open Silver School for Necromancy and Other Purities

[Evil Pink One 13,507]

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as everyone would expect from Void, she would again join the flow of the tides, following her friends everywhere they go and doing everything they do. at this point one can say that Void is like a child copying what the adults are doing.

seeing that Spiral is up ahead and taking the lead Void too followed her.

" w-what class are you taking Spiral?" Void spoke happily, while wagging her tail.

[Dr. Clue]

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@Kujamih

Wow, it seemed like the school was going all out on having all their buildings the same theme, if by that, they meant creepy yet opulent at the same time. It was a combination that Monsoon would never have considered together. Monsoon walked with the others up to the board to see what classes there are.

"Hmmmmm..." She said out loud as she looked over the options. She wondered what the other students would choose, and is she should choose the same options as them so that way they would be in the same classes.

When Mr. Tongue mentioned his last statement, Monsoon couldn't help but to be ticked off by that. What else are they trying to hide here?

Edited November 3, 2021 by Zoom Jump-Scare

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Connected to Tartarus... Thamani gave one thoughtful gaze at the pit before moving on to the dorms How terrifying an average would feel as they find out they stood next to the entrance of Tartarus. Even I quiver from the thought of falling through the hole. A clumsy creature will find themselves in trouble if they get too close. For now, she'll avoid the pit.

Thamani carefully read Silver's explanations, taking notes of all information given, including the last off-putting statement. Thamani considers his metaphorical speech both a clue and a warning. Having given free roam, Thamani decided to enter one of the dorms, but before she could open a door, she looks back at Silver “Are we the only students here in school?"

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Before Tamani could leave, Silver answered her query, "Currently, yes. Though I do hope others will see what our school has to offer. I never got your name."

"You've been very quiet ever since you got here. I do hope there is no language barrier between us."

The board hung between two windows. The interior was of no relation to the structures bygone. The healthy oaken walls framed a fireplace that was composed of a stone similar to granite. The color was the expected grey, but the composition was more uniform. The ground around it was the same stone. Only a few stray embers made it to the red carpet beyond. The seats were luxurious. The counter to the left, near the stairs, had the design of a carpenter's dream and seating to match --if lacking in luxury. Beyond was the stairwell leading both up and down a flight.

However, the walls seemed drab; No crest, knickknacks, flowers, candles, or decorative furniture save a few empty shelves. Upon the counter was a note, but it hardly seemed to be the most pressing.

More importantly, the board hosted rather tame-looking classes, given the school's namesake. At least, they started tame.

First years must take a 'Living Wellness' course hosted at the end of the day and have a selection between 'Natural Magic' and 'Protection and Dispelling of Nefarious Magic.'

The second year's core was 'Leadership and Martial Mastery' followed by an opt of either 'Clairvoyance' or 'Magically Assisted Anatomy.'

The third year's core was, as expected, 'Basic Necromancy,' and the option from 'Psyonics' and 'Demonology.'

Finally, the fourth year core: 'Advanced Necromancy' and elective of 'Chronomancy' or 'Hexology.'

A note at the bottom instructed readers to, at the start of each year: Stamp their hoof-print on the box next to the core course and to choose one course from the year's selection.

At the bottom of the board was a ledge that hosted an ink-well for stamping.

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Thamani answered both issues for him with an acknowledging smile, “We only just met, Mr. Tongue. I'm not distancing myself but rather to remain observant and speak less. My ancestors used to tell us about talking too much mightt lead us to making a mistake—wrong and unnecessary messages may slip in your sentences if you are not careful”

“By the way, I'm Thamani Muziki, a local street perfomer; a singer in Nyanda village, the home of my tribe"

Satisfied, she went into the dorm, ending her conversation with Silver. It was pleasing to have a small talk with the professor but she still needed to hide some information including her reason how she got here in the first place.

“...I'll be home—fast as a flash, and safe and sound”

The disembodied calm assuring voice made Thamani lean against the door, slamming the door rather loudly. She slid down to the floor, hooves over her ears in an attempt to block out the voice, trembling.

No, not now. It's not the time for this! Trying to resist the voice and her emotions building up in her heart, she forced herself to stand up, looking around the room.

 

Edited November 12, 2021 by Thunder Light

[Evil Pink One 13,507]

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 Void was quite busy trying to decide which class she'd pick, not noticing what's happening in the background.

she ended up picking natural magic, for an unknown reason it just drew her in it.

she hoof stamped it and done. she has chosen her class.

after her hoof stamp, a loud bang of the door shook her up.

