-hand comments in a dead language that mostly amounted to "this roast beast is delectable."
Isaac Perez
>Priscilla rolls her eyes. Of course I've paid attention. I pay more attention than everyone in this reckless guild combined. That doesn't change our policy, though, regardless of how many no-good troublemakers break it.
>Priscilla eats a strawberry while looking over the druid in front of her with a judging glare. Lovely. Please don't trek too much dirt in the meeting hall, I don't want the janitors asking for another raise so soon.
Nathan Diaz
You know I would say something like 'So everyone is a troublemaker' But yeah I suppose that's what you're implying.
Jackson Lopez
Rolled 16 (1d20)
>MAW PORTAL SHA-SHA-SHA! >Glug tries to maw portal the Druid back to a Fransia forest
William Flores
...Why the hells would I do that? Thats murder I can offer you a salad. Your honor, I would ask that you depart from this madness where these idiots cannot offend you. I WOULD RATHER YOU DIDN'T! >Shakes the dirt off his robes Make me. I'm going to be a pain until you fools see sense.
Cooper Miller
That seems like a good plan but what shall we do if a deer starts throwing up fire and whatnot?
John Garcia
There always people complaining about giants, you know? But, you´re kinda making sense, teach.
Weird. Isn´t that the only kind?
>Looks at the ceiling too. Don´t worry. Normally I test my growth outside. ... How big are the houses of the complainers?
>Is almost happy again.
Ryan Smith
I didn't say you were a fool. >*Reads your mind* So that's why my roses didn't grow...
Nolan Johnson
>FACE PALM
Cameron Torres
Rolled 20 (1d20)
>TRIES TO DIVE OUT OF THE WAY
Parker Powell
I despise salad. No fire involved in its creation whatsoever. DRAGON DEER WERE AN ISOLATED ACCIDENT AND WILL NOT HAPPEN AGAIN. Wow. He sure is spry.
Levi Reed
I would rather I did!
Oh, come now Vendrik, we both know that would be quite entertaining-- I mean, enlightening. Besides, wouldn't you like to have a buck like that?
Jaxon Powell
Yes. >She pops another strawberry into her mouth. That's exactly what I'm implying.
>She scowls at you, then with a wave of her hand a drawer of her desk opens and a little dustpan and broom float out and start to sweep up the dirt. No need to be a pain to *me*, though. I've done nothing wrong. Heavens, I'm the one trying to cover up all of the others' mistakes!
Carson Stewart
Well until you do, I'll be glad we have Noel. I'm more concerned by the fact that someone is eventually going to deprive me of a lot of dead by casting a giant sphere of oblivion or something on some city, removing all those potential corpses I could use. This sounds vaguely druidic, does this experiment insult the local druids or do they approve of this? >turns to the local druid () I see, that settles it, go for it Grimur. Pathetically small for the most part. I think one of them was a bishop though, and those cathedrals are pretty tall.
Ryan Hernandez
I tend to try. But it seems nobody else cares to listen.
Dammit. Just get out. This is a clear violation of some kind. I just know it.
John Carter
>Whistles
right?
Levi Cox
PRAISE CRITICUS!
Wait, what are we discussing now again?
Nathan Butler
Rolled 4 (1d10)
Of course.
Stop that!
Perhaps I ought to. >She elegantly waves her hand >And whispers to you as she walks past In case these madmen do not listen to reason and attempt to harm you, you have my blessing >Roll for Blessing, + to dice rolls
Cooper Edwards
The druid was offering to serve us some lunch. Were just negotiating right now.
Anthony Barnes
Too many big spells? Bah, too many big babies!
Aaron Harris
Are you allright?
That´s a pity. Where is that cathedral? I´m not planning anything, I swear. >Tries her best to look innocent.
Not your fault some students tend to fall asleep.
Michael Baker
You stop that! YOU FOOLS ARE BREAKING THE LAWS THAT US MAGES HAVE ADHERED TO FOR CENTURIES PAST!
It's not just the students...
Nathan Lee
Where's the spirit of magic when I need him?
Robert Ross
I was already on it. >He pats his raccoon on the head, and the little thing puts a map on the table. Grimur taps several spots on it, mumbles something, and then puts it away.
The deed is done!