*SLAM* 

" EEEEPPPP!!!" Void yelped.

confused, she would then look around wondering what just happened.

"d-did I do something wrong again?" she nervously asked.

[Dr. Clue]

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Monsoon looked over the class options along with the other students. Considering her royal guard training, she was already good at 'Protection and Dispelling of Nefarious Magic', so she wasn't interested in taking that class. In addition, it seemed like everypony else was signing up for 'Natural Magic', so she signed up for that too. She stamped her hoof next to her selections.

During this, she heard a door slam and Void yelp. When Monsoon finished, she turned around to look at Void and Thamani. "Are you two ok? You two are acting like you have seen a ghost." She asked. Void constantly seemed to be on edge since she showed up here at this school. She also noted what Thamani said about herself, but wasn't sure what to make of it yet. 

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Upon the oaken counter, Spiral Spell would read a very simple note.

'To the students of our school,

'Each batch of students caries its own story, and its own aesthetic. The school will always maintain its dolomite culture, but this house should be a place of comfort and carry with it a seance of ownership. Feel free to decorate the dorm through the school's catalog attached to this note.

'With Silver's authority,
'Spring Chicken.'

The crisis at the door would surely break anyone's focus.

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Thamani would quickly try to die down the concerns, not wanting everyone to know what she's going through “I'm alright” she told them calmly. She hoped they'll take her claim as the truth.

[Evil Pink One 13,507]

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" i-im so sorry Spiral..." Void said in a gloomy, shocked and confused state.

she wonders what made Spiral's.... sudden change of attitude towards her.

she could only figuratively shrunk in her place as she tries to lessen her presence to everyone and tries to give them some space.

as the group moves to check the classroom she would just follow them at the back cautious and quietly.

[Evil Pink One 13,507]

@Starforce

Void would just nod at Spiral's suggestion to her.

the gloom and shock was gone after that. but her confusion on how Spiral acts still gave her a bit of confusion. even though spiral has said that. she would still be more cautious and tries to be mindful to others 

[Dr. Clue]

Monsoon looked at Thamani as she reassured the others, however, she had a feeling that Thamani might not have revealed the whole truth. She thought about saying something to reassure Thamani, but considering that she wasn't sure what Thamani was going through, she didn't say anything.

"Hey uh Void, you seem easily startled. Is there some reason why?" Monsoon asked Void with genuine concern. 

"Oh yeah, I'm quite curious about the classrooms myself." Monsoon replied to Spiral Spell. She followed the others along out of the dorms and towards the classrooms.

[Evil Pink One 13,507]

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Void would pause and shyly look at monsoon, thinking if she should answer her or not. 

hesitant to say, but she just gave an answer that is a bit vague.

"..... I'm scared of timber wolves...." Void after saying that would become more quiet and more cautious to her environment. 

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Thamani was sure the others wouldn't recognize her statement as the entire truth, especially the confident Spiral Spell, and reserved Monsoon. For now, her lies is mostly tolerated and ignored.

She did not like Spiral's mean response to Void, though she did not like the mare's clumsiness either. Building a strong sense of connection is like building a building out of stone. If she want to establish a fair reputation, then she has to start building up her charisma. She just has to find the right time in order to do that.

For now, she just had follow her fellow peers. She followed them into one of the classroom, staying silent.

[Loud Opinion 602]

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The setting sun blackened the hills around the quartet. The bright orange contrasted to silhouette the pillared apexes. To reach one of these classes would mean climbing quite a few steps.

Thankfully, a patrolling ghost was hovering in your direction. It wasn't alone either. Another ghost was chatting it up as they made their rounds.

Edited November 23, 2021 by Loud Opinion

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"Huh." Monsoon said out loud as she thought to herself about what Void had said. She had a feeling he was being deliberately vague, kind of like the way Thamani was about why she shrieked earlier. However, that was to be expected as they didn't really know each other yet. In addition, Monsoon found it unlikely that the forest or the school would have Timberwolves.

When Monsoon finished climbing the steps, she looked over at the setting sun. For some reason, it felt different from the sunset that she sees in Canterlot or Cloudsdale. She also noted the ghosts floating around. I wonder what they are doing here. Monsoon thought to herself. Do they teach here? Or are they part of security here or something?