Henry Nelson
Don't fuck with me, i'm more powerful that you fools think! Age has not slowed me down! Also you can eat salad warm you know. Gods dammit man those creatures are innocent! I still feel the elf's idea over planning permission was a good idea, if he were not casting a spell at me! You'll have to try that again! That or i'm staying! Now kindly try to explain your idea again! >Finger guns Mages being insane! Oh yes! Thank you! >The druid is glowing with the power of nature
Jayden Foster
Laws? Like conservation of energy?
Brandon Hall
NO! THE SACRED ORDER OF ALL THINGS! If things continue because of people's selfish actions then we may very well see ourselves at open war with the Gods!
Brody Cooper
>Vendrik chuckles a bit I really hope it happens again. >Vendrik coughs and looks away C-certainly not! Dragon deer are for battle and not to be pets! Not at all!
Camden Evans
You mean the other teachers tend to do that too? Other than our Archamge, I can´t think of anyone who would.
Jaxon Cook
I watched you die, how was the afterlife?
Do not test my patience by insulting me.
Owen Taylor
These things happen when foolish wizards focus exclusively on destruction magic.
Too much breaking, not enough fixing, as always.
I blame the Warlock influence.
Elijah Diaz
just fine.
>Quick draws her wand and looks like she's about to shout something >Looks slightly embarrassed and puts it away
Oh, hey Doss.
Camden Hughes
Yes, I agree. It sounds much more manageable than our current system. Which doesn't exist. >She sighs. I suppose I should work on implementing this, then. >The dustpan and broom finish their work and take the dirt to the nearest trashcan before floating back into Priscilla's desk. I'll see what I can come up with. >She hops off her desk and into a large drawer that opens up. The desk then folds in on itself and disappears in a poof of glittery smoke.
Ian Hernandez
But if I started being selfless then I would actually cause imbalance. The flaming pellets got everywhere. It was horrible.
Gabriel Torres
Oh I have no idea. >passes Mira a map And I would be terribly upset if the Cathedral of the Golden Sun were to suddenly suffer an unforeseen accident. >doesn't seem like he would be very upset Which laws in particular are you referring to? Good job Grimur, good job. I expect to see the results once the experiment is complete.
Daniel Richardson
Without the breaking, you wouldn't have a job.
Vendrik, don't deny you want one. Just wait a couple weeks, then go grab something.
Kayden Perry
>Performs an interpretive druid dance I'm not taking your shit elf. Too late you crazed fool! Now cut back on the warping, it scares the wildlife. See, this guy knows. >Knows about her druid internship >Keeps quiet about it anyway. Once a Druid >Always a Druid. Thanks, at least someone around here tried.
Tyler Reyes
Why aren't our mages practicing their more dangerous magicks in the Guild's demiplanes? Did the Inner Planar Banking Consortiums foreclose on our properties in the Deep Ethereal again?
Levi Richardson
>Was never a druid
Angel Ortiz
I barely have one as is, seeing as I STILL HAVEN'T BEEN PAID for curing the vampirism of 5 towns, of course caused by that "head" who we all know.
Cooper Gray
That guy Go ahead and eat him, They ensured he would complain and hide but don't worry.
Luke Campbell
It was pretty funny in my opinion. Remember that one deer that vomited onto another and started a whole forest fire? Pretty funny. S-shutup. They're not cute at all and I do not want one of those fluffy hell-beasts!
Kevin Lee
Everyone, Mira. Trying to be the voice of reason is hard.
The true transgressors are the druid and the God.
The agreement of non-interference between the Mages Guilds and Gods. Sure, it's been violated for cooperation on occasion. But with how things are going now, they agreement shall be broken. For the detriment of all.
And our current standing agreement of non-interference is being broken by this druid!
Austin Morgan
Okay. >Still doesn´t get it, but doesn´t pry further.
Thanks! This time, I´ll take care to not get lost. >Is already holding the map upside down. Just gotta say good bye to Glug and maybe get the lessons per mail.
I´m amazed you haven´t given up.
Cooper Harris
Wildlife? You mean that dire ram? That possessed boar? That obviously demonic tree? I fight off the warp, not allow it to grow, and now I must exorcise these demons. Step aside, or face my psychic might.