[Evil Pink One 13,507]

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The crimson sunset upsets Voids eye for some reason Causing her to be blinded by it. she can vaguely see the others Infront of her except the two ghost that is about to collide with her.

as she continues to walk blindingly ahead she would eventually hit the 2 ghost and phase through it, feeling their cold presence and giving Void a spine tingling chill.

" brrrr.…. ugggghhhh, what was that sudden chill?" Void said gullibly.

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“You walked into a pair of spirits" Thamani told Void very nonchalantly as if it was normal to see a pony pace into ghosts, “You should look where you are going"

“Speaking of spirits, I wonder if these spirits are once ancient warriors” approaching said pair, gazing intently at them.

Edited November 28, 2021 by Thunder Light

[Evil Pink One 13,507]

2 hours ago, Thunder Light said:

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“You walked into a pair of spirits" Thamani told Void very nonchalantly as if it was normal to see a pony pace into ghosts, “You should look where you are going"

“Speaking of spirits, I wonder if these spirits are once ancient warriors” approaching said pair, gazing intently at them.

Void shutters to Thamani's reply. 

"oOoh.... I see.." she replied while trying to hold her tears.

[Dr. Clue]

"Void, I find it kind of surprising that you didn't notice the ghosts floating there. In addition, you always seem distracted and scared," Monsoon weighted in, "Are you sure there isn't something going on? You mentioned timberwolves, but there aren't any around here."

[Evil Pink One 13,507]

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"..... that's just it...... I have none....... except with them timber wolves...."

Void's reply to them.

her tone was monotonous and quite creepy that for some reason the ambient noise around them seems to be louder.

Edited November 29, 2021 by Kujamih

[Loud Opinion 602]

@Zoom Jetstream

Upon reaching the top, Monsoon would read the plaque in front, 'Clairvoyance.'

It was not just a denotation of the subject of the class but evidence. Evidence that Monsoon hadn't the foggiest idea where she was going! And evidence of how lacking the headmaster's tour was.

The ghosts were still reasonably nearby, in case one was inclined to move with aim and purpose.

[Dr. Clue]

Clairvoyance? What are we doing by the sophomore classrooms? And how come Mr. Tongue never showed where our classrooms are? Monsoon thought to herself. She was going to ask the others what they were doing here, but she realized this could be a nice opportunity to take a look at the classrooms. After making sure nopony (or ghost) was looking, she snuck a look inside the classroom through one of the windows. She took a quick glance, and then turned around to talk to the group again.

"I don't think we are in the right place. There's a plaque that says 'Clairvoyance' which suggests that we are by the sophomore classrooms. Perhaps we should head towards our classrooms, which will be the ones that say 'Living Wellness' or 'Natural Magic' ?" Monsoon suggested.

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@Zoom Jetstream

When Monsoon did not find a window on the acropolis, the narrator took it upon itself to direct Monsoon between some pillars.

The interior had three distinct features.

At one end of the room were desks. Not the personalized sort one would find in most schools. Each was a single surface that stretched across the room with many chairs. Each desk could comfortably seat a dozen ponies.

The row-like desks only took up about half the room. After that was a circular depression. A sort of reverse stage for ponies to occupy. The indentation was flanked by shelves of nick-nacks.

Finally, at the end of the room was a mighty oak sprouting from the basalt. Upon this oak was a giant caterpillar. The thing's features were simple. The pattern was a simple rounded line of green against its sky blue body. The face had many pony-like features: The eyes were pony-ish, and the slight smile was on a pony-like snout.

It appeared to be writing some paperwork with its stubby legs at the top of the trunk. Its body wrapped around the lower trunk for support.

@Thunder Light

The Ghosts, glancing behind them, saw Thamani's approach, stopped, and turned to greet him. Their forms were of a pony but too simple to be any specific pony. The one on the right spoke up, "Hello, what might you be doing out here so close to the night?"

The left ghost chimed in when it saw the rest of the group behind her, "It looks like an entire outing."

[Loud Opinion 602]

@Starforce

The segmented subject startled a smidge by Spell Swirl's statement. He slowly somersaulted onto the ground, using his grip on the tree to ease himself through the motions.

Now slightly below eye level, the caterpillar strode to her, "Indeed. I am professor Calamity. I give instructions on fortune-telling and omen deciphering. Is there something you need Miss Spell?"

Now that he is facing Spiral, she could see a monocle on his left eye. The few scratches and scuffs on the lens rotated lazily.

Edited December 7, 2021 by Loud Opinion