Wyatt Carter
Rolled 11 (1d20)
>Chucks Quin a cabbage Always! >There is now a cabbage patch in the guild hall >He tore up all the floorboards. >Whoops, my bad ...I ain't eating him. I remember that fire and It was NOT FUNNY. You're damn right I am. >Waves his staff >Tries to turn Gluglobul into a rabbit. >A Sea Elf Rabbit. ....Fine, if you're going to be extra-dimensional about it. Out of my league anyway.
David Parker
Hesheits eating you.
Nicholas Garcia
We could get one of those chronomancers to speed up that area. It'd be entertaining to watch, and get us some information fast. I mean, I can try, but considering as I'm more of a "nonspecific arcane energy" kind of guy, it may come out odd.
Yes Vendrik, we see how strong and fearsome you are. A real warrior doesn't worry about what others think, you know.
It wasn't that bad-- and one of those vampires was the guy I usually hired to gather more hard-to-retrieve materials. Not that I need him anymore, I have Anselmo here-- >He pats the raccoon on the head, and it says something in a guttural tone, undecipherable. He's so cute, right?
Brandon Powell
Rolled 5 (1d20)
There is no benefit from giving up. >He gives her a hug and a pat along Now run along. And please be careful.
Ulaṭāpālaṭā. >Tries reflecting the spell
Colton Cooper
Hey! I only eat my enemies, I thought I had already made that clear. I ate Jheska because she was evil, rude and a traitor to the Guild. Thank you! >noms away at the cabbage
Luke Cruz
Bless you? Anytime? Would you care for a turnip? >Glug is now a rabbit >Probably a blue rabbit. Gotcha!
Hunter Bell
C'mon Cedric we both know it was worth a couple of laughs! I saw that smile on your face when one of the deer ran into a tree and exploded. I know they don't a-and I don't! I just don't like those deer at all!
Julian Russell
>Glug screams in the druid's head with psionics >"CHANGE ME BACK YOU BRAINLESS FOOL BEFORE I RIP YOUR THROAT OUT AND DRAG YOUR ENTRAILS ACROSS YOUR BELOVED FORESTS!"
Cooper Cooper
I will! Don´t worry! >Is already walking past everyone. Now off to a little bit sightseeing!
Jonathan Flores
Good, let it begin. >Psychus mentally liquefies the possessed creatures. >Psychus calls the demon inhabiting the tree by it's true name. Hopefully I might be able to send it back. Everyone find cover.
Gavin Nelson
... >remembers the god that maintained his curse for Ages and does not look amused In my experience neither side have really adhered to any such agreement. Have fun. I can wait, I'm a patient way.
Parker Ross
...Ok yes the flaming deer was funny. But only because it was an abomination at that point. Not a chance Elf boy. >Turns into a pigeon and flies up to the rafters. Good luck with that. Don't kill anyone.
Dylan Long
Could a Pyromancer help me out here? What dice would I roll to kill a possessed treant?
Logan Adams
Rolled 10 (1d20)
>"YOU THINK THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I HAVE BEEN POLYMORPHED!? YOU THINK ME WEAK!?" >Glug summons ooze tentacles that are covered in tiny blackened spikes to rip the Druid from the rafters
Chase Jackson
Rolled 9 (1d20)
>Evasive manoeuvres
Jayden Ross
Vendrik, just put a spiked collar on one and it'll look like a guard-deer. Alright, I suppose I can wait as well. More reason to just do whatever.
Bentley Campbell
>GAH! >Stupid name field!
Evan Ramirez
>The tentacles wrap around and break a rafter to slam Cedric into the ground >"Change me back before I do something even more rash and idiotic than you." >The tentacles coil around the druid more
Nicholas Morales
YOU OKAY LAZARUS? YOU LOOK KINDA DIFFERENT!?! >Calls you from the town entrance, before continuing to walk.
Cameron Wright
Form of ant! >Turns into an ant >Drops through the floorboards
Nicholas Nguyen
Rolled 4 (1d20)
I exile you to the darkness, hopefully. Ur-shem ghazapael, demon of the warp, go back to your home realm.
Aiden Baker
Sounds exotic! As soon as some Dragon deer pop up I'm gonna start a breeding program!
